School Pants have Landed!

This month saw a great change at MLC School. The trialling of pants as part to the School uniform. This change has had a long genesis and I know has been eagerly sought by very many MLC School students. When introducing a change such as pants to the School uniform, it is essential that the School community is consulted. This we did, talking to our students, parents, Old Girls and Council members. In addition, there was quite a long design process where the girls gave feedback about fit, texture (they were adamant the pants could not be itchy), and colour. The result of all this is that pants are now part of our uniform and the girls have embraced them enthusiastically. Feedback so far is that they are comfortable, warm and easy to wear.

Pants are available in this first phase to girls in Year 6 to Year 12. Other year groups will be part of the next phase which is likely to be introduced next year. The pants are part of the winter uniform (Term 2 and Term 3). They are also an “everyday” item and not part of the formal uniform. 

When representing the School or for formal occasions such as photos, tour days, events, specific assemblies and other important occasions, girls are still required to wear their skirt or tunic.

– Frances Booth
Deputy Principal