MLC School part of Newington College Production – Cosi

On the evening of 25 February 2021, I had the pleasure of joining a small group of staff to watch the opening night of Cosi, the Newington College Senior Production. In a cast of only 11 students, four of these were MLC School students. I sat there through the entire production being entertained and often laughing out loud, but above all, in total admiration of the talent on display. As I drove home and reflected on the night, I was blown away by the remarkable way our Year 12 students; Piper,  Sofia, Claire and Ana, balanced their studies and rehearsals and still managed to perform at such a high level while in the midst of a major assessment block.

Sure, they are incredibly talented students, but they are also juggling their classes, co-curricular and leadership positions within the School. It made me think about how so many of our students do this on a regular basis. They are constantly involved in multiple activities, yet still strive and achieve such high levels of success.

I’m sure we can all think of examples where we have experienced success and know that it was as a result of hard work, persistence and commitment. That night was a lovely reminder that these students had every reason to give up, ask to be relieved of their role and simply walk away because it was just too difficult.

We are extremely fortunate to be at a school that provides an abundance of opportunities for students, which allows them to discover what they like and what talents and skills they have. It also offers them the freedom to explore a multitude of activities that challenge them and provide genuine times of fun, joy and success. 

– Neil Scotney
Head of Senior School