This term, our community has been blessed to share in the wide range of successes. I would like to recognise many of our Student Experiences groups that have been busy over the past two weeks.

Congratulations to our TAS and JTAS sporting teams and their coordinators, coaches and managers. We finished TAS Trimester 2 with five Premierships. These were for First XI Hockey (Undefeated), Year 9/10 Rugby (Undefeated), Year 7B Netball, 4ths Netball and Junior Rust Netball (Undefeated). We also congratulate the teams that finished as runners up in their competitions Year 7 Rugby, First Tennis, Intermediate Firsts Hockey, Thirds Netball and 7A Netball.

In the TAS Trimester 2 Season, WestMAC finished in third place overall. This is the best overall result for Trimester 2 in many years. Congratulations to all involved, this is an outstanding result.

Our five days of Interhouse athletics have concluded and we look forward to the commencement of athletics training and the representative season. A big thank you to the Sports Department, College Facilities team, the HPE staff and the P&F for your work at these carnivals.

Our Year 5/6 and 7/8 students have participated in the 2025 Readers Cup. A big thank you to the Library staff for supporting these teams.

Recently, our musicians have performed at Jams in June, South East Queensland SHEP and worked hard at the 2025 WestMAC Music Camp. A big thank you to the Music department staff for supporting our musicians and to FOTA.

Our Debaters have been arguing with purpose and were fantastic ambassadors for the College at the finals of the Ipswich Schools Debating Competition. Our teams placed first and second in the Senior Division and second in the Intermediate Division. We also, commend our Junior School debaters, for your work in the Junior School Debating Competition. A big thank you to all our adjudicators, coaches and team mentors.

Our Dancers have produced stellar performances at the Ipswich Junior Eisteddfod (Dance).

Dance Troupe collected the following accolades: 

• Musical theatre – First
• Lyrical – First
• Contemporary – Third
• Jazz – Third
• Hip Hop – Second

Dance Company achieved: 

• Musical Theatre – First
• Lyrical- First
• Contemporary- First (red) and Highly Commended (white)
• Jazz – First
• Student Choreography – Second
• Hip Hop – Second

JS Crew were awarded: 

• Musical Theatre – Second
• Jazz – Very Highly Commended
• Lyrical – First

On Monday evening, WestMAC dance recognised by the adjudicator as the Most Outstanding School. Congratulations and thanks to all the staff that have supported our dancers this semester.

UHL football and School Futsal Championship teams competing this week and during the holidays. A big thank you to Seb and Tia for your work with these teams.

The Year 3 Camp had a wonderful end to Term 2 at their year level camp at Camp Somerset. A big thank you Mr Doyle, Mrs Ellis, the Junior School Admin team and Year 3 camp staff for creating a wonderful Outdoor Education experience.

This week selected Touch Football and Rugby players have journeyed to Singapore for a Sporting and Cultural tour. A big thank you to Mr Hillier, Mrs Purvey, Miss Acton and Mr Acton for supporting and providing this enriching experience.

Finally, the Addams Family cast and crew are working hard to put the finishing touches on what will be a marvellous production. Remember to get your tickets for the show, The Adams Family will be on stage at the end of July. Please go to the Ipswich Civic Centre website for tickets.

Reminders:

There will be a sport training day on Saturday 12 July, please check NEST for details.

WestMAC Sport Training t-shirts are now available to order. Please see this link West Moreton Anglican College Sport Training Tee - Dynasty Team Store AU orders will close on 29 June 2025.

Have a safe and relaxing semester break.

Heath Del Favero

Director of Student Experiences