From the Head of Junior School

From the Head of Junior School

It was a delight to welcome all our girls back in their winter uniforms to an exciting Term 2. Their faces were beaming as they entered the red carpet and Year 6 Centre and immediately commenced work. I often remind the girls that school is ‘their job’—a place where we give our very best in all that we do. Indeed, all the girls commenced their work immediately. 

We have new families who have joined our MLC School community this term. A special welcome to each of you. We also welcome back Ariel Aguiella, who is teaching Year 3W while Michelle Wyatt is on long service leave. Additionally, we welcome Melanie Thierjung, who is teaching Year 3E as Samantha Edwards commences her leave this week in readiness for the birth of her child. We wish Sam and her husband all the very best during this exciting time.

I would like to compliment all our parents this week for getting your daughters to school on time. Girls need to be at school before 8.15am (Year 6), 8,30 am (Kindergarten to Year 5), and 9am (Pre-Kindergarten). It has been a great start to Term 2 with each girl ready for learning as our exciting school day commences. 

Winter Uniform 

As previously mentioned, it was wonderful to see all the girls in their winter uniforms. A reminder that, strictly, girls are ONLY permitted to wear plain sleepers or stud earrings. School badges are placed at the top–middle of the School tunic. If girls are wearing trousers, the badge may be placed on the tie. The blazer is always the outer garment upon entering and leaving the School grounds. 

MLC School ANZAC Service 

MLC School will be holding our own ANZAC Service on Tuesday 6 May 2025, commencing at 8,50am on the Sports Fields. Year 3 to Year 12 students will be in attendance. Parents have received an invite in our Upcoming Events emails.  

Mother’s Day Stall 

Our annual Mother’s (Grandmother, Aunt, etc) Day stall is on next week. Girls are invited to bring a small amount of money to purchase a gift for Mothers Day. All the proceeds go to our hardworking Junior School P&F, who are hosting the stall. If you do not wish for your daughter to participate, please email your daughter’s class teacher in advance. Please see the timetable below. 

  • Tuesday 6 May 2025 – Year 2, Year 5, and Year 6 
  • Wednesday, 8 May 2025 – Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Year 1
  • Thursday, 9 May 2025 – Year 3 and Year 4

Mums, grandmothers, aunts, and others are welcome to our Mothers Day Disco next Friday and Mothers Day Breakfast on Monday 12 May. Please read the details below and click on the links below if you are yet to register. 

Mothers Day Disco
Friday 9 May 2025
6pm–8pm
The Daphne Line Hall

Click here to book Mothers Day Disco

Mothers Day Breakfast 
Monday 12 May 2025
7.15am–8.15am
Bird Bath Quad

Click here to RSVP for Mothers Day Breakfast

Staff Spotlight 

Melanie Thierjung is a dedicated primary educator with over a decade of experience teaching in Australia and the United Kingdom. She holds a Bachelor of Education (Primary) from the University of Wollongong. Having lived and taught in Sydney, Melbourne, and London, she embraces a flexible and inclusive teaching approach. A passionate traveller, she loves integrating diverse cultural perspectives into her lessons, encouraging curiosity and creative thinking in her students. She is particularly dedicated to the creative arts, helping young learners build confidence through drama and self-expression. Outside the classroom, Miss Thierjung loves spending time with family and friends, discovering new places to eat, and doting on her toy poodle, Murphy. She is thrilled to be joining MLC School this term and looks forward to sharing her passion and expertise with the girls and the School community. 

– Daniel Sandral
Head of Junior School