As Term 2 progresses, our Middle School has been buzzing with energy, achievement, and enriching experiences. From creative dress-ups to leadership awards, outdoor adventures to innovative learning programs, our students have embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm and pride.

It’s been an incredible term so far, full of learning, laughter, and leadership. We thank our staff, students, and families for their continued support and look forward to the exciting events still to come!

Ms Lisa Santomartino

Middle School Leader

Year 9 EBC Day

For our second Year 9 EBC (Engagement, Belonging, Connection) Day on 2nd May students participated in different activities including volunteering at Pascoe Vale North Primary School, Dorothy Impey and Plumpton Villa aged care. Other groups travelled to the Science Gallery to participate in a design workshop and to Pentridge Prison and Merri-bek City Council. At the prison students learnt about the history of the site and met local councillor, Katerine Theodosis. Another group was very active participating in a self defence and tai chi class.

Year 8 Seas The Day 

On 29th April a group of Year 8s travelled to Queenscliff as part of the Merri-bek Seas the Day experience with other students from Glenroy & John Fawkner. They went out into Port Phillip Bay on a small boat, which was a fantastic experience. The water was quite choppy so most people got pretty wet. The guides from Fisheries Victoria threw in their net with students then sorting through the different types of seaweed and other sea life. There were sea urchins, edible sea grasses, fish and even tiny seahorses. After drying out the students visited the Marine Discovery Centre after lunch where the highlight was the touch tank.

Year 7 Camp

On the 12th of May, on a sunny Monday, 48 students and a couple of teachers took the 2-hour bus ride to Camp Gundiwindi. Overall, the camp was an unforgettable experience – exciting, challenging, and encouraging for us to push beyond our limits.  We participated in many different activities, like team initiatives, low ropes, archery, the campfire, giant swing, flying fox, survival skills, damper, and so many more.  Many people were talking about the giant swing for days, but everyone loved all the activities and wanted another go at them. The cabins were comfortable and spacious and a nice place to relax and even better to sleep in. The food was delicious, leaving us begging for seconds. We were placed with people we wouldn’t usually work with or even talk to, which allowed us to make new friends and co-operate and chat with each other. I personally will never forget the gorgeous sunsets and sunrises, and the vast landscape filled with trees and cows. I’d like to thank the teachers for putting this camp together and making this all possible for us Year 7s, and also the camp staff for how nice they were to everyone who was there. I thought many of the activities were beyond my limits, but like everyone, I wished the opportunities had lasted longer. To everyone who missed out, I hope you get to experience such a significant and memorable adventure sometime soon.

Year 8 and 9 Celebration Assemblies