From the Principal

Congratulations Year 12

This week has been a whirlwind of heartfelt Year 12 farewells and celebrations as the Class of 2024 marked their graduation from MLC School. I am so proud of the way that our Year 12 students conducted themselves throughout the week; we all enjoyed a week of fun, friendship and memory making.

The Class of 2024’s week has been filled with ‘lasts’ including their final lessons, assemblies, and Chapel Service. Our Old Girls hosted the traditional Chocolate Recess and welcomed them to the Old Girl community.

Our final day of celebration on Thursday began with the unveiling of the commemorative pavers dedicated to members of the graduating class. Following this, we gathered for a magnificent Valedictory Service and Assembly that filled Potts Hall to capacity, concluding with the traditional whole School guard of honour for the graduating class. To cap off a wonderful day, last night students, staff, and families came together to dance the night away at the Valedictory Dinner, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all who organised and participated in these events; it has truly been an extraordinary week filled with love and pride. Head of Year 12 Fiona Pow has done a truly remarkable job in leading and mentoring the group and her efforts were very much on show this week. Thank you also to their former Heads of Year, the Year 12 Luminaries, the Heads of House, Andrew Simos, Heads of Department and teachers, Head of Teaching and Learning Linda Emms, Head of Senior School Joanna Graffen, Executive Assistant to the Head of Senior School Rochelle Dagher, the Deputy Heads of Senior School Elisa Scala and Andrew Taylor and the IB coordinator Priscilla Quintana. The Marketing and Community Relations Team worked tirelessly all week (and in the weeks prior) to ensure that our events ran smoothly and to time and they did! It really does ‘take a village to raise a child’. There are many others who have given their time and expertise to these students over the years, and I thank them all.

I wish the very best to the members of our graduating class as they prepare for their upcoming final exams – know that we are cheering you on every step of the way. Click here to view the Final Assembly facebook album.

Reminder about Sport Survey

Thank you to the many parents who have completed the 2024 Sports Survey so far. The survey has been sent to parents in K – Year 11 so far and as noted earlier Year 12 parents will receive their link on Monday 23 September 2024. We appreciate your feedback and opinions.

Even if your daughter does not participate in sport, we’d like to understand why and gather your thoughts on a small number of questions.. 

A reminder that this survey will close on Monday 30 September 2024. Please check your emails for the link to take the survey, if you have any issues, please contact Judy Lezon.

Year 6 Celebration of Learning

This week I had the pleasure of attending the Year 6 Celebration of Learning which was centred around the students’ real-life STEM investigation into how Sydney Science Park could become an innovative, liveable, and sustainable community. Working with Sydney Science Park Industry Mentors and parent volunteer experts, the Year 6 students have had the opportunity to investigate real life problems that Celestino, the developers of Sydney Science Park, are facing.

My congratulations to the Year 6 staff and our Year 6 students. The quality of the investigations and presentations was exceptional and to have our students be involved in real life problem solving is yet another example of the remarkable educational offerings at MLC School. Please see the Junior School Year 6 section of the newsletter for photos and further details.

– Lisa Moloney
Principal