Year 11
On Monday we commemorated those who served and died in conflict on Remembrance Day. Year 11 was represented by the leaders of the Cadet corps and an impressive catafalque party, coordinated by Ella Baker (Year 11). Sophia Bucci (Year 11) read In Flanders Fields as a point of reflection and Sophia Grave explained the symbolism of wreaths as part of the ceremony, which I would like to share with you here:
“Wreaths were a symbol of commemoration in ancient times and the Romans used a wreath of laurel leaves to symbolise bravery, strength and triumph. Its meaning can be traced back to Greek mythology. Since the reign of Queen Victoria in the 1800s, wreaths of flowers have been laid on graves in the United Kingdom and other countries of the British Empire. Woven into a circle, they represent life and resurrection. In 1915, Australian Signaller Ellis Silas sketched an angel with a wreath who appears to an Ottoman soldier on the Gallipoli battlefield. Since World War I, wreaths have been laid at memorials to remember those Australians who died in service during wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. The poppy flower, commonly associated with Remembrance Day (11 November), has become a popular addition to wreaths. In a professionally made remembrance wreath, florists often use:
• Laurel – for glory and victory
• Rosemary – for remembrance
• The colour purple – for mourning, spirituality and ceremony
• Red Poppies – for the sacrifice of shed blood, usually one poppy for each of the armed services: navy, army, air force.”
– Sophia Grave (Year 11)
Year 11 continue to step up in lots of ways – leading assemblies, activities and preparing for assessments. CAS projects are being developed in the IB programme and the Service component brings out lots of great ideas and initiatives from our students.
As part of the Academic Care program, the following seminar has been organised for Year 11:
Year 11 2024 Study Skills with Dr Prue Salter – Wednesday 20 November, 5.30pm to 7pm in Potts Hall. Learning how to support your daughter through their senior programme is very helpful for you and them. Prue is a highly experienced presenter with practical strategies that can be implemented effectively and are developed from her years of research in the field. We look forward to seeing you there.
If you require information and support for concerns about your daughter’s subjects, please contact the classroom teacher. If you are concerned about your daughter’s wellbeing, please contact their luminary or myself on 02 8741 9736 or sconnolly1@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au
The Campion booklist for Year 12 2025 is now available. Please view the PDF below. Orders are due in four weeks, Friday December 13 2024. If you have any questions about the booklists, please refer to the subject’s Head of Department. For any issues with online ordering, contact Campion directly.
Have a great week.
– Sharon Connolly
Head of Year 11
