From the Head of Senior School

At the end of Week 8 I find that I am reflecting on the breadth of opportunity at MLC School and all the wonderful things that happen day in and day out. Working in a school means that as staff members we are automatically part of a wide and diverse community. I derive such joy from being a part of this and seeing our students thrive. This sense of school spirit really took hold when I met many parents at the House Chapel Services and was reinforced at the Swimming Carnival!

Just this week I have seen students perform in the Year 9 Drama Showcase, watched students from across the School compete in House Volleyball (with Churunga taking out an impressive victory against Sutton!) listened to a rousing and moving Opera House concert rehearsal and taught my awesome Year 10 Commerce class about the five-sector economic model! These experiences are just a snapshot of my week and are a tiny representation of what our students, teachers and wider staff members are involved in every day. 

I am sure that next week (Week 9) will also be another wonderful week. I will take this opportunity to remind you that on Friday 31 March 2023, two motivated and engaged Year 11 students will be running a fundraiser appeal to support the recent earthquakes that have struck the Türkiye, Syria, and Lebanon region. Students from Year 6 to Year 12 will be allowed to come to school in mufti, accompanied by a gold coin donation. Café 1886 will also be selling gozleme at lunchtime for $5 (cash only). All proceeds will be donated to UNICEF Türkiye where funds will be used to provide critical supplies including water, sanitation and hygiene products, food, shelter, and medical provisions to those in need. This is a wonderful example of engaged service and will provide many learning opportunities. 

Please note the general guidelines about mufti wear: 

• Students should be in School appropriate neat casual wear eg no midriff or spaghetti strap tops or offensive slogans on clothing.
• Students should be wearing closed in shoes eg no thongs, crocs or ugg boots!

– Joanna Graffen
Head of Senior School