Middle School News

Middle School

Welcome back! 

Term 2 is in full swing with studies commencing their studies with energy and enthusiasm after the holiday break. The term ahead is full of exciting opportunities to get involved in College life, from clubs and competitions, extracurricular activities and the House Athletics carnival. We urge our Middle School students to get involved in positive and constructive ways this term, further developing their awareness of College life and the wider community. 

Our ANZAC Commemoration assemblies were held last week, hosted by the Middle School Captains. The assemblies provided students with the opportunity to commemorate and show respect to the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand soldiers, veterans, and serving personnel. Students were invited to reflect on their duty as Australian citizens and to appreciate those who have served in defence of our country.

‘Lest we forget’

Year 9 City Experience

This week, our Year 9 students embarked on their City Experience, making the most of this fantastic opportunity to explore key cultural, historical, and modern landmarks, while engaging in hands-on learning experiences. 

By all reports, this extended excursion has brought out the best in our young people, with students participating in a range of educational activities at different venues around the city. This week helped to foster independence, teamwork, problem-solving skills and to develop student’s knowledge of the Melbourne CBD, including venues such as the Shrine of Remembrance, Royal Botanic Gardens, the Old Magistrates Court, the City Watch House, the MCG and the Koorie Heritage Trust, just to name a few! 

Year 9 Introduction to Senior School Pathways - VCE Acceleration Briefing and Morrisby Testing

Year 9 students will start to make some significant choices about their future Senior School pathways in the coming months. With this in mind, Year 9 students were addressed last term by Assistant Principal, Mr Brett Lamb, regarding the importance of their studies this year and the impact that their efforts, attitudes, and achievements will have on their choices for Year 10 and VCE.  

This briefing specifically explored the criteria that students will have to meet if they would like to undertake a VCE subject in Year 10. In addition, their Year 9 Maths results and Science results will also inform the Maths and Science pathways open to them in Year 10. These early discussions have taken place so that students understand the impact their Semester 1 academic, and attitude and effort results will have on their pathways. We encourage all students to carefully consider the decisions they make now and to start researching and inquiring about potential pathways beyond EDSC, so they are prepared for Course Counselling later in the year.  

Finally, I wish all students, staff and families a fantastic term ahead. 

Giulia Catalano

Assistant Principal of Middle School

Middle School Value Award Winners - Term 1 2025

CURIOSITY 

7K   Madelise 

7J   Rodwin 

8K   Alvand 

8I    Ava 

9L   Rayan 

EXCELLENCE 

7A   Ella 

8K   Maya 

9O   Ishaaq 

FAIRNESS

7D Vihaan 

7Q   Zi Chern 

8F    Ved 

9B   Jenny 

RESPECT 

7S   Mathias 

8I    Rio 

9J   Asher 

RESILIENCE

7S   Elina 

8G   Angela 

8G   Gabby 

9B   Lina 

TEAMWORK 

7B    Meng Yu 

7N    Zoe 

8C    Artin 

9A    Shirley 

CARE AND COMPASSION

7D   Keh Loong 

8K     John 

9P     Rielle 

Student Lunches

Just a reminder to parents that we are unable to deliver lunches to students during school time.  It is the student’s responsibility to come and collect their lunch if it has been dropped off at Reception. Hot food is not suitable to be left at Reception.

PLEASE NOTE: Take-away food is not allowed at the College during school hours.  Under no circumstances are students to be ordering take-away food to be delivered to the College.

Student Compass ID/Library/PTV  Cards

Please remind all students that they must carry their Student Compass ID/Library/PTV  Cards with them at all times.

ALL students must sign in with their card at the Middle School Office when they are arriving late and sign out at the General Office when they are leaving early for any reason. 

The cards are also used for any student photocopying that is done at school. The EDSC Student Compass ID/Library card can be used as ID for student PTV (Public Transport Victoria) travel. They are required to carry this card as student identification while travelling on public transport.

If a student loses their card, parents/guardians are able to re-order a replacement card via the Compass parent portal.