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MLC School is an independent day school for girls, located in Burwood, Sydney. The school enrols students from pre-kinder age through to Year 12,〔(Facts and Figures 2007 )〕 offering an educational experience built on an in-depth knowledge of how girls learn best. The School's long-term commitment has always been tio empower girls and young women to make a difference in the world and live with purpose. == History == MLC School was founded in 1886, to prepare students for entrance to the University of Sydney, which had only recently admitted women to degrees. With the view that much more could be expected of girls’ skills and talents during their school education, MLC was one of the first schools in Australia to offer girls the same level of education as boys. In 1889, a kindergarten was introduced, placing MLC School in the forefront of educational practice. Founding Principal Rev. Prescott believed in the education of very young children and persuaded the College Council to establish a co-educational kindergarten. It is believed that MLC School was one of the very first to establish a kindergarten building. MLC School was also a boarding school until 1977, when a fire destroyed the entire boarding area dining room, offices and some classrooms. When assessed, it was decided that a significant portion of the affected buildings would have to be demolished. Due to falling demand for boarding accommodation, the School Council decided not to rebuild the boarding quarters and to phase out the Boarding School, which closed at the end of 1979. In June 1977, when the Methodist Church was incorporated into the new union of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational Churches, the Methodist Ladies College Burwood became known officially as MLC School. Today,MLC School is a day school that forms part of the Uniting Church of Australia. Name changes 1886 -Wesleyan Ladies’ College opens on 27 January 1899 - Burwood Ladies’ College 1914 - Methodist Ladies’ College 1977 - MLC School A number of facilities at the school have been designed and constructed by architects Ed Lippmann and Associates, starting with the MLC Aquatic Centre, which was opened by Dawn Fraser AO, MBE in 2003. The Junior School was completed and opened in 2009 by Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC. The facilities available in the Junior School include flexible learning spaces, learning studios, small group areas, wet areas, a literature and resource hub, outdoor learning and play spaces, the piazza, the kiss and drop, and the welcome wall. MLC School is listed on the State Heritage Register of New South Wales.〔(State Heritage Register )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「MLC School」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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