Star Performers
The VCE Season of Excellence is managed by Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. The Season showcases work produced by outstanding VCE students who completed performing or visual arts, technology, design, or research studies in 2024. Events are presented at Melbourne’s major cultural venues, alongside associated education programs. One of our 2024 students (who completed Unit 3&4 studies last year) has been invited to exhibit their works in their respective areas. This is a fantastic achievement and a credit to our Arts Program and staff who work tirelessly to promote the Arts across our school.
Congratulations to Farah H, who has been selected to exhibit her VCE Visual Communication Design work in Top Designs 2025 at Melbourne Museum. Over 310 submissions were entered this year, 28 of which were shortlisted and only 14 Visual Communication Design students selected for exhibition. Selected works exemplify the innovation, skill and creativity that can be achieved within the Victorian Curriculum. Top Designs will run from Saturday 29 March until Sunday 20 July at the Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson St, Carlton.
Communication is Vital
Mount Waverley Secondary College has a commitment to provide all the care and support necessary for each student to do their best and achieve the highest possible learning outcomes. It is important that when families have concerns about their children, they contact the relevant staff members immediately to ensure a quick supportive response.
I encourage families to maintain open communication with staff members to ensure each student is provided with optimal support.
The most appropriate staff members to talk to when you have specific concerns are the classroom teachers, then Year Level Coordinator, then Sub School Leader or Head of Sub School prior to contacting one of the Campus Principals. These are the staff members who have a thorough understanding of the needs of the students in their care:
Year Level Coordinators
Year 7 Ms Danielle Robertson, Ms Brinda Manogaran
Year 8 Mr Jackie Chan, Ms Eliza Yates
Year 9 Mr Tristan Kent, Mr Adam Wheeler
Year 10 Mr Aayush Khosla, Ms Stephanie Xing
Year 11 Mr Chris Bamford, Mrs Juliz Mathew
Year 12 Mr Tristan Dunkley, Mrs Sunita Sewani
Junior School Leader Mrs Danielle Mott
Head of Junior School Mrs Debbie Sekula
Middle School Leader Ms Jo Rogers
Head of Middle School Mrs Asha Vazirani
Senior School Leader Mr James Johnston
Head of Senior School Ms Sarah Chase
During the last few weeks, I have observed classrooms and I have been very impressed with how focussed the teaching and learning activities have been and have noted that our teachers and students have a lovely rapport in the classroom. Teachers and students are clearly demonstrating our motto ‘Community, Choice and Engagement’. I am particularly pleased to report our new Year 7 students are making a very smooth transition to the college.
Our college is a safe and caring learning community, and our students and staff believe that Mount Waverley Secondary College is a very special place which offers magnificent learning opportunities.
Community Involvement
Research clearly indicates that if parents are involved in their child’s education, they enhance the learning outcomes for their students. I would like to thank all the parents who have already volunteered to be involved in our learning community.
2025 MWSC Secondhand Uniform/Book Shop
Thank you to all our wonderful parent volunteers who have been running the MWSC Secondhand Uniform/Book Shop this year. The shop is open on selected Friday morning between 9am – 11am on the Senior Campus (refer to compass posts or college website for actual dates).
For queries regarding textbooks and uniform availability please email pnf@mwsc.vic.edu.au
Ritchies – Community Benefits
I encourage all parents to patronise Ritchies Supermarkets and access a Community Benefits Card or you can download the Ritchies Loyalty App on your phone, nominating Mount Waverley Secondary College as your preferred beneficiary. Each time you shop at Ritchies you will be actively contributing to your child’s education by helping us continue to provide quality resources throughout the college.
MWSC Alumni
In 2025 we are continuing to build our MWSC Alumni (past students and staff association). There are three ways our alumni community can stay in touch.
They can register to receive a monthly MWSC Alumni newsletter, join the MWSC Alumni Facebook page or join the Mount Waverley Secondary College LinkedIn Group.
Lions Club of Ashwood Mt Waverley
We have close links to the Lions Club of Ashwood-Mt Waverley. Whilst they are part of a global organisation their focus is on the needs of our local community. The club would be interested in hearing from anyone who would like to draw their attention to a particular need or who would like to join in some of their local activities. Please contact Keith Irwin for general enquiries or Roy Willmott for membership enquiries via email ashwood@lions201V5.org.au
Student/ Parent/ Teacher Conferences
Our virtual student/parent/teacher conferences for the year will be held online via Webex on Wednesday 2 April from 1.00pm-7.30pm. Further information will be sent out closer to the time.
COVID-19 transmission measures
There is at present an increase in community transmission of COVID-19 in Victoria. You can help us keep our school as safe as possible by taking 2 important steps:
- Ensure your COVID-19 vaccinations are up to date. Information on how and where to get vaccinated is available on the Get vaccinated webpage
- If your child shows symptoms of COVID-19, please ensure they stay home and get tested. The easiest way to test is to use a rapid antigen test (RAT).
You can buy RATs at supermarkets, pharmacies, and other retailers. If your child has symptoms but tests negative, please ensure they stay home until they no longer have symptoms.
If the RAT test result is positive, please ensure they stay at home for at least 5 days and until there are no more symptoms. Thank you for your support – these steps will help us all stay well.
Mrs Karen Wade
College Principal