MLC School Boarders Chapel Service and Lunch

As Principal, Lisa Moloney writes in her feature, on Friday 22 July, Potts Hall was alive with the sound of Boarders reminiscing about their time at MLC School.

These Old Girls represented leaving years from 1951 to 1975 and had a wonderful day on campus. The letters shared below illustrate the special bond that these Old Girls share.

“Thank you so much to all involved in the organisation and presentation of the Boarders’ Lunch last Friday. I attended knowing that there would be just two others from my year going, but everyone was so welcoming and eager to share stories. It all added up to a most enjoyable and memorable event. Congratulations”.

Julie Davis (Caldwell, 1956)

“I would like to thank you and all others involved for organising such a wonderful get together of the Old Boarders from MLC School.  The catch up was so special and memorable.  It is amazing how on many days we cannot remember what we had for breakfast but we can relive our time at Methodist Ladies College like it was yesterday with such clarity. 

The Chapel Service was such a beautiful beginning for our get together.  Reverend Sally certainly gave a thought provoking Reflection which I have tried to share with my family, but I need a written copy to do it justice.  Just another example of the short term memory!!  Please give our organist a very special thank you as I so enjoyed his music and even more so once learning he had just returned from overseas.  Singing the school hymn and song are always special but my favourite is The Lord’s Prayer as this was quite unique to school and rarely sung elsewhere.  Thank you all so much.
Are you aware that when we were at school, after breakfast each morning Mr O’Rielly or the head house mistress would lead us in prayer and then we sang the Doxology.  One of the talented music students would play the piano for this and the tune was classical.  However, one of the girls found an up beat tune which she played to our delight.  A little note, she only played it once!!

The Potts Hall was so beautifully decorated and the meal was delicious.  However, the company and memories was what we were there for and to reconnect with old friends was such a treasure.

The students who shared our reunion were all beautiful girls who conducted themselves with grace and pride, please pass on my appreciation.  However, I also noted and was impressed with the students walking between classes and chatting with their friends.  Maybe, they were threatened to be on their best behaviour because “The Old Girls” were visiting, but I don’t think so.  They were all natural and showing their pride in being an MLC School girl.

Once again please pass my thanks to all involved and I especially thank you for your organisation. Until next time”

Anne Wise (Furnell, 1965)

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