Middle School

IT WAS AMAZING TO SEE MIDDLE SCHOOL COME TOGETHER AND HELP EACH OTHER GROW IN THEIR LEARNING, FAITH AND RELATIONSHIPS.

2019 implemented a new structure to the College which saw the introduction of Sub-Schools. The Middle School consists of Year 9 and Year 10. Although these are two very different year levels who experienced different activities throughout the year, the theme of ‘God is doing great things for us’ brought the cohorts together. In our fortnightly assemblies, we acknowledged, celebrated and recognised students from each of these year levels for their contribution to the Ave Maria College community. It was amazing to see Middle School come together and help each other grow in their learning, faith and relationships. Year 10 students have been great role models for the Year 9 cohort and I wish them all the best as they move into the Senior School next year. I look forward to seeing the Year 9 students become big sisters next year as they move to the head of the Middle School in 2020.

YEAR 10

It was a busy start to the year for our Year 10 students. In Term One, they participated in a Personal Development Day where they were involved in a range of activities such as a presentation from Elevate Educate around time management, an introduction to self-defence, yoga and an inspiring presentation on true vision. Something that all students look forward to at Year 10 is Work Experience. At the end of Term Two, the girls completed one week of work experience where they went to a variety of work places to learn more about the job, develop skills and find out about what they need to do from now to pursue a career in this area. Year 10 students have adapted well to the demands of the increased workload, accelerated subjects and Mid-Semester examinations. Students have worked so hard and should be so proud of their efforts and achievements throughout the year. They are in a great place to excel and succeed as they begin the next step of the academic life.

YEAR 9

Year 9 had an opportunity to demonstrate their survival skills whilst attending the Outdoor Adventure Camp at the beginning of Term Two. Students survived stormy nights, sunny days, bushwalks, surfing and sleeping in tents. They truly stepped out of their comfort zone and should be so proud of all that they achieved. This cohort has experienced lots of activities, incursions and excursions such as participating in a Romeo and Juliet performance, heading into the city researching Melbourne as a community, representing the College at LOTE excursions and visiting the Shrine of Remembrance. It has been great to see Year 9 students involved in so many different activities to aid in their learning. In Term Four, students participated in their Wellbeing Day where they had a presentation from Elevate Educate around mnemonic devices, discussed relationships, participated in stress minimising activities and made some bath bombs which they could use to help them relax prior to examinations or as a way to celebrate the end of examinations. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Middle School Mentor Teachers for their support and hard work throughout the year. I wish all students great success in 2020.

Melanie Zahra MIDDLE YEARS LEADER

YEAR LEVEL ENVIRONMENT AMBASSADORS AMBASSADORS

9A – Majella Portelli Theresa Dang 9A 9B – Mia Paris Scalise Emelia Di Guardo 9E 9C – Isabella Dogovski Claire Crowden 10A 9D – Loredana Gattellari Abbey Nagle 10B 9E – Monique Lafauci 10A – Hannah Dau 10B –Monique Amarella and Kathryn Hooper 10C – Alissia Bellistri 10D – Alexia Bugeja 10E – Brianna Coyle