Year 11

Assessment Calendar

This week, Year 11 students received their assessment calendar for 2025, which can also be found on Omnia. The detailed examination block schedule, which Year 11 are also keen to receive, is usually released closer to the time. I have been very happy with how Year 11 have been enthusiastic towards their studies, largely their efforts with uniform and their enjoyment at school.

Academic Care

On Tuesday 4 February, Marianna Carlino, Director of eLearning, led an Academic Care session with Year 11 and Year 12, introducing and exploring Microsoft To Do, a task management app to assist with organisation. Quizlet, a popular learning platform that provides tools for studying and learning through flashcards, quizzes and games, was also presented as Year 11 and Year 12 now have a full school subscription. Quizlet is AI-powered, converting notes to flashcards and providing an interactive personal tutor to go beyond memorisation and more.

Chapel

Year 11 had a Chapel service on Wednesday 5 February, led by Reverend Viniana Ravetali. I would like to thank Year 11 Lester Luminary, who contributed to the service with readings.

Luminary Representatives

Congratulations go to our Luminary Representatives for Term 1, who will have input and contribute to leading Luminary sessions. The new Luminary Representatives are:

Rhiti Bhatta and Juah Hyun – Abbeythorpe
Anna Obaid and Grace Farrow – Booralee
Julia Choi and Sarah Lawrie – Churunga
Kate McKeon and Georgia Pasas – Leawarra
Layla Alameddine and Ella Hu – Lester
Crystal Huang and Isabella Townsend – Mooramoora
Isabelle Ng and Eri Takeshita – Prescott
Eve Parker and Isabel Garner – Sutton
Tess Wright and Ze Wong – Wade
Kimberly Chou and Isabelle Millgate – Whitley

Some of our Luminary Representatives led Luminary on Monday 3 February this week, discussing strengths and areas of improvement.

Big Sister Little Sister

Our new Luminary Representatives led a Big Sister Little Sister session on Thursday 6 February, with their Year 7 respective Luminary groups. This contributes to a sense of belonging for both year groups and promotes leadership opportunities for Year 11 and academic and general school advice for Year 7. Claire White, Head of Year 7, the Luminaries, and I saw some very special moments of interaction.

Study Periods

As a reminder, Year 11 cannot arrive late or leave early until they have proved they correctly use the senior privilege of study periods. Towards the end of the term, a Study Period Agreement will be signed between yourselves and your daughters.

Uniform

From time to time, it is important to remind all students of the specific uniform and presentation expectations of the school. The wearing of eyelash extensions and nail polish is not permitted. Excessive make-up, in the view of the school, does not follow our uniform policy. All students are reminded of these expectations.

All students are asked to ensure they have addressed the above-mentioned by the morning of Monday 10 February 2025. On Monday, all students will have those specific items/areas checked by their Luminaries. If students choose not to follow the School’s expectations, they will be sent to their respective Head of Year. Students will be asked to address the specific issue immediately or face the possibility of being sent home to rectify the issue. Your support in maintaining the standards at MLC School is as usual, greatly appreciated.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the 2025 Parent Welcome Event this evening and the Year 11 Parent Information Evening on Wednesday 12 February 2025.

The Year 11 Assessment Guides have been uploaded to Omnia and can be found by clicking here.

If you have any queries, I can be contacted via email at arenwick@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au or my direct line at 8741 3278.

Coming up

Wednesday 12 February 2025 – Year 11 Parent information Evening and Year 12 Parent/Teacher Interview and Parent Information Evening

– Angela Renwick
Head of Year 11