Middle School Report  

As the school year draws to an end, students in Year 9 and 10 have been involved in orientation and ‘step up’ programs to prepare them for their studies next year.  In the final assemblies of the year, students’ achievements and successes were recognised and celebrated, and there were a number of exceptional music performances too. 

Year 9 Events

On Tuesday 12 December, Year 9s took part in the sixth annual Dance Celebration.  Students who studied Dance in Semester Two all performed their assessment pieces to the year group.  A number of students also signed up to work with choreographers arranged by Ms De Silva to create dances showcasing a number of different styles: Hip Hop, Contemporary and Jazz.  A traditional cultural dance was also performed by a group of Year 9 girls.  So many students took to the stage to celebrate the different styles of dance, and it was great to see even more people up on the stage attempting the limbo.

The final Year 9 assembly of the year also took place on Tuesday, 12 December.  It was great to see so many students recognised for their positive contributions to the school, their academic achievements and efforts, and their attendance and punctuality.  At lunch time on the last day of the step up program, there was a BBQ for the students to celebrate the end of the year.

Congratulations to Ian Alcantara who was awarded the ‘Student of the Year’ award having achieved an A+ in fourteen of his sixteen subjects this year, and an A grade in the other two.  A fantastic accomplishment, and very well deserved.

From Wednesday, 13 to Friday, 15 December, the students attended lessons as part of a ‘step up’ program into Year 10.  All students were given the opportunity to find out more about the subjects they will be studying in Semester One next year, and enjoyed three ‘taster’ lessons for each subject. 

Year 10 Events

Year 10 students have also been very busy over the last few weeks, with the orientation to VCE, VCAL and VET courses taking place following the end of semester exams.

VCE orientation classes ran from Thursday, 30 November until Thursday, 7 December, providing students with an introduction to the curriculum they will study next year.  The feedback from staff and students was very positive, and all classes were very well attended.  VCAL students and those studying VET courses next year attended a VET orientation class on Tuesday, 28 November, and the VCAL orientation program ran in school from Tuesday, 5 to Thursday, 7 December.

 

The final day for Year 10 students was filled with celebrations and excitement.  Music performances, a photo slide presentation and a high number of awards were the focus of the final assembly, and a BBQ lunch was provided afterwards.  Students received awards for their academic achievements and efforts, as well as for their leadership roles, attendance and punctuality.

Congratulations to Natalie Truong and Viet Gou who were awarded Kwong Le Dow scholarships from Melbourne University.  These scholarships will support both of the students to continue their studies at Melbourne University when they complete Year 12.  Well done!

The Year 10 ‘Student of the Year’ award went to Nancy Nguyen.  Nancy achieved an A+ in five of her six subjects in Semester Two, and received the subject award for achievement in the same five subjects.  Her reports in Semester One were equally impressive, reflecting her commitment and enthusiasm for her studies. An amazing accomplishment Nancy.  Really well done!!

The final day was rounded off with the Year 10 Formal at the Ultima Convention Centre in Keilor.  A huge thank you to Ms Lynda Vo and the Year 10 ‘Formal Committee’ for their hard work in organising the event.  It was attended by over 110 students who spent the entire night on the dance floor celebrating the end their time in Middle School.  There was also a photo booth that was enjoyed by staff and students alike.  These will be made available on the public drive for the students to look through.

To the Year 10 students of 2017, we wish you all the best for Year 11 next year, and thank you for two wonderful years working with you in the Middle Sub School. 

On behalf of the Middle School team: Ms Cheree Dobra, Mr Simon Lynch, Mr Brendan McFarland, Mr Sean Ryan, Ms Lynda Vo, and Ms Shona Cowell I would like to wish all students and their families a happy, safe and relaxing summer holiday.  For those students leaving St Albans Secondary College at the end of the year, we wish you all the very best for the future.

Merry Christmas!

Becky Annetts

Middle School Sub School Leader