Middle School

Assalaamu alaikum Parents/Caregivers

We are almost at the close of Term 1. It is obvious to me, that the year 7 students have settled in and are taking learning seriously despite the uncertain times of the pandemic.

In year seven English, they used specialized appropriate language combined with a strong personal connection to the topic when writing genres like Persuasive Texts, Narratives and Recounts, in order to engage the reader. They utilised opportunities to share their point of view, using typical relevant phrases in sessions of discussion.

The students set off to a good start by writing an explanatory text of how they spent their vacation. Thus, they developed the skills of writing a recount. In addition to the NAPLAN spellings practice they revised language conventions twice a week. Through the learning process the students were encouraged to read narrative texts, analyse them and create their own conclusions after group discussions. They also completed a Narrative Text ensuring the application of the skills they acquired in the learning process. The transitioning for them from Primary to Middle School was not a smooth process, none the less, with much encouragement and support they have blossomed well.

In year seven History, a timeline of ancient Roman history created by the students gave a good start to their learning process. They researched, shared, discussed and presented their summative on a still standing ancient Roman mystery. They finished their learning by creating either a picture or a model of special artefacts of the Roman era. The whole learning process was informative and exciting.

In year seven Mathematics, students battled number patterns, number properties, place value of numbers and prime factorisation methods. Students bent over their books to capture the concepts and practice them earnestly. Class tests taken were to gather acquired knowledge after every chapter was completed. Students completed an Investigation on specific concepts individually.

In year eight Mathematics, every student revised Number Properties and all about real numbers. Algebraic operations and percentages followed next. Students completed exercises from the text and from online education Perfect website. They completed practice sheets before every test and prepared themselves well to tackle every Math activity. Students completed an Investigation on specific concepts individually.

In year eight History, students dwelled into medieval period, amazing knowledge on the specifications of that era. The social life at that time, crime and punishments, architecture, art and government systems. They analysed ‘Black Death’ at that time and compared it with ‘The Covid Pandemic’ of today.

– Ms. Christina Bella Rodrigues

Civics and Citizenship Teacher