News
Apr 15 School News
Meet the Year 6 pupil studying Year 11 Mathematics
Wesley College was delighted when The Sunday Times chose to recognise the efforts of one of our pupils this week. Joel Bariss is to be found in Year 6 lessons for most subjects, but when it comes to Mathematics Joel and his classmates head in different directions so Joel can study with Year 11 pupils. His acceleration…
Apr 13 Parenting Tips & Advice
Tips to get young children reading
Creating a love of reading will help your child associate happiness and good memories with settling into a good book!
Apr 11 Parenting Tips & Advice
How To Help Your Child Manage Their Worry
When we picture a child with anxiety, we often think of a withdrawn, quiet soul who avoids making decisions and eye contact. However, the reality is these children can also present with temper tantrums or repetitive behaviours. What they all have in common is the feeling of being completely overwhelmed. It is an uncomfortable, distressing condition whichever form it takes.
Apr 11 School News
Mr Ross Barron named as new Head of College
As the 8th Head of College, Mr Barron will begin his five-year appointment in January 2019, through to our 100th anniversary year in 2023.
Apr 6 School News
Science in action
Seven weeks of exciting talks by Wesley College Scientist in Residence, Richard Tonello, literally ended with a bang as the engaging astronomer made use of the Science Centre’s Drop Zone.
Apr 3 School News
Susan Mclean visits Wesley College with positive reviews
Last week saw another successful WES Talks presentation unfold. Susan Mclean, Australia’s foremost expert in the area of Cybersafety and young people, visited Wesley to speak about the positive benefits of technology as well as what parents need to be aware of.
Mar 29 Opinion
Rev Nalin Perera’s Easter reflection
It costs a lot to choose to embrace the fullness and richness of God’s creation, rather than functioning within the limited views of conventional wisdom. However, I believe embracing such foolishness is the only choice to be made, no matter what it costs, even if we are isolated as a minority for being “different”.
Mar 28 Parenting Tips & Advice
When Is the Right Time to Let My Child Use Social Media?
Social media is not an enemy. However, it is worthy of serious consideration. We need to be sure we are being honest with ourselves, and our kids, about their capacity to use social media, rather than being used by it.
Mar 14 Parenting Tips & Advice
The Powerful Relationship That Will Help Shape Your Child’s Future
School gates are interesting. We enter them as wee beings, full of parental love and hungry for learning. We leave them a decade or more later, excited and ready to take our place in the world. But what do those school gates represent in the interim?