Sanderson Middle School

Welcome to Sanderson Middle School

Sanderson Middle School is located in Wulagi, Darwin in the tropical north of Australia. The school is located on Matthews Road, Wulagi. We provide education to years 7, 8 and 9 and we have the only Middle Years Intensive English Unit in the Darwin/Palmerston area.

We provide an excellent education in a safe and supportive environment. We encourage our students to be fully prepared to deal with contemporary challenges. We guide our students to act with respect, compassion, integrity and to give everyone a fair go at all times. We ensure that students participate in engaging and authentic learning programs by offering an excellent educational program that meets the needs of every student. The school’s emphasis is on making sure that what students learn is interesting, relevant and achievable with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy.

The schools motto is ‘Excellence in Learning' and students must demonstrate, through their behaviour, the school’s values at all times.

Values Expectations

Latest News

Parent Workshop - How to create a calm environment

18 Mar 2019

Wednesday 15 May. Presented by Rebecca Cort. Hosted by The Smith Family.
Free dinner from 5.30pm with the Presentation starting at 6pm.
Child Minding Provided. RSVP to 8927 8899

How the developing brain impacts young people

18 Mar 2019

Wednesday 8 May - Parent Workshop hosted by The Smith Family.
Presented by Sue Hyde.
Free dinner from 5.30pm with the Workshop starting at 6pm.
Child Minding Provided. RSVP to 8927 8899

Parent Cyber Safety Presentation hosted by The Smith Family

18 Mar 2019

Wednesday 3 April.
Presented by Senior Constable Nicolette Krepapas.
Free dinner from 5.30pm with the Presentation starting at 6pm.
Child Minding Provided. RSVP to 8927 8899

Fundraising Op Shop

18 Mar 2019

Year 9 students are fundraising for an interstate trip to the Gold Coast later this year. As part of their fundraising they are hosting an Op Shop. They are looking for donations of household items which include; clothes, shoes, accessories, white goods, outdoor items, books, toys, hangers etc. You can donate to the school any week days between 7.30am – 8.00am or 2.15 -3.30pm at the front office or in A1 OR they are happy to do pick up’s. The Op Shop will be open on Saturday 30 March from 8.00am to 2.00pm. If you have any questions please contact Kate on 8920 1033.

Harmony Day

18 Mar 2019

On Thursday 21 March 2019 Staff and Students are invited to wear TRADITIONAL DRESS for Harmony Day. Prizes for best Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 and Staff member.

Whole School Assembly - 9.15am 25 February

18 Feb 2019

All parents/carers are welcome to attend.

Professional Development Day - 15 March

18 Feb 2019

As a result, classes will not operate on this day. Parents/guardians are requested to make alternative arrangements for their students for Friday 15 March 2019.