the year about high expectations, excellence, looking at the bigger picture, ‘sweating the small stuff’, school values and representing the School with pride and honour.
together with enthusiasm and pride at a number of events throughout the year.
Our new student leadership structure, which saw each of our student leaders take responsibility for a portfolio, has seen them actively engaged in improving the School throughout the year. Their contributions have made a genuine difference and seeing them present their work in assemblies has been a particular highlight.
Our new partnership with Dr Arne Rubinstein, and the depth of knowledge he has brought to the Middle School with his experience in working alongside boys, parents and staff, has been truly inspiring. The Father/Son Weekend in Portsea in particular reinforced the important changes a boy goes through on his journey to becoming a happy, healthy and successful young man.
The introduction of choral classes has added a great deal to the Middle School culture. Encouraging boys to sing can give them confidence in their voice and in themselves, and it was with a great sense of pride that I watched all Middle School boys sing
While there are wonderful learning opportunities happening inside the Middle School classrooms every day, there are also some incredible feats in learning happening outside the classroom too. One such fine example was iDesign. Talking to the
boys about their projects in the lead up to and during iDesign week was as inspirational as it was impressive. For many, the learning experience was remarkable and something they will never forget, and the benefits of the process and working with a mentor, immeasurable. It is a pleasure and a privilege to lead the Middle School. I look back on the year with a great sense of pride at the achievements of all our boys and look forward to an equally exciting and rewarding 2017.
Jeremy Martin Head of the Middle School GRAMMARIAN 2016
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