Year 10

It is hard to believe that this is the final newsletter for Year 10 in 2025. It has been my absolute joy to work with and get to know your daughters and you over the course of this year. What a fantastic group of students I have the privilege of supporting as they move into their final two years of school.

Throughout this year, I have seen all Year 10 students grow as an individuals and I feel confident they are ready to step into Year 11 in 2026. I have been so proud to see them come together as a cohesive year group. The Year 10 Immersion Program has played a significant role in shaping this positive culture. It has been wonderful to see the cohort develop strong connections and a sense of shared purpose that we can continue to build upon together next year.

I hope they have all enjoyed their Work Experience week. Stories have been trickling in about the great opportunities they’ve had and the challenges they’ve faced. On Monday, the project will culminate in their presentations. This is an opportunity for your daughter to reflect, think critically about future goals, and articulate a plan for the years ahead. Of course, it is perfectly fine if that path is not yet 100% clear. What matters is that they demonstrate a deeper understanding of who they are, their strengths and areas for growth, and some initial thoughts about life beyond MLC School. These presentations, delivered to two teachers with follow-up questions, are designed to develop key skills that will serve them well in the future.

I am looking forward to celebrating our Year 10 Award Recipients on Thursday evening at the MLC School Speech Night. These students should be exceptionally proud of their achievements. However, this is also an opportunity to celebrate every member of Year 10. Each Year 10 student has impressed me in one way or another this year, and I hope they finish the year proud of their accomplishments and ready for the next big step. A reminder that attendance at Speech Night is compulsory, see more details here.

I wish you all a wonderful summer break and hope you enjoy time together with friends and family.

– Penny Hewett
Head of Year 10