From the Principal

We have had an incredibly positive and productive start to the term. Thank you to all those who attended our Senior School Coffee with the Principal gathering and our Year 9 and Year 10 information night – it is always so valuable to meet face to face and exchange information and ideas.

We have a number of exciting events and opportunities coming up this term, including tonight’s Alumnae Awards dinner, tomorrow’s Back to College reunions, the Junior School Mothers’ Day stall and Disco and our 2025 Sydney Opera House Concert on Monday 19 May 2025. As I write, our Senior School musicians and staff are preparing to head off to their annual music camp at which the Sydney Opera House repertoire will be a focus.

RespectED Parent Forum

On Thursday 29 May you are invited to attend a very special 2025 Parent Forum, RespectED: Navigating Respectful Relationships, sponsored by the P&F. This event will take place from 6pm sharp to 7pm on the first floor of the Senior Centre.

The forum will be hosted by Melissa Boyd, Deputy Principal who will guide a fast-paced, thought-provoking discussion designed to engage and inform and will cover topic such as:

  • Signs of healthy respectful relationships and early warning signs of unhealthy relationships or abuse.
  • The importance of having open and honest conversations with young people about sex, consent, and relationships to help them make informed decisions. Why do some young people avoid talking to their parents?
  • The role of parents, educators, and the community in supporting young people and providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate these complex topics.
  • The influence of peer culture and societal norms on young people’s behaviour and attitudes towards sex and consent.
  • The challenges faced by young people in understanding and asserting their boundaries, and the need for education that empowers them to do so.
  • The influence of technology on sexual behaviour, including the impact of pornography on young people’s understanding of sex and consent.
  • How to seek support if needed and how to exit a relationship safely
  • Tips for parents/resources.

The event is for parents only so that the conversation can be frank and open.

More details can be found here, please don’t miss this critically important parent event.

MLC School Scholarships – 140-Year Anniversary Bursary for Year 11 2026

Do you know a student who has the potential to be an outstanding member of the MLC School community but whose family circumstances mean that she is unable to attend the School?

Recognising the School’s enduring history of educating and empowering girls, MLC School’s 140 Year Anniversary Bursary for students entering Year 11 2026 provides full remission of tuition fees for girls throughout their two-year HSC or IB Diploma journey.

This means-tested bursary celebrates the School’s 140th year of excellence in girls’ education.

As part of the application process, girls will sit an examination, and parents will need to provide a supporting statement and financial documentation.

This Bursary is open to Australian residents only. Current Year 10 students at MLC School are encouraged to apply.

Please share this opportunity with your friends and family and encourage them to apply.

For more information email scholarships@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au.

Click here to apply for 140-Year Anniversary Bursary for Year 11 2026

The Scholarship for Year 5, 2026 is also now open and current students can apply. Click here for more information. 

– Lisa Moloney
Principal