ASCA Award Winners – Outstanding Achievement for MLC School Speech and Drama Students
We are thrilled to announce that 10 MLC School Speech and Drama Studio students received the prestigious ASCA (Australian Speech Communication Association) Excellence Award for their outstanding performances in their exam at the end of last year. Only a select number of students are chosen from each Studio. Part of the selection criteria in addition to an outstanding examination performance and result is a student’s continued commitment and achievement to their speech and drama studies throughout the year.
The students were presented with a Medal and Certificate at the ASCA Awards Ceremony held at Ravenswood School for Girls last Saturday.
Centre Medals (Senior)
- Ella Baker (Year 12)
- Nitya Nimalan (Year 12)
- Tasha Keeann Wong (Year 12)
Centre Medals (Junior)
- Annika Bou (Year 6)
- Eloise Dastyari (Year 6)
Studio Medals (Senior)
- Abira Sanan (Year 7)
Studio Medals (Junior)
- Eve Hutchison (Year 6)
- Sienna Dib (Year 6)
Studio Achievement (Junior)
- Natasha Gem McGuire (Year 4)
- Sonia Chung (Year 4)
A huge congratulations to our Year 12 students who completed their ASCA Certificate of Communication and final examination of their ASCA journey.
Each student achieved exceptional results – all over 90% with one student achieving an outstanding 99.5% and another 99%. These well–deserved results are a testament to the hard work and dedication demonstrated by the students over many years with most commencing in Junior years.
- Lily Simmons (Year 12)
- Zahra Yassine (Year 12)
- Ella Baker (Year 12)
- Nitya Nimalan (Year 12)
- Tasha Keeann Wong (Year 12)
The ASCA Certificate of Communication can assist with University entry and extra ATAR points. We are so proud of the students for their commitment and passion and we wish them every success in their future. We know their speech and drama skills have and will serve them well.
This year we have several students sitting the ASCA certificate of Communication and seven Year 11 students completing their Trinity College of London ATCL Diploma, which is also a professional qualification.
A special shout out to Abira Sanan (Year 7) for her wonderful performance as Lavender from Matilda at the Ceremony. Thank you Miss Lisa for your wonderful teaching and guidance of Abira and all your other students.
Thank you to Sarah Jauncey, Director of Experiential Learning, who came to support our MLC School students. We appreciate her wonderful support of our program and excellent leadership of all co-curricular at MLC School.
The SDS teachers and I are so proud of all our students, those of you receiving awards and every speech and drama student who makes our job an absolute joy!
Junior students will receive their certificate after Assembly next Thursday.
Senior students will be presented with their certificate at Assembly in Week 3 of Term 2 (week commencing Monday 12 May 2025)
Examinations will be in:
- Term 3 for Year 3 – Year 5/6
- Term 4 for Year 6/7 – Year 12.
– Monica Brian
Speech and Drama Studio Director
‘Dear MLC School Speech and Drama Studio,
I wanted to express my gratitude for all the incredible work you’ve done with our daughter. I am thankful for the positive impact you’ve had on her in the realm of speech and drama.
Your guidance has not only nurtured her skills, but also instilled in her a newfound confidence and joy in expressing herself. It has been rewarding to witness her growth under all of your staff guidance and care. Your ability to inspire and challenge her while creating a supportive learning environment is truly commendable. I firmly believe that the lessons she has learned in the speech and drama classes prepare her for a lifetime of effective communication and self assurance.
Thank you for investing your time, energy and expertise in shaping the future of the girls at MLC School.’
– Adrian and Dao Coorey
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