Chaplain’s Corner

On Tuesday, members of our community – staff and parents, came together for the launching of our Community Prayer Breakfast. Reverend Lindsay Cullen, a member of the School Council and a former parent, delivered a reflective and important speech on the Christian Feast of Transfiguration (Matthew 17: 1-9); and its relevance to education, privilege, and moral formation within an MLC School context.

Rev Cullen masterfully emphasised that MLC School acknowledges its dual identity as a privileged institution shaped by Christian values, recognising that privilege influences assumptions and requires conscious responsibility… and reminded us that our vision must lead to engagement. Here, the Transfiguration teaches that moments of insight are not escapes; but preparations to return to the complex realities of life with courage and compassion.

We were also reminded, that even though our School Motto; ‘Dare to be More’ was originally a feminist call for women’s access to education, the motto now challenges students to pursue depth, moral courage, and active engagement with the world. The School aims to develop fearless thinkers who confront privilege with integrity and empathy, fostering ‘agents of change’ who contribute to justice and humanity.

Rev Cullen concluded that as a community, we all hold responsibility in the formation of our students – teachers, staff, and parents share the duty to model values and prepare students to see clearly and engage the world faithfully with courage and respect.

We sincerely thank Rev Lindsay Cullen for his ongoing support and for sharing this meaningful reflection. We also appreciate everyone who joined us on Tuesday.

The Community Prayer Breakfast takes place once each term, and we hope to welcome you at the next event.

– Reverend Viniana Ravetali
Senior Chaplain