Changesandtransitions

BySamanthaAbela

On the 9th June, many smiling, cheerful faces wearing polo shirts and brown shorts; ventured the corridor of the Middle School, peering in classrooms with a twinkle of curiosity in their eyes as they prepared themselves to the ‘Transition’ from Year 6 to Year 7. This is the vibe that accompanies the ‘Transition Day’ prepared by the Middle School Teaching team for our oldest Junior School boys!

Some were a bit apprehensive when they learnt about all the new subjects that they will learn, others had questions about discpline and a few were concerned with how long will they be allowed to play football. All these questions were answered by our team and all their minds were put at peace.

In fact, for many the Middle School is were the ‘real’ adventure begins here at St Edward’s College. The ‘many changes’ is soley a myth as in reality our boys already are used to changing teachers. They are used to having different subjects and the movement from one class to another is not constant but only for a few subjects.

This year apart from meeting the teachers, the parents were also treated to an informative talk by the INCO department and by Ms Grech of student support to discuss the various changes that the boys will encounter emotionally, physcologically and physically as they start hitting puberty. Middle school is a time of development where for many, they will be blooming in young men. It is the time where they will discover their true likes and dislikes, form lasting friendships based on loyalty and explore new things. The boys start to slowly leave the nest and assert their independance. Having said that, it is important to always guide them, mentor them and keep an open dialogue with them.

The Middle School team looks forward to welcome these shining young minds next September and wish them all the very best to enjoy the Summer Holidays as they prepare for their next big adventure.

On the 9th June, many smiling, cheerful faces wearing polo shirts and brown shorts; ventured the corridor of the Middle School, peering in classrooms with a twinkle of curiosity in their eyes as they prepared themselves to the ‘Transition’ from Year 6 to Year 7. This is the vibe that accompanies the ‘Transition Day’ prepared by the Middle School Teaching team for our oldest Junior School boys!

Some were a bit apprehensive when they learnt about all the new subjects that they will learn, others had questions about discpline and a few were concerned with how long will they be allowed to play football. All these questions were answered by our team and all their minds were put at peace.

In fact, for many the Middle School is were the ‘real’ adventure begins here at St Edward’s College. The ‘many changes’ is soley a myth as in reality our boys already are used to changing teachers. They are used to having different subjects and the movement from one class to another is not constant but only for a few subjects.

This year apart from meeting the teachers, the parents were also treated to an informative talk by the INCO department and by Ms Grech of student support to discuss the various changes that the boys will encounter emotionally, physcologically and physically as they start hitting puberty.

Middle school is a time of development where for many, they will be blooming in young men. It is the time where they will discover their true likes and dislikes, form lasting friendships based on loyalty and explore new things. The boys start to slowly leave the nest and assert their independance. Having said that, it is important to always guide them, mentor them and keep an open dialogue with them.

The Middle School team looks forward to welcome these shining young minds next September and wish them all the very best to enjoy the Summer Holidays as they prepare for their next big adventure.