Australia Reads Reaching Australian Readers Australia Reads has recently released new national research, which was developed with Monash University and Creative Australia, offering practical guidance on how to help Australians read more often by translating behavioural science into clear, actionable strategies. For schools and families, the message is a timely one: young people are more … Continued Read More

Welcome to the first issue of the Alumni Newsletter for 2026. In this edition, we are excited to share an update on our 2025 graduates as they begin the next stage of their journeys beyond school.  We also celebrate the success of our alumni in the music industry. A special feature shines on our Class … Continued Read More

Year 10 Work Experience Year 10s now is the time to lock in your Work Experience placements for 22 June – 26 June! Use these holidays to reach out, apply, and secure a Work Experience placement by the beginning of Term 2. Need help? Check out Careers Corner for all the resources you need!   … Continued Read More

On Thursday 26 March I attended the Koorie Big Day Out, which was held at the Aborigines Advancement League in Thornbury. About 80 Indigenous students from across Melbourne attended the day. The event started with a Welcome to Country as the local elders spoke about the importance of education. We then had a panel discussion … Continued Read More

The Vocational Major (VM) students have packed a lot of activities into Term 1, gaining skills and knowledge based around the Pillars of Applied Learning. The Year 11 students attended the Australian F1 Grand Prix, spending time investigating the Innovation Hub and watching the Supercars speed around the track. They have also been visiting Mount … Continued Read More

Our Unit 1 English Language cohort recently embarked on an excursion to Healesville Sanctuary, in order to undertake fieldwork and gather data about animal communication. In the classroom, our students learn about how human language differs to animal communication, due to the presence of six key qualities of language: arbitrariness, cultural transmission, creativity, displacement, spontaneity, … Continued Read More

Attending the RBA talk with Governor Michelle Bullock taught me about how the RBA works to maintain and monitor the Australian economy through interest rates, in order to meet the goals of full employment and inflation. This will greatly help in my VCE economics studies related to monetary policy and inflation. What I found interesting … Continued Read More

“Success is the sum of small efforts…” We continue to be impressed by the manner in which our Senior Students are approaching their studies, and we encourage them to maintain this dedication heading into Term 2. VCE is a marathon, not a sprint; I hope students take heart in the fact that the small, consistent … Continued Read More

Term 1 has been a resounding success for the MWSC Music Department. We are excited that over 500 students are currently learning a musical instrument through our instrumental and Year 7 Band programs. A big thank you to all of our music staff, students, and parents for your continued enthusiasm and support of the program. … Continued Read More

Celebrating the end of Term 1 Well done to all Junior Campus students for a successful term 1. For the Year 7s, it has been a huge transition into their secondary schooling. Our Year 8s, on the other hand, have risen to the challenge of being the senior students on campus. We finished the term … Continued Read More