From the Principal

Thank you and farewell Year 12

This week has been a wonderful celebration of the Class of 2026. Across the week, our School community shared its best wishes with the graduating class through events including the Old Girls Union Chocolate Recess, House Lunches, final Chapel Service, final Devotional Service, Final Assembly, Valedictory Assembly and last night’s Valedictory Dinner.

Our 2026 School Captains, so ably led by Anisha Sivagurunathan, Sophie Winnall and Crystal Huang, have led with passion, commitment, and joy. I have been inspired by the leadership shown by the whole team and delighted that they have put their own touch on their various roles while being respectful of the School’s traditions and expectations.

In recent days, our graduating students have spoken and written so eloquently about their time at MLC School, the things they have learned and their deep appreciation for the people they have met along the way. From their graduate reflections, speeches, notes, and words of thanks, it is evident that their time here has, while not without its ups and down, made them who they are today and consequently, they are ready for life beyond school.

Many families chose to mark their daughter’s time at MLC School with a commemorative paver, these are located at the main entrance to the School. As the newest additions were progressively laid, many of our current students visited daily to see whose name had been added since yesterday. They chattered excitedly about their relationship with those named on the pavers, took photos and discussed how long it will be until they too will have their names added. The pavers are also regularly visited and viewed by past and prospective families and often prompt stories and memory sharing from our Old Girls and their families. Next time you visit, I encourage you to take a closer look and reflect on your family’s part in the rich history of our School.

We wish our graduating class all the very best for the future and know that their time at MLC School has equipped them with knowledge, skills, friendships, and experiences that will enable them to navigate whatever lies ahead. We thank them for the positive difference that they have made to school spirit and cohesion.

I extend my best wishes to all students and families for the coming term break and remind our Year 12 students that the School will be open for study camp so that you can utilise staff expertise and take the time to complete papers under examination conditions or study with friends. Library opening hours can be found here.

Thank you to all staff who have offered their time to assist our students and to those who are leading school groups to Europe on the History and DDE Study Tours and New Zealand on the WOW Design Tour.

I look forward to seeing everyone back, refreshed, and ready to take on the challenges of Term 4 on Tuesday 13 October 2026.

– Lisa Moloney
Principal

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