Melbourne Girls’ CollegeStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Melbourne Girls’ College. Core organization is free for students.

College in Richmond, Victoria. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · School Year 2026

The semester, explained for Melbourne Girls’ College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
School Year 2026
Campus terms
7
Local details
10

Academic calendar

School Year 2026 runs Jan 28, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. School Year 2026Relevant now
  2. School Year 2027

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Campus language

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7 terms

C

Chisholm
The red-themed competitive house named after Caroline Chisholm.

L

Lyons
The green-themed competitive house named after Enid Lyons.

M

Mara
The yellow-themed competitive house named after the Yarra River (Birrarung).
Melba
The blue-themed competitive house named after Dame Nellie Melba.

S

SRC
Student Representative Council, the main student body for leadership and school improvement.
STEAM
The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics program and associated student groups.

T

The Canteen
The primary on-campus food service provider where students purchase lunch and snacks.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
Compass
The essential school management portal for checking timetables, attendance, and news.
crowe_s_caf
Crowe's Café
Gillard Centre
The performing arts and assembly space named after former Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
mgc_breakfast_club
MGC Breakfast Club
MyMGC
The internal student intranet used for accessing learning materials and digital resources.
STEAM Centre
The facility housing advanced science and technology laboratories.
The Lyceum
A dedicated learning and social hub specifically for Year 12 students.
The Paddock
The large grassy field area used for physical education and school-wide outdoor events.
The SLC
Sustainable Living Centre, a building focused on environmental education and green technology.
The Yarra
Refers to the Yarra River bordering the school, which is central to the college's rowing program.

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What academic term is relevant now?
School Year 2026 runs Jan 28, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Campus News

Latest updates from Melbourne Girls’ College

MGC Issue 4 iNewsletter Published

The latest edition of the college newsletter covering sub-school reports, student leadership updates, and STEAM highlights.

Aug 23, 2026

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Piper Day Wins 2025 NGV Top Arts Creativity Award

MGC student Piper Day was recognized for her artwork 'Gwai Mui', which is currently featured at the NGV Ian Potter Centre.

Mar 31, 2026

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Melbourne Girls’ College

Vocal Showcase - Semester Two 2026

October 21, 2026

Melbourne Girls' College, 55 Yarra Blvd, Richmond VIC 3121

A showcase featuring vocal performances by students in Semester Two.

Dance Night - Semester 2 2026

October 23, 2026

Melbourne Girls' College, 55 Yarra Blvd, Richmond VIC 3121

Student dance performances across various styles and year levels.

Piano Soiree: 'Halloween' - Semester Two 2026

October 29, 2026

Melbourne Girls' College, 55 Yarra Blvd, Richmond VIC 3121

A themed piano recital featuring students performing Halloween-inspired pieces.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@mgc.vic.edu.au

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