Issue 18 - 16 January 2024

From the Principal

If I had my time again, and my geographical location allowed, I would send my daughter to MLC School. Although she attended a highly regarded school, did very well academically and made the most of the opportunities available at her co-educational independent school, it was not until I walked through the gates of MLC School that I understood what had been missing from her education. Freedom; the freedom to be herself in a supportive, learning environment that was designed purely to ensure her success. Something that I see every day at MLC School.

Schools such as ours are specialist environments, designed to maximise the opportunity for girls to learn and grow without unspoken restrictions nor the expectation that they should conform to social norms and stereotypes about what girls can and should do; and equally without preconceptions about what they can and should be. My experience is that even in the best of co-educational environments, expectations are gendered. The research is clear; while there is no doubt co-educational environments advantage boys, girls’ schools are best for girls.

As for ‘the world is co-educational, so schools should be’ argument, I have seen no evidence that our girls have any trouble whatsoever holding their own at university and in the workplace. I truly wish that the world had evolved to the stage where men and women are treated equally in every regard, but my perception is that this is simply not the case (and there is much evidence in support). It gives me great comfort to know that because they have been educated at MLC School, the first time our girls will have to deal with outdated, sexist expectations, or people underestimating them because of their gender, they will have a fully developed sense of self, know their worth and will not entertain being treated as ‘less than’ because of their gender.

So, while my daughter is now a successful young adult, I wish I had known then what I know now. The joy, confidence, freedom, and sense of self that comes from an MLC School education is what I would wish not just for her, but for every girl.

– Lisa Moloney
Principal

Scholarship opportunities for Year 7 to Year 11

MLC School’s main scholarship application process commences much earlier than many other schools.

MLC School opens scholarship applications around 18 months before the intended year of entry for those looking at Year 7 to Year 11 scholarships.

Applications for entry in Year 7 to Year 11 in 2026 will open in June 2024 with testing in October.

Music scholarships are also available for Year 7 in 2026 for applicants who achieve excellent results on the entrance examination and are exceptional musicians on their chosen instrument. Successful Music Scholarship applicants are required to participate in the full music program offered by MLC School for the duration of their time at the School.

Additionally, MLC School have recently introduced the Edna Curtis (daughter of an Old Girl) Scholarships for Year 7 in 2026. The Edna Curtis Scholarship is awarded to the applicant who achieves excellent results on the entrance examination and successfully meets the ‘all rounder’ criteria but is also the daughter of a former student of the School. The half scholarship is awarded by the Old Girls’ Union (OGU).

Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to the School for an activity morning. Please note that not all shortlisted candidates will be offered a scholarship.

For more information about scholarships please visit our website, or contact our Registrar Nerida Coman on 02 8741 3165 or email enrol@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au.

All Rounder Scholarships for Year 5

MLC School offers an All-Rounder Scholarship for girls entering Year 5 in the following year. It is open to prospective students and those enrolled in Year 4 at the School. The scholarship offers 50% tuition fee relief for Year 5 to Year 12 (subject to conditions). Applications generally open in May each year with testing in August.

All Rounder Scholarships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate significant academic potential, together with achievement and potential in two or more of the following areas:

Leadership
Cultural/creative/performing arts
Service
Sport

Candidates with strong evidence in one or more of the above areas are encouraged to apply. This evidence could include representative selection, awards, honours or other recognition.

Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to the School for an activity morning. Please note that not all shortlisted candidates will be offered a scholarship.

For more information about scholarships please visit our website, or contact our Registrar Nerida Coman on 02 8741 3165 or email enrol@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au.

Meet the Principal in London – Reception at The House of Lords

We welcome all Old Girls to join the Principal, Lisa Moloney, for drinks in London when she visits in April 2024.

Old Girls and guests who will be in London on Friday 19 April 2024 are invited to join Lisa Moloney, Principal, and Class of 1983 Old Girl, Natalie Bennett, Baroness The Rt Hon Bennett of Manor Castle, at the House of Lords for complimentary drinks and canapés.

The event is an opportunity for MLC School Old Girls to connect and network with other MLC School Old Girls and find out what’s been happening at the School..

We also welcome families who have enrolled their daughters at the School and prospective families who are considering MLC School for their daughter. Please share this invitation with those you feel would be interested in the opportunity to meet Ms Moloney.

Please click here to RSVP for this event.

Friday 19 April 2024
6.30pm–8.30pm
The House of Lords – Atlee and Reid Rooms
London

Guest numbers are strictly limited.

Sapphires Chapel Service and Lunch 2023

I had the absolute pleasure of attending the annual Sapphires Chapel Service and Lunch. All MLC School students qualify to become Sapphires in their 51^st year post graduation. Attendees included students who began at the school from the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s through to the 1970s with our most senior attendee due to celebrate her 93^rd birthday in the coming weeks.

Throughout these decades, MLC School maintained its commitment to providing a high standard of education while adapting to societal, cultural, and educational changes. The rich history of MLC School was on display during the luncheon with many stories shared and reminiscing. Collectively, the women in the room had seen the Sydney Opera House built, cheered as Melbourne and Sydney hosted Olympic Games, witnessed the change to decimal currency, experienced war and protests, saw the emergence of environmental protection, had five different Principals, two Headmistresses (Drs Wade and Whitley) and watched 17 Prime Ministers of Australia come and go. Most excitingly, in 1966 some of them witnessed Burwood Westfield opened as the first Westfield shopping centre in Sydney (and there were many fond memories shared of that significant occasion!).

MLC School has evolved over the years. The January 1886 Sydney Morning Herald announcement of the impending opening of the Wesleyan Ladies College, Burwood reported that the school would ‘make provision for those who wish to prepare for University honours’. This was only two years after the legal rights of women at the University of Sydney had been secured. MLC School began with a radical recognition that much more could be expected of girls’ skills and talents during their school education. Almost immediately these girls from Burwood distinguished themselves as university entrants and graduates, commencing MLC School’s enviable tradition of academic excellence.

Over time we’ve seen increased emphasis on empowering young women, fostering leadership skills, and preparing students for a rapidly evolving world. The evolution of MLC School during this time laid the foundation for the progressive and reputable institution it is today, providing quality education to young women in Sydney. How special that our girls are a part of a never-ending chain of students past, present and future. I have been deeply impressed by the amazing contribution that MLC School Old Girls have made and continue to make in the community on every scale.

We sincerely thank the ‘Old Girls’ for their attendance at the function, it was a truly special event. The Facebook album can be viewed by clicking here.

I am greatly looking forward to attending the Sapphire’s event again this year, date and booking links can be found in this newsletter.

– Melissa Boyd
Deputy Principal

Congratulations to the Class of 2023

The School applauds all the students from the Class of 2023.

Year 12 is about so much more than the final exams. Our Year 12 students were involved and committed leaders who helped shape the life and culture of the School. We look forward to following their journey as Old Girls.

For over 20 years, MLC School has offered students the option to complete their study via the Higher School Certificate or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. In 2023, the IB cohort was the School’s biggest yet, with more than 50% of Year 12 students participating.

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Here are some highlights of achievements by students:

Outstanding Scores and Achievements in IB

Please note: The School is not provided with students’ ATARs. We rely on ATARs being provided by individual students upon request. Not every student chooses to share this information with the School.

There were 81 students who sat for the IB Diploma, the School’s largest candidature ever.

10 students achieved an ATAR of 99 or more
22 students achieved an ATAR of 97 or more
48 students achieved an ATAR of 90 or more

Anna Xu – ATAR 99.95

IB Score: 45 out of 45, the highest possible IB Score
MLC School All-round Academic Excellence

Keiralyn Dao – ATAR 99.75

IB Score: 44 out of 45
MLC School All-round Academic Excellence

Isabel McKeough – ATAR 99.75

IB Score: 44 out of 45
MLC School All-round Academic Excellence
Runner up to The Anne Louise Layman Award for Dux of IB

Charlotte Trieu – ATAR 99.75

IB Score: 44 out of 45

Selena Read – ATAR 99.70

IB Score: 44 out of 45
Dance, Drama and Entertainment (DDE) Captain
Anne Louise Layman Award for the Dux of the MLC School IB Candidature
MLC School All-round Academic Excellence
Commonwealth Parliamentarian’s Merit Award

Chantelle Wan – ATAR 99.70

IB Score: 44 out of 45

Maya Lecuna – ATAR 99.55

IB Score: 44 out of 45
MLC School All-round Academic Excellence
Australian Music Centre Award for Outstanding Work in Composition

Natasha Whitmont – ATAR 99.25

IB Score: 43 out of 45

Jessie Zheng – ATAR 99.25

IB Score: 43 out of 45

Erica Chou – ATAR 99.10

IB Score: 43 out of 45
MLC School Captain 2023
MLC School All-round Academic Excellence
George Brown Prize for Leadership

IB Score of 40 or above

Congratulations to the 23 students who were awarded the Certificate of Distinction for Diploma Programme graduates who have achieved an IB score of 40 points or more (ATAR 97 or more). This is equivalent to the NSW Premier’s All-Rounder Award in the HSC.

Outstanding ATARs and Achievements in HSC

Please note: the School received HSC students’ ATARs, but we rely on students providing permission for this information to be shared.

Mimi Jones – ATAR 98.45

Second In State – Ancient History
HSC Distinguished Achiever
MLC School All-round Academic Excellence
Sutton House Captain

Ruby Newton – ATAR 98.35

HSC All-Rounder
HSC Distinguished Achiever
Callback (Dance) Selection – Major Study Performance
Callback (Dance) Nomination – Core Composition
Callback (Dance) Nomination – Core Performance
The George Lane Prize for Dux of MLC School HSC Candidature
MLC School All-round Academic Excellence

Esther Tonkinwise – ATAR 97.55

HSC All-Rounder
HSC Distinguished Achiever
Shape (Textiles and Design) Nomination
MLC School All-Round Academic Excellence
The Jennifer Carr (Grant) Memorial Prize for English Extension 2

Milla Newman – ATAR 96.4

HSC All-Rounder
HSC Distinguished Achiever
OnSTAGE (Drama) Nomination – Group Performance
OnSTAGE (Drama) Nomination – Design Poster
Runner up to The George Lane Prize for Dux of MLC School HSC Candidature
MLC School All-Round Academic Excellence
Finalist for the 2023 V-Fest Film Festival

HSC Distinguished Achievers

Congratulations to the 38 students (46% of the HSC cohort) who were placed on the HSC Distinguished Achievers list for those who achieved a result in the highest possible Band for one or more courses. Overall, MLC School had 92 mentions on the Distinguished Achievers list with many girls achieving more than one Band 6.

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Experience our Virtual Tour!

Our new virtual tour is now up and running! Click the link below to explore the MLC School’s Junior and Senior Campuses.

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Emerging Athlete (EA) Program

The Emerging Athlete program was launched at our Sports Awards evening. Over the years we have recognised the need to support students with both their academic and sporting endeavours.

The Emerging Athlete (EA) Program supports emerging athletes at MLC School as they navigate their way through representative sports pathways, while trying to balance their schoolwork, training, and competition commitments.

The EA Program assists students in achieving their sporting and academic goals, while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

The Program provides:

Performance support to athletes through personalised strength and conditioning programs
Management of wellbeing and stress levels that will be monitored weekly.
The support of an athlete mentor for senior students
Assistance with time management
Support with goal setting
A variety of education seminars, information, and resources
Opportunities to participate in high-performance camps.
Opportunities to network with other emerging athletes and industry leaders
Guest speakers who will inspire and motivate athletes.
Breakfast vouchers for those athletes who arrive at school early to train.
Possibility of subsidised entry fees when representing MLC School in a representative competition
Athletes will be supported as they journey along the representative pathway to become an elite athlete, developing skills they can use throughout their career.

TO APPLY

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Criteria – Level 1 – DREAM	Criteria – Level 2 – BELIEVE
Individuals representing NSW or Australia in their chosen sport.	Individuals in Year 10 to Year 12 representing NSW or Australia in their chosen sport.
Individuals have have been talent identified by their state or national sporting body.	Individuals who have been talent identified by their state or national sporting body.
Individuals who have been selected into two or more CIS teams through qualification process.	Individuals who have been selected into two or more CIS teams through qualification process.
These athletes must also be completing a significant number of training hours that cause extraordinary interruptions to school life (8-10 hours per week).	These athletes must also be completing a significant number of training hours that cause extraordinary interruptions to school life (upwards of 12 hours per week)
Additional criteria that will be considered: Demonstrate their ‘trainability’ (sport-specific skill acquisition) Demonstrate their commitment Demonstrate their motivation Demonstrate their ‘coachability’ Demonstrate their positive psychological, self-management and relevant traits.	Additional criteria that will be considered, same as Level 1 and including: Commitment to sport specific practice and investment in high training volumes Striving for continual performance improvements.

Dr Carolyn Broderick (1982) – the first female Medical Director of an Australian Olympic team

MLC School Class of 1982 Old Girl, Associate Professor Dr Carolyn Broderick, made history when the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) named her the Medical Director for the Australian Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Games. She becomes Australia’s first female Medical Director for an Olympic Games.

The AOC described the decision as a ‘key appointment’ for the upcoming Olympics and Dr Broderick herself described it as ‘a great privilege to be part of his team to ensure the health of each individual representing Australia in these challenging times.’

The Australian Olympic team is fortunate to have Dr Broderick’s wealth of expertise and experience in elite sports. She is the Chief Medical Officer of Tennis Australia and The Australian Open. She was the Deputy Medical Director for the Australian Olympic Team at the 2016 Rio Games, was Team Physician at the 2012 London and 2000 Sydney Games, and the Medical Director the Australian Youth Olympic Team in Nanjing in 2014. She has also been a member of the AOC Medical Commission (2013–2016), the Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee, and the Medical Advisory Panel for the National Rugby League.

Aside from her Olympic Games and Tennis Australia responsibilities, Dr Broderick is also an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at University of NSW, and a Staff Specialist in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the Children’s Hospital Institute of Sports Medicine (CHISM), located at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. She has tended to children with sports and exercise-related issues for the past two decades, while also helping children with chronic diseases like haemophilia, cystic fibrosis and cancer, achieve their full potential.

In being named the Olympic team’s medical Director, she succeeds Dr David Hughes AM, who held the role for eight years and chaired the panel responsible for finding his replacement. After the announcement, Dr Hughes posted on Twitter

“Delighted to see someone of the calibre of @carolyn_brod take the reins as Medical Director for #Paris2024. Carolyn will take this role to a whole new level. The Australian Olympic Team is in very safe hands.”

Dr Broderick’s achievement is a testament to her hard work and her dedication to providing the very best care to elite athletes.

The MLC School community congratulates Dr Carolyn Broderick on this fantastic achievement.

Alyssa Healy (2008) named the Captain of the Australian women’s cricket team

Congratulations to MLC School Old Girl, Alyssa Healy (2008) on becoming captain of the Australian women’s cricket team across all three formats (Test, One Day and T20) of the game. Wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy (2008) has gained worldwide respect for her leadership qualities over the course of her 255-game international career.

She has also captained NSW in domestic one-day cricket since 2018 and was Sydney Sixers vice-captain for the first seven WBBL seasons.

Ben Oliver, Cricket Australia Executive General Manager of High Performance and National Teams, said: “Alyssa is an outstanding player and leader who has earned enormous respect both on and off the field.”

On receiving the news of her Captaincy, Alyssa said she was “honoured to accept the role of captain and am grateful for the opportunity to lead our team.”

The MLC School community congratulates Old Girl and 2023 Alumnae Award winner, Alyssa Healy (2008) on this magnificent achievement.

Old Girl Selected in Australian Rugby Women’s Team

Congratulations to old girl Desiree Miller (2019) who has been announced in the Australian Rugby Women’s team the Wallaroos!

Desiree played rugby for MLC School and continued to play once she graduated with Easts Rugby Club. Moving swiftly through the ranks, Desiree played for the NSW Waratahs and is now a Wallaroo! We are so proud of her!

– Lisa Filby
Director of Sport

Cherie Pepperell (2020) Heads a Winning Team that is Making a Difference

Old Girl, Cherie Pepperell (2020) – part of the World Solar Challenge ‘Cruiser Cup’ winning team

MLC School congratulates Cherie Pepperell (2020) and the whole ‘Sunswift Racing’ team (UNSW) for a tremendous victory in a positive, future-focused event

Occurring every two years, World Solar Challenge is the world’s biggest and most prestigious solar challenge. For 36 years, it has attracted the greatest minds from around the world to Australia to push the limits of technological innovation by traveling the outback in a vehicle powered only by the energy of the sun.

The UNSW ‘Sunswift 7’ claimed its first Cruiser Cup victory at the 22 – 29 October 2023 (Darwin to Adelaide) World Solar Challenge.

Teams, usually comprising of tertiary and secondary students, traverse 3,000 kilometres from Darwin to Adelaide in a solar-powered vehicle designed, engineered and built with their own hands.

Participating teams enter their vehicle into one of three classes:

• The Cruiser Class – conducted as 3 x 1,200km stages without recharging.
• The Challenger Class – conducted in a single stage from Darwin to Adelaide.
• The Adventure Class is a non-competitive class which provides opportunity for cars built for previous events.

Cherie’s team built the Sunswift 7 to compete for the Cruiser Cup. To win this Cup, solar electric cars must complete the journey from Darwin to Adelaide within time windows, and as energy efficiently as possible. Out of the starting ten Cruisers, six remained in contention after a drama-filled second stage fighting strong headwinds and smoky conditions.

Please click on the link here to read the full story.

Kindergarten to Year 2 Christmas Concert

The annual Kindergarten to Year 2 Christmas Concert is always a highlight. Thanks to our Junior School music coordinator, Sophie Grattan-Smith, music teacher Megan Ling, Head of Strings, James Larsen, and pianist Jono along with our Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 classes and specialist teachers. This year, ‘An Aussie Christmas Concert’ was a joy for the entire audience. We will share photos with you soon. Congratulations girls and Merry Christmas.

To hear more, click here to watch the Kindergarten to Year 2 Christmas Concert!

– Daniel Sandral
Head of Junior School

Lucis Spring/Summer 2023 Issue

The MLC School community should have received a mailed copy of the latest Lucis.

The digital version can be viewed below.

Lucis Spring/Summer 2023 Digital Version

Pre-Kindergarten Christmas Concert and Visit from Santa

All the Pre-Kindergarten students and families gathered in the Pre-Kindergarten studio for our end of year Christmas Concert. It was a joyous time as they sang many songs including ‘Christmas Where the Gumtrees Grow’ and ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ in three languages including English, Dharug and Mandarin.

We were thrilled Santa had time to visit us with Year 12 elves guiding him through the Junior School campus. Needless to say, the children were thrilled to talk to Santa and many family photos were taken.

A special thanks to our Parent Ambassadors and all our parents for their support this year.

– Rachael Borg, Kim Rowland, Gina Zucco, Vicki Liubinskas, Ellie Monda
Pre-Kindergarten Team

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An Absolute Gem of a Story

Congratulations to Year 2 student Gem for her prize-winning entry in the 2023 Braille Writing competition.

Gem’s story, The Extremely Annoying Bear was one of 44 entries received this year.

Prizes are awarded for tactile graphics, proof reading, creativity, and accuracy of braille.

The competition is held by the Sydney Braille Forum for school students in New South Wales who are learning to read and write braille.

Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are blind or vision impaired. It consists of raised dots arranged in a grid, with different dot patterns representing letters, numbers, punctuation marks, symbols and music notation. Users read braille with their fingers.

The speaker at this year’s award night was R A Spratt, TV writer, podcast host, and author of the popular Friday Barnes, Peski Kids and Nanny Piggins series. R A Spratt delivered an entertaining speech about her experiences as an author before presenting the prizes.

Gem’s submission was awarded the Creativity of Story Award in the Junior Primary section.

– Jacqui Donnelly
Learning Enrichment Teacher – Visual Impairment Specialist

Gem is pictured below accepting her prize with R A Spratt

Final Farewells to Year 6

As they farewelled the Junipor School ready to take their place in Senior School, Year 6 students had a busy few final weeks filled with the most memorable events. The Year 6 musical was an absolute showstopper that displayed the talents of those on stage, and those supporting with the production backstage. Here are a few words from our Year 6 girls.

“Working on The Addams Family musical was an amazing experience! From amazing cast members, finely crafted costumes, superb sets and most importantly, talented staff and directors, The Addams Family musical has created a once in a lifetime opportunity we were so glad to be a part of!

Every day at rehearsals, we would come together and bring the eccentric and spooky Addams family to life on stage. We would practice our lines, learn the catchy songs, and perfect our dance moves. It was hard work, but the energy and enthusiasm of everyone involved made it all worth it. Performing in front of an audience was a thrilling experience. We would put on our costumes, do our makeup, and step onto the stage with excitement and nerves. The applause and laughter from the crowd were incredibly rewarding, and it felt like all our hard work had paid off.

Now that the show is over, we can’t help but feel a bit sad. We are going to miss the camaraderie we had as a cast, the inside jokes, and the shared memories. The bonds we formed during this experience will always hold a special place in our hearts. This was a truly unforgettable experience. We learned so much about teamwork, dedication, and the power of creativity. Though we may miss working together, we know that the memories we created together will last a lifetime.”

Click here for full album

– Giselle, Chelsea and Bethany
Year 6 (2023) Students

Additionally, we held our annual Year 6 Dinner. It was wonderful gathering with Year 6 students, their families, Year 6 teachers, Junior School deputies, Deputy Principal, and Principal. This celebratory dinner marks the end of our Year 6 students’ time in Junior School. There was much excitement amongst the girls. Many parents commented on how quickly the years have passed and how proud they are of their daughter. We are all indeed proud of our Year 6 students. They have achieved so much in all facets of learning during their primary years.

At Speech Day, their final day in the Junior School, each Year 6 student was presented with their Yearbook, a gift from the Old Girl’s Union, the Junior School P&F, the School and parents. My congratulations to all our Year 6 students and I wish them well on their new journey in Senior School.

– Daniel Sandral
Head of Junior School

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Student Understands the Power of Flowers

Hats off to Amélie (now in Year 8) who, along with her brother Xander, is bringing joy and the power of flowers to aged care residents. She was recently interviewed on the Today show on Channel 9.

We love this story and are very proud of you Amélie.

View the Facebook video by following this link.

STANSW Young Scientist Award

Isla (Year 11, 2024) was recently invited to attend the awards ceremony for the STANSW Young Scientist Awards at UTS for her Year 10 2023 Science student research project on the influence of light colour on the growth of lettuce. She employed the Kratky hydroponic method to grow the lettuce which does not require electrical energy which makes it a passive and sustainable option for cultivating plants.

Isla was awarded 1^st place for Year 9 – Year 10 (2023) in Biology which is an excellent achievement.

– Scott Tibbey
Assistant Head of Department – Science

Australian of Year Taryn Brumfitt Visits the MLC School

It was heartening to see the large number of parents, staff and community members who attended the presentation by Australian of the Year, Taryn Brumfitt, as part of the speaker series known as the P&F Forums.

Taryn is an internationally sought-after keynote speaker and the fiercely passionate leader behind the Body Image Movement.

During her visit to MLC School, Taryn spoke to 1089 of our students (in Year 2 to Year 12 in a day long series of age-appropriate workshops), emphasising ‘Your body is not an ornament, it is the vehicle to your dreams’. Her commitment is to reach one million children during her time as Australian of the Year, hence our precise knowledge of how many MLC School students she spoke to!

The Mission of the Body Image Movement is to:

Educate our global community and provide tools to promote positive body image.
Celebrate body diversity in shape, size, ethnicity, and ability.
Promote positive physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Combat toxic messaging in media and advertising.

The feedback from all who attended the sessions has been incredibly positive. Taryn’s workshops and the presentation by Michelle Mitchell earlier in the year were made possible through the sponsorship of the P&F. On behalf of the whole School community, I thank the P&F for their ongoing support and hard work.

– Lisa Moloney
Principal

Speech Day and Night 2023

The 2023 academic year officially came to a close on Thursday 7 December 2023 when the School celebrated Junior School Speech Day and Senior School Speech Night at the ICC in Darling Harbour.

Congratulations to all students on their progress and growth in 2023. Our sincere thanks to all staff and parents for their wholehearted support for every girl.

Photos from the events can be found on our Facebook page.

Click here for Speech Day 2023 Album
Click here for Speech Night 2023 Album

Applications for Entry and School Tour Days for 2024

Old Girls are given priority in our interview program, as long as applications have been received at least 2 years before the date of intended entry.

There are waiting lists for many year entries, so it is recommended that an application is made by your daughter’s first birthday or at least three years prior to the nominated entry level. Applications for all years are processed in the order in which they are received. For updated information, please view our online prospectus package.

The School is currently interviewing girls who will commence in Pre-K to Year 11 in 2026. If you would like to apply for the few places available please follow the link to our online application form here.

It is always advisable to take a tour of the School as things have changed over the years. The next available MLC School tour days will be held on Tuesday February 27 at 10.30am, and Thursday 30 May 2024, 10.30am.

Numbers are limited and registration is required for all tour days. To register your attendance click on the button below, scroll down the page and click the tour you would like to attend.

If you have other enquiries about the enrolment process, please contact Nerida Coman, our Registrar, by email or phone 02 8741 3165.

Have your details changed?

Have you recently moved, changed your email or mobile phone numbers? Did you know that you can now update these details yourself and keep directly in touch with the School and others from your cohort? Please read the story about our new Old Girls’ Website here and start connecting directly.

Otherwise, please let us know on the ‘update here’ button below, so that we can continue to stay in touch.

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