Captains' Excursion to Parliament House

Each term, I have the pleasure of hosting our College Captains for a leadership lunch — a chance to connect, reflect, and discuss leadership beyond the school gates. This term, we took that idea a step further with a special excursion to Queensland’s Parliament House in Brisbane.

Organised in collaboration with Wendy Bourne MP, State Member for Ipswich West, the excursion offered our six student leaders a rare behind-the-scenes look at the workings of State Parliament. The day included observing Question Time from the Gallery, a guided tour of Parliament House, and lunch in the Parliament House Restaurant — all of which sparked rich conversations about leadership, service, and the impact of civic engagement.

During our lunch we were also visited by the Opposition Leader Hon Steven Miles MP and Attorney-General Hon Deb Frecklington MP who spoke about their journeys to Parliament. Our Captains represented WestMAC with maturity, insight, and genuine curiosity.

A special thank you to Wendy Bourne MP and her Assistant Electoral Officer Ashton Whatling for hosting us and making the experience so meaningful and enjoyable.

10-Year and 20-Year Reunions

We had the great pleasure of welcoming back alumni for their 10-Year and 20-Year Reunions. Whether it felt like a lifetime ago or just yesterday, it was great to see our past students reconnecting with friends, and sharing stories from their time at WestMAC.

These reunions are a wonderful reminder that while our students may leave the College, they remain a part of our WestMAC story. I encourage all past students to stay connected with us through our Alumni and Foundation networks — a great way to remain engaged with the College and the broader WestMAC community.

Thank you to everyone who helped make these reunions possible — to staff and organisers, and of course to our Alumni.

MMG Survey – Reminder for Parents of Years 4, 6, 9 & 12

A reminder to parents of students in Years 4, 6, 9 and 12 — the MMG School Survey is now open. By completing this important questionnaire, you’ll be helping the College as we review our performance and continue to plan for the future.

Your feedback is invaluable and plays a key role in ensuring we provide the best possible experience for our WestMAC students and families.

Andrew Peach
Principal