Category: Opinion
Jun 14 Opinion
Past Boarders, Trusted Mentors
While their families may be hundreds of kilometres away, the boarders are lucky to have such a supportive community in the Boarding House.
Apr 1 Opinion
Reverend Nalin Perera’s Easter Message
Each year as Easter approaches I find myself reflecting on the journey Jesus took in his final days, as he wrestled with what it was that God was calling him to do.
Mar 26 Opinion, School News
Farewell Rev!
Reverend Nalin Perera joined us at Wesley on 25 March 2013, bringing with him a warmth and sincerity that immediately endeared him to the community. Today, he embarked upon his next adventure with a service entitled: ‘Conclusion of the Placement of the Chaplain’. As we celebrated Nalin’s time as 12th Chaplain of Wesley College, Headmaster…
Feb 16 Academics, Opinion, Parenting Tips & Advice
Scholarships: What is Wesley really looking for?
Do I need to study? What are the interview questions like? Are past exam papers available? We break down what you really need to know about the road to a private school scholarship. The independent school difference. All young people deserve an excellent education and every independent school has a long tradition of scholarships…
Feb 9 Interviews & Spotlights, Opinion, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Strahinja Bobusic
Competing alongside one of the fastest tennis servers ever on the ATP Tour, Tennis has always been a passion for Mr Strahinja Bobusic. Now the Head Coach of the Wesley 1st Tennis Team and a Senior School Mathematics teacher, Strahinja has a number of tips for our Wesley College students who are aspiring to play competitive sport in the United States.
Jan 28 Interviews & Spotlights, Opinion, School News, The Wesleyan
A whole new game: Mr Craig Bell tells us about Katitjin in 2021!
Former Wesley Health and Physical Education teacher, Mr Craig Bell, has been named the new Head of Katitjin. We sat down with him to find out about Wesley’s unique program.
Jan 27 Opinion, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Declan Hanley
Mr Declan Hanley is the Head of Dickson House and a HASS teacher at Wesley College. A student-favourite in our senior school, Declan tells us about his extensive involvement from his Economics classroom to the Cricket field in our latest spotlight.
Jan 15 Announcements, Opinion, School News, The Wesleyan
Charlie McIntyre and Reuben Ginbey awarded OWCA scholarships for 2021
Meet our latest scholarship recipients for 2020! Charlie McIntyre (10J) and Reuben Ginbey (10C) give us an insight into their connection back to Wesley through the OWCA
Dec 8 Opinion, School News, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Nick Ward
Mr Nick Ward is a Chemistry teacher at Wesley College. Previously working as a Geochemist in the UK, Nick commenced his teaching career working in remote schools in Southern Africa. Tell us about your teaching experience overseas. I studied Chemistry at Bristol University, and after working as a geochemist for two years, I felt…