News
Mar 7 School News
International Women’s Day 2018: Voice, Power and Privilege
The global theme for International Women’s Day this year is ‘Press for Progress’, and is intended to bring awareness to women’s achievements, mindfulness about gender inequities, and support for gender parity.
Mar 1 School News
Recognising Our 2017 High Achievers
At our first Senior School assembly of the year we acknowledged our high achievers from the Year 12 Class of 2017. These students have shown dedication to their learning and a willingness to put in the time to achieve their goals.
Feb 21 Choosing a School
Future-ready schooling
By Dr Deborah Netolicky, Dean of Research and Pedagogy at Wesley College. Last week we welcomed learning technologies and digital leadership expert, Eric Sheninger, to Wesley College. Mr Sheninger is a best-selling author and Senior Fellow on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education. Prior to this he was an award-winning principal at New…
Feb 14 Parenting Tips & Advice
Why is playgroup important in the early years?
By Maria Hodges, Head of Junior School at Wesley College Being a new parent is a constant maze of trying to navigate what you should and shouldn’t do to help give your little human the very best start in life. There are differing opinions on this subject, but it is clear that children who are…
Feb 14 Athletics
Wesley student named in state hockey team
In December 2017, Year 12 student Lewis represented the 2017 Under 16 State Hockey Team in Adelaide at the National Championships.
Feb 13 Announcements
Happy 95th birthday Wesley!
Tuesday 13 February is a special day in the College calendar as it is 95 years since the first classes commenced – on 13 February 1923.
Feb 5 Announcements
Penrhos College and Wesley College
On Monday 5 Feburary Wesley College Headmaster, David Gee, and Penrhos College Principal, Meg Melville, announced to our communities that they are seeking to create more opportunities for our Colleges to collaborate to the benefit of families, staff and most importantly, our students.
Feb 2 Parenting Tips & Advice
The 7Cs your child needs for success
Parents and teachers appear to be facing ever-increasing pressures to help children lead successful lives, clouded by an uncertain future. It seems that every time we turn on the TV or radio, read an article or follow a social media thread, we are being told that we need to improve the learning and life outcomes of our children.
Jan 31 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Brad Hilliard, Head of Middle School
Returning to Wesley this year, Brad is launching himself into his new role as Head of Middle School and as a member of the College Executive. We asked Brad to share a bit of his background with us.