{"id":45916,"date":"2026-06-12T12:45:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T02:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=45916"},"modified":"2026-06-12T12:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T02:45:10","slug":"strengthening-literacy-and-connection-through-the-buddy-program","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/strengthening-literacy-and-connection-through-the-buddy-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening Literacy and Connection Through the Buddy Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW141761418 BCX0\">The\u00a0Kindergarten-Year 5 Buddy Program continues to play\u00a0an important role\u00a0in fostering leadership,\u00a0collaboration\u00a0and\u00a0a strong sense\u00a0of belonging at MLC School. This term, the girls have been meeting fortnightly to engage in shared reading and joint learning experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW141761418 BCX0\">In addition to reading, the Year 5 students have been\u00a0assisting\u00a0their Kindergarten\u00a0buddies\u00a0during Mathematics\u00a0tasks and\u00a0CLP activities.\u00a0These interactions promote empathy,\u00a0responsibility\u00a0and shared achievement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph SCXW141761418 BCX0\">It has been a joy to watch these friendships grow and we look forward to many more moments of connection throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p><em>Click on gallery to view full images<\/em><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-45916 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\/2026\/06\/eleanor-and-marina.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/eleanor-and-marina-640x476.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\/2026\/06\/IMG_0279.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/IMG_0279-640x480.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\/2026\/06\/IMG_0286.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/IMG_0286-640x480.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\/2026\/06\/Kim.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/Kim-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\/2026\/06\/kim2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/kim2-640x400.jpg\" 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<p><em><strong><a href=\"mailto:bpanagopoulos@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\">&#8211; Brooke Panagopoulos<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em>Teacher<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Kindergarten-Year 5 Buddy Program continues to play\u00a0an important role\u00a0in fostering leadership,\u00a0collaboration\u00a0and\u00a0a strong sense\u00a0of belonging at MLC School. 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