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Mar 1 School News
The Wesley Recap – March 2019
Join our College Captain for a roundup of what has been happening around the College since the start of the year.
Mar 1 Parenting Tips & Advice
Four lessons you can teach with a leaf!
Today marks the start of Autumn here in Perth. After a long, hot summer it’s a relief for all of us. Well, all of us who don’t have deciduous trees dropping endless leaves in the garden.
But, as you find yourself suddenly surrounded by nature’s debris why not seize the moment to use it as a teaching opportunity for your child?
Feb 21 Announcements
We’re looking forward to Wagin Woolorama
Only a couple of weeks now until Wesley College packs up our school bus and heads to Wagin Woolorama for our first regional visit of the year. We’ll be at the show for the entirety of the event, but we’re also going to be hosting an evening on Friday 8 March 2019 from 5 to…
Feb 13 School News
Wesley College turns 96!
It’s a day of celebration here as Wesley College turns 96 today!
Feb 11 School News
The Headmaster’s Commissioning
The Commissioning Service of our eighth Headmaster, Mr Ross Barron, was a solemn and moving event last week. if you were unable to attend, you’ll enjoy these videos.
Feb 4 School News
Wesley in the news!
Wesley College has been delighted to be mentioned in two newspapers this week. The Sunday Times took a look at the way teaching is evolving. Wesley was highlighted as an example of how innovative schools are rethinking their education to equip students for professions that don’t exist yet. In the words of Headmaster, Mr Ross Barron: “Absolutely…
Feb 4 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Suzanne Lawrence
Mrs Suzanne Lawrence has been an iconic part of Wesley life for 26 years, teaching students in the Middle School before becoming our Speech and Drama specialist. What inspired you to become a teacher? I have absolutely no idea, but I have always known that I wanted to be one. From the age of three,…
Jan 31 Announcements
Flip the System Australia: What Matters in Education
We are pleased to announce the publication of the education book Flip the System Australia: What Matters in Education. It was conceptualised and edited by three Australian educators with more than 60 years of teaching and school leadership experience between them.
Jan 5 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Silke Smith
On top of her duties as a Senior School Science teacher, Mrs Silke Smith is the Year 9 Boarding Coordinator. Both inside and outside of the classroom, Silke embodies the commitment that all Wesley College staff should show in helping students to thrive. Why did you become a teacher? I like ‘growing people’, both from…