From the Principal

As Term 2 comes to a close, I would like to thank you all for your support and encouragement. I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to touch base again in person following the return of school concerts, performances, sport and other co-curricular activities.

However, despite the joy that these events have generated, in certain respects, many of us have found these last nine weeks the toughest of all that we have professionally experienced over the last couple of years. I know that may seem an incredible statement. However, the need to keep going, to keep ‘business as usual’ in the face of significant staff illness and minimal access to casual staff has meant the need to call upon all staff to dig even deeper. The commitment shown by our teaching staff, their willingness to take on more and more to keep classes running and ensure the wellbeing of our students has been immense. In addition, they have checked in on each other and each other’s students, with senior School staff offering to work with students of other staff members to ensure that they did not fall behind. Non-teaching staff have similarly back-filled when needed and able.

Thank you to each and every teacher and member of staff. We are so very fortunate to have these professionals working with our students. I wish them all a well-deserved break.

As previously advised, Neil Scotney leaves us today to begin his new role at Newington College. His dedication and commitment through a number of roles over the past nine years has helped shaped the School, and his genuine affection for the girls will be sorely missed. I also thank Chris Barnes for his work as Deputy Head of Senior School, Academic and wish him well in his new role in New York.

Frances Booth will add the role of Head of Senior School to that of Deputy Principal for Term 3. I am extremely grateful to Frances for her willingness to assume these extra responsibilities. She and Neil have worked closely on many occasions and this structure will provide stability for the students and the parents in the Senior School. I refer you to the article under the Senior School section and my email yesterday, about who to contact for any issues relating to students in Year 7 to Year 12.

Wishing all students, parents and staff a well-earned break.

– Lisa Moloney
Principal

Change of Bus Provider

Over the past term or so, the School has reviewed the quality of the private bus service that it offers and has found that the current provider has not met the standards of expectations we set in a number of areas. Your feedback has been very important in informing us about the quality of the service. I deeply apologise to our students and parents for the deterioration of the service which has occurred particularly in recent weeks. 

I have acted as quickly as I can and am able to announce that from the start of Term 3, we have engaged the services of North Sydney Bus Charters (NSBC) to take over the running of MLC School buses. They will commence running brand new buses on existing routes from Tuesday 19 July. NSBC are highly experienced in the private school market offering 100 private school bus runs each day. They have been chosen for their experience in like schools and for their proven capacity to meet our service expectations.

Details of the new app to track your child’s journey are still being finalised, but will hopefully be available by the start of the Term. No child will be refused travel in the unlikely event that these systems are not fully operational by that date. I will provide more information around this over the break. In the meantime, all bus users should still sign up and pay for the service they wish to use for Term 3 as usual, by clicking on this link.

The plan right now is to bed down the current service and deliver it optimally. When we have assurance that this is the situation, we will have further discussions with NSBC to review routes and consider alternatives to meet the growing needs of the School community.

Thank you for your patience through this process, I am confident that we will have an improved system from next term.

– Ross Kirby
Head of Finance, Systems and Administration

Schedule for Co-Curricular Photos

MLC SCHOOL Co-Curricular PHOTOS

Tuesday 19 July 2022

Assemble in the Bird Bath Quad. Photos will be taken on the SS Quad

You are to be in full school uniform including a blazer. No scarves or jumpers.

Thursday 21 July 2022

Girls in the first photos are to go to p1a for roll call

Photos will be on the SS Quad

School uniform and a blazer are required for the photos. No scarves or jumpers.

Illuminate Returns To ‘Shine A Light’

On Thursday 16 June, the wider MLC School Community celebrated MLC School’s annual Art, Design and Technology Festival, Illuminate. This event provided the opportunity to interactively showcase art created by MLC School students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 through stalls, games and displays.

The theme for Illuminate 2022 was ‘Shine a light on your stories and the stories of others’. This theme encouraged students to express their own stories and the stories of others, using art mediums ranging from photography to textiles.

Throughout the night, dance companies, string quartets and singers performed in the amphitheatre, as well as the inauguration of the house putt-putt golf holes, in which the 11 hole putt-putt course created by MLC School houses encouraged students, parents and even Ms Moloney to play! Congratulations to Wade House, who designed and created the highest-scoring putt-putt golf hole and won House points.

This event was not possible without the hard work and dedication of the Art and Design Staff, in particular Sally Marks, Caitlyn Boyd, Camille Softley and the DART assistance team that ensured the night ran seamlessly.

– Sarah-Bronte Andrikis
Art & Design Captain

Please click on gallery below to view full size photos

P&F Forum with Paul Dillon

Teens, parties, gatherings and alcohol: What do parents need to know?

Wednesday 20 July 2022
The Daphne Line Hall
6.30pm–8pm

MLC School invites parents to attend the P&F Forum with Paul Dillon.
Paul is the Director and founder of DARTA and he is passionate about ensuring that the community has access to accurate and up-to-date alcohol and other drug information. 

A respected front-line campaigner Paul answers the real and most commonly asked questions about alcohol and drugs, and shows how parents can get these important conversations started with their kids.

During adolescence, teens develop a biological need to be around friends and it is important to provide them with opportunities to socialise with their peers whenever possible. Using the most current data this presentation will examine the use of alcohol and other drugs by school-based young people.

Some simple strategies will be provided to help ensure teens are able to interact with friends on a Saturday night and, at the same time, reduce the risk of underage drinking and the potential dangers associated with such behaviour.

This is catered to parents of girls in Year 6 to Year 9. It aims to empower parents with a positive message and assist them in having open and honest family discussions in this complex area.

RSVP HERE

MLC SchoolTV Special Report – NAIDOC week

NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to recognise and learn more about the history and culture of indigenous communities.

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement, when on Australia Day 1938, protestors marched through the streets of Sydney to highlight the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Today, it is a week-long celebration held in July that consists of range of traditional and contemporary activities.

NAIDOC Week is an important event that helps build positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. It enables a deeper understanding of our differences and similarities. NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians to eliminate bias and discrimination by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past to facilitate hope and build a fairer future. Families are encouraged to join in and support young people in learning the significance of NAIDOC Week.

This Special Report offers suggestions on how families can celebrate NAIDOC Week together. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report

Year 7 to Year 11 Scholarships for 2024 Entry Open Soon

Scholarship registrations for Year 7 to Year 11 in 2024 will open on Monday 4 July 2022 and close on Thursday 6 October 2022.

The Examination Day will be held on Saturday 15 October 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to the School for an activity morning. Please note that not all shortlisted candidates will be offered a scholarship.

For more information about scholarships please visit our website, or contact our Registrar Nerida Coman on 02 8741 3165 or email enrol@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au.

Year 5 Scholarships 2023 – Reminder

In 2021 MLC School introduced an All Rounder Scholarship for girls seeking entry into Year 5 of the following year. This is open to all current Year 4 Students.

Applications and registration payment for Year 5 2023 Scholarships will close on Thursday 4 August 2022.

All Rounder Scholarships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate significant academic potential, together with achievement and potential in two or more of the following areas:

• Leadership
• Cultural/creative/performing arts
• Service
• Sport

The Examination will be held on Saturday 13 August 2022. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to the School for an activity morning. Please note that not all shortlisted candidates will be offered a scholarship.

For more information about scholarships please visit our website, or contact our Registrar Nerida Coman on 02 8741 3165 or email enrol@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au.

Click here to register

From the Head of Junior School

It was lovely to see so many parents and carers onsite this week for our Celebrations of Learning for Year 2 and Year 3. Thank you for taking the time to visit and ‘celebrate’ your daughter’s learning here at MLC School. Your participation and support emphasises to our girls the importance of giving their best at school.

When we commence Term 3, our Junior School campus will be looking a little different as our renovations will have commenced. Under construction will be new music rooms and practice rooms, a new school canteen and Year 5 studio, providing space for our Year 1 to Year 4 studios. Please take the time to read my Welcome to Term 3 correspondence that will be sent prior to the term commencing. I will provide you with an update and any changes resulting from the renovations. There will be some changes to routines and rooms. I know that when it is all done, the results will be well worth the small amount of inconvenience.

Celebration Assembly

Each term the Junior School has a focus on one of our School values. This term the focus was on compassion. We conclude each term with our Celebration Assembly, acknowledging girls on the Junior School campus who have authentically lived the School value. Congratulations to the following students who have demonstrated the value of compassion.

• Amelia Huang (Year K)
• Isabel Zoghbi (Year K)
• Mila Yuan (Year 1)
• Cassandra Mackiewicz (Year 1)
• Isabella Castillo Sun (Year 1)
• Peita Nikolakopoulos (Year 2)
• Sabine Woodhouse (Year 2)
• Kiara Assassa (Year 3)
• Elizabeh Horvath (Year 3)
• Qaylah Mohamed (Year 3)
• Felicity Wang (Year 4)
• Evelyn Tran (Year 4)
• Latoya Iese (Year 4)
• Abira Sanan (Year 4)
• Charlotte Sweeney (Year 5)
• Chelsea Keomanivong (Year 5)
• Larissa Pham (Year 5)
• Lara Murray (Year 5)
• Emily Ward (Year 4)
• Camila Morcos (Year 1)
• Sofia Kljajevic (Year 5)
• Aurora Chau (Year 1)
• Amelia Lee (Year 2)
• Irene Chau (Year 3)
• Colette Obaid (Year 1)
• Anna Lieu (Year 4)
• Eloise Dastyari (Year 3)
• Yvonne Henderson (Year 1)
• Emily Wong (Year 1)
• Jolyn Nassif (Year 3)
• Vicki Nikolakopoulos (Year K)
• Michaela Kwaan (Year 5)

Student Achievement

Year 1 student Evelyn Tsang  competed in the American Youth Music competition. This competition is open to musicians of all ages and assessed by a panel of international jurors. Evelyn won equal first place and will now be performing in the DiMeena Centre for Classical Music in Manhattan, New York in August. Congratulations Evelyn!

School Reports

Semester 1 School Reports for all Junior School students are now available via the My Student icon on the My MLC School Portal. The report is then available under the Assessment Report button. There is a formal time to further discuss your daughter’s progress at our Learning Conversations (Parent Teacher Interviews) early next term. Further information about how to book a time will be forthcoming when Term 3 commences. 

ICAS

Year 3 to Year 6 parents have been sent an invitation for their daughter to participate in the 2022 ICAS competition. Please check your email inbox for this correspondence.

Father’s Day Stall

Spoiler alert for dads!

Along with our traditional Father’s Day stall, this year all Junior School girls will be making personalised tumblers for their dad, granddad, uncle or other significant male. The tumblers (large heat proof cups with lids) are designed by each girl at school and will be packed and delivered to the girls in time for Father’s Day. 

Click on this link for your Father’s Day Tumblers.

Wishing you all quality time with your daughters during this this mid-semester break. I look forward to seeing girls return in their full winter uniform for Term 3 on Tuesday 19 July 2022.

– Daniel Sandral
Head of Junior School

From the Deputy Head of Junior School – Wellbeing

Parents – The Friendship Coaches

Recently the Junior School hosted a URSTRONG parent/child workshop was held in the Daphne Line Hall. It was fabulous to see so many of mums and dads as well as MLC girls and siblings come along to learn about the up and downs of friendships. URSTRONG provides families and schools with kid-friendly concepts that help kids establish and maintain healthy relationships, manage conflict with kindness, and increase their overall resilience.

Kids want to “fit in”, feel they belong, and know that their experiences with friendship, their struggles, their drama…is (you guessed it!) NORMAL. Last time I wrote about tricky friendship days because these days will happen and it is a normal part of life – just like we have conflicts at home.

There were a number of take-aways for me from the workshop:

– How to identify a healthy friendship. Use the Friend-o-meter to gauge this.

– Trust and respect are the two most important qualities in friendships.
– How to put out a friendship fire (problems) through the friend-o-cycle.

– How to manage mean on purpose behaviour with a quick come back and reporting to an adult.

MLC Junior School is a URStrong school. This means that not only can the staff access all the online resources, but so can you as parents. Use this link to access the URSTRONG website, sign up for free and make use of the wonderful resources and ideas there.

You will find topics such as:

– Think of yourself as a friendship coach
– Friendship break ups
– Friendship fires and mean on purpose advice
– When to step in and when to step back
– Friendship groups
– Keeping Kids connected
– Sending help from home … and so many more.

I hope you find this very helpful and it will certainly back up what we are teaching the girls at School.

– Joanne Sharpe
Deputy Head of Junior School – Wellbeing

From the Deputy Head of Junior School – Learning

Year 2 – Rubbish News!

In this term’s Collaborative Learning Project (CLP), Year 2 have been exploring the idea that ‘Responsible Choices Sustain our Environment’. They have also been learning about persuasive writing techniques and composing their own texts to convince readers to make more responsible choices. We hope you enjoy reading a few samples.

Save the environment

Can you imagine if rubbish kept piling higher and higher until the wind blows the rubbish away into the ocean and ends up killing the sea animals.

Firstly, if rubbish keeps going into landfill our air will be polluted and hard for us to breathe. If rubbish keeps getting into our beaches and roads animals might mistake it for food.

Secondly, if rubbish finds its way into the ocean there might end up being more plastic then fish. The plastic will also kill the sea animals and there will be none left.

Thirdly if all animals on Earth get killed by plastic and pollution there will be food. Also people will be lonely, hungry, thirsty and cold.

In conclusion I strongly believe we should recycle and ban plastic so we don’t have any more of the above problems in our world.

– Chuchu Huang (Year 2)

Ban Plastic

I clearly believe and I am sorry to tell you that our home is dying. Do you know why? Plastic!

Firstly it is because too many too many people are using plastic. Do you know that plastic will ruin our oceans and destroy the planet.

Secondly shops like Coles and Woolworths have banned plastic bags and you should as well.

Thirdly it is very bad for our environment. If we destroy the environment we will not have a place to live.

In conclusion you should agree with me that we should reduce, reuse and recycle and ban plastic now!

– Sienna Nguyen (Year 2)

Help save the Earth

Can you imagine if fish weren’t in the ocean anymore and they were replaced with plastic bags. Well then if you like fishing recycle!

Firstly I believe that if you don’t help to recycle the ocean creatures will die. If the ocean creatures die there will be no more rare fish, dolphins and whales. There will also be no more whale spotting or having a pet fish.

Secondly another reason is if we throw everything away and don’t recycle our air might be polluted and we will not be able to breathe. If we continue to not recycle we might die because we can’t breathe clean air

Lastly I am absolutely certain that we should recycle because if we don’t the earth will become really stinky and dirty. If the earth becomes like this it will be hard for us to live and there would not be enough food.

In conclusion I believe we should reduce, reuse and recycle so the animals don’t die and we don’t die and mother nature doesn’t die.

– Hayley Lam (Year 2)

– Natalie Hird
Deputy Head of Junior School – Learning

Personalised Tumblers for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is not too far away (early September will be upon us in no time) and the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Parent Ambassadors have organised a personalised tumbler for students to pre-order as a gift.

Each student from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 will have the opportunity to create a personalised drawing which will be imprinted on the tumbler.

The tumbler is 600ml hot and cold insulated (approx 20.5cm tall and 7.5cm wide) with a leakproof drinking lid and comes with a metal reusable straw.

This would make a special gift not only for special fathers/grandfathers/uncles, but also for birthdays and of course it’s never too early to plan for Christmas!

Preorder closes Sunday 24 July (Term 3 Week 1). Distribution will happen in time for Father’s Day in early September. For enquiries please contact Charmaine Cheung (charmaineccheung@gmail.com) or Junior School Reception. 

Click here for Father’s Day Tumbler

– Pre-K and Kindy parent ambassadors

Year 2 Participate in a Waste Education Program

On Monday, Year 2 participated in a ‘Waste Education Program’ led by Rachel from EnviroCom on behalf of Burwood Council. The program relates closely to our current Year 2 Collaborative Learning Project, ‘Responsible Choices Sustain our Environment’.

The program commenced with an interactive presentation where the students consolidated their learning about the negative effects of waste and landfill. They became introduced to the meaning of problematic liquid and gases that are caused by waste such as leachate and methane. Students were reminded that ‘Recycling’ is the best way to reduce the waste that ends up in landfill. They explored the five recyclable material groups: plastic bottles and containers, paper and cardboard, aluminium, glass and steel.

After learning about materials that can and cannot be recycled, the students were very excited to participate in a relay where their goal was to sort different types of rubbish into the correct bin. They had so much fun competing against the other team and putting their learning into practice. Finally, the students worked in groups of three to participate in a Bingo Game by which they needed to recognise the different types of recyclable materials. It was a great way for the students to consolidate their learning from this term’s CLP topic.

– Claudia De Pasquale
Teacher – Junior School

Please click on the photo gallery below to see full sized photos.

6W Fundraiser for the Red Cross a Great Success

FOOD STALLS

Some of the amazing students in 6W bought ingredients and made delicious treats to raise money for the Red Cross. These treats included toffees, honey joys, cookies, cupcakes and chocolate. A few of the desserts were rewards from cool games like golf and “separate the legos” which were displayed on the grass area behind the Year 6 Centre.

Some statements from fellow peers of Year 6:

“I loved the rocky road! They tasted nice and there were a lot of flavours.”
— Surabhi Parab

“The honey joys were very good and so, so sweet.”
— Bridget Jones

GAMES

We had a variety of games and rewards that could be earned from winning the game. One of the games was golf, organised by Georgina in 6W, and in order to win, you had to push the ball into the hole three times in a row!

Another game was Nikhita’s ‘Separate the Legos Into Their Respective Colours’, and this one was a hit! We interviewed Sofia, the winner, about how she felt about this game.

“Nikhita’s game of legos was very entertaining. Knowing the cause, I was happy to do it.” Says Sofia, after winning the special prize of an entire box of chocolates.

On the same table as Nikhita’s legos, we had the classic ‘Guess How Many Lollies In the Jar’, organised by Melisande. Our beloved winner was Aalea, and she took home 122 sweets.

CRAFTS

Other students who weren’t involved in treats or games, designed homemade cards or created lip glosses and soaps. We had much more craft, like bracelets and rings, and they sold out almost immediately! Only a few were left after the singular lunchtime — when the event was held —anyone who came would immediately agree that it was the success of the century.

Here are some statements from peers who brought crafts:

“The slime was good and so was the lip balm. Everything was so cute!”
— Stephanie El’Atrache

“The crocheted keychains were such good quality.”
— Emma Sugianto

“Liesl made such good bracelets, I got a purple and yellow one, so cute!“
— Katherine Woo

All in all, there is no doubt that 6W has worked very hard the past few weeks, and most people who visited the stalls were pleased with the quality of their purchases. I know that the entire class of 6W was ecstatic that Michelle Wyatt announced we would be organising an event and donating our money to the Red Cross. So here is some information about the Red Cross and their campaign:

“Ukraine has been recently stormed by Russian lieutenants. Cities including Odessa, and Kyiv have been viciously bombed. And Russian invaders have almost completely conquered their land. Families have been torn apart, with drowning hopes and little faith. Young children forced to flee, abandoning their adored families.

Currently, Ukraine requires immediate medical and humanitarian attention. With our earnings, we will assist hundreds of struggling Ukrainians.

Red Cross

The conflict in Ukraine intensified in early February, and since then, the Red Cross has been providing immense moral and physical support. Some of this includes a massive distribution of hygiene and bedding items; and more than 100 critical care products. The Red Cross Foundation is entirely dependent upon aid and donations, including a steady flow of money to support families and children.”

– Sofia Tzouganatos and Katherine Woo (Year 6)

Please click on the gallery below to view full sized photos

Year 6 Learn about Inequality and Discrimination

Year 6 was very fortunate to have Old Girl Carol Edds (Hamilton, 1968) visit on Thursday as a guest speaker.

In 1973, when Carol graduated from university with honours and a double major in Building and Quantity Surveying (as well as the University Prize for the top Quantity Surveying student) she became the first female graduate with a building degree in Australia. Despite her achievements she struggled to find employment in this male-dominated industry – especially when she was asked about her marital/motherhood status.

Year 6 are currently learning about inequality and discrimination and were so interested to hear about how the attitudes towards women have changed over time. Carol was able to share her first hand experiences that directly related to our unit. She encouraged the girls to view any obstacles as a hurdle to be overcome, and to use them as a motivation to be the best they can be.

Our girls were fascinated by the things Carol shared and we thank her for taking the time to visit us.

– Michelle Wyatt
Teacher – Junior School

Please click on the gallery below to view full sized photos.

Mooramoora House

Congratulations to Mooramoora House for winning our 2022 Kindergarten to Year 5 Athletics Carnival!

Please note a revised date for the Term 3 Mooramoora House Chapel Service which will now be 9am on Sunday 21 August 2022.

Italian Club Starts First Day Back

On Tuesday 19 July (first day of Term 3), Italian teachers of Junior School students plus Year 11 Italian students will start an Italian Club, opened to anyone who wants to have fun and share their expertise in Italian.

Come along at lunch time at 12.45pm in JS and play and learn with us. The location will be advised.

Grazie!

– The MLC School Italian teachers

From the Head of Senior School

It’s a little hard to comprehend that this will be my final instalment for the MLC School Newsletter. It’s something I knew was coming, but now that the term wraps up, it still feels a little surreal. Saying good bye is never easy when it’s become such a huge part of my life over so many years. Walking away isn’t easy, despite my eagerness to take on the new challenge over at Newington. Bidding farewell to so many staff, students and families is the hard part for me. I’ll always be able to drop in and say hi, but I do struggle to say goodbye as the focus for me in all that I do is that people remain at the heart. I have thoroughly enjoyed making connections with families and building strong relationships so that the girls here are known and feel cared for.

I’ve benefited immensely from my time here and have grown immeasurably after working in multiple roles. MLC School is a unique place that will always hold a special place in my heart. I am deeply thankful to the School Council, Executive team, staff, students and the wider community for the wonderful support I have experienced. I am very grateful for the ongoing support and encouragement I received from our Principal, Lisa Moloney. I know the School will continue to go from strength to strength and I’ll be watching with interest as each cohort graduates, along with seeing the names of MLC School Old Girls achieve great things.

I’ll miss the energy the girls display in everything they do. I’ll also miss being at the numerous events to support students – carnivals, productions, performances, community events, information evenings and just being out in the playground and sharing a laugh (or pathetic Dad joke). I’ll miss witnessing incredible achievements from amazingly talented students and offering words of support when things don’t quite go to plan. Above all, I’ll just miss the positive vibe that exists when you walk through the front gates each day.

Please accept my sincere thanks and I pass on my best wishes to the entire MLC School Community for the remainder of the year and beyond. As the student leadership team often remind me, I’ll be a very proud MLC School Boy for as long as I live.

With gratitude, 

– Neil Scotney
Head of Senior School

Who To Contact for Academic or Pastoral Matters

For Term 3, Frances Booth will add the role of Head of Senior School to her role as Deputy Principal. This will provide stability across the functions, as Neil and Frances have always worked closely together. 

All initial contact is always best by email. Our staff will reply by email or arrange a time for a call to follow up as soon as practicable. Please allow some time for a response before taking the matter to the next step.

For Academic Matters – these relate to your child’s learning, classroom studies, subjects etc.

• First point of contact:
  – should be the classroom teacher – preferably by email at first, 
  the general email protocol for any teacher or staff member at MLC School is:
  First initial [j] Surname [smith] followed by @mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au. For example, to contact John Smith you would use the following: jsmith@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au
• The next step for resolution: 
  – Head of Department for that subject area (see HoDs list here)
• Further along, for all academic matters relating to Year 7 to Year 10 and for all HSC issues:
  – contact Penny Pachos, Assistant Head of Senior School, Academic
• For IB related matters:
  – contact Andrew Simos, IB Coordinator
• The final escalation would be to Linda Emms, Head of Learning and Teaching

For Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Matters – these relate to your child’s happiness, friendship issues, general demeanour etc. nothing is too small in this instance

• First point of contact:
  – Head of Year
  Head of Year 7 – Claire White
  Head of Year 8 – Bridget Kovats
  Head of Year 9 – Kylie Bickerstaff
  Head of Year 10 – Fiona Pow
  Head of Year 11 – Angela Renwick
  Head of Year 12 – Sharon Connolly
• The next step for resolution: 
  – contact Irene Swain, Deputy Head of Senior School, Wellbeing 
• Also involved in wellbeing:
  – Anna Michalopolous, Head of Counselling
  – Viniana Ravetali, Senior Chaplain 
  – Sally Yabsley-Bell, Chaplain 
• The final escalation would be to Frances Booth, Head of Senior School and Deputy Principal 

Are you having other issues and concerns and don’t know who to contact?

• If these relate to a general matter, Wendy Allen at School Reception can direct your call to the right person, please call on 9747 1266.
• Michele Dunn, Head of Marketing and Community Relations has a community centred focus and is also available to direct you to the appropriate person

There is also a Coffee with the Principal morning once per term where you can raise any issues with the Principal, Lisa Moloney.

However, if you are ever in doubt, please always contact School Reception and you will be directed to the best person to assist.

Senior School Library Holiday Opening Hours

The Senior School Library will be open for students in Year 11 and Year 12 during the July holidays, Monday to Friday 9am–3.30pm.

– Louise Piggott
Head of Library Services

Mathematics Competition

The Australian Mathematics Competition is not only the world’s largest competition, it is an engaging competition that demonstrates the importance and relevance of mathematics in students’ everyday lives. This year we will be participating in the online version between 3 August and 5 August 2022. There are three divisions available: Junior (Year 7 – Year 8), Intermediate (Year 9 – Year 10) and Senior (Year 11 – Year 12).

Students who wish to participate can register using this link before Monday 25 July. Please note that a cost of $7.50 will be added to your school account. Students in Mathsketeers or maths classes 9MA1 (Kestie Neligan) and 10MA1 (Alex Schroder) will be registered automatically and do not need to complete the form.

Participants are encouraged to prepare for the competition using the AMT Practice Portal.

If you have any questions please contact Alex Schroder at aschroder@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au.

– Alex Schroder
Teacher – Mathematics

Year 7

Welcome to the end of Term 2 and congratulations to our families and students on making it through half of Year 7! What an achievement! I can see the Year 7 students developing confidence and autonomy as individuals and in their learning, which is great to see.

Year 7 have had a fun week of Round Square activities, Prescott Puppy Pageant, Big Sister Little Sister catch ups and a cultural dress mufti day! We shared a lovely inter-faith communion as a year group on Tuesday, and whilst some in the cohort are still working on how to show their respect during these services, Year 7 are, on the whole, beginning to understand the importance and relevance of these special services.

Next term in Luminary time, Year 7 will continue to work on organisation and independence in the classroom and with assessments, and will investigate relational aggression, friendship and support services.

I hope that all the Year 7 families have a safe and happy break from school with time to connect and unwind from a very busy term. Thank you for your ongoing support, and as always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

– Claire White
Head of Year 7

Photo: Maverick White enjoying the love and pats from Year 7 Prescott students.

Year 8

The final week of term has arrived!

Despite normally being a week where the wind down to winter break commences, there were still exciting things taking place for Year 8 this week.

On Monday night students and parents joined Linda Emms (Head of Learning and Teaching) and Chris Barnes (Deputy Head of Senior School – Academic) for the Subject Selection webinar. During this webinar students and parents were able to ask questions about the process and to better understand what subjects are on offer for Year 9 2023. The next step in the process was covered by Penny Pachos (Head of Department – Mathematics) on Thursday during a Year Meeting. Students were advised on the subject selection process and when the portal for selection would open (Tuesday 19 July, Week 1, Term 3).

Click here for Subject Selection Information Page

On Wednesday the Year 8 Immersive Learning Experience was officially launched with notification being sent to parents. Our Year 8 students will be pioneers in their experience of the new program; being the first students to engage in an Immersive Learning experience for over two years. They will be undertaking a combination of experiential learning and integrated curriculum approaches on the topic: A sense of place.

One of the key facets of this experience is the off-campus immersion experience taking place in Week 4 of Term 3 with students travelling to Canberra, and the Central West of NSW. We are thrilled to be gearing up for this experience and are looking forward to working with the girls across Term 3 on this program.

Thank you again for a wonderful term with Year 8 at MLC School. I hope you all have a relaxing break and that you can take some time and relax or holiday with your families.

– Bridget Kovats
Head of Year 8

Year 9

We made it!

Happy End of Term Everyone! It has been a great term, with so many returns of activities, events and traditions, it has been fantastic to see Year 9 getting involved and actively seeking out opportunities to participate and shine.

In preparation for Term 3 and, dare I say it, our final term of Year 9 and our last term in the winter tunic, I would like to encourage all families to head to the Uniform Shop to begin their orders for their Senior School uniform (skirt/pants and blouse) that the year group are able to wear at the beginning of Term 4. However, please remember that the year group will be returning in their winter uniform of the tunic or pants for the remainder of the upcoming Term 3.

There will be a continuation of charity events when we return, so please continue to look for giving opportunities.

Term 3 Sports and co-curriculars will begin in the first week back and the co-curricular photos will take place in the first week back, so please make sure your daughters know when and where they are supposed to be for those.

So many of us are travelling these holidays so I would like to wish you all the happiest of travels, enjoy the break, catching up with family and just being away. Be safe and see you in three weeks.

– Kylie Bickerstaff
Head of Year 9

Year 10

The last week of term always carries a different atmosphere to other weeks in the year. We’ve celebrated Round Square week, and that has meant a wide range of activities running during recess and lunch as well as in Luminary time. A team of Year 10 students ran Barazza groups on Thursday to explore what they think effective leadership is. Many thanks to the following students for stepping up and leading the discussions:

• Abbeythorpe – Sienna Marriott
• Booralee – Riley Chantler
• Churunga – Vishaalini Ravichandra
• Leawarra – Tiana Roins
• Lester – Jody Feng
• Moora Moora – Bariah Khaznadar
• Prescott – Esther Kim
• Sutton – Ruby Tan
• Wade – Sarah Furlan
• Whitley – Catherine Kong

The Year 6 mentoring program also took place this week with the girls enjoying some games out on the quad in the sun. It’s lovely watching these relationships develop. Holidays often prompt an increase in students colouring their hair, getting extra piercings and so on. The students all know the uniform rules ad nauseum, so can I ask for parental support in ensuring everything is as it should be on the first day of School. The uniform standards have dropped a little towards the end of term and I’d like to see Year 10 pulling up their socks, sometimes literally, when we hit Term 3.

All the students deserve a rest this holiday after a typically busy term. They will have a little work to do but hopefully get plenty time to switch off and disconnect. I hope that everyone who is travelling does so safely, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at School on Tuesday 19 July.

– Fiona Pow
Head of Year 10

Year 10 Drama Excursion

On Tuesday 21 June the Year 10 Drama cohort took an excursion to the Ensemble Theatre into a very unexpected narrative journey. Henrik Ibsen’s classic 1879 play A Doll’s House gets a make-over in Joanna Murray-Smith’s adaptation for the Ensemble Theatre. In this adaptation there are fewer characters, it’s set in modern times, and some of the plot details have been updated. Whether the play survives the transformation with its original vision intact is a moot point.

When Norwegian playwright, Ibsen first presented A Doll’s House to the conservative audiences of the late 19th century, it provoked an outrage. For the time, its themes of female rebelliousness and dishonest behaviour were downright scandalous. No one could imagine a wife leaving her husband, never mind her children. So much so that in Germany the ending was changed. Ironically, the slamming of the door as Nora left is said to have been the opening of women’s rights.  

Almost a century and a half later, those particular transgressions would barely raise an eyebrow. However, the play opened up hearty discourse with the girls because Ibsen’s play isn’t just about public morality, it’s about the complexity of relationships and the inherent flaws in human nature.

The girls will study the original play in Term 4 when they begin their IB Theatre and HSC Drama studies, it will be interesting to compare the longevity of ideas and the morality of human interactions.

– Kathryn Smith
Drama Teacher

Year 11

Round Square week, has been packed full of activities every day. The big events we have enjoyed have been the Prescott Puppy Pageant, Lester WaterAid Charity event, teacher student debates, dance instruction, various culture club activities and a thrift stall. Round Square week’s theme this year is ‘Take Less Be More’. It has been a culmination of various Houses, groups and clubs working across the school, with a significant amount of Year 11 students busy contributing.

Luminary time this week also involved a Round Square initiative with discussions around ethical leadership and democracy led by our Luminary Representatives. Also in Luminary this week we had a Big Sister Little Sister session and Year 11 led discussions for healthy holidays with Year 7 students.

On Wednesday there were a series of Consent Day workshops for each year group. The Year 11 and Year 12 session was held after lunch. It began with a keynote presentation from Elephant Education regarding the definitions and laws around consent. Following from this the students moved to their Luminary groups for breakout sessions led by student volunteers from Year 11 and Year 12. These volunteers had already had a Consent training session with staff from Elephant Education prior to Wednesday’s sessions.

I wish Year 11 and their families a restful and healthy break. There has been several illnesses this term and many students will need a good deal of rest to prepare themselves for their final assessments in Term 3. I look forward to seeing the cohort on our first day back on Tuesday 19 July 2022. 

Coming up:

First day of term Tuesday 19 July. 

Co-curricular photos Tuesday 19 July  and Thursday 21 July.

Paul Dillon Presentation Wednesday 20 July 11am – 12.30pm.

School Captain Interview Tuesday 19 July – Friday 29 July.

House Captain Interviews Monday 25 July – Friday 29 July.

If you have anything you would like to update me about or have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me by emailing arenwick@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au or calling 02 8741 3278.

– Angela Renwick
Head of Year 11

Year 12

The long anticipated winter break is finally here. This week has been very special with lots of activities and events organised by our Year 12 2022 student body. The Round Square team lead by Mounica Akula (12 Wade) and Grace Selim (House Captain Mooramoora) lead a great series of activities throughout the week and the Round Square flags flew in the Bird Bath Quad after two years of lockdowns and non events. Luminary groups held Barazza group discussions on issues of leadership, all amongst final assessments and exams at the end of term.

The Prescott Puppy pageant occurred without a hitch due to the hard work and dedication of Prescott house captains Zoe Churchill and Ruby Smith. Lester’s Water Aid initiative also coincided with the environmentalism theme of Round Square week. Thanks go to Zunairah Mahfuz and Zoe Johnson.

The Consent Day workshops happened on Tuesday afternoon for Year 12. Year 11 and Year 12 leaders created an innovative and educational program in conjunction with Elephant Ed. Our Year 12 leaders – Jade DiGirolamo, Julia Gough, Grace Selim, Natalie Cavallaro, Annading Chen, Coco Huang, Jasmine Balfour, Sarah Andrikis, Zoe Churchill, Tina Papamanuel, Haya Yahia, Gauri Sharma and Briana Tran lead workshops with specific discussion points and scenarios with their peers. Elephant Ed is an entirely youth-led organisation that consulted with our executive and Year 12 captains, especially Doris Yang (12 Prescott) to create a bespoke program for the needs of our student body. We had lots of positive feedback and hope that the issues raised become a source of discussion at home end educating Year 12 to make confident and affirmative decisions about their safety and wellbeing.

The Year 12 captains farewelled Neil Scotney (Head of Senior School) at the captains meeting on Tuesday. Anna and her team gave Neil a great gift – a framed photo of the group and a special mug dedicated to the newest MLC School ‘Old Boy’. Year 12 will miss Neil’s guidance and advice and always his willingness to step in and support any Year 12 in need. We thank him for all of his efforts and care and wish him all the best in his new role at Newington. Year 12 also say farewell to Chris Barnes as DHoSS Academic as he leaves for the US. Chris has often been the first port of call for Year 12 students in academic care issues and we wish him the best of luck.

While the break has opportunities for study and consolidation of learning, the break offers a chance to catch up, slow down and regroup. It has been an incredibly busy term with lots of events and illness. Planning some socialising, work and time with family and friends is an important part of the process of recovery and provides balance. Holiday workshops will be happening and your daughter will have details of these events from their teachers. On behalf of myself and the Year 12 luminary and mentor team, travel safely and take care.

– Sharon Connolly
Head of Year 12

Year 12 IB Geography Takes Edible Field Trip

Our Year 12 Geography IB class had a field trip to Little Chinatown, Burwood, on Thursday, 9 June. We were looking for real world examples of cultural dispersion, integration and hybridity – all topics we study in the IB course. Our practical challenge was to have an adventure through the various Asian cuisines on a combined $35 budget, as per this 8-stop challenge:

https://www.youtube.com

At one of our stops we tried fried dough. We had high hopes that it would be cookie dough but rather it was bread dough. A little plain, but fine for an early stop.

BEST CHEAP EATS IN BURWOOD SYDNEY | $35 CHALLENGE, EIGHT SHOPS! Food Vlog Tour Review Chinatown East You guys asked, and we came through! We went on a tour of the BEST CHEAP EATS in Burwood!!! Thank you so so so much for watching! Please show some love by hitting the like button, commenting what your favourite food in the video was, and hitting that SUBSCRIBE button! Your support means the world to me! 😊 HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR 2022 … www.youtube.com

Another of our stops was a dumpling stall where we found xiaolongbaos – our teacher’s mind was blown that soup can sit inside dumplings.

At one of our later stops we chose ingredients to go on a range of skewers. Capsicum and lamb were popular, but quail eggs were 99c for two, so – together with our teacher – one of us gave them a go. Both the teacher and student thought they were a little bit peculiar, but at least they weren’t expensive!

Overall, we had a great experience and we’ve lived cultural hybridity at its finest. We encourage everyone to go and visit Little Chinatown in Burwood as we had a great experience.

– Lia Al-Soufi , Renae Varvaris and Victoria Pachos
Year 12 Students

Please click on gallery below for full sized photos.

Careers – Studying Abroad

Every year we have a number of students who are interested in the option of studying abroad. Most students are considering either the US or UK, sometimes Canada or South East Asia.

While this is an option for most students, it is important to consider the vast number of different types of universities and colleges.

In the US there are over 4000 to choose from so it is important to start your research early to determine which College is the best fit for you. The US admissions process is very dependent not only on your academic results, but also on your involvement in an extensive range of co-curricular. You generally study a four year Liberal Arts degree choosing a major in your third year. In the UK your academic performance is very important but you also need to have a proven understanding of the subject you are applying for. You may also be required to sit entrance exams and attend an interview.

There are very few scholarships available for International students however if you are playing a sport at an elite level, you can apply for a sporting scholarship in the US. Over the last few years we have had students receive offers for a variety of sports including golf, tennis, basketball, soccer and snow sports.

Every year the Careers Department holds a Study Abroad Evening in Term 3 where we give a general overview of the process and preparation required. We also take this opportunity to hear from former students who are currently studying overseas. We will be sending further information about the event early next term.

Jasmin Ferraby (class of 2021) is one such student who popped into visit us this week before leaving for England in a couple of weeks. I took the opportunity to do a Q & A with her. She received an offer to study Law at the prestigious University of Oxford, which is an outstanding accomplishment.

Q: Jasmin, what inspired you to apply for Oxford?

A: It wasn’t actually a life-long dream, however I think I realised that I’ve had a very privileged education having gone to International Schools in Bangkok and Singapore before coming to MLC School in year 7. I wanted to study in the UK as I have family there so I thought I would apply for Oxford, but also applied for other great institutions including Imperial College, Edinburgh, Leeds, Bristol and Durham Universities.

Q: What is the process like?

A: It’s very labour intensive and you need to give yourself plenty of time to research everything. The big difference is that you need to be very sure about what you want to study and why.  Not only do you need to apply through UCAS but you need to write a Personal Statement and sit a subject specific entrance exam for Oxford. I sat the LNAT for law and was lucky enough to then be selected for an Interview.

Q: How was the Interview and how did you prepare?

A: It was like nothing else! It was intense and such a test of your capacity to reason out loud. Every response was met with another question so you really had to think on your feet and be good at bouncing back and honing in on every little detail. The interviews vary according to the subject but you have to really know a great deal about your subject area. You also need to work with your recommender because they often pick up on comments that they have made. You need to be very well read and it is good to get some practice. I also did a mock interview to help me to think more laterally about problems.

Q: How does the admissions process differ to what we do in Australia?

A: You apply to a Residential College within the University of Oxford and the tutors from the faculty and the college you apply to, conduct the interview. They review all the applicants and would typically interview anywhere up to 10 applicants.  It is very selective!

In an average year only around 20 students from Australia would be selected to study at Oxford across all the Colleges and Faculties.

Q: What are you most looking forward to?

A: I’m really excited about the tutorial system of teaching which allows for intense discussions within very small groups. I’m also excited to have access to outstanding academics who will be my tutors. The other thing I am looking forward to is living in College. Everyone lives in College at least in first year, so you have an opportunity to meet people from all over the world and dress up in academic gear at least once a week for formal dinner!

– Loretta Toole
Careers and Academic Advisor

Careers Update on Applications, Early Entry, Scholarships and More

These holidays are the perfect time to organise your applications that are separate to your UAC 5 preference submissions. Remember, you don’t need to submit your five preferences to UAC until Friday 30 September 2022. There are many opportunities you can access right now, particularly Early Entry schemes. Various schemes could mean you receive offers between August – November!

If you’re unsure on how to apply to UAC, follow this link
https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/how-to-apply-for-uni

Year 12 application checklist, including how to get your USI
https://www.uac.edu.au/assets/documents/schools/year-12-checklist.pdf

Applying to NSW and ACT Universities
https://www.uac.edu.au/assets/documents/interstate/applying-to-nsw-and-act-unis.pdf

EARLY ENTRY SCHEMES

Institutions can make early offers of undergraduate admission to Year 12 students using criteria other than (or in addition to) the ATAR. Here is the comprehensive list for NSW opportunities.
https://www.uac.edu.au/assets/documents/ug-fact-sheets/ug-fact-sheet-early-offer-schemes.pdf

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY EARLY LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS – Tips for your applications!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njlPkPvBcFc

EDUCATIONAL ACCESS SCHEME

For students who have experienced disadvantage for at least 6 months during Year 11 and/or  Year 12. There are various documents you need to organise, so familiarise yourself early and give yourself time.
Link to guide: https://www.uac.edu.au/assets/documents/eas/eas-application-guide.pdf

SCHOLARSHIPS

Every University offers scholarships – industry, academic, leadership, equity, commitment/work experience to an interest area etc. Most institutions have a scholarship search engine on their websites, so do some research and have a go!

Some highlights:

If you anticipate at ATAR between 95 – 99.85 you could be eligible for Sydney Scholars at University of Sydney
https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/e/sydney-scholars-awards.html

UNSW and UTS offer Industry bases Co-op Scholarships in Business, Technology, Engineering & Science. These lucrative programs provide students with financial support ($19.600 pa), internships with sponsor companies, networking and mentoring.

https://www.co-op.unsw.edu.au/

https://www.uts.edu.au/about/uts-business-school/what-we-do/how-we-connect-industry/internships-co-op-scholarship

https://www.uts.edu.au/scholarship/women-engineering-and-it-cooperative-scholarship

Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship at WSU ($10k pa, up to 5 years duration)

-ATAR over 90

-Demonstrated leadership and community involvement
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/1219396/Scholarships-2020-v010_web.pdf

If your application requires a school reference, please complete the Reference Request Form and send to jcilia1@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au

If you have any questions please contact the Careers Department  Jo Cilia or Loretta Toole

Jo Cilia, Head of Careers and Academic Advising, or Loretta Toole, Careers and Academic Advisor.
MLC School Careers Department

End of Term Medallions

At the end of each season, coaches award an MVP and Most Improved medal to players in their team.

The MVP medallion is awarded to those students that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to training and games, have displayed good sportsmanship on and off the court/field and have demonstrated a high level of skill acquisition.

The Most Improved medallion is awarded to players who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to training and games, have displayed good sportsmanship on and off the court/field and have demonstrated a positive attitude towards improving their skills and developing their game.
Congratulations to the following students who received these awards for Term 2.

– Lisa Filby
Director of Sport

Fencing News

Congratulations to Elena Sun (Year 8) on her recent success at the Australian Intermediate School Championships in Canberra on the weekend.

Elena won the gold medal in the Girl’s Epee. Elena has also been selected for the NSW A Teams who will be competing in the Australian Youth (U15) Championships in Sydney from Sunday 3 to Tuesday 5 July 2022. Well done Elena!

– Lisa Filby
Director of Sport

Athletics News

Congratulations to the following Junior School students for their wonderful performances at the athletics carnival. Their performances and places earned them points towards the age championships.

Congratulations to Mooramoora who were the champion House on the day!

– Lisa Filby
Director of Sport

House Soccer Challenge

Congratulations to Leawarra on winning the Term 2 House Soccer Challenge 4-0. They showed great skill and determination to come away with the win over an equally determined Churunga.

We look forward to next the Term 3 House Rowing Challenge!

– Lisa Filby
Director of Sport

Old Girl Selected for Australian Team

Congratulations to old girl Breanna Scott (2019) on her selection in the Australian Women’s Gymnastics Team which will be competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

MLC School is so proud of Breanna and this amazing achievement. We wish her all the best and will be cheering her on!

– Lisa Filby
Director of Sport

Netball News

Unlike our other sports, netball will continue through the holidays with games scheduled for Saturday 25 June and Saturday 16 July.

We are just over the halfway mark for the 2022 season. Good luck to all our teams for the rest of the season. We look forward to cheering on those teams that will be competing in the finals. Our current standings are as follows:  

Good luck to our students who will be competing at the Junior State Titles on 2-4 July.

• Anisha Sivagurunathan (Year 8) – representing Eastwood-Ryde Netball Association
• Michaela Green (Year 9) – Representing Campbelltown Netball Association

– Lisa Filby
Director of Sport

Holiday Tennis Camp

The 2022 Tennis Holiday Camp will be held the first week of the July holidays at the end of Term 2, from Monday 27 June to Thursday 30 June 2022.

This holiday camp is for Pre-K to Year 12 girls who are keen to focus on their Tennis skills while participating in a fun holiday environment. The camp aims to develop players’ match play and individual skills.

External students/siblings are permitted to attend.

The camp runs from 9am to 1pm, for the four days. Participants have the option to attend for one, two, three or four days.

To register for the camp, please visit the MLC School Payments Site.

– Lisa Filby
Director of Sport

Weekend Fixtures and Upcoming Dates

Weekend Fixtures

Saturday 25 June 2022

Upcoming Dates

– Lisa Filby
Director of Sport

Important Sports Procedures – Absences and Wet Weather

Do not miss any important sports information! Please make sure you check Canvas messages, emails, Facebook AND the Sports Update in the newsletter. The Sports Update always contains fixtures and registration information so you should never miss a registration.

Absences from Sport

What to Do When You Are Not Able to Make Training or a Game

On the rare occasions that it may be necessary for a player to miss training or a competition, please follow these instructions.

• If the inability to attend is known in advance – a written explanation (email) from the player’s parent/carer is to be given to the coach and Sports department in advance. This notice should be given as early as possible.
• If the player is absent from school on the day of training or on competition day – the player’s parent/carer is asked to advise the coach and Sports department of their daughter’s absence from training or the game.
• Do not ask your friends or teammates to give your coach the message.
• Do give as much notice as possible.
• If there is a clash with another sport or school event, please speak with the Sports department to determine which game/event you should attend.

 Please note: Continued failure to attend training or competitions without a timely written explanation is unacceptable and may jeopardise the player’s continued involvement in sport.

A member of the Sports department will contact parents/carers of students whose non-attendance at training or games is not notified in the correct manner.

Pockets are only awarded to students who have attended at least 80% of training and games.

Wet Weather

What do I do if it is wet weather?
While on most occasions we would not cancel training for wet weather, cancellations may occur if rain is too heavy to train in or weather conditions deem it unsafe. Additionally, due to safe distancing measures and government guidelines, we may be required to cancel training when we cannot accommodate students safely in an indoor space.

• Morning Training – The decision to cancel any morning training sessions will be made by 8pm the night before training.
• After School Training – The decision to cancel any after school training sessions will be made by 1pm on the day of training.

Wet weather cancellations will be posted on the MLC School Sport Facebook Page, followed by an email. No Facebook post or email means that activities will still go ahead.

Saturday Sport
If you are playing an IPSHA Sport, please visit the IPSHA Wet Weather site here. Once on the site, select your venue and there will be a notification if your venue is closed. IPSHA normally make a decision by 7am.

If you are playing an IGSA Sport, visit https://igsasport.spawtz.com/Leagues/VenueStatus. The IGSA website will let you know if your venue is closed or open.

When possible, we will also post the cancellations on our Sport Facebook page.

On all occasions, it is the individuals’ responsibility to check the wet weather information. The Sports department, coaches and managers are not always in a position to relay any game cancellations.

Follow MLC School Sport on Facebook

MLC School Sport has its own Facebook page. Please follow us for all sports updates and important information.

– Lisa Filby
Director of Sport

Musica Viva Strike a Chord 2022

‘Strike A Chord’ is a National Chamber Competition run by Musica Viva for Secondary School Students. As many of you are aware MLC School had enjoyed numerous collaborations with Musica Viva which is the flagship organisation in Australia that promotes and operates concerts devoted to chamber music.  This year, MLC School had five entries in the competition. I wish to thank Laura McDonald, James Larsen, Tristan Coelho and Trevor Mee for their support of these students during the preparation of these ensembles. Many congratulations to all the students who performed and recorded repertoire for the competition. The first-round results of the competition have been finalised and our MLC School ensembles have been successful in achieving the following results as listed below.

• 40 Fingers Piano Quartet: Wisteria Hu (Year 12), Isabelle Lin (Year 10), Christine Jin (Year 9), Sarinna Cai (Year 9)
  Strike A Chord Yamaha Keyboard Prize $200

•  Three Bows Trio: Justine Zhang (Year 9), Abigail Bush (Year 9), Joyce Zhang (Year 8).
  Achievement Award

• MLC 8 Hands Ensemble: Amy Lee (Year 9), Tiffany Chung (Year 9), Rose Lin (Year 7), Charlotte Djamhur (Year 7).
  Achievement Award

• Telemann Tigers: Nicole Wang (Year 11), Fiona Feng (Year 10), Claire Pepperell (Year 11), Hannah Kang (Year 11).
  Achievement Award

• Violin Queentet: Samantha Chan (Year 12), Jessie Tang (Year 12), Sophie Wilson (Year 12), Sarah Pearson (Year 12), Laryssa Latt (Year 12).
  Achievement Award

You can enjoy their performances on the links below:

40 Fingers Piano Quartet
Academic Festival Overture by Brahms

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X_7g2IWO4dvtd2lnGht1LFJFrQLuQG7_/view?usp=sharing

MLC 8 Hands Ensemble
Danse Macabre by Saint-Saens

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ta-52MgI6PxntliXHueVYZLHf_0N1_nt/view?ts=62b3a846

Three Bows Trio:
Serenade, Movt 1 by Beethoven

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z16JDWo_kFTD2ygG4YmW58b6A22y-WE5/view?usp=sharing

Telemann Tigers
Trio Sonata by Telemann

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rh9zfUD0k6iEA5YU9GEp8nGrTReFoNGZ/view?usp=sharing

Violin Queentet
Streetscapes by Tristan Coelho

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bxkKTVUQHAhAaWJOQHBGt5HYzFE-lkbY/view?usp=sharing

– Dr Joanna Drimatis
Teacher, Head of Strings

Music 2 HSC Class Performs at St Paul’s Burwood

The Music 2 HSC Class along with select ensemble students performed before a grateful audience at St Paul’s Church, Burwood on Tuesday 21 June.

Congratulations to Coco Huang (Year 12), Sarah Pearson (Year 12), Jacqueline Flett (Year 12), Jade Di Girolamo (Year 12), Ruby Scott-Wishart (Year 12), Wisteria Hu (Year 12), Juah Hyun (Year 8), Daisy Li (Year 10) and Tasha Wong (Year 9).

Here is a message of congratulations from the Recital Convenor.

“Lockdowns disrupted the lives of everyone, including cancellations of our Recitals. After a two year wait, it was a great pleasure to welcome back the musicians from MLC School, Burwood. It is wonderful to have the support of their Principal, Lisa Moloney, in giving us the benefit of hearing their wonderful talent.

A wonderful sound filled the Church; the girls were very keen to share how much they loved playing in our Church. We very much enjoyed the music they presented.

– Sheryl Southwood OAM
Recital Covenor”

Speech & Drama Studio Programs Enrolling now for Term 3 and Term 4

If you would like to join Speech and Drama it is not too late! Hurry, we’re enrolling now for Term 3 and Term 4!

The Speech and Drama Studio are now taking enrolments for all of our programs for Term 3 and Term 4. If you would like to enrol your daughter into Speech and Drama please contact Studio Director Monica Brian by emailing mbrian@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au. Click here for the enrolment form.

Lessons commence in Week 2 of Term 3. 

Your daughter’s $100 Creative Kids voucher can be used towards speech and drama fees.

The Speech and Drama Studio Class Schedule 2022

For course descriptions and details visit the MLC School Co-Curricular Microsite. 

Our programs:

Speech and Drama Pre-K to Year 2 groups enrol through the MLC School Payments site. 

• Pre-K – Monday, 2.45pm–3.15pm  
• Kindergarten – Thursday, 3.15pm–4pm 
• Year 1 – Wednesday, 3.15pm–4pm  
• Year 2 – Monday, 3.15pm–4pm

Contact Studio Director Monica Brian for enrolment and enquiries for the following programs:

• Speech and Drama Pre-K to Year 2 private/duo/trio classes
• Speech and Drama Year 3 to Year 12 group/private/duo/trio classes
  • Year 3 – Tuesday, 3.50pm–4.30pm                     
  • Year 4 – Tuesday, 3.50pm–4.20pm                     
  • Year 5 – Tuesday, 4.20pm–4.50pm                     
  • Year 6 – Tuesday, 4.20pm–4.50pm                     
• Year 7 to Year 12 group classes – Various after school times. Contact Monica Brian for class schedule
  • Musical Theatre (Year 3 to Year 6) – Friday, 3.30pm–4.30pm
  • Musical Theatre private tuition available all students in Year 3 to Year 12
  • Script Writer’s Club (Year 3 to Year 5) – Tuesday lunchtime
  • Writer’s Club and private lessons Year 6 to Year 8 and Year 9 to Year 12 by appointment.
  • Acting for Camera (Year 7 to Year 12) – Friday, 3.30pm–5pm
  • Acting for Camera (Year 6 to Year 8) lunchtime groups
  • Acting for Camera private tuition available all students in Year 4 to Year 12
  • Theatresports Club (Year 7 to Year 12) – Tuesday 3.30pm–5pm
  • Holiday Productions – Cast: Pre-K to Year 6 ; Crew: Year 7 to Year 12
  • Online holiday programs – all age groups

– Monica Brian
Speech & Drama Studio Director

Speech and Drama Studio July Holiday Production – Peter Pan

We are excited to announce the Speech and Drama Studio July Holiday Production PETER PAN is enrolling now.  

July Holiday Production 

PETER PAN based on Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie and adapted by Kathryn Shultz Miller
Dates: Monday 11 July to Friday 15 July 2022
Time: 9am–3pm
Venue: Daphne Line Hall, MLC Junior School
Cost: Cast – Kindergarten to Year 6 $480 ; Crew – Year 7 to Year 12 $290

Students gain confidence and have lots of fun as they are taken through a rehearsal process including acting, singing, movement and dance to produce a production in five days. Students experience what it is like to be a part of a production team whether it be on or off the stage from start to finish. At the end of the four days students perform the production to family and friends.

An enormous increase in confidence and performance skills can be seen throughout the week. The productions provide a wonderful opportunity for students to form friendships with students in different year levels and allow every student to feel like a star.

Siblings, cousins and friends are also welcome.

For enquiries and enrolment contact me by emailing mbrian@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au or call 0412 728 831.

The Speech and Drama Studio is a registered Provider of the NSW Government Creative Kids Program. Your daughter’s $100 Creative Kids Voucher can be used towards the fee.

Enrolment Form

– Monica Brian
Speech and Drama Studio Director