Year 8

Year 8

This week’s Middle Years Chapel was a wonderful reflection of student voice as the service was led by Year 9 Middle Years Leaders and Year 12 student Tiana Robinson. Tiana’s reflection on the Book of Esther was connected to encouraging students to be courageous leaders. I wanted to share the message that Tiana ended her reflection with, that Esther didn’t act alone: ‘Esther had courage and character and that made her someone people could look to. Real courage isn’t the absence of fear; it is doing the right thing even if you’re scared to act.’ I encourage all Year 8 students to heed this message and look to be courageous, compassionate leaders.  

On Thursday MLC School hosted workshops with consent and respectful relationships education provider Elephant Ed, with the focus of the workshop this year on the topic of Sex and Social Media. The workshop aimed to educate students on the complexities and ramifications of sexting and digital footprints.  Students were guided to understand the ramifications and legalities of sexting (including AI generated images) as well as provided strategies to combat peer pressure and support their peers. Guidance was also offered on managing and reporting image-based abuse.  

St Patrick’s College, Strathfield Fundraising Dance – Invitation to Year 8 Students 

St Patrick’s College Strathfield has extended an invitation to our Year 8 students to attend their Fundraising Dance on Thursday 24 March 2025.  

For detailed information, including dress code, registration and ticket purchase please refer to the letter from St Patrick’s College by clicking here.

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of our students, MLC School will have two staff members present at the dance to assist with supervision. 

MLC School Colour Run 2025

Registrations for this year’s Colour Run are now open. Please read more details about this event and pre-order a pack in this newsletter, and this link to register your daughter.

Key Dates for the Diary:  

  • Monday 9 June 2025 – King’s Birthday Public Holiday 

  • Friday 20 June 2025 – Year 8 Visual Arts Excursion to Luna Park 

  • Friday 27 June 2025 – MLC School Colour Run (last day of Term 2) 

– Bridget Kovats
Head of Year 8