Melrose High School

02/09/2026

Write a Book in a Day 2026 was a great success! Our teams worked hard to plan, write, edit and illustrate an entire novel in just 12 hours.

This fundraiser supports children’s cancer research, and we are proud to announce that as of today, students have raised just under $5000!

It’s not too late to make a donation, help us match last year’s total of $5000 by clicking on one of the links below!

• The Word Wizards: https://writeabookinaday.com/teams/?id=767
• The Main Characters: https://writeabookinaday.com/teams/?id=768
• Write Here, Write Now: https://writeabookinaday.com/teams/?id=769

02/09/2026

🚶‍♀️💜 This Sunday 13 September, Melrose High School staff will be walking for hope.

We’re taking part in the Karinya House Walk for Hope to support women who are pregnant or parenting while experiencing domestic violence and disadvantage in the ACT.

From 1–6 September, every donation is being DOUBLED (up to $17,000) thanks to local businesses DOMA, North Belconnen Community Association and Parbery.

All funds go directly to Karinya House’s 24/7 safe accommodation and wraparound support for women and their babies/children – including health care, parenting advice, financial help, baby goods, food and more.

Help us make a difference:
👉 Donate here: https://karinyawalkforhope.com.au/page/401415/melrose-high-school

Thank you for supporting our team and Karinya House. 💜

01/09/2026

What a beautiful day for the ACT Secondary Football Finals. Melrose is proud to have a team representing in the each division. Good luck to all teams.

01/09/2026

Our Year 9/10 Photography students got creative with colour, movement and texture during an Ink in Water photography practical! Students experimented with dropping ink into water and capturing the swirling, abstract shapes as they developed.

It was a great opportunity for students to practise their camera skills while exploring how timing, composition and colour can create striking photographic images. 📷

31/08/2026

The Future Doctors Australia Program offers Year 9–12 students four immersive days of medical career exploration during school holidays:
8–11 Oct 2026 in Sydney (Chatswood).

Students take part in hands-on clinical activities, practise healthcare communication, meet doctors and medical students, and hear firsthand about their specialties and professional journeys. Students will also receive an introduction to medical admission pathways, the UCAT and interviews - helping them understand both the rewards and requirements of pursuing medicine.

Future Doctors Australia is an engaging, high-impact program giving young people a unique opportunity to explore and experience medicine as a career option.

31/08/2026

🎉 Book Week 2026 at Melrose High was a symphony of stories! 📚✨

From the Costume Parade and creative book folding to the Blooket challenge, “Guess the Books in the Jar”, Paws to Read, and Extreme Reading photos, our Library and Languages faculty filled the week with fun.

Huge thanks to our generous sponsors: Cockington Green Gardens, Hoyts Cinema, Jolt Games Zero Latency VR, Impact Comics, Zone 3 Laser Tag, and Bloc Haus Canberra for amazing prizes!

🎟️ Students can still grab a Melrose Symphony of Stories Repertoire Booklet from the Library or Languages Faculty, complete activities across school, and submit to win a Family Pass to Bloc Haus Canberra—winner drawn at our next assembly!

26/08/2026

Last week Melrose High school participated at the Southside Soccer Gala day. Melrose had a very successful carnival and a big shout to Lovette for scoring a hat trick in one game. What a super star!

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

Melrose High School – Book Week 2026: Symphony of Stories!

Book Week is here with a range of activities for students and staff. Please note the key dates and submission deadlines below.

Entries Close Monday 24 August
Paws to Read (Students only):
Take a photo of you and your pet reading. The most unique and cutest entry wins a family pass to Cockington Green Gardens.
Email your photo, with your name and year level, to Ms Georgia Leiper: [email protected] by Monday 24 August.

Book Week Activities:
Book Week’s Big Challenge
Pick up your Symphony of Stories booklet from the Languages Staffroom. Visit each faculty to collect clues, solve the puzzle, and submit your completed booklet by Friday for a chance to win a family pass to BlocHaus Bouldering.

Book Week Dress-Up Day – Tuesday 25 August
Students are invited to come to school in their most creative book-inspired costume. Prizes will be awarded, with donations from Impact Comics, Zone 3 Laser Tag, and BlocHaus Canberra.

Bonza Book Week Blooket – Thursday lunchtime
Join the Library Trivia challenge based on authors, characters, and general library knowledge. The winner receives a Zero Latency Virtual Reality Experience voucher.

Guess How Many Books in the Jar – Library
Submit your final guess by Friday for a chance to win a Hoyts movie voucher.

Thank You to Our Supporters
We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of:
Impact Comics Canberra, Zone 3 Laser Tag, Cockington Green Gardens, BlocHaus Canberra, Jolt Games – Zero Latency VR, and Hoyts Cinema.