Middle School, Term 3 Week 8 2026
Looking Ahead to Senior School
This morning, our Senior School welcomed our current Year 9 parents and caregivers for the Year 9 into Year 10 Parent Information Session, as we continued to support families through this important transition.
As our Year 9 students move towards the conclusion of their Middle School journey, the morning provided a valuable opportunity for families to look ahead to their child’s transition into Senior School. Parents and caregivers toured the Senior School, explored the transition plan, curriculum and expectations for the senior years, and heard from Senior School Heads of House about student development, academic learning and pastoral care.
It was wonderful to see parents and caregivers connecting with one another, asking questions and embracing the next stage of their child’s learning journey together. These transition opportunities play an important role in ensuring students and families feel informed, connected and confident about what lies ahead.
School Closure – ‘Show Day’
A reminder that this Friday is a pupil-free day. We hope our Middle School students and families enjoy the opportunity to pause and recharge before returning refreshed for the remainder of the term.
Friday 18 September: RU OK? Day and World’s Greatest Shave School Fundraiser
On Friday of Week 9 there will be a “splash of yellow” casual clothes day with a $2 donation.
We encourage all students get involved on the day to help raise funds and awareness of the RU OK? Foundation and the Leukaemia Foundation. On the day there will be a bake sale along with lolly bags for sale in the quad. There will also be live music, picnic blankets to sit on and games available for students to partake in. All funds collected on the day will be donated to the RU OK? Foundation, and to the Leukaemia Foundation.
There are some guidelines that students need to adhere to, mostly due to health and safety requirements. Please refer to the following so that it can be an enjoyable and safe day for all:
- Shoulders must be covered (i.e. no strapless or singlet tops to be worn)
- Slogans and logos must not be offensive
- Shoes must cover feet properly (i.e. no thongs or ugg-boots)
- No heavy make-up (as per normal School expectations)
- Different jewellery may be worn, but still only one set of earrings
- Long hair must be tied back (as per normal School expectations)
- The day is not a costume or dress-up day ie. no ‘onesies’, no pyjamas
If your child has PE on the day, they are still expected to wear appropriate clothes for exercising in, although this may be non-PE uniform sports clothes. We look forward to an enjoyable day whilst raising important funds.
Lauren Connolly
Head of Middle School