Year 11

Year 11

Leadership

A leadership program for Year 11 began in Luminary this week. Leadership skills will be essential for all students in the short and long term.

Developing leadership skills will enhance their connection to the community of MLC School and strengthen their sense of belonging. For those aspiring for leadership positions at the school, it will allow them opportunities to reflect on their attributes, strengths, and areas in which they may need to build up. For those not aspiring for positions, it may encourage them to consider themselves able to perform these roles when they realise that leadership comes in many forms.

In the long term, leadership skills will be essential in managing the changing pace of the future. Critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication can be strengthened through leadership experience and will help our students manage transformative change in the future.

Academic Care and Curriculum

This week Elisa Scala, Deputy Head of Senior School – Academic, and Priscilla Quintana, IB Coordinator, presented at Academic Care to the students about the requirements of their respective courses.

Year 11 are to expect a draft assessment block schedule today for Week commencing Monday 24 March 2025 (Week 8) and week commencing Monday 24 March 2025 (Week 9). Please note that it is not a full two-week assessment block, and on the current schedule, Year 11 will return to class on Tuesday 25 March 2025 (Week 9).

The assessment block is three weeks away, and the cohort has been carefully working and using their supervised and unsupervised sessions. Students have also begun using Study Hub, which operates from Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 6pm. It is supervised by MLC School teaching staff and is free. Students are finding it keeps them accountable and are working with like-minded peers. As I have struggled with procrastination on a university assignment this week, I wish I had access to a Study Hub to keep me focused and away from distractions.

Click here for Year 11 2025 Term 1 Exam Block Schedule

Check ins

I have been checking in with students to see how they are settling into Year 11 for various reasons. I do have a running list of students I aim to see, but many are contacting me by coming to my office or emailing to request time. Please encourage your daughters to reach out if you feel they need some guidance about the next steps to address their concerns. Students sometimes feel I must be too busy for them, but I am happy to make myself available, and there is always time.

I wish Churunga and Lester families enjoyable House Chapel services this Sunday.

If you have any queries, I can be contacted via email at arenwick@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au or my direct line at 8741 3278.

Coming up

  • Sunday 23 February 2025 – Churunga and Lester Senior House Chapel services
  • Sunday 16 March 2025 – Whitley and Wade House Chapel services
  • Monday 17 March to Monday 24 March 2025 – Year 11 Assessment Block
  • Tuesday 25 March 2025 – Classes resume for Year 11
  • Sunday 23 March 2025 – Booralee and Abbeythorpe Senior House Chapel services
  • Sunday 30 March 2025 – Sutton and Prescott Senior House Chapel services
  • Monday 31 March 2025 – Senior School Swimming Carnival

– Angela Renwick
Head of Year 11

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