Congratulations to all students who participated in the German poetry competition at Brentwood Secondary College on Friday 7 August. All students recited their poems beautifully and were a credit to the school. Special congratulations to the following students who achieved placings in the competition: Year 7: 1st- Naira S Year 7: 2nd- Benita S Year 8: … Continued Read More
Important Reminder – Canteen Orders & Campus Location Please be aware that the Senior and Junior Campuses operate as two separate sites, each with its own kitchen, staff, and lunch-ordering system. If your child has moved from the Junior Campus to the Senior Campus, please make sure you update their current campus/location in the ordering … Continued Read More
Student Leadership Forum Our Senior Leadership students hosted the Student Leadership Forum on Thursday 6 August. Brentwood Secondary College, Highvale Secondary College and South Oakleigh Secondary Colleges leadership students and teachers attended this event. Our students were confident, engaging and energetic throughout the day and presented their college with pride. At the conclusion of the … Continued Read More
The FAB 4 – Class of 2016 Today Mr Ian MacLeod, Acting College Principal, and I had the pleasure of welcoming four members of the Class of 2016 back to Mount Waverley Secondary College, or, as I have decided to call them, the FAB 4! I’m not sure where the rest of the Class of … Continued Read More
Victorian School Music Festival (VSMF) Concert Bands This past Tuesday, two more of our music ensembles represented the college at VSMF: Concert Band – directed by Ms Melissa Knowles Symphonic Band – directed by Mr Joseph Yu We are happy to share that both groups were awarded Silver Awards. This is a fantastic achievement, particularly … Continued Read More
Year 9 Brainstorm Productions Year 9 students participated in sessions with Brainstorm Productions, an educational theatre performance designed for High School students that provide strategies for resilience, bullying prevention and help seeking. This live performance empowers students to explore choices, consequences, and complex group dynamics that can lead to bullying and unhealthy friendships. The Year … Continued Read More
A huge congratulations to our Year 8 student, Dineth F, on becoming the World Scrabble Youth Champion in Kenya! Competing against 140 young players from around the world, Dineth was the only competitor representing Australia – an incredible achievement! After winning the Australian Youth Championship in July, Dineth took on the world stage and brought … Continued Read More
Careers – Did You Know? Did you know the Careers Team can help with more than just choosing a university course? We can assist students with: Subject selection and prerequisites University and TAFE courses VET and apprenticeships Work experience Career exploration VTAC applications and preferences Alternative pathways Employment and post-school options If you have a … Continued Read More
As part of the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority’s (MTIA) Rail Careers program – led by the Rail Academy – 16 middle school students visited the Newport facility on 13 August. The initiative proactively engages young people to highlight dynamic career pathways across rail, light rail, OHS and construction. During their visit, students stepped into the world of transport … Continued Read More
We are now over the half-way point of Term 3. Most of our Year 12s are experiencing a slight lull in SACs, but we are encouraging them to maintain the momentum, keep up to date with their work, and ensure that regular study is still occurring at home. Year 11s should have all completed their … Continued Read More