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Margaret River Independent School

Locality: Forest Grove, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 9757 7515

Address: 10890 Bussell Highway 6286 Forest Grove, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.mris.wa.edu.au

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24.01.2022 Scccaaarry students on campus today!!!!

23.01.2022 The Kindy class were lucky to have a visit from Sam Hines representing Owl Friendly Margaret River, to learn about the importance of making the Augusta, Margaret River region a safe haven for Owls and other wildlife. Sam brought in a taxidermized Masked Owl to show the students. Find our more at https://owlfriendly.org.au/

22.01.2022 Infrastructure, Media & Services Manager (0.6FTE) Margaret River Independent School is seeking a highly competent part time person (3 days per week), to support the Business Manager at our small Family School. A Working With Children check and Police Clearance will be required. Applications close at 3pm on Friday 15 January. Please contact the office on 9757 7515 for selection criteria.... www.mris.wa.edu.au See more

22.01.2022 Supporting student wellbeing: MRIS appoints a Youth Worker! The staff is now supported by newly appointed MRIS Youth Worker, Jacque Ashworth who offers guidance, personal support and immediate and ongoing wellbeing for students and their families. Jacque has over 25 years of Youth Work experience having been employed all over Australia. She will be on campus two days a week to help students requiring social and emotional support to create their own individual Safety Plan. C...urrently I am getting to know all the students with the aim of being a sounding board if required, she said. I am also supporting MRIS staff in their implementation of the school’s Non-Violent Communication (NVC) program. MRIS Principal Wendy Roediger said MRIS strives to be inclusive by creating a welcoming atmosphere and offering support to assist with the school’s focus on mental health and wellbeing. So we are very fortunate to have Jacque on our team her experience and guidance will be invaluable for all. See more

21.01.2022 Come along to our FREE Little Indies Taster Session this Wednesday, February 24 at Margaret River Independent School, 5 minutes from Witchcliffe. For more information contact 97577515. All welcome.

21.01.2022 MRIS’s 16 Year 6 Graduating students were farewelled at the school’s 2020 Graduation Ceremony and Christmas Concert on Tuesday night. Students were presented with framed individual graduation artworks which they created themselves. MRIS principal, Wendy Roediger said an acknowledgement of achievement is celebrated amongst the graduating students rather than an awards presentation.

20.01.2022 Margaret River Independent School’s staff now totals 38. The school has expanded greatly from the tiny one-teacher school established in 1982 to educate just 12 students. Current principal Wendy Roediger took the helm in 1983 . In addition to the Teachers, Specialist Teachers and Education Assistants, the staff now boasts a Business Manager, Maintenance Officer, Numeracy and Literacy Tutors, an IT Manager, and a newly appointed Infrastructure, Media & Services Manager. Ther...e are also plans are in place to appoint a Chaplain and a Wellness Officer in the very near future. MRIS Principal Wendy Roediger said the staff growth reflected prosperous times at the school. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful, cohesive team to share the learning journey at MRIS, she said. See more

19.01.2022 Come along to our FREE Taster Session and see what Little Indies Discpovery School for 3 year olds is all about!

19.01.2022 Kindy Kids wild about owls Sam Hines took time off work this week to share his passion for owls with Murray Stevenson's Kindergarten class at the Independent Sc...hool. Our youngest yet eyes and ears out at night excited to hear the boo books of the Boobooks, the ooms of the Frogmouths and the screeches of the Masked Owls. Every chance that the school we take on the rodenticide campaign as an Owl Friendly 'Hero'. See more

18.01.2022 MRIS welcomed back two former students last week when Hamish White (left) and Creed McKinnon took a tour around their old school. The close friends graduated from MRIS (formerly Nyindamurra Family School) back in 2011. Creed is studying Systems Development and Design at Cal Poly Technic in California, USA while Hamish is studying Medicine at UWA. MRIS will be holding its 40th Anniversary next year with an open invitation to all its former students to attend the celebration. The school was established in 1982. Any MRIS Alumni who would like to attend the event should contact the school on 97577515, via facebook https://www.facebook.com/margaretriverindependentschool/ , or email [email protected]

16.01.2022 Happy kids! All the fun from the MRIS Year 3 Camp to Wharncliffe.

16.01.2022 Pyjama Day at MRIS! Over $185 dollars raised for our Sponsor Child, Mohammed. Well done MRIS students and staff.

15.01.2022 School lunches start next Friday, July 31. Please support the Year 5 School Camp Fundraiser

15.01.2022 Gearing up for tonight's MRIS End-Of-Year-Concert!!!

15.01.2022 Renowned UPLIFTER, Shaun Kay inspired students, teachers and parents to shift their thinking, make a choice and live their best lives when he ran workshops at MRIS last week. The 28 year old's personal journey of self-transformation lead him to establish Smile Teachers https://www.facebook.com/shaun.kay.988. During the student workshops he covered mindfulness, breathing strategies, resilience and positive framing and emotional regulation. Shaun also conducted a free parenting seminar for parents which was well attended. Principal Wendy Roediger said MRIS was committed to providing parent education as part of its mission to ‘Share the Learning Journey’. We recognise that parents are a critical factor in a child’s learning success and we all share in the ‘learning journey’, she said.

14.01.2022 MRIS student s enjoyed the sunshine on Thursday as they took their learning outside as part of National Outdoor Classroom Day. To celebrate this global movement, aimed at inspiring outdoor play and learning, students participated in their regular lessons as well as a relaxing Sound Bowls session with parent, Ute Coleman, shelter making, and mud-pie making. Principal Wendy Roediger said students utilised the school’s own Outdoor Classroom which is becoming a very popular space on campus. Students feel a real connection to nature and benefit from the calming effect of this when they are outdoors. It is exciting to see children working together creatively, collaborating and valuing each other’s different strengths it builds a real sense of self.

13.01.2022 Developing critical and computational thinking skills is the focus of a six week Robotics Program currently running at MRIS. Led by former parent and Engineer, Jessica Worrall, the Year 6 students are investigating robotic design and coding. Working in groups the students enjoyed learning 21st century skills useful for future employment prospects, as well as addressing curriculum requirements of design and technology, mathematics and science.

12.01.2022 More camp fun for MRIS Year 5s

12.01.2022 Save the Date! Saturday, October 17 is the ART Auction.... it promises to be another great, fun night with $6000 worth of artist prize money on offer Please like our Art Auction Facebook page and support our wonderful artists and sponsors.

11.01.2022 Margaret River Independent School is officially owl friendly!

11.01.2022 The whole school observed a minute’s silence and laid a wreath in memory of those who died or suffered in the line of duty during MRIS’s Remembrance Day Ceremony on Wednesday. Conducted by the Year 6 class, the service included the raising of the flags and a reading of a Returned Services League commemorative poem. Yr 1 students, Oscar and Zoe lay the Remembrance Day wreath at MRIS.

11.01.2022 What a fantastic result!!

11.01.2022 Today students from Montessori Primary School and Margaret River Independent School returned to their adopted spots at the Gnarabup track and Redgate Beach. Ear...lier in the year students had spent time digging and planting in pig face plus laying peppi brush. Across the two schools 800 cuttings were planted. At Gnarabup students were delighted to discover that all of their pigface cuttings had survived. Thanks to some careful work by Genny Broadhurst from the Margaret River Coastal Residents Association the peppi brush was working very effectively as a windrow, stopping erosion and providing shelter for cuttings. After assessing their planting students were introduced to Tamara from the Undalup Association. She is an eloquent story teller who captivated students with Wadandi culture and stories of country. She inspired everyone and helped to deeply connect children to country. Students walked back along the beach and collected rubbish. They were excited to spot a nest of Plover eggs. Such a wonderful find! Tamara carefully protected them. Back further in the nook of Gnarabup she shared more stories of the place and ended the session wonderfully. At Redgate, students from Margaret River Independent School were also happy to find that nearly 90% of their pigface cuttings had survived. An excellent success rate in such a harsh environment. Students were then able to meet Tamara and were mesmerized by her stories of Wadandi country. The day left everyone with a renewed sense of respect for country and culture with a feeling of belonging. Nature Conservation’s ‘Adopt a Spot’ Program at coastal sites is generously supported by the Line in the Sand Philanthropic Group.

10.01.2022 MRIS 2020 Graduates

08.01.2022 Home and Away star, Nick Westaway visited MRIS today to give the students a snapshot into the life of an actor. The students asked questions about Nick's career and enjoyed drama skits, song and dance.

07.01.2022 Year 4 students took on a taste sensation as part of their Food and Technology studies this week by mixing random ingredients for sampling. Onions and ice-cream mixed with mushrooms and pineapples was actually quite tasty according to the class! Students also looked at where food is sourced from, and local products versus imported goods.

07.01.2022 FREE parent seminar with renowned UPLIFTER, Shaun Kay. The 28 year old's personal journey of self-transformation has led him to inspire and empower others to be the change they want to see in the world. "It is my mission to UPLIFT humans who realise their potential to LEARN, HEAL, LOVE, GROW and create a fundamental shift to entire well-being and future success." Wine and nibbles provided RSVP now on 97577515 or email [email protected]

07.01.2022 Don't forget to RSVP to our Change of Season Celebration this Friday at MRIS! Ph 97577515, message below or email [email protected]

06.01.2022 Look who was part of the very successful Bystander Project. Bravo Wendy Roediger!

06.01.2022 Getting fire-prepared at MRIS. Thanks Witchcliffe Volunteer Fire Brigade.

05.01.2022 Kambarang Bush School day at MRIS kept the students busy outdoors starting off with an energetic bush dance. Rotational activities included snake awareness and first aid, bush tucker foraging and cooking, shelter building and printing. The day ended with a reflection circle where the children were asked to share their favourite part of the day and the consensus was ‘everything!’. The children are to be congratulated for their cooperation, enthusiasm and creativity on the day. > >

05.01.2022 Come along to our FREE Little Indies Session tomorrow. All welcome! Morning tea provided. Phone the office 0897577515 for more information.

05.01.2022 Edge of the World - MRIS Year 5 on Camp - Cape to Cape!

04.01.2022 Margaret River Independent School is seeking a highly competent part time (2 days per week), ongoing Youth Worker to help support well-being in our small Family School. A Working With Children check and Police Clearance will be required. Applications close at 3pm on Thursday 31st December. ... Please contact the office on 9757 7515 for selection criteria. See more

02.01.2022 Great day out planting pigface with Nature Conservation Margaret River!

02.01.2022 MRIS’s unique connection to indigenous culture and bushland learning has been highlighted in a short film which we are now releasing to our parents and the wider community. Please feel free to share with family and friends.