Middle Moments

Supporting resilience

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Compassionate and passionate students.

Caritas Day 2023
Thank you to everyone involved in our Caritas Day festivities. Middle School Home Groups organised a wide variety of stalls to support Caritas Australia, the Catholic Church's international aid and development agency who work hand in with marginalised communities in Australia and overseas.

"To me, Caritas Day is a way for the whole community to come together for a good cause. Caritas and Project Compassion collectively inspires us all to 'be more'. Seeing the whole community come together on this special day is a truly great occasion that every one of the students looks forward to each year." Annabelle Phillips, Year 9

Well done to everyone involved in preparing for this event. The support we provide Caritas Australia contributes to the organisation’s important aid and development work and is greatly appreciated.

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Year 7 Camp
Outdoor camps combine powerful elements promoting resilience, risk, and uncertainty. The recent Year 7 Camp saw students sliding down a giant tube, swinging on ropes across a creek, navigating obstacle courses, and riding mountain bikes – all examples of stepping out of their comfort zones and building resilience

"At Woodhouse Activity Centre we were met with beautiful weather, the sun was shining and it was warm throughout our camp experience. As soon as both groups arrived, the staff at Beyond the Classroom got us straight into the first day of activities, mountain bike riding and bushwalking along the Heysen Trail, before returning to camp to set up tents and prepare for the evening ahead.

Night activities involved a solitude experience after a short night walk, and making milo on a trangia, before settling down into our tents for the night. We also got to visit the rivers that run through the Woodhouse complex and fish for small animals, learning about the local environment and habitats within the site.

A highlight was Challenge Hill, where we got to take on various physical challenges requiring us to climb, swing and crawl through tight spaces to be successful. We would like to thank the caterers, Beyond the Classroom, and Mercedes College staff that helped in the organisation and running of our camps." Gilbert Pronk and Maggie Robinson

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End of Term
It has been a wonderfully busy Term and I encourage students to reflect on their approach to learning and return from the break refreshed and ready to continue their journey.

Enjoy a safe and relaxing break.

Ben Dray
Head of Middle School