Middleton International Schools and Pre-School

We are excited to introduce Chef Kelvin Cha, Executive Chef for Middleton International School.

With more than 25 years of experience across hospitality, international schools, and large-scale catering operations, including leadership roles with Shangri-La Hotels, Sodexo and Compass Group, Chef Kelvin brings extensive expertise in school nutrition, menu development and culinary operations.

Chef Kelvin shares, “As I join EtonHouse Group, my goal is to support children's nutrition and promote healthy eating habits. I want to create enjoyable meals that encourage children to be curious about food and explore different flavours. By working together with teachers, parents, and the community, I aim to improve each child's wellbeing and development. I believe nutritious meals should be a joyful part of their daily lives. Together, we can build a caring environment where children thrive through healthy eating and learn the value of good nutrition for their future.”

We look forward to the experience, passion, and expertise Chef Kelvin brings as we continue creating positive food experiences that support children's wellbeing and development.

Our Kindergarten learners had a special phonics session with our school Principal, Mr Adam.

Through flashcards, missing sounds, word-building experiences and storytelling prompts, learners practised recognising sounds, forming words and sharing their ideas with confidence.

It was wonderful to see their curiosity, focus and excitement as they learnt alongside Mr Adam, turning phonics into a joyful, hands-on classroom experience.

Our MIEP Grade 3 to 5 students have had a wonderfully creative term, exploring a wide range of art mediums, techniques and processes.

From printmaking, stamping and monoprinting to etching, mark-making and clay stamp design, students experimented with pattern, repetition, texture and composition. They also drew inspiration from Vincent van Gogh’s expressive use of colour and movement, creating their own vibrant interpretations of Starry Night.

It has been wonderful to see our young artists grow in confidence as they explored, experimented and expressed their creativity in their own unique ways.

Our early years learners celebrated the last day of school with the long-awaited summer party, enjoying a splashing good time together with friends and teachers. It was a joyful end to a busy term, filled with laughter, connection and plenty of summer spirit.

Wishing all our families a restful and happy break! See you in semester two!

Our Grade 3 learners invited their families into their Poetry Café to celebrate their learning across their inquiry unit on Living Together, as well as the Community pillar in The Contentment Foundations.

After exploring poems centred on inclusivity and individuality, our learners took the lead by mentoring parents and siblings as they wrote their own poems. It was wonderful to see families learning alongside one another, sharing ideas, and celebrating the many voices that make up our community.

Our Grade 5 students welcomed parents and friends into their classroom for a meaningful learning walk, showcasing their inquiry journey into Climate Change and Endangered and Extinct Animals.

Through their exhibition, learners shared how their understanding developed across the inquiry unit, from researching environmental challenges to exploring the impact of climate change on endangered and extinct species. It was wonderful to see them confidently present their learning, explain their thinking, and transform the classroom into a space for reflection, discussion and discovery.

Three days of energy, teamwork and Middleton spirit!

Across all year levels, our learners came together for Sports Day, showing determination, resilience and support for one another. From cheering on their friends to giving their best in every event, it was wonderful to see our school community celebrate effort, sportsmanship and the joy of participating together.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this Sports Day such a successful and memorable one!

In numeracy, our kindergarten children explored number patterns and began identifying the rules within different sequences.

Through skip counting, linking patterns to quantity, and working with loose parts materials, they created and explained patterns using colours, shapes, and numbers. From counting by 1s to skip counting by 2s, the children practised noticing what changed and predicting what would come next.

It was wonderful to hear them confidently share their pattern rules and explain their thinking as young mathematicians.