Middle School News

Middle School

The next few weeks will be quite busy for our Middle School students. In the lead up to the whole school Advance program (Monday 6/12-Friday 10/12), our students will be back in classes, continuing their learning program and finishing off tasks that will contribute to the Cycle 6 reports. Students will also complete PAT testing so that we can track academic growth across the year in literacy and numeracy. This academic focus continues to inform our classroom teachers about the learning needs of your child. During Advance week, our students move up into the following year level. Our Year 9 students move into Senior school and will start the Year 10 program of 6 subjects, with two doubles and a single period a week. This is a big change from Middle school, particularly when students move to different classes with different students. I am sure they will adapt to this new model quite quickly.

In other news, the last week of term should be an exciting one for students who wish to get out and about. We are currently in the process of organising excursions for Year 7 on Monday 13/12 to the Ninja Park, Tuesday our Year 8s will go to Luna Park and on Wednesday Year 9 will be off to Gumbuya World. More information about these programs will be sent out to parents/carers next week. And finally, on Tuesday 7 December we look forward to meeting the 2022 Year 7 group. They will come in for the state-wide Year 7 Orientation Day.

Justin Bond

Head of Middle School

Uniform Shop PSW - Retail Stores reopening

PSW Kew East store is now fully open to vaccinated parents, as per the Governments guidelines, from Saturday 30 October, so parents not wanting to order online will be able to visit the store from Saturday to purchase their uniform needs in person.  The shelves are fully stocked. 

1 to 1 Digital Learning Program 2022

In 2022 we will continue with our whole school 1 to 1 Digital Learning Program for all students.

The purchase of these devices is crucial to the learning program as students will access eBooks rather than an extensive number of expensive textbooks.

Details of the 1 to 1 Digital Learning Program for all students and important information regarding suitable devices are detailed in the attached policy.

**Please note that the JB Hi Fi Solutions portal is no longer open for the sale of devices. This service is not available for 2022 purchases.

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/out with their card at the General Office when they are arriving late or leaving early for any reason. A reminder that Year 12 students are required to sign in/out at The John Landy Centre Compass Kiosk.

The cards are also used for any student photocopying that is done at school. The EDSC Student Compass ID/Library/PTV  is also the student PTV (Public Transport Victoria) cards. 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.