I extend a warm welcome to new and returning Middle School families. I hope that you have been able to enjoy a break over the summer holidays and that both you and your daughter are ready to begin the new academic year.

Below I have summarised some important information for the beginning of the year. Further information can be found for students and families in the front pages of the School Diary.

Absences

Please notify the School of any absences using SEQTA Engage by 9.00am. This is crucial to ensure the safety of all students.

Homework Timetables

Girls in the Middle School are provided with a Homework Timetable, and they should complete a maximum of 20 minutes for each of the subjects assigned that day. Girls are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they require around their other commitments with their teachers.

Mobile Phone and Smart Watch Policy

Middle School students should not bring phones or smart watches to school unless their parents seek written permission from me. Phones and smart watches must be kept in their lockers at all times throughout the day. If a girl is found using a phone or smart watch during the day, it will be confiscated for a period of time to be determined by their Head of School.

NAPLAN

Year 7 and 9 students will undertake NAPLAN testing in March this year. Information about the testing will be made available on SEQTA Engage for families to read soon.

Heads of House and Form Teachers

Mr Andrew Mittiga will be the Acting Head of Cedar House for 2023. There have been a few changes to Middle School Form teachers that are summarised in the table below.

AMARYLLIS

• Head of House: Elyse Purkis
• Year 9: Thomas Keller
• Year 8: Liana Rossi
• Year 7: Brad Waller

ANTHOLIZA

• Head of House: Maria Criaris
• Year 9: Emma Phillips
• Year 8: Sarah Wheeler
• Year 7: Brittany Neeb

CAROB

• Head of House: Tansy Chen
• Year 9: Cassie Pope
• Year 8: Kari Doyle
• Year 7: Angela Sciberras-Xiong

CEDAR

• Head of House: Andrew Mittiga
• Year 9: Cathy Juniper
• Year 8: Bella Drioli-Phillips
• Year 7: Isabella Cansdell

SPARAXIS

• Head of House: Julie Grant
• Year 9: Brigette Lee
• Year 8: Isabella Silvestri
• Year 7: Ruth Shrimpton

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your daughter’s Form teacher, Head of House or feel free to contact me via email or by phone (8344 6688).

School ID Photographs

On Monday 6 February, Event Photo will be taking School ID photos in the Gym for all girls.

Please view the following schedule to see when your daughter is required to be in the Gym to have her photo taken.

Girls are required to wear their Summer uniform.

Girls who are absent on Monday will have their photo taken at another time.