Busy Term 1 ends
Traditionally a shorter term, Term 1 seemed to pass even quicker with the amount of wonderful activities on offer for our students. The impact these extra events has on students feeling connected to the College cannot be underestimated. A student who gets involved and participates in activities outside of the classroom is often a student who is happy and has a positive experience at school. I challenge all students to bring that mindset into Term 2.
Thank you to all host families
A big thank you to the students and families that hosted our Japanese sister school students this term. Reports from Japan voice many thanks for the wonderful experience given generously and with real hospitality. I hope the friendships shared continue to grow and enrich the experience of our students who had the opportunity to share time with our Japanese friends. It will be good for our students to be welcomed by the same students when they visit Japan in September.
Child safety
Visitors to the College will notice new posters indicating that MLMC is an active Child Safe School that commits to the provision of a supportive environment that holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility. More information on how we ensure we are a Child Safe School can be found on the College website. Please remember, if you have any questions or concerns about child safety at the College, feel free to give me a call.
Central Australia
Planning for our annual Year 10 Central Australia trip is well underway with a record number of students applying. This year has seen an increase in the numbers attending, with the College now taking 80 students (two buses). As is always the case, more students have applied than we have positions for. Should your child have a change of heart and no longer wish to take up an offer, we ask that you notify the College immediately so that a replacement can be offered the spot quickly.
Winter uniform
Term 2 also sees the change in uniform to our winter uniform. Please remember that although the first two weeks allow for a transition from summer to winter, there is no mixing of the two. For example, boys should not be wearing long-sleeved shirts without a tie.
Uniform shops — school holiday hours
The Bob Stewart Uniform Shop will be open for trading on two days only during the school holidays. It will be open on Saturday 6 April (9.30am-2.00pm), which is the first day of the month, and also on Thursday 18 April (9am-2.00pm), the day before Good Friday. It will reopen on the first day back for Term 2, on Tuesday 23 April (8.00am-4.00pm). The Second Hand Uniform Shop, which is run by the P&F, will be closed both weeks of the school holidays. It will reopen in the first week of Term 2.
School holiday office closure
In the first week of the school holidays the office will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday but it will be CLOSED on Wednesday 10 April (for a professional development day). And on Friday 12 April the office will close at 1.00pm (due a planned power outage).
For the second week of the school holidays the office will be closed for the entire week and reopen at the start of Term 2, on Tuesday 23 April.
IT notice
Due to upgrading works happening around the College these Term 1 holidays, please note that online services will be offline from the evening on Friday 12 April to the morning of Monday 15 April. IT staff will endeavour to restore online services by the afternoon of Monday 15 April.
I wish you all a restful, safe a meaningful Easter break and look forward to working with you in Term 2.
