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Parents-In-Prayer |
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The Rattery is the School Tuck Shop (Where Tales Meet) |
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| Merchiston runs a weekly "Parents-in-Prayer" meeting, which is a Christian group of Mums and Dads getting together to pray for our boys, our staff and their respective families. There are "Prayer Request" boxes placed in each classroom and boys are free to "post" their requests at any time they so wish. These requests are then collected each Wednesday morning before our meeting. Al requests are then collected each Wednesday morning before our meeting. All requests are treated in the strictest of confidence. All "Merchistonians" are welcome and invited to join us each Wednesday morning at 07h45 in the MACC (Merchiston Aftercare Centre) alongside the grade 2 classrooms. |
Here the boys are able to
purchase a large variety of both hot meals (Hot
Dogs, Pies and Pizza) and the usual range of
chip, sweets, ice-creams and cool drinks all at
very reasonable prices. The Tuck Shop is run by
Lorraine Parsonage. On a voluntary basis, grade
7 boys help in the Rattery during the lunch
breaks. Rattery Times: Monday to Thursday 12h20 to 12h50, Friday 13h00 to 14h00, Afternoons 14h00 to 14h30. The Rattery is also open during afternoon sport matches, Saturdays when there are sport matches and Evenings when there are sport or special events . (These times vary) |
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| Mudrat Uniform Shop |
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Aftercare Facilities |
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WHERE IS THE MUDRAT
UNIFORM SHOP? Lower level of Parkinson
House – facing the swimming pool. WHO RUNS IT? Mrs Chris Withers – 033 3422269 (after hours) or 0824501532 – email address: mudratshop@lantic.net NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE SCHOOL SECRETARIES WHAT DOES IT SELL? All Merchiston School Uniform – NEW AND SECOND HAND THE MUDRAT UNIFORM SHOP runs on a cash/cheque basis in order to keep the prices down. Boarders may purchase items as long as their Mudrat Shop account is in credit. WHEN DOES IT OPEN?
NB: It would be less stressful and speedier if parents of children going into Grade RR, R and 1, made an appointment with Chris for purchasing of the school uniform. New Boarders to please make appointments. Bookings for appointments will open on the 1st October 2011, for October, November and December. There will be no appointment dates available in January. Please contact Chris on 082 4501 532 for appointments. SPECIAL OPENING TIMES:
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Our Aftercare opened in
January 2000 with one supervisor and 13 boys.
Within six weeks our numbers had risen to 48
boys. Over the past 6 years we have grown at a phenomenal rate highlighting the need for and the success of our Aftercare. We now have three Merchiston Aftercare Centre venues (MACC1, MACC2, MACC3) with three supervisors, 2 assistants and 3 helpers. On offer are numerous options to suit and accommodate all needs. We have a caring policy at our school and there is no better evidence of this than at our Aftercare facilities. Our boys are very special to us and we try to give them a Home from Home environment with plenty of TLC for each individual need. The boys are kept happy and well occupied with a wide range of toys, games and equipment. We understand that working parents are under tremendous pressure and we are happy to alleviate some of this stress by supervising some of the pupils' homework, leaving more quality time available at home. For further information regarding times and costs, please contact Mrs. Melissa Verwey on (033) 342-1838 or email her at mpsadmin@merchiston.co.za and she will assist you with the necessary forms and details. |
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