Issue #6 12 June 2026

As we come to the end of another busy and productive semester, I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate our Year 9 and Year 10 students on the commitment, resilience and growth they have demonstrated throughout the term.

Exam Success

First of all, a big congratulations to all Middle Sub School students on successfully completing their Semester One examinations.

Exams provide an important opportunity for students to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and understanding they have developed throughout the semester. It was pleasing to see students approach the examination period with maturity, focus and a positive attitude. Across both year levels, students conducted themselves exceptionally well in the exam environment and should be proud of the effort they put into their preparation and performance.

While examinations are only one measure of achievement, they are an important milestone in developing study habits, time management skills and academic confidence as students progress through their schooling journey. We look forward to celebrating the results and achievements that reflect the hard work students have invested over the past semester.

Celebrating Academic Achievement

Our most recent Progress Reports have once again highlighted the outstanding efforts of many students across the Middle Sub School.

We are delighted to share that 82 students in our Middle School achieved a GPA above 3.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to their learning, consistent effort and positive engagement in the classroom. Even more impressively, 19 students achieved a GPA of 3.9 or higher, an exceptional accomplishment that reflects sustained academic excellence across all of their subjects.

These results are a testament not only to the dedication of our students, but also to the support provided by families and staff. Congratulations to all students on their achievements, and we encourage everyone to continue striving for personal growth and success as we move into Semester Two.

Semester Two Begins

Semester Two classes are about to get underway, starting on Monday 15th June, bringing with it new opportunities, new challenges and exciting learning experiences.

For many students, the beginning of a new semester means commencing new elective subjects, working with different classmates and teachers, and exploring areas of interest that may influence future pathways. It is also an opportunity for students to reflect on their Semester One achievements and set new goals for the months ahead.

I encourage all students to maintain the positive learning habits they have developed throughout the year and continue to challenge themselves both academically and personally.

Uniform Expectations

As the colder weather continues, we ask families to support the college by ensuring students are attending school in the correct uniform each day.

The most common uniform concerns we are currently addressing include:

• Wearing non-school jumpers or hoodies instead of approved college uniform items. Please know, that hoodies of no kind will be permitted to wear at school, even with parent notes due to safety.
• Wearing Physical Education uniform on days when students do not have PE classes scheduled.
• Facial hair – students are reminded that they are expected to arrive at school clean shaven.
• Earrings and fake nails – these remain an Occupational Health and Safety concern. Nails should be of a reasonable length, and hooped earrings and facial piercings are not permitted.

We appreciate the support of families in helping maintain our high standards and ensuring all students represent the college positively.

Looking Forward

Planning is already well underway for our upcoming course counselling and careers sessions for both Year 9 and Year 10 students.

These sessions are an important part of helping students make informed decisions about their future learning pathways. Students will have opportunities to explore subject options, discuss career interests, review pathway possibilities and receive guidance as they begin planning for 2027 and beyond.

For our Year 9 students, this will involve considering their Year 10 program and how it aligns with their strengths, interests and future aspirations and will begin with our upcoming Geelong Tertiary Futures Program. Year 10 students will begin exploring the wide range of senior school pathways available to them, including VCE, VCE Vocational Major, VET and other post-school opportunities.

We look forward to working closely with students and families throughout this process to ensure every student is supported in making informed and meaningful decisions about their future.

As always, thank you to our students, families and staff for their continued support of the Middle Sub School. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable break and look forward to seeing what our students achieve during Semester Two.