Middle School

Year 8 Outdoor Education - River Rafting Day 

The Year 8 rafting trip on the Huon River is a valuable experience that emphasises teamwork, safety awareness, and problem-solving skills. As students work together to navigate the river, they will apply essential safety practices while overcoming challenges. This journey also deepens their connection to the environment, fostering a sense of responsibility and respect for nature.

 

Students and staff will travel to either the Huon River above Huonville or the Derwent River above New Norfolk, depending on water levels. Upon arrival, the group will inflate the rafts, gear up, and participate in a pre-trip briefing before starting the rafting adventure. Students will self-guide the rafts, with a guide closely following each raft in a kayak. In more technical sections, the guides may take over steering to ensure safety. Lunch will be enjoyed on the riverbank. No prior rafting experience is required, as this program is designed to be an introductory and enjoyable experience for all students.

 

Start: 8:30am - Drop off at  Bell St Campus

End: 3:30pm - Collection from Bell St Campus

  • 8E      Friday 20 September
  • 8F      Wednesday 25 September
  • 8D     Thursday 26 September
  • 8B     Friday 27 September

Please refer to details in Operoo to give permission for this activity and for a comprehensive list of what clothing and gear is required for this activity. 

Mobile Phone Muster

Do you have an old phone left-over from an upgrade? Do you have a drawer full of old phones and chargers and not know what to do with them? 

 

Tutor group U5 in the Senior School is organising a mobile phone muster to recycle old phones and reuse the precious materials in them. There will be collection boxes in the office on every campus for students and parents to drop them in to. The boxes will be there for the last two weeks of term - Monday 16 September through to Friday 27 September. Please help us to look after the environment by recycling these old devices rather than just digging up new resources.

 

For more information please contact Jeremy Rackham 

Art Club

Do you love Art and want to develop techniques and creative thinking? The group offers students the opportunity to extend their art making practice in a number of forms which include but is not limited to: drawing, paint, photography and sculpture skills. Materials are provided, come and enjoy a stimulating pursuit with people who love Art. Students from Year 7 to 12 who would like to join co-curricular Visual Arts, should contact Luke Edmunds.  

 

When - The group starts in Term 4 - Friday 18th Oct | 7:30am - 8:25am

Where -  To be advised - The new Middle School Art room in Meredith (If completed) or  Studio 2, room A302 Senior School

Important Dates 

Term 3 | Tuesday 23 July to Friday 27 September

Term 4 | Monday 14 October to Thursday 12 December

 

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