Year 10

Week 2 of the Year 10 Immersion Program has been a tremendous success. Once again, your daughters have been excellent ambassadors for MLC School, and we are so proud of their engagement and the way they have interacted in the different experiences offered this week.

On Monday, students participated in a range of practical and wellbeing workshops, from learning how to change a tyre to sessions on spotting unhelpful thoughts before they spiral and practising realistic, flexible thinking. They also attended a medically accurate presentation on periods, pain and endometriosis, explored strategies for better sleep and nutrition, and learned how to be financially responsible. These sessions were designed to equip the girls with essential knowledge as they grow in their independence.

On Tuesday, the focus shifted to career pathways through hands-on experiences. Students took part in barista training, tried their hand at being a zookeeper at Taronga Zoo, and explored professions such as psychology, paramedics, law and creative design. I was fortunate to attend the Sydney Airport workshop, which was an incredible experience and showcased the diverse range of career opportunities that are possible. Wednesday continued the theme of future planning, with students exploring university options and possible next steps. The week concluded on Friday with an important day at RYDA, where students learned about driver safety and the importance of being responsible on the road.

All these experiences will culminate in Week 8 (Monday 1 December 2025), when Year 10 will present what they have learned about themselves, the paths they may wish to explore (or avoid), and the skills needed for their final two years of school. I am truly looking forward to hearing their reflections.

Next week is Work Experience Week – I hope you daughters  have a fantastic week full of new opportunities and I look forward to seeing them all back at school in Week 8.

Speech Night 2025

A reminder that Speech Night will be held on Thursday 4 December 2025 and is a compulsory event for all students. Students are required to wear full school uniform, including blazer and sheer black stockings (not tights), with shoes polished.

– Penny Hewett
Head of Year 10

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