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2022 Handbook Junior Secondary School
Contents Welcome to Junior Secondary School____________________________________________ 4 An MLC education___________________________________________________________________________ 6 Structure of MLC____________________________________________________________________________ 8 Daily Schedule________________________________________________________________________________ 11 Term Dates______________________________________________________________________________________ 12 Curriculum______________________________________________________________________________________ 14 House System_________________________________________________________________________________ 19 Education Outdoors________________________________________________________________________ 19 Leadership______________________________________________________________________________________ 22 Wellbeing_________________________________________________________________________________________ 23 Practical information______________________________________________________________________ 24 College map____________________________________________________________________________________ 25 Parents Association________________________________________________________________________ 26 Cover image: Matisse relaxes before Assembly with her Home Group; a source of new friends and familiarity through the secondary school transition Junior Secondary School Handbook 2022
Year 7 and 8 classes take place in our Nicholas Learning Centre; a recently refurbished, dedicated home for Years 7 and 8. 3
Welcome to Junior
Secondary School
It is a joy to work with your daughter as she transitions to
secondary school.
When students feel a sense of belonging to their school
community, their academic, social and personal development
flourishes and they begin to be able to develop the confidence,
optimism and resilience to become world-ready women in
Junior Secondary School.
Our new Nicholas Learning Centre has been specifically built
to optimise connections with peers and teachers in conjunction
with the wonderful resources available throughout the College
for Year 7 and 8 students.
This handbook provides you with valuable information regarding
Junior Secondary School procedures and a reference to assist
you and your daughter in readying you for commencement at
MLC. It can be used in conjunction with the other resources
available online at mlc.vic.edu.au.
Additional information regarding your daughter’s curriculum
Ms Cathie Ireland with Junior Secondary Students will be outlined at Information Evenings at the beginning of her
commencement year.
Developing a relationship with families is essential to building
community and connectedness. In order to foster this
communication please do not hesitate to contact us by phone,
email or in person via the contact details in this booklet.
If you are unsure about where to direct your query please
contact the Junior Secondary School office as a starting point.
I hope that 2022 is a great year and I look forward to welcoming
you and your daughter to MLC’s Junior Secondary School.
Ms Cathie Ireland
Head of Junior Secondary School
Junior Secondary School Handbook 2022
Students enjoy recess in
the gardens of the Nicholas
Learning Centre, a dedicated
home for Years 7 and 8 designed
to simplify the transition to
secondary school
5
An MLC education
MLC has over 139 years’ experience successfully educating
girls to be the citizens the world needs. MLC teaching and
educational support staff understand girls and the particular
way they learn, develop and communicate.
Our programs have been specifically designed to help girls
achieve their best, and their effectiveness is borne out in A home for Junior Secondary School
our consistently outstanding academic results as well as our
students’ achievements and successes in all areas of school life. The Nicholas Learning Centre
With a proudly progressive and diverse reputation, we have The purpose-built Nicholas Learning Centre (NLC) was
a long history as a welcoming, inclusive community where designed to ensure the best learning outcomes are delivered
students from all walks of life and backgrounds learn and to our Junior Secondary School Students. The NLC includes
achieve together. 24 configurable learning spaces for Year 7 and 8 Home Groups,
as well as state of the art indoor and outdoor learning and
recreational spaces, including:
- Flexible layouts that can be easily moved and adjusted to suit
every type of class or collaborative environment, including
multiple classes simultaneously
- Variety of lounges, seating booths and ‘break out’ areas
- Mobile presentation screens
- Television studio and editing suite, including green-screen
capabilities
- 3D Printers Wet areas
- Collaborative spaces Laptop Charging lockers
- Media Wall
The sports oval adjacent to the building has also been re-
surfaced as part of this development with students and sports
staff looking forward to using this new multi-purpose outdoor
sports space.
This future-focused development unlocks the potential for a
MLC Students sitting on the front lawns in 1913
series of interconnected facilities, cementing MLC’s position as
an innovator in education.
Click here to find out more about the NLC and hear
reflections from our students.
Junior Secondary School Handbook 2022
Year 8 students enjoying learning in the sunshine within the
diverse learning spaces of the Nicholas Learning Centre.
7
Structure of MLC
School Management Team Junior Secondary School executive
Principal Deputy Head of School
Ms Diana Vernon Mrs Penny Church
Senior Vice Principal The Deputy Head of School is accountable for the design
Ms Margaret Horton and day-to-day implementation of the Junior Secondary
School Student Wellbeing Program, along with leadership,
Vice Principal
management and organisation of Junior Secondary School.
Mr Mark Gray
Head of Senior School Student Coordinators
Dr Jennifer Bailey Smith Years 11 to 12
The primary role of the Student Coordinator is to foster
Deputy Head of Senior School student wellbeing. The Student Coordinator works closely
Ms Rebecca Akse Years 11 to 12 with the Home Group teachers, Subject teachers, Counsellors,
Chaplains, Deputy Head of School and Head of School. Student
Head of Middle School
Coordinators should be made aware of any issues: personal;
Mrs Melissa Lange Years 9 to 10
disciplinary or academic. It is the responsibility of the Student
Deputy Head of Middle School Coordinators to disseminate information regarding a student
Ms Belinda Buchanan Years 9 to 10 to relevant staff. There are two Student Coordinators for each
year level.
Head of Junior Secondary School
Ms Cathie Ireland Years 7 to 8
Curriculum Administrator
Deputy Head of Junior Secondary School
The Curriculum Administrator is responsible for the allocation
Mrs Penny Church Years 7 to 8
of students to subjects and any subsequent timetable
Head of Junior School changes. The Curriculum Administrator is also responsible for
Ms Louise Peyton K to Year 6 administration of NAPLAN testing, online Junior Secondary
School subject handbook, reporting and examination
Deputy Head of Junior School
responsibilities.
Mrs Deb Krumples K to Year 6
Director of MLC Banksia
The Director of MLC Banksia oversees the day-to-day operation
of the education outdoors site located on the Gippsland Lakes
for Years 5 – 8.
Junior Secondary School
Office hours 8 am – 4.30 pm JSS Activities Coordinator
All planned activities in the Junior Secondary School which
T: 9274 6462 require a venue booking, catering or special equipment are
E: junsecschool@mlc.vic.edu.au arranged through the JSS Activities Coordinator (with the
24-hour attendance line exception of student based excursions.) Such activities include:
T: 9274 8166 Parent Teacher Student Conferences, Information Evenings
and Celebration Evening. The Coordinator also assumes the
responsibility for lockers and seating allocation for Assemblies.
Junior Secondary School Handbook 2022
Student Support Services Head of department (learning)
Contact Student Counsellors regarding personal, family or Director of Learning and Curriculum
school-related issues of a serious or private nature. MLC offers Mr Tim Macdonald
a professional, confidential service to students and/or families.
Dramatic Arts and Speech and Drama
Ms Dana Duncan
Director of Learning Support
English
Ms Beth Gerondis
Ms Nicole Harris
E: gerondeh@mlc.vic.edu.au
Contact Student Support Services regarding developmental Home Economics
concerns and/or learning issues. Mrs Kim Weston
Humanities (History, Geography, Religious Education)
College Chaplain
Mr Eric Ryan
Mrs Jo Waterhouse
Languages (Chinese, French, Japanese)
E: waterhjw@mlc.vic.edu.au
Miss Chloé Briand
Health Centre Mathematics
Ms Geetha James
If students are unwell they must report to the Health Centre
and parents can collect students from the Health Centre if they Music
need to go home. Mr Christopher Hill
Physical Education
College Nurse
Mrs Jorja Harrison
Mrs Cathy Latimer
Science
The College nurses are on hand to address any student
Ms Miriam Beasy
health concerns.
Visual Arts
Mr Mark Threadgold
Parents and guardians can access the email addresses of
staff teaching their daughter through myMLCfamily.net.
When accessing this site, a ‘pop up’ box will appear which
you will need to complete to indicate that you understand
the MLC communication guidelines.
The Junior Secondary School office is located at the South entrance to
the Nicholas Learning Centre
9
Charlotte and Lily are working on their English assignment in the Nicholas Learning Centre’s break out study spaces Junior Secondary School Handbook 2022
Daily schedule
The day begins for JSS Students with Roll Call at 8.20 am in
their Home Group room with their Home Group teacher. The day
Preparing to start / daily organisation
is divided into four 75 minute periods. Some subjects will be Another significant part of the transition to secondary
held in the Home Room (e.g. Mathematics and English) and for school involves students having a wide range of subjects and
others, students move to specialist rooms (e.g. Art, Science and numerous teachers. We focus on assisting students to plan
Physical Education). ahead for each day.
In Year 7, the core subjects are often held in the Home Room
Planner
and students do not have to navigate their way to different
rooms early in their transition. At the start of the year students will receive an MLC JSS
Planner. This book will contain information about their
A ten day cycle is followed at MLC. Days 1 – 5 (Monday to
timetable, important events, organisation and homework
Friday) in Week 1 and Days 6 – 10 in the following week,
guidelines and some helpful strategies to assist them to
(Monday to Friday).
get organised.
There is a mid-morning recess and a lunch break. The school
day finishes at 3.20 pm on each day except Wednesday when Technology
students finish at 3 pm.
Students will be provided with their own notebook computer.
General assemblies and wellbeing sessions in Home Group The College-wide wireless network provides powerful
are held every cycle. These take place in a time called General connectivity and links to a wealth of information on the College
Period from 1.25 pm – 2.10 pm. Intranet. The ‘Student Daily’ is a useful resource that assists
students in knowing what is happening around the College. In
addition, information can be accessed through a mobile version
of MLC.net for smartphones, both iPhone and Android.
The daily timetable runs as follows:
MLC College star badge
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday The MLC school badge is always referred to as ‘The Star’.
The Star is the symbol of MLC and is engraved with the school
Roll Call 8.20 am – 8.30 am motto: ‘DEO DOMUIQUE’, which means ‘For God and Home’.
Students will receive their MLC Star at Orientation Morning.
The College colours are silver and green.
Period 1 8.30 am – 9.45 am
Starcard
Period 2 9.50 am – 11.05 am
An exciting item students will receive at the beginning of the
school year is the MLC StarCard. This card is a smart card
Recess 11.05 am – 11.25 am
and a student’s photo and name will be on this card. This card
is used as an identity card and as an alternative to cash for
Period 3 11.25 am – 12.40 pm purchases around the College. Using FlexiSchools, parents can
transfer funds onto their daughter’s Starcard so that purchases
Lunch 12.40 pm – 1.25 pm can be made in the Star Cafe. The StarCard is also used when
borrowing items from the Library and to access printing/
General Period 1.25 pm – 2.10 pm photocopying services at various places around the College.
Star café
Period 4 2.15 pm – 3.20 pm
The Star Café is the gourmet centre of the College where all
students and staff can purchase anything from a cup of soup to
sushi rolls; it is a popular meeting place.
Wednesday (days 3 and 8 only)
MLC bookshop
Roll Call 8.20 am – 8.30 am Entry to the MLC Bruce Turner Bookshop is via the Star Café
where members of the MLC community can purchase books,
Period 1 8.30 am – 9.45 am gifts, cards and stationery. The MLC bookshop is open during
Term time from 8 am – 4 pm.
Period 2 9.50 am – 11.05 am
Recess 11.05 am – 11.25 am
Period 3 11.25 am – 12.40 pm
Lunch 12.40 pm – 1.40 pm
Period 4 1.45 pm – 3.00 pm
11Term dates 2022
Term 1
Monday 03 January New Year's Day public holiday
Tuesday 04 January College Re-opens for 2022
Tuesday 04 January MLC Kindle Staff Return
Wednesday 05 January MLC Kindle Re-Opens – Students Return
Monday 24 January New Staff Orientation
Tuesday 25 January New Staff Orientation
Wednesday 26 January Australia Day
Thursday 27 January Staff Day
Friday 28 January Staff Day
Monday 31 January Staff Day
Monday 31 January Boarders Return, Tiddeman House Re-opens (12:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Tuesday 01 February Term 1 Commences - Students Return
Monday 14 March Labour Day
Friday 08 April Term 1 Concludes, Tiddeman House Closes (5:00 PM)
Friday 15 April Good Friday
Sunday 17 April Easter Sunday
Monday 18 April Easter Monday
Term 2
Monday 25 April ANZAC Day
Tuesday 26 April Boarders Return, Tiddeman House Reopens (12:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Tuesday 26 April Staff Day
Wednesday 27 April Term 2 Commences - Students Return
Wednesday 08 June Marking and Report Writing Day (Y7-12 student free)
Monday 13 June Queens Birthday
Friday 24 June Term 2 Concludes, Tiddeman House Closes (5:00 PM)
Junior Secondary School Handbook 2022Term 3
Friday 08 July New Staff Orientation
Monday 11 July Staff Day
Monday 11 July Boarders Return, Tiddeman House Reopens (12:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Tuesday 12 July Term 3 Commences - Students Return
Friday 09 September Term 3 Concludes, Tiddeman House Closes (5:00 PM)
Term 4
Sunday 02 October Boarders Return, Tiddeman House Reopens (12:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Monday 03 October Term 4 Commences - Staff and Students Return
Monday 31 October Mid Term Break (student free)
Tuesday 01 November Melbourne Cup Day
Friday 25 November Marking and Report Writing Day (Y7-12 student free)
Friday 02 December Term 4 Concludes for Prep - Year 11 Students
Friday 02 December Tiddeman House Closes (12:00 NOON)
Friday 09 December Teaching Staff Finish, Term 4 Concludes
Thursday 22 December MLC Kindle Students Finish
Friday 23 December MLC Kindle Staff Finish; MLC Kindle Closes for 2022
Friday 23 December College Closes for 2022
Sunday 25 December Christmas Day
Monday 26 December Boxing Day
Tuesday 27 December Christmas Day Observance
13Curriculum
Junior Secondary School (Year 7 – 8) is the time where
students are experiencing individual subjects, taught
by specialist teachers, for the first time.
Easy transition from primary school to this next level of learning
is central; subjects are learned in the familiar environment
of students’ Home Groups, with subjects such as Visual Art,
Science and Music taught in specialist classrooms.
Year 8 is also the first year students are able to begin choosing
elective subjects.
Subject variety is a hallmark of an MLC education. The College
offers one of the most extensive and engaging Years 7 – 12
curriculum offerings of any Australian school.
Click here to find out more about curriculum and learning
at MLC.
Students in Year 8 build an interactive electronic town using lego and
Arduino boards during STEAM Week
Our results
MLC is an open entry, non-selective school where we welcome
students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our exceptional
programs and staff ensure that our students consistently
achieve outstanding academic results, well above the state and
national average, as well as a holistic, well-rounded education.
STEAM
MLC has long had an interdisciplinary approach to learning with
a strong focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Arts and Design, Mathematics) subjects, and we recognise the
necessity of diverse disciplines, such as science and the arts,
coming together to drive innovation.
Click here to view our latest STEAM video
Junior Secondary School Handbook 2022Students in Year 7 practice
their engineering skills for the
Da Vinci Decathlon as part of our
Compass Program; our gifted and
talented curriculum
15Co-curricular activities
MLC’s range of co-curricular activities is one of the largest - Tennis (Term 1)
and most varied of any school in the country, including student
- Rising Stars Program
associations/ clubs and lunchtime activities.
- Tennis (Term 1); AFL (Term 2);
These are optional activities for your daughter to participate
in, in addition to their school day, and MLC students embrace - Volleyball (Term 3); Cricket (Term 4)
these opportunities!
- Cross Country (Term 1, 2)
These activities are scheduled before school, after school or
- Hockey (Term 2)
during lunchtimes. There are a myriad of opportunities in which
to participate, make new friends, get involved and experience - Netball (Term 2)
new challenges through house activities, sport, clubs, the arts
- AFL (Term 2)
and even international trips and tours.
- Athletics (Term 3)
- Badminton (Term 3)
Dramatic arts - Soccer (Term 3)
- Volleyball (Term 3)
For enquiries, please contact the Drama Administration Office
on 9274 6403 - Basketball (Term 4)
- Drama Club* (Term 1, 2, 3, 4) - Cricket (Term 4)
- Speech and Drama Lessons* (Term 1, 2, 3, 4) - Water Polo (Term 4)
- Theatre Sports (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
Intensive sport programs and lessons*
GSV (Interschool sports) For enquiries please contact the Physical Education Centre
(PEC) on 9274 6348
For Sport enquiries, please email sport@mlc.vic.edu.au
- Cheerleading (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Diving (Term 1)
- Dance (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Indoor Cricket (Term 1)
- Diving (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Softball (Term 1)
- Gymnastics (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Swimming (Term 1)
Junior Secondary School Handbook 2022Amy is competing in MLC’s
Intensive Swimming program;
one of many swim sports
on offer, including Diving,
Waterpolo, Competitive and
House Swimming
- Kayaking (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
Student associations/clubs and
- Year 8 Rowing (Term 4)
lunchtime activities
- Snow Sports (Term 1, 2, 3)
- Animanga Society (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Stars Netball (Term 1, 2, 3)
- AV Technical Training Sessions (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Swimming (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Art Group (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Tennis (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Brain Buzz (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Chess Club (Years 3 – 12) (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
Music - Coding Club (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
For music enquiries, please email music@mlc.vic.edu.au - Connecting to Country – Indigenous Perspectives
(Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Clarinet Ensemble (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- da Vinci Decathlon (Term 1, 2, 3)
- Drum Line (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Rainbow Alliance (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Flockart Band (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- The Green Team (Sustainability and Environment)
- Jazz/Rock Group (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
(Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- JSS Choir (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Literature Club (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- JSS Ensembles – General Info (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Lunchtime Recreational Gymnastics (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- JSS Orchestra (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- The Writers’ Guild (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- JSS Percussion Ensemble (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Pottery Club (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- JSS Saxophone Ensemble (Term 1, 3, 4)
- Walton Library Lunchtime Activity Program (Term 1, 2, 3)
- Private Music Tuition* (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Walton Library Craft (Term 4)
- String Orchestra (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Year 7 String Quartet (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
* Additional costs for these lessons / programs
- Year 8 String Quartet (Term 1, 2, 3, 4)
17Caption to go here
The House Athletics Carnival is a spirited annual event where students can
Junior Secondary School Handbook 2022 take part in a number of Athletics activities and show off their House pride.House system
Each MLC student from Prep to Year 12 is allocated a House
and is encouraged to participate and contribute to their House
throughout the year.
Four Houses were established in 1933 and the fifth,
Nevile, established in 1959. All are named after significant
benefactors, former Chairs of the MLC Council and former
Principals of the College.
Each student is placed into a House once they commence
at MLC. Through their Houses, students are encouraged to
participate in an extensive array of activities ranging from:
- Music
- Drama
- Debating
- Sporting round robins
- Swimming
- Athletics
- Cross Country Students perform their own music and choreography in the annual
House Music and Drama competition.
- House week activities.
Interhouse sport
For Sport enquiries, please email sport@mlc.vic.edu.au
- House Cheerleading (Term 1)
- Lunchtime Sport
- Badminton (Term 2)
- House Athletics Carnival (Term 3)
- Lunchtime Sport: Minor Games (Term 3)
- House Cross Country Carnival (Term 2)
- House Swimming and Diving Carnival (Term 4)
- Lunchtime Sport: Minor Games (Term 4)
- Year 7 House Sport (Term 4)
Other house activities
- House Theatre Sports (Term 3)
19Education Outdoors
MLC is fortunate to own and manage two dedicated remote
campuses in regional Victoria.
MLC Banksia and MLC Marshmead Year 7
MLC Banksia is a unique, curriculum based program, catering
Lake Explorers (6 days)
for students in Years 5 – 8 throughout the year.
A key objective of the Year 7 experience is to help students form
The pinnacle of our Education Outdoors program is the
friendships, bond with peers and develop stronger relationships
renowned and unique MLC Marshmead, where our Year 9
with one another and their Home Group teachers. Students focus
students spend a term living together on our specially-built
on personal development, environmental understanding, and
campus in Mallacoota.
the Indigenous values of the Gippsland Lakes region. In addition
to extending their bushwalking and camping skills, students
undertake environmental projects and navigation exercises.
MLC Banksia
Students in Years 7 – 8 attend a 6-day program throughout
the year. MLC Banksia experiences are theme based and have Year 8
strong links to the Kew curriculum.
Inside Out (6 days)
Each MLC Banksia experience is carefully and strategically
planned to enable effective personal skill development, where The Year 8 experience at MLC Banksia includes a strong focus
students undertake a range of new, age-appropriate challenges on sustainability and the development of environmentally
each time they return. conscious lifestyle choices.
In conjunction with experiential opportunities that traditionally Learning is practical and hands-on, incorporating both
occur in an outdoor education program, it is the structured individual and team activities. The Year 8 experience provides
learning that takes place which makes MLC Banksia unique. the link between Year 7 and the students’ eight weeks at MLC
Marshmead in Year 9. Students experience sailing, sea kayaking,
As an education-centred program, MLC Banksia utilises
caving and further develop their navigation and camping skills.
qualified and experienced teachers in Education Outdoors,
Student accommodation is in self-contained cabins and provides
and is supported by a raft of educational support staff and
a valuable introduction to the experience of independent living.
specialists.
One class or Home Group attend at a time, which means
students get to really know their classmates and form Click here to find out more about Banksia
solid, long-lasting friendships through their shared Banksia
experiences.
Click here to for a Banksia Campus Virtual Tour
Banksia bonds students together through fun challenges like
camping, rock climbing and bushwalking.
Junior Secondary School Handbook 2022Our Year 8 students embark on a day of sea kayaking at MLC Banksia.
21Leadership
In Years 7 and 8, students are provided with plentiful
opportunities to engage in leadership roles. Each position
has specific responsibilities, enabling students to discover
a role that aligns with their interests.
As Home Group Captain, some of the responsibilities include Chaplain and assists in the preparation of Chapel Services. JSS
supervising the physical environment of the Home Group and Music Leaders provide music support for all JSS Assemblies
working alongside the Home Group teacher to acknowledge and Chapels and Student Ambassadors demonstrate leadership
fellow students’ achievements and birthdays. The Social Service and commitment with their involvement in school tours,
Captain leads the class in their charity or project of choice, information sessions and welcoming everyone to the College.
organising fundraising activities and managing the finances.
Other House Leadership roles include Student Representative
The Green Queens promote environmental sustainability Council (SRC), House Captain, House Athletic Captain, House
awareness within the JSS and the larger MLC community; the Swimming Captain, House Debating Captain, House Sport
Technology Leader provides IT leadership and helps to promote Captain and House Music Captain.
positive social media usage. The Faith and Worship Captain
discusses the themes for Chapels and Assemblies with the
Siena can pursue leadership
opportunities across areas like Home
Group, Technology, Environment,
House Activities and Music
Junior Secondary School Handbook 2022Wellbeing
PROSPER framework Health centre
MLC has long been recognised for its high quality wellbeing The MLC Health Centre provides support to students and
programs, providing students with the best possible support as parents when a student is unwell or injured. It is open from
they learn and grow. 8 am – 4.15 pm daily during the school term and is staffed
by Division 1 Registered Nurses. If your daughter needs to go
Every student has a designated teacher who is directly
home for health reasons, she must present to the Health Centre
responsible for her wellbeing. Together with other key wellbeing
and the nurses will then contact you to discuss her care.
staff, this teacher acts as a focal point across a larger network
of support staff for students. If your daughter calls you to say she is not well, please remind
her of this procedure which will ensure a safe and timely hand-
MLC’s wellbeing programs are underpinned by the PROSPER
over of care.
framework. PROSPER (Positivity, Relationships, Outcomes,
Strengths, Purpose, Engagement, Resilience) integrates the
science of wellbeing and the latest research into positive
education with best practice teaching and learning.
Every student is well supported at each stage of her schooling
and development.
Click here to find out more about Wellbeing at MLC
23Practical information
MLC Uniform Information technology
MLC girls wear their College uniform with pride, knowing MLC has a well-earned reputation as an innovator in the use
that it identifies them as members of our respected learning of technology to enhance learning. The College was the first
community. school in the world to introduce a one-to-one laptop program
for students in 1990.
MLC’s official colours are green, white and silver. MLC’s uniform
offers a range of practical, timeless garments that are not only Today, MLC believes the effective integration of technology
long wearing, but also attractive and comfortable for students. in learning is a core element of 21st century teaching and
The Summer and Winter uniforms cater to Melbourne’s seasons learning.
and ensure students are suitably dressed all year round, while
Students in Years 7, 9 and 11 are given new notebook computers
the PE and sports uniforms allow students to participate in
in a school owned, mandated program that ensures students
physical activity with comfort and ease.
are using the latest in mobile computing technology.
T: (03) 9274 6422
E: uniform@mlc.vic.edu.au Enhanced learning
The Uniform Shop is managed by Bob Stewart, you can visit the The College is connected through a huge range of online
Uniform Shop at the College or click the button below to shop learning tools, resources and media collections. This is
online. supported by a College-wide student and staff intranet wireless
network, and teachers continually look for opportunities to
meaningfully embed technology in learning.
Click here to go to the Uniform Shop
The CCC
The MLC Centre for Computing and Communications (CCC) is
our comprehensive on-campus centre available to students and
MLC Bookroom staff for laptop and computer support. Hardware and software
issues can be resolved onsite, often on the same day.
Located on the lower level of the Woodgate Building, it is a
valuable resource for both students and staff. Open daily during
term time, students are able to purchase all their book and
stationery needs before and after school or at lunchtime. Getting to MLC
Supplies available in the Bookroom include: text books, cards, There are multiple public transport options close to MLC
movie tickets, art supplies and stationery items. ensuring students arrive to school and get home safely:
Information regarding next year’s booklists will be sent to you
later in the year. These can be ordered online through the Tram
Campion website www.campion.com.au. The route 16 tram stops directly outside of MLC on Glenferrie
Road, and connects to many other tram routes including routes
MLC Bookroom 8, 70, 72 and 75.
T: +61 3 9274 6346
Train
E: mlcbookshop@mlc.vic.edu.au
Glenferrie Railway Station is an easy 10 minute walk down the
Opening Hours road, serviced by the Belgrave/ Lilydale/Alamein lines.
8 am – 4 pm during term time
Click here to view MLC’s Transport Map
Campion Education
T: 1300 433 982
Click here to access Public Transport Victoria’s
Journey Planner
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34. Assembly 40. Gymnasium 26. Nevile Wing
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32. Art House 7. Hamley Centre Reception 23. Nicholas Learning Centre
15. Boarders’ Dining Hall 1. Junior School Prep – 2 27. Senior Science
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27. Book Centenary Building
29.Room 23.30. Krome
Junior Dining School
Secondary Room Office 12.13. Swimming
Print Centre Pool
35. David Loader Centre 19. Language Centre 14. The Residence
33. Cato Wing 1. Junior School Prep – 2 28. Senior School Office
18. Dramatic Arts / Dwyer Hall 27. Library 8. Tiddeman Boarding House
29. Centenary Building 3. Junior School Years 3 – 6 36. Senior Science
20. Dr Wood Learning Centre 9. Maintenance 27. Uniform Shop
35. David
21. Loader Centre
Dr Wood LC Eastern Courtyard Junior
4.25. School
Middle Office
School Office 27. Star Cafe
Woodgate Building
38. Elizabeth
18. Dramatic Tatoulis
Arts / Dwyer HallScience Wing 2. MLCDining
30. Krome KindleRoom 37. Student Support Services
11. Flockart
20. Dr Wood Hall
Learning Centre 10. Music School
19. Language Centre 41. Swimming Pool
6. Fitchett Chapel 26. Nevile Wing
21. Dr Wood LC Eastern Courtyard 27. Library 13. The Residence
17. Fitchett Hall / CCC 23. Nicholas Learning Centre
38. Elizabeth Tatoulis Science Wing Maintenance
9.39. Physical Education Centre Office 14. Tiddeman Boarding House
40. Gymnasium
11. Flockart Hall 25. Middle School Office 8. Uniform Shop
6. Fitchett Chapel 2. MLC Kindle 27. Woodgate Building
25Parents’ Association
The MLC Parents’ Association is a vibrant organisation
that provides opportunities for parents to connect with
one another, support their daughter’s education and enjoy
engagement with the College community.
The MLC PA is the overarching body for the Parent Special
Interest Groups, Year Level Liaisons and Special Event
committees.
All MLC parents automatically become members of the Parents’
Association and are invited to meetings, year level activities
and whole school events.
The Special Interest Groups encourage parent participation in
areas of particular interest to their family. The Special Interest
Groups include:
- Boarders Parents’ Committee
- Community Care Group
- Deaf Integration Support Group
- Friends of Art
- Friends of Music
MLC Parents’ Association events are a great way to connect with
- Friends of Snow Sports parents and guardians across the College.
- International Parents’ Committee
- Junior School Parents’ Committee
- Lost Property volunteers
- MLC Kayak Club
- Silver Star Rowing Club
- Year Level Representatives
The MLC Parents’ Association warmly welcomes your
involvement.
Junior Secondary School Handbook 2022Parents and Guardians
gather for drinks and
nibbles at the annual
PA meeting
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