It’s been a busy few weeks around the College, and I wanted to take a moment to highlight one of the standout experiences—the Year 5 Kokoda Challenge, which I had the privilege of joining.

It was a great day giving our students a hands-on appreciation of the legacy left by those who served in World War II. From setting up base camp to undertaking bush recon missions and tackling physical obstacles, the students demonstrated incredible resilience, teamwork, and spirit. I was impressed to see them engage with the deeper themes of the day—leadership, sacrifice, and understanding different perspectives.  Well done Year 5!

I would also like to thank those families who attended the Subject Selection Evening and Careers Expo for Years 7 to 10. These evenings offer valuable opportunities for students, together with their families, to start shaping their learning journey with confidence.  I thoroughly enjoyed meeting so many of you. If you missed out on attending the evening, please remember that you can always speak with your Leader of Learning, Head of Year, or our College Careers Advisor, for any assistance or guidance.

Last week we also recognised our amazing Tuckshop Team during Canteen Week. We are very fortunate to have such welcoming and dedicated professionals leading our Tuckshop services and I know our whole College community is exceptionally thankful for the service our team provides.

In closing I would also like to recognise National Reconciliation Week which runs from May 27 to June 3. This year’s theme is “Bridging Now to Next”. At our Chapel services this week, Rev'd Jane has discussed the theme of reconciliation and the connection with our Anglican Identity, while also sharing a video from Archbishop Jeremy. We also had the opportunity to look at the artwork created by Kalkadoon woman Bree Buttenshaw which features native plants known for regenerating after fire and thriving through adversity to symbolise our collective strength and the possibilities for renewal. As highlighted by Reconciliation Australia, this year’s theme and artwork reflects a time for “growth, reflection and commitment to walking together”.

Andrew Peach
PRINCIPAL

32nd Founders’ Day 2025

This year the College will celebrate our birthday through the annual Founders’ Service in week two of Term 3 on Tuesday 22 July. Key inclusions of the service will be the recognition of Staff Service and the Commissioning of new members of the College Council. All in our extended College Community, including parents, friends and alumni, are warmly invited to attend this special Prep to Year 12 event which will commence at 12pm in the Lostroh Centre. It is anticipated that the service will conclude by 1.15pm.

Following the service light refreshments will be served to guests while the students will be treated to birthday cake.

If you would like to attend this special occasion, please contact Susan Baills on 3813 4548 or sbaills@wmac.com.au by Tuesday 15 July to reserve your seats.

Mrs Janelle Lecinski

Deputy Principal

Congratulations to the nine Middle and Senior School students who were chosen to exhibit their work in the 152nd Ipswich Show Fine Art Awards.

Four of these outstanding students took home awards; Olivea Smith of Year 11 won First Place in the 16 years and under New Media category for her fully handmade fur suit entitled 'Onyx', with Macy Hews of Year 9 winning Second Place in the same category for her large collage work 'pink cat gold fish'. Levi Dawson of Year 9 was awarded First Place in the 12-16 years Drawing category for his realistic depiction of trucks in pencil and won Reserve Champion for Junior Fine Art. Finally, Amy Bremner of Year 12 won Second Place in her very competitive category of 3D Art Open Division for her hand painted sculpture entitled 'Blood-spotted Crab and Starfish'. A huge congratulations again to these wonderfully talented artists. 

Annabel Simmonds

Leader of Learning - Visual Art

Ipswich Junior Music Eisteddfod 

During Week 5, a number of our talented Junior, Middle and Senior Music ensembles proudly represented WestMAC at the Ipswich Junior Music Eisteddfod. These students were outstanding ambassadors for our community, demonstrating excellence, commitment, teamwork and musicianship, both on and off the stage. In addition to ensemble performances, many students also chose to showcase their talents in solo and small group vocal and instrumental sections. Congratulations and well done to all students involved — your dedication to music and your exemplary conduct made us all very proud. Thank you must also go to all staff, ensemble directors and accompanists for your outstanding commitment to the extra-curricular Music program.

Ensemble Results

• 1^st Place: Amadeus Strings, Bella Voce, Chorale (and Adjudicator’s Choice Award), Concert Band
• 2^nd Place: Big Band, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Vocal, Saxophone Ensemble, Symphonic Band
• 3^rd Place: Percussion Ensemble
• Very Highly Commended: Cello Consort, Intermezzo Strings, Mezzo Voce
• Highly Commended: Performance Band, Stage Band

Junior School Acknowledgments

• Piano: Alexander Smith
• Vocal: Abigail French, Ayla Howard, Sophie Noble, Emma Smith, Laura Smith, Josephine Weston

Middle School Achievements

• Instrumental: Emma Williams, Laura Williams
• Vocal: Olivia Behrendorff, Margaret French, Joshua Giansiracusa-Short, Bella-Maree Hartigan
• Alma Manga Memorial Award: Bella-Maree Hartigan
• Edna Siemon Memorial Award: Margaret French
• Junior Vocal Bursary: Olivia Behrendorff

Senior School Achievements

• Instrumental: Ariel Farquhar, Miriam Farquhar, Louie Adams
• Vocal: Anna Fazackerley, Olivia Weston
• Louie Adams: Intermediate Instrumental Aggregate (13-15 years), Intermediate Instrumental Championship (13-15 years)
• Miriam Farquhar: Senior Instrumental Bursary, Senior Instrumental Aggregate (16-20 years), Senior Instrumental Championship (16-20 years)
• Anna Fazackerley: Senior Vocal Aggregate (16-20 years)

Tina Paliadelis

Leader of Learning - Music

Every Child Has the Right to Feel Safe

At West Moreton Anglican College, the wellbeing and safety of every student is our highest priority. As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a safe and respectful learning environment, we are pleased to launch our updated Anti-Bullying Policy and Response Plan, presented in a new, easy-to-navigate brochure and flowchart.

This initiative was developed in response to feedback from both the MMG survey data and the community-wide survey conducted last year. Your insights have helped shape this important resource, ensuring it reflects the needs and expectations of our students, staff, and families.

We would like to reassure our community that this is not a new policy - there have been no changes to our approach. What has changed is how the information is presented. We’ve reformatted the content to make it clearer and more accessible, supporting greater understanding and transparency. Because we recognise that discussions about bullying can sometimes feel complex or unclear, the brochure and accompanying flowchart have been designed to clarify what bullying is and what it isn’t - and to provide a consistent, easy-to-follow guide on how the College responds to concerns

We encourage all members of our community to take a moment to review these new resources.

For more information or to view the brochure and flowchart, please visit:

• Parents https://schoolbox.wmac.com.au/homepage/16204
• MS/SS Students https://schoolbox.wmac.com.au/homepage/16205
• Staff https://schoolbox.wmac.com.au/homepage/7917

Belinda McLaurin 

Student Safety & Wellbeing Officer

Preventing Online Sexual Exploitation: Insights from the eSafety Commission

The eSafety Commission is Australia's independent regulator for online safety, established to help Australians have safer and more positive online experiences, including by addressing serious online abuse and illegal content. The Commission is working towards highlighting the critical issue of preventing online sexual exploitation of children and focussing on practical strategies to support young people in navigating the digital world safely and confidently.
Recent research from the eSafety Commission team has noted a particularly positive response from young Australians to the Take It Down service. Take It Down allows young people to remove their content, typically explicit content, from the internet. This service enables users to upload images or other types of content they’re concerned about, which is then recoded and removed from most online platforms. The feedback suggests that when young people are aware of this resource, they find it incredibly valuable.

In addition to discussing preventative measures, the Commissioner shared some concerning prevalence data: 1 in 4 people report experiencing childhood sexual abuse, and there are on average 160 reports of online child sexual abuse (CSA) each day in Australia. A particularly alarming statistic revealed that boys aged 15-19 have the highest offender rates of any age group, with a rate of 102.9 per 100,000.

Some practical support and intervention strategies provided by the Commissioner and aimed at reducing the risks young people face online include:

• Scaffolding the use of digital technology: Supporting young people in developing safe and responsible digital habits.
• Improving media literacy: Encouraging adults to understand the online world better so they can guide young people effectively.
• Connecting young people to their values: Using strengths-based conversations to redirect harmful behaviour and foster positive online engagement.
• Understanding online needs: Acknowledging the needs young people are trying to meet through their online connections and providing appropriate guidance.
• Early identification of concerns: Professionals should aim to identify concerns early, label behaviours authentically, and intervene as soon as possible to provide the right support.

In conclusion, by improving media literacy, promoting resources like Take It Down, and intervening early, we can help protect young people from the dangers of online sexual exploitation while fostering a safer digital environment.

College Counsellors

Allison Flanagan
aflanagan@wmac.com.au

Tia Reardon
treardon@wmac.com.au

Embracing AI as a Learning Partner: How Your Child Can Thrive with Artificial Intelligence

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes part of our daily lives, we're excited to share how students are, or can, use these powerful tools to enhance their learning. AI isn't replacing traditional education—it's becoming a thoughtful learning partner that adapts to each child's needs.

Junior School students are discovering AI reading buddies that adjust to their pace, making story time more engaging and building confidence. They can collaborate with AI to create imaginative stories, developing creativity while learning proper writing structure.

Middle School students can use AI to explore multiple perspectives on historical events, then critically evaluate these viewpoints to form their own conclusions. In language classes, AI conversation partners can provide patient, judgment-free practice that builds speaking confidence.

Senior School students are leveraging AI in learning platforms such as Atomi for complex subjects like calculus, receiving personalised explanations that adapt to their learning progress. They're also using AI as brainstorming partners for research projects, uncovering unexpected connections and strengthening their analytical thinking.

Across all grades, teachers and students are beginning to experiment with and learn about how AI can support learning. Most importantly, we emphasise ethical and responsible AI use, teaching students to think critically about AI responses and maintain academic integrity.

Conversation Starter: Ask your child: “Can you show me how you've been using AI tools for your schoolwork or what you know about AI’s capabilities? I’d love to know.”

Try This Together: Compare a Google search about a topic of mutual interest with how AI responds to the same prompt. Notice the differences in how information is presented and discuss what each approach offers.

AI is here to enhance learning, not replace the critical thinking and creativity that make education meaningful. Once again, I welcome your questions and feedback on this series. Together, we can ensure our students develop the skills they need for the future.

Ian Hayne

Director of Professional Practice and Technology

Week 5 was an exceptional week in the Student Experiences program.

I would like to pay tribute to the numerous staff and students that have contributed to the events and accolades received this week.

Congratulations to our:

• Sheep Show Team for your work and results at the Ipswich Show,
• Cattle Show Team for your efforts and achievements at the Esk Show,
• Debating teams who continue the successful work in the Ipswich Schools Debating Competition (and a reminder Junior School debating commences on Thursday 29 May),
• Athletes and sporting teams for your successes at the Junior TAS and TAS Cross Country carnivals, UHL Cup, Vikki Wilson Cup, fixtures against St Paul’s School and our annual Pink Round against St Columban’s, and
• Musicians for your dedication and excellent performances Ipswich Junior Music Eisteddfod.

In 2025, I am sharing bites of inspiration from Ted Lasso and the six challenges presented, so far, have been:

1. Courage is the willingness to try.
2. Winning is an attitude.
3. See the good in others.
4. Happiness is a Choice.
5. Optimists take more chances.
6. Have confidence in yourself.

With such a diverse range of activities this past week, I would like to encourage us to embrace difference. Everyone has a point of difference, and it is the sign of a healthy community when we can embrace the range of talents, interests and diverse opportunities available.

A reminder to sign on for Term 3 Sport and Activities. Please see the Student Experiences NEST page for links to the expression of interest forms.

Athletics nominations are out now, students must nominate by 5:00pm Monday 2 June, to participate in the age champion events.

Nomination Link for Middle School students

Nomination Link for Senior School students

2025 Musical – The Addams Family. We are pleased to see ticket sales going very well for the Musical. To avoid disappointment, please go to ipswichciviccentre.com.au to secure your seats. We look forward to sharing our kooky and fabulous production of The Addams Family.  

Heath Del Favero

Director of Student Experiences

Secondary Debating at WestMAC

Monday night was Round 3 of the Ipswich Secondary Schools Debating Competition, where our eight Year 7-12 WestMAC teams debated against schools such as Ipswich Girls Grammar, Ipswich Grammar, St Mary’s College, St Edmund’s College and Ipswich State High.

Our WestMAC Debaters have done exceptionally well so far this year. Round 2 saw six out of our eight teams celebrating a win. Then backed this up in Round 3 with another six out of eight teams celebrating a win. Currently three of our teams (across all three divisions) are undefeated. While another three teams have only lost one debate.

Teams currently undefeated:

• WestMAC Junior 1 (coached by Mrs. Nicole McCullagh)
• WestMAC Intermediate 3 (coached by Mr. Sam Reid)
• WestMAC Senior 1 (coached by Mrs. Victoria Fehringer)

Next week is Round 4 and the final round of the competition, before the Semi-Finals in Week 8 and the Final in Week 9. 

Several of our Senior debaters (Chloe, Olivia, Sophia and Abby) are adjudicators for the junior division. There are also several secondary debaters who give up their time to coach the junior school (Year 5 and 6) teams, whose competition is kicking later this week. It is wonderful to see within our debating teams: the comradery; the enthusiasm to gain more knowledge; and confidence and the passion to share their love for debating.

All the best for the rest of the Term 2 debating season. We are looking forward to celebrating more of WestMAC’s debating success.

Our 2025 Debating Teams:

For more information about Secondary Debating at WestMAC, please visit our NEST page - NEST - Senior Debating (wmac.com.au). 

Victoria Fehringer

Secondary Debating Co-Ordinator

Leader of Learning - English

The Addams Family

Our incredible Cast and Orchestra have received their Musical Shirts! Look out for them around the College on Wednesday 28 May and Friday 13 June. If you’re impressed by the shirts, you will be even more impressed by what is happening in preparation for Opening Night in 10 weeks. There is still time to purchase tickets to this kooky, spooky production.

Purchase Tickets Here.

Term 2 Rehearsals

• Saturday 31 May, 12.30pm – 5.30pm
• Saturday 07 June, 12.30pm – 5.30pm
• Friday 13 June, 3.15 – 6pm (in lieu of Saturday)
• Saturday 21 June, 12.30pm – 5.30pm (will be going ahead)

Musical Holiday Day Camp

We will be holding the Term 2 Musical Holiday Day Camp on Monday 07 July, Tuesday 08 July, Wednesday 09 July and Thursday 10 July from 8am to 3pm. A detailed schedule will be posted on the NEST page in due course.

Meet the Cast

Name: Jesse Frommelt 
Year: 9
Character: Pugsley Addams
Musical experience:

• Chip in Beauty and the Beast Jnr (2021), Ipswich Musical Theatre Company Juniors
• Jeremy in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jnr (2022), IMTC Junior
• Jarred in Mother and Son (2023), IMTC
• Shark Ensemble in West Side Story (2023)
• Kassim in Aladdin Jnr (2023), IMTC Junior
• Jekyll and Hyde (2025) Switch Up Productions
• Queensland Theatre Youth Ensemble performances (2024-now)

Q: What have you enjoyed about The Addams Family so far?

A: I’ve enjoyed working with people I’ve known for a long time and seeing them use skills I hadn’t seen before. It’s been nice having a different role than what I’m used to – there’s definitely a lot more teenage angst!

Q: What has been a highlight?

A: This interview with Ms Paliadelis. Just kidding! The dance numbers are really energetic.

Q: Tell us a little bit about your character, Pugsley.

A: Pugsley is a typical teenage boy dealing with the loss of his big sister as his best friend. He’s learning to accept this new reality, but along the way, he hits a few bumps in the road – including trying to persuade his sister to give up on her new love using some of Grandma’s herbal remedies.

Q: What are you looking forward to in playing Pugsley?

A: I am looking forward to harassing Sophie Mullens. Sophie and I are great friends, I’ve known her for ages, so I feel like this is a great relationship for me to express my characters emotions.

Q: What are some things you have done to prepare for the role of Pugsley?

A: I’ve had to learn how to do an American accent, which has been an enjoyable challenge. I’ve been using it constantly and have probably (okay, definitely) annoyed my family along the way.

Q: What is your favourite line that Pugsley says?

A: “Wow, you’ve got some real anger issues.” Or “Put some money in the can and nobody gets hurt!”

Q: Why should everyone come and see The Addams Family?

A: Everyone should come and see all the hard work that the staff and students have put in. It’s a really funny show!

Meet the Staff 

Name: Michelle French
Role: Orchestra (Keyboard 2)
Years at the College:  2009-now!
Q. Tell us about your musical experience.

Piano and singing are my main instruments, but I also played the clarinet and bass clarinet from Years 4-12. I also used to be in a recorder band!

I have had lead roles in various musicals in community choirs including The Boyfriend, Meet me in St Louis and Honk! as well as solo parts in Theatre Restaurant seasons from 1999-2013. Eisteddfods have been part of my musical journey since I was 10

I have played keyboard in musicals for the Cambrian Choir, Orpheus Chorale, Ipswich Central State School and of course the WestMAC musicals since 2011.

My passion is choral singing and I love sharing this with 3 of our College choirs plus being the conductor of the Cambrian Youth and Junior Choirs. Due to this being such a huge part of my life I was nominated to carry the baton in the Queens Baton Relay as part of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, representing The Arts in Ipswich.

Q: What are you looking forward to as a musician in the orchestra?

A: I love the challenge of playing Keyboard 2 – it is usually the part that has all of the ‘patches’ (sound effects and extra instrumentation that enhance the score). It is busy work managing the playing with changing the sounds on a laptop and making sure they are all in the right place! One of the songs in The Addams Family has 48 changes in it, so that will keep me on my toes!

Q: Why do you think it is important for schools to have musicals?

A: As a Music teacher, I believe school musicals are essential because they provide students with a unique opportunity to develop confidence, creativity, and collaboration through performance. Musicals bring together diverse talents—singing, acting, dancing, and technical work—fostering a strong sense of community and teamwork. They also enrich students’ appreciation for the arts, helping them grow both personally and academically.

Q: Q: How does playing in a musical differ from other performances you’ve been a part of?

A: I am usually involved in choral performances which are much more static, even when singing with orchestra. I love the energy of musicals and the interaction the orchestra has with what is going on on the stage. We often end up having ‘in jokes’ in the orchestra about what we can hear or our favourite lines in the show.  We can’t always see what is happening so some things sound very funny with no visual context!

Q: How do you prepare for a musical, and what is the rehearsal process like for the orchestra?

A: I do a lot of listening to the score. This helps me internalise where some of the sound effects need to go so that I don’t have to always be counting my part.  With a lot to focus on I also highlight and circle important moments in the music so that I don’t accidently play a gong sound when it is meant to be a flute!

Q: Why should everyone come and see The Addams Family?

A: Everyone should come along and support a group of students from all ranges of our College who are going to absolutely shine! In the orchestra or on stage, it is a brilliant experience and you will be inspired to be part of a show yourself!

Tina Paliadelis

Leader of Learning - Music

TAS Trimester 2 Sport

Congratulations to all our WestMAC teams on a tremendous round of sport over the weekend against St Paul’s. After a few disrupted weeks, it was fantastic to see such strong performances across the board. Here’s a snapshot of how each sport fared:

• Tennis: 1 win, 5 losses – After two rounds of washouts, our players finally got on court and showed great effort across all matches.
• Rugby: 4 wins from 4. An incredible day, with our Year 7 and Year 9/10 teams remaining undefeated. We are well and truly in the race for Champion Rugby School.
• Hockey: 1 win, 1 draw, 2 losses – While not our strongest scoreboard showing, the determination displayed by our teams, especially playing with minimal numbers, was outstanding.
• Netball: A clean sweep – 15 wins from 15 matches! This is our first ever complete round win against St Paul’s, and possibly a historic moment for WestMAC netball. A phenomenal achievement.
• Overall Results:
  29 Games Played; 21 Wins, 1 Draw, 7 Losses

This outstanding round has set us up brilliantly heading into the final three rounds of the season. Well done to all players, coaches, and supporters – keep the momentum going!

Results and ladders can be found here.

TAS and Junior TAS Team Photos – Saturday 31 May

TAS team photos and Junior TAS rugby photos will be taken on Saturday 31 May. For teams who have byes, these photos will be taken at training next week. The photo schedule is available on the College App and NEST.

TAS Pink Round

Congratulations to the entire WestMAC Community for coming together in support of our annual Pink Round on Saturday 17 May 2025. The day was filled with great energy, fantastic entertainment, and outstanding hospitality from the P&F. In addition to the high-quality sport on display, we successfully raised much-needed funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Final totals are still being confirmed, but we anticipate raising over $6,000 once again. A big thank you to all people who contributed including:

• All Sports Captains for promoting Pink Round and setting up their respective playing areas.
• Mrs Pam Brigginshaw for making the 175 pink scrunchies!
• P&F volunteers led by Rebecca Butler and Danita Perrett. Their organisation and support leading up to the event and on the day was outstanding and the day would not have been as successful without them and their wonderful army of volunteers.
• Our musicians for providing entertainment; Santo Rae, Ally and Sarah Music, student band Eyrie, Matt Leeson, CJ Leeson, and our very own Mr Chris Leeson.
• All families and community members for the donation of baked goods and/or raffle prizes.
• The Graham family for attending the day and presenting jerseys to our Rugby players.
• All staff, players, coordinators, coaches, players and supporters for making the day a wonderful event.

Junior TAS Rugby and Netball

Over the past few weeks, our Junior TAS Netball and Rugby players have shown tremendous growth, with noticeable improvements in their skills during training sessions. It’s been fantastic to see these new skills being applied in games, leading to some impressive results. This progress is a direct reflection of the students’ positive attitudes, discipline, and commitment at both training and on game day. Keep up the great work, WestMAC!

Term 3 TAS and Junior TAS Sport Sign On Due Now

Nominations are now due for Term 3 TAS and Junior TAS Sport. To nominate, please select the appropriate link:

Year 7-12: TAS Girls Touch, Girls Volleyball, Boys Football, Boys Basketball

Year 3-6: Junior TAS Football or Basketball

Further information regarding these programs is available on NEST.

TAS Cross Country – Champion Effort!

On Wednesday, 120 students from Years 7–12 proudly represented West Moreton Anglican College at the annual TAS Cross Country Carnival hosted at St Paul’s. It was a day filled with spirit, enthusiasm, grit, and pride—qualities that our athletes displayed in abundance from start to finish.

We are thrilled to share that WestMAC had an incredibly successful day on the course, finishing 2nd overall in a fiercely contested carnival. The standout achievement was our Girls team, who were crowned Overall Champions for the fourth consecutive year—a true testament to their consistent excellence and determination.

Major Team Highlights include:

• Girls Overall Champions (4th year in a row)
• Boys Overall – 4th Place
• Girls Overall Percentage – 1st Place
• Boys Overall Percentage – 2nd Place
• Champion Age Groups:
• 13 Years Girls
• 14 Years Girls
• Open Girls*

*Special mention to our Open Girls, who have claimed the Champion Age Group title every year since Year 7—a six-year streak!

While our girls undoubtedly led the charge, it was equally pleasing to witness the remarkable improvement in our boys' performance. Three of our boys’ age groups finished in the top three, and two more placed fourth—clear signs that our culture of sporting excellence is growing stronger across the board.

Individual Standout Performances included:

• Mikaela Learoyd – 1st Age Champion
• Oliver Drysdale – 3rd Age Champion
• Tiana Parsons – 1st Age Champion
• Sienna Sanders – 3rd Age Champion
• Macie Mottram – 2nd Age Champion

These impressive results would not have been possible without the dedication and guidance of our coaching team. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs Purvey for coordinating cross country this term. Mrs Purvey was brilliantly supported by Mrs van Deventer, Mr Leeson, Mr Forbes, and WestMAC alumnus Sam Fothergill.

We also extend our gratitude to team captains Charlotte Parsons and Oliver Ryan, who led by example and played a key role in uniting and inspiring their peers.

Congratulations to all involved—this was a true team effort and a proud day for WestMAC sport!

Junior TAS Cross Country

On Wednesday 21 May our Junior TAS Cross Country students travelled to St Paul’s to compete in the Junior TAS Cross Country. The WestMAC students performed well in warm conditions and there were quite a few fantastic individual efforts on the day. All the students who attended should be exceptionally proud of not only their efforts on the track but in the way that they supported their team mates and spirit they displayed.

Junior TAS Cross Country Results

Individual Awards

• 9 Years Boys: 2nd Kane Doyle
• 9 Years Girls: 2nd Courtney Learoyd
• Open Junior Boys: 3rd Harrison Leese

Overall Team Awards

• Relay: WestMAC 3rd
• Overall Girls: 4th
• Overall Boys: 4th
• Overall: 5th

Secondary Interhouse Athletics Nominations Due

Year 7-12 students wishing to participate in the following events, must nominate by 5:00pm Monday 2 June:

• 400m
• 800m
• High Jump
• Triple Jump
• Discus

Middle School – Extra-events nominations here

Senior School – Extra-events nominations here

Please note, no nomination = no participation.

Term 2 Save the Dates                      

• Year 7 - 12 Athletics Extra Events Day              Monday 9 June
• Year 7 – 9 Interhouse Athletics Carnival                         Wednesday 11 June
• Prep to Year 2 Interhouse Athletics Carnival             Thursday 12 June
• Year 3 – 6 Interhouse Athletics Carnival    Friday 13 June
• Year 10 – 12 Interhouse Athletics Carnival    Tuesday 17 June       

Further information regarding the Interhouse Athletics Carnivals will be sent to families shorty.

Interhouse Cross Country Results

Congratulations to all the Junior, Middle and Senior students who participated in the cross-country carnival at the end of last term and earlier this term. In front of a large crowd of parents and supporters the students gave their all displaying plenty of grit and determination as they battled it out for the coveted Interhouse Cross Country Shield. Congratulations to all of the students who participated on the day. Below is a list of individual and house winners from the day.

2025 Junior School Interhouse Cross Country Results

2025 Middle School Cross Country Carnival

2025 Senior School Cross Country Carnival

Special Achievements

The Sports Department endeavours to acknowledge school and representative sport achievements throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to send any special achievements to sport@wmac.com.au so students can receive special recognition. 

Uniform Shop Opening Times – School Days only

Please note that the Uniform Shop closes at 11am on Wednesday’s during Terms 2 & 3.

Blazer Pocket Embroidery

Any embroidery left at the Uniform Shop before the end of this term will be available at the start of Term 3. 

Second-hand Cut-off date

Please note that proceeds for secondhand items left at the Uniform Shop after Friday 6 June 2025 will be on Term 4 fees account (not Term 3 fees). Please ensure that any second-hand uniforms left for re-sale are:

• The current style.
• Clean and in good condition.
• Have no ink and/or paint marks, perspiration stains, holes, fading or broken zips.
• Have not been significantly shortened.

Unless a request for notification of rejected items is indicated on the “Second-hand Items” form, any unsatisfactory items received will be disposed of.

Gloves & Scarves 

Only plain navy scarves and gloves can be worn with a College uniform. The Uniform Shop sells plain navy scarves for $10 and gloves for $7.50. Supporter scarves are also available for $30.  

Lay- by

Uniforms can be placed on lay-by with a minimum 10% deposit. Items are at the prices current when placed on lay-by. Items can be exchanged or refunded after the lay-by has been collected if required.

Orders

If you are unable to visit the Uniform Shop during trading hours, we accept orders by Flexischool, phone, and email. Paid orders can be:

• collected from the Uniform Shop
• collected from sub-school receptions
• delivered to students in Prep to Year 6 

Glenda Boike

Uniform Shop Convenor