K-12
From the Principal
Creativity flourishes at MLC
Dr Ken Robinson has stimulated broader discussion amongst educators and school communities about the importance of nurturing creativity in schools. Developing creative individuals includes not only the processes and products of participation in the creative arts, but also the concept of agile thinking. As the capacity for critical and creative thinking is increasingly valued at all levels in our lives, MLC teachers are proud of the way their programs across K to 12 open up opportunities, in different contexts, for girls to explore and experiment with creative thinking and activities. What must go hand in hand with growing girls’ courage to operate creatively and confidently is an environment that accepts mistakes and failures as integral to learning processes. I am impressed by the way our girls support each other in these situations, as evidenced at the recent Arts Week Talent
Quest which was superbly organised and hugely successful for all performers.
Over the past three weeks I have witnessed fabulous artworks on display at the Junior School’s My Learning Community Day, and saw how visiting artists have inspired quirky ceramic bowls in the Year 4 classrooms. I enjoyed time in the Kindergarten class, where each girl presented her innovative ideas for renewal of their playground equipment. An idea for a ‘heart shaped sandpit with pink sand’ was interesting and might just become a reality!
Last night I attended the IGSSA Dance Festival, at which MLC girls performed two dances choreographed entirely by students. I congratulate all girls on this example of creativity expressed through dance; the performances demonstrated great student leadership and brilliant team work, in addition to incredible creative talents. Furthermore, Year 12 Solo Drama Performance Night, which included both scripted and original monologues, enabled our final year Drama students to explore and share their creative ideas.
A performance of Hayden’s Concerto at Senior School Assembly was a wonderful sample of the magic the audience can expect at next week’s Concerto Night. At last week’s Joondalup Festival, the MLC Chorale achieved first place in the Open Secondary Choirs over 20 voices and second place in the Choirs Open over 20 voices section. For future music performances, best wishes go to the Jazz Band which will represent MLC at the WA Schools’ Jazz Festival, and the MLC Rock Band for its piece at My Big Gig Rock Band Competition on September 16.
As a continuing classroom teacher, I am constantly reminded of the brilliant opportunities provided for, and examples shown of, critical and creative thinking by students in their regular lessons every day. This learning cannot always be transformed into public performance for others to appreciate, but it is equally valued and encouraged, nevertheless.
Yvonne Palmer, Acting Principal
Where will you be seen with Rebecca Cody?
Principal Rebecca Cody officially begins at the College on Friday 25 September. Excitement is growing in anticipation of her arrival and many families have already responded to invitations to attend Inauguration events. So, where will you be seen with Principal Cody?
To help you book dates in your diary, I've summarised the range of events on offer and ask that you RSVP to Greg Schicker on gschicker@mlc.wa.edu.au as soon as possible. The Inauguration Program of events begins with the Uniting Church Commissioning Service on Sunday 18 October at 2.30pm. This traditional service will be held in Hadley Hall and will be celebrated with music, song and worship.
All members of the College community are invited to attend the Community Cocktail Welcome on Monday 19 October, from 6.30pm in the Middle School Auditorium. This event provides an opportunity to meet with Ms Cody more informally. Following drinks, entertainment and mingling, Chair of Foundation John Goodlad will play the role of 'Rove' in the Auditorium and chat ‘on the couch’ with Ms Cody to enable participants to learn more about the Principal and experience her friendly, engaging manner. Past students, including Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi, have confirmed their attendance, and we look forward to also seeing many current and past parents, students and staff at this event.
The Boarders' Sunrise Breakfast will be held in the College Dining Room on Tuesday 20 October and future MLC families will meet with Ms Cody on Wednesday 21 October at the MLC Advantage Seminar from 9.30am in Hadley Hall. The Community Support Association will host the Community Morning Tea on Thursday 22 October in the College Dining Room. The coffee will be poured from 8.45am and at 9.30am, the formal CSA meeting will begin. This is an opportunity for CSA Class and Year Representatives to share the many wonderful community activities of the year with Ms Cody.
The Inauguration Program concludes with the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools hosting welcome assemblies for the Principal. The Middle School Assembly will be held on Thursday 22 October from 11.45am and Senior School Assembly on Friday 23 October from 12.45pm. Following each of these assemblies, parents are invited to share a cup of coffee and a sandwich with Ms Cody in the College Meeting Room. On Thursday 22 October, Junior School families are invited to coffee from 1.30 to 2pm under the fig trees on the Great Court, prior to Assembly at 2pm.
If you are planning to attend any of the Inauguration Events, please book your seat today with Greg Schicker by emailing gschicker@mlc.wa.edu.au
Andrea McGurk, Director of Community Relations
Music News
Music News
Joondalup Eisteddfod
More than 45 members of Chorale, from Years 7 to 12, participated in the Joondalup Eisteddfod last weekend. They competed against school and adult choirs, with the following results:
• Open Secondary Choirs over 20 voices – 1st Place
• Choirs Open over 20 voices – 2nd Place
Congratulations to the following students on their excellent results in the Eisteddfod:
• Stephanie Jones (Year 11): Instrumental Solo with pre-recorded multi-instrumental accompaniment, Open Section (Sax Solo), 1st Place
• Stephanie Jones (Year 11): Other Instrument Solo, Open Section (Guitar Solo), 1st Place
• Stephanie Jones (Year 11) and Bo Yun Lu (Year 9): Instrumental Duo or Trio, Open Section (Flute and Guitar Duet), 1st Place
• Marlene Crone (Year 12) and Angela Wang (Year 11): Instrumental Duo or Trio, Open Section (Violin and Piano), 2nd Place
Congratulations to Stephanie Jones on her outstanding results in the following festivals:
Classical Guitar Festival
Grey-Jones Duo (Guitar Duet), Outstanding
Fourtune (Guitar Quartet), Outstanding
Sydney Eisteddfod
Classical Guitar (Under 16), 1st Prize
Classical Guitar (Any Age), 3rd Prize
String Recital
This year, 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 at the end of this term. 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, please 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 form and return it to Mrs May in the Music Department. Tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $10 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
Term 3 continued to be busy in the Theatre Arts Department with Arts Week held in Week 6, and the amazingly creative and varied Dance Night. The IGSSA Dance Festival was next, on the same night as the Year 12 Solo Night which was a chance to see the Year 12 Drama students perform a solo piece in the new Middle School Auditorium
Year 11 students put on a theatre performance and next week’s performance is a Year 10 Scripted Drama Evening performed by a number of Independent Schools, held at Penrhos College.
After that, we will have a little break whilst the girls do their practical examinations in both Dance and Drama during the October holidays for their WACE exams. We wish them all the best for those exams!
In Term 4, keep Friday 23 October free so you can attend the wonderful Middle School Production, with more than 100 students on stage!
Thanks go to our incredibly supportive parents.
Jodee Lambert, Head of Theatre Arts
Uniform Shop
Year 12 Jumpers
Orders are now being taken for 2010 Year 12 jumpers. We have samples in each size to try on at the Uniform Shop. Payment needs to be included with each Year 12 Jumper order form Orders close Tuesday 22 September and there will be no extension to this date.
Second hand stock
The Uniform Shop is always looking for good quality second hand stock, especially the summer uniform which will be uniform in Term 4. Please refer to the Uniform Shop information page on the website for more information about the procedures for second hand stock.
Colours embroidery
Blazers and polos for Colour embroidery are due by Wednesday 23 September with payment.
Sarah Benney, Uniform Shop Manager
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 will 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
Proposed Netball and Hockey Tour to United Kingdom
September/October 2010
The MLC Physical Education department is planning on taking interested students on a sports tour of the United Kingdom, leaving the last week of Term 3 and returning at the end of the Term 3 holidays, next year.
The tour group will comprise of approximately 32 girls made comprising about two netball teams and a hockey team from girls in predominately Years 10 and 10 in 2010, however there may be places for girls who will be in Year 9, depending on numbers and skill levels. At least four teachers will accompany the girls throughout the tour.
Your daughter will be given more information about the proposed tour in an expression of interest form. An information evening will be held Week 8 to provide more details for parents and interested students.
Sally Newmarch, Coordinator of Sport
MLC Netball Club
MLC Netball Club finals
It is with great delight that I advise the community that 15 MLC Netball teams have qualified for the finals that commenced last weekend. We started the year with five teams in Year 8, and four of them are through to the semi-finals. In Year 9s to 11 at the 1pm timeslot, four teams have continued, with the Purple team moving straight through to the grand final (well done to those Year 10’s). Our top five teams are all through to this weekend, with two missing the grand final weekend by just a goal. I am hopeful the weather stays kind. Good luck to all the teams. Fixtures are located on the Bosisto Hall notice board, near the pool entrance. Thanks to all coaches and managers for getting the teams organised every week.
Barclay
Last Tuesday, we held an informal but enjoyable wind-up for our Teams in Year 3 to 6. The girls feasted on pizza and had an opportunity to collect their trophies and certificates. Thanks go to Brit Whitehead and Gayle Watson-Galbraith for their organisation of this event.
Kate Gairns, Netball Coordinator
Community Prayer Meetings for MLC
Members of the MLC Community meet for prayer every second Friday (Day 5) in the Chaplaincy Office or the College Meeting Room at 8:45am for approximately one hour. This next meeting date will be 18 September. All are welcome.
The Chaplain's Office
Partnering for their Future online
You may shop or bank online. Try gifting online
Online giving is growing exponentially each year with the three most common motivating factors being convenience, speed and the ability to react quickly to a call for action. Our community has generously gifted to Partnering for their Future, with MLC receiving significant financial support this year from more than 100 donors during this time of great need and opportunity. Eighteen per cent of these donations have been gifted using online technology.
Help build the best resources and facilities to ensure our girls can ‘strive for the highest’ by giving a tax deductible gift to Partnering for their Future Building, Scholarship or Library and Technology funds. Gift online It is easier than writing a cheque!
Did you know the most common day to gift online is Tuesday!
Suzanne Fisher, Fundraising Coordinator
Congratulations
Congratulations to students, staff and families who participated in the City to Surf, particularly Community and Publications Coordinator Greg Schicker who completed his first marathon and Mathematics teacher Romaine Saunders who completed her first half marathon.
Georgia Saunders (Year 7) was awarded ‘Highly Commended’ for her entry in The West Australian newspaper’s Young Travel Writer's Competition.
Support Toybox charity
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Suzanne Fisher, Fundraising Coordinator
Middle School
IGSSA Athletics
This year the IGSSA Interschool Athletics Carnival will be held at the new Athletics Stadium in Stephenson Avenue, Mt Claremont. Our numbers have been restricted and we have elected to only take Year 7 and Year 8 students as spectators.
The students will have three choices on accessing the stadium.
1. Parent Transport – Drop off 8:15am–2pm pick up.
2. College Bus – 7:45am–3:30pm – supervised at school until 3.30pm
3. Walking-Arrive - 8:15am–Leave 2pm
Students who opt to walk to and from the venue must check their name off with a supervising teaching before they can be dismissed. Students walking must enter and exit the area via the Challenge Stadium entrance onto Stephenson Avenue. They must not walk through the bush.
Parents wishing to drop off and pick up their daughters must do so at Challenge Stadium. Parents will not be able to turn left at the main roundabout and drive to the stadium. If staying to watch, parents must park at Challenge Stadium and walk to the Athletics Stadium. Schools will have buses parked nearby to transport their spectators and competitors, which will add to the congestion.
Food All girls attending the Carnival will need to take their lunch, morning tea and drinks. The kiosk and vending machines will not be available to students.
Uniform The normal winter school uniform is to be worn. This includes the blazer (not the cardigan).
Sun Protection It may be warm, so students should also take sunscreen, sunglasses and their sports cap. The cap should be taken in their sports bag with their lunch and not worn to and from the venue. The grandstand faces into the afternoon sun, so protection from the sun will be essential.
Personal Items Valuables, including ipods, should NOT be taken as their safety cannot be guaranteed. Magazines are not appropriate for the Carnival. Mobile phones should be turned off and kept on their person at all times, not left unattended in bags.
Parents Spectators Parents who choose to come as spectators will not be seated in the stand, but on the grass on the opposite side of the track. They will be under shade sails but will have no seats. Rugs or low folder chairs may be advisable.
Janice Guilfoyle, Assistant Head of Middle School
Senior School
Year 10 Social
The Year 10 Social is scheduled for Friday 18 September from 7 to 9.30pm in Bosisto Hall with the theme, ‘Dress to Impress’.
Boys from Christ Church Grammar School and Wesley College will be attending.
Parent helpers would be appreciated.
Tanya Shadbolt, Head of Year 10
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