{"id":46066,"date":"2026-06-19T14:28:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T04:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=46066"},"modified":"2026-06-19T14:28:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T04:28:40","slug":"from-the-head-of-junior-school-262","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/from-the-head-of-junior-school-262\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Head of Junior School"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/from-the-head-of-junior-school-250\/mlc-exec-115-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-44484\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-44484\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/MLC-Exec-115-1-e1773978844974-381x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/MLC-Exec-115-1-e1773978844974-381x640.jpg 381w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/MLC-Exec-115-1-e1773978844974-610x1024.jpg 610w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/MLC-Exec-115-1-e1773978844974-768x1290.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/MLC-Exec-115-1-e1773978844974-89x150.jpg 89w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/MLC-Exec-115-1-e1773978844974.jpg 776w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Junior School Athletics Carnival\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">We had perfect weather and a wonderful day for our Kindergarten to Year 5 Athletics Carnival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">It was a delight to see parents dressed in House colours and caps, getting into the spirit of the day. We announced the age champions and overall winner at Assembly, with Mooramoora House winning for the second year in a row! Congratulations to everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Click on gallery to view full images<\/em><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-46066 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/JS-Carnival-2026.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/JS-Carnival-2026-640x360.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\/2026\/06\/MLCJSAthleticsCarnival-203.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/MLCJSAthleticsCarnival-203-640x427.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\/2026\/06\/MLCJSAthleticsCarnival-138.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/MLCJSAthleticsCarnival-138-640x427.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\/2026\/06\/MLCJSAthleticsCarnival-105.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/MLCJSAthleticsCarnival-105-640x427.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<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><b>Pre-Kindergarten take over the Junior School campus<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">While Kindergarten to Year 5 were out on the athletics track, Pre-K took over the Junior School campus. Just like <em>Goldilocks and the Three Bears<\/em>, I am wondering who has been sitting in my chair! Read more about their journey through campus in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&amp;p=46017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this article.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><b>Illuminate <\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">It was wonderful to showcase our girls\u2019 creative talents during this week\u2019s Illuminate Festival, a joint initiative between our Junior School Art and STEM Departments and the Senior School. This is our own artistic and creative version of Sydney\u2019s Vivid! The artistic achievements of our students never cease to amaze me, and this year\u2019s festival did not disappoint. Congratulations to all students involved, and thank you to our hardworking Art and STEM Departments.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><b>Pre-Kindergarten to Year 5 Dress Up Day<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">On Thursday, Pre-K to Year\u00a05 came to School dressed as who they wish to be when\u00a0they grow up \u2014 and the teachers joined in too! This day supported Prescott\u2019s\u00a0service learning\u00a0initiative, raising money\u00a0for Dress for Success, a charity that helps women feel empowered, confident and ready for work. They provide professional clothing and support to women entering or returning to the workforce\u00a0at no cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><em>Click on gallery to view full images<\/em><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-46066 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/IMG_9559.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/IMG_9559-640x427.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\/2026\/06\/IMG_9563.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/IMG_9563-640x427.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\/2026\/06\/IMG_9615.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/IMG_9615-640x427.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\/2026\/06\/JS-Carnival-2026.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/JS-Carnival-2026-640x360.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<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><b>Colour Run<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">A reminder that Junior School\u00a0Mooramoora\u00a0House will raise money for the 2026 SONY Foundation Camp by holding a fundraiser for the MLC School Colour Run on <strong>Friday 26 June 2026.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">Three different packs are available for pre-order and will be distributed to students before the Colour Run for them to enjoy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Pre-orders are only open to students from Pre-K to Year 5. Year 6 students are\u00a0permitted\u00a0to\u00a0purchase\u00a0items at the event. Packs are pre-order only, and orders close <b>TODAY, Friday 19 June.<\/b>\u00a0Items will be delivered to your daughter on the day of the Colour Run.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" title=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpayments.mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au%2Fproduct%2Fcolour-run-fun-packs-pre-k-to-year-5-2026%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceditor%40mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au%7C69f0433523ef493c8b2108deccf5c2bb%7C297d50d8e5fd4f0b837b06f6611d7cf1%7C0%7C0%7C639173553068528519%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Rye8na8e%2Be6nZ%2BPR41xOvm74y4MdSc8fxkLXbcEGv8g%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpayments.mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au%2Fproduct%2Fcolour-run-fun-packs-pre-k-to-year-5-2026%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceditor%40mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au%7C69f0433523ef493c8b2108deccf5c2bb%7C297d50d8e5fd4f0b837b06f6611d7cf1%7C0%7C0%7C639173553068528519%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Rye8na8e%2Be6nZ%2BPR41xOvm74y4MdSc8fxkLXbcEGv8g%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Order Colour Run Fun Packs here<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">If your daughter has not signed up\u00a0for next week\u2019s event, please follow these steps:\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">1. Go to schoolfunrun.com.au\u00a0<br \/>\n2. Click on the Student SIGN UP button to create your fundraising page\u00a0<br \/>\n3. Share your unique link with friends and family so they can donate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"mailto:dsandral@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\">&#8211; Daniel Sandral<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em>Head of Junior School<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Junior School Athletics Carnival\u00a0 We had perfect weather and a wonderful day for our Kindergarten to Year 5 Athletics Carnival. It was a delight to see parents dressed in House colours and caps, getting into the spirit of the day. 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