Happy Valley School

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Above:  Emily Valentine-Reardon rides the earth ball

Student Comments

Orientation Day was great fun and we think most of the Year 6s are looking forward to next year.
Paige Cooper (Year 6)

The day was good because I talked to lots of people that I wouldn't normally talk to.
Alicia Fitton (Year 7)

I think the day was well planned and I liked all the activities.
Laura Knobloch (Year 7)

Orientation Day was good because I got to meet new people and I enjoyed it very much.
Erin Limbert (Year 7)

It was fun. The best thing was when Mr Marshall jumped up on the earth ball.
Ashley Karran (Year 7)

I think the day was well organized and there were lots of fun activities.
Jordana Neville (Year 7)

The idea of the day was to get to know people outside your usual friendship group.
Emily Megson (Year 6)

I think it was the best day of the school year ...... Except for the last day of school !
Brad Middleton (Year 7)

It was great fun when we got to jump onto the earth ball.
David Stephens (Year 7)

It beats a normal school day!
Rory Porter (Year 7)

 

 

Responsibility
Respect
Integrity

In 2000, our "Middle School" is made up of two classes of Year 6 and two classes of Year 7 students. Teachers of these classes meet regularly to plan and programme whole group activities, while there are many smaller group and individual programmes that occur class by class.

The year begins  with the whole Middle Schooling Orientation Day, incorporating group activities through "Life Be In It" games in the morning, and self development and goal setting activities in the afternoon. This is followed by a week long aquatics programme for all Years 6&7 students at Port Noarlunga.

Throughout the year, there will be many activities involving the older students, encouraging them to display leadership, collaboration and participation in school programmes.  This  includes a focus on work education, transition to high school and another exciting camping experience. 

Above:  Middle school students enjoying experiences with an earth ball

The main aims of Orientation Day are as follows:-

  • To promote leadership skills

  • To foster a sense of cooperation and team-work

  • To have fun

  • To encourage students to participate in a wider range of school programmes

  • To enable students to display leaderships skills

  • To provide self development and goal setting activities

  • To increase self confidence in our senior students

  • To provide an opportunity for students, staff and parents to interact

Above:  Year 6 and 7 students enjoying one of the morning activities

Above: Parents preparing a B.B.Q. lunch

Above: The B.B.Q. lunch and drinks were enjoyed by the students

Above: Parachute activities were a great hit with the students

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