Pockets can be awarded across the range of activities included in MLC School's co-curricular program. They are awarded to students in recognition of:
- Sustained commitment and service
- Demonstration of leadership or ambassadorship
- Significant success
- Demonstration of excellence
In this context, a pocket is a line of coloured embroidered text on a student’s school blazer referencing the activity or achievement for which the pocket has been awarded (for example, ‘Wakakirri State Finalist 2025’, ‘Music 2025’ or ‘IGSA Swimming 2025’). Pockets are available in six colours, each of which represents varying outcomes and levels of achievement.
Pocket Criteria
Pockets are awarded in Light Blue, White, Grey, Pink, Red and Gold. Each colour is rewarded based on the definition below. Please note: Not all groups are eligible to receive all colours in all programs.
Light Blue
Sustained commitment/service to a co-curricular program for a minimum of two consecutive years/six terms of sport within a two-year period. Once the Light Blue is initially awarded it can be awarded again in the following year/three terms of sport, as long as the student’s commitment to the program is sustained. This excludes private tuition/lessons. Begins from Year 7.
White
Demonstration of leadership/ambassadorship within a co-curricular program. This pocket is awarded to students who have assisted in enhancing and growing the stature of their chosen pursuit.
Grey
Achievement of significant success in a co-curricular activity whilst representing MLC School.
Pink
Representation on an Independent Girls’ School Association (IGSA) team.
Red
Achievement of an exemplary level of performance in a co-curricular activity at state or equivalent level.
Gold
Demonstration of outstanding commitment, leadership and excellence in a co-curricular activity across a number of years to be awarded at the end of Year 11, and/or national representation in an activity.
Pocket Embroidery
The embroidery of pockets can be arranged through the MLC School Uniform Shop. Students must complete the Pocket Order Form and hand their blazer in to the Uniform Shop by Friday at 10am for collection after 2pm on Tuesday.
The cost for pockets and payment options can be found in the Pocket Order Form.
Pocket Order Form