Events

School events bring learning to life and help shape our school culture. They help students build confidence, connect with others and celebrate their progress. Events also give families a chance to be involved in school life and share in their child’s achievements.

Our school event may include:

school orientation days
sports carnivals
open day and school tours
Harmony Week and Book Week events
excursions and incursions
performances, concerts or school productions
fundraising, charity and community events
award assemblies
graduation and other celebrations.

Upcoming events

Click on each upcoming event for more information.

November 2026

4 November -Catch Up Vaccination Clinic

Students who have missed the February vaccination clinic are offered the chance of a catch up clinic on Friday 6 November at School.

Information Note

5 November - Yeras 3-5 NRL League Tag

Students have been invited to participate in the 2026 Newcastle Knights League Stars Challenge on Thursday 5 November at Denman Oval, Denman.

This is a non-competitive League Tag Gala Day focusing on teamwork, skill development, participation and having fun.

Information Note

12 November -Child Studies Class and When I Grow Up Workshops

Merriwa Central School is excited to host "When I Grow Up!", a fun and interactive workshop for students from Kindergarten to Year 2, presented by our Educational Pathways Program and facilitated by MCS Child Studies students.

We look forward to providing our youngest learners with an exciting opportunity to learn, imagine and start thinking about "What will YOU be when you grow up?"

Information Note

12 November -Multi-Sports Day Bronze, Silver and Gold Support Classes

Support students are invited to attend a Multi-Sports Day at Maitland Regional Athletics Centre.

Excursion Permission Note

17 November -DARTA 10

Year 10 - Young people, alcohol and risk taking: Looking after your mates

This introductory session focuses on alcohol and attempts to debunk some of the myths in this area, particularly around how to look after someone who has drunk too much. Simple strategies to keep themselves and their friends safer when they are socialising will be provided to the students.

Permission Information Note

17 November -DARTA 11

Year 11 - Alcohol and cannabis: What do you and your friends need to know?

This presentation reviews and builds upon the practical strategies introduced in the Year 10 session. Information on cannabis will be provided, once again focusing on 'positive norms'.

Permission Information Note

19 November - Years 3-6 Term 4 Excursion to Stockton Sand Dunes

Students in Years 3 to 6 will travel by Cowans Bus from Merriwa Central School to Anna Bay area for and educational excursion to Stockton Sand Dunes

Permission Note

Stockton Beach Sand dunes Worimi Conservation Lands - Lee Duguid Photography

26 November - Sport and Inclusion Day with Muswellbrook High School

Merriwa Secondary Support Unit will be visiting Muswellbrook High School for an inclusive sports and games day.

Information Note and Schedule for Day

Transport by private vehicle to/from school-endorsed activity

Featured events

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Book Week - Little Sprouts Reading Day

Date: August

Time: All day

Book Week is a special time at our school, celebrated through our Little Sprouts Community Reading Day. Students from Merriwa Central School join children from across the community to walk through town, visiting local businesses where community members read stories aloud. The day also includes visits to both the school library and the Town Library, helping foster a love of reading from an early age.

Education Week

Date: August

Time: Night performance from 6:00pm

Our annual Variety Night has always been held in conjunction with Education Week and is a spectacular night to showcase the talent and dedication of both students and staff.