The much-loved Dad & Daughter Cardboard Challenge

Junior School saw the triumphant return of the Dad & Daughter Cardboard Challenge after a two-year hiatus. The threat of wet weather did not deter the large number of participants from attending, giving this community event the lively and friendly atmosphere that it has become known for. Even the eventual downpour right at the end of the night couldn’t dampen the spirits as we ran for cover!

The cardboard castles, created by each House for the medieval theme, were soaked and toppling over by the end. But they were mighty to behold as they developed over the evening, complete with defensive walls, drawbridges, impressively tall towers, and some, perhaps historically-inaccurate, indoor amenities. The students loved playing in the castles, bearing the crowns, tiaras, shields, and mini catapults they made in the craft zone. Many took a break from the castle construction during the evening to participate in the Catapult Catch Challenge, firing a tennis ball from our large catapult for their accompanying adult to catch. 

We are proud to be presenting this event to the MLC School community again and have already begun planning for next year. What will the theme be?

For more photos from the event, please visit the MLC School Facebook page.

– Bede Schofield and Marie Cassar
Junior School STEM Lab Co-ordinators

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