Thank you and farewell MWSC It is with much excitement and some sadness that I write to the Mount Waverley school community for the last time having just been provisionally appointed as the new Principal of Frankston High School commencing in 2021. It has been an absolute privilege to work at Mount Waverley Secondary College … Continued Read More
When our 2020 College Captains Lynn Li and Amit and Deputy Captains Jennifer and Riyah were appointed at the end of 2019, they knew that they would be leading their cohort through one of the toughest years of their lives; however, none of us could have imagined what would unfold this year. The Covid-19 pandemic … Continued Read More
Congratulations to our 2021 VCE cohort on successfully completing their first week of Year 11 and 12. Although this year has posed many challenges for our students it was pleasing to see students approach the Early Commencement Program with a positive attitude ready to try their best for the year ahead. Whilst I encourage everyone … Continued Read More
Farewell and Best Wishes to our Retirees It is with sadness that we farewell thirteen valued members of staff (teachers and support staff) at the end of the year. Below I have listed their years of service to Mount Waverley Secondary College. Ms Rosemary McGinlay – 43 years Mrs Dina Verginis – 30 years Mr … Continued Read More
With the school year wrapping up, it has been wonderful as Director of Music at Mount Waverley Secondary College to reflect on all of the great musical achievements that have occurred throughout the year, despite COVID-19. Through remote learning, our instrumental students continued to improve and strive for excellence on their chosen instrument. Through opportunities … Continued Read More
2020 what a year. Every year typically, has a few defining moments but the past 6 months has contained so many world changing developments that it is hard not to be overwhelmed by the immense disruption to our lives. This year as Arts teachers we have had to rapidly shift our perspectives and take up … Continued Read More
The 2021 Year 8 Student Leadership Team has been finalised following applications, interviews, speeches, and voting. Thank you to all students who submitted an application and thank you very much to Mr Nic Barca, Mr John Simon, and Mr Andrew Batchelor for their time and effort in selecting the 2021 Year 8 leaders. Congratulations to … Continued Read More
The Texas Instruments National Coding Contest is open to Year 7 – 10 students around Australia. The theme this year is FOOD – how to automate or improve a process related to food. Student teams of 2-4 students work with a teacher mentor to identify an everyday process or product that your team wants to … Continued Read More
Even though 2020 hasn’t been exactly the start to a new decade that we all imagined, we are exceptionally proud of our Junior School students for the positivity and adaptability they have consistently demonstrated throughout this unique year. Our Year 7s have had an especially memorable first year at high school. The year started with … Continued Read More
Virtual Arts Festival Our first Virtual Arts Festival was held recently and students could access this via the intranet. The quality of our students’ art work continues to amaze me and many awards were presented to students. 2020 People’s Choice Award was awarded to Alisha G – Year 10. Art Awards Visual Communication and Design … Continued Read More