{"id":40855,"date":"2025-06-20T14:46:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T04:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=40855"},"modified":"2025-06-20T14:46:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T04:46:37","slug":"year-8-252","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/year-8-252\/","title":{"rendered":"Year 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\" dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-25015\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Bridget-Kovats_300x300-320x320.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Bridget-Kovats_300x300-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Bridget-Kovats_300x300-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Bridget-Kovats_300x300-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Bridget-Kovats_300x300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/04\/Bridget-Kovats_300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>During Week 8, eLearning was emphasised through two presentations by the Director of eLearning, <strong>Marianna Carlino.<\/strong> The first presentation addressed how students can optimise Microsoft Outlook with tips for managing email overload, searching for important documents, and practicing appropriate email etiquette. The second presentation explored the impact of digital technology in 2025, specifically focusing on Digital Footprints and their Digital Reputation. Students were provided with various resources to help navigate their use of digital technologies and enhance their online experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\" dir=\"ltr\">A big thank you goes out to Year 8 students <strong>Emily Pattison, Amara Sivagurunathan,<\/strong> and <strong>Amelia Winnall<\/strong> for speaking at our Year 8 Chapel. They helped <strong>Pastor Caitlin Scott<\/strong> promote goodwill and an understanding of the experiences of others during the service through both Bible readings and prayers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\" dir=\"ltr\"><b>Year 8 Immersion:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\" dir=\"ltr\">On Wednesday, at the conclusion of the Year Meeting, each student in Year 8 received a copy of the Code of Conduct, something we ask all students and their families to familiarise themselves with prior to all Adventure Camps or Immersion experiences. Students in Year 8 and a parent\/carer are required to sign this document and then return it to their Luminary by <strong>Friday 27 June.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\" dir=\"ltr\">Please also ensure you have completed the following:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\" dir=\"ltr\"><b>By Friday 20 June 2025: <\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\">Complete the Medical and Dietary forms, <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW244324667 BCX0\" title=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlcschool.cmail19.com%2Ft%2Ft-l-gydhtkl-ttejhidjj-i%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceditor%40mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au%7Cf8dea341d36d4331127e08ddaec11381%7C297d50d8e5fd4f0b837b06f6611d7cf1%7C0%7C0%7C638858866484975508%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sudaEF%2B1OoZPr5aU1f99KHJFmEX%2F7ARCR4BDN%2BDQ3U8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlcschool.cmail19.com%2Ft%2Ft-l-gydhtkl-ttejhidjj-i%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceditor%40mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au%7Cf8dea341d36d4331127e08ddaec11381%7C297d50d8e5fd4f0b837b06f6611d7cf1%7C0%7C0%7C638858866484975508%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sudaEF%2B1OoZPr5aU1f99KHJFmEX%2F7ARCR4BDN%2BDQ3U8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"751e8756-2ad3-4f7e-8c4a-35bc6faa8171\">click here<\/a>, <b>by Friday 20 June 2025.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\">Complete the MLC School Permission Note on the parent portal <i><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW244324667 BCX0\" title=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlcschool.cmail19.com%2Ft%2Ft-l-gydhtkl-ttejhidjj-o%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceditor%40mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au%7Cf8dea341d36d4331127e08ddaec11381%7C297d50d8e5fd4f0b837b06f6611d7cf1%7C0%7C0%7C638858866484997705%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DFE5JHgwsjmUr9sO5k1YbkBdv3FWCYq2wI9DGiFIl%2FA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlcschool.cmail19.com%2Ft%2Ft-l-gydhtkl-ttejhidjj-o%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceditor%40mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au%7Cf8dea341d36d4331127e08ddaec11381%7C297d50d8e5fd4f0b837b06f6611d7cf1%7C0%7C0%7C638858866484997705%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DFE5JHgwsjmUr9sO5k1YbkBdv3FWCYq2wI9DGiFIl%2FA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"b2e8e34b-2939-40fc-aedc-de5891e6a9cd\">Omnia<\/a><\/i> Excursions by<b> Friday 20 June 2025<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\" dir=\"ltr\"><b>By Wednesday 23 July 2025: <\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\">Medications should be given to the<b> MLC School Health Centre <\/b>by<b> Wednesday 23 July 2025. <\/b>Medication must be clearly labelled in a zip lock bag with dosage instructions. A Medication Authority form can be accessed by <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW244324667 BCX0\" title=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlcschool.cmail19.com%2Ft%2Ft-l-gydhtkl-ttejhidjj-b%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceditor%40mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au%7Cf8dea341d36d4331127e08ddaec11381%7C297d50d8e5fd4f0b837b06f6611d7cf1%7C0%7C0%7C638858866485013451%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=S0OYr2%2FdKn2TEFcYLewXaFcfNXeBy%2FP6LUz8hvNwSUI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlcschool.cmail19.com%2Ft%2Ft-l-gydhtkl-ttejhidjj-b%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceditor%40mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au%7Cf8dea341d36d4331127e08ddaec11381%7C297d50d8e5fd4f0b837b06f6611d7cf1%7C0%7C0%7C638858866485013451%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=S0OYr2%2FdKn2TEFcYLewXaFcfNXeBy%2FP6LUz8hvNwSUI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"4a6baaf3-62c3-4b26-b3bd-4c6086b056ae\">clicking here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\">Any new medication that is not stated on the medical forms will require a letter explaining why it is required and instructions for administration.<i>\u00a0<\/i>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\">All S4 and S8 medication (Anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc.) medication must be in a webster pack from the pharmacy. Please note this will take the pharmacy several days to prepare.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\" dir=\"ltr\"><b>Colour Run \u2013 Friday 27<\/b><b>\u00a0June: <\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\" dir=\"ltr\">The following will be in place for any student requiring adjustments to support their participation in the Colour Run.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\">A sheltered tent will be available for students needing a quiet, alternate space to take a break. This will be staffed by the Learning Enhancement Department.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\">A staff member from the Learning Enhancement Department will be actively visible throughout the event to support monitoring of students.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\">Students will also have access to the First Aid Tent if needed\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\">Students have the option to \u201copt-out\u201d of running in the colour. If this is the case, students are encouraged to inform their Head of Year and identify an alternate form of participation in the event if possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\" dir=\"ltr\"><b>Key Dates for the Diary:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\"><strong>Wednesday 25 June 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Year 8 Parent Teacher Interviews 4pm \u2013 7pm (Face to Face)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\"><strong>Friday 27 June 2025<\/strong> \u2013 MLC School Colour Run (last day of Term 2)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\"><strong>Tuesday 22 July 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Term 3 resumes for all students<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW244324667 BCX0\">&#8211; <a href=\"mailto:bkovats@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\"><em><strong>Bridget Kovats<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nHead of Year 8<\/p>\n<p><em>Click on gallery to view full images<\/em><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-40855 gallery-columns-2 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\/06\/Wk8T1-Chapel.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/06\/Wk8T1-Chapel-640x354.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\/06\/Wk8T1-elearn.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/06\/Wk8T1-elearn-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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During Week 8, eLearning was emphasised through two presentations by the Director of eLearning, Marianna Carlino. 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