Year 12

Welcome back to Term 3, a very busy and exciting term for Year 12 as they close out the final term of their school career. We’ve had a great week so far – the Muck Up Photo took place on Wednesday, as well as our Chapel service. The focus for chapel was the celebration of NAIDOC Week and Churunga lead the service, including a beautiful opening prayer by Ava Farah. Our image this week is of Churunga with Rev Vinnie Rivetali.

The Muck Up Photo was great fun and everyone got into the spirit of the event. The commitment the girls put into their outfits and themes is amazing and they had so much fun – a welcome relief from the intense pre-Trial preparation period. We also had the last of our Careers sessions, a great presentation on the Construction Industry and the many pathways to a career in design, engineering and project management. A big thank you goes to Jo Cilia, our Head of Careers and Future Pathways, for organising such a wonderful program for Year 12.

Thanks for your support with Study Camp during the break. The girls have been very positive about this new initiative, with helpful feedback on how we can continue to improve next year. Most students have reflected about how beneficial it was as a tool in their study program, combined with working at home and at local libraries too. Teachers are working very hard to support Year 12 and other options are available, such as Study Hub after school on Level 3. Of course, consistent attendance at classes, chapel services, Luminary and assemblies are expected until the end of term.

As the end of Year 12 approaches, could I ask for your support in ensuring the following:

• All absences must be accounted for. Absence notification can be submitted by:
  • Using the Absence button on the blue left hand side menu in Omnia
  • Using the Absentee tile on the front of the MLC School app
• As the Trials approach, please be mindful of the procedure on applying for Illness and Misadventure. Click here for information about how to submit an Illness and Misadventure Form on Omnia.
• The uniform policy highlighted in the Welcome to Term 3 email sent last week is a very helpful guide on the expectations around uniform, specifically jewellery. Click here for the letter.

If you have any concerns about your daughter’s academic progress, please contact the relevant class teacher. For wellbeing and pastoral concerns, I am available Monday to Friday on 02 8741 9736 and by email on sconnolly1@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au for a phone call, onsite meeting or Teams meeting.

– Sharon Connolly
Head of Year 12