From the Middle School
From the Head of Middle School – Jenny O’Donnell
This week in Middle School, we are settling into the demands of Term 4. Next week, our Year 8 students will be undertaking an assessment block across Monday to Wednesday. The girls have been well prepared and should see this as an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned. On Tuesday, Year 7 will be heading out to Long Reef for their Mind Body Spirit Day, which promises to be great fun. We are hoping the weather warms up as the girls will be participating in a surfing/ bodyboarding lesson as well as a coastal walk to the marine platform. We will share lunch on the beach and have time for some beach games as well. Girls are to wear their sports uniform to school, where we will be meeting at the usual time before heading out. Please ensure that you have completed the permission forms.
The Sokratis Program concluded last week with an impressive presentation of individual projects that spanned an array of topics of interest. The girls involved have worked with dedication and curiosity to research and represent their findings. Congratulations to the students from Middle School below who embraced the challenge with passion and creativity.
Year 7:
Charlotte Lam: Impact on Tasmanian Devils. Charlotte also participated in the Three Minute Sokratis Competition. She was invited to present at the Combined Assembly on Tuesday, where she eloquently shared her insights.
Cecilia Zhang: How does our brain send signals into brain chips?
Year 8:
Naomi Chan: How do illustrative techniques in Japanese manga shape the emotional experiences of readers? Naomi was the winner of the Best Poster Design.
Aaira Khan: Rising allergy rates in Sydney’s youth: A decade of change. Aaira also participated in Three Minute Sokratis Competition.
I would like to acknowledge the wonderful Year 7 Transition Leaders who were outstanding in their role throughout Links Day last week. Their enthusiasm ensured everyone felt welcome and excited about coming to Pymble next year.
Congratulations to Arabella Hoang of Year 8 who proudly placed fourth in the Junior Reading Section of Festival of Speech.