From the Head of Junior School
It was a delight to see so many MLC School families join us for our 140 Year Birthday Celebrations last Friday. One of the many strengths of our School is the partnership between home and School, and this was certainly evident throughout our celebrations. Thank you to our Year 2 parents who joined us for our Kindergarten to Year 5 assembly this week.
Book Launch
When: Thursday 14 May 2026
Where: The Daphne Line Hall
Time: 2.20pm
Our Teacher Librarian is a REAL children’s author!
You may have read in previous newsletter articles that our Junior School Teacher Librarian, Sharon Seymour, has published her first children’s book. The official launch of the new picture book Belong will take place at MLC School at next week’s assembly. You are welcome to purchase a copy, signed by Sharon and illustrator Freya Goldsmith.
Following this, parents are welcome join their daughter in our House ‘Book Picnic’.
Mother’s Day Disco – Friday 15 May 2026
The Mother’s Day Disco is only one week away!
URSTRONG Online Parent and Daughter Workshop – Wednesday 20 May 2026
Save the date. Year 1 to Year 6 parents and daughters participate in an online ‘Language of Friendship’ workshop, as part of our wellbeing program. Read the full article from our Deputy Head of Junior School – Wellbeing by clicking here. Further details can be found HERE. Please do not miss this important online program for your daughter. When: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Where: Online
Time: 6pm
Staff Spotlight – Miss Bridie Carter We welcome Bridie Carter to our MLC Junior School community, joining the team as Junior IT Service Engineer. Bridie previously worked in IT at Shore School in North Sydney and holds a degree in Game Design from Torrens University. Alongside her work in IT, Bridie is a creative individual with a strong interest in art and illustration. She enjoys illustrating as a hobby and hopes to one day illustrate a children’s book. In her spare time, she also enjoys spending time with her cats and tending to her growing collection of plants. She is looking forward to supporting staff and students by ensuring reliable, effective technology across the Junior School and contributing positively to the School community.
Head of Junior School