From the Head of Senior School

As we wrap up Week 4, we reflect on another great week in our school community. Our first House Chapels were held for Mooramoora and Leawarra; and we were proud of the way our Year 12 House Captains and leaders came together to support their Heads of House and Rev Vinnie for the family gathering. The week was also brightened by a fabulous “Lester L’Amore” Galentines celebration for Valentine’s Day. Every locker and office door had a homemade love heart which definitely brought a smile! Well done to Yoyo Wu (Year 12) and Hannah Shortus (Year 12), Lester House Captains.

Looking ahead, there are some important dates to note in the coming week. On Wednesday 25 February, Year 12 students and their families are invited to participate in the Parent Teacher Interviews and an accompanying information session. The booking invitations were sent out early this week. This is a valuable opportunity for families to connect with teachers and discuss progress as students approach the final stages of their school journey.

This week our Year 10 students are participating in the Career profiling interviews, which is an important step in the course and subject selection process.

Thursday promises to be a significant day as well, with the Cadet Unit Establishment Parade taking place. All students are reminded that they must wear their MLC School hat on Thursday—either a cap or a bucket hat is acceptable. We will reminding the students during the week.

Thank you to all families for supporting students to maintain their standard of organisation and uniform as we move further into the term. We often see that things start to get a little relaxed as we move into the middle part of the term; however this is when the work is stepping up and assessments are around the corner. Encouraging your daughter to be at school on time, get a start on her homework early and have her uniform organised will certainly help.

We look forward to welcoming Abbeythorpe and Booralee Houses this weekend and of course sport is on in full swing this week with the MLC School Invitational swim meet and the NSW Rowing Championships along with our regular matches.

Have a lovely weekend.

Study Hub Next Week

Staff Update – Curriculum matters in the Senior School

Elisa Scala resigned her position at the School at the end of 2025. This role has been split and the responsibilities now lie with:

• David Posker-Hill – Acting Director of Studies Year 10 to Year 12
• Elizabeth Gilberthorpe – Acting Director of Studies Year 7 to Year 10
• Marianna Carlino – IB Coordinator

– Joanna Graffen
Head of Senior School