From the Principal

In recent weeks, MLC School students have achieved notable success across a diverse range of activities, including swimming, athletics, dance, skiing, and robotics. Additionally, our debaters, philosophers, and performers continue to excel, contributing positively to the broader community through their dedication and efforts. The extensive opportunities available to students at MLC School are frequently cited as one of the School’s most highly valued attributes. Participation in co-curricular activities not only fosters discipline-specific skills but also promotes collaboration, risk-taking, resilience, leadership development, self-confidence, and a sense of purpose. Repeatedly, evidence demonstrates a strong correlation between academic achievement and engagement in activities beyond the classroom, indicating that a balanced approach incorporating study, sport, and intellectual pursuits yields optimal outcomes.

Our sports staff are working incredibly hard to build the capacity and commitment of our students and it is such a joy to see their efforts and those of the students paying dividends so quickly, some recent highlights include:

  • The Independent Girls Schools Association (IGSA) Athletics Carnival is the premier independent girls school event in NSW. As a result of their talent, determination and willingness to step in when needed, our Senior School athletes won Division 3 and were named Most Improved School in the competition which was held last Friday. Congratulations to Eve Ireland (Year 11) who won the Intermediate division. As well as their strong performances, the MLC School students stood out for their enthusiastic cheers and team spirit, which were the envy of others and noticed by all.
  • Not to be outdone, our Junior School students performed very strongly at the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) carnival, with many placing well and Amelia Ko (Year 5) and Gem McGuire (Year 4) coming first in their multi class events. 
  • Our Year 3 Snow Sports students are starring on the slopes with huge wins in 9 out of 11 events and making it through to nationals at Mt Buller next week

You can read more about our success in the Sports section of this newsletter.

The MLC School Hip Hop and Pom teams continued their very strong season with fantastic results at AASCF Dance Battle 2025. Dancers from Year 3 to Year 12 represented MLC School with energy, focus and commitment and achieved the following places:

  • Mini Pom (Year 3–Year 4) – 1st Place
  • Junior Hip Hop (Year 5–Year 6) – 1st Place
  • Mini Hip Hop (Year 3–Year 4) – 2nd Place
  • Junior Pom (Year 5–Year 6) – 2nd Place
  • Senior Pom (Year 7–Year 12) – 1st Place
  • Senior Hip Hop (Year 9–Year 12) – 1st Place
  • Intermediate Hip Hop (Year 7–Year 8) – 2nd Place

And Our STEM girls are engineering their own success. On Tuesday, 38 students from the Junior and Secondary School attended RoboCup a competition stemming from our Robotics Co-curricular Programs. Our students competed in the Maze, Rescue and OnStage divisions. All teams did exceptionally well, many competing for the first time. We were especially proud of the resilience and collaboration shown on the day and in the lead up to the competition. Special congratulations to our junior OnStage teams placing 1st and 3rd overall in the Primary Novice Onstage Division; I believe they are now off to nationals. Our senior Onstage teams placing 3rd in the Open Onstage Division and gaining a judge’s award for technical innovation and our Maze team placing 4th.

Good luck to those students who are competing in the Tournament of Minds this weekend and to our Debaters, who as reigning Archdale Champions will host this year’s finals at MLC School on Tuesday night 2 September – the competition is always incredibly strong, but we are certainly well placed to defend our crown.

Next week our Model United Nations club members will represent their peers at the Young Women of Burwood round table forum hosted by Sally Situo MP and as part of our Stronger Together program with the inner west neighbourhood, our Year 8 girls are developing strong and special relationships in the intergenerational program with local aged residents.

The success of our comprehensive, high-quality cocurricular program is made possible by the dedication and expertise of our staff. Many contribute significant time beyond their regular duties to provide valuable opportunities for our students. Their efforts are greatly appreciated.

Vale Richelle Gyau-Awuah 

It is with a heavy heart that I inform our community that former staff member Richelle Gyau-Awuah passed away this week after a long illness. Richelle taught Year 1 and Year 6 during her time with us and was a much loved and respected member of staff. She is remembered fondly by us all. Should your daughter need support upon hearing this news, please encourage her to contact our Chaplains, Counsellors or trusted teacher. You are also welcome to do this on her behalf.

Richelle’s funeral will be held on Friday 5 September at 12.30pm at Macquarie Park.

– Lisa Moloney
Principal