Well done to all staff and students at the Junior Campus for a wonderful semester of teaching, learning, and extra-curricular activities.
We have again thrived in and out of the classroom, with our students not only demonstrating their application to their learning, but also embodying the college values in all of their interactions.
Integrity
The Junior Sub School team should be commended for the ‘Upstander’ culture they have developed with students at the Junior Campus. Regular assemblies have had a focus on being an upstander, as opposed to a bystander, and we frequently have students coming forward to speak up about issues that may concern them or their peers. We value our safe and supportive learning environment, and it is wonderful that this is being driven by our students.
Learning
Semester reports will be available in the coming weeks, and it is a wonderful time to celebrate the excellent academic achievements of our students. We are very privileged to have a school in which learning is greatly valued.
Excellence
Even more important than the high-level academic results, is the efforts of our students in self-improvement. This is seen in the classroom and beyond, with students applying themselves to all of their endeavours.
Accountability
A normal part of secondary schooling is students testing boundaries and learning about decision-making. Every day is a new start for our students, and we pride ourselves on the ways in which students are supported to take accountability for their conduct and seek to improve. The manner in which our students engage in meaningful, reflective conversations (even when things might have gone awry) is truly impressive.
Respect
One of the great assets of our school is the diversity we have on display. As the college vision statement says, ‘Mount Waverley Secondary College is a proudly diverse learning environment where everyone is empowered to strive for growth and excellence.’ We regularly celebrate a range of events that highlight our diversity. We are immensely proud of the respectful ways in which our students recognise and celebrate diversity.
Nurturing
Whether in the classroom, in the yard, on the sporting field, on the bus, or in any other forum, I am constantly reminded of the capacity of our students to show care, compassion, and empathy to each other.
Students thriving at the Junior Campus
In addition to the amazing work that happens in the classroom, our students thrive in a number of areas. In recent weeks they have participated in round robin sports, attended Monash Tech School, and completed some careers activities with the support of our Careers team.
Our Mount Matters program continues to thrive. Over recent weeks I have had the privilege of visiting both year level meetings to discuss what we can do to improve the campus. As a consequence, we have made changes to yard duties, begun some consultation with the City of Monash, addressed a number of maintenance issues, and started to plan for some longer term projects. It is great to see our students taking pride in their school, and giving up their time to support its improvement.
Mr Matt Sheehan
Campus Principal – Junior School