K-12
Growth and renewal at MLC
This is a very exciting time for the College as we welcome our new Principal, Ms Rebecca Cody, to our community. Many activities over the next few weeks will symbolise the ‘growth and renewal’ that we foreshadowed back in February when Ms Cody's appointment was announced.
As we engage with this next phase of MLC's development, however, I want to ensure that we recognise also the exemplary way in which Ms Yvonne Palmer has carried the role of Acting Principal during the past six months. Our most sincere thanks are due to Ms Palmer and also to her whole leadership team (many of whom have also been in ‘acting’ roles) for their amazing work in ensuring that MLC's momentum for ‘striving for the highest’ has been sustained during this important period of transition from the past to the future. Thanks Yvonne, on behalf of us all!
Professor Lesley Parker, Chair of Council
Values Colours awarded in 2009
Congratulations to the following girls for achieving Values Colours:
Full colour
Lis-Marie Hunt
Alexandria Mak
Caitlin Mitchell
Olivia Evangelisti
Camille Whitehead
Jacinta Katula
Rachel Clowes
Georgia Payne
Marlene Crone
Half Colour
Ally Beattie
Ashleigh Kotula
Emma Hollins
Rev Anne Wright, Chaplain
Baptism classes
Each year, some students elect to do baptism preparation classes with Rev Wright and participate in a Baptism Sunday afternoon event in mid to late November.
If you would like to enrol your daughter for baptism (sometimes called christening) and she has not previously been baptised, please contact Rev Anne Wright on awright@mlc.wa.edu.au or Jethro Currie on jcurrie@mlc.wa.edu.au or phone the school on 9384 4000.
The process begins with a meeting of interested parents to discuss the event.
Rev Anne Wright, Chaplain
Music News
Music Results
Western Australian Schools’ Jazz Festival
The Senior Jazz Band (Years 7-12) performed at the Western Australian Schools’ Jazz Festival held at Scotch College, with the following results:
Division Senior Full - awarded an Outstanding
Awarded the Senior Ensemble Front Line Billy Hyde Award $600
Individual Citations for Musicianship $25:
Rosie Taylor (Drums)
Stephanie Jones (Saxophone)
Stephanie Jones (Saxophone) was awarded the WA Jazz Society Award (Improvisation Award of $100 and 12 months membership to the WA Jazz Society - Charles Hotel).
North Perth Music Festival
Congratulations to the following students on their excellent results at the North Perth Music Festival:
Marlene Crone: Honourable Mention, Strings Open Championship
Stephanie Jones: Second Place, Open Classical Guitar Section
The Presti String Quartet (Esther Buckeridge, Marlene Crone, Jessica Kong and Noelle Zhao) achieved an excellent result for their performance.
Joondalup Eisteddfod
The MLC Chorale has once again been awarded the City of Joondalup Eisteddfod Mayor’s Cup for its performance in the Eisteddfod on Saturday 29 August. The Chorale received the highest score from a school entry in the Choirs sections. Representatives from the College will receive the cup at the Winners’ Concert at Edith Cowan University on Friday 18 September. Stephanie Jones has been invited to play her guitar at the concert.
Australian Music Examinations Board
Congratulations to the following students on their excellent results in the Australian Music Examinations Board examinations:
Marlene Crone (Year 12), Grade 8 Piano for Leisure, High Distinction
Mallory Evans (Year 9), Grade 2 Singing for Leisure, Credit
Sarah Gardner (Year 9), Grade 4 Clarinet, Credit
Audrey Yeo (Year 6), Grade 1 Clarinet, Honours
My Big Gig
The MLC Rock Band, The Vains, performed this week in My Big Gig, a rock band competition for local schools which was held at Canning Vale College. The competition ran over four days with more than 40 Bands from independent and Government schools performing. Georgina Kingsley (Year 11) was awarded the Most Outstanding Performer in the competition.
WA Symphony Orchestra Orchestral Training Program
Congratulations to Marlene Crone (Year 12) who has been accepted into the WA Symphony Orchestra Orchestral Training Program for Strings. This program is designed to give a select number of talented string participants an opportunity to be mentored by a WASO musician and participate in rehearsals for a concert program. Marlene will then have the opportunity to audition for casual employment at WASO.
Year 11 and 12 Music Recital
The Year 11 and 12 Music Recital will be held in the Stephen Lee Auditorium, Middle School, on Wednesday 14 October at 7pm. Year 11 and 12 Music students will each be performing two contrasting pieces from a variety of periods. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear our very talented senior students perform pieces they have been preparing for their examinations. Refreshments will be served during the interval. Admission is free.
Semester 2 Music Concert
The Semester 2 Music Concert will be held in Hadley Hall on Tuesday 20 October at 7.30pm, following the opening of the Creative Arts Exhibition in the foyer at 6.45pm. All College Music ensembles will be performing in the Concert. Junior School students are encouraged to stay after their performance to listen to the more senior ensembles. Students involved in the Concert will shortly receive a note outlining details of the evening.
Vocal Recital
The Vocal Recital will be held on Sunday 25 October at 2pm in the Stephen Lee Auditorium, Middle School. Vocal students from Years 5 to 12 will perform solos and duets in different styles, including Classical, Musical Theatre, Popular and Jazz. Students who are learning privately, and who wish to perform in the recital, are asked to give details of their piece to the Music Coordinator, Mrs Sue May, by Friday 16 October. Entry is by gold coin donation. Afternoon tea will be served at the conclusion of the recital.
Bobby Gallo, Director of Music
Uniform Shop
During the holidays, the Uniform Shop hours will be open from 10am to 3pm on Friday 9 and Monday 12 October.
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 . 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
Tutoring service through your local library
The College has received information regarding a tutoring service that Western Suburbs libraries are launching this week. The service is called yourtutor and is offered to all students who have a current library membership card for Western Suburbs libraries.
The link to this service is located on the Town of Claremont website www.claremont.wa.gov.au – Library-Online Resources. It is available Monday to Friday from 4 to 8pm. A company called Tutoring Australasia, which asserts that all tutors are Australian-educated and accredited for online tutoring, provides the service.
Each individual session is 20 minutes. Subjects covered include Mathematics for students in Years 4 to 12, Science covering Years 4 to 12 and general English skills such as punctuation, grammar and essay writing. Help is also offered with assignment research and note-taking skills.
Should your daughter be interested in using this service, visit the website at www.yourtutor.com .au or contact your Western Suburbs library for more information about this service.
Sue Moss, Acting Assistant Head of Senior School
MLC Netball Club Finals
Our netball season ended last weekend with eight of our 15 finals teams making the grand finals. The weather again played a part, especially in the earlier timeslot where the three Year 8 teams had to contend with their opponents and some nasty wind and rain. However to their credit, they all persevered and put up some wonderful displays of teamwork and sportsmanship. Though we did not win any of these earlier finals, all girls worked their hardest and should be as proud of themselves as we are of them.
At 1pm we had two teams competing and both worked really hard to win their games. That came true for the MLC Purple team under the wonderful leadership of its Collegian coach, Carmen Papaluca (’06). MLC Yellow (Year 9) worked with a lot of injuries but were inspiring to their supporters and step-in coach Brittany Whitehead (’08).
The Club’s greatest challenge was at 2.30pm when teams in Divisions 2, 4 and 6 all played simultaneously. Games were played under duress as opposing teams desperately wanted to win. These teams consisted of Year 10 and 11 players who trained and worked hard throughout the four-month long season. Ably led by Collegians Claire Robinson (’08) and Danielle Wright (’05), two teams tried until the last whistle to grab the lead. Our number 1 team, coached by Gayle Watson-Galbraith, had extremely tough competition. People watching this game were mesmerised with the quality of the game and the skill required to stay in contention. Throughout the game there was only one or two difference in the scores. The final result was 35-34 to MLC, which was fantastic result.
I would like to congratulate all teams for their efforts this season. We beat bad weather, rowing and music commitments, and illness to field teams each week. Our club members are wonderful at helping other teams out and for this I am very grateful. Gayle and I look forward to you all returning for the 2010 season.
Kate Gairns, Netball Coordinator
Walk to Cure Diabetes
Year 4 student Rachel Gower is participating in Walk to Cure Diabetes, an event that raises money to fund vital research to help find a cure for Type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition which affects over 140,000 Australians and millions of people, world-wide.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that is not caused by diet or lifestyle, or through any fault of the sufferer. People don't grow out of it and there is no cure, yet. Even with the best care, a person with Type 1 diabetes risks developing long-term health complications. For example, diabetes:
• Is the number one cause of adult blindness
• Is the number one cause of amputations (not caused by an accident)
• Increases by five times the risk of stroke
• Causes over 40 per cent of cases of kidney failure
• Is the sixth leading cause of death in Australia
To sponsor Rachel’s walk, visit her personal website to make a donation - All donations are gratefully received and will help researchers find get closer to finding a cure.
Rev Anne Wright, Chaplain
Café Volunteers required
Volunteers are required to help in the Café during Week 10 of Term 3 and throughout Term 4 from 10am to 1pm.
Working in the Café is a wonderful opportunity to participate in your girls’ school life and meet other members of the College community and your daughter's friends.
Parents who would like to help out by doing a shift should call Helen in the Café on 9383 0228.
Become a founding member
MLC Foundation membership is open to individuals with an interest in supporting the Foundation to generate funds needed for investment in a wide variety of programs, projects and infrastructure including scholarships, buildings/facilities, and teaching and learning resources including library and technology. Gifts to these Foundation funds are tax deductible.
The Foundation is seeking founding members during the Partnering for their Future campaign. Members will be the first to receive quarterly communications on the financial wellbeing of the Foundation and progress of the College Campus Plan including:
• Investment strategy
• Investment report
• Building progress
Foundation members are also offered a priority booking period for special events at MLC and invitations to exclusive events, such as bi-monthly ‘thought leadership’ briefings with Chair of MLC Foundation, John Goodlad.
For more information on becoming a member of the Foundation, please contact Suzanne Fisher, Fundraising Coordinator, by emailing foundation@mlc.wa.edu.au or call 9384 4000.
Suzanne Fisher, Fundraising Coordinator
Support Toybox charity
MLC families are offered a special invitation to subscribe to Australia's most entertaining luxury lifestyle magazine, Box Magazine, which is a major supporter of ToyBox International, a charitable trust that raises funds for special needs children around Australia.
Box Magazine supports ToyBox with a unique fundraising model in which all profits from magazine subscription sales go directly to filling grants that help Australia’s sick and disadvantaged children.
Click here to subscribe.
Suzanne Fisher, Fundraising Coordinator
Congratulations
Year 11 student Ella Trimboli placed 15th in her age group at the World Triathlon Championships (Sprint Distance).
Year 8 student Tian Beckett won silver in the JW15 Criterium and JW 15 8 kilometre Individual Road Time Trial Finals at the Australian Cycling Junior Road Championships, and placed 15th in the 25kilometre road race final.
Minjee Lee (Year 8) made the record books as being the youngest winner of the Royal Fremantle Golf Club women’s championships.
Junior School teacher Jo Halliday and Hamish have welcomed a baby boy to their family.
Actor Freya Tingley (Year 10) has achieved a part in a short film and been selcted for the part of Charley in Oliver Twist being put on by the Harbour Theatre Company.
Senior School
From the Head of Senior School
To all Senior School Concerto Night performers …take a bow! Concerto Night 2009 was an amazing display of talent that provided top entertainment for the audience. Congratulations to Bobby Gallo, Andrea Carter, Catherine McRae conductors on the night and all Music staff and tutors who finessed the performances. We also acknowledge the big contributions by our support staff in the Music Department and across the College who contributed to making it such a fine evening of entertainment.
I am also happy to announce that Chorale Choir has been awarded the City of Joondalup Eisteddfod Mayors Cup as the most outstanding school choir at the Eisteddfod. Congratulations to all involved.
Year 11 student Georgina Kingsley was awarded the Most Outstanding Performer at MY BIG GIG held at Canning Vale College on 16 September. The Rock Band competition runs over four days with more than 40 Bands from private and government schools competing. Congratulations!
Well done to staff and students involved in last week’s IGSSA Athletics. There were some outstanding ‘Personal Bests’ achieved on the day and the team should be proud of its effort. We also acknowledge the big contribution made by our Physical Education department, particularly the Athletic coaches who contribute time and expertise to support the girls in their sporting endeavours.
Congratulations to the MLC Netballers who played in the finals. There were some very close encounters and the challenging conditions over the last three weekends certainly assured Netball as a winter sport. Our thanks go to the many coaches, coordinators and team supporters, and of course to our parents.
Year 12 girls are currently negotiating their final school exams. They will return to a busy program for the final two weeks of school leading up to their Graduation Service and Valedictory Dinner on Monday 26 October, after which they will be totally focused on their WACE Examinations or thinking about employment options leading into Christmas. I wish them all some well earned planned ‘time out’ over the two week break as they gear-up for completion of course programs and the challenges ahead.
The Prefect election process will conclude with interviews of the successful candidates to help decide on the allocation of Portfolios. Our thanks go to all 87 students who engaged in the process, which was a testament to the willingness and ability of the current Year 11 group to be student leaders. Prefect Elects will be announced at our first Assembly on 13 October, and handover will take place later in Term 4.
In Term 4, girls move back into summer uniform so please check to ensure all items are clearly labeled with your daughter’s name. We will invite girls to check the accumulated lost property and help diminish its size as Term 3 closes.
Leisa Maslin, Acting Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School
Year 11 students and parents
A reminder that final Mathematics and Japanese examinations for Year 11 students will be held in Week 2 of Term 4 as follows:
2AB – Mathematics
Wednesday 21 October, 8:50am – 12:30 pm
2CD – Mathematics
Wednesday 21 October, 8:50am – 12:30 pm
3AB – Mathematics
Wednesday 21 October, 8:50am – 12:30 pm
3AB – Specialist Mathematics
Thursday 22 October, 8:45am – 11:45 am
Go to Period 3 or lunch for 2AB Japanese students - 11:45am – 12:30pm
2AB – Japanese
Thursday 22 October,12:30pm – 3:30 pm
Students will receive full details from their respective teachers.
Dr Dennis Ireland, Head of Mathematics
Second hand book exchange
The CSA runs an annual book exchange as a service to families who wish to buy and sell second-hand text books.
Books sell at 50 or 70 per cent of the new cost, depending on their condition. Only books listed for use in the 2010 booklist and study guides will be handled. A commission of 20 per cent will be charged by the CSA on all books sold. Information on which books will be able to be sold, and how to prepare books for sale, will be sent to all students in Term 4.
Middle and Senior School students need to drop off the books they wish to sell on Monday 30 November, between 8 and 11am. The location for the drop-off point will be advised next Term.
Books will be available for purchase on Tuesday 1 December from 7.30am – 12 noon. The venue will be confirmed next Term.
Volunteers are required on each day. If you can help, please email CSA representatives Robynne Richards at prhkt@westnet.com.au or Kath Staniforth at kath0777@bigpond.com or Greg Schicker (CRO) gschicker@mlc.wa.edu.au with your availability.
Outstanding German exam results
MLC students performed extremely well in this year’s German DAS exam, with Year 12 student Jenna Ong being awarded first position in Division 1, closely followed by Stephanie Sim and Sharanyaa Shanmugakumar, who placed equal second in this very competitive division.
In Division 2, Year 11 student Myoorra Ratnasingham was awarded second position overall, with Megan Lester placing fourth in the State. All students who competed should feel extremely proud of their achievement. The prize-giving ceremony will be held early in Term 4 at MLC.
Stephanie Honner, Teacher of German
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