Year 9
It was wonderful to meet so many of you on Friday and Monday evenings and thank you to all who were able to attend. While the information evening was not recorded, please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to follow up on any of the information shared.
This week, Year 9 students took part in important discussions during Luminary Time focused on online safety and the potential consequences of sharing images. These conversations reinforced a key message for the cohort: once something is shared online, it can remain there indefinitely.
Students were also introduced to a new service opportunity with the Exodus Foundation in Ashfield, volunteering at the Loaves & Fishes Restaurant. Operated by The Rev Bill Crews Foundation, the restaurant provides free breakfast and lunch seven days a week to homeless and disadvantaged members of the community. Beyond meals, it offers a safe and welcoming space, access to support services, and a strong sense of community connection. This is a wonderful opportunity for our girls to give back, and I strongly encourage them to consider signing up and giving it a go.
Study Skills
A reminder that our School is a subscriber to the Study Skills Handbook website, a comprehensive online resource designed to help students build strong, effective learning habits and maximise their academic performance.
The Study Skills Handbook supports students to develop essential skills for success at school, with clear, practical units covering topics such as:
- Time management and organisation
- How to study effectively for tests and examinations
- Research and summarising skills
- Brain, memory, and concentration strategies
- Using technology productively (and managing distractions)
Students can explore practical advice such as how their study environment affects concentration, which study techniques suit different learning styles, ways to improve handwriting, and tools and apps that can help limit digital distractions.
The site also includes a wide range of downloadable handouts, planners, grids, and templates, available in the ‘Things to Print’ section, which students can use to support their daily study routines.
Access details:
To log in, visit: www.studyskillshandbook.com.au
Username: MLCSchool
Password: 14achieve
Learning Enhancement Department
A reminder that if your daughter is actively engaged with the Learning Enhancement Department, please contact the Year 9 Case Manager in the first instance with any questions or clarifications. The Year 9 Case Manager for Academic Support is Ekaterini Meintjes.
Getaway has commenced for 2026 in SC101 every day during lunch, staffed by members of the Learning Enhancement Department. Attendance is in the form of a drop-in and may be used as an opportunity to seek clarification about academic tasks or have some respite from the outside spaces.
Enquires regarding High Potential Learning or general enquiries can be sent to by email to led@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au
– Kate Schurch
Head of Year 9
