MIDDLE School

Dear Parents/Carers and Students 

Term 3 was busy and rewarding for the middle school students, filled with many engaging events and activities. From camps to assemblies, this term offered many highlights that have greatly contributed to our students' development. Here is a quick recap of some of the events which recently took place in the Middle School:

Year 9 Morrisby Interviews, Year 10 Course Counselling and Taster Day

Year 9 students focused on their future careers with the Morrisby Interviews, which provided tailored career advice and helped them understand their strengths and interests. Meanwhile, Year 10 students participated in Course Counselling to select their senior school subjects for the next year, aligning their choices with their career aspirations. They also enjoyed the VCE and VCE VM Taster Day, which offered a glimpse into Senior School life and supported them in making informed decisions about their future. Thank you to Ms Michaeli Lyon for overseeing the Year 9 Morrisby Interviews and to Mrs Jessica Bambridge for her leadership of the Year 10 Course Counselling and Taster Day.

Year 9 Camp to Cairns QLD 

A big thank you to Mr Adam Martin, Mr Darin Joyce, Ms Emily Sykes, Mr Liam McDonald, Jai Block and Lorelei Tildesley for accompanying myself and 50 Year 9 students on their unforgettable trip to Cairns at the end of August. Students explored the Great Barrier Reef, Fitzroy Island, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Rainforestation Nature Park, Daintree Discovery Centre, and Cairns Aquarium. The camp was filled with lots of adventure and learning, and we returned with many wonderful memories. More information about the camp can be found in the Cairns Camp section of this newsletter.

Year 10 Assemblies and Guest Speakers

Our recent Year 10 wellbeing programs featured a variety of guest speakers, including an insightful presentation on vaping “Clearing the Air” and "Elephant Ed" workshops on sexual health and consent, gaining important knowledge on these critical topics. These sessions were a key part of our commitment to student wellbeing and informed decision-making. Thank you to Ms Paige Jessulat (Head of Year 10) for organising these sessions.

Thank You

A big thank you to our Year 9 Coordinators; Mr Darin Joyce, Ms Victoria Stewart, and Ms Hannah Martin; our Year 10 Coordinators; Ms Paige Jessulat, Mr Liam McDonald, and Ms Jasmine Rabinov and Mrs Bianca Johnson our Middle School Education Support Officer. Their incredible hard work and dedication this term have been essential in guiding our students through Term 3. We truly appreciate their commitment and the positive impact the sub school team make on our students’. Thank you for all that you do!

I would also like to extend my gratitude to all the Middle School students who participated in the school production, peer support, and our student leadership programs, including the Student Leadership Council (SLC), Interact, and the Eco Team throughout Term 3. A special thanks to our Year 9 Captains Ruby Varney, Archie Frew, Diti Djorgievski, Charlotte Warrior and Year 10 Captains Ahmed Ahmed, Sophie McKee, Joash Xaver, Felicity Childs for their outstanding leadership this term. 

Ms Leah Hannas

Campus Principal

Looking ahead

Included below is a list of key days that could use useful for Years  9 and 10 families.