TAS and Junior TAS Season Launch

The Term 1 TAS Season Launch brought together students from the Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools to celebrate the beginning of another exciting season of TAS and Junior TAS sport.

Culture and spirit are central to WestMAC sport, and this event highlighted the power of sport to unite the community. The TAS Season Launch, led by College Captains Halle Anderson and Oliver Ryan, as well as Sports Captains Lachlan Appleby and Rachael Wilson, is now a regular tradition each term, recognises the dedication and achievement of the College’s Firsts teams. Being selected for a Firsts team is a significant accomplishment, and these athletes represent the highest level of sport at WestMAC, both on and off the field.

This term, the College proudly supports its TAS and Junior TAS athletes across basketball, cricket, hockey, football, tennis, volleyball, and swimming. The event reinforced the message that success at WestMAC is a shared effort—students were encouraged to play with passion, support their teammates, and show up to cheer on their peers.

A key moment in the launch was the jersey presentation, where Grade 3 students handed the 2025 Firsts teams their jerseys—a symbolic gesture highlighting the legacy of WestMAC sport and inspiring younger students to strive for excellence. The event also introduced a new tradition: an Alumni vs. Firsts basketball and volleyball game, allowing current students to see their sporting role models in action.

As the season unfolds, all WestMAC athletes are encouraged to give their best, represent the College with pride, and contribute to making this a memorable and successful term. Go Eagles!

TAS Sport
Over the past fortnight, WestMAC faced off against St Columban’s and CHAC in the TAS competition. We secured an overall victory against St Columban’s, while going down to CHAC—the reigning Trimester 1 Champion School—after a competitive showing. Highlights included winning 3 out of 5 cricket matches, victories for our Year 7 and Year 8 Volleyball teams, and a dominant performance by the Year 7 Girls Basketball team. Our Year 8 Footballers also continued their strong season with a hard-fought win. This weekend, we gear up for an exciting local derby against St John’s, followed by JPC in Round 5. Both these fixtures are crucial to building momentum as we head toward the final rounds of the season.

Fixtures and ladders can be found here https://fixtures.clipboard.app/tas/fixtures

Good luck to all teams. Go WestMAC!

Junior TAS Sport

The first two rounds of Junior TAS Cricket and Hockey saw enthusiastic WestMAC students take to the field with bats and sticks, embracing the spirit of fun and teamwork. It has been fantastic to witness their weekly improvement and commitment to the WestMAC Way, both at training and on game day. This dedication was reflected in the results, with WestMAC securing 4 out of 5 wins in Cricket and an impressive 6 out of 7 wins in Hockey. Best of luck to all students for the next round—Go WestMAC!

TAS and Junior TAS Fixtures - Clipboard

From 2025, TAS is transferring to Clipboard, and all ladders and fixtures will be available on the following website:

https://fixtures.clipboard.app/tas/fixtures

All TAS and Junior TAS coaches, players, parents and supporters of a WestMAC sporting team will need to refer to this website for all fixture information. The fixtures are live and there may be changes. All coaches, players, parents and supporters are asked to check the fixtures on the day before the fixture to ensure there has not been any changes. If there are any changes on the day before the fixture, an alert will be sent via the College App.

Handy Hints:

If you are having difficulty finding your match details, here are some handy hints:

• If accessing the website by your mobile phone, hold it in landscape position.
• Use your finger to swipe across so you can see time and venue.
• Be sure to use the filter and:
  • Select Season: 2025 – Trimester 1
  • Select Activity: e.g. Basketball
  • Select Round: Round 3

You will then be able to see the fixtures for TAS Round 3 Basketball. If you need to see a different sport, simply select this sport in the Activity box.

Training and Facilities

The training schedule for the remainder of the Term has now been set and is available on the College App and NEST. We thank all parents and students for their patience as we navigate our way through the resurfacing of the Senior Courts, as well as the state-of-the-art roof construction on our Keswick Rd Courts. Please note, the training schedule is subject to change as any of these projects become available for use again.

Term 2 TAS and Junior TAS Sport Expression of Interest

There are a number of TAS and Junior TAS sporting opportunities available at WestMAC in Term 2. The sports on offer include:

Parents and students are to ensure they express their interest to participate in their chosen sport. Please refer to the Term 2 sign-on email by Mrs Kerri Ellis.

Eagles Rising Running Club  

The Eagles Rising Running Club will commence shortly. The Eagles Rising Running Club has always proven to be popular with students and is an ideal way for students to prepare for the upcoming Interhouse Cross Country carnivals as well as improve their fitness for their various team sports including Rugby, Netball and Hockey. Sessions will conclude by 8.00am and students should ensure that they bring sufficient water as well as something to eat following training each morning. Further information regarding the Eagles Rising Running Club will be sent out shortly.

Western Ranges Swimming Success

Last Thursday, 57 WestMAC swimmers attended the 10-19 Years Western Ranges Swimming Carnival it Gatton. Of the 57 students, WestMAC had a staggering 41 students qualify for the Met West trials next week. WestMAC dominated the pool all day, with our swimmers producing many records and showcasing our talent in the pool.

TAS and Junior TAS Swimming

The TAS and Junior TAS Swimming teams has been named and selected students and their parents received an information letter this week. The TAS Carnival will be held on Thursday 20 March, with the Junior TAS Carnival being held on Thursday 21 March at Chandler.

Interhouse Swimming Carnivals

Congratulations to the Middle and Senior School students on a wonderful Interhouse Swimming Carnival last week. The spirit was well and truly alive, and it was great to see so many of our students participate in the multitude of events. A full list of results and photos will be available in the next edition of the newsletter.

Congratulations to...

Briar Rowe - Karate

Congratulations to Year 9 student Briar Rowe who recently received her Black Belt in Karate. Briar’s journey to get to this achievement is a wonderful example of persistence and resilience – key attributes of the WestMAC Way! Briar began her Karate journey in Sydney at just five years old, dedicating herself to intense training across technique, Kumite (combat), and weapons classes. Her hard work paid off in 2018 when she made history, winning gold in every event at the National Championships—an achievement never before held by a single individual. Set to represent Australia at the World Championships in Japan in 2020, her plans were halted by Covid. After moving to Queensland, Briar adapted to a new Karate style, displaying remarkable resilience by earning her black belt despite a fractured finger. Guided by the belief that "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard," Briar now shifts her focus to music, accepting an invitation to join the WestMAC Stage and Performance Bands with her electric and acoustic guitars.

Andrew Wilson and Caleb McLellan - Queensland Next Gen 7's U16 Boys Team

Over the Christmas holidays, Andrew Wilson and Caleb McLellan took a bold step in their sporting journeys by applying to trial for the Queensland Next Gen 7s U16 Boys team. Their hard work and dedication paid off as both students not only earned a place at the trials but also secured spots in the squad. Being selected for the Queensland Next Gen 7s squad is a remarkable achievement that reflects their commitment, athleticism, and perseverance.

Andrew and Caleb proudly represented Queensland on the iconic turf of Ballymore Stadium on 9 February and faced a tough New South Wales team. This marked an exciting milestone as they joined the first-ever U16 boys squad to participate in this prestigious competition.

Congratulations to Andrew and Caleb and we look forward to watching their talents on the rugby field in Term 2.

We are aware that there have been multiple Western Ranges District and Met West Regional trials happening during this month and next. We congratulate the many WestMAC students who have been successful with Western Ranges District selection. Unfortunately, we don’t always hear from families or Regional conveners when students have been successful with Met West Regional selection. We’d love to hear from you if you have been successful with your trials and been selected in a Met West team. Please email all achievements to sport@wmac.com.au

Rob Hillier 

Head of Sport