AROUND THE COLLEGE

Harmony Day

March 21 is Australia’s Harmony Day, which celebrates the country’s cultural diversity. It coincides with the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Harmony Day is an Australian Government program that centres on the message that “Everyone belongs”, reinforcing the importance of inclusiveness to all Australians, some people choose to wear the colour orange to connect with this further.

As we celebrate Harmony Day which every year is on the 21st of March, please take some time to appreciate the things that we get to enjoy daily that our cultural diversity here in Australia offers.

We really are the lucky country.

WHC Swimming/Athletics Carnival Results

13Yr Female Champion

Evie MAHON

13Yr Male Champion

Jack PARKER

14Yr Female Champion

Ava CARUANA

15Yr Male Champion

Finn HYNES-CARNEGIE

16Yr Male Champion

James MCKINLEY

Rowing

VET Sport & Recreation students engaged in a boxing style strength and conditioning session today, deepening their knowledge of components of fitness and training principles.

Softball 21/3

Congratulations to our Senior Softball team who went UNDEFEATED in last Friday's Geelong Championship, winning the last game by declaring and securing the win by one run!

Scores were: 13-0, 16-2 and 8-7.

Congrats to all players and quality Coaches Leanne and Lauren. We look forward to cheering you on in the next stage!

Congratulations Riley Kohl of 7I - Bannockburn Junior boys Tennis won their grand final on the weekend against St Marys.

Students at WHC are encouraged to ‘Call Out’ poor behaviours they may be exposed to, witness, or hear of in our community.

If you hear something that is not right, or feel uncomfortable in our community, we want to hear from you!

Students are encouraged to email their Year Level address, where concerns will be resolved.

Canteen

A reminder that the Canteen is ORDER ONLY for all main food items, such as salad rolls, sausage rolls, schnitzel burgers etc. The first 10 minutes of recess and lunch will be allocated to collection of food orders only. The canteen will then be open for any additional purchases of drinks and ice creams (Term 1 & 4).

The canteen accepts payment via phone before school but please remember that payment via phone is not accepted during school times.

*REMEMBER to order before 8.15am on the QKR! app or at the canteen before 8.45am

Term 1 2025 Menu

Western Heights Farm Shop

Our farm shop is open out the front of the school library, hosting beautiful produce to be purchased from our garden. We are open every day except Wednesday. Please bring cash.

All proceeds go back into the garden to keep it running. 

Please contact Vanessa Hucker on 0418 807 848 if you have any questions, or to check if we are open.

Library News

GEELONG REGIONAL LIBRARY HOURS

Monday: 8:30am - 4pm

Tuesday: 8:30am - 4pm

Wednesday: 8:30am - 7pm

Thursday: 8:30am - 4pm

Friday: 8:30am - 4pm

Saturday: 9am - 12pm

Sunday: Closed

OPEN FOR STUDENTS during school hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday.

GEELONG REGIONAL LIBRARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY HOURS

Monday: 9am - 3pm

Wednesday: 9am - 7pm

Saturday: 9am - 12pm

BOOKMARKS: WHC LIBRARY NEWS

Hello All, 

With school holidays approaching in the library, we have put together a reading list for students who are looking for their next holiday read. This reading list is full of cliff-hangers, exciting series and moving stories that really pack a punch. 

• Lenny’s Book of Everything by Karen Foxlee (Family Saga genre)

• Dry by Neal Shusterman (Dystopian genre)

• Below by David Hill (Adventure genre)

• Sweetfreak by Sophie McKenzie (Geelong Regional Library, young adult fiction, Mystery)

• Amulet series by Kazu Kibuishi (Graphic Novel)

• Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman (LGBTQI+, Graphic Novel)

NEWSLETTER HINT OF THE WEEK: INFORMATION LITERACY

Did you know that there is so much more you can do with your Geelong Library membership than borrowing books? Geelong Regional Libraries offers fantastic eLibrary resources/databases that our Western Heights students can access with their membership or by signing up. These resources range from:

• Deakin University Community Library: Deakin’s community membership allows community members to borrow books and access selected selected electronic resources for free. This is a great tool for our students to use for research and studying for assignments/homework. To get access you just need to fill in the library membership application. All applications can be found through Geelong Library and Deakin University Library.

• Britannica Library: Discover encyclopaedia articles, journals and periodicals, atlas, dictionary, and other resources that support research at any level. To join get access you just need to log in using your membership card number.

These information literacy hints will be able to help you find information, evaluate information and if its credible, and learn how to use the information correctly. These tips will enable you to problem solving and critical thinking skills.

ATTENTION: Students who have books that are overdue in the library please return them before the end of the term or see library staff to extend due date.