Middle School Report  

Welcome back to Term 3.  This term will be a busy one for students in both Year 9 and Year 10 with a focus on careers and pathways for 2020.  Both year levels have continued their work on their course counselling assignments and are preparing for the course counselling days in weeks 3 and 4.  Year 9s will also be spending time in their Humanities classes this term preparing for the City Experience to take place the week commencing 2 September. 

We have welcomed a number of new students into Year 9 and Year 10 at the start of the term, and we hope they have managed to settle in and become part of the school community quickly.

Year 9 Events

Year 9 into 10 Course Counselling – Tuesday 6 August

Students have received an appointment time when they will meet with either their Year Level Coordinator or another member of staff.  During this time, students will discuss their subject choices for 2020.  There are no timetabled classes on this day, and students are only required to attend their appointment.  We ask that they arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled time.  Parents are invited to attend if they wish.

Year 9 Goals students will continue their work with their mentors over the term, building their understanding of setting short term and long term goals, as well as strategies for achieving them. 

Year 10 Events

Year 10 into 11 Course Counselling – Thursday 1 August

Year 10 students completed a week of work experience at the end of Term 2 and returned to school enthused by their experiences.  Teachers visited students at their work placements to interview them about their job roles.  There have been some very positive reports from supervisors who have praised the commitment, enthusiasm and communication skills of many of the students.  It was an excellent opportunity for the students to develop their work related skills, and many of them are now in the process of pursuing part time work.  Students worked in a variety of settings including local primary schools, at hospitals in Sunshine, Footscray and the city, in local restaurants, and on building sites and warehouses.

Year 10 into 11 Course Counselling will take place on Thursday 1st August, with Year 10s making decisions about their pathway and program of study for 2020.  A big thank you to the MIPS team for organising the day and all the support provided to the students. Ms Cowell and Ms Gough have also arranged an excursion for students wishing to follow a VCAL pathway in 2020 to find out about different trades that they may like to pursue in line with the VET courses offered.

We wish all Year 9 and 10 students a successful term, and look forward to continuing our work with you all.

Becky Annetts

Middle Sub School Leader