{"id":39648,"date":"2025-05-23T14:10:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T04:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=39648"},"modified":"2025-05-23T14:10:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T04:10:52","slug":"year-9-247","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/year-9-247\/","title":{"rendered":"Year 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-35694\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Emily-Marsh-2025-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Emily-Marsh-2025-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Emily-Marsh-2025-1-427x640.jpg 427w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Emily-Marsh-2025-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Emily-Marsh-2025-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Emily-Marsh-2025-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Emily-Marsh-2025-1-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Whitley House reflections on the Exodus Service Day<\/span><\/b><\/span><i style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">On Friday 16 May, students from Whitley House travelled to Ashfield to volunteer at the Exodus Foundation Loaves and Fishes Free Restaurant. Their reflections from the day are included below:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8220;This was an extremely rewarding experience because we were given the opportunity to help others in need. We worked together to package 1024 containers of powdered milk and oats. In the process we learnt about the Bill Crews foundation and the way it helps people in our community. We packaged, taped and labelled with drawings to brighten people\u2019s day. We are so grateful for this experience as we learnt so much and were able to give back to the people in need.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211;<em> <strong>Ginny Dela Cruz, Grace Zhao, Nina Hepse, Jasmine Son, Mia<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Waterhouse<\/strong> and <strong>Harlow Elsibai<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Year 9 students<\/p>\n<p><em>Click on gallery to view full images<\/em><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-39648 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/05\/image2-rotated.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/05\/image2-480x640.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/05\/image1.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/05\/image1-640x480.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/05\/image0.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/05\/image0-640x480.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Urban Challenge | Winners Announced!<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">This week, staff from Urban Challenge returned to MLC School to present a slideshow reflection of the experience and announce the winning team. Teams collected points across the week by completing a variety of tasks and challenges, and were judged on their enthusiasm, teamwork and resilience, amongst other things. Congratulations to Team 2 and their teacher <strong>Manuel Condoleon,<\/strong> who were announced as the winners.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Some highlights from the team blogs are included below:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8220;Today we completed the Spit to Manly walk. Throughout the walk we saw beautiful views and different wild creatures such as water dragons and a stingray. After we finished our hike we treated ourselves to some ice cream. We finished our day with a MasterChef cooking competition!&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><em><strong><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211; <\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Team 2<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8220;On Day 3, we took a bus to Our Big Kitchen, where we got to cook meals for people in need. Making Thai curry spaghetti and fruit skewers, our hearts were warmed knowing we made a difference in the world today!&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><strong><em><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211; Team 4<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8220;During Day 4 of the Urban Challenge, we went to Manly. While at Manly harbour, we picked up rubbish on the beach and also learnt about plastic pollution and what we can do to make a difference.&#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><strong><em><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">&#8211; Team 5<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><b><span lang=\"EN-GB\">Uniform reminders<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"eop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\">A reminder that students are expected to wear their blazers to and from school as the outer garment for Term 2 and Term 3. I ask for your support to ensure your daughter is wearing her correct uniform to and from school, including her blazer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"mailto:emarsh@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\"><em>&#8211; Emily Marsh<\/em><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Head of Year 9<\/p>\n<p><em>Click on gallery to view full images<\/em><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-39648 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/05\/IMG_8242.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/05\/IMG_8242-640x480.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/05\/IMG_6850-2.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/05\/IMG_6850-2-640x480.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/05\/IMG_8241.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/05\/IMG_8241-640x480.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whitley House reflections on the Exodus Service Day\u00a0 On Friday 16 May, students from Whitley House travelled to Ashfield to volunteer at the Exodus Foundation Loaves and Fishes Free Restaurant. 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