2025 is shaping as a fantastic year for Extra-Curricular Activities at WestMAC.

We eagerly await the delivery of the covered Keswick Road courts and renovated Senior School multi-purpose courts. These facilities will contribute significantly to growth, flexibility and pride in our sporting program.

This year the College will stage The Addams Family and production auditions will be held on Thursday and Friday during Week 2. If you would like information about the production, please see the Musical Production NEST page.

I thank all of the students, staff, coaches and officials that have worked hard to have our TAS teams ready for the Round 1 fixtures against St Paul’s School this past weekend. I am looking forward to seeing our JTAS teams in action on Saturday 8 February for their first round of competition.

In 2025 the College has established a partnership with Brookfield Tennis Centre. Brookfield Tennis Centre has appointed experienced coach Darren Verrall to operate their program on campus. In addition to the TAS and Junior TAS Programs, Brookfield Tennis Centre is excited to offer a before and after-school Tennis Hot Shots Program (Red, Orange and Green Ball) at the College. We are confident this level of service will significantly strengthen our program. Please see the Sport NEST page for more information on these programs.

A reminder to regularly check your email and the Student Experiences NEST page for updates on activities. Many activities, auditions and ensembles commence in Week 2 and others in Week 3.

During 2024, I challenged students with a series of focus points for the year. I would like to focus our 2025 efforts. Over the break, I took the opportunity to catch up on a highly-recommended show Ted Lasso. No doubt it is known to many of you. There are numerous lessons blended through the narrative. As we commence our year, I would like you to consider the idea that… “Courage is the willingness to try”.

Courage is an important concept at WestMAC and we see it in the pillars of the WestMAC way. As 2025 begins, with courage I challenge you to:

• Commit to trying something new and something just for you,
• Support your peers as they engage and commit to events and activities, and
• Set and start working on goals that will make a difference.

A reminder about the Middle and Senior School Swimming Carnivals in Week 3 and Year 10 Camp in Week 5 (Wednesday – Friday).  

Heath Del Favero

Director of Student Experiences