Category: Opinion
May 23 Opinion
How to turn store bought flowers into a work of art!
For the second year in a row, Annaliese Maffescioni, current parent and director of Signature Floral Designs, was teaching our Wesleyana’s the tips and tricks of floristry at the Blooms and Bubbles event.
Apr 19 Opinion
Wesley draftees find AFL success
Last month, we were glued to our TVs to watch two Old Collegians, Reuben Ginbey (20-22) and Arthur Jones (20-21), make their AFL debuts. Director of Football, Mr Clay McLernon, gave us an insight into the success of the Wesley Football program ahead of the 2023 Winter Sport season.
Apr 5 Opinion, School News
Wesley’s Celebration of a Century
Around 1000 people filled the Grand Ballroom at Crown Towers, for the largest party Wesley has ever thrown – the Centenary Gala Ball.
Dec 20 Opinion
Wesley Breaks ATAR Record!
Wesley College’s Class of 2022 has achieved a median ATAR of 90.1 – the highest median ATAR achieved in the College’s history.
Nov 16 Athletics, Opinion, School News
Wesley Tops the Test Tally
No school has produced more Australian Test cricketers this century than Wesley College, according to a News Corp report.
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.
Oct 24 Opinion
Father and Son Speech
Wesley College’s Boarding Captain, Max Nield, gave a fun address at last week’s Father and Son Breakfast, recounting the memories of one of our oldest former students! Opportunity is all it is. Each lesson, each word, each drill, and each rep is just an opportunity to get a little better. In these times it’s…
Sep 13 Opinion
An Exhibition of Empathy
Wesley College Chaplain, Rev Manie Strydom, was inspired by a recent exhibition at the College. Here we reprint an article he wrote for the Uniting Church magazine, Revive.
Jul 22 Opinion
Wesleyana Blooms and Bubbles
The scent of fresh cut flowers welcomed Wesleyana’s to the Blooms and Bubbles event where current mum, Annaliese Maffescioni and director of Signature Floral Designs, shared secrets of floral arranging.