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

11 to 23 March - NAPLAN

NAPLAN Information

Parent/Staff transport of students to/from a school-endorsed activity in a private vehicle Permission Form

Parent/staff to drive other students

Parent consent for a child to travel as a passenger

Child to travel as a passenger

Parent consent for student to drive

Wednesday 18 March - NSW Parliamentary Education

The Parliament of New South Wales and Government House jointly host an annual Civics and Citizenship Program for Year 2 Captains and Student Leaders from Secondray schools across NSW

Due Date: Wednesday 11 March, 2026

Excursion Permission Note

Tuesday 24 March - Come and Try Athletics - Inclusive Sport

Bronze, Silver and Gold students are invited to attend Maitland Regional Athletics Centre for a Come and Try Athletics Day for Inclusive Sport.

Due Date: Friday 6 March

Excursion Permission Note

Thursday 26 March - Thiess Mining Her Future - Women in Mining Forum

Join us for a special event celebrating the incredible journeys of women at Thiess who have rolled up their sleeves and stepped into the world of mining. From environment and finance to people management, engineering, marketing and communication, safety, site work and so much more - there's an opportunity for everyone at Thiess! Venue: Singleton Civic Centre

Due Date: Thursday 19 March

Excursion Permission Note

30 March - 1 April - Where there's a Will Youth Leadership Conference

Where there's a Will Youth Leadership Conference Sydney. This is replacing the Adelaide Youth Summit that Merriwa Central Students have participated in the past.

Excursion Permission Note

Thursday 30 April to Friday 1 May - Year 7 Camp - Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre

Our Year 7 students will attend a one-night camp at Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre, Tamworth, from Thursday, 30 April to Friday 1 May 2026. This camp provides an exciting opportunity for students to participate in a range of outdoor and team-building activities designed to help them get to know each other, build positive relationships and develop confidence as they begin high school.

Due Date: Monday 30 March

Excursion Permission Note

Wednesday 25 March - First Nations STEAM Day

The Science, Technology, Engineering/Environment, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) themed event will see First Nations students learn traditional knowledge through a series of activities.

Due Date: Friday 13 March

Excursion Permission Note

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 where we celebrate a love of reading through our Little Sprouts Community Reading Day. This day is all about planting the seed to read by promoting a love of books from an early age. Students from Merriwa Central School are joined by students from our community. Together they walk through town with their teachers, visiting local businesses where community members read stories aloud. Students, parents and teachers follow a special schedule that includes visits to both the Merriwa Central school library and the Town Library.

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.