Year 10

Congratulations on making it through your daughter’s first assessment block. I am sure there is a big sigh of relief in many households today. The cohort have handled themselves very well and we are proud of them. Moving into next week, we will be encouraging Year 10 to continue with a growth mindset when receiving their results, particularly if they are disappointed. No-one expects a marathon from someone who has just put on their running shoes. It is really important for Senior Years students to start seeing their teachers as a partner in their academic journey and asking questions about how to improve should begin to be a normal course of action post assessments.

 

National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence

Next Friday 19 March 2021 is the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. There will be several initiatives that the School will support the Captains with next week. While mean girl behaviour and bullying can also occur throughout life and in the workplace, it shouldn’t be tolerated and can be a traumatic experience for a 15-year-old. Showing understanding, attempting to provide tools to strengthen resilience, encouraging a considered response, particularly if they are a bystander and asking for adult help are good ways to help adolescent girls to manage the situation. In many typical School situations with friendship or even peer fallouts, both parties will feel they are victims as they learn to manage relationships, they are only 15 after all. Many do a good job of negotiating and having open conversations without adult intervention. Listening with understanding and encouraging adult support when it is outside of their control particularly if mental health issues are also involved is recommended.

 

Uniform Blitz

There is going to be a Senior School uniform blitz from Monday 15 March 2021. All areas of uniform will be targeted. Some Year 10 girls have been rolling their new senior skirt up, with the reason they are providing being that it does not fit or doesn’t come in their size. Please check in with your daughter about the comfort she has with her skirt, as it may need to be adjusted. Typically, Year 10 in particular don’t appreciate the uniform code as much as other year groups and enjoy turning the argument to one of the School telling girls how they should dress. However, this is about the expectations of being an MLC School student and the uniform code is clear in their school diary. While the blitz is occurring at school, it is appreciated that we have the support of families and the consequences that incorrect uniform will attract.

 

Allwell Testing

An email was sent out this week about the Allwell testing occurring this coming Tuesday 16 March 2021. Please visit “My Student” on the My MLC School Portal to view the notice.

 

Swimming Carnival

The swimming carnival is next Friday 19 March 2021. Much excitement is happening while preparation will be completed over the next week in the lead up. This includes dress themes for each House and chants being rehearsed. I hope Year 10 enjoy themselves and their School community after their grown-up and busy few weeks of Careers Testing, Assessment Block and Allwell testing.

 

Coming Up

  • Tuesday 16 March 2021 (Week 8) – Allwell testing
  • Friday 19 March 2021 (Week 8) – Swimming Carnival

If you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me on 8741 3278 or email arenwick@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au.

– Angela Renwick
Head of Year 10