Junior Years at MLC, Perth

In the Junior Years, MLC’s approach includes an explicit focus on literacy and numeracy, with small-group support and extension for English and Maths where needed. MLC also uses structured support planning and documented learning plans to coordinate support appropriately, using clear communication pathways to help students progress.

MLC encourages independence and confidence through calm, consistent routines and intentional everyday learning experiences. The Early Learning approach includes routines (such as mealtimes) designed to support skills like choice-making, turn-taking and fine motor development, alongside relationship-focused learning that helps children feel safe, secure and ready to explore.

Early primary learning at MLC focuses on building strong foundations, academically, socially and emotionally, so students can transition confidently into later years. As students progress, MLC’s learning approach continues to develop skills that support long-term success, including collaboration, ownership of learning and quality thinking. With the entire College on one connected campus, students benefit from continuity of culture, facilities and support structures as they move through each stage of schooling.

The Junior Years at MLC (Pre-Primary to Year 6) are designed to build strong foundations, friendships and confidence, supported by a connected campus and collaboration across year groups. Because signature programs and experiences can vary by year level, MLC encourages families to explore the Junior Years information for their child’s stage (Pre-Primary to Year 2, Years 3–4, and Years 5–6) and speak with the school about current opportunities and highlights.

MLC tracks student learning over time to understand progress, identify learning needs and support growth. The College’s learning framework emphasises using evidence and tracking to inform teaching and help students understand their learning goals and next steps.

In the Senior Years, MLC offers different pathway structures to support students’ goals and strengths. The workshop references two pathways—Stride (ATAR focus) and Pursuit (a non-ATAR pathway with stackable credentials/portfolio-based elements)—and MLC can confirm the official public descriptions so families understand what each pathway involves and how students are supported to choose.

After Year 10, the workshop notes reference two Senior Years pathway structures: Stride (ATAR focus) and Pursuit (a non-ATAR pathway with stackable credentials/portfolio-based elements). MLC can confirm the approved public wording that explains these pathways clearly and how students are supported to choose the right option.