From the Head of Junior School

This week we celebrate International Women’s Day. Our School was founded to educate and empower young women to break through the glass ceiling that has historically limited opportunities for females in society. Today, MLC School continues to champion girls’ education, just as it has done since its founding over 140 years ago. 

 

Year 3 to Year 5 Cross Country 

It was wonderful to be able to host our Year 3 to Year 5 Cross Country Carnival, with some Year 6 students also participating. It was heartening to see our Sports Captains leading the cheering and modelling exemplary sportsmanship. 

Thank you to the many parents who took the time to attend and cheer on our runners, and to our wonderful Sports department for organising and delivering such an enjoyable event.

IPSHA Swimming and Diving 

It was a pleasure to see our Junior School IPSHA swimming and diving representatives competing at Sydney Olympic Park this week. Please read about our results in the Sports News, and congratulations to all the girls who represented our Junior School with pride. 

 

Parent/Teacher Learning Conversations 

Throughout the week, Pre‑K to Year 6 class teachers have been conducting Parent–Teacher Learning Conversations. Parents and carers were able to meet either online or face‑to‑face in the afternoons, and I trust you found these discussions valuable and informative. 

From next week, for students who have a different teacher for Mathematics, parents will have a further opportunity to meet with their daughter’s Maths teacher online. An invitation has been emailed to you. 
Junior School specialist teacher learning conversations will take place later in the year. 

 

Year 5 Leadership Day 

As part of our Year 5 “Learning about Leadership” program, students participated in a Leadership Day led by an expert external facilitator. The girls enjoyed a highly engaging day exploring what leadership looks like in practice. 

Activities included identifying inspiring leadership qualities, considering different perspectives while working collaboratively, learning about body language, and participating in a range of cooperative group challenges. Key messages from the day included:

Each girl will continue to apply and reflect on these skills through her roles as a captain or monitor. Our Year 5 students will share some reflections in next week’s newsletter.

 

Cardboard Challenge – Purchase Your Tickets Now 

Tickets are now available for our biennial Cardboard Challenge. The ticket price covers the cost of food, and any profits raised will be returned to the School through our P&F. We are very grateful for the P&F’s continued support, particularly for our new playground on the Junior School campus. 

Families have already begun stockpiling cardboard. There will be a space reserved in the car park from Monday 16 March, for families to bring their cardboard in ahead of the Cardboard Challenge. There are rumours that some Houses are already planning their cardboard train designs! 

Which House will win the Cardboard Challenge Trophy in 2026?

Be sure to purchase your tickets now!

 

 

Churunga House 

Congratulations to Churunga House for winning this week’s inter‑house Sing‑Off. It was wonderful to see such enthusiastic participation from Kindergarten to Year 5 students. 

This Sunday 8 March, we look forward to the Junior School Churunga House Chapel Service, commencing at 9am in the School Chapel.

 

This year, we have expanded our offering of Parent Workshops to all grades. These workshops, presented by members of the Junior School Leadership team, will take place on the morning of each grade’s Celebrations of Learning. I know that many of you are busy, working parents, but I do hope you can join us for your daughter’s workshop and Celebration of Learning to help strengthen our education partnership.

8am – 8.45am

The Daphne Line Hall

 

8am – 8.45am

The Daphne Line Hall

 

8am – 8.45am

The Daphne Line Hall

 

8am – 8.45am

The Daphne Line Hall

 

Year 5

8am – 8.45am

The Daphne Line Hall

 

8am – 8.45am

The Daphne Line Hall

We wish our Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9 students every success as they undertake NAPLAN next week.