YEAR 7-9 NEWS
Term 3
YEAR 7
Western Heights College has established a new and vibrant culture. Our purpose is to empower students to strive for success and excellence in their educational journey with a focus on learning, high expectations and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on supporting students and teachers who have worked extensively to support the transition of our students into high school. We would love for you to be a part of our community. Our 2022 Yr7 students have come from many different schools in Geelong and surrounds, this is what they have to say about their transition to our school:
Tatum Williams – Ocean Grove Primary School
How has your experience been to transition into high school at WHC?
“It has been good to see how high school actually runs. The people and teachers here make it great”
What are some things you enjoy about WHC?
“My friends and how organised classes are and the canteen!”
What are your Favourite Subjects at WHC?
“Food Tech! I really enjoy making new foods with my friends”
What are you most proud of/ what has been your biggest achievement or highlight at WHC?
“I am proud of all of the friendships I have made”
What are some goals/ something you would like to achieve in the future?
“My goal is to get good grades and get into the netball program!”
Finn Hynes-Carnegie – Herne Hill Primary
How has your experience been to transition into high school at WHC?
“My start here has been good. I enjoy going to school”
What are some things you enjoy about WHC?
“I enjoy my classes because my teachers are helpful”
What are your Favourite Subjects at WHC?
“PE is a lot of fun because I get to be active. I also really love food tech because the food is good”
What are you most proud of/ what has been your biggest achievement or highlight at WHC?
“Doing well on all of my tests”
What are some goals/ something you would like to achieve in the future?
“I really want to make it to division in footy or Netball Prem”
Emmalee Gray – South Geelong Primary School
How has your experience been to transition into high school at WHC?
“I have really enjoyed it!”
What are some things you enjoy about WHC?
“I am enjoying the learning, the friends I have made and the teachers”
What are your Favourite Subjects at WHC?
“Math because I like solving problems and PE because it’s really fun”
What are you most proud of/ what has been your biggest achievement or highlight at WHC?
“Being able to complete all of my work”
What are some goals/ something you would like to achieve in the future?
“My goal is to keep working and try my best and try and have fun”
Cameron Whyte – Manifold Heights
How has your experience been to transition into high school at WHC?
“Very good!”
What are some things you enjoy about WHC?
“I really like woodwork and doing classwork with all of my friends”
What are your Favourite Subjects at WHC?
“Woodwork because it is hands on, and all of the activities are really fun”
What are you most proud of/ what has been your biggest achievement or highlight at WHC?
I have already received 2 awards for my work!”
What are some goals/ something you would like to achieve in the future?
“I would like to get an apprenticeship in a trade that I enjoy”
Norishar Norishar – Hamlyn Banks Primary School
How has your experience been to transition into high school at WHC?
“At first I was scared not knowing what to do, but I have made some good friends that are supportive and helped me out”
What are some things you enjoy about WHC?
“I enjoy going to the library because it’s always warm and peaceful! I also like the teachers because they have been helpful and supportive with all my new subjects”
What are your Favourite Subjects at WHC?
“My favourite subject is art because I always try my best to make a masterpiece! Wood tech is also good because I get to try all the machines and learn how to use new materials!”
What are you most proud of/ what has been your biggest achievement or highlight at WHC?“I am proud of myself because I am trying my hardest in all of my subjects and having been putting in a lot of effort”
What are some goals/ something you would like to achieve in the future?
“My goals for the future are to try to be more confident and make more friends with students in my classes “
Emelia Ritchie – Little River Primary School
How has your experience been to transition into high school at WHC?
“It has been good”
What are some things you enjoy about WHC?
“I enjoy the basketball we play”
What are your Favourite Subjects at WHC?
“My favourite subjects are PE and Basketball because they are really fun”
What are you most proud of/ what has been your biggest achievement or highlight at WHC?
“I am proud because I haven’t burnt anything in cooking”
What are some goals/ something you would like to achieve in the future?
“To be a high-level basketballer!!”
Luke Grgurevic – St. Patricks Primary School
How has your experience been to transition into high school at WHC?
“It has been good. At the start it was a little scary, but I have now settled in. I have felt very welcome”
What are some things you enjoy about WHC?
“The people and teachers are really nice and that makes me enjoy school”
What are your Favourite Subjects at WHC?
“PE and wood-tech because I love sport and building things”
What are you most proud of/ what has been your biggest achievement or highlight at WHC?
“I am proud that I have made some good friends”
What are some goals/ something you would like to achieve in the future?
“I really want to become a professional soccer player when I am older. I am going to work hard to get there”
YEAR 8
Last term Sarah Ivey, Lexi Whatley and Ayisha Balogun competed in the regional heats of a public speaking competition hosted by the Debating Association Victoria at Maribyrnong College.
The competition required them to deliver a 5 minute prepared speech and two 3 minute speeches, where they were given a topic 30 minutes before having to deliver the speech.
All three students did a fantastic job representing themselves and the college and they all scored very well. In fantastic news Ayisha came second, out of roughly 40 competitors, and will progress through to the semi-finals later this term.
