Semester 1 Reflection & Term Break
Students have now completed Semester 1, the halfway mark of a busy and rewarding year. As we head into the term break, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on everything achieved so far, from learning across the eight learning areas to camps, sport, excursions, and competitions.
A highlight of recent weeks was the Year 9 Explore program, in which students spent three days discovering the city. Visits to The Big Issue, the Sports Museum and MCG, and the Old Melbourne Gaol made for a rich and memorable experience. Meanwhile, our Year 10 students undertook Work Experience, gaining a genuine insight into the world of work — an experience so valuable that many students have already been offered part-time employment as a result.
Looking ahead to Term 3
For our Year 9 students, you now have a full semester of college life under your belt and have sampled a wider range of elective subjects. This will serve you well as you begin selecting your Year 10 subjects — where you’ll enjoy greater choice — early in Term 3.
For our Year 10 students, you have one semester remaining as Middle School students before stepping into VCE. This is an exciting milestone, and you too will be making important subject selections early in Term 3.
On behalf of the college, I wish all families a safe and restful break. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday 13 July, for the start of Term 3.
Semester Reports and Student Reflection
Semester reports offer valuable insights and feedback for both students and parents. Congratulations to all students who have engaged positively in their learning throughout the semester — particularly those who have reflected on their assessments, taken on feedback and applied strategies to improve.
Semester Reports provide a meaningful opportunity for reflection — a chance to acknowledge what has gone well, recognise areas of progress and celebrate where effort has led to success. These achievements should be acknowledged and built upon as students move into semester two. At the same time, it’s important to thoughtfully consider areas for further growth and how different approaches might lead to improved outcomes.
A holistic view of student development is essential — one that values not only academic performance but also behaviour, effort, collaboration, creativity, and resilience. The goal is for every student to strive for their personal best across all aspects of school life.
Mr Ian MacLeod
Campus Principal – Middle School