Student Learning Culture and Growth

We have commenced the academic year with pace and over the past weeks have welcomed our students back to our College for another impactful year of learning.  The College has undertaken an active recruitment period during the past months and our College community welcomes our new teachers and staff, bringing a diverse skill set across many learning areas.

Our Mission is to provide an innovative education which integrates faith, learning and life in a welcoming community. Our key focus with our staff is to know our students and through forming positive relationships, have a profound impact on a students’ experience and education where they are known and loved. 

Our College community also welcomed parents, guardians and carers to our College community at recent events including the Year 7 Welcome evening, the 2023 VCE Top Study Scores Assembly and the Year 12 Commencement evening.  We would like to thank the parents, guardians and carers for attending these significant events and celebrating our student success and your involvement in the school-family partnership in supporting our young people throughout their learning journey.

We look forward to offering other opportunities in the future for our students to attend the College to discuss student progress and celebrate the milestones through both their development of learning.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 – Top VCE Study Scores

Recently, the College celebrated the success of our 2023 Year 12 students through acknowledging their achievements at the 2023 Top VCE Study Scores Assembly and Student Leadership Investiture, held at the College on Friday 9 February.  The College appreciated our past students returning to the College to encourage all our current students to ‘raise the bar’ toward achieving academic and personal growth. 

Our students, staff, parents, guardians and carers were also fortunate to witness an address from our 2023 College VCE Dux – Shannon Huntingford and the 2023 College VCAL Dux – Harry Graafsma.  Both providing words of encouragement for our students, gratefulness for the support from their friends and families and a message of aspiration towards setting goals and achieving their personal pursuits.

During our Assembly, our community including parents, guardians and carers of our past students acknowledge the Highest Study Scores, 40+ Study Scores and College VCE and VCAL Dux at our 2023, followed by the commissioning our new Student Leadership Team through their Investiture in their roles throughout the College.

The College wishes all graduates from 2023 all the absolute best with their pursuits and we look forward to following their pathways throughout their life-long journey.

The 2023 VCE Awards for Highest Study Score in particular subjects. 

The following student has received a 40+ Study Score in her VCE subject, an incredible achievement.

The final group to receive awards today are the students who have received the Highest Study Score AND 40+ Study Score in particular subjects.

In addition to achieving the Highest Study Score, achieving a 40+ Study Score in a VCE subject, which demonstrates their commitment and dedication to their studies.

The College VCE Dux for 2023 is Shannon Huntingford with a 98.85 ATAR 

The College VCAL Dux for 2023 is Harry Graafsma

A sincere congratulations to both Shannon and Harry, along with all award recipients and students who completed their Year 12 studies last year. 

Careers at MSCW

2024 Careers and Pathways Programs and Events

All students

• National Careers Week – 13 to 17 May
• Students can book an Individual Careers and Pathways appointment via the Careers Interview Document Link on Simon

Year 8 – 11

• Subject Selection Expo – 21 May

Year 8

• My Future Careers Session – 19 June 

Year 9

• Morrisby program 
  • Intro Session – 6 February Lesson 5 
  • Morrisby Profiling – 7 February Lesson 2 and 3 
  • Morrisby Reflection – 8 February Lesson 2 and 3
  • Interviews – commencing March
• Year 9 Careers Day including Job Skills Expo – 23 July
• Year 9 2024 to Year 10 2025 Subject Selection Interviews – 5 and 7 August 

Year 10

• Year 10 Work Placement Introduction Session – 5 February Lesson 5
• Year 10 Careers Day (18 May)
• Work Placement (includes work experience and SWL) – 11 to 21 June
• Year 10 2024 to Year 11 2025 Subject Selection Interviews – 12 and 13 August

Year 11

• Tertiary Information Service (May – TBC)
• Living Library Careers Session – 27 June

Year 12 

• Tertiary Information Service (May – TBC)
• VTAC Information Session (Aug – TBC)

Other special group activities by application are scheduled to run in 2024. Students should email Mrs Elly Martin emartin@mscw.vic.edu.au if interested:

• ADF Careers Info Session
• Girls In Trade and Trades Fit Expo
• Webinar: Careers with STEM + X – Science, 28 February
• Inspiring Health Camp (Year 10 and 11, max 6 students, 22-23 May & 4 June)
• Girls in Blue (Victoria Police) – 17 September
• I am Ready (Employability and Work Preparation program for students facing barriers to employment) – Term 4

Parents and Carers

• Subject Selection Showcase Parent/Carer Information Evening – 21 May
• Parent involvement in meetings are always welcome. 

Careers and Pathways Team

Careers and Pathways Coordinator, Elly Martin 

This role is the first point of contact for careers enquiries. Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

Vocational/Applied Learning Leader, Ben Gaze

Supporting students in vocational learning programs.

Careers Support Teachers, Lexie Fenton and Tammy Barnes

Assisting with the Year 9 Morrisby Program.

Careers and Pathways Admin Support, Mark Paynter

Administration support for careers, vocational and work placement programs and careers and pathways enquiries on Fridays.

Mr Tim Morrison

Deputy Principal: Student Learning Culture and Growth