Year 8

Year 8

Congratulations on reaching the halfway point of Term 1, what a wonderful five weeks it has been so far and what an exciting few weeks still await us!  

Week 6 has seen the beginning of an assessment period for Year 8 with both hand-in and in-class tasks taking place over the coming few weeks. In support of students, the Academic Care session this week allowed for a focused session of preparation and revision. Students were given the time to work on research, present their English speeches to one another for feedback on their delivery and continue editing and reviewing pieces of writing. As I noted last week, the resources available through the Academic Care Canvas page and the Study Skills website (accessed as per below) are available to assist students with their organisation and time management.

Last week Xavier Maling (Round Square Coordinator) spoke with the cohort to introduce the Spirit of MLC School Award for 2025. In Year 8 students can pursue the Gold Award Level by completing the following: 

  • Participating in the Adventurers Program, for 2025 this will be the Year 8 Camp held in both Sydney and Mudgee in August.  
  • Completing at least three terms of at school based physical activity.  
  • Completing a minimum of three terms of a co-curricular program.  
  • Two examples of where they have made a positive contribution to either the School or broader community.  

To demonstrate students have met the above requirements, students submit evidence to the Spirit of MLC School Canvas page alongside a structured reflection. These allow students to demonstrate their personal growth against the 12 character attributes of the Round Square Discovery Framework. This is a wonderful initiative for students to consider, especially if they wish to explore The Duke of Edinburgh Awards in Year 9.

Ramadan Kareem to those in our community who are observing Ramadan this month. Please feel free to let us know if your daughter is fasting and requires some additional support across the coming weeks.

MLC School invites all students and their families to share a Iftar Dinner on Tuesday 25 March 2025 in the Daphne Line Hall. Click here to book.

Key Dates for the Diary 

  • Sunday 16 March 2025 – Whitley Senior House Chapel Service and Morning Tea (9am)  
  • Sunday 16 March 2025 – Wade Senior House Chapel Service and Morning Tea (10.30am)  
  • Sunday 23 March 2025 – Booralee Senior House Chapel Service and Morning Tea (9am)  
  • Sunday 23 March 2025 – Abbeythorpe Senior House Chapel Service and Morning Tea (10.30am)  
  • Monday 31 March 2025 – Senior School House Swimming Carnival

– Bridget Kovats
Head of Year 8