Being a part of the Middle School Leadership team has been one of the most exciting and rewarding things I have done this year. There are so many opportunities to spend time with the other students, and with the other leaders. One of the main things we organise are the Middle School Assemblies.
At first, the idea of running and organising a 25 minute assembly was quite daunting. Leading up to our first assembly with all of the Years 7 to 9 students, we were having meetings almost every day to plan and write what was going to happen. As the assembly got closer, we definitely started to feel the pressure. However, one of the best things about our team this year is that everyone is incredibly supportive. When one of us feels like we have too much work to do, the other leaders are always ready to help, even with short notice. Once we had figured out who was doing what for the assembly, we immediately started work.
One of the most fun things to do, but ultimately the hardest, is making a video. I was surprised by how much time it took to organise when we would film, who could be in the video and what it would be about. We are so lucky to have such incredible teachers who are able to help us organise the things that we struggle with. I can say with a lot of certainty, the Assemblies and all the other events we organise, would not be at all possible without the support and assistance of the staff.
We are not even halfway through the year, and I have already learnt so much about being a leader. We are not alone when it comes to organising things, and it’s okay to ask for help. We are always listening to the ideas of other people, regardless of whether they are a part of the leadership team or not. Everyone is a leader in their own right, and it’s incredible seeing other people embrace it.
Isabella Di Felice Year 9 | Middle School Leader
Being a leader is both a great fun role and a wonderful responsibility; even just in the weeks of school so far, it has been amazing to represent, entertain and talk to the Middle School boys. I am very optimistic for the year, with our Middle School theme of Wonder, Believe, Achieve, designed to encourage opportunity taking, self-confidence and individuality. The leadership team can all agree that we have a close connection through our roles, and a deep dedication to providing the Middle School boys with the environment they need to be able to comfortably thrive in terms of confidence and connection.
We have had a great time preparing content for assemblies (including a particularly fun video production) and various events to make the year as entertaining as possible. One such event is the Colour Run coming up on the afternoon of the last day of this term (Thursday 6 April) from 3:30 – 5.00pm. The event will include a sausage sizzle, coffee and ice-cream vans, and various fun mini-competitions and games. The main colourful attraction will take place on the oval, where runners will be splashed with colour while running – or walking – the course. Please bring a white top to collect colour, and a picnic blanket to enjoy the event with friends and family!
All Tintern students, staff and families are welcome. We would love to see you there!
I am excited to be able to work with a fantastic group of people this year, and I look forward to being able to present more information and events in the near future.
Hayden Glenk Year 9 | Middle School Leader
