Middle School News

The year has started with much success. The two weeks of Middle School has seen students in Year 7 commence their secondary schooling with the majority of students adapting brilliantly to the change. There is still room for improvement in arriving to class on time, however, we understand it is a big school and some rooms are hard to find. Coordinators will continue supporting students throughout the next few weeks and all are welcome to come and visit the Middle School office in the Chisolm building. 

Years 8 and 9 have also made a positive beginning to the year, with much of the feedback from teachers is that students are engaged, happy and respectful. Room for improvement will come from uniform and arriving to class on time. However, we understand that the confusion that came with renaming the rooms has contributed to some lateness. Coordinators are going to be actively monitoring uniform throughout the year and those who breach uniform policy can expect to receive community service.

Year 7 Social evening- Monday 12 February (5pm-6:15pm)

Parents and guardians are invited to the 2024 Year 7 Social Evening and BBQ, Monday February 12 at the College Middle Courtyard 5pm – 6.15pm. This night offers families a chance to come into the College, meet parents and some teachers and enjoy a pleasant social evening. The year level team will speak to families about the upcoming Year 7 camp and answer any questions you may have.

We thank the College Interact team (supported by Rotary) for preparing the BBQ on the night.

While a sausage in bread will be provided, families are also encouraged to bring their OWN FOOD on the night. If you choose to do so, we ask you to be mindful of the meals you bring. There is no capacity for you to heat up a meal. The College asks all members of the community to avoid bringing foods that are highly allergenic and please BYO drinks (no alcohol). Middle School Captains and Vice Captains will facilitate games/competitions in the Middle Courtyard for students. Prizes will also be given out for winners of these activities.

Students are to attend with their parents ONLY and are not to come on the night without a responsible family member.

The instrumental recruitment evening will follow at 6:30pm in the PAC.

Look forward to seeing everyone there.

Justin Bond

Head of Middle School

Student Lunches

Just a reminder to parents that we are unable to deliver lunches to students during school time.  If your student has forgotten their lunch, it can be dropped in to the General Office but it is the student’s responsibility to come and collect it. 

Hot food is not suitable to be left at the office.  PLEASE NOTE:- Take-away food is not allowed 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.