{"id":43412,"date":"2025-11-28T12:43:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T01:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=43412"},"modified":"2025-11-28T12:43:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T01:43:41","slug":"from-the-head-of-junior-school-242","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/from-the-head-of-junior-school-242\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Head of Junior School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-35865 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Exec_Thumbnail_DanielSandral25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Exec_Thumbnail_DanielSandral25.jpg 230w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/02\/Exec_Thumbnail_DanielSandral25-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">It has been a wonderful week of celebrations across the Junior School as we conclude a successful year and give thanks to those who have contributed to that success. This week, Year 4 hosted their Celebration of Learning. Thank you to all the parents who took time out of their work schedules to engage in many learning activities with the Year 4 girls. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">Year 5 Assembly\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">At our assembly this week, the Kindergarten to Year 4 girls expressed their gratitude to Year 5 for their leadership of the Junior School campus this year. Each girl received a flower as a token of thanks, with parents and other family members proudly in attendance. Our Principal, <strong>Lisa Moloney,<\/strong> addressed the girls, speaking about the opportunities that lie ahead in the coming years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Next year, our current Year 5 students will complete their final year of Junior School in the Year 6 Centre. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/mlcschool.createsend1.com\/t\/t-e-gdyduut-l-t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Year 6 program<\/a> is unique, designed to prepare our students for great success as they enter Senior School in Year 7. It was my pleasure to show many of our current Year 5 parents around the Year 6 Centre prior to the assembly. I am immensely proud of our Year 6 program and the success it brings to our students.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Year 5 Canberra Immersion <\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding to our school in the amount of $30 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-43412 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/IMG_2971.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/IMG_2971-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/IMG_2954.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/IMG_2954-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/IMG_2975.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/IMG_2975-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">Farewell to Staff\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">This week, many of our students had a formal opportunity to thank members of staff who will be leaving our MLC School community at the end of this year. We farewell <strong>Maria-Louise Charmi<\/strong> and <strong>Justine Shields.<\/strong> Our deepest thanks to these dedicated teachers, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavours. We also thank <strong>Angela Amoruso,<\/strong> who has been working at Junior School Reception, whilst <strong>Fran O\u2019Brien<\/strong> has been assisting the Deputy Principal\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">Year 6 Musical\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Our annual Year 6 Musical is taking place this evening and Saturday afternoon in Potts Hall. The girls are performing <em>\u2018We Will Rock You!\u2019<\/em>. Most of the Junior School watched today\u2019s dress rehearsal. It is going to be a great night of entertainment. Rock on, Year 6!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">Junior School Reports \u2013 Monday 1 December\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Reports will be released to parents on <strong>Monday 1 December 2025.<\/strong> A notification will be sent via the MLC School app when they are ready for viewing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">Pre-Kindergarten Rainbow Chapel and Celebration \u2013 Tuesday 2 December\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Our youngest learners will be hosting a Chapel service and Christmas celebration next week on <strong>Tuesday 2 December 2025.<\/strong> We hope Santa accepts their invitation to attend!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">Picnic Day \u2013 Year 3 to Year 6 Wednesday 3 December\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">As part of our end-of-year celebrations, it has been a tradition for our Year 3 to Year 5 students to partake in a fun\u2013filled picnic day on the last day of school. Year 6 will be participating in the Senior School House Dance Challenge as their activity before they enter Senior School next year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Picnic Day is filled with exciting activities. For Year 5, Picnic Day also includes a Year 5 luncheon. It is a time to acknowledge the Year 5 girls\u2019 leadership throughout the year, reflecting upon their time at the Junior School campus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">Speech Day \u2013 Year 3 to Year 6 Thursday 4 December\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">On <strong>Thursday 4 December 2025,<\/strong> we will be celebrating the Junior School Speech Day with all Year 3 to Year 6 students in attendance. Please ensure your daughter is in her full school uniform (excluding hat), wearing school-permitted earrings with polished shoes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Awards will be presented, and the 2025 School Captains will be announced. It is important to acknowledge effort, excellence, and personal qualities. However, awards are offered to the minority, even if the majority are deserving of such. Our ability to take pleasure in someone else\u2019s achievement without resentment is a sign of a generous and secure person. We need to work together to validate all the wonderful aspects of each girl. The glittering prize may not be hers next week \u2013 perhaps another time, or in a different form at another stage in life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">Season\u2019s Greetings\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Thank you, parents, for all your support in so many ways throughout the year. To my colleagues, my appreciation for your commitment and all that you have done to support the students in our care. Finally, to each girl from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6, thank you for embracing our School Values of Courage, Compassion, Respect, and Growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">May the festive season\u2019s spirit of goodwill and peace be with you all.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\"><a href=\"mailto:jsreception@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\"><em><strong>\u2013 Daniel Sandral<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nHead of Junior School<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It has been a wonderful week of celebrations across the Junior School as we conclude a successful year and give thanks to those who have contributed to that success. This week, Year 4 hosted their Celebration of Learning. 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