Sporting Achievements
Diving – Country Championships, Orange 17 January to 18 January
Members of our MLC School Diving team with coach Shixin Lee travelled to Orange to compete at the Diving Country Championships. The Team achieved some fantastic results and gained lots of competition experience. During the holidays we also held a Diving Camp where girls were able to practice and learn new skills. In Orange the girls achieved the following results:
Eloise Dastyari (Year 7)
- 1st place 12/13 girls 3m
- 4th place 12/13 girls 1m
Daisy Han (Year 7)
- 1st place girls pathways level 6
- 6th place 12/13 girls 1m
Calais Durie (Year 6)
- 4th place 11/u girls 1m – qualifying for Nationals in April
Harper Begnell (Year 4)
- 4th place girls pathways level 5
Ada Savage (Year 10)
- 1st place 14/15 girls 1m
- 1st place 14/15 girls 3m
- 1st place open women’s 1m
- 1st place open women’s platform
In Orange we all had such an amazing and fun time diving while facing new challenges that come with diving in an outdoor pool like wind, rain, and intense heat spread across both days we were out there. Country championships were such a great way to start off diving in 2026, and I hope the rest of the competition season goes as well as this.
– Ada Savage (Year 10)
Diving Captain
Rowing
Over the summer holidays, the MLC School Rowing team travelled to Chifley Dam in Bathurst for a pre‑season training camp. Across the week, students collectively rowed well over 100,000 metres, pushing through early mornings, challenging sessions, and the occasional headwind. The camp balanced hard work with plenty of camaraderie, team bonding, and moments of fun on and off the water. The experience has provided a strong foundation for what promises to be a busy and competitive term of racing. With improved technique, and a strengthened team culture, the rowers are well‑positioned for an exciting season ahead.
– Charlotte Almond
Head of Rowing
Swimming
During the Term 4 school holidays, a group of dedicated MLC School Swimmers proudly represented the School at the 2025–2026 NSW Senior State Age Championships.
All swimmers performed exceptionally well throughout the meet, demonstrating commitment, resilience, and great Team Spirit.
Highlights include:
Madison Chantler (Year 11)
- 5th in Girls 16 Years 100m Butterfly
- 7th in Girls 16 Years 50m Butterfly
Olivia Burke (Year 9)
- 10th in Girls 12–14 Years 800m Freestyle
MLC School Students who competed at the Championships
- Madison Chantler (Year 11)
- Isabel Floro (Year 10)
- Lauren Cheng (Year 8)
- Olivia Burke (Year 9)
- Ashley Clapham (Year 8)
- Iris Ji (Year 10)
- Hailey Leung (Year 12)
- Mengqi Liu (Year 8)
- Dana Park (Year 9)
To finish off the holidays on an even stronger note, Olivia Burke (Year 9) also competed in the 5km event at the Australian Open Water Swimming Championships in Perth, delivering an outstanding performance. She placed 10th in her age group in Australia with a huge Personal Best time – a fantastic achievement!!!
Congratulations to all swimmers for their hard work and impressive results. We are very proud of you!
– Colman Wong
Head of Swimming