Welcome back to our Senior School students, particularly to any new students and families who have joined the college community in 2025.
Staff returned on January 28 and participated in two sessions run by Dr Brenda Heyworth, a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Following on from her 2024 session Dr Heyworth continued to develop our understanding around supporting students with managing their emotions, and how we can support students with learning difficulties. Her presentations were engaging and provided our staff with practical strategies to support our young people as they begin a new school year.
Senior School Special Programs
Last week the Year 11s participated in the ‘Flying Start’ program that focussed on setting themselves up for success in 2024. It included guest speakers, sessions run by Elevate Education and school run sessions on careers and wellbeing.
Year 12 students attended The Summit camp, with the most talked about activity being ‘The Monster Course’. A great time was had by all and it was an excellent opportunity for the year level to bound prior to the start of their final year of formal schooling.
Thanks to all staff who supported the running of the Year 11 program on site and at Deakin, as well as the staff who attended the Year 12 camp. A special thanks to Head of Senior School Ms Sarah Chase, Senior School Leader Mr James Johnston, Year 12 Coordinators Mr Tristan Dunkley and Mrs Sunita Sewani, and Year 11 Coordinators Mr Christopher Bamford and Ms Juliz Mathew for all the work in setting up these valuable programs.
Compass
Announcements about important year level events, excursions, sport days and other information are all communicated via Compass. It is also used by teachers to communicate student learning progress in assessment tasks, any concerns around learning and to recognise students who demonstrate our College Values. Please ensure you have downloaded the app and have announcements turned on to avoid missing any important communications.
Student Diaries
All students should have now received their 2025 MWSC student diary. Students are encouraged to record homework, due dates for assessment tasks, as well as events they are participating in to assist with their organisation. The college has continued to use the Resilience Project diaries for 2025 so we also encourage students to make use of the wellbeing activities available.
Safety and Parking
The college is a busy place, particularly at drop off and pick up times. Students are reminded that they should be using the dedicated crossings where possible, and taking care when crossing side streets. The carparks on both sites are for staff only and parents are not to use these as a drop off or pick up point.
Student Accident Insurance, Ambulance Arrangements and Private Property
Student accident insurance, ambulance cover arrangements and private property brought to school
Parents/carers are reminded that the Department of Education does not provide personal accident or ambulance cover for students. Parents and carers of students, who do not have private health insurance or ambulance cover, are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for their injured child.
Private property brought to the college by students, staff or visitors is not insured and the Department of Education is not responsible for any loss or damage. This can include mobile phones, calculators, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises.
It is recommended that parents/carers consider insurance policies that can be purchased from commercial insurers.
Ms Lauren Kelly
Campus Principal – Senior School