From the Principal

Sports Success

In recent weeks it has been very exciting to witness the success of many of our MLC School sports teams and individual competitors: 

          • MLC School football won the NSWCIS Plate semi-final and have progressed to the Grand Final.
          • Olivia Kalamvokis (Year 8) won the NSWCIS Cross Country U14 Championship and progresses to the NSW All Schools Cross Country, and,
          • Our Gymnasts had amazing success in Tamworth.

As you are aware we are currently reviewing our sports strategy and working hard to build team unity, school spirit and participation. We are already starting to see the benefits of this refreshed approach. Thank you to acting Directors of Sport Sarah Jauncey and Scott Carpenter and all the Sports staff for their efforts. I would also like to thank all the parents and carers who are supporting their children to attend training and for driving to venues all over Sydney (and beyond) to ensure that we field full teams in all games.

This weekend is also a big weekend for sport, with the final IGSA rounds being played. Grand Final matches include: 

  • MLC 1 Basketball team playing at SCEGS at 9am
  • MLC 3 Football team at ES Marks at 11am
  • MLC 1 Football team for the double header at Narrabeen
  • MLC 1 Hockey play at Sydney Uni at 9am playing off for 3rd or 4th 
  • The match of the day is likely to be the Grand final match of the MLC2 Hockey team at Olympic Park Hockey centre at 11am  

It would be great to see members of our community out to support our teams. The full list of games can be found in the sports section of the newsletter.

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An update on the Uniform Review

I have now met with Students, Old Girls, Staff and parent representatives to discuss how the current MLC School uniform could be updated and renewed. There are several similar suggestions across the groups, and not surprisingly, some differences of opinion between the ideas shared by adults and students.  Common themes include school swimwear that provides more options for different body types; a senior skirt that is more comfortable, cannot be rolled up and suits a variety of students; considering whether the pinafore could be modified so that the belt does not fall off and is more comfortable; the option of tailored shorts and/or a skort; and a suggestion that there should be more ‘give’ in the blue pinstripe fabric. Differing opinions on whether the straw hat should be compulsory, the shape of the Junior dress and whether comfort and warmth should be our primary consideration were expressed.

Parents also provided feedback regarding concerns about the quality of some uniform pieces, the cost relative to quality and the enforcement of uniform standards. While some parents gave examples of garments from other schools that they thought worth considering (for example, a more streamlined pinafore), others like the unique nature of our current style.

Thank you also to those who have provided feedback via the MLC School Communications email address, your input has been noted. The consultation period ends at term’s end. Further feedback is welcome.

We will now take some time to review and prioritise the feedback and to meet with uniform suppliers to assess our requirements against their ability to meet our needs. We are mindful that any significant changes need to be carefully planned and communicated so that there is a transition period and that sustainability and cost to parents is considered.

– Lisa Moloney
Principal