As we move further into December and the holiday season are draws closer, and have now completed the Early Commencement Program. This year, our Year 8 students stepped into their 2026 Year 9 classes, while our Year 9 cohort began their Year 10 programs. The Early Commencement Program provides valuable benefits, supporting a smooth transition … Continued Read More
Australia Reads is a not-for-profit national initiative that aims to increase reading rates across the country through research, advocacy, and programming. It is a joint initiative of major Australian book industry associations, publishers and Australian authors. Australia Reads believes that reading is key to a healthier, happier, and more connected nation. In 2026 Mount Waverley Secondary … Continued Read More
As my time as College Council President is coming to an end, I want to begin by expressing my deep gratitude to Mrs Karen Wade and the entire school leadership team for their outstanding work. The calmness, competence, and commitment with which you lead the school are truly exceptional. Mount Waverley Secondary College continues to … Continued Read More
As our 2025 ensembles and instrumental lessons draw to a close, it has been great to see so many of our 2026 ensembles beginning to rehearse as part of the Early Commencement Program. Starting the 2026 ensembles now provides a fantastic head start, allowing students to begin learning their new repertoire and fostering teamwork among … Continued Read More
Early Commencement Program It’s a new beginning for our students as they move into their 2026 year levels. We have welcomed our current Year 8 cohort to the Senior Campus as they begin Year 9, while our Year 9 students have taken the next step into Year 10. This transition marks an exciting stage in … Continued Read More
Early Commencement Program It has been wonderful to have our year 7s move up to year 8 over this last week. The Early Commencement Program has a number of benefits to students and teachers; familiarisation with next year’s curriculum, meeting new friends, and finishing the year on a strong note. This is a great time … Continued Read More
The BIG Summer Read 2025/2026 Now Commenced Once again, The BIG Summer Read 2025/2026 has commenced! While MWSC libraries are closed for the summer holidays, students are able to continue reading at any of the participating public libraries. Children and youth are encouraged to join and participate at public libraries in multiple Australian states, even if families are … Continued Read More
2026 Early Commencement Our whole school rolled over to our 2026 timetable on Monday 24 November and our 2025 Year 8 students began classes on the Senior Campus. Early Commencement is a great way for students to get a head start on their studies for next year. I encourage all students to complete set homework … Continued Read More
2026 Parent Financial Contributions The 2026 Parent Financial Contributions are available on your Parent Portal in Compass. Please click on the ‘Payments Centre’ tab, under the heading of 2026 School Contributions. While the Department of Education provides funding to schools each year on a per student enrolled basis, this funding only covers a portion of … Continued Read More
Year 9 – Morrisby Profiling Morrisby Profiling for our Year 9 students will commence on the first day of school in 2026. To help students feel confident and prepared, we recommend they practise answering sample questions prior to the session. Practice questions can be accessed here: https://app.morrisby.com/practice-questions The Morrisby Profile provides personalised career suggestions based … Continued Read More