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Thank you St Justin's Parish Primary School

Monash Children’s Hospital School extends its sincere thanks to the community of St Justin’s Parish Primary School for their generous donation of a beautiful Easter hamper. This year, the hamper was presented to the Monash Children’s Hospital Lagoon Ward, a specialist unit supporting students undergoing day surgery, medical treatment pathways, and renal dialysis. The donation […]

Department of Education Senior Leaders Visit

On 4 March, the Department of Education Secretary, Deputy Secretary and Executive Director visited Monash Children's Hospital School. The visit was highly productive, and the senior leaders were generous in their praise of the important work being undertaken at MCHS. We appreciate the time they took to visit our school, see the work taking place […]

Monash Children's Hospital Walk

Monash Children's Hospital School was proud to participate in the Monash Children's Hospital walk at Jells Park earlier this month. The event helped raise much needed funds for the Inflammatory Diseases department. It was heart-warming to see so many patients, families, fundraisers, sponsors, volunteers and colleagues get amongst the fun for such an important cause.

Thank you Funbox Activities

Thank you to Sarah from Funbox Activities for supporting MCHS by donating exciting and fun activities for our students to enjoy. The Funbox Activities team are passionate about bringing smiles to students’ faces and adding a sense of excitement to their days. Thank you Funbox Activities.

Thank You Brighton Grammar School

Monash Children's Hopstial School extends our heartfelt thanks to Brighton Grammar School for their generous donation of gift bags for students in the Monash Children’s Hospital Cancer Centre. Each gift bag included several amazing items such as slippers, a drink bottle, a soft toy, an online LEGO voucher, and café vouchers for parents to enjoy […]

National Science Week

Hands-on activities have sparked curiosity and wonder at Monash Children’s Hospital during National Science Week. Staff from Monash Children’s Hospital School set up interactive learning activities in the foyer, encouraging minds of all ages to decode the world around them. Children operated a program on a tablet to drive robotic spheres around a track, trying […]

100 days of Prep!

To all the children and families celebrating 100 days of school, have the best time! Sidakjot wasn’t able to make his base school’s celebrations as he attends Monash Children’s Hospital for dialysis three times a week. The team at Monash Children’s Hospital School organised a range of fun activities for Sid, so he didn’t miss […]

Indigenous Ward Signage

We are deeply grateful for the generous funds raised through the South Oakleigh College Walk. Thanks to this support, Monash Children's Hospital School is pleased to have installed new signage in the inpatient wards, highlighting the language of the Boonwurrung peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the land. This initiative is an important step in our […]

Thank you South Oakleigh College

Thanks to the funds raised from the South Oakleigh College Walk, Monash Children's Hospital was able to collaborate with Lynton Allan to create a stunning mural in the Stepping Stones Unit. Lynton has now completed several murals for the hospital, and his artwork continues to bring joy and inspiration to patients, students, staff, and families. […]

HELP Conference 2024

Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia was honored to host the 2024 International Health, Educators, Learners, Parents (H.E.L.P.) Conference in partnership with the H.E.L.P. Alliance. Each year, thousands of children face serious illnesses, and the effects of hospitalisation, medications, and prolonged rehabilitation are often just the beginning for their families. By bringing together Educators, Parents, and […]

Book characters come to life at MCHS

Once upon a time at Monash Children’s Hospital, an enchanting celebration of Book Week! Colin Dobson (Principal) acknowledged that Book Week was an opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate the joy of reading. The event featured book readings, a range of craft activities inspired by children’s literature, and a butterfly enclosure where […]

MCHS supports the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

In December 2023, the Monash Children’s Hospital School (MCHS) was able to provide the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) with a food donation. ASRC is a not-for-profit organisation which offers services to support and empower individuals seeking refuge to maximise their own physical, mental and social wellbeing. The MCHS is privileged to partner with Monash […]

South Oakleigh College walk-a-thon

Monash Children’s Hospital School staff members had the privilege of participating in the annual South Oakleigh College walk-a-thon. The money raised by the school have been used to fund artists in residence programs, resource the MCHS school library, purchase equipment and resources for literacy, numeracy and STEM programs. The donations have also been used to […]

Thank you St Justin's Parish Primary School

Every year the school community at St Justin's Parish Primary School, in Wheelers Hill, donate Easter Eggs and gifts to the Monash Children's Hosptial front line workers and inpatients. Thank you St Justin's!

Close the Gap Day

Voyage to Voice, Treaty, Truth and Beyond. During Harmony Week MCHS teachers considered how we all have a role in closing the gap.

Monash Children's Hospital Walk

Thank you to the over 2,200 participants who came along and supported the 2024 Monash Children's Hospital Walk on Sunday at Jells Park. We are excited to report that as a result of your efforts, we have raised over $200,000 for the Monash Children's Hospital Paediatric Nephrology Department, with donations open for another two weeks. […]

Congratulations Jeremy!

Monash Children's Hospital School together with the Monash Children's Hospital Chronic Fatigue Clinic would like to congratulate Jeremy Chan on receiving the Premier's VCE Award for Music Sound Production. Congratulations Jeremy!

Science Week

Monash Children’s Hospital School teachers provided young people across all wards of the hospital the opportunity to experience science through fun and engaging activities. Our budding scientists explored binary bracelets, spaghetti engineering, playdough circuits, paper aeroplanes, popping states of matter, tsunami artwork and the DNA of strawberries.

Book Week Celebrations

During book week we celebrated the magic of books, as characters from all universes and worlds came to life at Monash Children's Hospital. We had appearances from characters from the wonderful worlds of Moana, Peter Pan, Where's Wally and many more. This year's theme was 'read, grow, inspire', an opportunity to celebrate everyone's favourite book […]

Camp Quality Puppets Visit Monash Children's Hospital School

Camp Quality is a Cancer Education Program that offers free programs to support families throughout their cancer journey. The Camp Quality Puppets travel to primary schools and preschools across Australia, performing a fun, interactive show that creates a supportive community for kids impacted by cancer. Last Tuesday, two representatives, Andy and Emma from Camp Quality […]

Have we got Australia's Best Teacher here at the Monash Children's Hospital School?

Monash Children's Hospital School Teacher, Belinda Husson. “For many people, we have one teacher that stands out to us for some reason, so to have been that teacher to Sophie and to have that significant impact feels really lucky.” Ward Teacher Belinda Husson has been nominated by her student Sophie for The Herald Sun’s Australia’s […]

Easter Hamper Thank You!

Monash Children's Hospital School together with the Monash Children's Cancer Center would like to thank St Justin's Paris Primary School for donating a fabulous Easter Hamper. Each year St Justin's Parish Primary School donate a Easter Hamper to different areas of the hospital and this year it was the Monash Children's Cancer Centre. Thank you […]

The school inside a hospital.

Monash Children's Hospital School welcomed The Age newspaper into our school to celebrate the collaboration between school, hospital and family. Click here to read the full story.

MCHS & Children's Cancer Centre Prep Transition Program

MCHS & Children’s Cancer Centre Prep Transition Program This month the Monash Children’s Hospital School Children’s Cancer Centre teachers conducted a pilot ‘Prep Transition Program’ to help support oncology students and families as they enter their first year of primary school. Three sessions were held, with an opportunity for the children to practice their social […]

Turner Neurodevelopmental Clinic at Monash Children's Hospital.

Senior psychologist Dr Alex Ure says in her 20 years of clinical experience, the Turner Neurodevelopmental Clinic at Monash Children’s Hospital represents a unique opportunity to embed research into clinical practice, enabling findings to be rapidly translated to care. “We have the opportunity to pilot and trial different assessment and support models, and come up […]

My dreaming, my future.

To celebrate this year’s theme, “My dreaming, my future”, Monash Health’s Aboriginal Health team have donated many fantastic books by First Nations authors to the Monash Children’s Hospital school. Tracy Van Beek, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer for the Monash Children’s Hospital, presented the books to Colin Dobson, Principal of the MCH School. To further celebrate […]

Thank you Lucy!

"My name is Lucy and I am 12 years old. I was really sick in July 2022 and lost all movement in my left side. I had to have two brain operations and two sinus operations as I had Meningitis and Encephalitis from a sinus infection I had a couple of weeks before. I spent […]

Generous book donation keeps pages turning

The Monash Children’s Hospital School is grateful for the donation of over one hundred children and adolescent picture storybooks and novels, just in time for Book Week and Children’s Week. The storybooks and novels were donated by John Mason, the grandfather of a long-term patient at Monash Children’s Hospital, as a gesture of appreciation for […]

MCHS celebrates Book Week

Characters from different stories came to life at Monash Children’s Hospital as patients, visitors, and employees across our wards, units and departments celebrated Book Week. We had appearances from characters from the wonderful worlds of Harry Potter, the Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, the Mr. Men and Little Miss series and many more. The […]

Science Week @ MCHS

MCHS celebrated National Science Week the week beginning Monday August 15th. Our students donned their thinking caps to both submit questions to the Junior Scientists Quiz and take on the challenge themselves. Well done also to those brave folks who attempted a most challenging Experienced Scientists Quiz and well done to our top scorer. Our student scientists also had the opportunity to experiment with jellyfish, crystals, magnets and polymer snow during the weeks learning sessions.

New mural turns Monash Children's Hospital Courtyard into an ocean oasis.

The Monash Children's Hospital School has unveiled a new ocean mural in the Intensive Care Courtyard of the Oasis Unit at Monash Children's Hospital. This is the third mural in a series of artworks completed by artist Lynton Allan at Monash Children's Hospital. In 2019, we celebrated the opening of two beautiful murals completed by […]

South Oakleigh College raises $21,000 for MCHS in their annual Walk-A-Thon.

On Friday 8th April, four of our staff were honoured to participate in South Oakleigh College's annual walk-a-thon to Karkarook Park. Each year the whole school raises money to support our work and this year they have taken it to another level - with $21,000! It was a delightful way to spend a Friday morning […]

A celebration of learning at MCHS

Swinburne Senior Secondary College student, Rhiannon Mutch, achieved fantastic VCE exam results. As a long term patient, we were able to support her with her Year 12 studies and exams during the pandemic. Congratulations Rhiannon! To see more click here...

International Women's Day 8 March 2022

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.

Worlds collide at Monash Children’s Hospital during Book Week

This week employees and patients at Monash Children’s Hospital are celebrating Book Week. The theme for this year’s Book Week celebration is “old worlds, new worlds, other worlds”, which serves as an opportunity for everyone to dress up as their favourite book characters to bring some fantasy and joy to the hospital. On Tuesday, characters […]

The best medicine

Keeping young people connected to education while in hospital has unique rewards, as the teaching staff at Monash Children’s Hospital School explain to STEPHEN A RUSSELL. While most schools across the state were forced to close their doors to the majority of students last year, Monash Children’s Hospital School (MCHS) was on the frontline of […]

Casey Grammar - Monash Children’s Hospital Visit

Yesterday a group of 14 ‘Matilda’ students ventured down to Monash Children’s Hospital to perform for the patients as part of their book week celebrations. The students performed three songs in the foyer before heading up to the starlight lounge where they performed again on the Starlight Network, a television channel broadcast to the patients […]

New School at Monash Children's Hospital

The opening of a state-of-the-art school at the new Monash Children’s Hospital will ensure that the hospital’s young patients continue to get a great education regardless of their health challenges. Students like Peter Nekitis who is now busy preparing for his Year 12 VCE exams. A year ago, he was diagnosed with Stage Four Hodgkin’s […]

Herald Sun - The Monash Children’s Hospital School has started operating

SICK children undergoing lifesaving medical treatment will now have access to education at the comfort of their bedsides. The Monash Children’s Hospital School was opened last month by Premier and Mulgrave MP Daniel Andrews and Minister for Education James Merlino. The $6.8 million school will provide education for children and young people with chronic medical […]

VHBA - Monash Children’s Hospital school opens

Sick children in Melbourne’s south-east now have access to a world class education while continuing life-saving medical treatment with the opening of the new state-of-the-art Monash Children’s Hospital school. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Education James Merlino opened the $6.8 million school for children and young people who are at-risk of disengaging from education, […]

Premier - Monash Children’s Hospital School Opens

Sick children in Melbourne’s south-east now have access to a world class education while continuing life-saving medical treatment, with the official opening of the state-of-the-art Monash Children’s Hospital School. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Education James Merlino today opened the $6.8 million school for children and young people with chronic medical or mental health […]

June 2025
General Achievement Test

17 June 2025
January 2026
MCHS Start school year

January 27
School term starts

January 27
March 2026
Monash Children's Hospital Walk

March 1

Monash Univserity, Clayton Wellington Road, Clayton, VIC, Australia

Join us for our Annual Monash Children’s Hospital Walk at Monash University, Clayton! Funds raised at this year’s walk will support the Monash Children’s Hospital Gait Lab which helps children and young people regain their mobility after major injury, illness, or medical procedures. The day will be packed with family-friendly activities including face painting, an […]
International Women's Day

March 8

When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment. Find out more
Harmony Week

March 16 - March 22

EVERYONE BELONGS. Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Find out more
April 2026
Monash Children's Hospital Birthday

April 17

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May 2026
Education Week

May 4 - May 8

Education Week celebrates the strengths and achievements of Victoria’s government education sector. Education Week is an opportunity for all primary and secondary schools, higher education providers, and early childhood education and care services to commemorate the past, celebrate the present and imagine the future of education in Victoria. Find out more

I acknowledge the sovereign ‘First Nations People of Country’, especially those of the Boonwurrung country, and recognise their ongoing and deep connection to the land, water and sky. I commit to protecting these as I live, work, play and travel across this vast nation. I pay my respects to First Nation peoples especially elders past, present and to all descendants of this nation who have cared for this place since creation. I thank them for their rich history, culture and indigenous ‘ways of knowing.’

Policies

Annual Reports

2021 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report

Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan 2021 to 2025
2024 Annual Implementation Plan

Affiliates

Health Educators Learners Parents

Health Educators Learners Parents (HELP)
To bring together education and health professionals to form an Alliance with ‘unifies our voice’ and allows us to work collaboratively to improve educational outcomes for children and young people who are living with chronic medical and/or mental health needs.

Hospital Organisation of Pedagogues in Europe (HOPE)

HOPE is an association of European hospital teachers who work in Hospital
and at home with children with special health care needs. Through school and education activities we try to provide every learner with a positive environment and with the chance to carry on their education, no matter what the illness is.

Monash Children’s Hospital has been caring for children for more than 100 years. It is one of Australia’s leading children’s hospitals and is part of Monash Health – Victoria’s largest public health service. Monash Children’s Hospital is a brand new dedicated children’s hospital located in Clayton, and has satellite sites at Casey Hospital and Dandenong Hospital.

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Download or View our latest newsletter!

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LATEST NEWS

Thank you St Justin's Parish Primary School

Department of Education Senior Leaders Visit

Monash Children's Hospital Walk

Thank you Funbox Activities

Thank You Brighton Grammar School

National Science Week

100 days of Prep!

Indigenous Ward Signage

Thank you South Oakleigh College

HELP Conference 2024

Book characters come to life at MCHS

MCHS supports the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre

South Oakleigh College walk-a-thon

Thank you St Justin's Parish Primary School

Close the Gap Day

Monash Children's Hospital Walk

Congratulations Jeremy!

Science Week

Book Week Celebrations

Camp Quality Puppets Visit Monash Children's Hospital School

Have we got Australia's Best Teacher here at the Monash Children's Hospital School?

Easter Hamper Thank You!

The school inside a hospital.

MCHS & Children's Cancer Centre Prep Transition Program

Turner Neurodevelopmental Clinic at Monash Children's Hospital.

My dreaming, my future.

Thank you Lucy!

Generous book donation keeps pages turning

MCHS celebrates Book Week

Science Week @ MCHS

New mural turns Monash Children's Hospital Courtyard into an ocean oasis.

South Oakleigh College raises $21,000 for MCHS in their annual Walk-A-Thon.

A celebration of learning at MCHS

International Women's Day 8 March 2022

Worlds collide at Monash Children’s Hospital during Book Week

The best medicine

Casey Grammar - Monash Children’s Hospital Visit

New School at Monash Children's Hospital

Herald Sun - The Monash Children’s Hospital School has started operating

VHBA - Monash Children’s Hospital school opens

Premier - Monash Children’s Hospital School Opens

June 2025

January 2026

March 2026

April 2026

May 2026