{"id":43629,"date":"2026-01-30T14:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T03:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&p=43629"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:00:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T03:00:41","slug":"year-7-242","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/year-7-242\/","title":{"rendered":"Year 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"What a wonderful start to the year for Year 7! It has been a joy to see students engaging so enthusiastically in all the commencement activities, including Luminary time, Peer Support and The Journey incursion. I have been particularly impressed by the resilience Year 7 has shown as they navigated the campus for the first time \u2013 sometimes getting a little lost, but using their diaries, asking for help, and even offering support to others. Hearing, ‘I know the way, let me show you!’<\/em>\u00a0echo through the lockers has been a real highlight.<\/p>\n

As we know, transitioning into high school is both exciting and challenging. To help our students feel grounded and supported, Year 7 participated in a full\u2011day incursion, The Journey<\/em>, intentionally designed to strengthen peer relationships, foster belonging and equip students with the social and emotional skills they need as they begin high school. Facilitated by Enlighten Education<\/a>, this program is a key component of our orientation program and helps prepare students for the adventures and challenges of Year 7.<\/p>\n

Through interactive, hands\u2011on activities, students explored strategies for stress management, building positive friendships, and the importance of including others. By the end of the day, many Year 7 students reported feeling more connected to their Luminary group, their peers and the broader school community, providing a strong foundation for the year ahead.<\/p>\n

Staying organised for the week | Reading the Weekly News<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each week, I will post a Weekly News<\/em> for students on their Year 7 Canvas page. This includes key events for the upcoming week, along with important reminders. I have encouraged all Year 7 students to make a habit of reading this on Sunday evening so they can be well prepared for the week ahead.<\/p>\n

An example of what might be included in the Weekly News would be a reminder about school photos. We begin Week 2 with school photos on Monday 2 February 2026.<\/strong> Please remind your daughter to bring her blazer. A detailed schedule will be shared with Year 7 through their Weekly News. Sibling photos will take place on Wednesday 4 February 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

School Photos on Monday<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s important students are in full School uniform for photos next week. Find out how to order and read more about this by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Who to contact?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A reminder of some key contacts within the School:<\/p>\n

Academic matters: Contact the class teacher first, then the Head of Department if needed.<\/p>\n

Wellbeing or other concerns: Contact your daughter\u2019s Luminary teacher, followed by myself if further support is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Abbeythorpe<\/td>\nAmy Lim<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Booralee<\/td>\nJames Adams <\/b>and <\/span><\/a>Lucy James<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Churunga<\/td>\nDaniel Santos Alvarez<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leawarra<\/td>\nCandace Robertson<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lester<\/td>\nJulia Lindblom<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mooramoora<\/td>\nAmy Kirk<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>and Ekaterini Meintjes<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prescott<\/td>\nNatasha Collins<\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sutton<\/td>\nAmy Murphy<\/a><\/strong><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wade<\/td>\nVicky Zinopoulos<\/a><\/strong><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Whitley<\/td>\nJoelene Cheney <\/a><\/strong><\/b>and Natalie Smith<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


\nI hope you will join us at the 2026 Parent Welcome Event on <\/span>Friday 6 January 2026<\/strong>. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other Year 7 families and connect with the wider MLC School community.<\/span><\/p>\n

RSVP Here<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2013 Emily Marsh<\/strong><\/em><\/a>
\nHead of Year 7<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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