Melbourne Writers Festival On Thrusday 7 May, some Mount Waverley Secondary College Senior students stepped beyond the classroom and into the world of writers, stories and ideas at the Melbourne Writers Festival Schools Program: https://mwf.com.au/program/secondary-schools-day-thursday Held at State Library Victoria, the Secondary Schools Day program gave students the opportunity to hear from authors and storytellers, … Continued Read More
Careers Week During Careers Week, we were excited to welcome back our Alumni to inspire students interested in STEM and Engineering pathways. Students in Years 9 and 10 participated in a Girls in STEM incursion designed to encourage young women to explore future careers in engineering. Our guest speaker, Ms Helena Ly-Lu, shared her journey … Continued Read More
On Wednesday 22 April, the Sustainability Team planted 175 trees around the school. This process involved collaboration within small groups where the students and teachers worked during lunchtime and a bit of period 5 and 6. It was an exciting and new endeavour for some, learning to navigate new gardening tools, yet resulted in a … Continued Read More
As we move through a busy and exciting term, there have been many opportunities for students to connect, learn and celebrate across our school community. Careers Week was a fantastic success, with a range of engaging lunchtime activities held across both the Junior and Senior Campuses. Students participated in interactive experiences designed to spark curiosity about … Continued Read More
National Careers Week (11 – 15 May) What a fantastic week celebrating National Careers Week on both Campus! It was wonderful to see so many students getting involved in the wide range of activities and workshops focused on future pathways and career opportunities. The week highlighted the importance of exploring interests, discovering possibilities, and making … Continued Read More
Our Year 11 and 12 VCE VM class got to participate in Road to Zero, an educational, interactive activity at the Melbourne Museum relating to road safety. The experience taught us as future drivers how we can be more safe on the road, both for ourselves and people around us. We had the opportunity to … Continued Read More
Magnificent Work of our Education Support Staff On Friday 15 May our Education Support staff were acknowledged and celebrated for their contribution to the college. We are very fortunate to have a terrific team of support staff helping to care for and education your children and run our college. Our Education Support staff, to mention … Continued Read More
Celebrating Education Support (ES) Day This week we celebrate Education Support (ES) Day and acknowledge the incredible staff who keep our school running smoothly. Our ES team supports students, teachers, families, and programs in countless ways — often quietly, always with care. From administration and wellbeing to classroom support and technical services, their work strengthens every part … Continued Read More
As we move through Term 2, students in Years 9 and 10 have been engaged in a wide range of learning activities. Our Year 10 students are completing their courses in preparation for their first semester exams, which are just around the corner. Later this term, they will also undertake work experience, with placements beginning … Continued Read More
There is a distinct buzz in the air at the Junior Campus lately. It is a wonderful time of year where our Year 7s have truly found their feet and our Year 8s are beginning to model the leadership qualities we value so highly at Mount Waverley Secondary College. The calendar has been packed with … Continued Read More