Welcome to Melba Copland Secondary School

Melba Copland acknowledges the Ngunnawal people and any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region who have provided, cared, and nurtured the Country for generations. MCSS strives to utilise, care for, and preserve this Country. We acknowledge the contributions of First Nations Elders and extend this respect to all First Nations peoples in the MCSS community.

Melba Copland Secondary School (MCSS) is a dual campus secondary school situated in the West Belconnen region of Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is the only government school in the Canberra region providing secondary education for all students from years 7 to 12. MCSS provides a rich education for 21st century learners, supporting students to Connect, Learn and Thrive.

18 Sep 2024

2024 Secondary Students Photography Prize Exhibition

Joshua entered the 2024 Secondary Students Photography Prize Exhibition and was awarded an Encouragement Award for his piece titled ‘Graveyard’.

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Each year Canberra Museum and Gallery holds a Photography Prize for Canberra’s secondary students, displaying all entries to the public. It’s a chance to showcase the emerging talent in our region and provide entrants with pathways for development.

This year’s theme ‘Materiality’ connects with the current Materiality…But Not As We Know It exhibition. We asked students to use their cameras to capture the unexpected and show off their unique perspectives.

All pieces are available here: PowerPoint Presentation (cmag-and-hp.s3.amazonaws.com)

18 Sep 2024

Inclusive Education Transition Visit for year 7 2025

06 Sep 2024

ACT Training Awards

A huge congratulations to MCSS student Aiden Moody who was a finalist in the ACT Australian School-Based Apprenticeship of the Year! While Aiden has finished at MCSS, throughout his schooling he was completing his ASBA and Cert II in Sport and Recreation at Miles Franklin Primary School.

A huge congratulations to Aiden and thank you so much to Jo for supporting Aiden to achieve such a wonderful outcome!