Women in Construction
Posted on 03 Jul 2024
Our Women in Construction class participated in Try a Trade Day @citcanberra, with lunch provided by @totaltoolsaustralia, and all PPE provided by @forwomenact. Students were able to try 2 different trades of their choosing: Carpentry, Cabinet making, Landscaping, Bricklaying, Painting, Plastering, Tiling and some even got to try out high risk firefighting so they are prepared for any situation on a jobsite!
ACT Indigenous Tennis Carnival
Posted on 28 Jun 2024
MCSS Indigenous Students shine at ACT Indigenous Tennis Carnival
Year 7 to 12 Indigenous students had the fantastic opportunity to attend the ACT Indigenous Tennis Carnival at the Tennis ACT centre in Lyneham.
The day was filled with learning and fun, and our MCSS students thoroughly enjoyed themselves. This event not only allowed our students to enhance their tennis skills but also immerse themselves in cultural activities, including Indigenous art workshops on weaving, painting, and boomerang throwing.
They combined well with Indigenous students from other ACT schools, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and sportsmanship. Their efforts and conduct made them excellent ambassadors for our school, earning high praise from Tennis ACT and Indigenous mentors that attended the day.
I am thrilled to announce that two of our Year 9 students, Hayes Smith and Levi Donnelly, have been nominated to represent the ACT Tennis squad at the National Indigenous Tennis Carnival in Darwin from August 8-11. This is a tremendous achievement.
Sydney Eisteddfod
Posted on 24 Jun 2024
Sydney Eisteddfod
For our junior dancers in Pink, the Sydney Eisteddfod was the second time they have performed together (the first being last Tuesday evening in the dress rehearsal).The group are mostly Year 7 students with only x3 Year 8 students. Only 5% of this group participate in Dance and studio training outside of school and them achieving a HIGHLY COMMENDED (considered 4th place) is such an incredible achievement.
For our senior dancers in Purple, they placed HIGHLY COMMENDED in their Hip-Hop section. Whilst as a troupe they may be disappointed with this, this is the FIRST TIME EVER that our senior troupe have placed in this national competition. The senior level is INCREDIBLY demanding with sections having up to 28 groups enter (of which 99% are private and selective schools). Their HC is recognition of an incredible performance. Hugh credit to Year 12 students Bronte Connolly AND Ashi Barnes (sorry I accidentally missed Ashi in the FB post) who choreographed this dance.
We would also like to acknowledge that Asher Hodge (Year 10) and Kailani Oakman (Year 12) choreographed the senior Jazz and Contemporary numbers. Whilst these numbers did not place, they both received high marks and received EXCELLENT feedback. We are so proud of our students for their work and choreographic talents.
Mary Poppins Jr
Posted on 14 Jun 2024
U15 Boys Clyde Rauter Competition
Posted on 14 Jun 2024
MCSS Runner's Up
These boys were awarded the Runner-Up for the U15 Clyde Rauter competition, narrowly missing out on the top spot to a stronger team on the day. Our students displayed excellent sportsmanship throughout each game and were great ambassadors for our school. Despite the cold and miserable weather and not coming back with the trophy, they all enjoyed playing footy and representing our school. The boys remained proud and know where to focus for future improvement. Our MCSS team could potentially be called up to play in the Country Cup at the regional finals in Cootamundra early August if the top team are unable to attend.
Australian School-based Apprenticeship
Posted on 30 May 2024
Check out MCSS student Aiden Moody absolutely kicking goals in his future career, supported by our awesome careers team!
Aiden made the ACT Public Schools Facebook Page, read below.
Melba Copland Secondary School Year 12 student, Aiden Moody, has spent the past 15 months giving back to his former primary school. All while gaining valuable work experience along the way.
Aiden is currently completing his Certificate II ASbA (Australian School-based Apprenticeship) in Sports and Recreation after one of his teachers recommended the program to him.
Now Aiden visits the nearby Miles Franklin Primary School every Tuesday and Thursday to support PE lessons and assist teachers.
Aiden has received nothing but high praise from his former primary schools’ students, staff and principal. In fact, his outstanding work has been recently rewarded with him taking home the Interwork ‘Vibrant Futures Award’ and nomination for the ACT Training Award’s ASbA Person of the Year.
Aiden’s journey won’t stop there though. Read more about Aiden at https://ow.ly/SjjH50RZtFo
Information Night for 2025
Posted on 21 May 2024
Mary Poppins Jr
Posted on 20 May 2024
Oz Tag Gala Day
Posted on 15 May 2024
Congratulations to the Year 9 Boys Oz Tag who competed at the Gala Day on Tuesday 14 May. Our students played 7 games with no subs. A great day was held by all with the boy making it to the finial's. The team went down to Eddie's in the finals. Congratulations boys on doing so well on the day, now your next adventure is in Sydney we can not wait to see how you go!
Alan Tongue Cup
Posted on 09 May 2024
The annual Alan Tongue Cup was held yesterday Wednesday 8 May. Mr Chandra & Mr Luteru took our year 9/10 NRL Team to compete. A great day was held by all with the boy making it to the finial's. Congratulations the Team who took out the Alan Tongue Cup winning the grand final 20 to 16.
Information Night for 2025
Posted on 22 Mar 2024
Do you have a young person to enrol in year 7 or year 11 in 2025? Our Information Night will be held on Tuesday 21 May 2024. Make sure you head along to hear all about the amazing opportunities for learning at MCSS!
National F1 Schools Competition
Posted on 22 Mar 2024
ACT Public School Photo of the Week for Week 7 comes from Melba Copland Secondary School, where this week two teams from the school have been competing in the National F1 Schools Competition!
More than 56 teams from across Australia and New Zealand gathered for the competition this week. Team Potentia and Team Storm Racing (pictured) are taking part from Melba Copland, the only ACT public school represented at the event.
The F1 in Schools STEM Challenge, established by REA (Re-engineering Australia Foundation) in Australia in 2003, is multi-faceted and multi-disciplined. Students follow a pathway of engineering and manufacturing disciplines: design, analyse, test, make and race. They are provided with access to real-world technology and aim to become proficient in areas such as coding.
The program also aims to develop skills in problem solving, project management, communication, presentation, teamwork, innovation and collaboration. Students involved in the program have told us the skills they have learned have also flowed on to improve their success across their other school subjects.
Well done to all involved!
F1 Schools STEM Challenge
Posted on 14 Mar 2024
CONGRATULATIONS MCSS F1
MCSS F1 Storm Racing Team, have just won the F1 Knockout Champions in the Development Class in Adelaide.The Team were ranked 8th, they have made their way thought to the Grand final, to become Victors.
Please give our F1 Student a big shout out.
H courses
Posted on 29 Feb 2024
From - ACT Public Schools
Are these five young people university or college students? It’s a trick question, because they are both!
Julia (Melba Copland Secondary School), Mirabel and Alli (Gungahlin College), Makenna (Hawker College) and Simeon (Dickson College - Official Page) are all in Year 12, but they’re also studying an ‘H course’, Systemic Anatomy and Physiology, at the University of Canberra once a week.
H courses are Year 11 and 12 courses provided by a higher education provider. As participants in the UC’s free Accelerated Pathways Program (for which the next round of applications close March 6), they’re earning credit through the program towards their Year 12 Senior Secondary School Certificate and ATAR, but also towards a future UC degree.
All five intend to go on to further study in related fields, from physiotherapy to medicine and occupational therapy.
Makenna is aiming for the latter and switched schools specifically to access the Accelerated Pathways Program. “I moved to Hawker to take the H course because they didn’t offer it at the last school I was at,” she says.
Simeon applied after seeing how much his brother got out of the program. “It’s going to be really helpful to have a higher level than just college science,” he says. “It can lead to early offers and little perks, and you get to have a taste of what uni is going to be like."
Julia, who is College Captain at Melba Copland, knows all about this, having just received an early entry offer to study at UC next year. She says the program has helped with her school studies as well as preparing her for university.
UC’s Accelerated Pathways Program runs during Terms 2-4 of Year 11 and Terms 1-3 of Year 12, and includes Psychology; Creative Writing; Politics and Democracy; Anatomy and Physiology; and a new program starting in 2024, Performance Analysis in Sport.
Learn more at https://ow.ly/iZ9m50QHAtE
Swimming Carnival
Posted on 16 Feb 2024
We all spent the day at the swimming carnival.
F1 Schools STEM Challenge
Posted on 09 Feb 2024
MCSS will be represented in The F1 Schools STEM Challenge. It is the world’s foremost student competition for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
MCSS's team are heading over to Nationals in Adelaide later this year!
Junior World Championships
Posted on 09 Feb 2024
CONGRATULATIONS
Heli Laajoki, our 2023 Year 12 Dux, made it to the Junior World Championships in Planica, Slovenia. Heli has done an incredible job over the years at MCSS balancing school, training and competition. Her race (10km classical) is on today (8pm our time), so please join us in cheering her on!
MCSS New Indigenous Mural
Posted on 28 Jan 2024
As part of the mural design process, we asked all participants:
* What country means to you and your family?
* What being on country means to you and your family?
* If you travel from another country to attend school or work. What is your connection to the country you live on?
Common responses included the following themes:
- Mountains
- Animals
- Meeting place
- Bogong Moths
- Water ways
- Trees
We hope you enjoy finding each of these themes in the incredible mural created by Eddie Longford - Contemporary Indigenous Art
Australian Open
Posted on 19 Jan 2024
A massive shout out to Hayes Smith in year 9 who is debuting as a Ball Kid at the @australianopen today in Melbourne. Hayes will also be doing the coin toss at 3.05pm which will broadcast live. The match is between Chris O'Connell (AUS) and Ben Shelton (USA) on John Cain Arena.
Year 10 Excellence Awards
Posted on 28 Nov 2023
The Year 10 Excellence Awards Ceremony at ANU.
Please join us at MCSS to offer a HUGE congratulations to:
- Liam Stanley (successful learner)
- Dexter Cox (confident and creative individual)
- Becky Batt (active and informed citizen)
IMP Summer Winds Concert
Posted on 15 Nov 2023
A HUGE congratulations to the MCSS students below for their involvement in the Senior Concert Band (SCB) and Senior Concert Choir (SCC) for their performance at Llewellyn Hall last night, it was a great concert to hear! Congratulations also to Zach in year 10 who had a massive solo in one of the combined pieces with SCC and SCB, which he performed beautifully.
Thank you to Ms Maher for her ongoing support and encouragement!
Canberra Short Film Festival
Posted on 10 Nov 2023
Canberra Short Film Festival Success
mcss is proud of our Year 11 and 12 Media students who had two of their films screened at The Canberra Short Film Festival last night. There were 23 student films selected from a large field last night including entries from China, South Korea, Singapore and UK – as well as Australia wide. Our students – Mil Burford (Yr 11) “Picnic Panic” and Jack Fras-Havelberg, Hamish White, James Logue and Johnny Reeves film noir “Double-Cross” were commended by the selection panel and aired to a great audience reception at Dendy. Please congratulate these students if you see them! They are now eligible to enter their films into world wide competitions.
2023 School Leader of the Year
Posted on 03 Nov 2023
Congratulations to our incredible MCSS Principal, Jen Howard, on this prestigious award.
Principal Jennifer Howard who was named the 2023 School Leader of the Year at our Public Education Awards last week!
Jennifer was nominated for her previous work as Principal at Caroline Chisholm School.
Jennifer builds a collaborative, cohesive and constructive culture in her teams and across the school with a focus on providing all students with a positive learning environment and equity of opportunity.
Her support for excellence in teaching practice, early intervention and inclusive and supportive culture has achieved profound improvement in key student outcomes.
New Educator of the Year 2023
Posted on 03 Nov 2023
Massive congratulations to Miss Hiscocks who was nominated for New Educator of the Year in the Public Education Awards!
Sculpture by the Sea
Posted on 23 Oct 2023
Friday 20 October, our year 10 – 12 Visual Art students went on an excursion to Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi Beach. It was a great day where students got to see over 100 sculptures made by artists from around the world. They were situated along the beautiful coastal landscape between Tamarama and Bondi. Our students were excellent ambassadors for our school.
A couple of our students also participated in one of the award winning sculptures, the “On line clothes swap”, by Lucy Barker. The audience was invited to share resources by hanging their pre-loved clothes or removing some items from the line. The work was about finding more sustainable ways to live. Two of our students found some new items to call their own and were pretty chuffed about it. Cosmos said “It is like a portable Vinnies!”
The students all had a fun day and learnt a lot about contemporary sculptures.
MCSS Senior Photography and Art Exhibit
Posted on 23 Oct 2023
Dance Fest
Posted on 20 Oct 2023
MCSS would like to congratulate the Senior Dance class, who performed last night at the Canberra Theatre as part of AusDance Youth Dance Festival.
This years festival theme was “Bread and Circuses”, which initially the students struggled with, but in the end
students collaborated together and choreographed a beautiful and dramatic piece that focused on the idea that we often mask reality to meet society expectations, in turn hiding our battle scars behind our masks.
Students represented MCSS proudly and we had the honour of being first school to perform in the evening, opening the show!
MCSS Arts & Tech Showcase
Posted on 20 Oct 2023
Disney - FROZEN jr
Posted on 17 Oct 2023
Melba Copland Secondary School Presents:Disney - FROZEN jr.
Showing
1st, 2nd and 3rd NOVEMBER 2023
Book online at: Stagecenta.com
Senior Campus Art Exhibit
Posted on 22 Sep 2023
One of many wounder Art Exhibits at the Senior Campus
2023 Floriade
Posted on 22 Sep 2023
MCSS Concert Bands and the Magellan Dance Program performed on stage 88 at Floriade.
Gorgeous weather, incredible moves by the Magellan Dance team, topped off with the sounds of our Concert Band. Floriade was privileged to have us there! 🌷
STEM Boxes 2023 winners
Posted on 05 Sep 2023
MCSS has just been announced ACT champions of the ANU STEM Boxes Competition - we are now the reigning champions 2 years in a row! 🏆This year we have received a Rocket Launcher as our grand prize 🚀
Congratulations to our senior science classes, we had over 150 students engaged in a wide variety of experiments; including collecting specimens in the field, creating electricity from lemons and building marshmallow towers.
Duke of Edinburgh camp @ Birrigai
Posted on 04 Sep 2023
We would like to acknowledge, the successful running of our Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh 3-day camp @ Birrigai. MCSS had fifty Year 9 students who attended this Adventure Camp as part of their Bronze award. More information regarding the camp will be in the next MCSS wrap.
Women in Construction
Posted on 24 Aug 2023
Step into the Limelight Art Exhibition
Posted on 12 Aug 2023
The Step into the Limelight Art Exhibition has opened at M16 Gallery.
We have 7 students from MCSS in the exhibition. Rika, Mos, Nimue, Abbie, Jess, Nella and Jiaen.
The exhibition runs until the 27 August 2023 at M16 Gallery, Kingston.
If your free and looking for something to do please drop in and see our students art work.
Wakakirri National Story Dance Festival
Posted on 04 Aug 2023
Last night Thursday 3 August 2023, 15 of our wonderful MCSS students performed on the Canberra Theatre stage as part of the Wakakirri National Story Dance Festival. We would just like to acknowledge how amazing they did. Ms McFadden entered the group into Wakakirri last term, not quite realising how soon August was, so in the timeline of the last two Sundays, students worked incredibly hard to create a 4min Story-Dance piece inspired by the movie “How to train your Dragon” focussing on the themes of facing your fears and living in harmony.
We received the awards:
Storytelling Award for Great Story
Production Award for Projection
Ensemble Award for Overall Performance
Production Award for Soundtrack
And the two exclusive awards for the night:
Best Public Speaking Award- Our public speakers were Ashi Barnes, Emily Fleming and Jess Turner
Spirit of Wakakirri Award- Awarded to school that shows the most positive spirit on the night
MCSS P&C Meeting
Posted on 20 Jul 2023
Hello parents, carers and friends
The next P&C meeting is on Monday 14 August at 7.15pm at the High School Campus in the Conference Room. We would love you to join us!
Please feel free to reach out to the P&C anytime:
Email:
generalMCSSPandC@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/898661581357425/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
WhatsApp:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JuWyPHrmRO14RoluBpKUQz
Michelle Swadling
Melba Copland P&C President
Year 12 Formal Fundraiser
Posted on 27 Jun 2023
Year 7 French
Posted on 27 Jun 2023
This term, our Year 7 French students have been learning how to describe people and pets. They celebrated their learning this week by creating some interesting descriptions of imaginary animals and then bringing their creation to life in clay form. Merci Madame Sood for the fun activity! 
Sydney Eisteddfod
Posted on 05 Jun 2023
20 of our students travelled to Sydney to compete in the Sydney Eisteddfod. It was a wonderful (though a very long) day, the students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and were great representatives of MCSS and the ACT. Unfortunate we did not place this year, our students did MCSS proud, we received great feedback from the different adjudicators, put on some fantastic performances and really held our own.
Please do congratulate our students when you see them - they were a credit to the school, and we are so proud of them!
National Indigenous Tennis Carnival
Posted on 05 Jun 2023
Regional Cross Country
Posted on 05 Jun 2023
2nd place Daisy Pipe 13yr old girls2nd place Phoenix Marks 14 yr old boysMCSS Information Night 23 May for 2024
Posted on 03 May 2023
MCSS would like you invite you to our Information Night on 23 May for 2024
Where: Melba Copland Secondary School.
High School Campus, 15 Conley Drive, Melba, 5pm to 6.30pm for Year 7 to 9 2024.
Senior Campus, 97 Verbrugghen Street, Melba, 6.30pm to 8pm for Year 10 to 12 2024.
Come and experience a slice of MCSS life and learn what we can offer students on their learning journey.
Enrolment for 2024 are now open
Posted on 28 Apr 2023
Apply online to enrol in an ACT public school for the 2024 school year. Check your child or young person’s Priority Enrolment Area, visit the school’s website and get ready to attend an information session. If you apply by 2 June, you will receive an offer from 24 July 2023 and be set for 2024 https://bit.ly/3Zqhoj9
Music Tuition at MCSS
Posted on 13 Feb 2023
MCSS is seeking expressions of interest from families who are interested in one-on-one music tuition at MCSS. Students would have a set lesson time each week for 30 minutes to attend a music lesson with an instructor and instrument of their choosing in a designated room, under the supervision of a classroom teacher. They would return to their timetabled class afterwards. Costs to be charged would primarily be invoiced by the music tuition providers. This is a fantastic opportunity to improve technical skills and musicality in any student who is keen to learn one or more instruments. If you have any further enquiries, please contact our band coordinator, Helena Maher, at Helena.Maher@ed.act.edu.au.
MCSS Library Team awarded the 2022 Excellence in Innovation Award
Posted on 13 Dec 2022
Please join us in congratulating our exceptional Teacher Librarians Mali Jorm and Lisette Robey who were awarded the 2022 Excellence in Innovation Award at the Public Education Awards on Monday evening. They received the award because “The Melba Copland Secondary School Library team are active innovators in the development of their student-focussed library strategy. Their program has resulted in incredible results in increased loans and engagement from students and evidence of creating a safe and supportive space for students. The team are recognised nationally as professional leaders and actively share their ideas and success across many forums.”
We are very lucky to have the best library team in the ACT managing our two beautiful library spaces and programs!
CIT Industry Bootcamps for School Leavers
Posted on 26 Oct 2022
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is offering eligible school leavers, ages 17 to 24, the opportunity to undertake fee-free industry courses in hair and beauty, hospitality, dog care and safety in construction through JobTrainer.
The aim of these programs is to provide the skills, certifications and connections to industry to allow school leavers the opportunity to enter employment. To apply, visit JobTrainer at CIT: Canberra Institute of Technology.
Attachments:
- Hair & Beauty flyer (316 kb PDF)
- Hospitality flyer (565 kb PDF)
- Dog Care flyer (573 kb PDF)
- Safety in Construction flyer (120 kb PDF)
Contact Catherine Pappas, CIT Business and Engagement Officer on catherina.pappas@cit.edu.au.
Royal Life Saving ACT School Leaver Program
Posted on 26 Oct 2022
Royal Life Saving ACT (RLSA) is offering eligible school leavers, ages 17 to 24, the opportunity to undertake Swim Teacher and Pool Lifeguard training through the Job Trainer program, leading to tangible employment pathways and careers within the ACT Aquatic Industry. There are 80 Swim Teacher and 30 Pool Lifeguard course positions available.
As a result of the increased seasonal demand from industry, RLSA may be able to provide employment opportunities through their own Aqua Safe Schools Program. To apply, visit Course Search – JobTrainer – RLSSA ACT (royallifesaving.com.au).
Attachments:
Contact Ashley Kalz on 02 626 05800 or act@royalact.com.au.
Vinnies DoNut Stress Homework Club at Gungahlin Library
Posted on 26 Oct 2022
Libraries ACT and Vinnies Migrant and Refugee Program are collaborating to provide homework support for primary and secondary students from a multicultural background. The sessions are every Saturday afternoon during the school term at Gungahlin Library from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. See the attached flyer for more information or email Joanna.bragg@vinnies.org.au.
Attachments:
Contact Sam Chrzczonowicz on 02 620 59346 or EALD@act.gov.au.
ACT Emergency Services Agency – Be Emergency Ready Day – 29 October 2022
Posted on 26 Oct 2022
Are you ready for the hazard season? The Canberra community is invited to attend the ‘Be Emergency Ready Day’ on Saturday 29 October 2022 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at one of 4 locations across Canberra:
- Molonglo ACT Rural Fire Service Brigade, 25 Drake Brockman Dr, Holt
- Tuggeranong ACT State Emergency Service Unit, 51 Johnson Dr, Calwell
- Stromlo Forest Park, Criterion Pavilion
- Gungahlin Town Centre, near the Marketplace playground
The family-friendly event is an opportunity to meet some friendly volunteers, learn about emergency services, and prepare your home for the season ahead. There’s also a colouring-in competition. Please share this information and link with your school community: Be Emergency Ready Day on Saturday 29 October 2022 | ACT Emergency Services Agency.
Contact Phoebe Angelatos, Media and Communication Officer, Public Information & Engagement, ACT Emergency Services Agency on 0466 651 521.
2023 CIT Music Enrichment Course information session (27 October) and expressions of interest
Posted on 19 Oct 2022
CIT (Canberra Institute of Technology) invites aspiring musicians in year 11 next year to express their interest in the CIT Music Enrichment Course (Cert IV Music Industry) by emailing mediamusic@cit.edu.au. An information session is on 27 October at 4:30 pm at CIT Reid and online.
This opportunity is free to ACT public college students and is delivered as a series of evening classes over 2 years at CIT Reid. The course will complement your year 11 and 12 studies and may provide credit towards the ACT Senior Secondary Certificate and pathways into the professional music industry or further study. Entry is by audition only. For more information and to register for the information session, go to Music Enrichment Course, Canberra Institute of Technology (cit.edu.au).
Attachments:
Contact Mark Webber on mediamusic@cit.edu.au.
Australian School-based Apprenticeship – National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Academy program – applications close 18 November 2022
Posted on 19 Oct 2022
Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is recruiting for the ACT National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Academy (ACT NATSIHA) for 2023. The ACT NATSIHA is a Career Pathway Program that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students to complete year 12 and graduate with a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance as an Australian School-based Apprentice. IAHA can visit your school and talk to interested year 9 and 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students about the academy and a career in health. Expressions of interests close on Friday 18 November 2022.
The Australian School-based Apprenticeship will start in February 2023 (2 days a week for about 15 hours a week) on Mondays and Thursdays, with expected completion in December 2024.
Attachments:
Contact Byron Brunhuber, IAHA National Academy, ACT Project Support Officer on
0429 224 771 or academy@iaha.com.au.
eSafety Webinars for all ACT Public School Parents and Carers – term 4, 2022
Posted on 17 Oct 2022
The Directorate’s eSafety team delivers webinars for parents and carers to learn how to help their child develop eSafety knowledge and skills. The webinars are updated each semester, and attendees can register using the information in the attached flyers. Please share the flyers with your parent community or use the information in your communication channels (e.g. newsletter, social media, email).
The eSafety team will deliver the following webinars in term 4:
- Parent and Carer eSafety for secondary schools – Tuesday 25 October from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Parent and Carer eSafety for primary schools – Thursday 27 October from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- ‘Have an eSafe Summer’ Parent and Carer eSafety for P-12 – (repeat sessions) from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday 22 and Thursday 24 November
Attachments:
- eSafety Parents and Carers Webinar Flyer – Term 4 2022 (348 kb PDF)
- Have an eSafe Summer! Webinar Flyer – Term 4 2022 (100 kb PDF)
Contact Ryan Elwell/Sarah Darcy on EDUeSafety@act.gov.au.
2022 School Satisfaction & Climate Survey
Posted on 02 Sep 2022
Dear parents and carers
All personal information will be handled in accordance with the Territory Privacy Principles set out in the Information Privacy Act 2014. Details about how personal information is stored and used are available in our Privacy Policy (available at education.act.gov.au). Your responses will be only reported and used in aggregate with responses from other students. No personal identifying information will be provided to any school or college.
Please complete the survey ONLINE at https://acteducation.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SM21r8U6W56JW6
Your login details: Your login for the survey is the email registered with the school, and the school code is MCSS.
The survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete, and you can access it from any mobile device until midnight, Friday 16 September 2022. Your participation is voluntary, but we do hope you will help.
The Education Directorate is committed to ensuring this survey is accessible for all. If you have difficulty accessing or interpreting the survey, please contact Asish.Chandra@ed.act.edu.au for assistance.
Thank you for your participation.
Yours sincerely,
Ash Chandra
Deputy Principal
Melba Copland Secondary School
Learn more about the survey here:
www.education.act.gov.au/public-school-life/school-satisfaction-and-climate-survey
Book Week 2022
Posted on 12 Aug 2022
Book week is coming!
During week 6 (20 – 26 August), we will be celebrating everything to do with stories, imagination and writing 😊
The theme this year is Dreaming with eyes open...
Dress up as your favourite character will be on Wednesday 24 August. Prizes will be up for grabs so get involved and let’s boost bookish vibes here at MCSS!
Helping your Teenager with Career Planning
Posted on 20 Jul 2022
Engaging Parents in Career Conversations (EPICC) Helping Your Teenager with Career Planning
Parents and Carers can have an enormous influence on their child’s career decisions and pathway planning, but it’s not always easy to know where to start!
The ACT Education Directorate in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology, will present a workshop for parents and carers at Melba Copland Secondary School. During this workshop, experienced career practitioners will present useful career information, resources and strategies to start career conversations with your young person including:
- Up to date information on career pathways
- Communication strategies
- Leading by example
- Seeking support
Where: Melba Copland Secondary School Senior Campus Library
When: Tuesday 26 July
Time: 5:00 - 7PM
Contact: mcss.careers@ed.act.edu.au for more information
Updated MCSS School Bus Timetable
Posted on 23 Jun 2022
From the start of term 3, Monday July 18 2022, there will be an updated MCSS school bus timetable to better suit the needs of our students on both campuses.
View all MCSS school timetable updates here.
MCSS Senior Campus
- 1048 - now leaving school at 3:30pm (currently 3:10pm)
- 1049 - now leaving school at 3:30pm (currently 3:20pm)
- 1068 – now leaving school at 3:29pm (currently 3:22pm)
- Minor updates to timings of routes R3, 41, 42 and 43 in the afternoon
MCSS High School Campus
- 1048 - now leaving school at 3:33pm (currently 3:13pm)
- 1049 - now leaving school at 3:27pm (currently 3:17pm)
- 1068 – now leaving school at 3:32pm (currently 3:25pm)
- Minor updates to timings of routes R3, 41, 42 and 43 in the afternoon
2023 Years 7 - 12 Prospective Families School Tours
Posted on 09 May 2022
Dear Community
We are excited that the ‘season of enrolments’ is nearly upon us!
Although we will not be holding physical information evenings this year (in order to keep everyone as safe as possible) we have provided a short video to help you to get to know our staff, our school and what to expect when your young person starts at Melba Copland Secondary School in Year 7 or Year 11 (or any other year!)
We are able to host some school visits and tours for students in the coming months. There are very limited spaces available and bookings can be made via the link on this page.
If you prefer reading, then please just click here to see what you need to prepare so that you are ready to enrol.
You might also like to check out our videos from 2021 to see some of the amazing opportunities our school offers. Melba Copland Secondary School Video.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Kerrie
To book a school tour please click on the link below.
https://sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=588
Enrolments for Year 7 and Year 11 2023
Posted on 30 Mar 2022
Dear Community
We are excited that the ‘season of enrolments’ is nearly upon us!
Although we will not be holding physical information evenings this year (in order to keep everyone as safe as possible) we will be providing you with some virtual opportunities to get to know our staff, our school and what to expect when your young person starts at Melba Copland Secondary School in Year 7 or Year 11 (or any other year!)
We will post a release date for these opportunities at the start of next term and expect to have information available here, on our website, within the first four weeks of Term 2.
We are very hopeful that we will be able to host some school visits and tours for students in the coming months.
In the meantime please click here to see what you need to prepare so that you are ready to enrol.
You might also like to check out our videos from 2021 to see some of the amazing opportunities our school offers. Melba Copland Secondary School Video.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Kerrie
Photo Day is coming!
Posted on 18 Feb 2022
MCSS Photo Day is on Tuesday February 22, 2022. Remember to bring your envelope on the day. Payment can either be placed in the envelope or you can pre-pay online.
All students must have their photo taken for an ID card.
Melba Copland Secondary School Senior Campus Lawyer
Posted on 08 Feb 2022
A lawyer from Legal Aid ACT attends the MCSS Senior Campus every second Tuesday (even weeks) from 9am to 4pm.
The lawyer provides free and confidential legal help to students and their families. The lawyer may be able to:
- Give you general legal information so that you understand your rights and responsibilities
- Give you advice about specific legal issues so that you know your options and the best steps forward.
- Help you by negotiating, drafting letters or preparing for court.
- Appear on your behalf in mediations and court.
- Refer you to non-legal community and support services.
The lawyer can help students across a range of legal areas including family violence, moving out of home and renting, Centrelink issues, protection orders (PPOs and FVOs), family law, police matters and criminal law, employment law, driving and traffic matters, Care and Protection involvement (CYPS), debt and fines and reporting crimes to the police. The lawyer can also help students to understand the laws around drugs and alcohol, sex and consent, and their rights when interacting with police. To speak to the Legal Liaison Officer, you can drop by her office on campus at MCSS Senior Campus on a Tuesday, or call or email her on the details below:
- Legal Aid Lawyer for Melba Copland Secondary School Senior Campus: Jodie Campbell
- Email: college@LegalAidACT.org.au
- Phone: (02) 6243 3431
- On campus office: the school counsellor’s office (every second Tuesday in even school weeks, from 9am to 4pm).
Please note that only students can ‘drop in’ without an appointment. Family members who would like free legal advice from the lawyer must make an appointment first.