Year 12

The examination schedule continues as Year 12 are well into the routine of preparation and moving through their timetable. There’s a great sense of satisfaction as each task is completed and they progress to the next task. Apart from the formal examinations, Year 12 are also busy with hand-in assessments and major works. Learning how to navigate and use time for these tasks that seem far away on the schedule, can be challenging, but we ask you to encourage your daughters to stay on task, plan out their work and always contact their teachers for advice and support.

The girls have been very organised so far, but we still have some students who are getting to the examinations right on the time they are due to go into the examination venue. Keeping an eye on this for us and making sure your daughter is at school at least 30 minutes prior to the examination saves everyone a lot of stress and allows for any last-minute transport issues, etc. Full school uniform is required for examinations on site.

I had the pleasure of taking the Gender Equity group to Newington College on Tuesday afternoon. Christina Coffey (Arts Captain) and gender equity member, lead a group of Year 11 students to participate in a workshop on the International Women’s Day theme – March Forward.

Gender Equity sessions are held each term and involve as many schools as possible in the area who can attend that day. After afternoon tea, the main theme was discussed in a plenary session and small discussion groups. Our girls did a wonderful job and were articulate, well-presented and informative. Next term, we will host the workshop in early April, and the girls already have great ideas about how to develop awareness of diversity and equity amongst their peers.

Assessment time can be especially challenging for families, but we are here to help and support. Please follow the procedures on Omnia by clicking here, if there are special circumstances and/or illness that stop your daughter from attending her exam. This application goes to Elisa Scala, Deputy Head of Senior School – Academic, for further discussion and support. For wellbeing issues, I am available on 02 8741 9736 or sconnolly1@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au Monday to Friday.

Take care and all the best for the rest of the examination block,

– Sharon Connolly
Head of Year 12