Middle School Report

Congratulations to all Middle School students on your achievements and efforts throughout 2025. Whether your academic results, engagement, effort or attendance improved or remained strong this year, trying your personal best and making the most of each learning opportunity is something to be proud of.

It has been wonderful to see how well students adjusted to their new classes, teachers and learning spaces during Step-Up. Students are to be commended for their attendance, engagement and application across the nine days.

A special congratulations to our Year 7s for successfully completing your first year of high school. As a cohort, your ability to adapt to the rigour and routine of secondary school has been commendable. You have built new friendships, embraced new experiences, and laid a strong foundation for your journey into Year 8.

Well done to our Year 8s for your growing maturity and improved engagement in all areas of your learning. This was particularly evident during Step-Up, and we look forward to seeing you continue to build confidence and resilience as you move into a year full of opportunities as Year 9 students.

Congratulations to our Year 9s on your efforts and achievements this year. Highlights included Camp in Term 1 and City Experience in Term 3. Your increasing maturity and investment in yourselves as learners will hold you in good stead as you transition into Senior School. We have every confidence you will continue to thrive and seize the opportunities ahead.

Thank you to this year’s Middle School Leaders: Matthew P (Captain), Mitchell K and CJ (Vice-Captains) for your commitment and leadership. CJ will continue in the Student Voice Team as a Vice-Captain next year, and we warmly welcome Ava G and Hannah L (Captains) and Crystal E (Vice-Captain) as our 2026 Middle School Leaders.

As always, a heartfelt thank you to all parents and carers for your ongoing support of your child’s learning and our school; your partnership with us is invaluable. To our dedicated staff, thank you for your commitment to providing the best learning opportunities for our students each day. I want to acknowledge Mr Edwards for his guidance and support (including his high-quality dad jokes) across Years 7 and 8. I would also like to acknowledge Mr Collins, whose hard work and dedication to the Year 9 cohort over the past two years has made a significant impact. Mr Collins will be dearly missed as he begins a new chapter at another school next year, and we wish him all the very best.

On a personal note, it has been a privilege to serve as the Director of Middle School since 2021. I am excited to begin as Director of Senior School in 2026 as Mr Camille moves into the Middle School role – a role he will no doubt excel in.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I look forward to continuing to work together in 2026.

Lyle D’Rozario,

Director of Middle School