Year 10

2020 began by officially welcoming the Year 10’s into the Senior school. Wearing their new senior school jumpers proudly on the first day back all Year 10 students returned to school with smiles on their faces and excitement for the year ahead. We started with an assembly where students were presented with their Senior school badges, introduced to Pastoral teachers and set their goals for the remainder of the term. They were also presented with effort and achievements awards attained from 2019.

This was the first year that Year 10 students have been as 'big sisters' to the new Year 7 'little sisters'. With much excitement students were introduced and spent the afternoon completing the year’s first Big Sister, Little Sister activity. Each pair got to know each other and created a unique handshake to represent their sisterhood. They then moved into Houses and were given a theme to create a newspaper outfit. We finished the day with a fun filled fashion parade of all the newspaper outfits including wedding dresses, astronauts, Jungle animals and Sea creatures. Throughout the year, there were other Big Sister, Little Sister activites, including House Chalk Art, The Amazing Race and letter writing over the lockdown period.

In early February, Year 10 students participated in a Transition day. The aim of the day was to introduce students to the roles and responsibilities of senior school and teach them study skills and habits to help them achieve their best. The day began with a presentation from Mr Kadar about planning and time management skills. A panel of ex Mater Christi students came to share their expertise and answer questions. The students then spent the afternoon with their Pastoral teacher creating study timetables and getting organised for the program ahead. Throughout the year the Year 10 students participated in a range of Pastoral games to promote connections. Round one included a range of 'minute-to-win-it' style games and the winners enjoyed a delicious lunch as a prize for their efforts. Round 2 included music and movie quizzes, a talent quest and a physical challenge. The participation and effort from students was great to see.

Year 10 students were joined by Fr Rob Galea via Zoom for their Reflection Day. Students were invited to further unpack the College Theme, 'Let your light shine for others' through Fr Rob’s experience of music and ministry.

Year 10’s finished the year with a leadership formation day where they explored what it takes to be a good leader and worked on improving their potential as leaders within Mater Christi College and the wider community.

Congratulations to Year 10 on their successes and taking up the opportunities that challenged them to improve and develop their skills and knowledge. Many thanks to the dedicated Year 10 Council for their leadership organisation and enthusiastic ideas throughout the year.

Melinda Lovat Year 10 Learning Coordinator