Pre-Primary to Year 2 at MLC

Pre-Primary to Year 2

Where Curiosity Begins and Confidence Grows

At Methodist Ladies’ College, learning starts strong. From Pre-Primary to Year 2, we lay the foundations for a lifetime of thinking, questioning and creating. Through a structured yet responsive program, our youngest students are nurtured as capable learners, empowered to take agency in their learning while being supported by expert educators and a deeply connected school community.

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Intentional Learning in the Classroom

Our Pre-Primary, Year 1 and Year 2 students benefit from a research-backed, evidence-informed approach to learning. Literacy and numeracy are prioritised each morning through explicit instruction, while afternoons are dedicated to inquiry-based, integrated learning that fosters student agency.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Wellbeing & Belonging

Wellbeing is woven into every part of the day in our Pre-Primary to Year 2 classrooms. Our youngest students are supported to feel safe, valued and confident as they begin their school journey through:

• Buddy Programs: Connecting students across year levels to help build connections and allow our younger girls to feel part of a bigger community.
• House System: Every student is assigned a House in Pre-Primary and joins regular House meetings and activities.
•Psychological Support: Our dedicated Junior Years Psychologist is available to support both students and families as needed, providing an added layer of expertise.

The MLC Difference

Pre-Primary, Year 1 and Year 2 students at MLC don’t just go to school—they become part of a thriving, connected community. As the youngest members of our one-campus College, they benefit from both a nurturing early years environment and access to the broader experiences, traditions and facilities of the whole school:

• Participate in whole-school assemblies and services, building confidence and cross-year connections.
• Enjoy access to exceptional facilities including the Library, performance spaces, MLC/CCGS Aquatic Precinct, sporting grounds and playgrounds, all within walking distance of their classrooms.
• They take part in annual highlights like the Nativity Play, Grandparents’ Day, Mother’s Day, the Father’s Day Social and Barclay Picnic.

This early access to shared spaces and experiences fosters a strong sense of belonging and identity, helping our students feel seen, valued and connected — now and for years to come.

Support Every Step of the Way

From transition to intervention, we are by their side:

• Orientation & Community Welcome: Kindergarten students spend a day in Pre-Primary to meet peers and experience Junior Years life. Families are also invited to attend a Community Welcome Morning to explore campus and prepare for a confident start.
• In-class intervention programs: We offer two targeted support programs—Bond Blocks (10 minutes a day to consolidate number facts) and MiniLIT (small-group early literacy support delivered by the same team as InitiaLIT). Both are run within the classroom environment, ensuring students receive the help they need without being withdrawn from learning or peers. • Collaborative support system: Classroom teachers are supported by a dedicated Junior Years Leadership Team consisting of the Pre-Primary–Year 2 Leader, Head of Junior Years and Deputy Principal ELC-Year 6. This ensures expert guidance across both curriculum and pastoral care.
• Out of School Hours Care (OSHC): Our on-campus OSHC program offers before- and after-school supervision with fun, engaging activities designed to support wellbeing and social connection in a safe environment.

Pre-Primary to Year 2 at MLC