Category: Opinion
Apr 11 Opinion
Reverend Manie Strydom’s Easter Message
Easter is family time, a time of joining one another on an Easter egg hunt and celebrating the joy of life.
Mar 14 Opinion
Why Choose A Private School?
Around one in five secondary school children are educated in the private system, according to new research by the National Australia Bank. But what do Australians see as the advantage of a private education?
Mar 8 Opinion
International Women’s Day
Wesley believes in a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. That’s why we’re proud to celebrate IWD. Today is International Women’s Day – a day where everyone at Wesley reflects on the achievement of women and considers what we can do to create a gender-equal world. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias. Whether deliberate or…
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 14 Opinion, The Wesleyan
Measuring the Milestones
Milestones are a series of key moments, one building on top of the next, until life’s journey is complete… and they key part of life at Wesley.
Jan 6 Opinion, The Wesleyan
From the Head of Wesley College
The Head of Wesley College reflects on 2021.
Dec 20 Opinion
Wesley continues to march forwards, with excellent ATAR results
Wesley College has continued to build upon its renewed focus on academic excellence with an impressive 88.55 median ATAR in this year’s results.
Nov 1 Opinion
A chat with Steven Heathcote AM
Guest of honour at our recent Scholarship Awards evening was celebrated ballet dancer Steven Heathcote AM. Here’s an abridged transcript of his chat with Head of Wesley College, Mr Ross Barron. Steven Heathcote AM was born in Wagin in 1964 and started school at Wesley in 1977, after being awarded the Howard Bantock Scholarship. He…
Oct 28 Opinion
Reflections on Leadership
What makes a great leader? Head of Junior School, Ms Jo Edinger, reflects on the leadership values taught through the various programs at Wesley. As the Head of Junior School, I have one of the best jobs in the world and I consider myself so very lucky to work at Wesley College. Our students…