YEAR 7-9 NEWS
Year 7
Year 7 Basketball
Today the Year 7 Basketball boys teams competed in the SSV competition.
Team A dominated the day with fantastic ball movement and great shooting. They lost a tough Grand Final by four points.
Team B also played well throughout the tournament with great teamwork and defense. They finished 3rd overall.
Year 7 Aspiring Athlete's
Year 7s in the Aspiring Athlete Program have been learning and exploring nutrition so far this term. Students needed to research and design a healthy post exercise smoothie. They then had an opportunity to create and taste different healthy smoothies.
Year 8
Yr8 Boys Table Tennis Results:
Yr8 Team A
Pool Game 1: Western Heights - 207 V Geelong HS – 118 (W)
Pool Game 2: Western Heights - 245 V Bellarine SC – 195 (W)
Pool Game 3: Western Heights - 172 V Belmont HS – 175 (L)
Pool Game 4: Western Heights - 198 V Nth Geelong SC – 73 (W)
Yr8 Team B
Pool Game 1: Western Heights - 147 V Oberon SC – 175 (L)
Pool Game 2: Western Heights - 223 V Surf Coast SC – 146 (W)
Pool Game 3: Western Heights - 203 V Grovedale SC – 245 (L)
Pool Game 4: Western Heights - 198 V Northern Bay SC – 47 (W)
On Monday, 7th August, Western Heights College Yr8 Boys Table Tennis Teams proudly participated in the Geelong Region Interschool Round-Robin table tennis competition. The event took place at the Geelong Table Tennis Centre, with multiple schools from the area coming together for a thrilling day of sportsmanship and friendship.
Two teams from Western Heights College showcased their talent and sportsmanship, making the college community proud of their achievements. The competition was exceptionally close, emphasizing the significance of ensuring that every single point counts in the game of table tennis.
Our teams demonstrated great determination along with some exceptional table tennis skills. They encouraged and supported each other, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration. Additionally, the players exemplified the values of good sportsmanship, showing respect and appreciation to their opponents, regardless of the match's outcome.
Team Coach: Mr Beasley
Year 8 – Exploring the World of Poetry – Unleashing the Power of Words and Imagery
Our year 8 students have been delving into the magic of literary elements, uncovering the impact of word choice, and embracing the art of poetic expression. In a recent lesson, they focused on imagery, learning how words can evoke the senses and create vivid mental landscapes. Through close reading and analysis, they unearthed the intricate ways poets craft imagery, leading to a collection of poems that beautifully showcase their evolving understanding of language and the power it holds.
We are incredibly proud to share with you, a collection of poems penned by some of our talented students.
John Tattersall
In the land down under,
Footy flies high,
Player’s leap
Like kangaroos in the sky.
The oval,
A colourful sight,
Where passion and skill collide,
Day and night.
Alby Robertson
The sunlight twinkles off the water
Like bright stars in the night sky.
Waves come crashing down,
Like rolling thunder while the kids squeal with delight.
Pungent sunscreen on my skin
Mixes with the fishy, earthy smell of the sea.
The bitter and sharp taste of the sand
Mixes with my sandwich.
Sharp and rough rocks under my feet,
As I step lightly around rock pools.
Kairi Samphanh
Lots of clouds in the sky,
The boy sat inside.
His mood was dry,
As he let out a sigh.
Leonardo Wintels
In the court’s embrace
The ball takes flight,
As players soar,
With all their might.
The sound of sneakers
Squeaking on the floor,
A game of passion and teamwork
Forevermore.
Cory Masters
In a vibrant grassland,
Whispers of wind through the tall trees.
Birdsong dances in the air,
Nature’s evenness, a sight to remember.
Year 9
On Wednesday 16th August, Parallel Sports came out to the school to take our Year 9 Physical Education class’ through a session of Wheelchair Basketball. The objective of the session was to give students an opportunity to experience what it is like to be in a wheelchair in an aim to build empathy and gratefulness but also to educate students on the possibilities that sport can provide to those who are wheelchair bound. Our students were engaged for the entire lesson and not only discovered how to manoeuvre a sport wheelchair but enjoyed the challenge of thinking their way through the game which they did not want to end.
Alex Tortora
Music
Start learning an instrument in 2023
Would you like to learn an instrument?
Would you like to share the joy of creating music in a social setting?
The Instrumental Music Programis a great opportunity for students at WHC to learn a musical instrument or participate in vocal training.
Learning music can help students’ self-confidence, self-discipline and teamwork. Music helps students progress in other important learning areas such as Maths and English. Music Australia also notes that countries with a strong focus on music education tend to have higher scores in literacy and numeracy. Engaging music programs have been shown to help with attendance and can be particularly beneficial for students who are not achieving well in school.
Instrumental tuition is offered at WHC for bass and electric guitar, drums, keyboard/piano and vocal, as well as bass (trumpet, trombone, euphonium) and woodwind (saxophone, clarinet, flute).
By participating in a 50-minute lesson each week, students build the technical skills and knowledge to play and perform on their own and with WHC ensembles.
It’s not too late to join the Instrumental Music program in 2023. To enrol and for more information, please contact Matthew Bolton or Christina Bowden on 5277 1177.