Middle Sub School News

Hi MSS,

Welcome to Week 3 of Term 4! 

First and foremost a HUGE thank you for your hard work during our excursion to Inflatable World. I can’t tell you how lovely it was to be able to work alongside you to celebrate such a successful year, seeing students' faces absolutely beaming and just being able to come together to put on such a heartwarming day. From staff jumping onto inflatable equipment, to banning together to support 1-1 students, I really appreciate and value each of your contributions big or small to make the day such a positive one. It takes a village- and you are all such a large part of this village. Thank you.

Similarly, a heartfelt thank you to our learning specialists for being so flexible in supporting the excursion. From those who remained at school to support, to those who ferried buses, thank you.

And finally, admin staff and leadership, thank you for the role you played both prior to and during the excursion to ensure it all ran smoothly.

How much of a success was Brainstorm Productions? What a great incursion- students were simply in awe of the performance which aligned so perfectly with our PBS values. Thank you for your support in encouraging students to engage fully and reflect on the key messages.

A reminder that the focus for Classroom Team Meetings is Student Profiles. These are to be uploaded on Xuno. A reminder that this is the first time we are doing this- so, as always, if you need help please reach out for support.

Reviews of PDP’s are occurring in the coming weeks. Please take time to review what you have achieved aligned with your goal developed in Term 1. We will be touching base regarding these in the coming weeks.

Key Dates & Events

- SSG Meetings – Mid/Late Term: These will be happening later in the term, with the exception of Roo 10. Please ensure you’re prepared by gathering relevant data, reviewing goals, and setting up times with parents once slips are received. These meetings are crucial for providing ongoing support to our students and reviewing their progress, particularly heading into the end of the year.

- Middle School Awards – Week 9: It's time to start thinking about areas where students have shown significant growth. Whether in curriculum achievements or social-emotional skills, let's plan to celebrate their successes at our upcoming ceremony. Please see my recent email for more information. The details for these awards are due very soon, so please ensure these are on your to do list.

- Year 6 Graduation – 12th December: Thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far. We’ll share more information on roles and responsibilities shortly. Let’s ensure this is a night to remember for our students and their families.

- Transition to 2025 Classrooms – Week 11: As we approach transition week, consider how best to support students during this time. Help them feel confident and prepared as they meet their 2025 classmates and teachers. 2025 class lists will be shared shortly for your feedback.

- We have a Curriculum Day coming up on 4th November. This is a professional practice day for teachers. More information to come shortly regarding the agenda for the day.

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication. Let’s continue making Term 4 an exciting and rewarding experience for our students!

Warm regards,  

Sarah Hill