Celebrations

Last week we engaged in our second My Education Day for the term. The focus of our Term 3 days was jobs and future pathways. Students begun the day exploring the importance of school. They were urged to consider what school means to them, understand the place of schools in society and explore the impact on people in parts of the world where school is not accessible. Students then continued exploring future pathways and constructed their own dream job. A key theme of the day was centred around the notion that there are many different pathways to achieve a career.  These pathways allow us to obtain experience and knowledge and may even change the trajectory of one’s intended career progression.

Grade Focus

Last week, students received an individual code to complete their preferences for elective subjects to be studied for next year. Choice of subjects allows students to engage in topics of interest to them, whilst building upon or learning new skills. Students have been counselled through this process with their class teacher. For more information on making an informed decision and the requirements of subject selections for Grade 8 2022, students can access their Canvas Home Room course and follow the links to subject selection. Students are required to return their printed receipt, signed by parent/carer to complete the subject selection process.

The following reminders have again been discussed in this week’s grade assembly and within class teacher:

• Lockers must be locked at all times with your phone placed inside.
• Valuables should be locked in your locker at all times, or handed to the grade office for the day.
• Please wait until you are outside the Junior Common Room before you start eating.
• Breakfast Club - food and drinks need to be consumed before entering the Junior Common Room.
• After you have accessed your locker head straight to class.
• Once you arrive on school grounds, you must remain there until the end of the day.
• Arriving to class on time and prepared to maximise learning time.

2022 Classes

Last week, a letter was sent home with all students outlining the process for class creations for 2022. After three terms of learning, students have made new connections across the grade. Furthermore, teachers have a better understanding of students interests, learning styles and peer connections. All students are invited to return a form indicating their preferences of students they would like to be in a class with next year. These preferences will be taken into consideration when constructing classes for 2022. For more information, please see the relevant letter that was sent home. Students can obtain another copy of this from their Class Teachers.

Important Contacts

The Grade 7 teaching team this year consists of Mrs Katie Wightman (Junior School AP), Mr Tom Hartley (Grade 7 AST), Miss Nicole Williams (Grade Leader), Mr Stuart Withington (Grade Leader) and Class Teachers:

7A - Mr Leigh Richardson

7B - Mr Taylor Neilson

7C - Mrs Storm Pooley

7D - Mrs Rebecca Glasby

7E - Mr Sam Maddern

7F - Mr Sean Stevenson

7G - Mr Nicholas Parker