Top Class Music
I had the pleasure of attending the Top Class Music performance last Monday afternoon at the Melbourne Recital Centre with Ms Lauren Kelly, Campus Principal-Senior School and Mrs Tijtje Keatley, Music Repertoire Performance teacher. We were there to watch and celebrate Class of 2025 student Ananya H.
Top Class is an annual concert series presented by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) showcasing outstanding performances by VCE and VCE VET students from schools across the state. This year, 183 top performing students were considered by expert panels for Top Class Music and Sound, and only 48 students were selected to perform. Selected performers exemplify the skill and creativity that can be achieved within the VCE curriculum. Congratulations Ananya!
Music Soirees a Great Success
Congratulations to all the students who performed in the Music Soiree nights last week. Students from all year levels were involved and I know that the parents, students, and staff in the audience appreciated hearing their wonderful performances.
Eastern Metropolitan Regional (EMR) Swimming
The Eastern Metropolitan Region swimming carnival was held on Monday 30 March and our college sent 25 students to Aquanation Ringwood. Congratulations to all our competitors on the day. Below is a list of students who will compete at the state competition.
Katia K – won medals in 4 events.
Olivia T, Hannah R, Camryn R, Aleisha C won the gold medal in the 17-20 girls’ medley.
Aleisha C, Jayda C, Camryn R, Kira D won the gold medal in the 18 girls’ 4 x 100m relay.
Good luck to these students and I look forward to seeing how they perform at the State Championships at the end of April.
Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences – a resounding success
Thank you to the many parents and students who attended our virtual conferences on Wednesday 1 April. Such large numbers clearly demonstrate that Mount Waverley Secondary College parents and students value the learning opportunities on offer and enthusiastically seek teacher support to reflect on their progress, with the aim of continually improving to achieve excellence in learning outcomes. After talking to many parents, students, and teachers, the college is going from strength to strength and continues to strive to meet each student’s individual learning needs.
2025 Annual Report
The 2025 Annual Report has been endorsed by College Council and once it is endorsed by the Department of Education, we will place a copy on the college website if you would like to read it. We again achieved excellent results compared to the state and similar schools which was extremely pleasing.
Uniform Changeover Time
Winter uniform starts in Term 2, although for the first two weeks of term there is a changeover period where the students can wear either summer or winter uniform.
Please ensure that your students have the correct college uniform which is supplied by PSW located at their retail outlet at 342 -350 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley (behind Officeworks).
Protecting against measles
Measles cases are rising in Victoria and around the world. Returned travellers make up most cases, but local spread has also been detected.
Vaccination is the most safe and effective way to protect yourself and others against measles. People need 2 doses of a measles-containing vaccine to be fully protected.
To help protect against measles, you should check your family’s measles vaccinations today. This is particularly important if you are:
- planning any travel
- were born during or after 1966
- were born overseas.
You can check your measles vaccination records:
on your Medicare online account through MyGov or by contacting the Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809
- on your personal health records, such as your childhood immunisation records
- by speaking to your GP or immunisation provider.
About measles
Measles is a viral infection. It spreads easily from airborne droplets, such as from coughing or sneezing, and nose and throat secretions.
Symptoms may include:
- fever
- feeling tired or unwell
- cough or runny nose
- sore and red eyes (conjunctivitis)
- diarrhoea – especially in infants.
This is usually followed by a red, blotchy, non-itchy rash that often starts on the face before spreading down the body.
Measles can cause serious illness and be life-threatening. People who are not fully immunised or have not had a previous measles infection are at increased risk.
Pregnant women, children aged under 5 years and those with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of severe illness and complications.
If your child develops measles symptoms, you should:
- keep your child home from school and seek medical care and testing
- call the health service and wear a face mask when travelling to and attending the health service
- let our school know if your child has measles, or is being tested for measles
- keep your child at home until well and advised by a health professional.
Free measles vaccines
Anyone who does not have 2 doses of measles vaccine, or is unsure, can get a measles vaccine.
Free vaccines are available for:
- infants aged 12 months to 18 months
- children and teenagers aged under 20 years
- adult refugees and humanitarian entrants.
Free vaccines are also available for anyone with or without a Medicare card if they are:
- born during or after 1966 who have not received 2 doses or are unsure, including people born overseas
- infants from 6 months and before 11 months of age before overseas travel.
Vaccination is widely available at your GP, local pharmacist, local council or Aboriginal Health Service. Call ahead to see if you are eligible for a free vaccine.
Find out more
For more information, refer to:
- the Better Health Channel web page How to find your immunisation records
- the Department of Health for translated resources about measles and measles immunisations
- your GP, local pharmacist, local council or Aboriginal Health Service.
Happy Holidays
First term 2026 has been an exciting time for teaching and learning at Mount Waverley Secondary College. I hope everyone enjoys some family time over the holidays and I encourage all senior students to ensure a balance between study and relaxation. Develop a study timetable and stick to it, it will be worth it. Have a safe and relaxing holiday. We look forward to seeing our students return on Monday 20 April.
Mrs Karen Wade
College Principal