A home away from home
As one of Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools,MLC has a proud tradition of welcoming boarders from rural and regional areasas well as countries all around the world. Tiddeman House, MLC’s boarding house,offers a home away from home for approximately 120 Year 7 to Year 12 students,providing an exciting journey to experience new opportunities, create newfriendships and learn independence. We are located just eight kilometres fromthe cultural vibrancy of Melbourne’s CBD, dubbed the ‘world’s most liveablecity’. The bustling urban centre of Hawthorn is also our doorstep with multiplepublic transport options, health services and leisure activities only minutes’walk away.
MLC offers one of thelargest and most varied curricula in Australia and we enthusiasticallyencourage our boarders to embrace the diverse range of activities available.With 30 sports and a wide range of committees and clubs available, there issure to be something to ignite your daughter’s passions. Our facilities includeour renowned music school and physical education centre for lessons and tuitionas well as dedicated boarding sporting programs. The boarding house upholds astrong sense of community spirit with organised weekend activities, an annual boarders’drama production and special event nights.
Tiddeman Housecombines tradition with contemporary living and technology, creating a warm,supportive environment. Living spaces include communal areas with modernfacilities, an art and mindfulness space, reading room, study and gym as wellas the state-of-the-art facilities of the main college. We provide anenvironment that offers the balance of flexibility and structure, privacy andconnection. Students become independent and learn to self-manage, whilstleadership skills are developed through our boarding leader group, our boardingbuddy system, and of course through countless opportunities within the wider college.
We understand thatthe transition to boarding can be daunting and our experienced and passionateteam of staff are committed to delivering best practice residential care, andare chosen for their caring attitudes and approachable personalities. Academictutors regularly liaise with day school teaching staff and parents so that eachboarder’s learning needs are met and progress is monitored.
Boarding provides awonderful opportunity for students to develop confidence, resilience and personalmanagement skills. For those not from Melbourne, it gives students anopportunity to familiarise themselves with the city and makes transitions intofuture tertiary studies far easier. We are proud to foster a community cultureof support and diversity, where lifelong friendships are made.
Boarding scholarshipsare available. See mlc.vic.edu.au/enrol/scholarships for more information.
