From the Principal

Whole school Uniform Review

This term the School will embark on a comprehensive uniform review.

The School Uniform holds significant importance as it fosters a sense of identity, unity, and belonging among students. It symbolises the values and ethos of the School, creating an environment where students feel connected through shared representation.

Furthermore, the Uniform simplifies daily routines, ensuring equity by reducing the potential for socio-economic disparities to influence student attire. This foundational element greatly contributes to a respectful and cohesive school culture.

The review also aligns with our commitment to being a modern, inclusive, and respectful community that lives by our Values which include Respect and Compassion. Importantly, as a school of the Uniting Church, which holds embracing diversity as a core value, our Uniform Policy needs to be reviewed to ensure it reflects this appropriately.

Why Now?

It has been many years since our last formal Uniform review. While there have been some changes over time, we have not taken a holistic approach to ensure our Uniform reflects contemporary design and evolving community expectations. Now is the time to address this.

The Review Process

The review will be conducted by a committee that includes staff, students, and parent representatives who will make recommendations to the School Executive. The committee will have a wide-ranging brief to consider all aspects of our Uniform policy. The aim is to ensure that our Uniform is inclusive and respectful of all our students. We have had several suggestions already including the introduction of tailored shorts as part of the summer uniform, reshaping of the Junior tunic, more modest and supportive swimwear. As an inclusive, adaptive school, we will also consider guidelines for the wearing of religious apparel.

As part of this review, we also aim to honour the legacy and historical significance of elements in the existing Uniform. These components have been integral to shaping the identity and culture of our School over the years. Rather than seeking wholesale changes or a complete redesign, the focus will be on thoughtful adjustments that respect tradition while embracing inclusivity and modernity. This balanced approach ensures continuity and connection with the past while evolving to meet present-day needs.

Your Feedback is Welcome

We value your input and encourage you to share your thoughts and suggestions. Please send your comments and ideas to communications@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au.

I look forward to sharing the recommendations with you in due course.

RespectEd parent forum

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend last night’s P&F sponsored forum which addressed one of the most pressing and important issues facing families today: empowering our girls to expect, build and foster respectful relationships. The panel covered a wide range of topics but at the core of the discussion was the importance of having open and honest conversations with young people about sex, consent, and relationships to help them make informed decisions. We will share more in the coming weeks.

Thank you to Raji Behi, MLC School parent, P&F Secretary and panelist who first approached the School about how to educate our community about this topic, Melissa Boyd, Deputy Principal, and Andrew Taylor, Deputy Head of Senior School – Wellbeing, who coordinated the event and our expert panelists Katrina Marson, Yasmin London, David Kobler and Cass de Nardis for their time and expertise (seen in the main picture). 

National Reconciliation Week

The theme for National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 is Bridging Now to Next, which calls on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.

The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

Throughout the School and at this week’s staff meeting, our community has spent time reflecting on the significance of National Reconciliation Week and MLC School’s commitment to a journey of shared understanding and justice, with further events and activities planned for next week.

For further information about National Reconciliation Week, please visit National Reconciliation Week

– Lisa Moloney
Principal