Year 10

Community and Leadership

I may have mentioned a few weeks ago about my appreciation of Year 10 and their desire to give back to the MLC School community, by stepping up and taking on leadership opportunities. Yesterday we had 19 students participate in onsite MLC School tours, the first ones onsite since February 2020. This was an excellent opportunity for them to both reflect on what they appreciate about the School but also to improve their confidence in talking to members of the community as they led groups of families around the School.

Additionally yesterday a large group of Year 10 girls participated in another session with Year 6 in the Year 6 Year 10 Buddy Program. All Year groups appreciate mixing with each other, and I often receive feedback from students they want more activities across Year groups. Year 6 appreciate Year 10’s support and attention, and the Year 10 group enjoy practising leadership skills and supporting Year 6 students.

Today and Saturday we have a group of students taking part in the Round Square mini-conference. The conference provided them with the experience of participating with other schools and discussing a variety of global ideas.

All week we have had Year 10 students participating in both ❤mlcschool Giving Day and Teacher Appreciation Week. The Year 12 girls have led an amazing week full of community activities for Teacher Appreciation Week. Our Year 10 SRC representatives Sofia Jury (Year 10), Julia Lok (Year 10) and Anais Sui (Year 10), contributed to an enjoyable Student-Teacher Trivia competition held at lunchtime on Wednesday. Although my team did not do very well in the competition, we had a lot of fun in the process.

It really is wonderful seeing so many participate in these activities and take on extra responsibilities in Year 10. It is such a pleasure working with them and watching them begin preparing themselves academically as well.

Assessments, Study Skills and Reflection

Year 10 girls are busy getting through a series of assessments currently, with Science dominating the week. On Monday the girls had another Elevate Study Skills session to help them manage their time. Having talked to many students about assessments, there are several who are experimenting and improving their study techniques. Year 10 is also a good time for a student to begin reflecting on her reaction to the feedback she receives from assessments. Disappointment is an unpleasant experience but can be an extremely powerful one that promotes resilience and steers students towards navigating challenges.

If you have any current concerns for your daughter’s wellbeing, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, by phone 8741 3278 or email arenwick@mlcsydnsw.edu.au.

Coming Up

• Wednesday 26 May to Saturday 29 May 2021 – MLC School Drama Production, Hitler’s Daughter

– Angela Renwick
Head of Year 10