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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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Jul 14 Opinion, Parenting Tips & Advice

How is digital technology affecting children’s bodies?

We live in strange times where parents can touch their toes, but their teenage children cannot. This is our new reality according to Sports Scientists. Research shows that teenagers are showing evidence of their digital lives. If parents and schools don’t respond quickly, our youth will suffer more painful injuries and a lower quality of life.

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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.

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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?

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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…

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