Middle School
Upcoming Activities
Tuesday 14 February
School photo catch-up day
Tuesday 21 February
Intermediate Sport Round Robin
Wednesday 22 - Friday 24 February
Year 7 Camp (incl. Peer Leaders)
Friday 3 March
DSC Swimming Trials
Monday 6 - Wednesday 8 March
Year 9 Science incursion
Monday 13 March
Labour Day public holiday (no school)
Tuesday 14 March
Division Swimming Carnival
Wednesday 22 March
DSC Open Night, 5pm - 7pm
Monday 27 March
DSC Athletics Carnival
Tuesday 28 March
Regional Swimming Carnival
Tuesday 4 April
Student-Led Conferences
Thursday 6 April
End of Term 1
Parent and Alumni Volunteers Wanted for Year 9 Programs
To assist us with the Year 9 MYSELF Program, we are looking for volunteers to join us on our student-led excursions. We have had some fantastic support from parents/carers and past students in previous years and would love to build upon these learning partnerships as we advance into 2023.
If you or someone you know, is available on Wednesdays between 10 am and 3:30 pm you only need the following to sign up:-
- Be at least 18 years old
- A volunteer's Working with Children Check
- Complete the attached form and return it to the Main office or via email (Please attention it to Lisa.Chiuchiarelli@education.vic.gov.au).
- Be able to support students and their teachers on Public Transport & at times, walking long distances.We look forward to hearing from you and sharing the MYSELF program with our parents, community members and alumni.
If you are interested in volunteering in other ways please feel welcome to contact me via-
email: Lisa.Chiuchiarelli@education.vic.gov.au or phone: 9856 1034.
The Middle School Team
Ready To Learn
A reminder that all students should have their books, stationery, school planner and uniform ready and correct, now that everyone has settled in.
If a student has any issues with equipment or uniform they should contact the Year Level Coordinators to create a plan for supporting their child to be able to fully engage with their learning and meet our school expectations.
We are always keen to work together with families to support our students.
Student Planners
Anyone who missed day 1, your school planner is at the Middle School Office in C1.
Note: If anyone didn't collect their books at the end of 2022, you can find them at the Facilities office or if your locker was in W block, the W block Office.
Students who have regularly been late to class, missed classes or have been out of uniform without a note from home before 9am, are on our watch-list. We want to communicate with the students and families to assist them to get this rectified ASAP. It is essential that we hold these students accountable and put supports in place for them to build the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in Senior School and beyond our College.
Parents/Guardians, please review your child's Compass Profile regularly so you know where your child is at with their organisational skills and learning behaviours.
Well done to all the Year 9s with 100% attendance, we are so impressed by how personable and motivated you are. We are ready for a great year!
Class Leaders
Year 9 classes will soon nominate their Class Leader. We are looking for students who are great role models, whom promote inclusion, and whom have a passion for getting behind the scenes to create events for our school community.
In week 7 our Class Leaders will present their first Year Level assembly (date TBA - parents and families, we would love you to join us).
Required laptop program for NAPLAN
NAPLAN testing will take place in Week 7 on student laptops. We ask that families download the Naplan Online test program to their student's laptop at home to avoid any last minute IT issues. Download the program using this link:
.https://www.assessform.edu.au/naplan-online/locked-down-browser
Tony Leung
NAPLAN Coordinator/Administrator and Middle School Excellence in Teaching & Learning Leader