From the Middle School
This week in Middle School we are back in full swing with our lunchtime activities. On Monday we held a crafting session to create decorations in celebration of NAIDOC Week. Tuesday’s Gloucester Gathering provided an opportunity for the girls to be involved in a Karaoke competition and on Wednesday and Friday we continued to build on the Happy Box Service initiative. So much for the girls to get involved in. Please encourage your daughters to attend if they are interested.
The college assembly in acknowledgement of NAIDOC Week showcases many of our Indigenous scholars making a tribute to significant elders in their lives. The audience was also privileged to witness a display of traditional dance and a smoking ceremony. Thank you to our Middle School Indigenous scholars for always being willing to share knowledge and celebrations: Evie Farr, Sophia Kawane, Sienna Melton, Ellie Pointon and Imarni Woodroffe-Mulholland.
Congratulations to our Year 7 and our Year 8 da Vinci Decathlon teams who have been crowned state champions. Well done to the following girls for an exceptional achievement:
Year 7
- Celine Cai
- Ruby Chu
- Harriet Gregory
- Yen Huynh
- Chloe Shao
- Alexa Wu
- Katherine Xu
- Bella Yang
Year 8
- Sitian Chen
- Emily Chiang
- Sophie Guo
- Jenny He
- Emily Huang
- Karen Kim
- Angela Tao
- Chloe Wang
Parents would have received via a Portal notification, information about the MMG Wellbeing Surveys which Year 7 and 8 students will be completing during Mind/Body/Spirit time next week. The parent survey is also within the notification, and I would like to encourage you to please complete this.
Over the next few days, we will be sharing information with our Year 8 families in relation to the Outdoor Education Experience that the girls will be attending in Week 9 from 11 to 15 September. This will be great opportunity for the girls to have some fun and build independence. The program is diverse and promises to encourage resilience and skill building. We look forward to everyone attending.
Next Thursday 3 March Year 8 students will be attending a workshop run by guest presenter Michelle Chevalley Hedge. Michelle is a nutritionist and sleep expert, who will be sharing information to help the girls consolidate their wellbeing. Year 7 will have an opportunity to attend one of her workshops later in the term. If you are interested in learning more, you can view her website here.
From the Middle School Parent Group
Year 8 Coffee Catch Up – Tomorrow
We are looking forward to catching up with our Year 8 parents for morning tea tomorrow Friday 28 July at Bricklane Cafe in West Pymble after school drop off. Please RSVP so we can book a table for our group.
Shiva Rich: 0414322874
Carol Bai: 0450 855 866
Year 7 Coffee Catch Up – Wednesday 2 August
A Year 7 coffee catchup will be held at Brick Lane Expresso on Wednesday 2nd August in West Pymble shops from 8 am. This is a great opportunity to catch up with other parents, immediately after drop off and before you continue with the rest of the day. We look forward to seeing you there.
Year 7 Parents’ Dinner – Thursday 31 August
Please save the date for the Year 7 Parents’ Dinner which will be held Thursday evening 31 August. Details for the location and time will follow soon.
Key Term 3 Dates
13 to 19 August – Year 8 National Exchange
Friday 25 August – Year 7 to 12 igsa Athletics
11 to 15 September – Year 8 Outdoor Education
Saturday 16 September – Garden Party
Jenny O’Donnell
Head of Middle School