From the Head of Junior School

From the Head of Junior School

This week our Year 3 and Year 5 students participated in NAPLAN. At MLC School we do not ‘drill’ our students to sit NAPLAN. That is not going to achieve quality learning outcomes. At MLC School we support all our students with high quality and explicit teaching in English and Mathematics. We also empower our students with self-confidence as a learner, to give their personal best, and take advantage to learn from the many opportunities offered at MLC School.  

This week we offered our Parent-Teacher Learning Conversations for Mathematics. This is an opportunity for parents and carers to connect with your daughter’s Maths teacher if different to her class teacher. Thank you to the staff and parents for your time to connect over the last fortnight for this important event as part of our home-school partnership.  

Did your child forget to bring an item to School? 

During the primary years, children gradually learn to take on more responsibility for themselves and their belongings. There will be times your child unintentionally leaves something at home. It may be their library books, musical instrument or a towel for swimming lessons. It most cases, if an item is forgotten, the school day will still be a success. More significantly, there is a learning opportunity for your daughter to develop resilience and organisational skills.  

Join us for the Open Strings Classes!

We are delighted to invite you to join your children for our Open Strings classes, where you can witness firsthand the wonderful progress they are making in our Strings Program. This is a fantastic opportunity to see your child in action and experience the joy of their musical journey.

Year 1 – Open Strings Class
Monday 24 March 2025
11.50am–12.45am
JS Music Rooms and Daphne Line Hall

Year 2 – Open Strings Class
Monday 24 March 2025
1.25pm–2.20pm
JS Music Rooms and Daphne Line Hall

We warmly welcome you to observe your child’s live instrumental class and share in their achievements. Your presence and support mean a lot to us and to your children. We look forward to seeing you there and showcasing the excellence of our Strings Program.

‘Growing up online’ forum 

Many families seek support with cyber safety concerns that occur outside of school. Please do not miss this wonderful opportunity to you to learn how you can educate and protect your children online. Our Parent and Friends (P&F) forum ‘Cyber safety Solutions – Growing Up Online’ presented by expert Susan McLean commences at 6pm next Wednesday 19 March 2025 in our Senior Centre.  You can book in for the forum on Omnia.

Car Park 

A reminder of the best afternoon pick up times: 

  • Pre-K at 2.45pm 
  • Kindergarten to Year 2 around 3.10pm 
  • Year 3 to Year 5 around 3.30pm 
  • Year 6 may walk across to the Junior School campus for a 3.30pm pick up 

If you have children at varying pick-up times, please collect your daughters at the same, later time. Pick up concludes at 3.40pm. Our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) service remains open till 6pm each weeknight.   

Staff Spotlight 

Naomi Schub is a library technician originally from the east coast of the United States. She was most recently at the primary library at Moriah College; her first library job was at the senior school at MLC School and she is thrilled to be back, this time with the Pre-K to Year 5 students. She is passionate about promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading. She has a one-year-old son named Alex, who also loves reading! Girls are encouraged to visit Mrs Schub in the Junior School library to discuss books as she has many recommendations to share.  

I look forward to seeing may our Junior School families at the Co-Curricular Concert at Potts Hall (Senior School campus) next Friday 21 March 2025, commencing at 4pm. 

– Daniel Sandral
Head of Junior School