Category: Interviews & Spotlights
Nov 1 Interviews & Spotlights, Opinion
Mat Jodrell on music, memories and Wesley
Internationally-renowned jazz trumpeter – and Old Collegian – Mat Jodrell (90-96-97) was kind enough to share his wisdom at our Scholarship Celebration. Here we share some excerpts from his Q&A.
Jul 25 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights, The Wesleyan
Spotlight On: Mr Cameron Van Reyk
Wesley’s Head of Music, Mr Cameron Van Reyk, is a highly accomplished musician known for his skills as a jazz/classical saxophonist and clarinettist, band director, choral director, composer and arranger. We were very lucky to have him join the College earlier this year.
Jul 25 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights, The Wesleyan
Spotlight On: Dr Dan Hiscock
As well as bringing the best out of our students, Dr Hiscock has worked with national and domestic teams like the Kookaburras, West Coast Eagles and some of Australia’s best golfers. His philosophy is to keep it simple.
Jul 18 Teacher Spotlights, The Wesleyan
Spotlight On: Jo Watt
“Everything at Wesley aligns with my own personal values, and a lot of what Wesley offers is what I believe in”, Head of Learning Area (Mathematics), Jo Watt, is our latest Teacher Spotlight!
May 25 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights, The Wesleyan
Spotlight On: Mr Luke Dwyer
Prior to joining Wesley as Head of Sport, Mr Luke Dwyer was with the West Coast Eagles, first as a Midfield Development Coach and most recently as the Head Coach of their women’s team. Luke sat down with us to chat all things Sport for our latest Spotlight.
Feb 4 Interviews & Spotlights, Opinion
Innovation in Action
The Mildred Manning Science Centre officially opened in August 2017, following extraordinary support from the Wesley community. After four years of use, how has this innovative space impacted students?
Jan 28 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight on: Mr Zachary Baldock
Returning to the College in 2021 was Old Collegian, Mr Zachary Baldock (05–12). He joins Wesley as one of our College Psychologists – with a special perspective that comes from having been a Wesley student himself.
Jan 24 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Mr Stephen Roberts
Wesley College was delighted to have Mr Stephen Roberts join us in 2021. On his way to becoming Head of Arts at the College, he’s spent time as a professional actor, director and producer as well as being named as one of Australia’s most innovative educators. What were doing prior to joining Wesley?…
Jan 19 Alumni Profiles, Interviews & Spotlights, Wyvern-Corner-Office
Brett Stanford – A talent for the ridiculous
From throwing basketballs around the backyard in 2009 to performing unbelievable basketball tricks today, Mr Brett Stanford’s How Ridiculous channel on YouTube is now one of Australia’s largest, with 4.5 million subscribers and more than 640 million views. In this edition of Wyvern Corner Office, he recounts his career pathway. When Turkish Airlines told Mr Brett…