Parent-Teacher Conferences While teachers right across the school enjoy the opportunity to meet with the parents & carers of our students, the Junior Campus staff particularly relished the chance to discuss student progress at the recent Parent-Teacher Conferences. Given the disruptions over the past 12 months, many of our Junior Campus families have not had … Continued Read More
Term 1 – A great start to the year! Students and staff have settled into the year and the routine of college life very well across the Middle School. Classrooms have been very productive with students experiencing a wide range of learning activities and Common Assessment Tasks. A wide range of activities outside the classroom … Continued Read More
Parent Teacher Conferences and reporting and feedback via Compass Parent teacher conference bookings are now open. These will take place virtually via WebEx and information has been sent to families via Compass. They will take place on Tuesday 30 March. Teachers are also working on putting all assessment activities, CATs and SACs on to Compass. … Continued Read More
On Wednesday 3 March, Jemima Montag (Commonwealth gold medalist) presented to the Year 8 students on how important positive relationships and partnerships and support have been to her journey and how it can help them achieve their goals. We thank Jemima for her engaging presentation which included a 30 minute question and answer and wish … Continued Read More
Junior Campus activities and events It has been another busy fortnight for our students at the Junior Campus. During this time we have had some Year 7 groups broadcast on SYN Radio, sporting round robins at both year 7 and 8, a variety of students filming for our upcoming Virtual Open Night, and a whole … Continued Read More
Left to Write is the College’s creative writing club, which runs at the senior campus on Friday lunchtimes. Now in its third year, we have welcomed many new writers from levels 9-12 this year, and the group is thriving. We recently unanimously voted in our leader and we am thrilled to announce that Jack T – … Continued Read More
School for Student Leadership Congratulations to Year 9 students Avril, Aanya, Milly, Sophie, Liam, and Luke, who have been selected to attend the Victorian School for Student Leadership in Term 2. The School for Student Leadership is a Victorian Department of Education initiative offering a unique residential education experience for Year 9 students. At Gnurad-Gundidj, … Continued Read More
At the end of Week 8, we see the commencement of our junior ensembles begin, giving our beginning music students their first taste of playing in a band/ensemble. Ensemble playing is an integral part of becoming a well rounded musician and I encourage any students who are learning brass, woodwind and stringed instruments externally to … Continued Read More
Year 8 Boys Cricket On Wednesday 10 March, our Year 8 boys cricket round robin was held at Mulgrave Reserve. MWSC batted first in the match against Highvale SC scoring 110 runs off the allotted 15 overs. Our Vice Captain Vishisht scored 15 runs and Jishnu made 26 not out. In the field Highvale SC … Continued Read More
Teachers: Leading the Way to Improve Student Learning Outcomes It is no surprise that recent research clearly indicates that the effectiveness of the teacher has a significant effect on the learning outcomes of students. At Mount Waverley Secondary College we are extremely fortunate to have the best of teachers. Our teachers are committed to sharing … Continued Read More