Middle SS News

Dear Team,

Welcome to Term 4! It’s great to see everyone back and ready for what will be a busy and rewarding final term. As we settle into Week 1, adjusting to a new early morning routine, here are some important updates and key dates for your diaries.

Key Dates & Events

• SEDA Incursion – 8th October: A reminder that SEDA will be running their sports and wellbeing incursion on Monday. Please ensure students are prepared and briefed for the session.

• Brainstorm Productions – 16th October: This performance focuses on resilience and positive behaviours, aligning with our PBS values. Let’s encourage students to engage meaningfully with the content.

• Inflatable World – 19th October: We’ve got a fun day planned at Inflatable World! Please ensure permission slips are followed up and consider any student needs for the day.

• SSG Meetings: SSG meetings will soon be underway. Please ensure all meeting times are booked and that relevant data and goals are ready for discussion with parents. This is a critical time to ensure ongoing support for our students.

• Middle School Awards – Week 9: Our awards ceremony will be a highlight, showcasing student achievements and celebrating their growth. Let’s start thinking about curriculum areas that students have demonstrated growth, or skills you might like to bring to light. More information to come shortly. 

• Year 6 Graduation – 12th December: A huge thank you to those staff who have volunteered to support on the night. Your help is greatly appreciated. More information regarding roles and responsibilities for the evening will be shared shortly. We’ll work together to make this a memorable occasion for our Year 6 students and their families.

• Transition to 2025 Classrooms – Week 11: In Week 11, students will participate in transition week, meeting their 2025 teachers and classmates. Please plan ahead for this and support students through the process.

• Professional Practice Day – 4th November: A reminder that Monday, 4th November, is a professional practice day. 

• Melbourne Cup – 5th November: The school will be closed for Melbourne Cup Day. Enjoy the break!

• SAKG Aussie Farm Incursion – 8th November: The SAKG program’s farm incursion is a great way to engage students with hands-on learning. Please liaise with the SAKG team to ensure everything runs smoothly.

• Curriculum Day – 13th December: This will be a student-free day. More information will come shortly regarding this.

• Last Day of School – 20th December: Students finish at 1:00 pm on the final day. 

Focus for Term 4

This term, we’re focusing on consolidating learning, preparing students for transitions, and ensuring they finish the year strong, be that with new or existing goals. Let’s continue to emphasise literacy, numeracy, and wellbeing in our planning, while also considering how we can best support students moving into 2025.

Positive School Culture

As always, let’s continue reinforcing our PBS values throughout the term. This remains a central focus in our classrooms and school events. Be mindful of promoting these values in every interaction and activity, giving out PBS tickets to enhance and celebrate a positive learning enricornment and culture.

Team Collaboration & Communication

Please remember that open communication between staff, parents, and students is key to a successful term. Make use of team meetings and informal catch-ups to keep everyone aligned, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support.

Thank you for your ongoing dedication to supporting students, and one another. Let’s make Term 4 a great term filled with memorable learning experiences, student success, and positive, collaborative teamwork!