Category: Opinion
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.
Jul 18 Opinion
Why I Joined CEOs for Gender Equity
Wesley College has long been invested in equality. But our Head of College, Mr Ross Barron, joining CEOs for Gender Equity, sends a clear public message about our beliefs. Here, he explains his motivation.
Jul 14 Opinion, Parenting Tips & Advice
Shaping our children with a powerful relationship
You walk through school gates as a small child, full of questions and looking for answers. You leave them years later, with excitement at where your life will progress. But what happens in the time in between?
Jul 14 Opinion, Parenting Tips & Advice
How do I teach my child about consent?
What do parents and teachers need to educate children on to make sure that they contribute to a culture of sexual respect?