Academic Care Update

 

This week saw the MLC School students engaging in a wide range of Academic Care Sessions to develop their academic wellbeing. With only a few weeks left of the year, it’s a good time to review your daughter’s patterns of study, and consider what worked, and what could be enhanced. 

Year 11 Students benefitted from a double dose of support this week. During our Wednesday session Linda Emms (Head of Learning and Teaching) discussed the importance of developing consistent, logical and ‘backed up’ filing systems for their work. She challenged the girls to review and create better systems, which are imperative to ensure: a) work does not get lost, b) they can help demonstrate academic integrity. Furthermore, Wednesday evening saw a visit from study skills expert Dr Prue Salter. Her session contained valuable advice for both parents and students, ensuring they are well equipped as they embark on their last few terms of schooling. A link to Dr Salter’s resources will be found on the girls’ Academic Care CANVAS Page. 

Year 10 Students have embarked on their Preparing for Senior Studies Sessions this week. On Tuesday, the girls worked in teams to consider whether Australia or New Zealand better recognises their indigenous peoples. Building on their immersion experiences, they collaborated with a mix of peers to create a 45 Second ‘Reel’ to good effect. The depth and creativity of the groups certainly demonstrated a rich awareness and consideration of the question. On Wednesday students started their Senior Sessions, with both mandatory and elective courses being offered. It was pleasing to see them engaging in a wide range of electives such as ‘CEO’s of the Future’, ‘Nailing Viva Voces’ and dance masterclasses where students were taught by their more senior peers. 

Year 9 Students had a particularly careers focussed session, as they engaged with some online resources that will assist them in thinking for the future. Over the term Jo Cilia (Head of Futures and Pathways) has helped them to consider how to be work ready, and encouraged them to start exploring which courses and careers they are interested in. 

Year 8 Students engaged in a Cyber Safety session, helping to develop their online competencies. Marianna Carlino (Director of eLearning) discussed the importance of Group Chat etiquette, and how to safely navigate such platforms.

A busy and productive series of sessions that will certainly be of benefit to the girls, and I trust they will heed the advice of our wonderful presenters.

– David Posker-Hill
Academic Care Coordinator