At the heart of Silkwood Middle School is our shared purpose:
Adventuring with life and finding voice.
This purpose comes to life each day through learning experiences that invite students to think deeply, act bravely, and grow authentically. Our young people are learning to see themselves as capable, reflective, and connected learners in a changing world.
Following the Festival of Light, Middle School Exhibitions will take place from Wednesday to Friday.
These exhibitions are a compulsory part of the Silkwood learning program and student learning cycle. We ask families to please book and attend to celebrate student learning and progress.
Exhibitions are an important part of how we help students make sense of their learning journey. They provide an opportunity for students to:
They are also an important point in our learning cycle, supporting:
Importantly, Exhibitions ensure that:
Exhibitions are one of the clearest moments where we see learning become visible, and where we see the impact of strong relationships and consistent feedback in action.
Across Middle School, students are developing key capabilities through:
In Years 6 and 7, students are building foundational skills and working towards mastery of key concepts.
In Years 8 and 9, students are refining these skills and applying them in more complex and real-world contexts.
Students will share their growth and learning through their Exhibitions, reflecting on the goals they have set, the progress they have made, and the achievements they can now demonstrate as part of their learning journey.
Our recent Open Night was a strong reflection of Middle School spirit and community connection.
Despite the weather, the turnout and energy were excellent. Our advisors and students did a fantastic job sharing their learning and welcoming families into their learning spaces. It was a proud moment for the Middle School community.
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