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
SYN Radio Program Year 7’s have had the opportunity to learn what it takes to run a radio show, they are now in the process of brainstorming ideas, waiting with excitement for their recording date! Tune into the Student Youth Network (SYN) Radio from 1-3pm Tuesday’s to hear our Mount Waverley Students live on air, … Continued Read More
Senior Round Robin – Wednesday 24 February Senior Baseball and Softball Both teams were superb on the day, however they were unlucky not to advance to past the first round. The girls team unfortunately did not register a win but played a gallant softball in what was described as pitch perfect conditions. The boys … Continued Read More
Celebrating our college values Our college values of integrity, learning, excellence, accountability, respect, and nurturing underpin the work we do with our young people on a daily basis. As a college community it is important to recognise and celebrate our students who consistently demonstrate these values. The year 11 classroom teachers and Senior Sub School … Continued Read More
The Year 12 Jackets have arrived! Last Friday our Year 12 students received their jackets just in time for some cooler weather. Thanks to all of the students for their co-operation in collecting their jackets, to some of the prefects who helped give them out and a special thanks to the Year 12 co-ordinators, Ms … Continued Read More
How quickly is Term 1 moving along. I have been really impressed with the overall work ethic of our students and their involvement in so many different aspects of school life as we are slowly moving back to our new normal. Students are becoming increasingly clearer about what they are expected to know and understand … Continued Read More
Community, Choice, Engagement It has been a huge first month of 2021 for our Junior Campus students. In addition to meeting their new teachers and classmates and, for the year 7s, learning their way around a brand new school, the students at the Junior Campus have been involved in a range of activities that add … Continued Read More
Lions Youth of the Year On Sunday 21 February College Captain Aarya, Deputy Captain Jacquelyn and College Prefect Stephanie, represented Mount Waverley Secondary College in the Lions Youth of the Year (YOTY) competition. The competition involves a written application, interview and public speaking component, and focuses on leadership and community contribution. Jacquelyn was the overall winner on the night, and … Continued Read More
School Council Student Representatives Year 12 students Monil and Jane have been elected as the 2021 School Council Student Representatives. Thank you to all nominees, and thank you to all students who voted in the election. Jane and Monil will attend their first School Council meeting in March. iLearn Values Working Party For the … Continued Read More
Week 3 saw our ensembles beginning to rehearse and our senior ensemble auditions take place. Well done to all of the students who attended their first rehearsals and prepared for auditions. The next few weeks will see the remainder of ensembles begin, as well as our beginners attending first rehearsals towards the end of the … Continued Read More