2021 – An Exciting Year for Co-Curricular Programs

Kurt Hahn, who was a champion of experiential learning and was one of the founders of the Round Square Global Network of Schools, once said,

‘There is more in us than we know, if we could be made to see it; perhaps, for the rest of our lives we will be unwilling to settle for less.’

Hahn’s philosophies is a great lens in which to view the co-curricular programs we offer at MLC School. Our programs support The MLC School Girl’s academic, social, emotional and physical wellbeing, as well as fostering supportive, collaborative and creative communities across the Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 learning continuum.

Through their involvement in our co-curricular programs, we hope all girls will embrace the opportunity to learn new skills as well as master and excel at existing ones. We encourage them to work with others in a range of environments, acquire their leadership style and broaden their relationships beyond their immediate peers.

The start of a new year is a great opportunity to challenge themselves beyond what they think they are capable of. This could be as simple as joining a club or society, taking up a new sport or getting involved in the performing arts for the first time. In order to be fully immersed in the dynamic learning environment that is MLC School, we encourage all girls to participate in at least one co-curricular program each school year.

There are a number of the new programs and initiatives that will offered for the first time in 2021:

• Our redeveloped Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 After School Program. This program has been specifically curated to encourage the development of our youngest learner’s physical, social and emotional capabilities. This program features such activities as Dance, Speech and Drama, Mandarin lessons, tennis, gymnastics, chess, learn to swim, and super sports. 
• Co-Curricular Mandarin lessons are being introduced for the first time for both Beginners and Experienced students in Year 3 to Year 6.
• After school Chess lessons and competitive chess teams have been also introduced for students Year 6 to Year 12.
• The IDEALS Club for Year 5 and Year 6 and the IDEALS Society for Year 7 and Year 12, are both inspired by the Round Square IDEALS and will see MLC School Girls collaborate to unpack and understand issues that we face both locally and globally.
• And finally our SIGMA program, an initiative that gives our Senior School students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills by creating and running clubs based around their own interests and passions.

Blake Fatouros
Director of Co-Curricular Programs