Year 7
With many assessments underway, Elizabeth Gilberthorpe spoke with Year 7 this week about the importance of academic honesty as they continue their transition into Senior School. Year 7 were reminded that academic honesty means being truthful about their own work and demonstrating what they know and can do. This helps teachers accurately understand their learning and provide the right support. At MLC School, Year 7 are expected to complete their own work, follow all assessment instructions, and ask teachers for clarification when unsure. Year 7 were also reminded not to copy from friends, share answers, use notes, devices or AI tools unless permitted, or allow someone else to complete work on their behalf.
It was lovely to see so many Year 7 families at the Study Skills Session with Dr Prue Salter on Monday evening. It was wonderful watching parents and Year 7 talking together about study spaces at home, planning for homework and assessments, and navigating those busy after‑school timetables. Your willingness to engage in these conversations makes such a positive difference as Year 7 continue to find their rhythm in Senior School. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership.
The instructions for how to access the resources from the presentation are below.
SLIDES: To access the slides from the study skills evening, go to this link: ELES Study Skills, scroll down to the bottom of the page to the heading Year 7 to Year 9 Evening, and you will see the slides and follow-up booklet, and the password is learnsmart. Term and week planners are also available on the same web page (in Section 3), along with the resources referred to in the session, such as the Step 5 video.
STUDY SKILLS HANDBOOK WEBSITE: Remember too that you have access to the Study Skills Handbook website, where students can target skill development across many areas:
Go to www.studyskillshandbook.com.au click on login:
Username: MLCSchool
Password: 14achieve
Click on Things to Print, and you will also find Term Planners and Weekly Planners etc. on this page.
You can also access the Study Samurai Library through this link which has additional video lessons on study skills, mindset and wellbeing.
TAKE YOUR TIME: Do not try and implement or absorb everything at once. Once a week or every fortnight, sit down together and work systematically through the booklet and slides again. Each week choose a focus area. Check your action plans and tick off the things you have under control.
– Emily Marsh
Head of Year 7
