We warmly invite you to celebrate a remarkable milestone in 2026 – MLC School’s 140 years of excellence in girls’ education. The program of events honours the School’s heritage, spirit and its significant role in educating generations of young women. We look forward to welcoming Old Girls, current and past parents/carers and families, current and former staff; and of course, our students to honour and recognise the School’s incredible history.
MULTIGENERATIONAL HIGH TEA
MLC School warmly invites all Old Girls and students with generational ties; mothers, aunties, cousins, grandmothers and sisters, to a special High Tea in celebration of 140 years of MLC School and International Women’s Day.
Join us as we honour the powerful legacy of women who’ve shaped our School’s story, generation after generation.
Together, let’s celebrate the enduring bonds of family, friendship and sisterhood that have woven the fabric of MLC School across the decades.
Please note: Open to all Old Girls with family ties, no current student required.
Sunday 8 March 2026
(International Women’s Day)
The Daphne Line Hall 12 Park Road, Burwood 2pm–4pm
$40 for adults
Complimentary for current MLC School students (bookings required)
Tuesday 24 March 2026
The House of Lords, London
6.30pm–8.30pm
$40AUD
LONDON RECEPTION – HOUSE OF LORDS
Join MLC School Principal, Lisa Moloney, for a reception at the House of Lords in London.
Old Girls and guests who will be in London on Tuesday 24 March 2026 are invited to join Lisa Moloney, Principal, and our host, Old Girl, Natalie Bennett (1983), Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, at the House of Lords for drinks and canapés.
We also welcome families who have enrolled their daughters at the School and prospective families who are considering MLC School for their daughter. Please share this invitation with those you feel would be interested in the opportunity to meet Ms Moloney.
BACK TO COLLEGE DAY
Back to College Day is a key open day event for parents, grandparents, current students, Old Girls, current and previous staff to honour the School’s 140 years.
The day will be filled with celebration and connection, including musical performances, a formal assembly, a chance to tour the School, Chapel Service and of course, the Boarders' Luncheon. More details will be shared closer to the day.
MLC School Boarders are invited to the 2026 Boarders' Luncheon. Join us on Friday 1 May 2026 as part of Back to College Day; a very special occasion marking MLC School’s 140 th year.
We would be honoured to welcome you back to MLC School to reconnect with old friends, reflect on cherished memories, and celebrate the legacy of our boarding community.
Let’s make this milestone unforgettable. Your presence would mean so much.
CHAPEL SERVICE
Friday 1 May 2026
MLC School Chapel Rowley Street, Burwood 10am–10.30am
BOARDERS’ LUNCHEON
Friday 1 May 2026
MLC School, Potts Hall 12.30pm–2pm
$40 for 2 course lunch and drinks
BACK TO COLLEGE DINNER AND ALUMNAE AWARDS
MLC School warmly invites all Old Girls to the Back to College Dinner and Alumnae Awards.
Nominations for the MLC School Alumnae Awards in 2026 are now open and close on Friday 27 February 2026.
Old Girls of MLC School help to make the world a better place. Their contributions lead to progress that benefits society as a whole.
It is important to recognise and celebrate our outstanding Old Girls – women who are prepared to think differently; have courage and conviction; and lead with passion. They provide a fine example for our current students and showcase the impact MLC School women make on society.
The 2026 Alumnae Award winners will be recognised for their accomplishments in a range of categories:
Ì Cultural contribution
Ì Philanthropic endeavours
Ì Social welfare and impact
Ì Innovation and entrepreneurship
Ì Professional achievement
Ì Academia
Ì Sporting achievement
Ì International achievement
Ì Contribution to MLC School
Please help congratulate them at the 2026 Back to College Dinner and Alumnae Awards.
The night will also allow for easy conversation and a chance to catch up over dinner and drinks. Why not get a table of friends together from your year?
It’s time to celebrate with your classmates.
Catch up with friends from your school days and reacquaint yourself with those you may have lost touch with over drinks and canapés.
Though the day will see multiple reunions at the School, rest assured each reunion will be held in its own space.
There will also be an opportunity to take a tour of the School. Please note tours start at 12.45pm and take approximately one hour.
Saturday 2 May 2026
MLC School Park Road, Burwood 2pm–5pm
$40 for drinks and canapés
BOOK ONLINE https://community.mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au/events
Class of 2021 5-year reunion
Class of 2016 10-year reunion
Class of 2006 20-year reunion
Class of 1996 30-year reunion
Class of 1986 40-year reunion
Class of 1976 50-year reunion
140 YEAR ANNIVERSARY gala dinner
MLC School Chair of Council Kylie Bryden-Smith and Principal Lisa Moloney cordially invite you to the School’s 140 Year Anniversary Gala Dinner.
Saturday 13 June 2026
Sydney Hilton Hotel, 488 George Street, Sydney
7pm–11pm
$250 per person
This milestone celebration will honour the rich history and the vibrant community that has shaped MLC School for generations.
Join us for an elegant Black Tie occasion filled with connection, reflection and inspiration. Dance the night away and help to celebrate 140 years of excellence in girls’ education at MLC School.
140 YEAR TOWN HALL CONCERT
She Made a Difference | Celebrating 140 Years of ‘Walking in the Light’
MLC School’s concert at the iconic Sydney Town Hall continues the tradition of providing our musicians with the opportunity to perform in spaces generally reserved for professionals. Next year’s concert includes a unique opportunity for MLC School Old Girl musicians.
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney
6.30pm–9pm
$40
Calling all MLC School Old Girl Musicians!
This concert’s finale performance will include the Old Girls’ Union (OGU) Choir and Old Girls who were/are musicians. For enquiries to join this choir or participate as an Old Girl musician in a massed item ending the concert, please contact music@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au. All ensemble instruments are welcome.
Music has the ability to fill our hearts with joy and wonder, ignite fire in our bellies and to enhance connection across generations. Students from Year 3 to Year 12 will take you on a nostalgic musical experience, all about women who made a difference across fields, countries and time. It will include both instrumentalists and vocalists, traditional pieces and contemporary anthems.
It truly is a showcase of an array of talent. We look forward to a great celebration of music and a reflection of the meaning the School has had to so many.
CHAPEL SERVICE
Tuesday 20 October 2026
MLC School Chapel, Rowley Street, Burwood
11am–11.30am
SAPPHIRES’ LUNCHEON
Tuesday 20 October 2026
MLC School, Park Road, Burwood 12pm–2pm
$40 for a 2 course lunch and drinks
SAPPHIRES’ CHAPEL SERVICE AND LUNCHEON
Old Girls who graduated 51 years ago or more are invited to reconnect at the much loved annual event –2026 Sapphires’ Chapel Service and Luncheon.
CELEBRATE 140 YEARS
Leave Your Mark with a Commemorative Paver
Each paver is a permanent symbol of your school days and your family’s legacy. You can tailor your message and even group pavers to reflect connections between family members. While there are many ways to personalise your message, one of the most timeless and effective is to include your name and the years you attended MLC School.
As MLC School celebrates its 140th year, we invite you to symbolise that lasting bond by laying a commemorative paver in your name, the name of a family member or even a friend. Whether you never had the chance before, or would like to honour your family’s generational ties, now is the perfect time. These pavers will be laid in 2026, creating a beautiful tribute to the people and stories that shape our community. Each paver accommodates three lines of text, with a maximum of 18 characters per line, including spaces and punctuation. The message is limited only by the physical dimensions of the paver, encouraging simplicity and significance.
