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ENROLMENT
         Application

mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au   © SEPTEMBER 2021 MLC SCHOOL
MLC School looks to enrol students who are able to make a positive contribution to the life
    Enrolment Procedures                                                  of the School and who will benefit from our academic and Pastoral Care programs. Offers

    Pre-Kindergarten to                                                   are made to students who demonstrate a willingness to be involved in the School's extensive
                                                                          co-curricular opportunities and are sympathetic to the School’s Christian ethos.
    Year 12

    ENROLMENT PROCEDURES                                                                Those students entering the School from outside the New South Wales
                                                                                        education system will also be asked to sit for a diagnostic assessment,
    Complete the MLC School Application Form and attach to the Application:
                                                                                        to determine the most appropriate entry level. An acceptable standard of
       A non-refundable Application Fee of $A275 payable to MLC School                  English is a prerequisite for all students within this entry range.
       A copy of your daughter’s Birth Certificate                                      After completion of the all entry requirements, parents and their daughters
                                                                                        will be invited to an interview.
       A copy of your daughter’s latest school report (if applicable)
                                                                                        Families with girls entering the School from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 will meet
       A copy of your daughter’s NAPLAN results (if applicable)
                                                                                        with the Head of Junior School or their delegate for an interview. Appropriate to
       A passport sized photo                                                           the year group, families with girls entering the School from Year 7 to Year 11 will
       A copy of your daughter's Immunisation History Statement available               meet with the Deputy Principal, or Head of Senior School, for their interview. An
       online from Medicare                                                             invitation to interview is not a guarantee of an offer.

       A copy of educational and/or medical assessment reports where relevant           It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to advise the School of any changes
                                                                                        to contact details once your daughter is enrolled. If the School is unable
       A copy of any Family Court Orders (if applicable)                                to contact you, your daughter’s enrolment application may be forfeited.
                                                                                        Changes to entry year should be advised as soon as possible and will be
    ENROLMENT ENTRY LEVELS                                                              considered but cannot be guaranteed.
    Although the School has formal entry points, we welcome entry at all
    year levels. This will be at the discretion of the Principal and only if places     MLC SCHOOL OLD GIRLS AND CURRENT FAMILIES
    are available.                                                                      Applications for daughters of MLC School Old Girls and current MLC School
    Formal or regular points of entry are:                                              families receive priority for entry, where it is possible to do so. If you are in one
                                                                                        of these categories, it is recommended that an application be made by your
    • Pre-Kindergarten – Early Years (students must turn 4 years by 31 May              daughter's first birthday or at least three years prior to her nominated entry
      in the year of entry). This is either a 3-day or a 5-day program                  level. Families with priority are still required to observe the School’s enrolment
    • Kindergarten – Early Years (students must turn 5 years by 31 May                  procedures and conditions.
      in the year of entry)
    • Year 3 – Junior School                                                            ENROLMENT FEE
    • Year 5 – Junior School
    • Year 7 – Senior School                                                            If the Principal issues a Letter of Offer for the entry of a student, parents/
    • Year 10 – in readiness to commence either the Higher School Certificate           guardians will be required to pay the non-refundable Final Enrolment Fee of
      (HSC) or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme                   $A2900 per student and complete and sign an Enrolment Contract with the
                                                                                        School. The signed Contract and payment of the Final Enrolment Fee must be
    The MLC School enrolment process begins when an application for                     received within 10 days of the issue of the Letter of Offer to accept the offer of
    enrolment form has been completed and sent to the School, together with             the place and to confirm your daughter's enrolment at MLC School. An offer not
    the application fee. This form must be accompanied by several supporting            accepted in this manner and within this timeframe lapses and places are offered
    documents, including your daughter’s birth certificate.                             to others on the waiting list.

    We encourage you to enrol you daughter as soon as possible. Entry is not            NOTE: the Enrolment Fee is separate from the tuition fees.
    academically selective. The School accepts enrolment applications any time          NOTE: The School reserves the right to not offer a place, at any stage of
    after birth. We recommend that you contact the Registrar in the case of             the enrolment process. The School also reserves the right to determine the
    applications submitted less than two years before the required entry year.          appropriate entry level for each applicant, based on their age.
    Attending a tour morning is a recommended step in the enrolment process
    for all families.                                                                   CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT
    Once a completed application for enrolment has been received, your                  These Conditions are to be agreed to by parents or guardians when they accept
    daughter will be placed on a waiting list.                                          an offer of a place for a child at the School.
    For entry into Year 8 to Year 11, at least two years prior to the nominated
    year of entry, and prior to being interviewed, the School will invite students      INTERPRETATION
    to undertake a learner profile assessment to determine their current
                                                                                        'Parents' includes guardians or any other person who has applied to have a child
    learning level.
                                                                                        entered on the waiting list or enrolled at the School and, where the child has
                                                                                        only one parent, means that parent.

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FEES                                                                                  in accordance with the School’s guidelines and the expectation of the
                                                                                      School community.
1. The School Council determines the fees and charges that will be payable
   from time to time which are set out in a Schedule of Fees. The fees are        14. We acknowledge and agree that as parents it is our obligation to
   revised regularly and may be amended each year.                                    support the student to meet the School’s expectations at all times.
                                                                                      Should the Principal deem that the student is not meeting these
2. Fees and Charges may also be levied for co-curricular activities, elective
                                                                                      requirements, she may, in her absolute discretion, give one term’s
   subjects and sport.
                                                                                      written notice to cancel the student’s enrolment.
3. We agree to pay to the School all fees for tuition, extra subjects,
                                                                                  15. We acknowledge and agree that we must ensure the student has each
   excursions, camps and the supply of goods and services to the student as
                                                                                      item of officially required uniform, clean and in good repair, and all other
   determined by the School Council and as published in the Scale of Fees
                                                                                      requirements such as textbooks and stationery.
   from time to time.
                                                                                  16. We have noted the School’s requirements in relation to discipline,
4. All fees are payable in advance and are due within 14 days of the start
                                                                                      home study, uniform code, attendance and leave and agree that the
   of each term. If we fail to pay by the due date, we agree to pay an
                                                                                      student must abide by them, and we agree to abide by them where they
   Overdue Charge of $75.
                                                                                      specifically apply to parent responsibility.
5. If an account for fees is not paid in full by the end of the term in which
                                                                                  17. We acknowledge that the School is a Christian community and that
   they were due for payment, the student’s enrolment may be suspended
                                                                                      behaviours and attitudes based on Christian values are encouraged.
   and the school may subsequently without further notice refuse entry to
   the student or terminate her enrolment.                                        18. We acknowledge and agree that we should communicate with students,
                                                                                      parent/carer(s), visitors and staff members in a courteous manner, and
6. A full term’s notice in writing must be given to the Principal before any
                                                                                      follow the communication guidelines laid down by the School from time-
   student is withdrawn/removed. The notice must be given no later than
                                                                                      to-time and observe any relevant Code of Conduct. We agree to avoid
   one week prior to the end of the preceding term. If this notice is not
                                                                                      confrontation and criticism in public and accept that there is no place in
   given, we agree to pay a term’s fee in lieu of notice.
                                                                                      the School community for sarcasm, derogatory remarks, inappropriate
7. We understand that no remission of fees, either in whole or in part, will          familiarity or offensive comments.
   be made if the student is absent due to illness, leave or suspension.
                                                                                  19. We accept the School’s Discipline Policy and we agree to support the
8. We authorise the School to incur expenditure on our behalf such as                 administration of the School’s Discipline Policy.
   purchases of books, stationery and equipment, and to advance such
                                                                                  20. We acknowledge and accept that the Principal may in her absolute
   fares from time to time as the school considers necessary.
                                                                                      discretion, but subject to affording the student procedural fairness,
9. We agree to pay all medical and ambulance expenses incurred on behalf              suspend or expel the student for breaches of rules or discipline. Failure
   of the student.                                                                    on our part to comply with these conditions of enrolment could also lead
                                                                                      to suspension or expulsion of the student.
EXPECTATIONS AND BEHAVIOUR                                                        21. We acknowledge and agree that the Principal may, by giving us one
10. The School may terminate the enrolment of the student without notice if,          term’s written notice, cancel the student’s enrolment if the Principal
    either before or after the commencement of enrolment, the School finds            considers that a mutually beneficial relationship of trust and cooperation
    the relevant particulars of the special needs of the student have not been        between the School and us has broken down to the extent that it
    provided to the School or the particulars provided are materially incorrect       adversely impacts on that relationship.
    or misleading.
11. We understand that our acceptance of the School’s offer of a place for        22. We acknowledge that the Principal may cancel the enrolment of the
    the student implies that she will complete her schooling at the School            student or ask us to remove the student from the School where the
    unless unforeseen circumstances arise.                                            student has, in the Principal’s opinion, failed to meet the requirements of
                                                                                      the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) or has otherwise failed
12. We acknowledge and agree that the student is expected to respect the
                                                                                      to make satisfactory progress in her academic work and/or that the
    School values, adhere to all School rules, work diligently at her studies
                                                                                      School can no longer meet the student’s needs, by giving not less than
    and consistently behave in a manner appropriate for an MLC School
                                                                                      one term’s notice.
    student, including in regard to her personal presentation and conduct,
    and in relation to any digital and social media profile and activity.         23. We acknowledge and agree that the Principal may cancel the student’s
                                                                                      enrolment on the basis of a pattern of behaviour and/or non co-
13. We acknowledge and agree that students are expected to wear the
                                                                                      operation between the student and/or the parent and the School, which
    School uniform as prescribed including when travelling to and from
                                                                                      the Principal considers is not beneficial to the School.
    school and follow conventional standards of appearance while at school

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24. We understand and agree that the student is expected to maintain                 a disability, it is important that parents/carers provide accurate and
        a consistent level of participation in School activities including the           up to date information to the School and for the School and parents/
        co-curricular program (fees may apply). We understand and agree that             carers to work collaboratively to ensure positive outcomes for the
        as parents it is our obligation to support the student to meet these             student. Failure to accurately complete all sections of the Application
        expectations at all times.                                                       (forms) and provide all relevant information may result in the School's
                                                                                         inability to accommodate the student's needs and may affect the
    25. We accept that the School will determine which particular programs,
                                                                                         student's continued enrolment. Where any disclosed special needs
        courses and activities are offered and/or provided at any time and
                                                                                         change or where any special needs arise, we agree to notify the School
        which of these programs, courses and activities are compulsory. We
                                                                                         immediately. We also agree to complete the student’s medical form
        agree to obtain for the student the textbooks, technology and learning
                                                                                         accurately and provide annual updates for the School Health Centre.
        resources recommended by the school for its compulsory programs,
        courses and activities and to ensure that the student has these available    31. We acknowledge that the School seeks to maintain an environment
        for use at school.                                                               that is safe for all students and in which learning can take place. We
                                                                                         also acknowledge that to this end the Principal or her nominee may
    26. We acknowledge and agree that the School has the right to assess
                                                                                         search the student’s bag, locker, mobile phone or other possessions or
        the suitability of each student to automatically progress to the next
                                                                                         electronic devices where there are reasonable grounds to do so. The
        academic year, and determine whether it is in the best interests of the
                                                                                         Principal may also carry out computer surveillance which includes
        student to do so.
                                                                                         using software or equipment to monitor use of computers, the sending
    27. We agree and accept that all students must participate in and/or attend          or receiving of emails, the accessing of websites and the use of
        any activities deemed compulsory by the Principal, including but not             social media.
        limited to:
                                                                                     32. If the student is ill or injured, necessitating urgent hospital and/or
        a. As a school of the Uniting Church in Australia, their annual Sunday           medical treatment (for example, injections, blood transfusions, surgery)
           House Chapel Service, end of term Holy Communion Services                     and if we are not readily available to authorise such treatment, we
           (partaking of Holy Communion as a sacrament is optional but                   authorise the Principal or, in her absence, a responsible member of the
           attendance at the Services is required), and weekly ChapeL                    school staff, to give the necessary authority for such treatment.
        b. Co-curricular activities                                                  33. We understand that the School requires parents to observe school
                                                                                         security procedures for the protection of students from direct contact
        c. The School sports program including Junior School and Senior School
                                                                                         with those outside the School during school hours and that we are only
           swimming and athletics carnival
                                                                                         to make contact through the school office.
        d. Important School events such as Speech Day, Speech Night, whole
                                                                                     34. We acknowledge that the student’s personal property is not insured by
           school music or other whole school events and other events as
                                                                                         the School, which does not accept any responsibility for loss.
           required by the Principal, from time to time
                                                                                     35. We understand that the School requires parents to observe School
        e. Various school camps, immersive learning experiences and excursions
                                                                                         security procedures for the protection of students from direct contact
           that occur from time to time as an integral part of the school
                                                                                         with those outside the School during school hours and that we are only
           curriculum
                                                                                         to make contact through the School office.
    28. We understand that the School requires parents to be actively involved
        in the School through attendance at parent/teacher interviews and            PRIVACY
        parent forums, participation in courses offered by the School relevant
        to the student’s education and assistance to the School in a voluntary       36. We acknowledge that the School may from time to time collect
        capacity from time to time.                                                      personal information about parents and students, which may be
                                                                                         necessary for the School’s function or activities. We authorise the School
    29. Requests for leave from school activities, including academic and                to use and disclose information in such a manner as the Principal
        co-curricular programs, and for early departure at the end of a day or           may deem appropriate for the purposes of the student’s education,
        term and/or late return from breaks will be refused unless in the most           health, care, welfare or development. We acknowledge having read the
        exceptional circumstances and must be applied for in writing to the              School’s Privacy Policy.
        Principal.
                                                                                     37. We give permission for photographs of the student to be placed in the
                                                                                         School’s records, displayed from time to time around the school, and
    HEALTH AND SAFETY
                                                                                         published in school publications, the My MLC School Portal, weekly
    30. We acknowledge that we have fully disclosed any special needs                    e-newsletter and other marketing material including the School’s
        (including but not limited to any medical, physical, learning, behavioural       public website and social media platforms, such as Facebook. If we
        or psychological needs) which the student has. Where a student has               are uncomfortable with our student’s photograph being used for these

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purposes, we will contact the School directly to advise.                             TERMS AND CONDITIONS
38. We agree to provide to the School all current Family Court, other                    It must be noted that the terms and conditions set out in the Prospectus and on
    court orders, police orders, parenting plans or any other orders or                  the Application Form and all associated documents, may be altered or amended
    arrangements which are relevant to the student’s education and welfare               from time to time by MLC School, and their provisions subject to any such
    and provide copies of any orders to the School. We note that the                     amendments shall continue to apply during the whole period that a student
    School’s Privacy Policy deals with the confidentiality of such information.          continues to attend MLC School.

GENERAL
39. We acknowledge and agree that we must promptly advise the School of
    any change of home, mailing, email address or contact details or other
    information on the Enrolment Application Form. This can be done by
    updating any relevant information portals. Offers of enrolment may be
    cancelled if the School loses contact with the parent or mail is returned.
40. We acknowledge and agree that we must promptly advise the School if
    the student is absent from the School due to ill health or other reason.
41. We agree that the School may change these Conditions provided it
    gives us at least one term’s notice and that the new Conditions take
    effect from the beginning of a term.
42. Where students leave to enrol at another school, the NSW Education
    Standards Authority (NESA) requires that parents advise the School in
    writing of the name of the school the student will be attending and the
    grade the student will be entering at the new school. We acknowledge
    and accept ur obligation to do this in a timely manner.
43. Each of us agrees that our obligations to the School, as set out above,
    are joint and several.

Privacy Policy
To view the MLC School Privacy Policy please visit mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au/privacy-policy

MLC School has used its best endeavours to ensure that material contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing. MLC School gives no warranty and accepts no
responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information and MLC School reserves the right to make changes without notice at any time in its absolute discretion. Users
of this publication are advised to reconcile the accuracy and currency of the information provided with MLC School before acting upon or in consideration of the information.
Copyright in this publication is owned by MLC School and no part of it may be reproduced without the permission of MLC School.

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MLC School                                     CHECKLIST PLEASE INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION
                                                      MLC School Enrolment Application Form

    Enrolment                                         Cheque or completed credit card form for non-refundable Application Fee of $A275
                                                       Copy of your daughter’s Birth Certificate                                                             Attach
    Application Form                                   Copy of your daughter’s latest school report (if applicable)
                                                       Copy of your daughter’s latest NAPLAN Test results (if applicable)                                  photo here
    Pre-Kindergarten                                   Passport sized photo (attached in the space provided)
                                                                                                                                                           35mm x 40mm
    to Year 12
                                                       Copy of your daughter's Immunisation History Statement available online from Medicare
                                                       Copy of educational and/or medical assessment reports where relevant
                                                       Copy of any Family Court Orders (if applicable)

                                                                                                                                                                   CRICOS NO. 02328D
    STUDENT     SURNAME
    DETAILS
                GIVEN NAMES

                PREFERRED NAME

                SYDNEY ADDRESS                                                                                                                          POSTCODE

                TELEPHONE (HOME)

                DATE OF BIRTH                                                       COUNTRY OF BIRTH

                NATIONALITY

                LANGUAGE SPOKEN
                AT HOME

                IS THE STUDENT OF ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ORIGIN?

                NO       YES, ABORIGINAL       YES, TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER     YES, BOTH ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER

                                               AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN     PERMANENT RESIDENCY            Overseas students to complete separate International Student Application Form
                RESIDENCY STATUS

                PROPOSED ACADEMIC                                                   PROPOSED CALENDAR
                LEVEL OF ENTRY (e.g. Year 5)                                        YEAR OF ENTRY (e.g. 2016)

                PRESENT ACADEMIC                                                    PRESENT SCHOOL
                YEAR OF SCHOOLING

                RELIGIOUS DENOMINATION

                PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS OF
                ANY SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL
                AND/OR MEDICAL
                CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY
                NEED TO BE TAKEN INTO
                ACCOUNT TO ASSIST MLC
                SCHOOL*

                *Disclosure Statement: The disclosure of all medical, psychological/psychometric and educational testing information relating to a student seeking
                enrolment is a fundamental condition to the acceptance of that student for enrolment at MLC School. Such information is important in assessing the
                appropriateness of an enrolment at MLC School for the purposes of duty of care and educationally, to support fully the student's academic needs and
                progress.

     PRE-KINDERGARTEN         PLEASE INDICATE THE         5 days                                                                                         Note: Pre-Kindergarten
                              PREFERRED PROGRAM FOR                                           Monday – Friday
                              YOUR DAUGHTER                                                                                                              operates during
                                                          3 days                              Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday                                   MLC School terms
                                                          3 days                             Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
                                                          In order assist with the transition to Kindergarten the following year, all Pre-Kindergarten students are
                                                          encouraged to attend 5 days per week in Term 4.

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PARENT/GUARDIAN 1                                    PARENT/GUARDIAN 2
FAMILY
DETAILS         RELATIONSHIP TO
                STUDENT

                TITLE (e.g. Mr, Mrs, Dr)

                SURNAME

                GIVEN NAMES

                DRIVER'S LICENCE NO.

                COUNTRY OF BIRTH

                NATIONALITY

                LANGUAGE SPOKEN
                AT HOME

                ADDRESS (HOME)

                MAILING ADDRESS

                TELEPHONE (HOME)

                TELEPHONE (MOBILE)

                EMAIL

                OCCUPATION

                COMPANY

                TELEPHONE (BUSINESS)

FAMILY          APPLICANT LIVES WITH:
RELATIONSHIPS
                BOTH PARENTS           PARENT 1       PARENT 2       GUARDIAN   GRANDPARENTS    SHARED CARE

                OTHER

                WHERE THE PARENTS ARE SEPARATED OR DIVORCED, OR BOTH PARENTS NAMED ABOVE ARE NOT THE NATURAL PARENTS OF THE GIRL,
                PLEASE GIVE DETAILS (e.g. custody, step-parents, guardianship arrangements)

                COURT ORDER OR PARENTING PLAN, IF ANY, RELEVANT TO THE STUDENT:

                NO        YES       (IF YES, PLEASE ATTACH A COPY)

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SIBLINGS     STUDENT'S SISTERS WHO ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING OR ARE ENROLLED AT MLC SCHOOL FOR FUTURE YEARS:

                 NAME 1                                         YEAR              HOUSE                          LEVEL OF ENTRY
                                                                                                                 AND YEAR (e.g. Year 5 2020)

                 NAME 2                                         YEAR              HOUSE                          LEVEL OF ENTRY
                                                                                                                 AND YEAR (e.g. Year 5 2020)

                 NAME 3                                         YEAR              HOUSE                          LEVEL OF ENTRY
                                                                                                                 AND YEAR (e.g. Year 5 2020)

    MLC SCHOOL   STUDENT'S RELATIVES WHO ARE FORMER STUDENTS OF MLC SCHOOL
    OLD GIRLS
    IN FAMILY    NAME 1

                 MAIDEN NAME/NAME AT SCHOOL

                 YEAR/S ATTENDED (e.g. 1997–2002)

                 FINAL ACADEMIC YEAR (e.g. Year 12)

                 RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT

                 HOUSE

                 NAME 2

                 MAIDEN NAME/NAME AT SCHOOL

                 YEAR/S ATTENDED (e.g. 1997–2002)

                 FINAL ACADEMIC YEAR (e.g. Year 12)

                 RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT

                 HOUSE

                 NAME 3

                 MAIDEN NAME/NAME AT SCHOOL

                 YEAR/S ATTENDED (e.g. 1997–2002)

                 FINAL ACADEMIC YEAR (e.g. Year 12)

                 RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT

                 HOUSE

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OFFICE USE ONLY
 Application Fee             Enrolment Fee

 $                           $

 DATE:                       DATE:

 RECEIPT NO.:                RECEIPT NO.:
                                                                        PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND SURVEY TO
                                                                        Registrar MLC School PO Box 643 BURWOOD 1805 Australia

DETAILS OF                                             NAME 1                                             NAME 2
PERSON/S TAKING
RESPONSIBILITY           RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT
FOR PAYMENT OF
                         TITLE (e.g. Mr, Mrs, Dr)
SCHOOL FEES AND
SUNDRY COSTS
                         SURNAME

                         GIVEN NAMES

                         ADDRESS (MAILING)

                         TELEPHONE (HOME)

                         TELEPHONE (MOBILE)

                         SIGNATURE

                                                                                     DATE    |     |                                       DATE      |      |

SIGNATURES               •   I/We hereby apply to MLC School for the enrolment of the above student.
Both parents or          •   I/We understand that acceptance of this form by MLC School does not constitute admission of the student, and that we
guardian/s MUST sign          will be required to agree to the Conditions of Entry which apply at the time our daughter is offered a place at the School.
this application form,   •    I/We enclose our Application Fee. This fee is to cover administration costs and is non-refundable.
where applicable
                         •     I/We hereby declare that the information provided by us is true and correct at the time of application.

                         SIGNATURE OF
                         PARENT/GUARDIAN 1

                         DATE                                                        NAME

                         SIGNATURE OF
                         PARENT/GUARDIAN 2

                         DATE                                                        NAME

$A275                    DIRECT DEBIT DETAILS          Account Name: MLC School
NON-REFUNDABLE                                         BSB: 062 319
APPLICATION FEE
                                                       Account Number: 10542675
                                                       Reference: Name of Student
                         PAYING BY
                                                       Cheque/Money Order made payable to MLC School     Cash       Mastercard      Visa          Direct Debit
                         CARD NUMBER                                                                                EXPIRY

                         NAME ON CARD                                                                               AMOUNT PAID      $

                                                       SIGNED                                                                DATE

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Scholarship Information

     There are a range of scholarships available at MLC School, including           Music Scholarships
     scholarships for new students, continuing students, all-rounders, music        MLC School offers full and part scholarships for current MLC School
     students, Indigenous students and daughters of Old Girls. Some of our          students and prospective new students entering Year 7. To be considered
     scholarships are means tested.                                                 for a Music Scholarship applicants must:
                                                                                    • Achieve excellent results in the entrance examination
     For all scholarships at Year 7 level and above, candidates must sit an         • Be exceptional musicians on their chosen instrument
     entrance examination held at the School. Short listed candidates are later
     invited to a Scholarship Activity Day at which girls will have an interview,   Successful Music Scholarship applicants are required to participate in the
     a tour of the School and take part in a variety of activities with other       full music program offered by MLC School for the duration of their time
     short-listed candidates. The entrance examination is held early in Term 1      at the School. This commitment requires full participation in the elective
     with the Scholarship Activity Day held later in the term. Scholarship offers   music program from Year 9 to Year 12. This is an integrated course of
     are made to successful candidates by the end of Term 1.                        individual performance, ensemble performance, study of musicology, aural
                                                                                    development and composition. Successful Music Scholarship applicants
     To be considered for the Indigenous Scholarship at Year 2 level, no test       will also be required to participate in the core music ensembles and the
     is required. Candidates are invited to spend the morning in the Junior         required music performance throughout the year.
     School and there will also be an interview for the parents.                    An audition will be scheduled with the Director of Music as part of the
                                                                                    scholarship process. Applicants will need to:
     It is expected that successful applicants will continue their education at     • Prepare and play two contrasting pieces or one piece on each
     the School until the end of Year 12.                                             instrument if playing two instruments (NB: MLC School does not
                                                                                      provide an accompanist, applicants will need to provide their own if
     SCHOLARSHIP TYPES
                                                                                      desired)
     The Principal's Scholarship for Year 10                                        • Sing the first verse of Advance Australia Fair unaccompanied starting
     The Principal of MLC School, Ms Lisa Moloney, has introduced a new               on an E or a G
     scholarship for girls entering Year 10, who would not otherwise be able        • Undertake aural testing for pitch and rhythm
     to attend the School.                                                          • Participate in an informal question and answer session

     The Principal’s Scholarship is open to new applicants only and covers up       Edna Curtis Scholarship (for daughters of Old Girls)
     to full remission of tuition fees for the three years the student attends      MLC School offers a half scholarship for current MLC School students and
     the School. It is open to girls who will flourish in the MLC School            prospective new students entering Year 7. To be considered for the Edna
     environment; who will embrace the wide-ranging opportunities on offer          Curtis Scholarship (for daughters of Old Girls) applicants must:
     at the School, both academically and in co-curricular endeavours; who          • Achieve excellent results in the entrance examination
     will support the ethos of the Uniting Church, and most importantly, who        • Successfully meet the All-Rounder criteria
     dare to be more.                                                               • Be a daughter of an Old Girl

     As part of the application process, girls will sit an examination and          Indigenous Scholarship
     parents will need to provide a supporting statement and financial              MLC School is able to offer a small number of means-tested scholarships
     documentation.                                                                 to indigenous girls, entering either the Junior School or Year 7. These
                                                                                    provide partial or full funding for the length of enrolment to cover tuition
     This Scholarship is open to Australian residents only.                         fees and some costs associated with attending the School.

     All-Rounder Scholarships                                                       All applicants for the Indigenous Scholarship program should submit
     MLC School offers full and part scholarships for current MLC School            a general enrolment application by 30 January in the year prior to the
     students and prospective new students entering Year 7 to Year 11. To be        proposed entry for their daughter. Applicants for Year 7 are asked to
     considered for an All-Rounder Scholarship applicants must:                     apply for and sit the scholarship exam in February prior to their proposed
                                                                                    entry year.
     • Achieve excellent results in the entrance examination
     • Demonstrate the ability to make a significant contribution in                All applicants will be considered and those short-listed will be
       two of the following areas:                                                  interviewed during the course of the year prior to entry. Student
        • Academically                                                              enthusiasm and family support for the opportunity to attend MLC School
        • Culturally including achievement in creative and performing arts          are relevant factors in determining suitable recipients.
        • Sporting
        • Leadership including achievement in debating and public speaking.

      For further information please contact the School on scholarships@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au
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Survey
To assist us with planning, could you please kindly respond to the following questions:

1.		HOW DID YOU FIRST HEAR ABOUT MLC SCHOOL?                              		 Its pastoral care support

		Please select/tick one response only                                    		 Excellent facilities

		 Live in the local MLC School area                                      		 Convenient location to public transport

		 MLC School website                                                     		 The school’s convenient own private bus transport

		 Currently enrolled family                                              		 Your child’s peer group is attending MLC School

		 A former student                                                       		 Scholarship opportunities

		 A member of a former student’s family or family friend                 		 Other (please specify)

		 Word of mouth
		 Sydney Morning Herald
		 Local newspaper (Inner West Courier, The Leader, etc.)
		 Schools’ Guide publications
                                                                          3. IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS, HAVE YOU:
		 Sydney Independent Schools Expos at
				  Sydney Uni    Sutherland Shire   North Shore                           Multiple responses are permitted – Please tick which apply

		 MLC School bus signage                                                 		 Visited MLC School’s website?

		 MLC School Aquatic Centre                                              		 	Seen any MLC School advertising in
                                                                                  local newspaper    SMH        other publication
		 Sydney Opera House Concert
                                                                          		 Attended an Independent Schools’ expo?
		 Online School's Directory
                                                                          		 Attended an MLC School tour?
		 I am an Old Girl
                                                                          		 Seen any MLC School branded buses?
		 Yellow Pages
                                                                          		 Consulted any private schools directory publications?

2.	WHAT ARE THE MAJOR REASONS MOTIVATING YOUR
    ENQUIRY ABOUT OR ENROLMENT AT MLC SCHOOL?                             4.	WHAT OTHER SCHOOLS ARE YOU STRONGLY
                                                                              CONSIDERING?
   Multiple responses are permitted – Please tick which apply
                                                                             Multiple responses are permitted – Please tick which applly
		 Dedicated teaching staff
                                                                          		 Independent girls schools
		 A reputation for academic excellence
                                                                          		 Independent co-educational schools
		 IB Diploma offered
                                                                          		 Independent school of your religious faith
		 	Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities offered
        Music       Drama      Sport       Debating                       		 Selective high schools
        Creative Arts     Outdoor Education           Exchange            		 Other State schools
		 A non-selective school                                                 			 (Optional) Please specify which school(s)
		 An all girls school
		 Provides both primary and secondary schools
		 Offers Pre-Kindergarten
         A focus on students’ individual needs, irrespective of ability
		 An inclusive cultural diversity of students                                                                                   Thank you
		 Continuing your family tradition
		 Christian values taught

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