Melba Copland Secondary School
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, and offering both the International Baccalaureate Middle Years program (MYP) and Diploma Program (DP). MCSS provides a rich education for 21st century learners in a context of Excellence, Integrity and Harmony.
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College Girls Complete Badminton Double!
Posted on 24 Sep 2018
College Girls Complete Badminton Double!
For the 2nd year running, the MCSS College Girls Badminton team have been crowned ACT College Champions!
Off the back of the 2017 victory, there was only one change to the team of 6, with Naomi Kendall coming in to join Tram Nguyen, Cindy Nguyen, Sophie Nguyen, Kasey Nguyen and Amy Jian.
The girls did not lose a match the entire day, going through the group phase undefeated, before taking on Gungahlin College in the final, comprehensively winning 8-1.
Congratulations to the girls on a fantastic effort. Hopefully MCSS can complete the treble in 2019.
Pierre De Coubertin Olympic Awards
Posted on 21 Sep 2018
Pierre De Coubertin Olympic Awards 2018The Pierre de Coubertin Award recognises secondary school students who demonstrate values which are consistent with the Olympic Movement through participation in sporting activities. The award itself is a prestigious one with over 13,000 young Australians having received the honour since its foundation year in 1993, including 2012 London Olympic Silver Medallists Kim Crow (Rowing) and Bronze Medallist Kaarlie McCulloch (Cycling - Track).
On Friday 14th September, Year 11 student Casey Buurveld was awarded the Pierre De Coubertin Olympic Award for 2018, with the Academy Day and Awards Ceremony held at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Casey is a worthy recipient of the accolade as she is an active participant in the College Sport and Talented Athlete Programs, and displays a strong commitment to her personal sporting endeavours. Casey also displays a dedicated approach to her studies, which she combines with her sporting pursuits. Congratulations on your achievement Casey! Casey is photographed with her award, alongside Olympic Boxer Shelley Watts.
