Middle School

This is just a short reminder to parents around the College’s expectations of our young people regarding studentship and being a part of our Shalom Community. Can I please ask for your support and assistance in reminding your child to have the necessary equipment each day so that they can engage positively and productively in their learning.

Lately we have seen a significant increase in students arriving without a pencil case or the required equipment (as per stationery lists) to participate in lessons. The charging of laptops each night is an expectation but unfortunately this is becoming a bigger issue than it needs to be and is starting to impact on classroom learning. Could you please check and ensure that your student is charging their device each evening in readiness for their next day at school.

Year 9 and Year 10 subject selections for 2025

The Year 9 & 10 Subject Selection Booklet for 2025 has been released to students. An email was sent to all Year 8 and Year 9 students advising them of this and where they can locate the information booklet. Parents can also access a copy of this by clicking this link.

Year 9 and Year 10 Subject Selection Evening – Tuesday 13 August

The information session for students and parents of Year 8 students selecting subject choices for Year 9, in 2025 will commence at 6.30pm. The information session for students and parents of Year 9 students selecting subject choices for Year 10 in 2025 will commence at 7pm.

Both presentations are short information sessions covering the subject selection process and platform we use to make subject choices online. They will also cover information about the number of Core and Elective subjects’ students are required to study, and where to access information about the subjects offered at each year level.

There will be no specific subject information given on each of the different subjects available to study because of the sheer volume on offer. This information is available in the Subject Selection Book. Heads of Department will be available on the night to address any questions you may have regarding the selection of subjects to study.

The timeline around the Year 9 and Year 10 subject selections are as follows:
5 August - Release of Subject Selection Booklet online
13 August - Edval WebChoice portal opens for student to select subjects
13 August - Parent Information Evening
23 August - Signed Edval WebChoice receipt to be handed into Student Reception

Term 3 - Elevate Education Free Parent Webinar Series

Webinars for this term are:
• How To Get (And Keep) Your Child Motivated. August 7, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• How You Can Make Technology an Ally (& Not the Enemy!). August 21, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• How To Help Your Child Improve Their Note Taking. September 4, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
• How You Can Support Your Child During Exams. September 18, 6:30-7:30pm (AEST)
To register please visit: https://go.elevateeducation.com/auschoolwebinars 

Mrs Gail Norris
Assistant Principal - Curriculum
gail_norris@shalomcollege.com