Field Rule Update: You Slide, You Leave

We love seeing students on the football field, but safety has to come first. We are still seeing slide tackles, which are simply too dangerous for our school environment. To keep the game fun and safe for everyone, we are implementing a new, non-negotiable rule: You slide, you leave.

How it works:

• The Action: If a teacher or supervisor sees what they believe is a slide tackle, your play is over for the day and you can't play the next day either.

• The Exit: Recess Red Card! There will be no arguments and no discussion. If you are asked to leave, you must step off the field immediately (arguing could make the consequence bigger).

This isn't about getting you in trouble; it's about keeping the game moving and everyone’s ankles safe.

Let’s keep the game fun and the players on their feet!

ALL Middle School students can use the cafe.

Things to remember:

• The cafe is ONLY AVAILABLE TO MS DURING LUNCH

• MS students should NOT be there during breaks

• This is a quiet area - people 5m away should NOT understand your conversation

Let’s be real: the collective battery level at school is currently sitting at about 5%. Teachers are tired, students are tired, and we’ve all got our eyes locked on the upcoming holiday. We are so close to the finish line, but we still have two big weeks of work ahead of us.

Between the stress of assessments next week and the heavy emotions of saying goodbye to friends who are moving on, everyone is carrying a little extra emotional weight right now. When people are stressed and exhausted, they aren't always their best selves.

Here is the game plan for the next 10 school days:

• Be Gentle: A small bit of patience goes a long way. If someone is shorter with you than usual, try not to take it personally.

• Give Grace: We all make mistakes when we’re running on fumes. Forgive the small stuff.

• Assume Best Intent: Operate under the assumption that everyone around you (your classmates and teachers) is truly trying their best, even if it doesn't look perfect.

Let's cross the finish line as a community that supported each other, not one that wore each other down. Take a deep breath, we’re almost there!