Principal Update

Dear Families, Students and Community Members,

I hope that this newsletter finds you all very well. 

Next week, my own daughter will be travelling to school for the last time; her final VCE exam is on the horizon. As we both reflected on this moment, it was hard not to be emotional, the school-journey is nearly at an end in my house. 

School is not always easy and I know that my daughter has been helped by those significant adults that have been there for her when it all got a bit ‘too much’.  It is always a priority to repay what my own children have received throughout their schooling and at Mordialloc College, we have many teachers and Educational Support staff who recognise that a successful professional relationship with your child is the bedrock for great learning. 

Mordialloc College Student Leadership

On 22nd October, students nominated themselves for our 2027 Mordialloc College Student Council’s Year 12 and Middle School Leadership positions. 

The process involved a short presentation to all students and staff, interviews with school leadership, and a student vote. We take choosing our future leaders very seriously! A huge congratulations to all of our candidates who presented to their peers and teachers in the Leadership Assembly, there were some wonderful speeches and it will be a very tough decision!

Information about roles will be shared with our community soon! 

PYJAMA DAY?!

Year 11 celebrated the end of Unit 2 with snacks and soft drinks at lunch time.

Soon VCE University Pathway students will complete exams, and VCE Vocational Major students will be off on work placements. What a great way to round of Year 11!

World Teachers’ Day 2026: Friday October 30th 

I started teaching in 2000, the world looked very different then; we had not even heard of online meetings and teaching! So many things have changed (can you believe that in my first year I had to teach using a chalkboard, and using different coloured chalk was fancy?!!) but one thing has absolutely stayed the same, the utter privilege that every day working with young people brings to my life. 

Whilst there continue to be ups and downs in the profession, World Teachers Day is about celebrating the amazing work of teachers because when done well, teaching has the power to positively transform the lives of children.

World Teachers' Day is an opportunity to say thank you to the teachers who continue to make a positive difference today, and everyday to your family. I hope you will feel able to join me in thanking the Mordialloc College teachers who do an amazing job with your child and, thank you to those families who reach out to us acknowledging the great work that so many of our staff do every day, it is always a pleasure to hear good news from you.

Rachael Stone

Principal