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Celebrating the success of our first Giving Day
Sue Felton, Director of Advancement
Thank you most sincerely to all those who have supported the College this year, whether towards our MLC Libraries, Building or Scholarships Funds. In particular, the inaugural MLC Giving Day online campaign in June was a great success, achieving its clear vision to support Principal’s Means-Tested Scholarships and surpassing its initial fundraising goal. As always, the MLC community’s commitment to sharing opportunity through education shone through. Special thanks to our major donors who matched every individual donation from our community, and to our volunteers who personally reached out to fellow parents and Old Collegians on the day. We warmly invite you to read a comprehensive update in the Impact of Giving report accompanying this magazine.
Giving Day celebrates the education MLC provides to students like Emily and Sara.
Reflections on MLC’s first Giving Day
Our community donors share their motivations for joining this year’s Giving Day, and our College leaders express their gratitude for this valued support.
Alumnae
“MLC gave me a wonderful, well-rounded education!” Judy Selby (Reichman 1970), NSW
“I appreciated benefitting from an MLC scholarship after my parents died.” Jo Barlow (1976), NSW “I was a very lucky scholarship recipient in the 80s. Thank you.” Linda Mellors (1992), VIC. Linda is also a current parent. “I am forever grateful for a scholarship in the 1960s: truly life changing!” Jacqueline Clayton (1969), NSW “I am grateful for my time at MLC and glad to help share that experience.” Nieve Powell (2018), VIC “A great cause that offers genuine assistance to less advantaged families.” Elida Brereton (1961), VIC. Elida is a current MLC Board Director.
“With this opportunity, we hope the girls thrive in all aspects of life.” Sally Davis (1972) and Pip Davis (2000), VIC
College leaders
“It has been particularly heart-warming to receive so many genuine messages of appreciation and goodwill from current and past parents, current and past staff and Old Collegians during our inaugural Giving Day.” Principal, Diana Vernon “Junior Secondary School (JSS) was excited to participate in MLC’s Giving Day. We wanted to help more girls from a range of backgrounds to come to the College and join us in Years 7 and 8. I was delighted to see the strong level of support via the online giving platform by our JSS parents, students and staff.” Head of Junior Secondary School, Cathie Ireland
Sarah McColl-Gausden (2012)
Past parents
“MLC gave our daughters the best education. We hope that others may benefit.” Stuart Turnbull and Mary Arnold-Turnbull, VIC “Helping to create more world-ready women for this very challenging world.” Susan Coles, VIC “My daughter’s experience of education at MLC was so positive that it set her up to be confident with what the world might hold for her in the future. Thank you to all the teachers and leaders.” Connie Kellett, VIC “The humanity of this fundraiser makes it special.” Toni Reid, VIC. Toni is also a current staff member.
