This term, our school had the wonderful experience of hosting exchange students from our sister school in Germany. During their visit, the students stayed with host families, attended classes, and explored different places in Melbourne. It was a memorable opportunity for all students who were involved, as everyone got the chance to form new friendships … Continued Read More
The Year 12 cohort had the opportunity to meet and hear from Mr Tory Taylor, an NFL punter for the Chicago Bears. A former student of Mr Bamford from his previous school, Tory grew up in Melbourne and shared his journey from an ordinary schoolboy – who didn’t excel academically and was unsure of his … Continued Read More
Mount Matters Well done to all of those students who put their names forward to participate in the Mount Matters program. A student-led student voice initiative, Mount Matters seeks to listen to the voices of all students at the school. Mount Matters involves fortnightly student-led focus groups at each year level with representatives from each … Continued Read More
An Olympian’s Toolkit: Visit from Olympian Jemima Montag On 6 March, our Year 11 students had the incredible opportunity to hear from Australian Olympian and elite race walker Ms Jemima Montag, who visited our school to share her journey, insights, and lessons from competing at the highest level of sport whilst juggling studying medicine. Jemima’s … Continued Read More
Year 8 Boys Cricket On Wednesday 18 March, the Year 8 boys cricket team headed to Mulgrave Reserve for the District Round Robin. Our first game was against Vermont Secondary College where we bowled first. With some good efforts in the field including an exceptional run out, Vermont SC went on to make 136 runs … Continued Read More
Financial Contributions If you have elected to pay the voluntary financial contributions via instalments, a reminder that the second instalment is due to come out of your nominated payment method on Monday 23 March. If you have any queries, please contact the Finance team on finance@mwsc.vic.edu.au. Thank you for supporting our college. … Continued Read More
As we approach the last couple of weeks of a busy and productive term, I would like to congratulate our Senior students on how well they have worked with their peers, their teachers and the Senior Subschool this term. It has made for a very positive start to the year. Most students will have SACs … Continued Read More
It’s hard to believe how quickly term 1 is progressing. I have been incredibly impressed by the strong work ethic demonstrated by our students and the positive, purposeful way they have engaged in all aspects of school life. Whether in the classroom, on the sporting field, through the arts, camps, leadership opportunities or co-curricular activities, … Continued Read More
Mount Waverley Secondary College alive with the Sound of Music! This year the college has an amazing 321 students participating in the Instrumental Music Program. They are committed to a gruelling training schedule which results in the students showcasing their incredible talents in 4 concert bands, 2 stage bands, 4 string orchestras, 3 guitar ensembles, 2 choirs, 1 … Continued Read More
What an incredible start to the year we’ve had in the Music Department. We are happy to announce that 330 students have already kicked off their instrumental lessons, and all of our Year 7 students have successfully begun their musical journeys through the Year 7 Band Program. Twenty ensembles have commenced rehearsals and students and … Continued Read More