Academic Care Sessions

MLC School prioritises academic care, ensuring personalised support for every student. With dedicated educators and tailored resources, such as tutoring and counseling, students receive the attention needed to excel academically. The school’s commitment to holistic development fosters a culture of success, empowering students to become confident, lifelong learners.

The Academic Care program was in full-swing this term, with students developing both their academic and physical wellbeing during the sessions. 

During Year 7 Academic Care, students completed an eLearning workshop regarding the basic features of PowerPoint. Additionally, there was a discussion exploring the similarities and differences found in using a Word document vs PowerPoint. The students’ participation was commendable, they should be congratulated for their diligent approach to learning. 

Year 8 had a lot of fun this for their session, taking a time out from ‘the Academic’, and focusing on ‘the Care’. The girls enjoyed team building games, lots of laughter and a new found strength in tunnel ball! 

Year 9 Students completed a session on how to work well in groups – we explored the purpose of groupwork (why); discussed positive and negative experiences of groupwork and the features that made a good group. This will be useful in their first transdisciplinary group project which combines geography and science. 

Year 10 Students spent time in a supervised study session, allowing them to get ahead with their assessment and homework. Moreover, the session served as an opportunity for students to develop their study and planning skills, as they look forward to having further ‘spares’ and study periods in the Senior Years. 

Year 12 students engaged in a ‘managing stress’ session. The focus for Year 12 was on recognising thought behaviours and their impact on our actions. Students develop strategies to challenge negative thoughts and take proactive steps in supporting themselves during stressful periods in their final years of secondary school. 

– David Posker-Hill 
Academic Care Coordinator