From the Principal

What a week!

While almost every week at MLC School is filled with activity, fun and community events, this week was certainly one of the busiest.

 

Teacher Appreciation Week

The annual SRC (Student Representative Council) Teacher Appreciation Week in the Senior School has been filled with fun quizzes, teacher v student challenges, the inaugural staff masked singer competition and notes of appreciation. The recognition and thanks has been very much appreciated by all staff. That the MLC School students would take the time to organise a series of events to show how much they appreciate the efforts of their teachers, reflects the strong relationships and mutual respect that they share.

 

School Tour

We also had record numbers of prospective families attend the first of our post-Covid School tours. The feedback from these visitors was exceptionally positive. I received many lovely comments about the poise, confidence and interpersonal warmth that the student tour leaders demonstrated while taking the tours. Those of us working with the MLC School girls see these qualities and more every day. How lovely to know that the qualities we see in our girls are also noted by those visiting our School.

My thanks and congratulations to all students who gave of their time and expertise to make these events so successful. 

 

❤mlcschool Giving Day

Congratulations and thanks are also due to all involved in the organisation and running of our first ❤mlcschool Giving Day. At this stage we have raised over $213,000 and donations continue to come in. With the individual donations matched by the P&F, Old Girls’ Union and other members of our community, every contribution had a magnified impact on the final total.

One of the most significant aspects of this event was the involvement of our whole community, with the shared goal of providing an MLC School education to those who would not otherwise be able to attend our School. MLC School staff, students, current and past parents, Old Girls and Council members worked together to raise funds for the provision of Indigenous and Principal’s scholarships.

Those making donations online often added words of encouragement and support, making the day even more rewarding for those on the front line and giving an insight into the range of donors and their connection to the School.

Some of the comments included:

  • A wonderful initiative supporting girls with the gift of an MLC School education.
  • All the best.
  • An excellent cause, I’m happy to support!
  • As an Old Girl and current parent I love MLC School.
  • Beautiful cause!
  • Can never repay our debt to MLC School.
  • From the Captain of Churunga 1946.
  • Come on MLC School Sports Community! Let’s race to the total goal!
  • Fantastic Initiative! Excited to be supporting girls to Dare to Be More!
  • For dreams to come true.
  • From some Old Girls to the New Girls x
  • I am very lucky and want to help others.
  • Thank you MLC School for helping raise such strong, resilient and amazing girls.
  • Thank you MLC School. To work in a place that feels like home is so special.
  • Great to see MLC School making scholarships available to those who need them.

 

135th Year Celebration Dinner Invitation

The next major community event is our 135th Year Celebration Dinner to be held on Saturday 5 June 2021 at the Hilton Hotel, Sydney, from 7pm–11pm. Please join us for a night of celebration, dining and dancing.

Tickets are $185 per person and can be purchased here.

– Lisa Moloney
Principal