Sub Schools
Junior Sub School News
This week the Junior School has been excited to welcome our new Year 7s, as well as watch our Year 8s progress to the next stage of their education. Andrew Pizaro and I were especially pleased with the number of parents and carers who came to celebrate their student beginning secondary school at our orientation assembly. The Team Leaders for this year are Balsam Sako, Eva McLeod, Deb McDonald and Michael Kilroy.
Our year 7s have successfully completed a week of orientation activities that have allowed them to successfully settle in to Secondary schooling. They are now ready to begin their subjects, and are organised with full student kits and planners. The Junior School team has noticed Year 7s including students from all Primary Schools in their conversation and games, and we look forward to continuing to see these friendships grow.
Andrew, the Team Leaders and I invite all families to attend our Year 7 Parent BBQ at 4.45pm on Thursday the 23rd of February. You will be able to meet your students home group teacher and other Year 7 parents.
Our Adventure Camp in Creswick is fast approaching. This is a great opportunity for students to get out of their comfort zones and consolidate their new friendships. The Camp will be run over two time slots - the 6th - 8th of March, and the 8th - 10th of March. The final date for payment is Friday 24th of February and students will bring permission forms home to be signed. Financial assistance may be available through the Camps, Sports & Excursion Fund provided by the Victorian Government. To be eligible you must hold a means-tested concession card or be a temporary foster parent. An application form is available at the General Office or can be downloaded from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef.
Year 8 students have begun the year by modelling correct school uniform and preparedness for school to our Year 7s. We are sure the example they set will allow the Junior school to be a place of positive learning for all students.
Middle Sub School News
2017 promises once again to be a busy, but exciting time for the Middle School. Led by a very able and dedicated team. The first few days have seen the students settle into their new environment and commence their subjects aimed at developing the skills they have already acquired in the Junior School, in preparation for their transition into the Senior School.
Students have already attended an assembly which focused on the STARR values of the college. Students are encouraged to uphold these values throughout their time at the college as well as in the wider community. This will be a focus for students across all of their subjects.
We encourage the students to fully apply themselves towards their studies and ensure that they are meeting all requirements, in particular with regards to homework. It is important that your child has:
A designated area in which to study away from distractions such as television and computer games etc…
- A designated study time each night- it is of vital importance to establish a routine.
- The foresight to manage time effectively. To work around sporting and other commitments throughout the week.
- The ability to record tasks for completion in the Student Planner. This takes the guesswork out of what needs to be completed on a nightly basis.
If you have any queries or concerns regarding homework or assignment work please contact your child’s subject teacher to clarify the situation.
The journey into adulthood is a key theme of the Middle School and this is a process which will require collaboration from students, parents and staff. If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your student’s homegroup or tutorial teacher or one of the Team Leaders.