MLC School P&F Term 1 Update

It has been a very full and productive term with many events that parents have had the opportunity to be involved in on the school campus. It is wonderful when we can come together to experience special occasions that ultimately build connections between home and school. We have had the pleasure of attending the Parent Welcome event, House chapel services, in-person parent teacher evenings, information nights, careers expo, P&F parent forum with Susan McLean, Iftar dinner, drama productions and International Women’s Day. I would like to thank Principal Lisa Moloney and the school staff for providing and organising these events for our community. 

 

The Junior School recently held their International Night which was a great success involving students, teachers and parents. I would particularly like to thank Junior School P&F executive committee members Kacie, Rebecca and Karina who led the team of volunteers and worked tirelessly to plan this event along-side Head of Junior School, Daniel Sandral and the Junior School staff. Thank you to all the parents who volunteered, your help is much appreciated by the whole school community.

 

Looking to Term 2 we have the Mother’s Day classic which MLC School proudly participates in each year. The Mothers’ Day breakfast will be a special event on Monday 12 May 2025 and then a week later we will have the Opera House Concert which is a great tradition of the school. Our second P&F parent forum for the year will take place on Thursday 29 May 2025, EmpowerED – Navigating respectful relationships. We have a panel of experts joining us to discuss this relevant topic and I encourage all parents to attend. 

 

We will hold our P&F Annual Community Event on Saturday 14 June 2025. This is a social gathering for all parents and caregivers from Pre-Kindergarten through to Year 12. This year it will be held at the Crowne Plaza Burwood, and it is a lovely chance to meet parents from all year groups. It is amazing how many connections can be made with parents whose daughters do the same co-curricular activities, are interested in the same subjects or live in the same area as you. Tickets will be available early next term.

 

There has been a tremendous amount of work happening this year to ensure MLC School is the best it can be in all areas. We are fortunate to be part of a caring school community that is so focused on providing an all-round education for its students. Please take the time to read the email sent to all families yesterday regarding the strategic plan for the next few years. Thank you to Lisa Moloney for sharing this detailed information with parents and for all the work being done in this area by the executive team and staff.

 

The main aim of the P&F is to build and strengthen our parent community by creating opportunities for parents to participate in the life of the school, connect socially and contribute to our daughters’ school activities. If you would like to find out more about how we support the school or how you can be involved, please reach out.

 

Finally, I would like to thank all the parents who have had some connection in helping build our community this term, whether it is having a role on the P&F committee, being a Year Ambassador, volunteering your time to help or attending the school for an event. 

 

I wish all our families a restful break and look forward to seeing you in Term 2.

 

P&F President