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Dripstone Middle School
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25.01.2022 The annual SCHOOL SURVEY from the Department of Education is running this month. It collects opinions of staff, students and their families about the school. The results help school improvement. Link to survery > https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/Ry7RwPuX
25.01.2022 This morning we welcome Year 6 students from Alawa Primary School and Wagaman Primary School for an orientation day. This is just one of the programs we offer to Year 6 students from our feeder schools to help with the transition from Primary School into Middle School. The morning started with an activity called "Discovering Dripstone." Students formed smaller groups and took a tour of the school, guided by some Dripstone Year 9's. For the rest of the morning Year 6 students will attend classes in Science, Maths and Humanities. After recess they also have the chance to chose one of FIVE specialist subject classes to attend.
24.01.2022 This evening we celebrated the achievements and the graduation of our Year 9 Class of 2020. Subject awards and as well as special awards were given out to students who excelled this year. We hope you enjoy watching this video, which was featured at the end of tonight's presentation evening. Thank you to our special guests for attending this evening and presenting awards including Lauren Moss : Member for Casuarina & Nicole Manison : Member for Wanguri.... Congratulations to the students of Dripstone Middle School Class of 2020.
24.01.2022 All parents and carers are invited. This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s class teachers and find out what students are learning this year. Parents and carers are able to establish a relationship with their child's teachers and to gain an understanding of the expectations for learning in each subject.
22.01.2022 VIDEO: While most students are still on their way to school, the Dripstone Clontarf Academy boys have already completed their warmup lap in "Morning Training." It's held every Tuesday and Friday and provides a great start to the day by promoting a healthy body and healthy mind. All students are welcome to attend.
21.01.2022 This morning the NT Minister for Education Lauren Moss visited Dripstone Middle School. Year 9 students Budi and Jason gave the Minister a tour of the Dripstone Clontarf Academy room and showcased all that they have achieved this year.
21.01.2022 This year marks the 79th anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin. Today we pause and reflect on our history as Territorians, on those lost and the importance of th...is event for our present and future. It's fantastic to see young Territorians like these students from Dripstone Middle School taking part in today's City of Darwin's commemoration and acknowledging this critical part of Australia's history.
21.01.2022 After applying to the Local Schools Community Fund, Dripstone was able to secure a grant to purchase VR headsets and computers to operate them. Our local federal member of parliament, Luke Gosling stopped by for students to showcase the headsets and their capabilities. Students monitored each other's heart rate as they attempted to navigate a roller coaster simulator. Students observed changes in heart rates as they drove through different sections of the track. Much to the e...xcitement of students, Mr Gosling stepped up to tackle the course. Students were surprised to observe no change in heart rate from Mr Gosling who remained calm and composed during his experience. The headsets are expected to be used by students across a range of subject areas to learn in the virtual world.
19.01.2022 The Tournament of Minds presentation was held today (online via Zoom). Students were able to join from the school library. Were they happy with the judges results?... *SPOILER ALERT! - They Won!* Dripstone had two groups enter this year. One chose to solve a problem relating to Language Literature and the other Social Science. Tournament of Minds gives students the opportunity to solve authentic, open-ended challenges that foster creative, divergent thinking whilst developing collaborative enterprise, excellence and teamwork. Congratulations Dripstone TOMS Teams! Tournament of Minds NT Tournament of Minds
18.01.2022 There are some great prizes up for grabs in our Dripstone Raffle Fundraiser. To purchase tickets phone the school office on (08) 8983 7777
18.01.2022 A special morning tea was held on Friday for Women's Health Week. The morning tea was hosted by our Dripstone Stars girls, who made a small presentation with reminders to take time out to check in on your health and to keep making positive changes that can last a lifetime.
18.01.2022 School Cross Country was held this morning at Dripstone Middle School. This year it's being run a little bit different, staggering start times of each year level throughout the morning. --- YEAR 8 : First up this morning was Year 8. When the front runners approached the finish line, it was a battle between Pedro and Aiden. The lead changed 3 times in the last 100 metres. Pedro from House Carpentaria snatched the victory by a single stride.... The first girl across the line was Imogen from House Alexandra, who dominated the rest of the field. --- YEAR 7 : Year 7 was next to compete, with over 100 students participating. Jarius from House Carpentaria sprinted out to an early lead. Some doubted weather he'd be able to keep up such a fast pace for the whole race. When the leaders rounded the final bend towards the finish line, there he was with a commanding lead. Congratulations Jarius for the overall win. The first Year 7 girl to finish was Island-Bleu also from House Carpentaria. She completed the race with a strong finish which helped her achieve 2nd place overall behind Jarius. --- YEAR 9 : After recess it was Year 9's turn to run the course. Strategy played a big role at the start line, with some runners competing heavily for an early lead. But it was Marcellus from House Carpentaria that was able to maintain a solid speed throughout the whole race and achieve overall victory. Angeline representing House Phoenix put in a heap of effort to be the first girl overall in Year 9.
18.01.2022 VIDEO: Congratulations to Dripstone Middle School's Miss Charleen Conroy on being selected to take part in the Gandel Holocaust Studies Program. Hundereds of teachers from around Australia submitted applications, and after an intensive selection process, Miss Conroy has been successful. It's a subject Miss Conroy is quite passionate about and includes an 18 day trip to Israel (possibly next year) where she will learn from historians and actual Holocaust survivors.
17.01.2022 Did you know Dripstone Middle School offers Judo as an elective subject? Our Judo students are able to focus on improving oneself physically, mentally and morally in a safe and positive environment. On Friday Dripstone Judo students from all year levels participated in a tournament in the school gymnasium. Students competed at an impressively high level, while also displaying sportsmanship and respect towards each other.
17.01.2022 Our visiting Year 6 "Young Achievers" have been putting the finishing touches on their Aquaponics Systems this morning. Today is the final Young Achievers Day for the year at Dripstone Middle School. We hold a Young Achievers Day in each term, where we welcome approximately 60 Year 6 students from five different primary schools in the area. Their task for 2020 was to learn about water pollution and come up with real-life ways to combat it. After splitting into groups students... decided to build Aquaponics Systems. They have been building them from scratch using their own designs. When completed, the Aquaponics Systems will be able to clean and filter water, while also providing a place to grow plants. While the engineering design teams have been building the aquaponics systems downstairs, the public relations teams have been working upstairs in the library on how they can present their products to consumers. These Young Achievers Days are part of the transition programs we offer at Dripstone Middle School, and are to help students build their curiosity and creativity, whilst working with new friends who will be part of their Year 7 classes next year.
16.01.2022 As part of the Rex Bara Football Competition, the Dripstone Clontarf Academy boys participated in their Round 2 match yesterday after school. It was the Dripstone Clontarf Academy against a combined team of the Nightcliff and Haileybury Clontarf Academys. The skill level was jaw-dropping at times, which was matched only by the brotherhood and sportsmanship between the players.
15.01.2022 FANTASTIC FRIDAY: Today our School Ambassadors presented to the Minister for Education, Year 7, 8 and 9 students competed in a Judo tournament in the school gymnasium, and of course our CROP AND COLOUR fundraiser event was held today.
13.01.2022 Year 5 students from our feeder primary schools in the area have been invited to visit Dripstone for a series of Science Fairs. The first two were conducted this week, with more to continue next week. One of the many activities today involved unlocking the secrets of DRY ICE.
13.01.2022 TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY 24th FEB) - Each year we hold a Meet and Greet evening for parents and carers to familiarise themselves with the school, staff and teachers. Parents are able to chat with teachers in all subject areas to learn more about student expectations and learning for 2021.
13.01.2022 It's KINDNESS MONTH at Dripstone Middle School. The aim for the month is to spread kindness around Dripstone and help students identify when others are showing kindness towards them. Students will be logging their acts of kindness both completed and recieved. We look forward to sharing with the school community some of the acts of kindness at the end of Kindness Month.
12.01.2022 We are getting ever so close to today's goal of $10,000 raised for the Little Heroes Foundation. We are now accepting donations over the phone. You can call the front office to make a donation by phoning (08) 8983 7777
11.01.2022 Tomorrow will celebrate World Teachers Day (Friday 30th October) It's a great opportunity for students to acknowledge the exceptional work that our teachers and staff put into making sure our students develop the skills and knowledge to be successful, confident and capable citizens. We will also be celebrating Mrs Karen Newman, our Aboriginal Educator Worker and Mrs Charleen Conroy, our Year 7 Coordinator who are both finalists for the 2020 Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards and will be attending a special event tomorrow evening.
10.01.2022 With the wet season fast approaching, the Department of Education is calling for volunteers for the 2020-21 season to work in cyclone shelters if and when required. Volunteers will be involved in a number of supporting roles and activities including helping to manage the cyclone shelters.
10.01.2022 Year 6 students from Wanguri Primary visited Dripstone Middle School today for an action-packed orientation day. Students took part in a range of classes including maths, science, humanites, PE, art and judo. These orientation days make up part of our Year 6 Transition Programs that we offer to all primary schools within the Casuarina Education Precinct. They are designed to give students a chance to spend a day as a Middle School Student and make the move from Primary School next year as smooth as possible.
09.01.2022 VIDEO: Early this morning while most of us were hitting the snooze button for the 4th time, our Dripstone Stars Foundation Girls were arriving at Nightcliff Jetty to meet with other Stars from across Darwin. These gatherings are held periodically and aim to build connections and friendships with girls from other schools.
09.01.2022 "Fly Me Up To Where You Are": Year 8 Art students worked on flags depicting their hopes and dreams as part of the 2021 Darwin Festival. The work is a collaborative piece by artist Tiffany Singh. The dream flags will join 5,000 other students work from around the NT.
08.01.2022 Earlier in term 3 we shared that some of our students entered into the LTANT Language Competition. Schools from across the Northern Territory entered the competition in a range of languages. Dripstone had 6 groups that submitted an entry. The results are in... Four of the groups placed, with two of those WINNING their category. Congratulations to all of the students who were involved and also Ms Atsas, Dripstone's Modern Greek teacher for your hard work.
07.01.2022 VIDEO: It doesn't matter how you say it, the message is still the same... R U OK Day is this Thursday and all students will be taking time to work through some activities and discovering more about this year's message that "THERE'S MORE TO SAY AFTER R U OK?" NT COGSO Education NT
07.01.2022 In Art students have been combining a range of techniques to create some great pieces. This lesson combined tie dye and screen printing.
05.01.2022 This is a message for parents and carers of students who are currently in Year 6. Dripstone Middle School is holding a Year 6 Parent Information Evening and School Tour FOR ENROLMENT INTO YEAR 7 IN 2021. WEDNESDAY 26th AUGUST 2020 - 5pm to 6pm in the School Library. Leanyer School Nakara Primary School Wagaman Primary School Wanguri Primary Alawa Primary School
05.01.2022 Year 8 Art students have recently competed some character sculptures. They were tasked to design a character in 2D and then recreate it in 3D.
04.01.2022 This term the Year 9 Dripstone Clontarf Engagement Class have been running a basketball tournament. It's being held each Thursday at lunchtime. Seven teams have entered the competition which includes students from all year levels and also one staff team. Finals will be held later in the term.
04.01.2022 Dripstone Science hit the road today. The destination was Leanyer Primary School and the students from all year levels were not disappointed. Dripstone Teachers, Staff and Students worked together to put on a science display. It included some amazing experiments and some hands-on activities for students to participate in.
03.01.2022 OVER $16,000 RAISED! Our Crop and Colour fundraiser for The @Little Heroes Foundation was held on Friday. It's amazing to see what our school community was able to achieve by raising money for sick kids. Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, volunteered and contributed to make this event such a success.
02.01.2022 Year 7 Humanities students turned into Junior Archaeologists this afternoon searching for ancient Egyptian artifacts.
02.01.2022 On Friday a group of students from Dripstone Middle School visited the Darwin Cenotaph, which is located where the guns of the 14th Anti-Aircraft Battery were positioned and fired the first shots in the defense of Darwin on the 19th of February 1942. As part of the Bombing of Darwin Day Commemoration the 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery lead a re-enactment of the day that left students in reverence of what it must have been like on that day.
02.01.2022 FORCES & GRAVITY: Today Ms Barker's Year 7 Science class have been trialing different designs to safely drop an egg without it breaking. So far, the results have been scrambled.
01.01.2022 The Dripstone Stars Foundation girls threw down a challenge to an after school footy game. Nightcliff and Sanderson answered the call. The game not only enabled the girls to show strength & teamwork, but also their awe-inspiring skills.
01.01.2022 Our Duke of Edinburgh award students recently returned from a 5 day camp to Litchfield National Park. The campers had to setup their own tents and cook their own food. They did some fishing, mountain bike riding, bushwalking and of course SWIMMING!
01.01.2022 Dripstone welcomed 60 Year 6 students yesterday from five different primary schools in the area for their second "Young Achievers Day" for 2020. The task for the day was to split into groups and begin construction of some aquaponics systems. They are building the systems from scratch using their own designs and when finished they will introduce "dirty" water. The idea is the Aquaponics System will be able to clean and filter the water, while also providing a place to grow pla...nts. While the engineering design teams were building the aquaponics systems downstairs, the public relations teams were working upstairs in the library on how they can present their products to consumers. The teams were able to utilise Dripstone's Green Screen Room for their video presentations. These Young Achievers Days are part of the transition programs we offer at Dripstone Middle School, and are to help students build their curiosity and creativity, whilst working with new friends who will be part of their Year 7 classes next year.
01.01.2022 Year 9 Humanities students have been studying World War 1 and War Museums. Students were tasked to build their own war museum as either a model or in digital format (Minecraft). The results were impressive.
01.01.2022 Why did the little bird get in trouble at school? Because he was caught tweeting on a test. The only tweeting going on today was in Ms Boardman’s Year 7 art class. Students created, painted and decorated these cute little birds.
01.01.2022 The lunchtime basketball season has come to an end, with the Long Grass All Stars remaining undefeated throughout the entire competition. Their opposition in todays grand final was "LBH" who beat the staff team convincingly in Tuesday's semi-final. Well done to the Year 9 Dripstone Clontarf Academy for organising the tournament.
