This is an exciting year as MLC School celebrates 140 years of excellence in girls' education.

This anniversary represents generations of bold thinkers, compassionate leaders, and young women empowered to shape the world. In fact, in 140 years more than 20,000 young women have left MLC School ready to make their mark.

The MLC School story began with a visionary idea. In 1886, The Sydney Morning Herald announced the opening of the Wesleyan Ladies College, Burwood, with a promise “to make provisions for those who wish to prepare for University honours.”

Since then, MLC School has been a place where girls are encouraged to explore their passions, embrace challenge, and become confident, resilient learners. Across 140 years, one thing has remained constant: our commitment to fostering young women who are ready to lead, innovate, and make a positive impact.

This year of celebration has been filled with vibrant events, cherished memories, and inspiring stories that honour the School's past and shapes its future

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A Celebration of Your Connection to the School

Your connection to MLC School is strong, enduring, and deeply valued. 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 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 grandmothers, mothers, and daughters.

A donation to the School’s Building Fund is recognised with a paver at the following levels:

  • 1 paver: $250
  • 2 pavers: $450
  • 3 pavers: $600
  • 4 pavers: $750

Each paver accommodates three lines of text, with a maximum of 18 characters per line, including spaces and punctuation. 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. The message is limited only by the physical dimensions of the paver, encouraging simplicity and significance.

For more information, contact the MLC School Archivist Barbara Hoffman on 02 8741 3214.

Let’s celebrate 140 years together by paving the way for generations to come and supporting the School’s fundraising initiatives.

Make a donation via the link below.

Donate here