K-12
From the Principal
While a power outage caused darkness to descend on the campus last Friday, Middle and Senior School students and staff were blessed with a clear blue, cloudless sky over the new State Athletics Stadium at AK Reserve, where our annual Inter-House Athletics competition was held. Once the thin sheets of ice were scraped from surfaces in the early morning, the winter sunshine had us shedding our warm layers and looking for sunscreen lotion! What a stunning day it turned out to be. Congratulations are due to all PE/Sports staff, Heads of Houses and House Coordinators, Heads of School and all who took up timing/recording/supervising/equipment delivery and collection/injury fixing duties to support the safe running of the event. House spirit was on display from the opening moments of the traditional march past. The scene was set for a day of friendly, but nevertheless serious, competition from
which Corinth emerged the overall victors.
This Term, we welcome three new staff members: Natalie Arcus takes up her role in WSRC as Library Technician; Collegian Marilyn Bacich-Hearn returns to us as a part-time teacher of Japanese; and Neroli Wood will provide additional Counselling support during Term 3 while Sue Shaw completes her Acting Assistant Head of Senior School responsibilities. Returning from Long Service Leave are Margaret Calder and Lainie Gara, while staff who chaperoned trips and tours for MLC girls include Sally Newmarch, Dell Lussick and John Callie (Rowing European Tour), and Gary Howlett, Charlene Burnie, Burgess Orton and Kimberley McKerras (Exmouth Expedition). Our rowing crew was awarded a bronze medal at the Swiss National Championships and acquitted themselves admirably rowing against all-boy crews in another event! We appreciate the generous gift of time and support by these staff members to make
possible such exciting co-curricular options.
Congratulations go to the following students who were successful in the recent Speech and Drama Festival held at UWA Claremont:
Maddie Brown, (Year 6)
Erin Weightman, (Year 9)
Beth Whitewood, (Year 9)
Kathleen Elliott, (Year 9)
Nina Throsby, (Year 10)
Olivia Barns, (Year 10)
Harriet Roberts, (Year 12)
Georgina Pearce, (Year 12)
Yvonne Palmer, Acting Principal
College Production – book your tickets now
It’s not long now until the fabulous College Production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. There are still hundreds of seats left for all nights and we would love to fill up the auditorium every night, so hurry and book your tickets
Each night, every audience remember is encouraged to get involved and dress up as their favourite character from Alice in Wonderland or Through the Looking Glass, and everyone who makes the effort will receive a small treat, and the winner chosen by the two Alice’s each night will win a bigger prize.
Looking forward to seeing you all there and enjoying a wonderful family night out!
Jodee Lambert, Head of Theatre Arts
Music Notices
Music Examination Results
Congratulations to the following students on their Australian Music Examinations Board examination results:
Diane Keong (Year 5), Grade 2 Piano - High Distinction
Diane Keong (Year 5), Grade 2 Violin - Credit
Congratulations to Diane Keong, Year 5, on her excellent piano performance in the Piano Solo 2nd Grade section of the Fremantle Eisteddfod.
Congratulations to Marlene Crone, Jasmin Parkinson-Stewart and Sophie Parkinson-Stewart who were accepted to participate in the Australian Chamber Orchestra Combined Schools Workshop at the Australian Strings Association Conference during the school holidays.
Brass & Woodwind Recital
The Brass & Woodwind Recital will be held in the Stephen Lee Auditorium on Wednesday 12 August at 7pm. Woodwind and brass students from the Junior School, Middle School and Senior School will be performing a variety of works in different styles, including Classical, Jazz and Modern. The recital gives students of all ages the opportunity to perform to family and friends in an informal setting. Any student who wishes to perform at the recital and is learning an instrument outside the College should contact Mrs May in the Music Department by Friday 31 July with details of her piece. Admission to the recital is free.
Year 7 & 8 Instrumental Music Scholarships 2010
The auditions for Year 7 & 8 Music Scholarships for 2010 will be held in the Music Department on Friday 28 August. Up to 20 Instrumental Music Scholarships will be awarded to talented instrumentalists entering Year 7 and Year 8 in 2010. Each scholarship will provide 50 per cent of the cost of music tuition on an orchestra or band instrument for 30 lessons, and free use of a College instrument, subject to availability.
The scholarships will be awarded on the results of an audition, and are based on performance ability, general musicianship and above all, musical potential. Any student intending to learn an instrument in 2010 is eligible for a Year 7 & 8 Music Scholarship. The scholarship application form will be distributed to students this week and is available on College website.
Bobby Gallo, Director of Music
After hours emergency contact
After hours emergency calls can be made to the College mobile on 0418 899 115. This contact number will provide access to a member of the College Leadership Team.
The staff member on duty will be available to respond on behalf of the College to matters which are of a serious and urgent nature and may require urgent action or an emergency/crisis response from the College (eg a death or serious injury of a member of our College community).
Leisa Maslin, Acting Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School
Partnering for Their Future
Thank you to those who have so generously contributed to the Partnering for their Future campaign in 2008. The MLC Foundation have been encouraged by raising more than $35,000 in 2009 to date, which represents a significant contribution towards the building of the Health and Sports Centre. Since the inception of the Partnering for their Future campaign in June 2008, we have received over $75,000 in donations.
MLC is swiftly progressing with the Health and Sports Centre with the building going out to tender in August. We look forward to inviting our community to the ‘turning of the soil’ celebration in the coming months.
2009/2010 Donors
Mr and Mrs W Acworth
Dr M and Dr E Alberghini
Mr and Mrs P Albone
Mrs B Barker
Mr & Mrs Beckett
Mr and Mrs S Beckett
Miss A Bennett
Mr J and Mrs V Bhharathhan
Dr and Mrs M P Blake
Mr & Mrs H Chrystal
Dr N and Mrs J Clarke
Dr L & Mrs P Crostella
Mrs H Dalgleish
Mrs S and Mr T Del Borrello
Mr R and Mrs E Didcoe
D & D Drake-Brockman
Mr A Dunn and Ms C Allen
Mr and Mrs M Dye
Mrs J A Esbenshade
Miss S Fisher
Mrs M Flower
Dr and Mrs R Francis
Mr & Mrs H Goonatillake
The Gower family
Miss R Gower
Dr W C Hui
Dr I and Mrs S Jenkins
Mr S and Mrs K Kameyama
Mrs C Kan
Mr R and Mrs E Lake
Mr R & Mrs S Langmead
Mr & Mrs B Latham
Dr Y Liu & Dr H Yang
Mr P & Mrs E Ma
Mr R and Mrs L Matthews
Ms A McGurk
Mr J & Mrs G McMath
Mr B & Mrs L McVeigh
Ms A Millard & Mr M Longworth
Miss K Miller
Mr & Mrs P. Moyle
Mrs C O'Donnell
Mr J and Mrs J Orr
Mr B Palmer & Mrs L Cheetham-Palmer
Mr R and Mrs R Pearce
Dr M & Mr Z Ponos
Mr M Potts & Ms P Mitchell
Mr G and Mrs R Pritchard
Mr G & Mrs J Purich
Mr D and Mrs F Rakich
Mrs E Riley
Miss S Sim
Mr and Mrs C Smailes
Miss A Sng
Mr & Mrs R Staniforth
Mr C Taylor & Mrs K An-Taylor
Mr & Mrs Tissiman
Mrs N Viner
Mr T & Mrs C Ward
Dr & Mrs M S Ward
Mr & Mrs C. Wilkinson
Mrs J Williams
Mrs M Wilson
Mr N & Mrs M Yokota
24 Anonymous
You can support our campaign in a range of ways.
2009 MLC Foundation Masquerade Ball tickets are now on sale. This event will take place in the University Club of Western Australia Banquet Hall on Saturday 1 August. Monies raised from both the noisy and silent auction (to be held on the night) will go towards Partnering for their Future campaign.
Junior School Parents – keep an eye out for an invite to our upcoming Philanthropy event series during Term 3. Hosted by Mike Brown, Acting Head of Junior School, the series offers a more intimate setting where you can find out more about the Health and Sports Centre development from Architect, James Turnbull, and ways to financially assist Partnering for their Future from John Goodlad, Chair of MLC Foundation. To register your interest, please contact Suzanne Fisher on sfisher@mlc.wa.edu.au
Regardless of size, your financial contribution will serve to encourage other parents to join the campaign for the benefit of all MLC’s girls now and in the future. Your gift will perpetuate the tradition of giving at MLC while ensuring our students are provided the best possible educational opportunities. Gift online.
Suzanne Fisher, Fundraising Coordinator
School Uniforms sold on consignment
Those parents who chose to sell their daughter’s uniform to the Uniform Shop on consignment and have had their item/s sold were sent a letter in June. These parents were offered the opportunity to support the current fundraising campaign by gifting the value of the second-hand clothes to Partnering for their Future.
Thank you to those parents who chose this option, your gift has made a difference. However, if you have not yet responded to the letter and would still wish to claim your funds rather than supporting the current fundraising campaign, please email chamelin@mlc.wa.edu.au to arrange payment.
If we have not received a response from you by the end of Term 3, funds raised by selling your daughter’s uniform will be donated to the College on your behalf and a receipt issued.
Suzanne Fisher, Fundraising Coordinator
Taizé Service - call for singers and musicians
Young singers and musicians are sought to take part in a Taizé Service being organised by Robin Motherway, mother of Collegian Siobhan Motherway. The service will be held at St Andrew Anglican Church in Subiaco on Thursday 6 August at 7pm. A rehearsal for the service will take place on Saturday 1 August at 2pm.
Taizé services are ecumenical and specifically aimed at young people. They are inspired by the monastic tradition in Taizé, France and the worship includes candlelight, prayers, readings, silence, and soft music with repetitive words, accompanied by players on musical instruments.
If you would like to be part of this service please contact Mrs Motherway on 0448 448 146 or email her at rmotherw@bigpond.net.au
Mosman Park Volunteer Awards
The Awards recognise every-day people who help out for the love of it. If you know someone in the community who deserves a little recognition, the Town of Mosman Park encourages you to nominate them for one of the nine category awards including:
o Good Neighbour Award
o Environmental Action Award
o Caring Kids Award (Under 13 years of age)
o Young Legend Award (Under 25 years of age)
o Good Sports Award
o Local Business Community Service Award
o Open Door Award
o Volunteer of the Year Award
o Hall of Fame Volunteer Award
Volunteers may either be based in Mosman Park and contribute to the local or wider community or be based outside Mosman Park and contribute to the Mosman Park local community.
Nominations close 21 August 2009. For further information, visit www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au or contact the Town’s Community Development Officer, Anita Campbell on 9384 1633.
Middle School
Interschool Athletics Squad
On Friday 24 July, the Interhouse Athletics Carnival was held at the new State Athletics Stadium at AK Reserve. Methodist Ladies’ College was one of the first schools in Western Australia to use the new Stadium, marking a significant shift in Athletics in Western Australia.
Following the carnival, an Interschool Athletics squad was selected to begin training for the IGSSA Athletics Carnival to be held on 15 September. These girls will receive a congratulatory letter in the mail outlining their commitment to the MLC Athletics team. In addition, students will receive an Athletics Information Booklet outlining all training and competition dates.
We encourage as many girls as possible to participate in the planned training sessions as they provide an excellent opportunity for your daughter to improve in that discipline. With eight weeks until the IGSSA carnival, even girls that are not part of the official squad have the opportunity to make the team. Yes, all training sessions are open to all girls.
We look forward to your encouragement and support of your daughter’s commitment to the MLC Athletics Team. If you have any questions regarding athletics training or the IGSSA Athletics Carnival, please call 9383 0375 and speak to Mr Giles or Ms Douthie. Alternatively you can email jgiles@mlc.wa.edu.au or kdouthie@mlc.wa.edu.au
Jeff Giles, Physical and Health Education teacher
International sports experiences
MLC has again been involved in international sporting competition with a mixed-year hockey team and a Year 10 Saturday netball team playing against teams from Bishop Stopford School, Northamptonshire, England.
MLC won the hockey and in a very close netball game, with Bishop Stopford winning by three goals.
Billeting international visitors
MLC will be hosting 12 girls from Durham school from 21 to 24 August. The girls will be touring Western Australia and playing hockey. If you are able to help out by billeting one or two girls for the weekend, please contact Mrs Moffat or Mrs Boyce in the Physical Education Department.
MLC Netball and Hockey tour to UK
Next week, during lunch time on Tuesday 28 July, there will be a short meeting for girls interested in being part of the MLC Netball and Hockey tour to the UK.
Kerris Moffat, Physical and Health Education teacher
The Great Knit
The Great Knit was a fantastic activity which helped Middle School girls learn to knit while providing a simple way of helping others and coming together for a social activity.
The Great Knit went throughout Term 2 with students, staff and family knitting squares in a variety of colours. At the end of the Term, over 400 completed squares were taken to Government House where volunteers sewed the squares together to make blankets for Anglicare who distribute them to people in need of warmth and comfort.
Susan Miller, Head of Home Economics
Open your eyes to a career in Engineering
Middle and Senior School students interested in engineering as a potential career can hear information practical first hand knowledge about it at presentations by Engineers Australia. The presentations will also include information on how to get started and opportunities in engineering.
Engineers influence all aspects of our lives, from the cars and trains we rely on everyday, to the electricity that powers our homes, mobile phones and satellite systems that keep us connected, and even the water we drink; our modern existence is largely rooted in engineering.
Tuesday 4 August (6-8.30pm), Challenge Stadium, Mt Claremont
Register by 30 July
Dr Dennis Ireland, Head of Mathematics
Primer classes for school students
Chemistry Primer for Years 8 to 12
(Thursdays 4.30 – 6.30pm)
Students may choose to train for the National Qualifying Examination (NQE) for the Chemistry Olympiad and/or the Open Universities Australia subject Introduction to Chemistry SCI18.
Cost: $180
Room ES2.59A, Environmental Sciences Building, Murdoch University
Mathematics Primer for Years 8 to 12
(Fridays 4.30 – 6.30pm)
Students will study Algebra, progress to Geometry and Trigonometry, then finally Calculus and Linear Algebra. Students may choose to train for Open Universities Australia subjects Mathematics for Science and Technology 1A MAT14 and Mathematics for Science and Technology 1B MAT16
Cost: $180
Room ES2.59A, Environmental Sciences Building, Murdoch University
Both subjects require a scientific calculator
Classes commence second week each school term and students may start any time. To enrol, please contact Adjunct Professor Jennifer Searcy by email: j.searcy@murdoch.edu.au or phone 0407 982 349, 9386 4783 or 9360 6015 (No SMS or voice mail as your call cannot be returned)
Early payment is essential for your choice of classes.
Dr Dennis Ireland, Head of Mathematics
Town of Mosman Park Youth Encouragement Grants
“Recognising, assisting and motivating young people to achieve their goals.”
Annually, four Youth Encouragement Grants are offered to all young Mosman Park residents between the ages of 13 and 18 years inclusive. The purpose of the grants is to assist the recipients to reach their personal best in categories such as Community Service, Academic Study, Sport and Recreation and Arts and Culture.
Applications are open to young people between the ages of 13 to 18 inclusive who reside in the Town of Mosman Park and close on Friday 31 July 2009.
Please contact the Town’s Senior Community Development Officer on 9384 1633 for more information and an application form. Alternatively visit www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au
What's On Middle School
Middle School assembly (11.45am, Hadley Hall)
Thursday 30 July
Year 8 ICAS English competition
Tuesday 4 August
Years 7-12 Australian Maths Competition
Thursday 6 August
Senior School
From the Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School
Welcome back to Term 3! While the wintry weather has made for a wet first week, we are anticipating the transition to spring as we complete the finishing touches to our performances of the College Production Alice in Wonderland, which culminates in Week 3, on 6, 7 and 8 August.
Our travelling groups have returned with exciting stories of their experiences and we look forward to the girls sharing the highlights at upcoming assemblies. Our deepest gratitude goes to the teachers and parents who made these journeys safe, loads of fun and full of experiences of which lifelong special memories are made! We welcome back the rowers who travelled to Europe over the break. All rowers are now are focussed on their final preparations for the Head of the River Regatta, at the end of Week 4, on 15 August. Please note this event is being held at the new venue at Champion Lakes. We would love to see as many supporters as possible at Champion Lakes.
As a College, we are supporting Lifeline on 31 July by holding Stress Down Day. The students are encouraged to wear the College tracksuit to school that day and staff will be wearing their own slippers (and professional dress!), or staff may purchase Stress Down Slippers from Lifeline. Other activities have been organised by the SRC and the representatives will collect a gold coin donation during Tutorial on Friday morning.
Our next Senior School Assembly will be held in Hadley Hall on Thursday 6 August at 11.45am. Parents are always welcome to join us!
Leisa Maslin, Acting Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School
Interschool Athletics Squad
On Friday 24 July, the Interhouse Athletics Carnival was held at the new State Athletics Stadium at AK Reserve. Methodist Ladies’ College was one of the first schools in Western Australia to use the new Stadium, marking a significant shift in Athletics in Western Australia.
Following the carnival, an Interschool Athletics squad was selected to begin training for the IGSSA Athletics Carnival to be held on 15 September. These girls will receive a congratulatory letter in the mail outlining their commitment to the MLC Athletics team. In addition, students will receive an Athletics Information Booklet outlining all training and competition dates.
We encourage as many girls as possible to participate in the planned training sessions as they provide an excellent opportunity for your daughter to improve in that discipline. With eight weeks until the IGSSA carnival, even girls that are not part of the official squad have the opportunity to make the team. Yes, all training sessions are open to all girls.
We look forward to your encouragement and support of your daughter’s commitment to the MLC Athletics Team. If you have any questions regarding athletics training or the IGSSA Athletics Carnival, please call 9383 0375 and speak to Mr Giles or Ms Douthie. Alternatively you can email jgiles@mlc.wa.edu.au or kdouthie@mlc.wa.edu.au.
Jeff Giles, Physical and Health Education teacher
International sports experiences
MLC has again been involved in international sporting competition with a mixed-year hockey team and a Year 10 Saturday netball team playing against teams from Bishop Stopford School, Northamptonshire, England.
MLC won the hockey and in a very close netball game, with Bishop Stopford winning by three goals.
Billeting international visitors
MLC will be hosting 12 girls from Durham school from 21 to 24 August. The girls will be touring Western Australia and playing hockey. If you are able to help out by billeting one or two girls for the weekend, please contact Mrs Moffat or Mrs Boyce in the Physical Education Department.
MLC Netball and Hockey tour to UK
Next week, during lunch time on Tuesday 28 July, there will be a short meeting for girls interested in being part of the MLC Netball and Hockey tour to the UK.
Kerris Moffat, Physical and Health Education teacher
Writing Skills course
During the first week of the July holidays, ten Year 11 and 12 students travelled to Notre Dame University every morning to participate in a writing skills course run by Carol Goldsmith, a lecturer in Literacy and Academic Writing.
These girls deserve to be commended for their commitment to their studies and, in particular, to improving their writing skills – giving up holiday time after a busy term is not easy! The College would also like to acknowledge the parents who supported these girls by allowing them to participate in the course.
Sue Moss, English teacher
WA Science and Engineering summer school
The WA Science and Engineering summer school is for students about to enter Years 11 and 12.Participating students will be challenged physically and mentally by the program's week-long blend of hands-on sessions in chemistry, biotechnology, physics, biology, engineering, mathematics, renewable energy, environmental science and mineral science.
The summer school will involve field trips, keynote lectures and demonstrations by Australia's leading scientists and science communicators - not to mention the recreational pursuits, starting each morning with a session at the beach.
Information about the WA Science and Engineering Summer School is probably available on the Murdoch University website
Dr Dennis Ireland, Head of Mathematics
Open your eyes to a career in Engineering
Middle and Senior School students interested in engineering as a potential career can hear information practical first hand knowledge about it at presentations by Engineers Australia. The presentations will also include information on how to get started and opportunities in engineering.
Engineers influence all aspects of our lives, from the cars and trains we rely on everyday, to the electricity that powers our homes, mobile phones and satellite systems that keep us connected, and even the water we drink; our modern existence is largely rooted in engineering.
Tuesday 4 August (6-8.30pm), Challenge Stadium, Mt Claremont
Register by 30 July
Dennis Ireland, Head of Mathematics
Primer classes for school students
Physics Primer for Years 10 to12
(Mondays 4.30 – 6.30pm)
Students may choose to train for the National Qualifying Examination (NQE) for the Physics Olympiad and/or Open Universities Australia (OUA) subject Principles of Physics SCI19. Younger students will be accepted provided they have done sufficient work in Primer Mathematics (Fridays) as a necessary preliminary to the study of Physics
Cost: $185
Room SC3.040, Science and Computing Building, Murdoch University
Chemistry Primer for Years 8 to 12
(Thursdays 4.30 – 6.30pm)
Students may choose to train for the National Qualifying Examination (NQE) for the Chemistry Olympiad and/or the Open Universities Australia subject Introduction to Chemistry SCI18.
Cost: $180
Room ES2.59A, Environmental Sciences Building, Murdoch University
Mathematics Primer for Years 8 to 12
(Fridays 4.30 – 6.30pm)
Students will study Algebra, progress to Geometry and Trigonometry, then finally Calculus and Linear Algebra. Students may choose to train for Open Universities Australia subjects Mathematics for Science and Technology 1A MAT14 and Mathematics for Science and Technology 1B MAT16
Cost: $180
Room ES2.59A, Environmental Sciences Building, Murdoch University
All subjects require a scientific calculator
Classes commence second week each school term and students may start any time. To enrol, contact Adjunct Professor Jennifer Searcy by email at j.searcy@murdoch.edu.au or phone 0407 982 349, 9386 4783 or 9360 6015. (No SMS or voice mail as your call cannot be returned)
Early payment is essential for your choice of classes.
Dr Dennis Ireland, Head of Mathematics
Learn how to run a Rock Band
Learn how to run a rock band with Murdoch Business School
Sunday 26 July, 9.30am-2pm
Get involved in all aspects of managing a band! Learn about event management and explore copywriting laws and regulations, as well as what happens with the money - who actually owns the music?
This event is for Year 10 to 12 students. To register for the event, contact Chelsea Little by calling 9360 6279 or email c.little@murdoch.edu.au
Town of Mosman Park Youth Encouragement Grants
“Recognising, assisting and motivating young people to achieve their goals.”
Annually, four Youth Encouragement Grants are offered to all young Mosman Park residents between the ages of 13 and 18 years inclusive. The purpose of the grants is to assist the recipients to reach their personal best in categories including Community Service, Academic Study, Sport and Recreation and Arts and Culture. Applications are open to young people between the ages of 13 to 18 inclusive who reside in the Town of Mosman Park and close Friday 31 July 2009.
Please contact the Town’s Senior Community Development Officer on 9384 1633 for more information and an application form. Alternatively visit www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au
What’s On Senior School
Music Support Group Meeting (Verdi Room)
Monday 27 July
PISA Testing
Tuesday 28 July
Senior Basketball and Soccer (Round 1)
Wednesday 29 July
National Chemistry Quiz
Thursday 30 July
Year 11 Father Daughter Breakfast (6.45am, Dining Room)
Friday 31 July
College Production Dress Rehearsal (9am-5pm, Hadley Hall)
Sunday 1 August
Senior Basketball and Soccer (Round 2)
Wednesday 5 August
Senior School Assembly (11.45am-12.45pm, Hadley Hall)
Australian Mathematics Competition
Thursday 6 August
College Production
Thursday 6 August
Friday 7 August
College Production
WA Schools Orchestra Festival (Perth Modern School)
Saturday 8 August
WA Schools Orchestra Festival (Perth Modern School)
Sunday 9 August
Head of the River – IGS Rowing Regatta (Champion Lakes)
Saturday 15 August
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