Melba Copland Secondary School (MCSS) includes a High School Campus (Years 7 to 10) and College Campus (Years 11 to 12) to provide a challenging 21st century school setting for young people. MCSS is committed to achieving student excellence in academic endeavours, performing and creative arts and sporting pursuits. The school’s ongoing commitment to student excellence provides students with opportunities for challenge, extension and enrichment in academic, artistic, vocational and sporting endeavours.
The MCSS College Campus provides an international perspective for students to study the ACT Year 12 Certificate, the International Baccalaureate Diploma and courses that include nationally recognised vocational education certificates and training qualifications. The academic rigour of the school’s curriculum is demonstrated by the high standards achieved by the school’s students.
Facilities: Excellent modern facilities are utilised by students to create and perform at exceptional standards. The College Campus foyer is an “exhibition space” of which students and staff are proud, and that welcomes visitors to come and view the students’ works. The 400-seat Copland Theatre provides an exceptional performance venue for students across both campuses. The new college canteen boasts state-of-the-art facilities and includes Wi-Fi coverage, an electronic notice board and contemporary seating. The school canteens offer a range of healthy nourishing treats, which include winter soups, summer salads, lasagne, pasta, sandwiches and a variety of fresh fruit.
Vocational education: These programs prepare students for the workforce and further training. Vocational Education Training (VET) and Australian School Based Apprenticeships Programs (ASBA) are supported by a team of experienced staff determined to establish post-college options for all students.
Sport: The school’s Sports Development Program continues to produce ACT champions across many sports including soccer, rugby union and rugby league. The fully equipped fitness lab on the High School Campus provides students with terrific health and performance benefits.
Pastoral care: Co-ordinated by the Student Services Team, the pastoral care program supports each student’s pastoral care and study progress, wellbeing, resilience, transition to college, post-college career planning and their development as a young adult.
College STAR Program: The College STAR Program provides support to students who require individual learning plans addressing literacy, numeracy and independent living skills