Immersion Plays an Important Role at MLC School
At MLC School, camps and excursions play a pivotal role in enriching the educational experience and fostering holistic development among students. By immersing students in diverse settings, such as outdoor camps, cultural excursions, and community service projects, MLC School cultivates resilience, adaptability, and leadership skills. Through hands-on activities and experiential learning, students gain practical knowledge and apply classroom concepts in authentic contexts, deepening their understanding and appreciation of the world around them.
Here are a few of the recent trips our girls embarked on.
Year 7 Adventurers Camp
On Wednesday 7 February, Year 7 along with 13 of their teachers travelled to Killalea Regional Park to participate in three action packed days of activities. The Adventurers Camp is always an exciting time for the Year 7 cohort as they come together to experience the new, the challenging and the fun together. The time away was centred on establishing positive relationships not only with each other but also with key staff who will be supporting them across the year. Students shared tents with one another, learned how to cook with each other, managed sharing facilities with 160 of their (hopefully now) closest friends and attempted to problem solve together.
Over the course of the three days students took part in:
- Indigenous cultural workshops where they learnt about the local flora and fauna to the South Coast.
- Surfing lessons, where some students confidently stood up and showed off their skills on the waves.
- Mountain biking! With students sometimes getting on a bike for the first time in several years or months and working hard to navigate some tricky (and hilly) terrain!
- Canoeing and swimming! While the wind interrupted this for some, many got to experience a paddle up and down the river, learning about who steers and who powers the canoes.
- Team building activities, which culminated in an Olympic-styled tournament. In their House groups rather than showing off their sporting prowess they had to problem solve, show off their balance, work out puzzles and riddles and show strong team support.
- Cooking lessons which involved them safely using their trangias to create a gourmet dinner. Slicing and dicing ingredients, stirring the pot so the sauce didn’t stick and boiling up pasta.
– Bridget Kovats
Head of Year 7
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Year 10 PASS Surf Awareness Excursion
Year 10 PASS classes hit Bondi Beach for a surf excursion with ‘Lets go Surfing’ linked to our learning and assessment in the unit “Promoting Active Lifestyles.” Boogie boarding stole the show for me as it was more of a group task. We all surfed, many managing to stand up for varying lengths of time which was also entertaining. Despite the rain later in the morning, the day emphasised the importance of health and how easy fitness integration can be.
– Georgia (Year 10)
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Year 6 Immersion
Year 6 girls have spent this week at Chowder Bay and Sydney Zoo as part of their Immersion experience learning about animal adaptations and their marine biology study. I had the privilege of visiting the Year 6 students onsite and having dinner with the classes that had their sleep over on Wednesday night.
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Year 11 Business Students Combine to Explore Concepts in Context
Our Year 11 Business students embarked on an exciting educational journey to Taronga Zoo, delving deep into the intricate world of one of Sydney’s longstanding tourism businesses. This thrilling excursion was not only an opportunity for our budding entrepreneurs to explore one of Australia’s most iconic attractions but also a chance to gain invaluable insights into the inner workings of marketing processes within a unique social enterprise.
One of the highlights of the trip was the exploration of Taronga Zoo’s marketing strategies. Students were provided with a behind-the-scenes look at the zoo’s innovative marketing processes, which have played a pivotal role in attracting visitors and fostering engagement. From digital campaigns to experiential marketing initiatives, students gained a deeper appreciation for the multifaceted approaches employed by Taronga Zoo to reach and captivate their audience.
Moreover, the excursion served as a lens through which students could examine corporate social responsibility (CSR) from a unique perspective. By witnessing firsthand the zoo’s conservation efforts and community outreach programs, students gained a deeper understanding of the importance of CSR in fostering positive social impact while maintaining business viability.
– Henry Wijanto
Assistant Head of Department – Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
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North Queensland Experience (Year 11)
As part of their North Queensland Experience trip, the girls have really enjoyed their visit to the Daintree Rainforest, the Cairns night markets, and now two days snorkeling on the reef. They are about to embark on an Aboriginal immersion, hunting and gathering near Port Douglas, followed by more rainforest learning for the next day.
– Sharon Connolly
Head of Year 11
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Callback 2023 – HSC Dance
On Thursday 15 February, Dance students from Year 9 to Year 12 attended Callback 2023 – a showcase that presents exemplary HSC works from students all over NSW.
This year our girls had the opportunity of supporting two MLC School 2023 graduates, Ilaria Korompay and Ruby Newton, who presented their core composition and major study performance works. It was pleasure to support our students on stage, including current Year 10 student Isabella who performed Ilaria’s composition, and would like to congratulate them on this achievement.
‘It was inspiring and beautiful to see the variety of dances and possibilities’ – Ruby (Year 11)
– Kate Drady
Dance, Drama and Entertainment (DDE) Teacher
– Jenna Skepper
Dance Coordinator
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Moreover, camps and excursions provide invaluable opportunities for building meaningful relationships among peers and teachers, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie within the MLC School community. Overall, these experiences not only enhance academic achievement but also nurture personal growth, social responsibility, and lifelong learning among students at MLC School.