{"id":43764,"date":"2026-02-06T12:49:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T01:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&p=43764"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:49:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T01:49:48","slug":"from-the-head-of-senior-school-175","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/from-the-head-of-senior-school-175\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Head of Senior School"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Term 1 is well and truly underway! Routines are in place and the students have been enthusiastic in their learning this week.<\/p>\n

I am so pleased to see how positively everyone has embraced our phone policy this term. This morning, I thought I saw some girls with their phones out in the playground before school and as I sidled over to say hello, I realised they were calculators and they were studying together! We had a laugh and it made my morning.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, please remember that every student needs to have their MLC School hat, whether it\u2019s a bucket hat or a cap, for our next whole school gathering. On Thursday 26 February<\/strong>, we will all be out on the Sports Field for the MLC School Cadets Establishment Parade. It is very exciting to be part of one of the very first all-female cadet units in Australia; a milestone worth celebrating together. The parade will be in the morning starting at 8.30am to avoid the hottest part of the day and every student must have a hat. Please also encourage your daughter to wear sunscreen each morning. They have been using our sunscreen dispensers at school which is fantastic.<\/p>\n

House meetings today brought such a positive energy to campus. We are looking forward to House Trivia and House Chapels this term, and I know everyone is already getting excited for our Swimming Carnival, which is coming up in the second week of Term 2.<\/p>\n

This week, we welcomed Year 10 and Year 11 families for their Parent Information night. It was a great opportunity to meet Luminaries, hear about the year ahead and make connections with other parents. Year 8 and Year 9 parents, your evening is coming up on Monday, and Year 12 families, your turn is coming later this term at the Parent Teacher interview night.<\/p>\n

Tonight is our Parent Welcome Evening, and I am excited to see so many new and familiar faces. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, build relationships, and celebrate all that makes our school community unique.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s to a great week ahead.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Study Hub Next Week for Year 11 and 12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Monday<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Languages<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Natasha Collins<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Tuesday<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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History\/RE<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Katie Clarke<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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PDHPE<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Michaela Bourbous<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Wednesday<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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VA, TAS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jake Morrissey<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Languages<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Marianna Carlino<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Thursday<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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English<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bridget Kovats<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Science<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Hallie Kim<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u2013 Joanna Graffen<\/strong><\/em><\/a>
\nHead of Senior School<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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