Middle School, Term 2 Week 8 2026
We hope all Middle School families enjoyed a restful and enjoyable long weekend. It has been wonderful to welcome students back to Pulteney this week, refreshed, re-energised and ready to engage in the final weeks of Semester One.
Tomorrow evening, we look forward to welcoming Year 8 parents to a special Healthy Minds parent seminar presented by Clinical Psychologist Jacinta Durrand, commencing at 6.00 pm. Jacinta brings nearly 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults across a range of educational, clinical and community settings.
Please note that this session is exclusively for Year 8 parents. Year 8 students will participate in their own Healthy Minds workshops during Term 3.
Seven Secrets to a Healthy Mind, presented by Jacinta Durrand
Date: Wednesday 10 June
Time: 6.00pm – 7.15pm beginning with light refreshments
Location: Graham Lange Centre
Jacinta is a clinical psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults of all ages.
Jacinta has extensive experience working with people experiencing issues related to anxiety, depression, body image and eating habits. She has worked across General Practice, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Private Practice and Tertiary Education settings.
In this session, you’ll learn:
· The specific ingredients for robust mental health and true wellbeing
· How to prevent anxiety, depression and eating disorders in your child
· The #1 indicator of resilience in kids
· How wellbeing impacts academic and sporting success
· The ‘Great Mistake’ parents make – and how to avoid it
· Why we have emotions and how to manage them effectively
This is a valuable opportunity to gain insight, strategies and understanding that can support your child’s mental health journey well into the future.
This session is for parents and caregivers only. RSVP HERE
We also wish our talented Music students all the very best as they prepare for two significant events this week. The Winter Music Cabaret will be held on Friday evening, followed by the Winter Music Festival on Saturday. These events provide wonderful opportunities for students to showcase their dedication, passion and musical talents, and we thank the staff, families and wider community for their ongoing support.
As we move towards the conclusion of the semester, we encourage all students to continue approaching their learning with purpose, persistence and a commitment to finishing strongly.
Lauren Connolly
Head of Middle School
2027 International STEM Tour
We are delighted to offer current Year 9–11 students the opportunity to participate in the 2027 International STEM Tour, taking place during the June school holidays.
This unique program brings STEM to life on a global stage through immersive, hands-on experiences, including:
• Milan, Italy: Visits to the Davinci Museum in Milan and the Lamborghini Museum in Bologna
• Geneva, Switzerland: Physics workshops at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider
• London, UK: Workshops at the Natural History Museum and chemistry laboratories at the Royal Institution in London
• Oxford, UK: STEM activities and biology seminars at Oxford University
• Tromsø, Norway: A once-in-a-lifetime experience in the Arctic Circle, including 24 hours of sunlight!
**Subject to change
Carefully curated, this tour provides authentic, real-world learning experiences that foster curiosity, innovation, and a deep engagement with STEM. Across Europe, students will engage directly with scientists and educators, gaining insights and inspiration that cannot be replicated in the classroom.
This experiential program is designed to spark excitement for future STEM pathways and provide students with an unforgettable learning experience.
We will host a Parent and Student Information Night on Thursday 11 June at 6:00pm in the Chapel. Please RSVP here if you wish to attend.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at thomas.mildren@pulteney.sa.edu.au.
Kind regards,
Thomas Mildren
Head of Department – Science
Term 2 Parent Masterclass Series
Understanding Anxiety: Practical Tools for Parents and Carers
Monday 15 June 2026 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | Book here
Pulteney parents and carers are warmly invited to attend our upcoming Parent Masterclass Series focused on understanding and supporting anxiety in children and adolescents.
Led by members of Pulteney’s wellbeing team, the evening will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to help families support emotional regulation, manage anxious thoughts and behaviours, and build resilience and confidence at home. Sessions will explore emotional regulation skills, practical CBT strategies, and ways to support children in overcoming avoidance behaviours.
The evening will conclude with a panel discussion and Q&A, providing families with the opportunity to engage with presenters and ask questions.
