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South Maddingley Road,
Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340
03 5366 4800

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Aintree (Rockbank) VIC 3336
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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Winter Silent Reading Party

Middle School students at Maddingley embraced the colder weather this term with a cosy evening of reading and community at the Hive Library.

Students and their parents were invited to join the after-hours reading event, sharing their favourite book and a pizza dinner in the beautiful surrounds of the Hive Library.

BMG has a wonderful culture of reading, with students challenging themselves to explore new authors, genres and topics. Research shows that students who read for pleasure have improved literacy and academic outcomes- what an enjoyable way for a student to improve their vocabulary, world knowledge and comprehension skills!

Mali Jorm – Head of Library Services

Middle School Term 3 

This week, the Middle School came alive with celebration as we recognised the incredible achievements of our students across academics, sports, leadership and creativity. It was a vibrant reminder of the talent, dedication and spirit that make our community so special.

From prestigious awards to thrilling competitions, here’s a snapshot of the highlights:

Compass Award Winners

This experiential learning program empowers students to grow in confidence, initiative and well-being. Congratulations to our trailblazers:

ICCES Winter Tour 2025 – Coaches Awards

Our athletes shone brightly on the field and court, earning recognition for their skill, teamwork and sportsmanship:

ICCES AFL Coaches Awards

Celebrating grit and game sense on the footy field:

Middle School House Chess Results

Strategic minds battled it out in a thrilling chess showdown. Congratulations to:

Da Vinci Award Winners

Honouring brilliance in Science, Technology, Literature and the Arts:

School Colours Awards

Recognising commitment and contribution to school life:

Single School Colours (50 points):

Lorelei W (6B), Lazarus S (6C), Zahra C (6C), Wintar T (7B), Charlotte V (7C), Harvey L (8A)

Double School Colours (100 points):

Reyan H (6A)

Interhouse Quiz Competition

The battle of brains has begun! Here are the current standings:

Years 5 & 6:

  1.  Pykes and Pyrites
  2.  Kororoit
  3. Lerderderg and Djerriwarrh

Years 7 & 8:

  1. Toolern and Parwan
  2. Pyrites
  3. Kororoit and Dale

A huge congratulations to all our award recipients and participants. Your hard work, passion and perseverance continue to inspire us all. Thank you to the families, teachers and coaches who support our students every step of the way.

Let’s keep the momentum going into Term 4!

Scott Bayne – Assistant Principal: Head of Middle School (Maddingley)

Year 5 Global Studies Staughton Vale Day

On Wednesday the 6th of August, the Year 5 students from Woodlea visited Staughton Vale as part of their Global Studies classes. The focus of the excursion was to explore how Staughton Vale and its surrounding environment have changed since colonisation and to learn about current management strategies used to address these impacts.
The excursion included three main activities: a walk to the observation deck with a field sketch, tree planting, and a scavenger hunt.
In the morning, the Year 5 students hiked to the observation deck, where they took in views of the surrounding landforms, including Mount Anakie and the You Yangs. They also identified visible human alterations to the landscape, such as cleared land and fencing.
During the tree planting session with Kimone Stacey-Missen, students discovered the significance of revegetation in restoring the natural environment, and together they planted 141 native seedlings.
After lunch, students participated in a scavenger hunt. Working in teams, they used a map to navigate to key locations around Staughton Vale. At each stop, they found a treasure box containing information that helped them further understand the area’s environmental changes.

Molly Fitzgerald – Head of Faculty: Humanities (Woodlea)

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