Focusing on the Whole Girl | dare to be more podcast with Lisa Moloney & Melissa Boyd

In this episode of Dare to Be More, host Anthony Perl speaks with Principal Lisa Moloney and Deputy Principal Melissa Boyd about MLC School's approach to developing the "whole girl" through a balanced education that extends beyond academics.Lisa and Melissa explain the school's guiding principle that "the MLC School girl is at the heart of everything we do," and how this shapes decision-making across all aspects of school life. Melissa, who oversees co-curricular programs, camps, immersions, and service learning, describes how these opportunities help students develop both competence and confidence.The conversation explores MLC School's extensive co-curricular program, which offers over 80 different activities ranging from music and sports to robotics and cadets. Melissa shares how these programs evolve based on student interests, highlighting the school's new all-girls cadet unit—one of only three in Australia—where "girls lead girls" in developing leadership skills.Lisa discusses the school's renowned music program and how participation in activities like music helps build community, develop persistence, and teach students that improvement comes through practice and dedication. Both educators emphasize that involvement in diverse activities not only creates well-rounded individuals but often leads to stronger academic outcomes.The episode concludes with Lisa and Melissa sharing their personal interpretations of the school's motto, "Dare to Be More," describing it as both an invitation to try new things at the individual level and a call to action that permeates the entire school community.

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