From the Principal

Thank you to our Community Volunteers

As the school year draws to a close I would like to acknowledge and thank all those parents, Old Girls and community members who have volunteered to assist MLC School in 2025. By giving of their time, energy and expertise, our volunteers have provided parents and Old Girls with the opportunity to connect with each other, built community and supported our staff.

The Parents & Friends (P&F) committees continue to support valuable and educational parent forums, this year sponsoring Susan McLean, an expert of cybersafety and RespectEd which provided access to a range of expertise and guidance to help parents address the complexities of raising girls and ensuring their safety. Additionally, Paul Dillon’s presentations for Senior students ensured that our students have access to best practice advice from one of Australia’s foremost authorities on Drug education. His insight for parents was eye-opening, as always.

The P&F ran the Second Hand Uniform shop, sponsored teacher appreciation morning teas and regularly met with the School Executive to share community feedback. 

The Junior School P&F organised a host of community building and fundraising events such as International Night, Father’s and Mother’s Day stalls, and the Paper Plane Challenge. These are huge undertakings, and we are incredibly thankful for the efforts of all involved.

Sincere thanks are also extended to the Year ambassadors, who have welcomed new parents, answered countless questions, and communicated with the School on a variety of issues.

The final P&F event for the year is the Senior School Santa Sing-A-Long which is being held this evening – please see details here.

We are most grateful to the 2025 P&F Executive and welcome working with the new team for 2026.

The Old Girls Union (OGU) has again supported staff to attend the International Coalition of Girls School conference and contributed funds for new initiatives including the publication of an anthology of the best writing from our senior students. The newly formed OGU Choir is going from strength to strength and our annual reunions are a highlight of the year. Thank you to all who provide these important opportunities for our former students to connect with each other and the School.

I would also like to thank members of the Rowing support group and parents who have helped out at the School in many other ways.

Dare to Be More Episode 3

Thank you to everyone for the positive feedback about our new Podcast series. In this week’s powerful episode, Daniel Sandral, Head of Junior School and Joanna Graffen, Head of Senior School, dive deep into why girls’ schools remain not just relevant, but essential in today’s educational landscape. Their discussion is engaging and wide reaching, covering a range of insights into the benefits of a single sex education including:

  • The Elimination of Gender-Based Stereotypes 
  • Confidence Building Across Developmental Stages 
  • Safe Spaces for Social and Emotional Development
  • Leadership Without Limits 
  • Extended Participation in Sports and Activities 
  • Breaking Through Career Barriers 
  • Legacy and Community 

You can listen to this fascinating discussion here.

Parent and Carer Survey Coming Next Week

At MLC School, we are committed to working in partnership with our families to provide the very best educational experience for every student. Your feedback is vital in helping us understand what we are doing well and where we can improve. Next week we will be sending all parents and carers a short survey (by direct email). Thank you in advance for taking the time to participate – your voice matters.

– Lisa Moloney
Principal