Year 7 & 8 Sub-School News

Assistant Principal's Report

Over the past fortnight, we have had several opportunities to come together as a school community, and I would like to take a moment to reflect and extend my thanks.

Thank you to all families who attended our recent Information Evenings. These sessions are such an important way to share our plans for the year ahead, and ensure families have a clear understanding of the programs and opportunities available to their children. Your engagement and support make a significant difference in setting students up for success in 2026.

We were also proud to welcome prospective families to our Years 8–12 Information Night. A special thank you goes to our Junior Ambassadors, who guided visitors through our school and showcased the vibrant learning community we have here. Their enthusiasm, confidence, and pride in MGC truly shone through, and they should feel incredibly proud of the role they played in welcoming our future students.

Finally, congratulations to all Year 7 and 8 students who recently competed in the Aerobics AeroSchools Competition. Their performances were outstanding, reflecting not only talent but also the hard work and commitment they have put into training. It was especially pleasing to hear about how much they have improved since their last competition. We are very proud of their achievements and the way they represented MGC and we wish them the best of luck for the upcoming competitions for the remaining weeks.

Thank you once again to families for your continued support of our students and our programs.

Rachel Robertson

Assistant Principal

Year 7

Term 3 began with rich learning experiences and exciting opportunities for our Year 7 students. In Week One, students participated in MGC’s annual Murnong Day, a meaningful celebration of Wurundjeri culture, connection to Country, and sustainability. The event opened with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by a Wurundjeri Elder, setting a respectful tone for the days ahead. Students engaged in acultural workshop featuring traditional artifacts, storytelling, and a weaving activity within a yarning circle, followed by a planting session with our student sustainability leaders, where they planted native species, including the culturally significant murnong.

In Wellbeing, the focus has been on empathy - understanding how our actions affect others and recognising the importance of kindness in everyday life. Students recently contributed to a colourful and thoughtful visual display on Level 3, centered around the theme "How We Fill Our Cup." This display highlights the many ways our young people care for their wellbeing, from spending time with friends to practising mindfulness and enjoying quiet moments.

Students celebrated Book Week with enthusiasm, featuring a captivating author talk by Leanne Hall, who shared her journey as a writer and encouraged students to find their own voice through storytelling. The week wrapped up with a joyful costume parade during assembly, where students from all year levels embraced the fun of dressing up as their favourite book characters, a great reminder of the power of reading to connect us all.

It is been a fantastic start to the semester, and we are proud of how our Year 7 students are growing not just as learners, but as compassionate and creative members of our school community.

Annie Davies

Year 7 Leader

Year 8

On Friday 15 August, MGC came alive with colour, music and energy as students lit up the stage in our 2025 student-led production, Life Is A Cabaret! Featuring iconic songs from musicals like Wicked, Chicago, Annie, High School Musical, and more, the show was a dazzling celebration of talent, teamwork and creativity.

A huge congratulations to all the students, staff and volunteers who brought the production to life. Special thanks to the many Year 8 students who took part. Whether on stage, behind the scenes or in the audience, your enthusiasm and support made the night truly special.

On Wednesday, 13 August, our Year 8 students took part in The Bad Science Show, a high-energy incursion designed to challenge their thinking and help them navigate the world of scientific claims and misinformation. Over the course of an engaging hour, students were encouraged to ask critical questions like: What makes science trustworthy? Who should we believe? With a mix of humour, live experiments and thought-provoking discussion, the incursion helped deepen students’ understanding of science in everyday life.

It was a fantastic opportunity for Year 8s to reflect on how they evaluate information and the importance of being informed, critical thinkers.

We are proud of the way our Year 8 students embraced both opportunities with energy and curiosity!

Katelyn Walters

Year 7 & 8 Student Engagement and Wellbeing Leader