Welcome to "dare to be more," the podcast that explores the transformative power of girls' education. In each episode, we tap into the deep expertise and forward-thinking perspectives of the educators, leaders, and professionals who shape the learning environment at MLC School in Burwood. Through thoughtful conversations, we uncover the philosophies, innovations, and practices that empower girls to thrive—academically, creatively, and personally. Whether you're an educator, a parent, a student, a past student, or simply passionate about the future of girls education, join us as we celebrate the ideas and people that inspire our girls to ‘dare to be more’.
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Welcome to "dare to be more," the podcast that explores the transformative power of girls' education. In each episode, we tap into the deep expertise and forward-thinking perspectives of the educators, leaders, and professionals who shape the learning environment at MLC School in Burwood. Through thoughtful conversations, we uncover the philosophies, innovations, and practices that empower girls to thrive—academically, creatively, and personally. Whether you're an educator, a parent, a student, a past student, or simply passionate about the future of girls education, join us as we celebrate the ideas and people that inspire our girls to ‘dare to be more’.
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June 19, 2026
Navigating the Tween Years | dare to be more podcast with Joanne Sharpe
<p>In this warm and practical episode of "Dare to Be More," host Anthony Perl speaks with Joanne Sharpe, Deputy Head of Junior School at MLC School, about the tween years — that in-between stage from approximately ages nine to twelve when girls are no longer little children but not yet teenagers.</p><p>Joanne draws on her extensive experience in girls' education and wellbeing to explain what's really happening for girls during this stage, and offers parents and teachers a wealth of practical strategies to support them through it.</p><p><strong>Featured Guest:</strong> Joanne Sharpe, Deputy Head of Junior School (Wellbeing) at MLC School</p><p><strong>In This Episode, You'll Discover:</strong></p><ul><li>What the tween years really are — and why they're such a significant developmental stage</li><li>How to recognise and support changing friendship dynamics without jumping in to fix everything</li><li>The "You Are Strong" program MLC School uses to teach healthy friendship skills</li><li>Why being the "coach on the side" is more effective than solving problems for your daughter</li><li>How MLC School tracks social and emotional competencies from the earliest years through to senior school</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Key Topics Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>Physical, emotional, and social development during the tween years</li><li>Friendship changes and how to navigate them with compassion</li><li>The "You Are Strong" wellbeing programme</li><li>Device use, social media pressure, and setting healthy boundaries</li><li>How teachers use surveys and pastoral care programmes to support tween girls</li><li>Preparing for the teenage years through strong foundations</li></ul><br/><p><strong>About MLC School:</strong> MLC School is a leading independent girls' school in Sydney, committed to empowering young women through academic excellence, character development, and innovative education. Our mission is to inspire girls to dare to be more.</p><p><strong>Connect With Us:</strong></p><ul><li>Website: mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au</li><li>Instagram: @mlcsydney</li><li>Facebook: @MLCSchoolSydney</li><li>LinkedIn: MLC School</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Hashtags:</strong> #TweenYears #ParentingGirls #MLCSchool #GirlsWellbeing #FriendshipSkills #StudentWellbeing #DareToBeMore</p>
June 17, 2026
Learning for The Future | dare to be more podcast with Danielle Rodrigues
<p>In this energetic and inspiring episode of "Dare to Be More," host Anthony Perl goes deeper into the world of MLC Schools' HISE faculty with Head of Department Danielle Rodrigues. From cricket flour macarons to national STEM challenge victories, Danielle shares the extraordinary ways her team is preparing girls not just for exams, but for life.</p><p>This episode is a masterclass in what modern education can look like when teachers are brave enough to take risks alongside their students — and when schools invest in real-world partnerships that bring learning to life.</p><p><strong>Featured Guest:</strong> Danielle Rodrigues, Head of HISE at MLC School</p><p><strong>In This Episode, You'll Discover:</strong></p><ul><li>How MLC Schools' HISE faculty uses provocations like "Are pandemics inevitable?" to spark deep, cross-disciplinary thinking</li><li>The story behind MLC Schools' partnership with Sydney University and the climate health book project</li><li>How MLC School students won first place at the Sydney Science Park STEM Challenge — competing in mixed-school teams</li><li>Why the "food of the future" unit — complete with cricket flour macarons — is one of the most talked-about learning experiences at MLC School</li><li>How the HISE team plans for innovation using a backward-mapping, term-by-term approach</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Key Topics Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>Provocation-based and project-based learning in HISE</li><li>The Sydney University climate health book partnership</li><li>Student thought leadership and external competition success</li><li>The "food of the future" unit — geography, psychology, and business combined</li><li>How teachers plan collaboratively for innovation while maintaining curriculum rigour</li><li>Building student autonomy and ownership of learning</li></ul><br/><p><strong>About MLC School:</strong> MLC School is a leading independent girls' school in Sydney, committed to empowering young women through academic excellence, character development, and innovative education. Our mission is to inspire girls to dare to be more.</p><p><strong>Connect With Us:</strong></p><ul><li>Website: mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au</li><li>Instagram: @mlcsydney</li><li>Facebook: @MLCSchoolSydney</li><li>LinkedIn: MLC School</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Hashtags:</strong> #ProjectBasedLearning #ThoughtLeadership #MLCSchool #GirlsEducation #RealWorldLearning #InnovativeTeaching #DareToBeMore</p>
June 3, 2026
Learning for the Future | dare to be more podcast with Lisa Moloney & Dani Rodrigues
<p>In this compelling episode of "Dare to Be More," host Anthony Perl is joined by Principal Lisa Moloney and the former Head of HSIE Dani Rodrigues, who recorded this conversation before taking on a new role as Director of Students, Year 11 to Year 12, for a rich conversation about what learning for the future truly looks like at MLC School. From a student who used AI-generated voices in her podcast assessment to Year 9 girls designing climate health books for Sydney University, this episode is full of inspiring examples of education at its most innovative.</p><p>Lisa and Dani explore how MLC School is embracing AI not by banning it, but by teaching students to use it ethically, creatively, and critically — and how real-world partnerships are transforming what's possible in the classroom.</p><p><strong>Featured Guests:</strong> Lisa Moloney, Principal at MLC School Dani Rodrigues, Director of Studies (Year 11 & 12) at MLC School</p><p><strong>In This Episode, You'll Discover:</strong></p><ul><li>How MLC's HISE faculty uses provocation-based learning to spark genuine curiosity and critical thinking</li><li>A real example of a student using AI-generated voices in a podcast assessment — and the ethical conversation it sparked</li><li>How MLC's partnership with Sydney Science Park brings real-world problem solving into the classroom</li><li>Why MLC chose to embrace AI rather than ban it — and what that looks like in practice</li><li>How the future of learning is about collaboration, agility, and comfort with uncertainty</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Key Topics Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>Project-based and provocation-based learning in HISE</li><li>Ethical use of AI in student assessments</li><li>The Sydney Science Park partnership and real-world problem solving</li><li>Preparing girls for careers and challenges that don't yet exist</li><li>The role of educators as co-learners alongside their students</li></ul><br/><p><strong>About MLC School:</strong> MLC School is a leading independent girls' school in Sydney, committed to empowering young women through academic excellence, character development, and innovative education. Our mission is to inspire girls to dare to be more.</p><p><strong>Connect With Us:</strong></p><ul><li>Website: mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au</li><li>Instagram: @mlcsydney</li><li>Facebook: @MLCSchoolSydney</li><li>LinkedIn: MLC School</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Co-host</strong>: Anthony Perl</p><p><strong>Produced by</strong>: '<a href="https://podcastsdoneforyou.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcasts Done for You</a>'<strong>Hashtags:</strong> #FutureReadyEducation #AIinEducation #ProjectBasedLearning #MLCSchool #GirlsEducation #InnovativeLearning #DareToBeMore</p>
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