Mental Health First Aid Program
Generous donations to the Future Fund and Health Promotion Trust in 2020 helped us increase our psychology services to meet demand during COVID-19 lockdowns. The
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October 12, 2021
Supporting students in challenging times
Last year was challenging, bringing changes to all aspects of our lives. In early May 2020, only three percent of children in Victorian government schools
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March 10, 2021
Honouring the work across generations
Pole – a name synonymous with hard work, generosity, and commitment to MHS. Lorraine and Bill (William John) Pole (ext 1934) were the backbone of
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September 12, 2020
Classroom for a new century at Melbourne High School
A Melbourne High School education is second to none. Meanwhile, the same cannot be said for the condition of our classrooms. While the Castle on
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November 26, 2018
MHS students take the long way home in support of World Vision
The Melbourne High School student interest group Global Issues Education (GIE) joined thousands of Australians to lead global change. Last Friday, participating students challenged themselves
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August 31, 2018
New generation classrooms
Students, teachers and the MHS community formally launched the first two architect-designed and refurbished multipurpose classrooms in May 2017. These state-of-the-art classrooms reflect Melbourne High’s
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July 4, 2018
A story of intergenerational philanthropy
Each year the Annual Appeal provides a fantastic opportunity to visit some of our most committed donors. This week we visited Margaret Macdonald in her
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July 4, 2018
A generous donor provides support for young carers at MHS
In 2013, SBS’s Insight profiled young carers – or, in their words, “some awesome kids doing some pretty grown-up stuff”. After watching this special feature,
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July 4, 2018
How the Scholarship Fund helped Tom get the counselling he needed
After his father died and his mother was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Tom took on the role of key family carer, often missing school and
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May 31, 2018
Funds raised for a new grand piano
Unveiling of the Grand Piano C6. A night of exceptional music and an opportunity to recognise the generous support of our school community. In April
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May 31, 2018