What a huge six weeks it has been in Year 7 for our newest members of OLMC. From figuring out those tricky combination locks to navigating their way around the school with 1200 of their friends, the Year 7s have made a brilliant start to secondary school.
This cohort of Year 7s are participating actively in the life of OLMC. Their attendance at the Swimming Carnival was near perfect and so many of the students helped to earn House points by participating. They have signed up for GSV in huge numbers with over 150 Year 7s trying out for the Volleyball team.
Students are coming and going from music lessons and choir practice, some even putting their skills to use in the Year 12 lead showcase of Hairspray next term. Year 7s were again well represented at the Aerobics tryouts earlier this week and there is a lot of chat about, with the Elite Dance auditions still to come.
It has also been so lovely to see the communities developing in Pastoral Groups. This week during extended Pastoral, the students competed against each other in a trivia contest and finished up by creating a class anthem for each Pastoral Group.
We are so proud of the wonderful start that the Year 7s have made this year.
Felicia Taine
Year 7 Coordinator
A Few Words from the Year 7s
Year 7 has been a blast, especially Pastoral. All Year 7 classes did a Kahoot (a quiz), Celebrity Heads, and we even made our own class cheer.
Michela S 7C
The transition from primary to secondary school was really challenging, but OLMC helped me with everything and I've never felt so welcome! I love my friends and the strong community built on from the Sisters of Mercy. The Swimming Carnival was so much fun and most likely one of my favourite events already! OLMC has helped me find my interests and people who share them and I already have learnt so much from it. This school really made us feel at home already!
Methuli A 7F
The best part of OLMC so far is definitely meeting new friends and teachers. I have loved meeting new people and learning new and exciting things.
Rachel M 7H
The start of Year 7 was a rollercoaster of emotions. I was really scared of starting Year 7 because I was stressing about where to go, or if I looked cool enough. Another difficulty I had was that I was scared about meeting new friends. However, I realised that all I had to do was just be me, go with the flow, and I will naturally make friends with people. I must say that it worked out pretty well!
The best things about OLMC so far is definitely making new friends, I have found so many people who like the same things as I do.
April W 7B
The best part so far of Year 7 is the palpable atmosphere filled with laughs, joy and independence. I love being able to step into a new exciting journey and chapter of my academic journey. It is amazing and different and I love it. All the teachers and new friends have been amazing. Not to forget about the amazing Father Erick and all of his fun music and songs. I have so far enjoyed and looked forward to coming to school every morning.
Ava D 7B
These six weeks have been a blast, I have learnt more than ever, this is the best school ever.
Ava B 7A
OLMC has been such an eye opening experience to how many more opportunities high school presents. We have all loved making new friends and seeing so many amazing girls with different personalities. I personally loved the Swimming Carnival as I got to experience one of OLMC's traditions. We have learnt so many interesting things already such as using a Bunsen burner and a new language. We are excited to see what else OLMC has to offer!
Mietta S 7B
The best part about OLMC so far is all the classes. They have been so fun and exciting.
Everyone has made so many new friends this year and it has been a blast.
We have learnt about how to safely use a Bunsen burner in science, How to play the ukulele in music and best of all, learning some new languages. And that is how OLMC has been so far.
Bea F 7B
The best part of being at OLMC so far is making new friends and getting to spend breaks with them.
Layla H 7B
