Year 9

This week was a busy week for Year 9, with Chapel, Sydney Opera House rehearsals and the first House meeting of the term. We commenced the week with a Chapel service run by Pastor Caitlin Scott, which was focused on the importance of shifting from a mindset of ‘blame’ to one of ‘responsibility’. Many students noticed a connection between this message and one of our Learning Dispositions: Accountability. At MLC School, all students are supported to develop accountability for their words and actions in every facet of school life.

Next week, the Clubs and Societies Lunchtime Expo will be held on Wednesday. All students in Year 9 are encouraged to attend and get involved. Senior School Societies are co-led by both students and teachers to aim to create a safe and collaborative space for students to share ideas.

Senior School Societies for 2025 include:

• Art and Design Society
• Chinese Culture Society
• Collective Voice
• IDEALS Society
• Japanese Culture Society
• Journalism Society
• STEM Society

More information can be found on the MLC School Co-curricular microsite here.

A final reminder that during Term 1, students are not to wear their school jumper as the outer garment as they arrive to school and depart each afternoon. If your daughter wishes to wear her jumper, she should ensure she is also wearing her blazer as the outer garment as she leaves home. Thank you for your assistance in ensuring your daughter wears her uniform with pride as we seek to set and maintain the highest standards.

Upcoming Dates for the Diary:  

• Sunday 23 February 2025 – Churunga Senor House Chapel Service and Morning Tea (9am)
• Sunday 23 February 2025 – Lester Senior House Chapel Service and Morning Tea (10.30am)
• Sunday 16 March 2025 – Whitley Senior House Chapel Service and Morning Tea (9.00am)
• Sunday 16 March 2025 – Wade Senior House Chapel Service and Morning Tea (10.30am)

Please do not hesitate to contact me by email here, or your daughter’s Luminary teacher if you have any queries, concerns or simply wish to touch base about her academic, social and emotional wellbeing. A reminder that your daughter’s Luminary should be the first point of call for everyday issues.

– Emily Marsh
Head of Year 9