Year 11

It’s been an action-packed return to school with some important milestones marking the beginning of their journey as Year 12 students. On Wednesday the girls were the audience for a special assembly where the School and House Captains received their badges, and the captains of Sport and Music portfolios were announced. Congratulations to the following girls who were recognised for the outstanding contribution they have made in their field by receiving captaincy in Music or Sport respectively: Dionne Alaveras (Band and Softball), Kirsten Dao (Orchestra), Ellery Joyce (Choir), Cynthia Hu (Keyboard) and Janelle Jiao (Taiko); Evelyn Doan (Swimming), Natalia Giannakos (Football), Kayla Graham (Tennis), Hayley Kenzler (AFL), Kimberly Keogh (Water Polo), Ava Lee (Diving), Gloria Lim (Badminton), Fiona Mackenzie (Volleyball), Vanessa Ryan (Netball), Sabine Saad (Basketball), Lily Scanlon (Hockey), Natasha Sheehy (Gymnastics), Kiara Shine (Athletics), Katelyn Sutherland (Touch Football) and Claudine Talbot (Snow Sports).

On Thursday, we had a Year meeting where Year 11 HSC students were reminded to book appointments with the Careers Department during Week 3 (week starting Monday 26 October 2020) if they were considering a subject change. The Year meeting was run by the incoming Head of Year 12, Sarah Tynan, who is taking on the role as I begin maternity leave in a few weeks’ time. As I’m sure you’re all aware, Ms Tynan is a highly capable and very experienced Head of Year and teacher at MLC School, and also knows the Year group specifically having led them in the Year 10 Chiang Mai immersion experience. We have been working extensively together since last term to help with a seamless transition process, and will continue to do so over the coming weeks, to ensure your daughter will receive the highest level of support, care, and guidance.

The week ended with a formal ceremony to mark the induction of the girls as Year 12 Prefects. As the girls heard this week, this role of Prefect is about more than the symbolism and a badge; it is a call to action for them as leaders of the MLC School community. Having worked closely with the girls over the past few years, I have no doubts that they will more than meet this challenge.

If you have any queries, or wish to discuss anything regarding your daughter, please don’t hesitate to contact Sarah Tynan or myself.

– Felicity Berry
Head of Year 11