Stage

RTHE OAR

Middle School

Mr Chris Jackman

Head of Campus West (Saints) / Director of Middle School

Welcome to Term 3

It was wonderful to see all the students back at the start of the week for another busy term of learning. Although we are carefully navigating our way responsibly through these times of COVID-19, the College is still open for learning and I encourage all the students to make the most of the many curricula and co-curricular opportunities on offer this term. Our Year 7 and 8 students, in particular, have been fantastic at wearing masks in class and being sensible and responsible citizens in these challenging times of COVID-19. I also thank all of our parents and carers who have been abiding by our Covid-19 rules and procedures in order to keep everyone safe. As a reminder - COVID-19 Rules for Visitors on Campus

Grounds:

• Parents and carers must wear a face mask if they have exited their vehicle and sign in using the QR code.

• QR check in points will be located near the Prep gate and out the front of Esrom House. • Parents should not be entering classrooms during the school day.

Car Park

We have new car park arrangements for the main Campus West car park next to Esrom House. A full description detailing these arrangements will be emailed to parents soon once the final parts of the construction are completed.

New Students

The following new students are joining us this term: • Sam Gunning – 5N

• Mikaylee Graf – 5M • Kestrel Ebsworth – 6G • Sam Lau – 6G • Henry Willis – 6H • Ben Lau – 7T • Sam Brown – 8C • Macy Wilton – 8S

Year 5 and 6 Parent-Teacher Interviews

On Monday 19, Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 July Year 5 and 6 parents have the opportunity to meet with their child’s class teacher. These interviews will now take place online via Zoom. Parents will receive an email with the Zoom link.

Chris Jackman, Head of Campus/Director of Middle School

Stage 3

This year we were really excited to offer a select group of Year 6 students Vertical Acceleration into the Year 7 Mathematics program in the Middle School. This is in addition to the Mathematics enrichment program, which takes place before school each week. The students were offered a place in the program based on a number of factors, including testing and assessment results, maturity and their willingness to challenge themselves academically.

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