 
Changed School Zones
Thank you to the Roads and Maritime Services and Holroyd City Council for changing and updating the school zones around our school. The school zones reflect the existing protocols of one and a half hours either side of the school starting... READ MORE »»
No More Rows
You cannot sit in a row of desks at Merrylands East! Sitting in rows is what students use to do in the last century. Instead, our school has moved into this contemporary decade by providing students with round tables, whiteboard tables, coffee... READ MORE »»
On the Way to School
A student discovered something extra on the way to school on the first day of the year. After the big wet over the weekend, a turtle happened to be on a neighbouring street. No one knows where it came from or how it got there but thanks to... READ MORE »»
Technology Area
MEPS students have access to technology throughout the day in shared learning spaces. During a school day, technology could be used in anytime to help students learn. Therefore, MEPS learning areas have been established where access is more... READ MORE »»
MEPS Builds Learning Spaces Not Classrooms
If you walk around Merrylands East today, you’ll see a range of learning spaces for students. The latest addition is basepoint seating, a form of tiered seating that allows teachers and students to engage in an ampitheatre environment.... READ MORE »»
Merrylands East Public School
Merrylands East Public School is situated on traditional Aboriginal Dhuruk land, near the main central business district of Parramatta. The student population is drawn from 40 socio-cultural backgrounds predominately from Islander, African, Middle Eastern and Asian communities. 85% of students are from a non-English speaking background and 10% are refugees. The student population, while stable around 381, is transient with students leaving being replaced by new arrivals.
Merrylands East has a strong sustainability program with the school recently receiving the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Award a first for NSW schools. Set in pisturesque grounds, the school has five water tanks, a photovoltaic system consisting of 64 solar panels, a solar hot water system, rainwater tanks connected to two toilet blocks and landscaped areas.
Class Websites – Celebrating Our Achievements
From the Principal
School Hours Changed
Merrylands East has commenced the change of school hours from 8am to 1:15pm with the Homework Centre available for those working parents who cannot provide supervision in... read story
February 6, 2013 • 0 comments
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School News
Ramadan : An Explanation
Fresh Space Pty Ltd, Journalists
Ramadan is an event that lasts for one month, where Muslims do not eat or drink. They do this so that they can remember the poor people on the streets who don’t eat. It... read story
August 31, 2012 • 0 comments
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Community News
Greenhouse Upgrade
Fantastic Farmers, Journalists
On Thursday, we went to interview Mr Nick about our greenhouse. We asked him some questions about the greenhouse and the changes he made. We ask him what changes did you make... read story
August 31, 2012 • 0 comments
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Sports
Cross Country 2012
Clara
Cross Country On Tuesday 1st of May 2012 Merrylands East Public School held Cross Country at Kings Park. We all walked to Kings Park and sat down. After Miss Haddad announced... read story
May 3, 2012 • 0 comments
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Herb Garden
At School Today
Learning, Learning, Learning and Learning
Merrylands East is one of 20 schools across Australia on the Microsoft Partners in Learning Innovative Schools Program. Find out why…. http://blogs.msdn.com/b/innovative-education/archive/2012/09/07/pilot-program-spotlight-merrylands-east-public-school.aspx
September 21, 2012 • 0 comments
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School Club
School Club News
The School Club (Parents and Citizens Association) will be holding their first meeting of the year on Friday 9th March 2012 in the Community Room. The change of school... read story
February 27, 2012 • 0 comments
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PSSA Results
Wonderful Work
The Bradbarians are coming!
Fresh Space Pty Ltd, Journalists
On the 21st of August we decided to make a news report on chess. We did it because North Star and MEPS are going to have a chess battle and they need to learn how to play... read story
August 31, 2012 • 0 comments
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Community Announcements
Parents Leading the Way
Mohamed, Reporter
Last Thursday, 18 parents commenced a fitness program with Mr Goh in the top playground. Stretching, running and boxing were all part of the 45 minutes session, along with... read story
February 22, 2012 • 0 comments
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