MIDDLE SCHOOL
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday 28 June
End of Term 2 (2.30 pm FINISH)
Monday 15 July
Term 3 STARTS
Friday 19 July
Year 10 Awards Assembly (Period 1)
Year 9 Awards Assembly (Period 2)
Monday 22 July
Year 9 Careers Interviews (22 to 31)
Year 10 into Year 11 Course Selection (Period 3)
Tuesday 23 July
Athletic Carnival
Wednesday 24 July
Middle School Information Evening 6.30 pm
Senior School Information Evening 7.30 pm
Monday 29 July
Outdoor Ed Camp (29 July to 1 Aug)
Tuesday 30 July
Yarra Valley FM Radio Excursion
VCAL Benetos Aged Care
A Midsummer Night's Dream Excursion
Wednesday 31 July
Russell Mark Coaching Day (12 pm)
Year 9 Captains' Report
Last week, all of the Year 10’s underwent their Year 10 exams. This meant a lot of studying, hard work and effort was put in. During this week, many of the Year 10’s are reflecting on their progress and are setting goals for ways to improve on their educational journey. Overall, all Year 10’s did a great job and shall continue to keep up the great work in all of their classes.
Year 9 Health and Wellbeing Day
On Thursday 13 June, Year 9 students had the opportunity to participate in the Year 9 Health and Wellbeing Day. The boys spent their day at the Lilydale Bowling Club, whilst the girls stayed at the Lilydale Football Club for the day. This was a great opportunity to create new friendships with others that had many similar interests as us.
The staff planned out many exciting activities for the students such as embroidery, boxing, football, yoga and even a peaceful walk. These activities enabled us to find out hobbies that we never experienced before.
The Middle School Coordinators talked to the students about empathy and resilience and how we can gain these characteristics and use them in our daily lives.
The girls had two VCE students come in and speak about how they gained resilience and how to stay motivated at school, which was inspiring.
I can say on behalf of the Year 9’s, that we all had a fantastic day to just focus on our Wellbeing.
Coming up in Term 3, is the House Athletics Carnival on Tuesday 23 July. The day includes a range of running, jumping and throwing events. Students can compete in as many different events as they please. Top competitors from each event will go through to the Yarra Group Regional competition held later in the term.
This day is for all students to compete, have fun and try their best. It is a great opportunity to interact with students and teachers outside of the normal school environment. Hope to see you there!
Valentina Aloysuis and Tayja Maki
Year 9 Tasmania Camp 2019: Initial Deposit
We are offering Year 9 students the opportunity to go to Tasmania for a five-day camp from Monday 11 November to Friday 15 November.
PAYMENT
Deposit - $300
Due - Friday 19 July, 2019
This is the initial deposit to secure your place on the camp. A second and final deposit will need to be payed on Friday, August 16.
We expect the final deposit to be approximately $530.00 however, this is subject to cost of flights and the Spirit of Tasmania prices at the time of booking.
More details about the camp are available on COMPASS.
Middle School & VCE
2020 Course Selection Information Evening
Wednesday 24 July
- Middle School - 6.30 pm
- Senior School - 7.30 pm
- School Hall
The purpose of this evening is to inform parents, guardians and students of the 2020 Middle School and VCE Course Selection process.
The evening is also a wonderful opportunity to discuss possible subject choices with teachers from each Key Learning Area.
The Careers teachers will be on hand to answer questions about how course selection has bearing on studies at Middle School, Senior School and at tertiary institutions.
We look forward to your company on this important evening for your son/daughter.
Breakfast CLUB Fridays
What a great way to START the last day of Term 2....Breakfast with school friends!
Unexplained ABSENCES
Parents and guardians are asked to please check COMPASS and approve ANY UNEXPLAINED ABSENCES your child may have for Terms 1 and 2.
It is DEECD (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development) policy that all student absences are accounted for.
If you have forgotten your Compass username and password, please contact Lauren Kelso in the Middle School Office.
Middle School Coordinators