From the Principal

Having spent much of this term with our Old Girls and celebrating MLC School’s rich history of excellence in girls’ education, this week I was thrilled to be able to spend time with the youngest members of our School community, our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students.

After discussing what a Principal’s job entails with both groups and discussing the sorts of rules they would make if they were in charge, the Kindergarteners had the opportunity to visit some of the more historic areas of the School and to imagine what it must have been like to sleep at the School when we had boarding. We discussed what might have been different all those years ago and what was the same and they were very quick to notice that the boarders had the same school crest on their bed covers as they now have on their uniforms. Lots of questions and discussions followed as they tried to imagine the School of the past.

These girls will graduate in 2038 and 2039, and spending time with these engaging 4 and 5 year olds and reflecting on their bright, inquisitive questioning confirms how important it is that we continue to invest in the many facets of an excellent education, so that they are able to thrive in a world that our founders would barely recognise.  

As the preamble to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Futures of Education and Skills 2030 and 2040 asks, ‘How can we prepare students for jobs that have not yet been created, to tackle societal challenges that we can’t yet imagine, and to use technologies that have not yet been invented? How can we equip them to thrive in an interconnected world where they need to understand and appreciate different perspectives and world views, interact respectfully with others, and take responsible action towards sustainability and collective well-being?’

It is no easy challenge, but it is one that we are committed to addressing. An enormous amount of research and consideration went into developing our graduate attributes; the characteristics that we seek to develop in our students and underpin all that we do.

It is our intent that as each girl graduates, she will be…

• Compassionate to others and herself, interacting with others with kindness and respect, walking as a daughter of the light.
• Courageous in pursuits, daring to be more, expressing herself honestly and with integrity to live a life with purpose.
• Capable of navigating change and showing leadership in adapting to the multiple paths that her future will take.
• Connected to the broader MLC School community and legacy, using this connection to inspire her to be an agent of change in her world.
• Committed to and capable of achieving her personal best.

So, while 2039 might be some time away, and the future, by definition, is unpredictable, we are actively preparing them to adapt to, thrive in and even shape whatever the future holds.

Future of Education and Skills

Education for Human Flourising

An update and thank you for your support during the recent Instructure data breach.

Thank you to our MLC School community for your patience and understanding during the recent Canvas disruption. I am pleased to confirm that our learning platform has been fully restored since Wednesday morning, and we are continuing to monitor it closely to keep it safe and secure for all students. Your support throughout this time has been greatly appreciated.

As we return to normal, I encourage all families and students to stay vigilant online. If you receive unexpected emails or messages asking for personal information, do not respond – report them to Scamwatch or the Australian Cyber Security Centre, or forward suspicious emails to ReportCyber. Staying alert online helps protect both individuals and our wider community. Click here to read more from Head of Information Technology, Steve Swarts.

– Lisa Moloney
Principal

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