Principal Cody a 40 under 40 Winner Principal Rebecca Cody has been named one of WA’s Top 40 Business Leaders under the age of 40. In the 2012 WA Business News (WABN) 40 under 40 Awards, presented on 22 February, Ms Cody was not only placed among the 40 winners, but also received the UWA Strategic Alliance Award. “This recognition prompts me to reflect on how privileged I feel to lead MLC; I am especially proud to be part of a skilled and professional team educating girls and young women of Western Australia. Optimising the strengths and nurturing the wellbeing of our youth ultimately contributes to the state’s robust future in so many fields of endeavour. As such, my career in education is purposeful, challenging and incredibly rewarding.” Ms Cody was chosen to be among the winners due to her achievements in several areas, including her revision of MLC’s leadership model, her work in developing a philanthropic campaign, and her influence on the culture of MLC through the Preferred Education Model. WABN also noted that she has become a sought-after speaker about leadership in education, and was invited to serve on the Uniting Church’s Commission for Education, Discipleship and Leadership. Ms Cody’s participation in the ‘40 under 40’ Awards program was an MLC Foundation initiative, with Foundation Chair John Goodlad submitting the nomination. In an editorial published the following day, chair of the judging panel, WABN’s Mark Pownell, commented that “once again, the 40 under 40 awards proves that entrepreneurial people in all walks of professional life can be found wherever you look in this great state”. “I am thrilled to be one of the WA Business News 40 under 40 winners for 2012, and equally delighted to receive the Strategic Alliance Award,” said Ms Cody.
“I wish to celebrate and thank the College’s Council and my colleagues for their committed support,” said Ms Cody. “Across the past two years, their willingness to embrace change and strive to do better for the students in our care has been inspiring. I acknowledge also our families and girls; I am fortunate that our ‘paths’ have connected and treasure your partnership with MLC.”
Strong Results MLC’s 2011 graduating students achieved strong results in this year’s WACE exams. ß 100 per cent secondary graduation;
MLC students also achieved the following state rankings:
ß a median ATAR of 88.5;
ß Biological Science – 4th and 8th;
ß 96 per cent attained an ATAR in the top third of Western Australia;
ß Food Science and Technology – 4th and 5th;
ß 43 per cent achieved an ATAR greater than 90; ß 28.3 per cent studying 3A/3B course achieved 75 or better in that course; ß 1 Course Exhibition; ß 7 Certificates of Distinction; and ß 13 Certificates of Excellence.
ß one of the top seven students in Literature with a scaled score of 100; ß Marine and Maritime studies – 1st and 2nd; and ß Materials Design and Technology – 1st and 2nd. “On behalf of all staff I applaud the year group’s accomplishments and as ever, wish each student every joy in the future,” said Principal Cody.