K-12
From the Principal
Our 2009 Scholar in Residence
, Sheree Marris, has captivated students and staff with her stories about the secret lives of some of the most fascinating and ‘tricky’ characters inhabiting our oceans. Sheree has shared her passion for environmental sustainability and her commitment to inspiring young people to make a difference in this domain. She also shared insights into her own career pathway and reflected on the triggers that set her on a journey to help others to know, appreciate and sustain what lies beneath the waves.
We will follow with interest, the projects Sheree has helped the girls generate this week, including the ‘Waterfront Engagement’ projects under construction by Year 9 Environmental Studies students.
We thank Bruce Wilkins for his outstanding organisation of the 2009 Scholar Program and the MLC Parents’ Association for its generous sponsorship for the Program.
Outstanding Music results
Over recent weekends, our Music students and teachers have represented MLC with distinction at the WA Schools’ Orchestra and Band Festivals. The outstanding results are outlined in the Music News piece following. More than 150 MLC students represented the College, accompanied by five Music staff
Additionally, Per Ardua Association Musicale was a wonderful program of performances by the Combined Barclay Choir, Philharmonic Orchestra, Jazz band, Chorale, Barbershop and Senior Symphony Orchestra.
Congratulations to all students and staff involved.
Head of the River success
The final regatta of the rowing season was a thrilling finale for the College, with MLC’s first eight bringing home the Head of the River title. With a relatively small number of rowers, MLC’s overall results for both that regatta and the season were most impressive and augur well for the future of MLC Rowing! Our thanks go to Sally Newmarch, John Callie, Amanda Robertson and all staff who supported MLC Rowing throughout the season. Congratulations also to the girls who represented the College so well throughout the season and continued to strive for their very best until their final races.
Once again, the Rowing Support Group set no limits on the extent to which its members were prepared to go to bring out the best in our rowers and we acknowledge the central role they play in supporting the achievements of our crews.
At mid-term break we farewell Samantha England (Science Department) and Jo Halliday (Junior School) as they begin maternity leave.
Yvonne Palmer, Acting Principal
Rowers victorious
After two articles in The West Australian and one in The Sunday Times, I am sure you are aware of the outstanding success the MLC Rowing Club had on Saturday at the purpose-built rowing centre, Champion Lakes.
MLC finished second overall, and made a statement in the blue ribbon event, the Head of the River, winning the first eight by 14 seconds and establishing themselves as the fastest schoolgirl crew in Western Australia.
Our Year 9 and 10 crews won seven pennants between them, and six of these crews remained undefeated throughout the 2009 season.
On behalf of the College, I would like to congratulate the MLC rowers of 2009 on their achievements. I would also like to thank the coaching team led by Head Coach John Callie, and the Rowing Support Group for making the season so successful.
Sally Newmarch, Coordinator of Sport/Rowing
Music News
Music Examination Results
Congratulations to the following ensembles on their results in the ABODA String Festival at Perth Modern School:
• Barclay String Orchestra, Excellent (Primary B Division)
Conductors: Chris Reitzenstein and Edel Taylor
• Philharmonic Orchestra, Excellent (Secondary Full Orchestra B Division)
Conductors: Andrea Carter and Lexi Doheny
• Senior Symphony Orchestra, Excellent (Secondary Full Orchestra Premier Division)
Conductor: Bobby Gallo
Congratulations to the following ensembles on their results in the ABODA Band Festival at Perth Modern School
• Concert Band, Merit (C Division)
Conductor: Catherine McRae
Congratulations to the following students on their Australian Music Examinations Board examination results:
Daisy Acworth (Year 8), Grade 1 Flute, Credit
Frances Clarke (Year 6), Grade 4 Violin, Credit
Stephanie Jones (Year 11), Grade 4 Theory of Music, Honours
Diane Keong (Year 5), Grade 2 Piano, High Distinction
Diane Keong (Year 5), Grade 2 Violin, Credit
Emma Love (Year 9), Grade 3 Flute, Satisfactory
Gabrielle O’Brien (Year 4), Preliminary Piano for Leisure, Credit
Congratulations s to Dianne Keong, Year 5, on her performance in the Fremantle Eisteddfod and the West Australian Pianists Competition earlier this year.
String Recital
At the end of Term 3, string students will have the opportunity to perform in one of two recitals to be held in the Stephen Lee Auditorium in the Middle School. The recitals will take place on Tuesday 15 September and Wednesday 16 September, and will commence at 7pm. Parents will be able to select the night they would like their daughter to perform, and students learning at the College will shortly receive a note informing them of the details. If your daughter is learning privately, and you would like her to perform in the recital, you are asked to contact Mrs May in the Music Department on 9383 0222 or email smay@mlc.we.edu.au by Friday 4 September.
Concerto Night
The combined MLC/CCGS Concerto Night will be held on Friday 11 September in Hadley Hall, commencing at 7pm. Senior musicians from both schools will be performing concerto repertoire from Baroque through to Modern. This concert is one of the highlights of the College music calendar.
To purchase tickets please complete the attached Concerto Night form and return to Mrs May in the Music department. Tickets are priced at $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for concession card holders. School students are admitted free of charge. The price includes a glass of champagne or orange juice which will be served in the foyer of Hadley Hall from 6.15pm.
Bobby Gallo, Director of Music
Theatre Arts news
College production
What a fantastic show! Bravo to all the incredible Junior, Middle and Senior School students, staff and parents who helped create the beautiful Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. The audiences all thoroughly enjoyed the exciting performances, the lovely singing and dancing, the amazing set and totally awe inspiring costumes. You all outdid yourselves this year! Thank you to everyone who supported the production in any way, either by being involved or by attending and enjoying the show.
Middle School production
Auditions for the Middle School Production were held two days after the College Production and we started rehearsing on Monday 17 August! There are four half hour plays with at least 20 Middle School girls in each cast. The plays are directed by former MLC Drama students and Theatre Arts staff, Emma Louise Rough. The girls will be rehearsing hard throughout the rest of the Term and we look forward to seeing their work in Term 4 Week 2 for a fantastic one-night only performance.
Dance Night
Next week, the annual Dance Night performance will be held in Hadley Hal on Thursday 27 August from 7pm. This is an inspiring and creative night of Dance in which every girl who takes Dance as a subject will be performing in her class item. The theme this year is Reflections, which encompasses stories from the students' pasts, or looks back at the history of where we all came from, such as the journey of Australia from settlement to today.
Come along and enjoy toe-tapping pieces based on space age robots and Barbie Girl, as well as contemporary dances. Dance Night is a wonderful evening with up to 300 girls performing throughout the evening.
Tickets can be purchased every lunchtime from Gertrude Walton or at the door on the night for the bargain price of just $5. This year, there will be an interval during which the school’s co-curricular Amnesty group will be selling refreshments in the Café and foyer to raise money for Amnesty causes.
Jodee Lambert, Head of Theatre Arts
Collegian photos
Formal group photos are scheduled to be taken for inclusion in the Collegian year book of all girls who take part in curricular and co-curricular activities at the College including Music, Sport and Theatre Arts groups across Junior, Middle and Senior Schools, in addition to Prefects.
A tight schedule will run on the two days. All girls will need to consult the published schedules and take full responsibility for being at the correct venue, at the designated time, for any photos in which they are to be included. Girls are also eminded to wear the required uniform for each photo so they can be appropriately attired. These requirement are published in the Collegian photo schedule on the College website
Dionne Tindale, Public Relations and Media Officer
Progress report on the Health and Sports Centre
Council is aware of keen interest in the MLC community regarding progress towards the building of the Health and Sports Centre. At this stage, we are awaiting the outcome of the tendering process (expected in a few weeks) and we are busily engaged in securing finance for the Centre, to supplement the once-in-a-lifetime grant of $2.5 million from the Commonwealth Government.
Support of the Partnering for their Future campaign is quite fundamental to our model of financial support for the building of the Centre and I would like to register Council’s sincere appreciation of this.
In addition, we are looking carefully at the College’s whole portfolio of non-core assets and working through a process of identifying the best use of monies available through those assets. As a result of this process, we have made a decision to list one of the College’s properties in Corry Lynn Road, so you will shortly see a ‘For Sale’ sign on that property. I will ensure that you are kept informed of progress as it occurs.
Emeritus Professor Lesley Parker, Chair of Council
Partnering for their Future update
Ongoing Support from our College Groups
Monies from the Parents’ Association Ball have been totalled with a final figure of $33,000 in addition to $3,000 from Lou Kelman’s Big Purple Undies show. These funds raised will be contributed to the Partnering for their Future campaign and allocated to the Health and Sports Centre. We are now tracking at more than $125,000 raised, to date.
You can contribute to the campaign by attending our final Women Who Lead event Fit Mind and Body on Wednesday 16 September or MLC Collegians’ Association Quiz Night on Friday 18 September. Part proceeds from the September events will also go towards the campaign. Ticket sales and further information is available from Community Relations on 9384 4000.
Partnering for their Future lunch series
We have had a particularly good uptake from Junior School parents keen to attend a Partnering for their Future lunch this term. However, if you haven't had a chance to register your interest and attend a lunch, there is still time!
Mike Brown, Acting Head of Junior School, will be hosting the lunch series during September and will present to our parents, particularly those new to MLC, future developments plans for MLC, including the new Health and Sports Centre.
John Goodlad, Chair of MLC Foundation, will be on hand to discuss how you could make a gift to Partnering for their Future campaign. No one is asked to make a commitment during the lunch, however we do ask that parents come, enjoy the luncheon and hear about the School’s plans.
We look forward to meeting you in the College Meeting Room on either:
• Friday 4 September from 12.30 to 2pm - fully booked
• Monday 14 September from 12.30 to 2pm
To register your interest to attend a lunch, please contact Suzanne Fisher on sfisher@mlc.wa.edu.au or call 9383 0281.
I welcome and value MLC community feedback on all aspects of the College's Partnering for their Future fundraising campaign and can be contacted on phone number and email address above.
Suzanne Fisher, Fundraising Coordinator
Fit Mind and Body the focus for Women Who Lead
People interested in personal health and fitness and competitive sport are encouraged to attend the final Women Who Lead event of the year, Fit Mind and Body, to celebrate the knowledge and achievements of five leading women working to improve the health and wellness of people in our community.
Fit Mind and Body host, Collegian (’07) Holly Ransom, will introduce inspirational speakers including Biggest Loser 2008 runner up, turned health mentor and motivational speaker, Alison Braun, who will share her extraordinary metamorphosis and new-found commitment to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A former care giver, Alison will share her story and offer encouragement and advice to those who want to make positive change in their lives.
Leading clinical and research psychologist (UWA) Dr Susan Byrne will outline her stellar career in Australia and overseas (University of Oxford) focussed on the causes and treatments of a gamut of current eating and weight disorders affecting people in our society. She will also touch on the importance of positive body image in girls and women.
Innovative and widely lauded dietician Sophy Porter (Dockers, Tennis Australia, Western Force) works in a holistic way, combining one-on-one consults with seminars, cooking classes, supermarket visits and the latest technology, collaborating with a fitness trainer psychologist for best results with her clients. Sophy with will explain the importance of nutrition in performing to your intellectual and physical potential and dispel some commonly-held myths about food.
Julie Warburton is a stress resiliency and personal empowerment specialist who helps people achieve success and balance in their lives. Having survived a number of life’s challenges herself, Julie’s compassion, warmth and generosity of spirit are an integral part of who she is, and infuse her presentations. Experienced, insightful and wise, she will share clinically-proven techniques to promote self-responsibility and life balance suitable for students and adults.
Collegian (Nalder, ’79) MLC parent and physiotherapist Jillian Thomson knows well the crucial role of exercise in injury management and treatment. She has many years experience working in public, private and community sectors, as well as academia. Jillian will discuss the role of exercise in diseas and injury prevention and treatment, including the generic benefits of exercise in health and well being.
Fit Mind and Body will be held in Hadley Hall on Wednesday 16 September from 6pm (refreshments) for a 6.30pm start. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and can be purchased over the internet or by cash on the night.
For more information, please contact Greg Schicker on 9383 0261 or go to www.mlc.wa.edu.au
Andrea McGurk, Director Community Relations
Calling all budding chemists
Free Bayliss Youth Lecture - Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and Soylent Green: What Science has done with food.
August 17, 7 pm, at Wilsmore Lecture Theatre, UWA
August 18, 7pm, at Penrhos College’es Rixon Theatre
August 19, 7pm, at Murdoch University’s Rockingham Campus, Lecture Theatre 1
Reserve your seats by contacting Adam Boylett at raci.chemedwa@yahoo.com.au
Kate Padman, Head of Science
World Maritime Day 12 September
Fremantle Passenger Terminal
Students thinking of a career in the maritime industry will be interested to attend this free event to highlight the role of the maritime industry in WA.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about training and employment opportunities and to interact with skilled presenters on the day. An opportunity to:
• Raise sails on the Leeuwin
• Tie some knots
• Free harbour rides
• Sing a sea shanty
• Learn more about ships and shipping
For further information, contact Jane Edwards on 9430 3373 or email jane.edwards@fremantleports.com.au
Kate Padman, Head of Science
MLC Community prayer meetings
Members of the MLC Community can meet for prayer every second Friday (Day 5) in the Chaplaincy Office, or the College Meeting Room, at 8:45am for approximately one hour.
The next meetings during Term 3 will be held on 4 and 18 September. All are welcome.
Chaplain's office
Junior School
From the Head of Junior School
Staffing
The next few weeks will involve a period of transition beginning with Jo Halliday commencing her maternity leave at the end of this week. I would like to thank Ms Halliday for all her incredible work; she is an amazing teacher and person.
Shannon Rose will then commence maternity leave at the end of Week 8 and Pip Dafforn-Smith will teach Year 2 until the end of the year. As you know, Pip will be leaving us at the end of 2009 as she is relocating to New South Wales. We are excited for her as she embarks on this new period of her life and I would like to thank her for her hard work, dedication and wonderful, caring spirit.
Tracey McDonald will take over Pip’s current role in Year 4H and Learning Support in the Year 2 classroom and Emma Lipscombe will be the Learning Support teacher in the Year 1 classroom.
For the remainder of Term 3, Jenny Borrill will continue to work two days per week with Helen Baron-Hay continuing to cover the remainder of Mrs Borrill’s classes.
We welcome Daniel Paterson to our teaching staff in a relief capacity for Brian Taylor in the Year 5T classroom, while Brian has administrative release for his role of Team Leader. Daniel comes to us after completing his Masters in Theology at Trinity College. He is a qualified teacher and together with his wife Katie, a Collegian, will be travelling to Bulgaria in January to undertake missionary work. Through Daniel and Katie we are hoping to form a connection with a school in Bulgaria.
Wanslea Methodist Ladies College After School Care
Wanslea provides an after-school care service for MLC Junior School girls every school day (Pupil-free days excluded) from 2.30 - 6pm in the Rainbow Room in Barclay House. Qualified staff aim to provide a safe, stimulating and happy environment for all girls who attend the service.
The girls are provided with afternoon tea and the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities including arts and craft, board games, construction and outdoor play in a fun, social environment. If homework is required to be completed, staff are more than happy to assist.
Before your child can attend after school care, you must complete an enrolment form. Forms are available from Wendy Sweet at Junior School reception or from Rainbow Room from 2.30pm onwards.
Currently, there are places available all days except Tuesday. If you are interested in using the service now, or in the future, please contact the Supervising Officer, Julie, on 0448 897 801.
Partnering for their Future lunch series
We have had a particularly good uptake from Junior School parents keen to attend a Partnering for their Future lunch this Term and there is still time to register your interest in attending.
I will be hosting the lunch series during September which will present our parents, particularly those new to MLC, with plans of future developments at MLC, including the new Health and Sports Centre. Chair of MLC Foundation, John Goodlad, will be on hand to discuss ways you can make a gift to the Partnering for their Future campaign. There is no obligation to donate to the fundraising campaign – we simply invite parents to enjoy the luncheon and hear about the school’s plans.
We hope you can join us in the College Meeting Room on either:
• Friday 4 September from 12.30 to 2pm
• Monday 14 September from 12.30 to 2pm
To register your interest to attend a lunch, please contact Fundraising Coordinator Suzanne Fisher on sfisher@mlc.wa.edu.au or call 9383 0281.
Book Week
Throughout the week from 24 to 28 August, a number of activities have been planned, culminating in the Annual Book Week Dress-up Day on Friday 28 August. During this week, I encourage you to take your daughter to either the local library or book shop.
Save the Children Fund Annual Book Sale
The 45th annual Save the Children book sale will be held at UWA held in the of Winthrop Hall from Friday 21 to Wednesday 26 August. Daily opening hours are:
• Friday 21 August, 6–9 pm
• Saturday 22 August, 6–5 pm
• Sunday 23 August, 9.30–5pm
• Monday 24 August, 9.30–6.30pm
• Tuesday 25 August, 9.30–6.30pm (Half-price day)
• Wednesday 26 August, 9.30– pm (Bargain box day)
If you would like to donate books for the sale, place them in the book donation boxes on campus in Octagon Theatre, near the loans desk of the Reid Library or in the foyer of the Faculty of Agriculture building. Books can also be left at the Book Depot on the corner of Brockway Road and Underwood Avenue, Shenton Park (enter from Brockway Road).
Michael Brown, Acting Head of Junior School
Middle School
ISSSA Athletics carnival spectators
The IGSSA Athletics Carnival is scheduled for Week 9 this on Tuesda, 15 September. It will be held at the State Athletics Stadium on Stephenson Avenue in Mt Claremont, the same venue at which MLC held its Interhouse Athletics carnival.
We are greatly restricted in the number of spectators we can take, so only Year 7 and 8 girls will attend as spectators.
Spectators can be dropped off and picked up by parents, or they can catch a bus which will drop off and then bring girls back to MLC after the event. A note will be sent home closer to the event, advising parents of all necessary details.
Janice Guilfoyle, Assistant Head of Middle School
Senior School
From the Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School
The College’s co-curricular program is in high profile at present:
The talents of MLC Dance students will be showcased at both the MLC Dance Night on Thursday 27 August in Hadley Hall and then again on Thursday 3 September at the IGSSA Dance Festival being held at Penrhos College.
Over the past two weekends, our Music staff have exercised their great gifts and generously shared their time and passion to present our music students at the WA Schools' Orchestra Festival and the WA School's Band Festival. More than 150 girls and five staff were involved and we congratulate, celebrate and thank all those involved.
Congratulations also go to all involved in the success of the Rowing squad this year, particularly Coordinator of Sport/Rowing Sally Newmarch, assistant coordinator of Rowing Amanda Robertson, Head Coach John Callie, Captain of Boats Renee Strong and Vice Captain of Boats Rebecca Weall on an outstanding culmination to the 2009 Rowing Season at the Head of the River Regatta. Team spirit was fantastic and the girls gave 110 per cent, physically and mentally! It is impressive to observe the personal growth and development that accompanies girls’ involvement during the season. Equally impressive are the strong bonds established between our rowing parents who have shared the rigours of the season. We thank them warmly for their generosity and acknowledge all girls who put in their best performances.
About 20 Year 11 girls and Year 11 boys from Scotch College boys have completed training walks and are finalising their mental preparations for the challenge of the 50 Mile Walk at Dwellingup this long weekend. Staff including Head of Year 11 Michelle Rudrum, Kimberly McKerras, Burgess Orton, Dr Angela Keam and Anne Ashby have accompanied the girls on their training walks. With the help of additional staff to provide encouragement and practical support, the group is expected make its way to Scotch College’s Moray campsite late on Saturday night, after an arduous but uplifting 18 hours. This is a remarkable personal challenge and our best wishes go to the 50 mile walkers.
Collegian Photos
Collegian photos for inclusion in the Collegian year book will be taken on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 August. A tight schedule will run on the two days. All girls will need to consult the published schedules and take full responsibility for being at the correct venue, at the designated time, for any photos in which they are to be included. I have reminded girls to check the required uniform for each photo so they can be appropriately attired. The Collegian photo schedule can be accessed on the College website.
Leisa Maslin , Acting Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School
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