Year 12

Congratulations to all of Year 12, and to their families, on reaching the end of the penultimate term of your high school journey. It has been wonderful to see you finish a busy and, at times, exhausting term with such positivity, support and collaboration.

Last Friday, we held the Passing Out Parade in recognition of the Year 12 Cadets graduating from their time in the Cadet program. A few special awards were presented which I’d like to recognise now; the Platoon of the Company Award was awarded to Foxtrot 31 CUO Rebecca Beaton and Golf 35 CUO Jilly Pidcock in recognition of their outstanding teamwork, discipline, leadership, and contribution across the year. The inaugural Captain Elizabeth Godwin Award was presented to Foxtrot Company Commander CUO Elena Tulloch for exemplifying exceptional leadership, service, and the inspiring qualities associated with Captain Godwin.

Congratulations to the MLC School Senior First Football team on an outstanding 3–1 victory over Shire Christian School to secure back-to-back CIS Cup Plate Grand Final titles!

Round Square Week brought together a vibrant range of activities, including the Prescott Puppy Pageant, Thrift Store, Service initiatives, Cultural Fair and the much anticipated MLC School Colour Run in support of the 2026 Sony Foundation Camp. These events were in large part organised and run by our Year 12 students who gave generously of their time, energy and creativity to create meaningful and positive experiences for their peers. We are very grateful for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to strengthening connection, service, and School Spirit across the community.

On Wednesday night, the MLC School Town Hall Concert aptly themed She Makes a Difference, celebrated the feminine through a powerful program honouring the women whose influence, strength and contributions shape our lives. It was especially wonderful to be there to witness the Year 12 musicians and soloists performing with confidence, artistry and heart on such a significant stage (I am not afraid to admit that I shed a few tears as they came together to perform Teach Your Children so beautifully together). In performing on this stage, these students joined the remarkable legacy of MLC School, contributing their own voices and skills to a tradition of excellence, creativity and community.

Year 12 Study Camp is running Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July 2026. Students can access Level 3 open space between 9am and 4pm each day to study independently, study in groups, complete revision workshops, complete timed practice papers or get some help from our Study Hub+ mentors who will be on hand. Subject specific workshops have been coordinated, and the schedule has been shared with students via Canvas. The ILC/Library will also be open 9am–3.30pm each day for all three weeks of the upcoming break.

As I shared with the cohort during our Year Meeting on Wednesday, we now have approximately 30 school days left (not including our two-week Trial Examination period)! I do hope every student takes the opportunity to rest, recharge, and rejuvenate alongside their study and preparation to ensure those 30 school days are positive – every lesson, every experience counts!