MWSC College News – Issue 10

Welcome back one and all to term three. We certainly hope that all students had a restful break over the holidays, but took some time to read over their semester one report in preparation for the second half of the school year.

Early in the semester we will be doing some work on goal-setting with the Year 7s and 8s. Students making evidence-based goals for themselves for the short, medium and long-term is proven to have a positive impact on learning outcomes, and we encourage all students to engage in that spirit.

On the final day of term two we came together in the Junior Campus Hall for our ‘Celebrating Excellence’ assembly. It was a wonderful way to recognise the extraordinary efforts of our students in the classroom, out in the yard, in various clubs, on the sporting field, and even beyond school.

Mr Gwynne gave us an update on all of the sporting successes from the first half of the year, with our school again breaking records in team and individual events across terms 1 & 2. He also encouraged students to participate in a range of events coming up in semester two, including our House Athletics Carnival, and our second annual Run for Rossy event, in September.

Mrs Sekula recognised a small selection of the more than 1000 College Values Compass posts that have been made so far this year. It is so wonderful to hear the stories behind why our students are being nominated for demonstrating Integrity, Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Nurturing (ILEARN).

Mrs Mott (ably supported by William and Dhineli) provided an update on what the Junior Campus leadership team have been working on, and also spotlighted our numerous students who are part of the college production, “Mamma Mia”, this term.

Our year level coordinators highlighted the top academic students from every home group for the semester, recognising the excellent and consistent achievements of many of our students.

Finally, we were lucky enough to be joined by Nicky Young from Monash Health, who received a donation of over $600 from our Interact Club following their recent bake sale.

Overall, it was an excellent way to finish the term, with a recognition of the fine work that everyone put into semester one. We look forward to celebrating even more students later in the year!

Student Success

Welcome back to Semester 2!

We trust that you have had a wonderful break and enjoyed some much-deserved time to rest, relax and catch up with family and friends.

We look forward to welcoming you back for an exciting Semester 2.  There are many events that will be taking place this term in the Middle School, so be prepared as it is going to be a busy Semester.

A few reminders from us to ensure this term is positive and runs smoothly:

Middle School Upcoming Events:

Year 9 Events

Thursday 25^th July – Pathways Assembly in Home Group and Period 1
Friday 26^th July – House Athletics Day
Thursday 1^st August – Year 9 into Year 10 Virtual Information Evening starting at 7pm
Friday 2^nd August – EDVAL Web Codes emailed to students to complete their 2025 subject selections
Monday 12^th August – EDVAL Online subject Selections Due; VCE Accelerated Subject hard copy application forms due
Thursday 12^th September – Parent Teacher Conferences, No Classes
Friday 13^th September – Curriculum Day/ Student Free Day
Friday 20^th September – Last Day of Term 3 and Year 9 Wellbeing Day

Year 10 Events

Friday 26^th July – House Athletics Day
Tuesday 30^th July – Future Options and Tertiary Expo Day and Year 10 into 11 Virtual Information Evening
Friday 9^th August – Year 10 Course Counselling and Subject Selection Day
Friday 16^th August – Year 10 Wellbeing Day
Friday 30^th August – Year 10 Gala
Thursday 12^th September – Parent Teacher Conferences, No Classes
Friday 13^th September – Curriculum Day/ Student Free Day
Friday 20^th September – Last Day of Term 3

Uniform

Terms 2 and 3 are Winter Uniform terms.  Please ensure you are in the correct winter uniform.  Combinations of summer and winter uniforms are not permitted.  If you are out of uniform, you must have a uniform pass before you go to your first lesson of the day, including homegroup. From day 1 of Term 3, you will not be allowed into your class if you’re out of uniform without a uniform pass. If you get sent to get a uniform pass and are therefore late to class, you will be marked late on the roll.

Mobile Phones/Ear Pods

As per DET policies, mobile phones are not to be visible on school grounds.  Once you come into the MWSC gates please ensure you keep your phones in your bag which are then to be placed in your locker, this also applies to your ear pods.  The mobile phone policy will be followed through with in the event of visible phones or ear pods on school grounds.

Attendance

Please ensure that absences are recorded on Compass on the day and for extended absences please inform the Middle School office so that appropriate support can be provided.

Ms Asha Vazirani
Head of Middle School