From the Head of Junior School
It has been a wonderful week of celebrations across the Junior School as we conclude a successful year and give thanks to those who have contributed to that success. This week, Year 4 hosted their Celebration of Learning. Thank you to all the parents who took time out of their work schedules to engage in many learning activities with the Year 4 girls.
Year 5 Assembly
At our assembly this week, the Kindergarten to Year 4 girls expressed their gratitude to Year 5 for their leadership of the Junior School campus this year. Each girl received a flower as a token of thanks, with parents and other family members proudly in attendance. Our Principal, Lisa Moloney, addressed the girls, speaking about the opportunities that lie ahead in the coming years.
Next year, our current Year 5 students will complete their final year of Junior School in the Year 6 Centre. Our Year 6 program is unique, designed to prepare our students for great success as they enter Senior School in Year 7. It was my pleasure to show many of our current Year 5 parents around the Year 6 Centre prior to the assembly. I am immensely proud of our Year 6 program and the success it brings to our students.
Year 5 Canberra Immersion
The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding to our school in the amount of $30 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.
Farewell to Staff
This week, many of our students had a formal opportunity to thank members of staff who will be leaving our MLC School community at the end of this year. We farewell Maria-Louise Charmi and Justine Shields. Our deepest thanks to these dedicated teachers, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavours. We also thank Angela Amoruso, who has been working at Junior School Reception, whilst Fran O’Brien has been assisting the Deputy Principal’s office.
Year 6 Musical
Our annual Year 6 Musical is taking place this evening and Saturday afternoon in Potts Hall. The girls are performing ‘We Will Rock You!’. Most of the Junior School watched today’s dress rehearsal. It is going to be a great night of entertainment. Rock on, Year 6!
Junior School Reports – Monday 1 December
Reports will be released to parents on Monday 1 December 2025. A notification will be sent via the MLC School app when they are ready for viewing.
Pre-Kindergarten Rainbow Chapel and Celebration – Tuesday 2 December
Our youngest learners will be hosting a Chapel service and Christmas celebration next week on Tuesday 2 December 2025. We hope Santa accepts their invitation to attend!
Picnic Day – Year 3 to Year 6 Wednesday 3 December
As part of our end-of-year celebrations, it has been a tradition for our Year 3 to Year 5 students to partake in a fun–filled picnic day on the last day of school. Year 6 will be participating in the Senior School House Dance Challenge as their activity before they enter Senior School next year.
Picnic Day is filled with exciting activities. For Year 5, Picnic Day also includes a Year 5 luncheon. It is a time to acknowledge the Year 5 girls’ leadership throughout the year, reflecting upon their time at the Junior School campus.
Speech Day – Year 3 to Year 6 Thursday 4 December
On Thursday 4 December 2025, we will be celebrating the Junior School Speech Day with all Year 3 to Year 6 students in attendance. Please ensure your daughter is in her full school uniform (excluding hat), wearing school-permitted earrings with polished shoes.
Awards will be presented, and the 2025 School Captains will be announced. It is important to acknowledge effort, excellence, and personal qualities. However, awards are offered to the minority, even if the majority are deserving of such. Our ability to take pleasure in someone else’s achievement without resentment is a sign of a generous and secure person. We need to work together to validate all the wonderful aspects of each girl. The glittering prize may not be hers next week – perhaps another time, or in a different form at another stage in life.
Season’s Greetings
Thank you, parents, for all your support in so many ways throughout the year. To my colleagues, my appreciation for your commitment and all that you have done to support the students in our care. Finally, to each girl from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6, thank you for embracing our School Values of Courage, Compassion, Respect, and Growth.
May the festive season’s spirit of goodwill and peace be with you all.
– Daniel Sandral
Head of Junior School