Year 7 News

Welcome

As we head into Term 4, the end of the year is fast approaching. It's hard to believe the year 7 students are nearly finished their first year of high school. They have grown a great deal in confidence, independence and maturity since they started in Term 1. 

This term we will keep building on the work done around behaviour and expectations, so that students finish Year 7 strongly and are ready for Year 8. We thank our families for their continued support and look forward to celebrating our students' achievements over the coming weeks. 

A huge congratulations to the following students who received an LBU of 3.8 or above at the end of Term 3. Students will enjoy a hot chip lunch together with the Year 7 Team next week. A special mention to Jayden Bond, Annie Bremner, Scout Close, Hudson Duncan, Paige McKinnon, Beau Saddington, Penelope Townsend and Hunter Yacoub for achieving a perfect LBU score of 4.0. 

Thinking Championships

The Year 7 Thinking Championships ran over the last two weeks of Term 3 and were a great success. Students took part in a range of activities, and it was wonderful to see them solving problems and working together in their country teams. Congratulations to Kiribati with team members Rory Fraser-Matthews, Ashton White, Adelaide Cleaver and Jessica Pearson who took out the overall championship. A special mentioned to Zara Garratt and Alex Connell whose artwork was chosen for the main banner. Thanks also to Miss Roberts for bringing the vision to life!

A big thank you to Mr Russell White for the time, effort and enthusiasm he put into making the Thinking Championships such a memorable experience for our students. I would also like to thank the Year 7 Team and all staff who contributed to a successful Thinking Championships!

Upcoming Events

Gippsland Tech School - Industry Tech Taster Program

On Thursday 29 October, 7A will take part in the Industry Tech Taster Program at the Tech School. This one-day program helps students see how technology is changing the world of work, and which skills will matter most when they enter the workforce.

Students will start by learning how industries and jobs are changing, both globally and here in Gippsland. They will work together to solve problems, try out new technologies, and plan, test and evaluate their solutions. The program links to the Digital Technologies, Personal and Social Capability, and Critical and Creative Thinking areas of the Victorian Curriculum.

Orienteering at Matheson Park

On Friday 6th November, selected students will take part in an orienteering session at Matheson Park from 11:00am to 1:30pm. Run by the Latrobe Community Health Service, the day will include a range of activities and finish with a BBQ.

Details are now on Compass, where families can give permission. A paper permission form will also be sent home. Please return it to school as soon as possible.

Year 7 Swimming Program

The Year 7 Swimming Program began this week. The program is a fun way for students to get active and learn outside the classroom. Being able to swim is a vital life skill. It keeps students safe around water and helps them build fitness and confidence. The program also links to the Health and Physical Education curriculum, where students develop their movement skills and learn to make safe, healthy choices.

Our Year 7s have taken on the challenge with plenty of energy and enthusiasm!

Sports

Year 7 Baseball

Miss Dodd is currently on the lookout for Year 7 students who would like to join the Baseball team. There is an upcoming event happen this term. Please check in with Miss Dodd if you are interested. 

Art News 

Our Year 7 students have been exploring the wonderful possibilities of watercolour painting, experimenting with colour, blending and different techniques to create unique effects. Through this process, they have been developing their artistic skills, building confidence and discovering how watercolour can bring their creative ideas to life.

Contact Details

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Year 7 students, please don’t hesitate to contact me on (03) 5165 0600 - option 3 or via email at helen.brown@education.vic.gov.au

Helen Brown

Year 7 Team Leader