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Maddingley Campus

South Maddingley Road,
Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340
03 5366 4800

Woodlea Campus

111 Frontier Avenue,
Aintree (Rockbank) VIC 3336
03 5366 4900

Early Learning Centre

111 Frontier Avenue,
Aintree (Rockbank) VIC 3336
03 5366 4999

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Maddingley

Middle School Final Assembly

The final Middle School assembly of the year was a wonderful occasion that brought our community together to celebrate the achievements of our students. It was a fitting way to conclude the term, highlighting excellence across sport, academics and creative pursuits.

The Principal’s Awards recognised two students who have excelled at the highest level. Harbin A of Year 5 represented Victoria in both Athletics and Cross Country at the State Finals, while Rose A of Year 8 proudly represented Australia in soccer at the Under 16 East Mallorca Cup in Spain. These accomplishments reflect, not only talent, but also dedication and resilience.

The Bacchus Marsh Grammar STEM Showcase once again demonstrated the creativity and innovation of our students. In the Years 5 and 6 Experimental Design category, first place was awarded to Ayansh G. In the Years 7 and 8 Design a Device to Solve a Real World Problem category, Aadi M achieved both first place and the People’s Choice Award, with Samarjot A and Aahana S recognised in second and third place respectively. The Open Competition Game Design Challenge saw strong performances from Arjun C and Rnvir A in second place, and from Reyan H, Aarav V and Aarav P in third place.

School Colours were awarded to students who have contributed significantly to the life of the school. Single School Colours were presented to Ruby S, Kayla S, Anna D and Jerix A. Double School Colours, recognising an even higher level of commitment, were awarded to Kaleb H and Samuel B.

Special recognition was given to Reyan H who achieved Level 4 in the Compass Award programme, an outstanding accomplishment. In addition, Ryan B received an Honourable Mention in the Poetry Award for his piece Voices in Colour, a testament to the strength of creative expression within our school.

Celebrating Our Avid Readers – The 100 Club!

We are thrilled to recognise the incredible efforts of our students who have borrowed over 100 books this year! Their love of reading is inspiring and sets a wonderful example for our school community. Congratulations to the following students:

Year 5

1st: William W (5A) – 337 books!

2nd: Taylah D (5C) – 125 books

3rd: Harsimar D (5A) – 119 books

4th: Joanna M (5B) – 101 books

Year 6

1st: Divjot S (6B) – 138 books

2nd: Adwikaa S (6A) – 127 books

3rd: Gurkeerat K (6D) – 115 books

Year 7

1st: Daiwik Y (7G) – 222 books!

2nd: Ansh V (7B) – 149 books

3rd: Ipsita S (7F) – 123 books

What an amazing achievement! These students have shown dedication and a true passion for reading. We encourage all students to keep exploring new stories and ideas through books.

As we look ahead, there are several important dates for families to note. Examinations for Years 7 and 8 commenced on 19 November. On 28 November, Year 7 (2026) Orientation Day will take place, alongside the Year 5 to Year 6 Step Up Day. Year 6 students will enjoy their Celebration Day on 9 December, followed by House Music on 11 December. The Middle School Awards ceremony will be held on 12 December.

This assembly was not only a celebration of individual achievement, but also a reminder of the collective spirit that defines Bacchus Marsh Grammar. We are proud of every student who has contributed to the life of the Middle School this year and look forward to continuing this journey of growth and success together.

Scott Bayne – Head of Middle School -Maddingley Campus

2025 Olympiad and Maths Challenge

Over the course of the year, students have participated in rigorous mathematics competitions including the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads and the Australian Maths Trust Maths Challenge.

For the Maths Olympiad students competed individually in four competitions spread throughout the course of the year building their problem solving skills and deepening their understanding in Mathematics.

In the Maths Challenge, students worked in small groups of two to four over the course of two weeks, often giving up their lunch time to solve a set of six challenging questions.

Well done to Archit Rajesh (Year 8), Edgar Tedjasukmana (Year 7), Alex Eldridge (Year 6) and Gabriel Llaneza (Year 5) who scored the highest score at Maddingley in the Maths Olympiad.

We’d also like to acknowledge the following students who have received a prize:

Well done to all of those who participated in both competitions.

Jennifer Kain – Teacher

Woodlea

Year 5 Camp at Queenscliff – An Unforgettable Adventure!

Our Year 5s had an action-packed week at Camp Wyuna, creating memories they’ll never forget!

Students dove straight into coastal fun, getting into wet suits, grabbing surfboards and catching wave after wave. They also enjoyed boogie boarding and a high-energy beach carnival filled with team-versus-team games that had everyone cheering.

Beach exploration gave students the chance to discover fascinating sea creatures along the shoreline, while a visit to the Queenscliff Discovery Centre let them get hands-on with marine life – we even met a few friendly puffer fish!

On land, the adventure continued with a bike ride through beautiful Queenscliff and a delicious pizza-making session where students crafted their own pizzas from scratch (and happily ate the results!). They also learned valuable outdoor skills by pitching their own tents and cooking hearty chicken nachos over the campfire.

The evenings were just as exciting, especially the much-anticipated talent show in which students shone with fantastic performances that wowed their peers and teachers alike.

We are incredibly proud of every student for their enthusiasm, resilience and teamwork throughout the entire camp experience.

It was a week full of fun, friendship and new experiences – well done, Year 5!

The Grade 5 Woodlea Team

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