From the Head of Senior School

Another week done at MLC School! The girls have been fantastic this week wearing hats at recess and lunch and our Year 10 students have completed their examination block. Congratulations to the girls on completing this challenge, they have been great!

New Compass portal

Thank you to everyone for the way in which you have embraced our new parent information system. As we have completed our first week, I am so pleased to report that attendance tracking is much more user friendly than it was previously and our visibility and real time tracking of students throughout the campus has been greatly enhanced. Your daughter may have told you that she received a new student card.

Your daughter will use her student card in the following situations:

• When arriving late or leaving early, she should tap her card at the Compass kiosk in the Studies Office.
• When she is out of class during a timetabled lesson – for example, visiting the Health Centre, attending a private music lesson, or completing a study period at Kent House – she should tap her card at the nearest kiosk so that her location is recorded.
• When moving around campus, she should use her card to sign in at a different location if she is not in her scheduled class.

What else can your daughter use her card for?

• Canteen purchases: the card still includes a barcode for canteen use.
• Bus transport: the card will continue to work for bus travel. Please remind your daughter to tap on and tap off.
• Coming soon: an easier tap-to-use option for bus transport is planned.

What if she loses her card?

If she loses or damages her card, a replacement card can be printed for a fee. You will also be able to order replacement cards directly through Compass for a fee.

New features coming later this term

• Tap to print: students will be able to use their Compass Card to print.
• Tap to charge: students will be able to use their card at the Service Desk charging locker.

Staff news

Heads of Year for 2027

As we move through our active phase of preparing for 2027, I am pleased to announce the allocation of our Heads of Year to their groups for next year.

You will remember that Emily Marsh, our Head of Year for Year 7, welcomed a beautiful baby girl this year. We are very excited that Emily will return in 2027 to the classroom, however, she will return on a part-time basis, which means she will not return to her Head of Year position until 2028. Martina Stolzi will also return to the Science classroom on a full-time basis. We are so grateful to Martina for the fabulous work she has done with the Year 7 cohort. We are currently working to appoint a temporary Head of Year for Year 8 2027. We will announce this in due course. We are very lucky to have a number of excellent candidates.

Head of Students – Year 7 to Year 9 – Angela Renwick

• Head of Year 7 – Kate Schurch
• Head of Year 8 – TBC
• Head of Year 9 – Claire White

Head of Students – Year 10 to Year 12 – Fiona Pow

• Head of Year 10 – Bridget Kovats
• Head of Year 11 – Sharon Connolly
• Head of Year 12 – Penny Hewett

Mathematics News

We have two wonderful and long-standing members of our Mathematics Department who will be leaving us this year. Both are not moving on to other schools but on to a different phase of their careers. We are now in the active phase of recruitment for our Mathematics Department in 2027.

Kestie Neligan

After an incredible 44 years in teaching, including 23 years at MLC School, with the last few years on a part-time basis, Kestie is retiring from teaching to embark on a new chapter of her career in an administrative role. She will finish teaching on Friday 6 November before taking some well deserved long service leave. Derek Truong will teach Kestie’s Year 9 class from that time.

Throughout her 23 years at MLC School, Kestie has held various roles and made significant contributions to the School community. Her extensive knowledge of the School, its people, and its history is truly remarkable. Her commitment to the School and willingness to share her experience have made her a much valued member of the MLC School community.

While we will certainly miss Kestie, we sincerely thank her for her many years of service and the lasting contributions she has made to MLC School. We wish her happiness, fulfillment, and success.

Monica Lee

After eight years as a valued member of the Mathematics Department, Monica Lee is resigning her position at MLC School at the end of this year. She will take a break from teaching while considering her next career to move beyond education.

As an Old Girl of MLC School (2011), Monica has a special and longstanding connection with the School community. Throughout her time here, Monica has shown genuine care for her students and a strong commitment to supporting their learning. Her kindness, professionalism, and dedication have been greatly appreciated.

Monica will continue teaching with us until the end of the school year. While we will certainly miss her, we sincerely thank her for her contributions to the Mathematics Department and the wider School community and wish her every happiness and success in the next chapter.

Study Hub

Study Hub is a free after-school study program for our Year 11 and Year 12 students, which runs during term time, Monday to Thursday from 3.30pm to 6pm. Current Year 10 2026 students are invited to attend Study Hub in Term 4, along with Year 11.

Please see next week’s schedule below.

– Joanna Graffen
Head of Senior School