Front and back cover

I found an interesting article from the past this week in the back of a drawer in my office.

A newspaper insert dated March 29, 2009, celebrating the opening of the then newly constructed Middle School building. The insert focused on the pride of our new learning spaces and facilities, our connection to Round Square, and modern wireless technology. It is interesting to reflect on the changes in just over a decade and a half. For example, we now have unparalleled access to devices for learning, employ our breakout and shared spaces in new ways, and Mr O’Keefe’s leadership role has evolved from the Director of Boys’ Sport to the current Head of Year 8. While our contemporary education tools have evolved over the years, our commitment to the holistic future of our Year 6, 7 and 8 students remains integral.

Cale O’Keefe, bottom right

In the coming Term, Middle School students have the opportunity to engage in several exciting experiential learning journeys. The Year 6s head to Canberra on Monday 15 September for our annual Civics and Citizenship trip. The Year 7s have SOC2City Language experiences in Launceston and 7X and 7Y undertake the World Peace Game during the term. Year 8s have Round Square exchanges commencing next week with four students incoming from Scotch College, WA and Newcastle Grammar School, NSW in addition to the EY8 Presentation evening on Wednesday 3 September from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This evening will be another opportunity for our families and friends to learn about the amazing community service projects our Year 8 students have been undertaking.

Although 16 years have passed since the Middle School buildings as we know them were opened, the holistic learning opportunities continue to grow and be reshaped by our passionate staff and the curiosity of our students. The innovative and strategic vision behind Middle School remains clear: to create spaces where learning is lived, shared, and celebrated every day.

Kiran Oates Pryor
Head of Middle School