Middle School Report  

With Term One coming to an end, the Middle School team would like to congratulate all the Year 9 and 10 students on a very good start to the year. It has been so exciting to see students attending a number of excursions and activities over the last few weeks, and participating in a range of extra curricular activities again.

During assemblies, students from both Year 9 and Year 10 were spoken to about a number of extra curricular activities that are available, as well as recognising the importance of the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence.  The importance of respect for one another was discussed, and students who have modelled the school values of Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Excellence and Respect were awarded with certificates in recognition of their behaviours. 

On Thursday 25 March, a lunch was held for all the students who have joined us this year.  A big thanks to Ms Emily Dickinson and the Peer Mentors for their work in organising the lunch and leading discussions to collect feedback on how the students have been supported since arriving. 

Year 9 

On Thursday 25 March, Year 9's were visited by a representative from the Pat Cronin Foundation who spoke to them about the work of the foundation in raising awareness, providing education to young people, and researching the impact of acts of violence in the community. Students were taught about Pat Cronin who was a victim of a coward punch attack which sadly took his life. Thank you to Mr Brendan McFarland for his work in arranging this, and to the students for their engagement with the key messages shared. 

Year 10

The Peer Mentors have begun working with Mr Adrian McCall to prepare for our first community partnerships event this year, the ‘Community and Business Partners’ Breakfast’. This will take place on Thursday 28 April and is attended each year by members of the local business community as a way to discuss how the school can build partnerships with local businesses and support students to develop skills required in the work force. 

Parent Teacher Interviews will take place Wednesday 31 March, and is an excellent opportunity for parents to meet with children and discuss learning progress.

The Middle School team wish you all the best for a restful Easter holiday break.

Becky Annetts

Middle Sub School Leader