Term 2 Middle School Reflections and Term 3 Outlook

As Term 2 draws to a close, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the remarkable achievements of our Middle School students throughout the semester. This has been a term marked by high levels of engagement, meaningful learning experiences, and commendable student growth. We are exceptionally proud of the progress made across the Middle School community.

Our Year 10 students have demonstrated strong commitment and maturity, participating in a variety of future-focused activities. These included the Level Up lessons, attendance at the Mega Career Expo, and, most significantly, the completion of their Senior Education and Training (SET) Plans. These experiences have equipped students with valuable insights and direction as they begin to consider their senior schooling and post-school pathways.

Year 9 students have also had a productive and inspiring term. Their learning was enriched by a number of sessions delivered by external organisations. We extend our sincere appreciation to Central Queensland University (CQU), Darumbal Community Youth Services, Queensland Rail, The Smith Family, and the Grin & Tonic theatre troupe for providing engaging and impactful presentations that broadened our students’ understanding of the world beyond the classroom.

Semester Reports and Ongoing Support

Semester report cards will be available shortly and offer families a comprehensive overview of student achievement and areas for further development. These reports serve as a valuable tool to identify strengths and determine any additional support that may be needed moving forward.

We encourage families to reach out to our dedicated Middle School staff if they have concerns regarding attendance, behaviour, or academic performance:

• Mr Malcolm Kenny – Year 9 Coordinator | mkenn261@eq.edu.au
• Mr Tim Hodgetts – Year 10 Coordinator | tmhod0@eq.edu.au
• Ms MJ Hamblin – Youth Support Coordinator | mhamb24@eq.edu.au
• Ms Rebecca Meurant – Guidance Officer | rmeur1@eq.edu.au
• Ms Christine McTaggart – Guidance Officer | cmcta3@eq.edu.au
• Mrs Jordanna Kele – Head of Department, Middle School | jkele35@eq.edu.au

Alternatively, please contact the school office on (07) 4924 7888.

Looking Ahead to Term 3

There are several exciting events on the horizon as we prepare for another action-packed term. Key dates include:

• Week 1 – NAIDOC Parade
• Week 2 – ARTIE Launch & ADF Careers Session
• Week 3 – Year 9 into 10 Parent and Student Information Evening | Year 10 PISA Testing
• Week 7 – Year 10 Immunisations
• Week 8 – Student Free Day (Friday)

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our students, staff, and families for their continued efforts and support throughout the term. We wish everyone a safe, restful, and well-deserved holiday break, and we look forward to welcoming students back for a successful and enriching Term 3. 

Jordanna Kele

HOD Middle School