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Parents’ Association
INTRODUCING OUR NEW PRESIDENT
Incoming President of the MLC Parents’ Association, Sophie Croft shares her vision.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT BEING AN MLC PARENT?
Definitely the MLC community. I enjoy connecting with the parents of my daughters’ friends, connecting through volunteering, through socialising at events and by being a role model in terms of giving back.
WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO GET INVOLVED IN THE MLC PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION?
I become a parent rep when my eldest started in Year 7 (Sophie’s daughter, Alexandra is in Year 11, while Anabelle is in Year 9). I wanted to meet other parents, to share in my daughters’ MLC journey and to learn more about the MLC community. Being on the PA Executive is an opportunity to be part of a like-minded group in terms of volunteerism, yet diverse in experience and skills.
WHAT ROLE DOES THE PA PLAY IN FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AT MLC?
The PA connects parents at the class and year level and across the community through countless events. This inclusive, multi-tiered approach means there is something for everyone and many ways to find a connection.
WHY DO YOU THINK IT’S IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THEIR DAUGHTERS’ EDUCATION AND IN THE LIFE OF MLC?
I do believe in community and I do think it takes a village....making connections with other parents ultimately increases the sense of community. I don’t think you can underestimate the power of community in raising children.
WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR YOUR TERM AS PA PRESIDENT?
In the short term, it’s about getting our community back together in person and helping people to say yes to even one invitation or event. In the medium to long term, I want to ensure that the PA Executive is representative of the community and to continue to inform parents of the many opportunities that exist for families to engage and get involved in the life of MLC.
IN 2021, HOW IS THE PA CONTINUING TO ADAPT TO THE CHALLENGES COVID-19 HAS PRESENTED?
2021 will continue to challenge us as we learn to live COVID-safe. The year started with some cancelled events, but we quickly moved to adapt. In Term 1 we managed to deliver 33 events across the College, involving some 800 families, and we held our inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast. In Term 2 we look forward to our Beef and Burgundy Evening, our Women Inspired Dinner and a variety of year level and Special Interest Group events.
