Middle School Report

Middle School News

As Parent/Teacher/Student conferences are completed for the year, I would like to say thank-you to all the families that attended the night or others who have contacted the school to get progress on their child's schooling. Even though student's may be at the stage where they might think it quite embarrassing to be seen near their parents, they still quietly appreciate the support you show, even though you may hear about areas that they may need to work on. If you could not make the evening, please call the teachers as they do care for your child and their achievements.

Year 7

This week we were very fortunate to have Professor Michael Kennedy speak with the Year 7's about Road Safety in regards to Public Transport. As we are aware, our students may need  to catch public transport without their parents. If the students have not had the opportunity in their earlier years, expectations, rules and safety need to be taught. Information of what to do when you get off the bus to when to give others your seat were spoken about with many stories of students and behaviors entwined to show the seriousness of using public transport. Even the act of throwing something out of the window becomes a missile when it leaves their hands. Hopefully the students took something away to consider and think about.

Year 8

This week the Year 8 students have begun the STEM project titled Adapt or Abandon Earth. It gives the opportunity for students to learn skills in research, think about areas that are of concern and come up with a prototype. The students have not had their normal English, Maths, Science and Humanities classes but have been busy working with others. We are all looking forward to seeing the students thoughts on this area.

Year 9

Professor Michael Kennedy and his son, Michael, spoke with the Year 9's on Tuesday of this week and spoke about how sport can help us to be happy. It was made very clear that we may not be the best in sport but it was the team connection, challenging oneself, or even volunteering at clubs that is important and can make us happy. As the Year 9's enter the Senior years the compulsory PE subject stops, which means students may need to consider other avenues where they can move, connect and be happy. 

Regards

Mrs Melissa Robinson

Middle School Leader