{"id":44154,"date":"2026-03-06T14:45:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T03:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=44154"},"modified":"2026-03-06T14:45:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T03:45:56","slug":"year-9-274","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/year-9-274\/","title":{"rendered":"Year 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-30326\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/05\/Schurch-Kate-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/05\/Schurch-Kate-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/05\/Schurch-Kate-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/05\/Schurch-Kate-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/05\/Schurch-Kate-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/05\/Schurch-Kate-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>During Luminary time this week, Year 9 students began workshopping the structure and delivery of their Year 6 buddy sessions, scheduled to commence in Week 7. This new initiative, being introduced across the School this year, aims to foster meaningful connections between Year 9 and Year 6 students. Through this program, Year 9 students will have the opportunity to act as supportive mentors, developing leadership skills and beginning their preparation for the Peer Support Leader program available to them in Year 10.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, Year 9 students participated in a session led by <strong>Marianna Carlino,<\/strong> Director of eLearning. The presentation focused on understanding and navigating the current social media delay, exploring the purpose of age\u2011based restrictions and how these measures support young people\u2019s wellbeing. Students were encouraged to prioritise face\u2011to\u2011face connections, engage in school and community activities, and pursue offline hobbies that promote mental health, resilience, and positive social development. The session also highlighted the important role families and trusted adults play in guiding young people towards balanced and responsible technology use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ella Hu,<\/strong> Year 12 Chapel Captain, is currently trialling several new initiatives during chapel services, including an increased focus on singing and the introduction of newer hymns. To support this, a chapel band has been formed, and I am delighted to share that this band is comprised entirely of Year 9 students. Congratulations to <strong>Jade Qi, Isabella Zhuo, Arabella Kuo, Eloise Wong,<\/strong> and<strong> Euna Cho<\/strong> for their confidence and willingness to volunteer for this opportunity. A photo of the students performing in chapel has been included below.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&#8211; <a href=\"mailto:kschurch@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\">Kate Schurch<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em>Year 9<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44155 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/IMG_4195-480x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/IMG_4195-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/IMG_4195-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/IMG_4195-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/IMG_4195-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/IMG_4195.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During Luminary time this week, Year 9 students began workshopping the structure and delivery of their Year 6 buddy sessions, scheduled to commence in Week 7. This new initiative, being introduced across the School this year, aims to foster meaningful connections between Year 9 and Year 6 students. 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