As we approach the end of term, it is an ideal opportunity to reflect on the many successes across our middle school. Students have continued to strengthen their organisational skills, regularly checking Compass, improving their punctuality, and taking increased responsibility for their learning. The first round of progress reports has now been finalised, and we encourage families to log into Compass to review and stay informed about their child’s progress.
Earlier this term, our Year 9 students enjoyed a visit to Funfields Theme Park as part of a team-building experience. The day was a great success, with students embracing the opportunity in a positive and enthusiastic manner. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather, which made for an even more enjoyable experience. Students had access to a range of attractions, including water slides, the wave pool, and thrill rides. Their behaviour throughout the day was outstanding, with venue staff commending our cohort on their exemplary conduct. We have also been issued four free passes that we can pass on to students. Please encourage your child to continue to demonstrate safe, respectful and responsible behaviour in order to go into our raffle draw for these prizes.
Recently, Year 9 students have completed their Morrisby Careers Guidance assessments and will begin individual interviews early next term. This marks an important step in developing their personalised career profiles, a process we will continue to support throughout their senior years and beyond. The cohort has also completed their NAPLAN testing, and we look forward to receiving the results. NAPLAN provides valuable insight into students’ academic progress and helps us better tailor our support to meet their learning needs. Alongside the Morrisby program, this information will assist in guiding students towards future pathways and opportunities.
As always, we thank our school community for your continued support. The success of our students is strengthened by the partnership between school and home, and we greatly appreciate the role families play in this. We encourage parents and carers to attend the upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences on 1 April, with bookings available via Compass. As the holidays approach, we wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable break.
Mr Owen McIntyre – Middle Sub School Leader | Maths