From the Principal
Town Hall Concert
As part of our biennial tradition, the Town Hall was filled with the sound of amazing music as MLC School presented ‘Music – The Food of Love’. The concert showcased the talents of students from Year 3 to Year 12 with a menu of choral items and instrumental pieces that took us on a trip around the world serving up original compositions, traditional pieces, and contemporary anthems.
The concert opened with an energetic rendition of Be Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast, with the quality of the music and skill of the performers setting the tone for what proved to be a night of exceptional entertainment.
The concert was also the last opportunity for our 2024 Year 12 musicians to perform at an MLC School concert and their items did not disappoint. They are a remarkable group who are not only exceptional musicians but wonderful young people. Music Captain, Fiona, in conjunction with the committed and equally talented ensemble captains, are a formidable student leadership team and along with the other senior musicians, have continued to encourage and inspire the younger performers.
Under the leadership of the Director of Music, Trevor Mee and Assistant Director, Elizabeth Gilberthorpe, music at MLC School goes from strength to strength. It was evident from the sheer joy with which the students performed; the variety of music styles on show; and technical expertise of the students, that every member of the music team teaches and conducts in a way that inspires every student to give their best. Of course, nights such as this do not just happen, they are the culmination of countless hours of planning, rehearsal, and individual practice and there were many who worked behind the scenes to make the event such a success.
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A word about uniform
I have had several and Old Girls, parents and staff express concern about the way in which some of our students are wearing their uniform. I could not agree more. This morning, for example, I intercepted a student who arrived by car without her blazer or tie and her long hair flowing freely.
However, it is a shared responsibility. We need help from parents and carers to ensure that every student has all the required uniform pieces. This includes a blazer for the Winter terms, which is the outer garment to be worn to and from school at all times – even if it is simply leaving the car to walk to the School gate. In the case of senior students, please ensure they have a skirt of appropriate length. We ask parents and carers to make sure students leave the house wearing the correct uniform; without makeup, additional earrings or jewellery, or false eyelashes. I also ask that our Junior School students wear the correct shoes, earrings, and tights and that they not wear additional visible garments under their uniforms.
I understand that there are different views in our community as to the importance of wearing the uniform correctly, but this is not open to negotiation. Our policy is quite clear, and your support is essential. It’s important for MLC School students to wear their uniform correctly to foster a sense of unity, discipline, and respect for the School’s traditions and community standards.
– Lisa Moloney
Principal
