College Matters

Teaching and Learning

I am delighted to share some exciting updates around our teaching and learning environment. Over the past few weeks, I've had the pleasure of visiting several classes across different year levels. These visits have included Science, Maths, Food Tech, and Humanities classes. It’s been wonderful to see the engaging and dynamic learning experiences our students are involved in.

In addition to classroom visits, I have recently completed training focused on upskilling staff to become effective mentors for new team members. This initiative aims to strengthen our mentorship program and supporting graduates, ensuring we continue to develop our teaching community at MGSC.

Our school has also been buzzing with vibrant music and theatre performances. A huge thank you to all the dedicated staff and talented students who have been working tirelessly to showcase their incredible work beyond the classroom. Your hard work and creativity are truly inspiring.

As we approach the end of the semester, we are preparing for upcoming assessments. This is a good time to speak as a family, ensure study spaces are set up and timetables are made to set routines and meet deadlines. These assessments will help us formally review students’ learning progress so far in 2024 and will be reflected in the semester reports. Between semesters, we will be engaging in various educational programs, and we look forward to commencing Semester 2 classes on Monday 17 June.

Week commencing Monday 10 June  - more details will be communicated through Compass to parents of students in individual year levels about specific programs.

Monday, 10 June

Public Holiday. Student free 

Tuesday 11 June 

Year 7 Transport program onsite plus Fancy Dress with Year 12 students. 

Year 9 Program on and offsite

Wednesday 12 June

Year 7 Transport program onsite

Year 8 Spark program onsite

Year 9 Program onsite

Thursday 13 June 

Year 7 Transport program onsite

Year 8 Spark program onsite

Year 10 special program onsite

Friday 14 June 

Report Writing Day. Student free 

Monday 17 June 

Semester 2 classes commence with new subjects and teachers

Thank you for your continued support and engagement in our school community.

Detta Gordon 

Assistant Principal,Teaching and Learning

Student Engagement and Wellbeing 

What our students say about their school

Our students prepare their own presentations for the annual 'Show &Tell' information night. The graphic below depicts visually the words used in their speeches to describe their experience at MGSC - in the classroom, with their teachers and as students. 

Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey

MGSC has an ongoing relationshiop with Victoria Police. Members often visit the school to talk students about their safety and related issues. Currently Vic Police is inviting all Victorians including our parents and carer to participate in their annual surveyu which supports their commitment to Neighbourhood Policing, how the commuity would like to interact with police (outside of an emergency) and where they can focus efforts to prevent and deter crime.

The survey is available until 31 May via the Engage Victoria website at: engage.vic.gov.au/vicpol-2024

More information about the survey and how the information is used is available there. 

Carol Duggan

Assistant Princpal, Student Engagement & Wellbeing

Student Learning Growth

End of Semester exams for Year 11 (Unit 1& 2 studies) to Year 9 will run from Friday 31 May.  The exam timetables, as previously distributed, is available below.

Hayley Dureau

Assistant Principal, Student Learning Growth