From the Learning Enhancement Department

From the Learning Enhancement Department

MLC School in the Middle School Ethics Olympiad – Highly Commended

Thank you to Amy Kirk, Year 2 Coordinator, for supporting our Stage 4 students to participate in Ethics Olympiad this week and sharing your reflections about the day.

A team of passionate and articulate students from Year 7 and Year 8 proudly represented MLC School in the Middle School Ethics Olympiad – an enriching competition that challenges students to think deeply, reason ethically, and collaborate respectfully. For all competitors, this was the first time they had participated in the event, and their performance was impressive:

  • Jasmine Luo (Year 7)
  • Elsa Liu (Year 7)
  • Bonnie Li (Year 8)
  • Anna Poortvliet (Year 8)
  • Summer Nguyen (Year 8)

The Ethics Olympiad is unlike traditional academic competitions. Students are encouraged to engage in civil discourse, exploring complex ethical dilemmas with empathy, logic, and clarity. Our team embraced this challenge wholeheartedly, demonstrating thoughtful reasoning and respectful engagement throughout the day.

During the event, the team addressed various scenarios, including how Generative AI could impact classrooms and a space-themed twist on the traditional trolley problem thought experiment. They responded with poise, insight, and a genuine commitment to understanding multiple perspectives. Their ability to listen and respond thoughtfully was commended by adjudicators.

As a result, MLC School team came away with a Highly Commended placement, narrowly missing out on a medal!

Thank you Ava McLean (Year 10) whose guidance, (as a past participant) was invaluable in supporting the team refine their ethical reasoning, practice articulating ideas, and build confidence in their collaborative approach.

Learning Enhancement Parent Session, Check-In and Connect

Thursday 20 November 2025
8.30am–9.30am
The Daphne Line Hall

The Learning Enhancement Department extends a warm welcome to parents who would like to meet some of our dedicated staff members. This will be an opportunity to connect with staff and hear about opportunities offered in 2026. This session will address Learning Enhancement at MLC School including Personalised Academic Learning Support and High Potential Learning

Please join us for an opportunity to check-in and connect. We look forward to meeting you. Places are strictly limited.

Kindly RSVP via this link to confirm your attendance

We look forward to meeting you.

– Stephanie Dimitrelis
Director of Learning Enhancement