News
Mar 24 Announcements
Lent and Easter Reflections Â
I have often been asked about the origins of our College’s name. It is not well known that the College is named after, John Wesley (1703-1791), one of the most radical social reformers of the past 500 years, at least in the English-speaking world. John Wesley was an English cleric, theologian and evangelist who was the leader of a…
Mar 19 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Teacher Tuesday – Mr John Taylor
Our profile for this week is on Health and Physical Education teacher, Director of Cross Country (7-12) and Head of Year 12, Mr John Taylor. WHY DID YOU BECOME A TEACHER? Whilst completing a commerce degree at Curtin University I continued to coach athletics and cross country at my old school, Aquinas College. Upon completing that…
Mar 18 Interviews & Spotlights, Wyvern-Corner-Office
Steven Heathcote – The Australian Ballet’s longest serving Principal Artist
He has received three Helpmann Awards, two Mo Awards and an Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Performance by an Individual. After retiring in 2007 as The Australian Ballet’s longest serving principal artist, Steven began to produce and direct opera. In 2010, he conceived and directed a new production of Handel’s Julius Caesar for Victorian Opera.
Mar 4 Interviews & Spotlights
Spotlight On: Warren O’Neil
Mr Warren O’Neill is the Woodwork teacher in the Design & Technology Department at Wesley. He has been at the College for 18 years. What inspired you to become a teacher? I was encouraged to follow a career in Design and Technology teaching when I was at high school and quite enjoyed Woodwork and Metalwork…
Mar 1 School News
The Wesley Recap – March 2019
Join our College Captain for a roundup of what has been happening around the College since the start of the year.
Mar 1 Parenting Tips & Advice
Four lessons you can teach with a leaf!
Today marks the start of Autumn here in Perth. After a long, hot summer it’s a relief for all of us. Well, all of us who don’t have deciduous trees dropping endless leaves in the garden.
But, as you find yourself suddenly surrounded by nature’s debris why not seize the moment to use it as a teaching opportunity for your child?
Feb 21 Announcements
We’re looking forward to Wagin Woolorama
Only a couple of weeks now until Wesley College packs up our school bus and heads to Wagin Woolorama for our first regional visit of the year. We’ll be at the show for the entirety of the event, but we’re also going to be hosting an evening on Friday 8 March 2019 from 5 to…
Feb 13 School News
Wesley College turns 96!
It’s a day of celebration here as Wesley College turns 96 today!
Feb 11 School News
The Headmaster’s Commissioning
The Commissioning Service of our eighth Headmaster, Mr Ross Barron, was a solemn and moving event last week. if you were unable to attend, you’ll enjoy these videos.