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If you know any families that would be interested in our program for Year 7, 2026 – please pass on the following details regarding our upcoming information evening;

Information Evening: Specialist Sports Program, Year 7 2026 

Date: Wednesday 19th March

• Session 1: 5.30pm

• Session 2: 6.30pm

Venue: Western Heights College, Vines Road: Performing Arts Facility

Please Register: https://compasstix.com/e/k2wrrcq0mk

Western Heights College Sports Clinics (10-12 Year Olds)

Do you love AFL, Netball, Soccer or Basketball? Then come along to our Sports Clinics for 10-12 year old’s – all students are welcome. The specialised sports clinics will provide an opportunity for future student-athletes to experience the quality of what the Western Heights College community provides within the Specialist Sports Program. These clinics will be facilitated by our world class coaches.

AFL: Wednesday 2nd April, 3.30pm-4.30pm (Western Heights College Oval, Waymouth Street)

• Matthew Scarlett, Thomas Hunter and Georgie Prespakis

Basketball: Wednesday 2nd April, 3.30pm-4.30pm (Geelong Arena)

• Kaleb Sclater, Ashley Arnott and Sienna Harvey

Netball:  Tuesday 1st April, 3.30pm-4.30pm (Leisuretime Sports Precinct)

• Susan Meaney and Ainsley Corrigan

Soccer: Wednesday 2nd April, 3.30pm-4.30pm (Leisuretime Sports Precinct)

• Joey Didulica and Sean Mahon 

Please see the attached flyer for registration details.

Key Contacts for the Specialist Sports Program

Renee Lane – SSP Leader Renee.Lane@education.vic.gov.au

Nick Richardson – High Performance Manager Nicholas.Richardson2@education.vic.gov.au

Cate Johnson – Operations Manager Cate.Johnson@education.vic.gov.au

Please contact the appropriate staff / coaches at each of the Year Levels below if you have any concerns regarding your child’s athletic performance;

AFL Program:

Thomas Hunter (Yr 7-9): Thomas.Hunter@education.vic.gov.au

Will Sexton (Yr 10-12): William.Sexton@education.vic.gov.au

Basketball Program:

Ashley Arnott (Yr 7 - 8): Ashley.Arnott@education.vic.gov.au

Kaleb Sclater (Yr 9-10): Kaleb.Sclater@education.vic.gov.au

Kris Blicavs (Yr 11-12): Kris.Blicavs@education.vic.gov.au

Netball Program:

Ainsley Corrigan (Yr 7-8): Ainsley.Corrigan@education.vic.gov.au

Stacey Dodds (Yr 9-10): Stacey.Dodds@education.vic.gov.au

Susan Meaney (Yr 11-12): Susan.Meaney@education.vic.gov.au

Seth Tomlinson: Seth.Tomlinson@education.vic.gov.au

Soccer Program:

Joseph Didulica: Joseph.Didulica@education.vic.gov.au

Sean Mahon: Sean.Mahon@education.vic.gov.au

Please note: Any mainstream concerns are via the relevant Sub-School Leader or Learning Community Leader through Compass

Link to Purchase Sport Uniform

* For SSP and AAP students only

https://indigowolf.com.au/whcssp

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As we move into the second half of term one, student athletes have been completing fitness testing on court covering speed agility and anaerobic capacity, as well as strength testing in the gym. We have seen right across the board some excellent growth in speed, agility, strength, and power, which is a direct result of the student athletes commitment in the gym and on court. Well done Seth our legend Athlete Development Coach.

This week our year 8 & 9 girls attended an overnight camp experience in Anglesea where they worked on crucial aspects off the court of team dynamics, identifying personalities, and how we communicate, appreciate, and champion each other. There was the Amazing Race, which included the infamous Parker Street Hill; a 1km long step incline that challenged all for 30min. The students showed great spirit in staying to task, and pushing through individually and as a group to successfully conquer the challenge. There was great encouragement out on the course. High Ropes and raft building rounded out the adventure activities. The traditional camp game of Shark Tank brought all to their knees in laughter, particularly the staff judges as students were given the task of reusing, renaming, and selling an item with slogans, jingles, and some very convincing and amusing content.

We look forward to our Year 7 Girls Camp today (Friday 7th) and lookout for our Boys Program Day Camp next Tuesday. 

I would like to wish Hayley Evans all the best as she heads off to Frankston this weekend as part of the Barwon Region side competing in the State Titles. Hayley has had a great year with selection into her Association Representative Side Geelong Centrals. Best wishes Hayley, have a great experience.

Jack Te Paa in our Junior Boys Netball Program has been selected into the next round of SSV Team Vic Selection - well done Jack!! He has also been selected as a member of the Elmer Region team in U/17 Boys for State Titles which is amazing for a 13 year old. Best wishes Jack!! 

Have a great long weekend everyone!!!

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