HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL WELCOME We are delighted that you are taking
Various learning environments,
the time to find out more about what
experiences and programs in Middle
our Middle School can offer your
School are deliberately designed to
daughter during Years 7 and 8 in the
enable academic and personal growth.
NSW school system.
Learning is social, learner-centred, perspective rich, challenging and
Middle School provides students in
personalised. There is a deliberate
Years 7 and 8 with challenging learning
focus on mastering subject-specific
experiences and the emotional support
skills and deepening knowledge, as
appropriate for this unique stage of
well as developing competency in
their lives. During these formative years,
communication, collaboration, critical
students’ abilities and interests are
thinking, problem solving and creativity.
nurtured in a caring community. Teachers in Middle School work A comprehensive academic, co-curricular collaboratively to offer students a and wellbeing program supports the supportive environment where they intellectual, emotional, social, physical,
feel challenged enough to grow –
and spiritual growth of every girl.
yet confident enough to become
Middle School students are encouraged to engage in intellectual pursuits, to express themselves creatively, to extend themselves physically, to engage themselves spiritually and to develop
independent, try new approaches, and flourish. Students are encouraged to set high standards to attain their personal best and to develop into compassionate, confident and resilient young women.
their character and personal leadership by participating in the many opportunities on offer. These approaches assist in creating connections between peers, older students, staff and the community.
MRS JENNIFER O’DONNELL HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
