Time for Transition

Last Friday's Middle School Assembly really showcased the growth in our Middle School boys. Whilst their physical development and marching ability are the most obvious, their response to big issues and questions, their willingness to help a friend in need, show compassion, and to have a greater appreciation for the opportunities they have is a great reward for us all as we approach the end of another year.

We have two more Middle School Assemblies left this year, with our final Awards Assembly in Week 7 that recognises boys who have demonstrated the IBO Learner Profiles and Attitudes on a consistent basis across the curriculum throughout the year.

The Transition element of the Middle School mission is an aspect taking on greater emphasis this term as we prepare boys and classes for next year. Orientation Day two weeks ago gave boys the chance to see and experience where they will be next year and to understand how the expectations upon them grow. In Week 5 Year 7 boys will spend several days on the Senior School campus as we give them an opportunity to understand their new environment and the movement, behaviour and self-management expectations they need to contend with next year.

Middle School Staff News

After four years at Scotch College Mr Stuart Shirley 7S will be moving on at the end of this year, after accepting a position at Brisbane Grammar School commencing in 2014. We are in the process of recruiting to replace Mr Shirley. Mrs Anna Couzic will commence 12 months Maternity Leave at the start of 2014. Congratulations to Mrs Katie Frampton who gave birth to Lillian Rose Frampton on 25 October.

Richard Ledger

Head of Middle School