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Students making authentic text-to-self connections during the…
Remote learning brought about considerable shifts in teaching practice for Wesley teachers. Lanella Sweet explains how she kept her students engaged and how they created connections between what was happening around them and what they were...
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Literacy learning in the PYP
A new literacy learning program, utilising the most effective methods for learning to read, has been introduced for PYP English at our St Kilda Road Campus. A major focus in Primary Years Programme (PYP) English this year has been the implementation...
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The Character of the Wesley Graduate
Our Class of 2021 are fine examples of the Wesley graduate, going forth into the world with courage, resilience, passion and an energy the world needs. Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties with elasticity. It’s an inner...
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Girls given further opportunities to engage with STEM
Wesley College in Melbourne provides a nurturing environment - and a new scholarship - for girls with a passion for STEM. What is STEM and why is it increasingly important? The acronym ‘STEM’ refers to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths....
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Staff Spotlight: Dovi Hanner
Violinist and violist Dovi Hanner graduated from Wesley College in 2009, returning later to teach students at our Elsternwick Campus. A versatile performer, Dovi is also a member of the Melbourne Baroque Orchestra. Dovi's musical journey at Wesley...
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What is learner agency?
Learn more about the Junior School curriculum at Wesley and the concept of choice, ownership and ‘learner agency’ within Wesley’s IB Primary Years Program. As an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Program (PYP),...
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Reflection on being in Year 7
Maggie and Mackenzie reflect on their year of change and choice, and being Year 7 students at Wesley. Mackenzie, Year 7. 2021 was my first year at Wesley College. Like many others, I transitioned from primary school to high school this year....
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My experience in the world of science
From a research lab to Science classrooms in schools, Erin Bruns has seen firsthand how perceptions of female scientists are changing for the better, paving the way for girls. Erin Bruns is the Head of Faculty – Sciences at the Glen Waverley...
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Our new early learning playground
Learning through play is a vital part of your child’s journey through school. Our play spaces go beyond ‘swing, slide and climb.’ Our recently refurbished outdoor play area at St Kilda Road ECLC provides increased access, safety, comfort and...
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The importance of the performing arts
All the world’s a stage and in this tumultuous world, art matters. Apart from opening up the other hemisphere of the brain, performing arts is a way to celebrate individuality, resilience, creativity and build social-emotional learning. With the...
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