Year 8

This week Year 8 students used their Luminary sessions as dedicated time to continue to set up positive academic habits. Throughout the week, students engaged in several activities centred on organising themselves in anticipation of upcoming assessment tasks. 

Students reviewed the Assessment Calendar for Year 8 and entered all relevant dates into their School diary, allowing for effective time management and organisation. The Assessment Calendar is available to students through their Luminary Canvas page and available to all parents and carers on Omnia.  

On Thursday, following the workshop delivered by Dr Prue Salter, the cohort took the opportunity to think about what study routines they would like to ‘Stop, Start and Continue’. By filling out a worksheet and discussing their practice with peers, students were encouraged to reflect on the past year, both their successes and areas of development.  

Dr Prue Salter visited Year 8 on Monday afternoon and presented regarding a variety of ways to organise their learning, as well as some research informed study tips. The session built upon her session with the cohort last year, and the girls were challenged to start the year well through the development of study plans and strategies. Of note was her challenge for all students to print off the assessment calendar, place it on the wall near their study environment, and start scheduling in times to gradually work towards the completion of these tasks. A link to the handbook used on Monday can be found on the Academic Care page in Canvas. Thank you to David Posker-Hill, Academic Care Coordinator, for organising another worthwhile workshop for Year 8 students.  

A reminder that Dr Salter’s study skills site can be accessed by students and parents alike. It has micro-courses in a large variety of study skills, as well as a plethora of handy resources.  

Access can be found at: www.studyskillshandbook.com.au

• Username: MLCSchool  
• Password: 14achieve  

Key Dates for the Diary:  

• Sunday 23 February 2025 – Churunga Senior House Chapel Service (9am)
• Sunday 23 February 2025 – Lester Senior House Chapel Service (10.30am)
• Sunday 16 March 2025 – Whitley Senior House Chapel Service (9am)
• Sunday 16 March 2025 – Wade Senior House Chapel Service (10.30am)
• Monday 31 March 2025 – Senior School House Swimming Carnival

– Bridget Kovats
Head of Year 8