Year 12

Year 12 had the opportunity to meet as a year group this week to celebrate their achievements so far this term. Summer co-curricular is a busy time with Rowing, Debating, Round Square, Harmony Day, music preparation for Opera House, STEM, DART, Dance, Cadets and Sport, including AFL and Tildesley Tennis. For some activities, our girls have participated for the last time in their school career. Each Tuesday Andrew Taylor (Deputy Head of Senior School – Pastoral Care and Wellbeing) and I meet with the captains to discuss new initiatives and to check in with the girls in their portfolio roles. The House Captains, of course, have been busy organising their houses and the synchronised swimming entries for the House Swimming Carnival (Monday 31 March 2025). All parents and carers are welcome to attend. The Carnival is held in the MLC School Aquatic Centre and the synchronised swimming takes place at around 2pm. It will be a fantastic day.

In academic news, the Italian IB ab initio Oral Exams took place this week. Year 12 have been preparing for this event for two years as part of their IB language study. This is a major achievement and while a nerve-wracking experience, you could sense the relief and pride in their efforts. A big thank you goes to the IB Italian team who have supported the girls – Elisa Tagliabue, Erika Pieri, Rosa Scalzo, Antonio Boschiero (HOD Languages) and Priscilla Quintana (IB Coordinator).

The Student Progress Conversations have continued this week, and we hope you have found it helpful to meet with to discuss your daughter’s engagement. If you still require an appointment, please contact the member of staff allocated to you by email for a appointment time. Please contact me on sconnolly1@mlcsyd.nsw.edu,au or 02 8741 9736 if you need assistance.

In luminary time, we had the pleasure of hosting Year 8 for Big Sister, Little Sister for a special Easter quiz. There were lots of laughs and cheers as they competed for the chocolate prizes – a great morning. Our image this week is of Year 12 from Whitley House working together with their little sisters, including Angelina Le (Whitley Captain), Eve Banyer, Zyah de Araujo, Manaal Osmani and Laureen Leong.

– Sharon Connolly
Head of Year 12