From the Head of Senior School

Celebrating This Week’s Assembly

This week’s assembly was a celebration of all things MLC School!

The assembly commenced with a welcome from the Principal, Lisa Moloney, who introduced our special guest speaker, Harriet Hahn (Year 11). Harriet was celebrated for her wonderful success at the recent Enid Lyons Oratory Competition. It was great for the students in Year 6 to Year 12 to hear about Harriet’s speech which was especially impressive given the short eight minutes in which she had to prepare it!

Reconciliation Week was also a focal point of this week which was celebrated at assembly, with Director of Indigenous Education, Tim Lennon delivering messages about unity and understanding in the theme of Bridging Now to Next. This week I have been particularly proud of MLC School and our Indigenous Education Program which was reflected through programs in Luminary time, at our Master planning sessions, Chapels, Assembly and at our whole School staff meeting.

Another highlight of the assembly was the Japan Tour presentation led by Assistant Head of Department – Languages, Natasha Collins and the students who participated. Their stories of cultural exploration and learning brought a sense of global connection and adventure to the audience.

The Sydney Opera House Idol prize presentation was very exciting, with Booralee House being rewarded with a pizza lunch for their efforts as a House during the Opera House rehearsals. Congratulations to Head of House Emily Osborne, Gabrielle Wilkie (Year 12) House Captain and Sophie Malas (Year 12 ) House Vice Captain, for all their efforts in corralling their House to give their all during the lead up to the concert.

Finally, the assembly wrapped up with an energetic and informative Sport Update led by Sports Captain Lucy Coxsedge (Year 12) along with our Directors of Sport, Scott Carpenter and Sarah Jauncey, celebrating our students’ achievements and encouraging everyone to stay active and engaged.

Looking to next week

Next week I am looking forward to waving our Year 7 students off for an exciting week at camp, attending the Great Gatsby Senior Production, seeing our Houses battle it out on the Touch Football field, listening to Elephant Ed presenters speak to our students around respectful relationships and hearing feedback from our Year 12 students and teachers as they discuss their progress in learning at their parent teacher interviews!

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– Joanna Graffen
Head Senior School