Class of 2025 Highlights Booklet

Class of 2025 HIGHLIGHTS

Thrive in 2025

Welcome to the celebration for the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2025.

We are extremely proud of our students’ achievements, which encompass those who studied the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme or the Higher School Certificate (HSC). Across both pathways, our students have achieved outstanding outcomes that reflect their effort, resilience, and determination.

MLC School has offered both HSC and IB pathways for over 20 years. This choice is an important part of our School’s DNA, ensuring every student can select the program that best suits their aspirations and areas of interest. Providing this dual pathway is fundamental to equipping them for future success in an increasingly global landscape.

The Class of 2025 has demonstrated qualities that define MLC School – curiosity, courage and compassion.

They have embraced challenges, adapted to change, and grown into confident young women ready to make a meaningful impact beyond our gates.

Behind this year’s results lies 140 years of excellence in girls’ education, MLC School has educated over 20,000 young women since 1886. The young women of the Class of 2025 have demonstrated the character, tenacity, and curiosity that define the very essence of MLC School. Their success is equally measured in the confident, compassionate, and capable individuals they have become.

As they step into the next chapter – whether pursuing further study, embarking on careers, or exploring new horizons – they carry forward the values and skills nurtured here. They are prepared to lead with integrity, innovate with courage, and contribute positively to a world that needs their energy and vision.

This final milestone is also a testament to the dedication and tireless efforts of our teachers and staff, who have guided and inspired our students at every stage. Equally, the steadfast support and encouragement of parents and families have provided a strong foundation for each student’s success. Together, this fostered an environment where every student could flourish both academically and personally.

The character of the Class of 2025 is undeniable as they have truly thrived, and we look forward to seeing the extraordinary paths these young women will follow.

LISA MOLONEY Principal

Class of 2025

The School applauds all the students from the Class of 2025; they have done extremely well.

Of course, Year 12 is about so much more than the final exams. Our Year 12 students were involved and committed leaders who helped shape the life and culture of the School. We look forward to following their journey as Old Girls.

In line with our tradition of being leaders and innovators in girls education, MLC School was one of the earliest in NSW to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme to all students in Year 11 and Year 12 as an alternative to the Higher School Certificate (HSC). With a track record in the IB Diploma Programme for over 20 years, the programme is mature and ingrained in the School’s offering.

Both the HSC and IB Diploma provide a rigorous academic pathway to tertiary education around Australia and internationally. The IB Diploma Programme is suitable for those who enjoy a broad range of subjects including a language; while the HSC provides students with the capacity to dive more deeply into a particular field of study (for instance adding a number of science or history units).

As we celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025, we also look ahead with confidence. MLC School remains deeply committed to fostering academic excellence for every student, at every stage. Our enhanced Study Hub, dedicated academic support, high potential learning and learning enhancement programs, and future focused career initiatives ensure that each girl is equipped with the guidance, resources and encouragement she needs to thrive. We will continue to strengthen these offerings, empowering our students to set ambitious goals and realise their full potential for the next 140 years ahead.

MELISSA MCMAHON Head of Learning and Teaching

Our Results 2025

MLC School is proudly non-selective, our aim is to foster students who excel in academics, sport, and the arts.

IB SCORES OF 44 OUT OF 45

Natalie Andrianakos

Nadia Chan

Christine Jin

Amaya Karunakaran

Lefki Papadopoulos

HSC ALL-ROUND ACHIEVERS

These students achieved a result in the highest band in at least 10 HSC course units:

Eve Banyer

Sophia Bucci

Eleanor Sudha

Uma Singleton

Olivia Walker

Eloise Ward

Olivia Zein

CERTIFICATES OF DISTINCTION FOR THE IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

Congratulations to the 21 students who were awarded the Certificate of Distinction for Diploma Programme. These graduates have achieved an IB score of 40 points or more. This is equivalent to the NSW Premier’s All-Rounder Award in the HSC:

Natalie Andrianakos

Hannah Banks

Lara Bazzi

Nadia Chan

Emily Davis

Chloe Ho-Shon

Alyssa Hur

Christine Jin

Amaya Karunakaran

Han Zhang (Helen) Liu

Jossie Liu

Sarina Nagra

Lefki Papadopoulos

Amelie (Tess) Petschner

Hattie Russell

Sophia Shaikh

Aiesha Sivaranjan

Seraphima (Sima) Tebbutt

Amreen Thind

Tasha Wong

Annaliese Yan

Sophia Shaikh

Annaliese Yan Aiesha Sivaranjan

Congratulations to Maya Al-Soufi for placing first in state for German Beginners! MLC School is grateful to the NSW School of Languages for their support of our students.

Students on the HSC Distinguished Achievers List

Congratulations to those placed on the HSC Distinguished Achievers list for those who achieved a result in the highest possible Band for one or more courses. Overall, MLC School had 131 mentions on the Distinguished Achievers list with many girls achieving more than one mention:

Maya Al-Soufi

Amelia Armstrong

Ella Baker

Eve Banyer

Kristina Bitar

Sophia Bucci

Olivia Cassell

Hannah Chessell

Tiffany Chong

Erin Clowes

Christina Coffey

Cassia Davies

Zyah De Araujo

Ava Eshragi

Eloise Girard

Lana Goodall

Sophia Grave

Michaela Green

Isabel Gregory

Halle Hiss

Liliana Hollands

Sky Humphries

Lucinda Hutchins

Tascha Ireland

Tahlia Jeffery

Mia Johnston

Vadeesha Kanagaratnam

Elissa Kim

Shine Liang

Zoe Likely

Christy Luo

Imogen Luo Raju

Hoang Minh

Thu Mai

Lana McLean

Elora Nadarajah

Evie Papamanuel

Ava Parviz

Charlotte Penny

Miriam Pullinger

Nia Richards

Tiana Robinson

Kimaya Sethi

Laura Sherringham

Lily Grace Simmons

Eleanor Sudha

Uma Singleton

Olivia Walker

Eloise Ward

Gabrielle Wilkie

Olivia Zein

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HSC Showcase NOMINATIONS

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HSC Showcase SELECTIONS

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V-Fest 2025 SELECTION

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Young Writers NOMINATION

MLC School is proud of the following Year 12 HSC students who received nominations and selection for the prestigious HSC Showcases.

HSC Showcase Success SHOWCASE

Being nominated for an HSC Showcase is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to the hard work and talent of each student. A selection places the work at the highest level. These works are guided by teaching staff who offer their advice throughout the process.

ARTEXPRESS

ARTEXPRESS presents a selection of outstanding bodies of work by HSC Visual Arts students in NSW and her work was displayed at Hazelhurst from 9 Monday February to Sunday 12 April 2026.

Selection – Visual Arts Major Design Project

Elissa Kim – Columned Continuum

'My artworks aim to show an appreciation of traditional craft, highlighting the lack of it in the modern world today. The different figures embody the significance of history and culture, as it lies within architecture (pillars) representative of that specific time. The use of pillars as the main structure is pertinent as it allows incorporation of patterns and decorous style which are important in representing a period’s values and beliefs.' – Elissa

V-FEST

V-Fest is a distinguished student film festival held each year.

Congratulations to Eve Banyer for her V-Fest 2025 selection! Eve’s creativity has been recognised with selection into the Senior Section of V-Fest 2025. Her outstanding short film ‘Biloela’ was proudly screened at the historic Chauvel Cinema on Monday 8 December 2025.

ENCORE

ENCORE presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC Music students in NSW including performance and musicology.

Nominations – Music Performance

Tiffany Chong

Tiffany is an accomplished and dedicated pianist whose ENCORE nomination celebrates both her technical skill and expressive maturity. Over her program she delivered six significant works: the graceful Valse of the Flowers by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the powerful Toccatta by Aram Khachaturian, the evocative Australian contemporary piece Another Look at Autumn by Nigel Sabin, the lively Starburst by Ann Carr Boyd, the mature Polonaise in F Minor Op. 71 No. 3 by Frédéric Chopin, and the expressive Sonata Op. 7 Andante Molto by Edvard Grieg. In each, Tiffany demonstrated both technical fluency and creative interpretation. She actively sought feedback, applied it consistently, and honed her artistry through thoughtful practice –her journey over the course of the HSC shows significant growth and a confident musical voice.

Ava Parvis

Ava is an outstanding pianist who performed four pieces to a very high standard, demonstrating technical skills and mature musical expression. She performed the exhilarating Fantastie Impromptu by Chopin, a highly evocative performance of contemporary work Black Earth by Fazil Say, a beautiful rendition of Misty the popular jazz standard, and Jucaro Rhumba by Margaret Brandman that was full of character and energy. Ava worked so hard over the two years of the Music 1 HSC course and improved exponentially. She wouldn’t settle for anything less than perfection and dedicated many hours of daily piano practice to fulfil her goals.

Khushii Varma

Khushii is a gifted percussionist whose ENCORE nomination acknowledges her musical excellence and spirited involvement. She performed four compelling works – Tribal Grooves by Anthony Brahe, Concert Piece by Malcolm Arnold, Sonata for Timpani by John Beck, and Inspirations Diabolique by Rickey Tagawa – each delivered with technical clarity and expressive flair. Beyond her solo performances, Khushii immersed herself in the Music department, performing in bands and serving as snare-drum in cadets, fully embracing the life of music.

Nomination – Music Composition

Mia Johnston

Mia wrote three outstanding compositions this year, each very different but woven together by her playful compositional voice. Her Core composition was inspired by Australian Jazz greats such as Judy Bailey – a swinging, raucous big band piece with catchy melodies and surprising moments. Her extension pieces delved into more niche art music subgenres. She composed a string quartet inspired by the unique landscapes of Argentina, with Piazzolla-style tango colours. Finally, she wrote a punchy brass quartet, taking advantage of the deep resonance of the Tuba and the elasticity of the trumpet.

YOUNG WRITERS HSC ENGLISH EXTENSION 2

Ava Eshragi's English Extension 2 Major Work was nominated for possible inclusion for Young Writers.

This showcase presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC English Extension 2 students in NSW across a range of literary forms, with the selected works published in Young Writers.

Ava’s work, ‘Hystery’, a suite of poetic dramatic monologues, reimagines the female characters of Shakespeare’s Macbeth in a modern America. Her poetry’s rich lyricism and imaginative use of form work to challenge preconceptions about womanhood and reductive female archetypes, returning to these characters a sense of voice and agency.

OnSTAGE

OnSTAGE is an annual showcase of HSC Drama performances and individual projects that were held at the Seymour Centre in February 2026.

Nominations – Individual Project

Christina Coffey – Applied Research: Robert Lepage

Ava Eshragi – Symbols of Brides on Stage

Christina and Ava undertook an Applied Research Project in lieu of a performance or design project for their Individual Project.

Nomination – Group Performance

Congratulations to Amelia Armstrong, Evie Papamanuel, Ella Baker, and Macy Tanner-Black. Their performance of The Valium Girls was nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE.

Nomination – Individual Performance

The following students’ Individual Performance were nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE:

Ella Baker – Anne Boleyn

Olivia Cassell – The Age of Consent

Imogen Luo Raju – Rebecca

Evie Papamanuel – Spring Awakening

CALLBACK

CALLBACK presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC Dance students in NSW including core performance and composition.

Selection

Erin Clowes

Core Composition – Voodoo Doll

Nominations

Kristina Bitar

Core Composition – Boiling

Erin Clowes

Core Performance – Catch Catch Me Now

Core Composition – Voodoo Doll

Major Study Performance – Reversed

SHAPE

SHAPE is a selection of outstanding projects from HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students and was held at the University of Technology, Sydney from Monday 16 March 2026 to Saturday 11 April 2026.

Selection – Textiles and Design Major Design Project

Isabella Dodd Shipsey

With inspirations depicted from the fairytale The Little Mermaid and designer Iris Van Herpen, the textile art skirt and top set aims to echo the timeless nature of storytelling and ethereal, intricate beauty of marine life, with using traditional aquatic hues and various decorative techniques.

‘Textiles and Design has enabled me to flourish in my individuality and confidence by giving me a platform to express my creativity through innovative designs.’ – Isabella

Nomination – Industrial Technology: Multimedia Major Design Project

Jasmine Fordyce

Jasmine’s HSC Multimedia project is a bold and emotionally layered short film that combines 2D animation with live action footage. Her work showcases a strong grasp of visual storytelling, atmosphere, and aesthetic cohesion, with a style influenced by indie and arthouse cinema. Through original animation and carefully composed cinematography, Jasmine explores themes of memory, grief, and transformation.

Nominations – Design and Technology Major Design Project

Maya Al-Soufi

Modular High Chair (Furniture design)

For her Major Design Project Maya decided to create a multifunctional, compact highchair that addresses the challenges of limited living space and financial constraints faced by young families in Germany and Australia. The design is constructed from Sily oak provides a single, adaptable seating solution that evolves with the child from infancy to early childhood, reducing the need for multiple purchases and minimising environmental impact.

Olivia Walker

Water Saving Horticulture System (Furniture/System design)

Olivia decided to design a solution to outdoor water use that prevents wastage and over and underwatering. This was achieved through the design and construction of an innovative space saving plant stand that can filtrate and reuse water in a self-sufficient manner.

HSC and IB Extended Highlights

HSC Top Band and Subject Results

Ì 131 Mentions on the HSC Distinguished Achievers List (49 students, 59% of the HSC cohort, achieved a Band 6 or E4 in at least 1 subject)

Ì 95 Band 6s achieved

Ì 24 E4s achieved

Ì 73% of all exams sat achieved a Band 5 or 6 (E3 or E4)

% of students achieving a Band 5 or 6 (E3 and E4)

100%

90%+

HSC subjects

Ancient History

Drama

Music 1

Visual Arts

English Extension 1

English Extension 2

History Extension

Music Extension

Legal Studies

80%+ Economics

Entertainment Industry Examination

Music 2

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Textiles and Design

75%+ Dance

English Advanced Food Technology

Acceleration

HSC students have the option to undertake the Studies of Religion 1 Unit course as an accelerated subject. If selected, the student will complete the Year 11 and HSC content in one year, and sit the HSC examination at the end of Year 11. There is also Accelerated Mathematics available in Year 10 which is a calculus-based course that delivers the full Year 11 HSC Mathematics Advanced curriculum in an accelerated format.

IB Top Band and Subject Results

Ì 21 students awarded the Certificate of Distinction for Diploma Programme (Have achieved an IB score of 40 points or more out of 45 and is equivalent to the NSW Premier’s All-Rounder Award in the HSC (29% of the IB cohort))

% of students achieving a Grade 6 or 7 IB subjects 100%

Chemistry HL

French B HL

Geography SL

Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL

Theatre HL 90%+

Biology SL

Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL 85%+

Dance HL

Music HL

Sports, Exercise and Health Science HL

Business Management SL Economics SL

Business Management HL

Higher School Certificate (HSC) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

MLC School offers both the pre-eminent IB Diploma, and the highly regarded HSC for Year 11 and Year 12. The IB is an internationally recognised qualification that particularly suits all-rounders, while the HSC suits students who have a strong interest in a particular academic area, such as science or the arts. MLC School also offers support for HSC VET courses such as Entertainment in Year 11 and Year 12.

Future Directions

The MLC School Class of 2025 is stepping decisively into the future by choosing pathways that respond to global need and emerging industries, with both non-traditional and future focused directions:

Standout STEM and built environment focus 27%*

Management and Commerce 20%*

Medicine and Health 20%*

Law, Society and Culture 20%*

Creative Arts 10%*

Future Careers

The top 3 destinations are The University of Sydney (USYD) (53), The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) (29) and The University of New South Wales (UNSW) (23).

Scholarship Success: Excellence Recognised

MLC School’s Class of 2025 scholarship results are exceptional, with 22 students being awarded; these are a marker of competitive national standing, as well as noting that the School has a culture of aspiration:

Ì 9 USYD Dalyell Scholars

Ì 4 USYD Chancellor’s Award Scholarships

Ì 2 USYD Future Leaders Scheme Awards

Ì 2 UNSW Scientia Scholarships

Ì 2 UTS Faculty Women in Engineering and IT Scholarships

Ì 1 UTS Women in Engineering and IT Dean’s Scholarship

Ì 1 UTS Women in Engineering Co-op Scholarship

Ì 1 UTS Accounting Co-op Scholarship

Ì 1 Macquarie University Doctor Arthur Pryor Scholarship in Physics and Astronomy

Athletes

As an Athlete Friendly Education Centres (AFEC) accredited school, MLC School can provide flexible learning pathways to student athletes with policies and procedures as well as excellent support services. Being a World Academy of Sport school allows our International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme students to complete the IB over a three-year period, rather than two years. This complements the HSC pathway available to elite athletes.

Global Pathways: Confidence on the World Stage

The Class of 2025 destinations reflect the best of what a girls’ school can do: build capable, future-ready young women who choose widely and back themselves fully. Whether it’s engineering, robotics and computer science; architecture and the built environment; health and high-demand allied fields; or creative pathways with real-world application.

With major scholarships, global offers, and a breadth of destinations that speaks to deep individualisation, these outcomes celebrate not only results – but identity, ambition and momentum.

United Kingdom

Ì 3 King’s College London

Ì 2 The University of Edinburgh

Ì 1 Durham University

Ì 1 University of Manchester

Ì 1 University of Oxford

Ì 1 University of Warwick

Ì 1 Royal Academy of Music London

United States

Ì Applications submitted to 25 universities, with an early offer already received from Columbia University, DePaul University, and offers from NYU, Wesleyan University and Syracuse University

Other international destinations

Ì 1 Conservatorium van Amsterdam (Music)

Ì 2 Hong Kong (offers pending)

Practical EVET and VET Qualifications

Four students gained a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (assisting in nursing work in acute care) alongside their HSC. This involved at least two weeks of industry placements in addition to school, with students going on to a Bachelor of Medical Science at UTS and Nursing degrees. Additionally, a student who gained a Certificate II in Animal Care is now enrolled in a Bachelor of Wildlife Conservation (Taronga) at USYD and another student gained a Statement of Attainment in Information and Digital Technology.

*Destinations are accurate at time of publication, however some international offers are still to be confirmed due to the Northern Hemisphere timelines which extend later into the year.

MLC School proudly congratulates Old Girl Florence Jiang (2024), a recent MLC School Emerging Athlete, on her exciting journey to the USA where she will continue to pursue both academic and athletic excellence at California State University.

Year 12 2025 Roll Call

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Maya Al-Soufi

Natalie Andrianakos

Amelia Armstrong

Aleeza Asif

Nicole Audi*

Ella Baker

Hannah Banks

Eve Banyer#

Laura Baquero Arcila

Myfanwy Barrett

Lara Bazzi*

Allegra Bechini

Misha Behi^

Angelina Bezic

Kristina Bitar^

Sophia Bucci

Abigail Bush#

Sarinna Cai

Alexia Carisio

Sarah Carmody

Olivia Cassell

Nadia Chan

Wing Tung Bernice Chan

Hannah Chessell

Riya Chib

Tiffany Chong

Erin Clowes

Christina Coffey

Isla Costin

Lucy Coxsedge

Cassia Davies

Emily Davis

Zyah De Araujo

Zara Dhawan^

Isabella Dodd Shipsey

Ruby Durant

Emily Ea

Kirriana Edwards-Ware

Ava Eshragi

Ava Farah

Jasmine Fordyce

Natalia Gadelrabb^

Madura Gaikaiwari

Philippa Gao

Zoe Gao

Marirose Giann

Eloise Girard

Elizabeth Goh

Lana Goodall

Sophia Grave

Michaela Green

Isabel Gregory

Maya Gupta#

Serena Eunjin Ha

Felicia Hannah*

Madison Hassiotis

Halle Hiss

Kaitlyn Hoang#

Liliana Hollands

Chloe Ho-Shon^

Sky Humphries

Alyssa Hur

Lucinda Hutchins

Madina Ioakimidis

Tascha Ireland

Tahlia Jeffery

Christine Jin^

Mia Johnston

Vadeesha Kanagaratnam

Amaya Karunakaran#

Sameera Khatri^

Elissa Kim

Hayoung (Lily) Kim

Pamela Kotsis

Imogen Langella

Sharon Laurens

Angelina Le^

Amy Lee

Claire Lee

Laureen Leong

Amy Li

Shine Liang

Ynez Liauw^

Zoe Likely

Giovanna Lim

Han Zhang (Helen) Liu

Isabella Liu

Jossie Liu*

Christy Luo

Imogen Luo Raju

Tika MacMaster

Hoang Minh Thu Mai

Willow Mair

Sophia Malas*

Gabriella Matthews

Safina McGuinness

Lana McLean

Amelia McNamara

Anisha Miah

Anita Mohanan

Charlysse Moses

Elora Nadarajah

Sarina Nagra

Nghi Nguyen

Trinity Nguyen

Nitya Nimalan

Manaal Osmani

Lefki Papadopoulos

Evie Papamanuel^#

Ava Parviz

Charlotte Penny

Amelie (Tess) Petschner

Charlotte Priebbenow

Miriam Pullinger

Lana Radwan^

Nia Richards

Tyra Riley

Tiana Robinson

Amelia Roufas

Hattie Russell

Rianne Saab

Anastazia (Leo) Samad^

Harriet Scott

Kimaya Sethi

Mariyah Sfarjalani

Sophia Shaikh

Laura Sherringham

Summer Shrestha

Lily Grace Simmons

Marni Simring

Eleanor Sudha Uma Singleton#

Aiesha Sivaranjan*

Anika Springford

Macy Tanner-Black

Seraphima (Sima) Tebbutt

Priyanka Thanigasalam

Amreen Thind

Zaz Tiglao

Ella Van Den Borne

Khushii Varma

Melissa Vieira Bousquet

Olivia Walker

Rebecca Mai Yue Wang

Eloise Ward

Gabrielle Wilkie

Alison Wong

Tasha Wong

Madeleine Wood

Annaliese Yan^

Jianwen (Jane) Yan

Zahra Yassine

Olivia Zein

Angelina Zhang

Chloe Zhang

Justine Zhang

Isabella Zhao

Congratulations Class of 2025

We acknowledge students who have been educated at MLC School from Pre-Kindergarten 2012 to Year 12:

We acknowledge students who have been educated at MLC School from Kindergarten 2013 to Year 12:

Starting Strong in MLC Junior School

“I probably can’t imagine my school life going any differently.” – Misha Behi (2025), Sutton House Captain and Gymnastics Captain

For Class of 2025 student Misha Behi, MLC School has been the foundation of her learning and personal growth for fourteen years. Having started Pre-Kindergarten in 2012, she describes her schooling as a journey that shaped her character as much as her academic strengths. “I’ve been here from Pre-K all the way to Year 12,” she says. “It’s been a really enjoyable experience and it’s fostered a lot of development for me.”

She recalls the School as a place where she “grew up”, academically, socially and personally, supported by teachers who understood her strengths and encouraged her ambitions. “The School has played an important part in developing my personality, my skills and my values…I wouldn’t want to imagine my school life any differently.”

A talented athlete, Misha embraced opportunities across Diving and Gymnastics, representing NSW and competing at national level. Yet what stands out most is not the intensity of her schedule, but the way the School enabled her to succeed across all areas of life.

“MLC School has fostered a good environment for me to learn and have my Co-curriculars and make it work, even though I might be a little bit more time poor,” she explains.

Her typical day often begins before sunrise, arriving at School by 7am for training or Extension Mathematics, before moving through classes, drama lessons and afternoon sport. The reason it works, she says, is the flexibility and care shown by her coaches and teachers. “The coaches definitely make it possible for me to do schoolwork and train at the same time. They’re very flexible…they’ll help me make time to study before training.”

One of her most treasured experiences is Stay and Play, a Junior School tradition she loved as a child. Returning in Year 12 to help run the event felt like “a full circle moment”. “We were all working together to make sure the younger girls had a good time…I wanted to make it a good experience for them too.” It’s a reflection of the leadership, service and mentorship values embedded across the School.

Having spent her entire schooling in a girls education environment, Misha describes it as empowering and conducive to focus and confidence. “Inside school you can concentrate, and you don’t have to be stressed or nervous about other things. It helped me focus on my learning.”

Supported by teachers who, “go beyond academic instruction”, particularly in PDHPE, Misha has gained clarity about her strengths, especially her ability to connect with others. Once considering architecture, she hopes to explore sports science and design.

“School provides so many good opportunities,” she says. “Taking them is really valuable because it gives you connection, time, space, and something else to focus on when things aren’t always going in the right direction.”

What she values most, however, are the opportunities that helped her discover who she is.

How MLC School has helped shape me

Enter the world of the Class of 2025 as they lead us through their key memories and highlights.

Their videos capture the learnings gained from being involved in cadets, leadership, major concerts, caring for others and performing. Along the way, supportive teachers and tight knit friendships light their path. Together, these moments reveal a cohort ready to be ambitious, embrace fearlessness and give back as daughters of the light.

From Generosity to Graduation

2025 marked a significant milestone, the School celebrated four First Nations graduates – Alexia, Kirriana, Lucy and Tyra. The School is committed to walking alongside First Nations families and communities. MLC School’s Indigenous Scholarships program was reimagined in 2020 to take steps towards reconciliation.

In Potts Hall, surrounded by family, friends and peers, the four students stood together to deliver a powerful Acknowledgement of Country as part of their Valedictory Service and Assembly. It was a proud and deeply moving moment, one that reflected not only their individual journeys, but also how far the School has come in its commitment to walking alongside First Nations families and their daughters.

Alexia commenced Year 5 in 2017 and Lucy, Tyra and Kirriana joined Year 7 at MLC School in 2020. Lucy started in Year 7 as a talented athlete and scholar, with her growth leading to her position as Sports Captain. For the students and their families, this step represented both opportunity and change. Over the years that followed, perseverance and resilience carried them through to graduation. A milestone now permanently recognised, with their names commemorated on the pavers at the front of the School in celebration of their achievements and cultural pride.

These moments form part of a broader story of transformation at MLC School. In response to feedback from families in 2020, the School began a deliberate process of strengthening its cultural responsiveness. Professional learning facilitated by AISNSW in 2021 laid important

foundations, and in 2022 the appointment of a Director of Indigenous Education signalled a deeper, sustained commitment. That same year, MLC School introduced its first Year 8 First Nations Immersion, with students learning on Country in Sydney and Bathurst. By 2025, every student from Year 8 to Year 11 had engaged with First Nations knowledge holders on Country, embedding lived experience at the heart of learning.

Alongside this, the School launched its Reconciliation Action Plan, embedded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across the curriculum, and introduced Welcome to Country ceremonies at school camps. NAIDOC Week in 2025 marked another milestone, with students and family members sharing performances with the whole School community.

Together, these actions have established something lasting: a tradition of supporting First Nations students through to graduation. It is a story of generosity growing into partnership, and of commitment becoming culture. These girls continue to shape the School’s journey towards a more inclusive and culturally responsive future.

Valedictory Week 2025 Future

Inspiring

Farewell Year 12

Passion

Curiosity Connection