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ARTICLES
New MLC Principal - Commencing 2023
Tuesday 17 May 2022
The Methodist Ladies’ College Council are pleased to announce that Ms Rebecca Clarke will be the next Principal of Methodist Ladies’ College, commencing in January 2023.
2022 Innovation in Education Festival
Thursday 5 May 2022
As the 2022 Innovation in Education Festival draws closer, Director of Innovation at MLC Meagan King reflects on her own experience with innovation and why it is essential in education. MLC are very excited to once again host the Perth Innovation in Education Festival, from 27-28 September this year.
Empowering Young People in the Digital World
Friday 18 March 2022
Reflecting on the pages of her doctoral thesis, ‘Social Networking and Young People: Privileging Student Voice,’ Dr Marie Perry ponders the complexities of today's digital world and its effect and influence on young people. Included are eight tips to promote healthy boundaries and relationships with technology and your child.
Innovation in Education Festival
Monday 14 June 2021
As we embolden our students to be flexible thinkers who are creative and innovative, so must we, as a College and as a staff team, be inventive thought-leaders in education. We are very excited to be hosting the inaugural Innovation in Education Festival at MLC this year.
Introducing Our Reimagined Initiative
Thursday 18 February 2021
At MLC we don’t want to mould students to fit a certain pathway, instead we want to create an environment which encourages self-reflection and uniqueness. This guiding principle has led us to an exciting new partnership with Purposeful, which will enable our Year 10 students to form meaningful pathways.
Diverse Pathways
Wednesday 3 February 2021
Our Class of 2020 know a thing or two about finding their way through an unprecedented time in history and making headlines for their indisputable successes. A few of our 2020 graduates returned to MLC to share their unique journeys with us, from their time at MLC to exploring their future pathways.
Celebrating Unique Passions at MLC Boarding
Wednesday 27 January 2021
Joining our Boarding family was an opportunity for Eloise to find her passion and make friends for life. Year 11 student Eloise began her journey at MLC at the start of 2020 and hasn’t looked back.
Providing a Platform for Young Talent
Wednesday 13 January 2021
Since beginning piano lessons at the age of three, MLC student Hannah Wang’s passion for music has been nurtured both at home and at school. Hannah started at MLC in Year 2 and has since mastered both the piano and violin. In 2019, she was awarded an MLC Council Music and Special Principal Scholarship. Find out how MLC Scholarships empower and provide unique opportunities for girls.
Celebrating the Class of 2020
Monday 21 December 2020
As a whole of school community, we congratulate all of our Year 12 graduates on striving to achieve their personal best in an unforgettable year. They are young women of tremendous capability, resilience and character and will go onto achieve their aspirations beyond MLC.
Why is Innovation so Important?
Wednesday 5 August 2020
The development of curiosity, perseverance, resilience, adaptability, collaboration and creativity are just some of the skills that educators have long acknowledged as crucial for students to thrive. In this article, our Director of Innovation Mrs King highlights how to effectively innovate in education and outlines the unique, research-based learning opportunities being developed at MLC.
Attuning to Your Daughter
Friday 24 July 2020
We know how important attachment is for the development of children and adolescents, as they aim to ultimately form ‘secure attachment’ in their connections to others. In this piece, our Clinical Psychologist Annmarie Decotter explains the process of emotional attunement.