MLC Aquatic climbs the National swimming rankings 22 April 2009 MLC Aquatic Swim Club had its best ever performance at the 2009 Australian Age Swimming Championships held in Sydney between 13 and 18 April.
MLC receives the Hawthorn Spirit of Relay Award 2 April 2009 On 28 and 29 March, Methodist Ladies' College (MLC) had over 75 students participate in the Cancer Council Victoria Hawthorn Relay for Life event.
MLC Aquatic hits the big stage at National Open Championships 27 March 2009 MLC Aquatic Swim Club qualified eight swimmers to compete against the stars of Australian swimming at the National Open Championships in Sydney last week.
MLC Aquatic and 2XU announce High Performance Program partnership 26 February 2009 High performance athletic brand 2XU has announced today sponsorship of leading Victorian Swimming Club, MLC Aquatic.
MLC takes bragging rights in Murray Marathon 21 January 2009 There was plenty of friendly rivalry between the MLC teams entered in the 2008 Red Cross Murray River Marathon.
Three perfect IB scores 5 January 2009 The Methodist Ladies' College (MLC) Class of 2008 International Baccalaureate (IB) students today achieved excellent results, highlighting the strong international focus of the College. Results released today show that three MLC students attained an IB score of 45 which equates to a VCE ENTER of 99.95 with a further two students attaining an IB score of 44 equating to a VCE ENTER of 99.90.
Outstanding 2008 VCE Performances 16 December 2008 The VCE Class of 2008 has continued the fine tradition of academic excellence at Methodist Ladies' College.
With averages well up on previous years, over 40% of the 2008 VCE graduating class obtained ENTER scores above 90, with nine students achieving scores above 99.00 and two students achieving a score of 99.90.
Preparing for Senior School 20 November 2008 Middle School students at Methodist Ladies' College begin the important transition to Senior School next week with their annual Year 10 Conference.
MLC Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary 20 November 2008 In 1998, staff members from MLC made contact through an artist in Darwin with members of the Ngukurr community, a remote indigenous settlement in Arnhem land. This year we are celebrating our 10 year relationship with the Ngukurr community.
International experience awaits 10 October 2008 The air around the MLC Gymnastics Club is buzzing, with preparations well underway for the 2009 North American Tour; the third for the MLC Gymnastics Club since 2001.
IASL award for Jane Viner 3 October 2008 Mrs Jane Viner, Director of MLC Libraries, has been awarded the IASL School Librarianship Award for her service in the development of International Baccalaureate (IB) school libraries in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
Guy Grossi on the menu at MLC 29 August 2008 Guy Grossi, executive chef and owner of Grossi Florentino in Melbourne, cooked up a storm in the MLC training restaurant on Thursday 28 August.
Waiting - A play by Dina Ross 26 August 2008 There is an amazing depth of theatrical talent within the MLC community ? that of parents, staff and former students. This talent will be on display on Saturday, 6 September at the Friends of Dramatic Arts Theatrical Gala fundraising event.
MLC Stars shine bright 23 July 2008 Methodist Ladies' College's cheerleaders (the MLC Stars) have continued their impressive form by taking out first place in two divisions at the Downunder Spirit Championships on the Gold Coast.
Premier's Awards for six of MLC's finest 22 May 2008 Six Methodist Ladies' College students have been recognised for their outstanding achievement in the 2007 Victorian Certificate of Education with Premier's VCE Awards.
Top gymnasts perform at MLC 21 April 2008 The state's top gymnasts put their skills on display as Methodist Ladies' College played host to the 2008 International Stream Victorian Gymnastics Championships on 19 and 20 April.
Women of Troy 5 March 2008 Methodist Ladies' College Drama and Theatre Studies students hope to enlighten peers about the silent and often forgotten victims of war when they take to the stage for their VCE play, 'Women of Troy'.
Love still strong 126 years on 12 February 2008 Methodist Ladies' College will celebrate its 126th Founders' Day on Thursday, 14 February by unlocking its seldom-opened Krome Gates.
MLC students to make some noise on Australia Day 17 January 2008 Twenty-seven students from Methodist Ladies' College have been invited to perform at Federation Square on Australia Day, 26 January 2008.
2008 Victorian Championships go swimmingly for MLC 17 January 2008 The Methodist Ladies' College Swim Team has experienced great success at this year's Victorian Swimming Championships, placing 7th in the state.
MLC students excel in IB 4 January 2008 MLC congratulates the International Baccalaureate students from the Class of 2007!
Results released this morning show that three MLC students attained a score of 43 which equates to a VCE ENTER of 99.80. The three top scorers are Olivia Grover Johnson, Claire Henly and Claire Murphy.
Class of 2007 achieves outstanding results 4 January 2008 Continuing the College's tradition of academic excellence, the Class of 2007 has received outstanding Year 12 results. Four students received the highest possible VCE score - perfect ENTERs of 99.95 - out of only 32 perfect scores achieved in Victoria.
MLC expecting to excel in International Baccalaureate 3 January 2008 After receiving four perfect VCE scores in December, it is anticipated Methodist Ladies' College students will further add to its list of top scores when International Baccalaureate (IB) results are released this Friday.
VCE perfection - MLC achieves FOUR 99.95s 17 December 2007 Continuing the College's tradition of academic excellence, the Class of 2007 has received outstanding VCE results, with four students receiving the highest possible score - perfect ENTERs of 99.95. Only 32 perfect scores were achieved in all Victoria.
Sarah achieves VCE perfection 17 December 2007 Year 12 Methodist Ladies' College student and South Yarra resident, Sarah Qian, was one of four MLC students to achieve the highest possible VCE score of 99.95, of which only 32 were attained in the state.
MLC's Dynamic Duo 4 December 2007 The dynamic duo of Alexandra Byers-Armstrong and Georgia Wheeler (Year 7) will spearhead the MLC Gymnastics Club's attack at the National Club Championships, currently being held in Canberra. The team is looking to regain the National Club Title, won previously in 2000 and 2001.
MLC's sports stars invasion of America continues 4 December 2007 Another MLC student is bound for America having secured a scholarship at the University of North Carolina for her tennis prowess and academic ability.
All aboard at MLC 13 November 2007 The iconic Melbourne tram, which has been housed in the MLC Junior School playground for over 40 years, is being revamped by Methodist Ladies' College Prep to Year 6 students and renowned artist, Graeme Galloway.
MLC Netball Coach Shooting Goals 30 October 2007 Kristy Keppich-Birrell, MLC's physical education teacher and netball coach, was awarded the VicSport Victorian Coach of the Year 2007 last week at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
MLC Cheerleaders Shine at Nationals 30 October 2007 The Methodist Ladies' College cheerleaders returned triumphant from the National Cheerleading Championships held in Sydney.
"At the end of the runway" - parading MLC fashion 1 October 2007 Methodist Ladies' College students will showcase their exceptional design talents as their original fashion pieces feature on the catwalk in the "At the End of the Runway" Fashion Parades on Thursday, 11 October at 1.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m.
MLC's leading star - 10 years of making a difference 28 August 2007 Ms Rosa Storelli, one of Australia's premier educators, will celebrate a decade as Principal of Methodist Ladies' College on 1 September 2007. When appointed to the position in 1997, Ms Storelli became the first female principal in the school's (then) 115 year history.
Without love, life has no purpose 15 August 2007 Having rehearsed tirelessly for the past several months, the MLC Dramatic Arts and Music Department, in association with Camberwell Grammar, are ready to perform their rendition of the musical Sweet Charity. With a cast and crew of more than 100 students, working in technical and front of house roles, as well as dancers, singers and actors, the musical promises to be an exciting interpretation of the 1960s Broadway classic.
Fledging Victorian scientists on display at MLC 10 August 2007 The creative minds and inventive ideas of primary and secondary school students from all over Victoria will be on display for the 2007 Science Talent Search 'Special Judging Day' being held this Saturday, 11 August at MLC.
Three MLC rowers - American bound 8 August 2007 Three Old Collegians are studying in the United States of America after securing hotly-contested tertiary places. Sarah Medland, Krystina Wallis and Stephanie Madner, all of whom completed Year 12 last year, will attend Miami, Duke and Yale Universities respectively.
Facing up to it - MLC style 30 July 2007 Students from Methodist Ladies' College are facing up to poverty - literally. MLC students are among the thousands of campaigners who are adding their faces to Australia's largest photo petition as part of the 2007 Face Up To Poverty campaign.
MLC extends warm welcome to Japanese students 24 July 2007 Students and staff would like to offer a warm welcome to 37 Japanese students from Otsuma High School, Tokyo, who will attend MLC from 23 July to 5 August 2007.
Interschool Idol 17 July 2007 Let the talent search commence! Friday 27 July will see Methodist Ladies' College host Interschool Idol which is an innovative and fun approach to fundraising.
MLC scoops Premier's Awards 31 May 2007 Methodist Ladies' College students achieved five 2006 VCE Premier's Awards for being among the top performers in the state in their respective subjects.
MLC shines in performing arts 28 May 2007 Past MLC student Alexandra Flood, 17, recently celebrated the Malthouse Theatre's Performing Arts Awards initiative with creative heavy weights Geoffrey Rush, Michael Kantor and Neil Armfield.
Vietnam Veteran Nurse returns to MLC 14 May 2007 Maureen Spicer, a past student of Methodist Ladies' College, will return to her school next Monday, 21 May to visit the Year 10 SuperPowers history class as part of the Vietnam Veterans (VVAA) Educational Unit.
A battle for the best MLC chefs 3 May 2007 A battle of creative culinary skills and cooking prowess will erupt at Methodist Ladies' College this Friday, 4 May when six teams will converge on the kitchen to compete in the "MLC Ready, Steady, Cook Off!"
Sam to compete in 2007 World Youth Track & Field Championships 23 April 2007 Sam Carberry is in her second year of serious athletics training and already the Year 11 Methodist Ladies' College student has qualified to compete in the 2007 World Youth Track & Field Championships.
Tessa steps up to the challenge in a quest for Australia's best 11 April 2007 Year 12 Methodist Ladies' College student, Tessa Dowe, has been named Melbourne Youth of the Year, winning her District Final in the 2006/2007 Lions Youth of the Year Quest.
Back-to-back victories for MLC Rowers 20 March 2007 Regular early morning training sessions have paid off for the dedicated Methodist Ladies' College rowing team who dominated the Head of Schoolgirls' (HOSG) Regatta held on Geelong's Barwon River over the weekend.
There must be something in the water at the MLC Junior School 16 March 2007 The Methodist Ladies' College Junior School Swim Team has annihilated their competition at the recent Timm's Regional Swimming Finals held on Friday, 9 March.
What is 'Los Desaparecidos'? 16 March 2007 Everyday in countries across the globe people go 'missing' or 'vanish' for doing little more than daring to voice their opinions.
MLC community celebrates International Women's Day 7 March 2007 The Methodist Ladies' College community will be inspired tomorrow evening by a panel of outstanding Australian and International women who all lead different, yet equally incredible lives.
A big move into 2007 26 February 2007 The Methodist Ladies' College Junior School has "moved" into 2007 with the first classes of the school year being taught in the new, state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable Junior School building.
A late addition gives Samantha a perfect IB score 22 February 2007 Six weeks after the International Baccalaureate results were first released Methodist Ladies' College student Samantha Chan has received a late addition to her grades.
Perfect IB score for MLC student Linda Yang 4 January 2007 Linda Yang has become joint Dux of Methodist Ladies' College, receiving a perfect International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 45, which places both Linda and MLC student Fandy Wang, who achieved a VCE ENTER of 99.95, at the top of their class.
MLC student awarded Monash University Indigenous Scholarship 20 December 2006 After recently achieving outstanding VCE results Year 12 Methodist Ladies' College student Ngaree Blow has received a Monash University "Indigenous Scholarship for Excellence and Equity."
MLC expecting to excel in International Baccalaureate 20 December 2006 After recently receiving extremely high VCE results, Methodist Ladies' College is expecting to achieve perfect, or near perfect, International Baccalaureate (IB) results from several students on Thursday, 4 January 2007.
MLC student travels to Mali, Africa 13 December 2006 While most school leavers have recently been soaking up the sun on our beaches, Year 12 Methodist Ladies' College student, Tamara Zimet joined a group of 10 young people to travel to Bamako, the capital of Mali in West Africa.
Perfect VCE score puts Fandy at the top of her class 12 December 2006 Whitehorse resident, Fandy Wang has become VCE Dux of Methodist Ladies' College receiving a perfect VCE ENTER score of 99.95.
Nonie achieves VCE success 12 December 2006 Year 12 Methodist Ladies' College student and Clifton Hill resident, Nonie Flynn has finished in the top .15% of the state achieving a VCE ENTER score of 99.80.
Laura achieves VCE perfection 11 December 2006 Two perfect VCE study scores have seen Year 12 Methodist Ladies' College student, Laura Southwell finish in the top .2% of the state receiving an ENTER score of 99.75.
Lauren achieves VCE success 11 December 2006 Year 12 Methodist Ladies' College student and Stonnington resident, Lauren Donazzan has finished in the top .4% of the state achieving a VCE ENTER score of 99.55.
Education Community Benefits from Ms Rosa Storelli's Achievements 1 December 2006 Ms Rosa Storelli, a prominent figure within the education community, has continued to strengthen her position as a visionary and leading Victorian educator with two significant accolades. Ms Storelli has a presence at every level of education and her commitment to the community will ensure a progressive and exciting future for Victorian education.
MLC athletes win again! 24 November 2006 Two Methodist Ladies' College track and field athletes, Alex (Yr 10) and Grace (Yr 9), have dominated the recent Victorian All Schools Championships.
Premier Educator to be Deputy Chancellor 17 November 2006 One of Australia's premier educators, Ms Rosa Storelli, Principal of Methodist Ladies' College and a member of the University of Melbourne Council, has been appointed Deputy Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.
MLC students help to "Make Poverty History" 14 November 2006 Methodist Ladies' College students Vivian (Yr 12) and Tessa (Yr 11) will spend this week focusing on putting together the final preparations for the "Make Poverty History" concert to be held on this Friday, 17 November at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
Jon Faine helps students of different religions to Build Bridges 24 October 2006 Tomorrow, Wednesday, 25 October a public meeting will be held at Hawthorn Town Hall (main auditorium), corner of Burwood and Glenferrie Roads, Hawthorn, from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. to allow students involved in the Building Bridges Interfaith Dialogue project to share their experiences.
2006 National da Vinci Decathlon champions 17 October 2006 A group of Year 7 Methodist Ladies' College students recently won the National da Vinci Decathlon, held over three days at Knox Grammar in Sydney.
MLC Cheerleaders continue their winning ways 11 October 2006 The MLC All Stars Cheerleading team has continued their ongoing success, recently winning both the National Cheerleading Championships and the Australian Scholastic Cheerleading Championships held in Sydney.
MLC gymnasts triumph over strong competition 4 October 2006 A group of talented Methodist Ladies' College gymnasts have dominated the recent Victorian Interschool Gymnastics Competition, with three MLC teams finishing first in their division.
VCE fashion design students are "The One's to Watch" 3 October 2006 Methodist Ladies' College students will be showcasing their exceptional design talents, as their original fashion pieces parade down the catwalk at "The One to Watch" Fashion Parade, tomorrow at 1.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m.
MLC Junior School students depart for Vietnam 6 September 2006 Twenty-five talented Methodist Ladies' College students from Years 5 and 6 are preparing to embark on a 10-day musical and cultural tour of Vietnam. The students, aged between ten and twelve years, will depart this Friday 8 September to experience a journey through some of Vietnam's most beautiful attractions and significant cultural sites.
Jason McCartney to speak at MLC Father-Daughter Breakfast tomorrow 30 August 2006 Ex-AFL player and Bali bombings survivor, Jason McCartney, will join Methodist Ladies' College students and their fathers, as a special guest at the MLC 'Father-Daughter Footy Breakfast,' tomorrow, Thursday 31 August.
World-exclusive premiere performance at MLC 29 August 2006 A world exclusive music performance was the highlight of the recent Methodist Ladies' College Grand Family Concert. Year 12 MLC student, Nonie Flynn, and the MLC Concert Orchestra conducted by Michael Loughlin, premiered Malletopia - an original composition written by experienced composer, arranger and multi-talented performer Andrew Batterham.
MLC student, Tessa James, joins the cast of Neighbours 23 August 2006 A passion for acting and performing has driven Methodist Ladies' College student, Tessa James, to earn a role on Network 10's Neighbours. The Year 10 student recently joined the cast of the popular Australian drama playing vision impaired character, Anne Baxter.
Cheering their way to gold 18 August 2006 The Methodist Ladies' College cheerleaders returned from the Victorian State Cheerleading Championships with gold medals last week. Competing at the Donvale Indoor Sports Centre on 6 August, the team won the All Stars "Pom, Drill & Dance" division against squads from all over Victoria.
Budding Victorian scientists on display 11 August 2006 The creative minds and inventive ideas of Primary and Secondary school students from all over Victoria will be on display at the 2006 Science Talent Search (STS), run by the Science Teachers' Association of Victoria (STAV) at the competitions "Special Judging Day" to be held tomorrow, Saturday 12 August.
MLC students tour Vietnam - visiting the charities they work to support 2 August 2006 Twenty-five talented Methodist Ladies' College students from Years 5 and 6 are preparing to embark on a 10-day musical and cultural tour of Vietnam, where they will witness the work of the charities KOTO (Know One Teach One) International and the Loreto Vietnam - Australia Program.
MLC holds Model UN Conference on the topic of the Death Penalty 1 August 2006 Tomorrow, Wednesday 2 August, Year 10 and 11 Methodist Ladies' College students will engage in a model United Nations Conference, organised in conjunction with the UN Association of Australia. The topic of debate is, the Death Penalty: should capital punishment be banned?
Celebrity chef to visit MLC 28 July 2006 It is not everyday that students from Methodist Ladies' College are taught by national celebrities, however on Tuesday 1 August, the Year 12 VET cookery class will play host to celebrity chef, Gabriel Gaté.
Enjoying a good book linked to academic achievement 28 July 2006 Knowing readers: Unlocking the pleasures of reading, the latest publication from the School Library Association of Victoria, will be launched at Methodist Ladies' College, this Tuesday 1 August from 5.30 p.m.
MLC student wins Gold in Korea 25 July 2006 Zara Michael, Year 9 Methodist Ladies' College student, recently won Gold at the 8th World Taekwondo Festival & Korea Classic Open 2006, held in Jeonju, Korea.
Volunteering to help the community 20 July 2006 Year 12 Methodist Ladies' College student, Samantha Hall, has been volunteering at St. George's Hospital, Kew, for the past four years.
A Melbourne winter welcome for tropical Tongan students 19 July 2006 Fifteen students and two staff from Queen Salote College, in the tiny Kingdom of Tonga, have swapped tropical temperatures and sunny weather to experience Melbourne in winter and the warm hospitality of Methodist Ladies' College.
Fuji Xerox Australia and Methodist Ladies' College on the journey to sustainability 18 July 2006 In a first for both organisations, Fuji Xerox Australia and Methodist Ladies' College have signed a Sustainability Partnership to work together on common environmental issues.
Academic Gala Day Decathlon at MLC 9 June 2006 Two hundred and forty Year 7 students, representing 30 schools, will descend on MLC in Kew for the first annual 'Victorian da Vinci Decathlon' on Tuesday, 13 June. A trophy for the winning school as well as gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded.
Special Needs Grants for Boroondara Schools goes to Yooralla 5 June 2006 The Jean Chambers Foundation, established in1995 to provide financial assistance to students with a disability attending schools in the Boroondara municipality, will be transferred to Yooralla. Since 1998, the Foundation has granted funds to 24 schools in the Boroondara area with the direct recipients being students of these schools. A cheque for $158,000 to the new Jean Chambers Yooralla Fund will be presented on 5 June 2006 in a ceremony at Yooralla in Blackburn.
Principals lead by example for Girls Sport Victoria 30 May 2006 It's not often that you can gather the Principals from 24 schools together and even less often that they come together in an act of solidarity.
But on a crisp, sunny morning at Bundoora Park last Friday 26 May, 2006, that?s exactly what happened, when Principals from 24 independent girls schools swapped their business suits for track suits and came together to ?walk the course? at the Girls Sport Victoria Cross Country Championships.
Methodist Ladies' College puts heart into learning 1 May 2006 Love was in the air this Valentine's Day at MLC but not for the traditional reasons. February 14th coincided with the school's Founder's Day and saw the launch of its new slogan, I love MLC.
March of the Living 4 April 2006 While many Methodist Ladies' College students will be commemorating ANZAC Day in Australia, Year 11 student Tessa Dowe will be travelling to Poland and Israel to mark two of the most significant dates on the Jewish calendar: Holocaust Remembrance Day and Israel Independence Day.
MLC rowing still the crews to beat 29 March 2006 There is no time for rest after dominating the Head of Schoolgirls (HOSG) regatta on the Barwon River earlier this month, as 20 senior Methodist Ladies? College students head to Japan next month to compete in the Asahi Regatta.
Closed doors can keep us safe but also make us prisoners... 3 March 2006 Methodist Ladies' College Year 12 VCE Drama, Theatre Studies and IB Theatre Arts students take a contemporary stance on matters close to the heart when their drama production of Closed Doors an original work by Debbie Nicholls and music by Scott Buchanan opens on Tuesday, 7 and runs until Thursday, 9 March.
MLC excels in Year 12 International Baccalaureate with three perfect scores 4 January 2006 Three Methodist Ladies' College students received perfect International Baccalaureate scores with another 21 students scoring above 40.
The one year tsunami anniversary: MLC students raise $23, 705 for Sri Lankan hospital 14 December 2005 Students from Methodist Ladies' College, raised over $23,705 to purchase a life saving baby resuscitator and humidicrib for the Batticaloa Hospital.
Emma on VCE high at MLC 12 December 2005 Emma Cocks became 2005 Dux of MLC in Kew, after a 13 year MLC education, receiving multiple awards and achieving two perfect scores in her VCE.
Refugees part of our family too 2 December 2005 Methodist Ladies' College Year 9 student Jemma Wiseman's prize winning poem illustrating this year's theme 'Refugees part of our family too' has won her first place in a competition established to create awareness of Refugee and Migrant Sunday.
From gym beam to world stage: Alisa Camplin shares her 'High Flyer' secrets for success with MLC students 29 November 2005 Alisa Camplin, Olympic gold medallist, World Champion and MLC Old Collegian, will return to her alma mater Tuesday 29, November 2.00 p.m. to launch her book High Flyer and share with the next generation of MLC students, the secret to her success.
World acclaimed author inspires students at MLC 18 November 2005 On Friday, 18 November, Kirsty Murray will visit all Year 8 students at Methodist Ladies' College in Kew as a guest of the Walton Library and JSS English.
MLC Scoops Boroondara Literacy Awards 17 November 2005 Four students from MLC have won top honours. Rachel Tyler (Alphington) in year 10 at MLC has won first prize in the Senior Prose section and Sarah Dickenson-Hoyle (Alphington) has won two commendations for each of the two poems she submitted in the Senior Poetry section.
Renata Blyth of Kew won a commendation in the Junior Poetry section. Rebecca Wardle, also of Kew, has won a commendation in the Senior Prose section.
MLC student takes out literacy award 17 November 2005 Congratulations Lydia Dobbin, Year 12 MLC student, winner of the 'Best Short Story from a Secondary School Nationwide'. The award forms part of the Australian Children's Literacy Board '2005 Young Australian Writers' Awards'.
MLC Kew wins Interstate Sporting Challenge 19 October 2005 Methodist Ladies' College are the proud winners of the recent 2005 Interstate Sporting Challenge. Aimed at promoting sport participation at an interstate level, four interstate schools accepted the "Challenge" to participate in sports including basketball, hockey, netball, tennis and water polo.
Victoria's brainist kid from MLC 7 October 2005 Meet Victoria's brainiest kid, Methodist Ladies' College student, Vivian Giang. Vivian is currently placed fourth in Network Ten's Australia's Brainiest Kid show where the nation's brightest 11 and 12 year olds battle through rounds of general knowledge questions and mind teasers to prove they deserve the title of Australia's most intelligent youngster. She is the first Victorian to ever reach the finals.
Students design fashion for VCE and Spring Carnival 4 October 2005 Methodist Ladies' College will be showcasing their talents as they parade down the catwalk.
