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Art Design Club

When:        Mondays [1:00pm-1:45pm]    

Where:       AT4

Who:           Year 7 to 12 Students                

Teacher:    Mrs Davidson

 

Art Design Club is open to beginner and advanced creatives who love to be creative and have fun with others at the same time. Anyone wanting to contribute to collaborative art projects to show at our Annual Exhibition. Also helpful for students needing assistance and access to materials to complete unfinished Art Design class work. This year are are exploring weaving, with other club devised art works throughout.

 

Athletic Development Programs

HIIT CLASS                                                                                         INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTED TRAINING

When:        Tuesdays [8:00am]                                                   When:           Wednesdays [8:00am]

Where:       Gym                                                                               Where:          Gym

 

GIRLS ONLY GYM SESSION                                                         STRENGTH TRAINING

When:        Thursdays [1:00pm-1:45pm]                                When:           Fridays [1:00pm-1:45pm]

Where:       Gym                                                                               Where:          Gym

 

Teacher:    Mr Tyler

 

The College’s Athletic Development Program is open to all students, with a keeness to pursue better health and training habits. Training plans are tailored specifically to the needs of the individual student to help them achieve their health and fitness goals.

 

If you would like to use the Weights Room outside the times listed above, you will required teacher supervision. Weights Room attire: Sports uniform is preferred, and you must wear sports shoes. If you have ideas for other exercise sessions, please let us know!

 

Basketball Training

When:        Tuesdays  [1:00pm-2:00pm]   

Where:       Gymnasium

Who:           Year 7 to 12 Students                

Teacher:    Mr Preston

 

Basketball Training is for students that really enjoy basketball, want to have fun and improve within a competitive environment. If you are looking to hone your skills, or keen to learn the basics - come along!

 

Bible Club

When:        Tuesdays [1:00pm-1:50pm]

Where:       O115

Who:           Year 7 to 12 Students                

Teacher:    Mrs Burgess and Mr Xie

 

Our Bible Club is an interactive group where we have the opportunity to discuss different concepts in the Bible and ask questions. We also have a time of prayer every week, to give students the chance to share things in life that they need prayer for. This year, we will have an in-depth focus on the Gospel of Mark.

 

Big Brother / Big Sister Clubs

When:        Arranged times throughout the year

Where:       As arranged

Who:           Year 11 Students

Teacher:    Mrs De Lorenzo and Mr Hodge

 

Big Brother/Big Sister is a mentoring program that provides senior students with the opportunity to mentor a small group of Year 7 students. These cross year level friendships help the Year 7’s with their transition into the Secondary school , providing them with experienced students they can ask questions about school life. Throughout the program, the Year 11 students organise activities and devotions based on the groups interests and concerns. The Year 11’s also have opportunity participate in an overnight stay at Year 7 camp to help their group in camp activities and further strengthen their friendships.

 

Book Club

When:        Twice per Term

Where:       CityLife Cafe                                  

Who:           Year 9 and 10 Girls

Teacher:    Mrs Brockwell

 

Book Club is a great place for booklovers to come together and celebrate their shared love of books! We are a small community of girls who meet twice a Term to discuss books. We read two books a Term together and meet before school over coffee and breakfast to discuss our latest novel. Book Club is great place to make new friends, eat great food and discuss all things literary!

 

Chamber Strings

When:        Fridays [8:00am-8:45am]

Where:       M7

Who:           Auditioned students from within String Ensemble

Teacher:    Mrs Neil

 

The String Quartet is selective entry depending on the level of proficiency of the student and the available positions within the group. The aim of the ensemble is to provide further string ensemble opportunities for students of a high standard, who would like to develop their skills in playing chamber music. We will be performing at the Ensemble’s Evening and will enter any relevant competitions.

 

Chapel Band / Media

When:        BAND REHEARSALS Tuesdays [1:05pm-1:45pm]            Where: PAC2

                      MEDIA & BAND Thursdays [11:20am-1:00pm]               Where: Chapel

Who:           Selected Students                      

Teacher:    Miss Pho

 

The Chapel Band and Media Team form an essential ministry at the College. Students who join these groups are constantly learning and growing in skills, service and leadership. Leading the student body in Chapel each week is a great way to express our love for Jesus and establish an atmosphere and culture of worship.

 

Chess Club

When:        Fridays [1:15pm-1:45pm]         

Where:       MMR / Library

Who:           Year 7 to 12 Students                

Teacher:    TBA

Chess Club gives students the opportunity to play chess, have fun and learn  techniques. Students have the option of entering tournaments against other schools, such as the CSEN Secondary Chess Tournament in March, which we are the current title-holders.

 

Community Dinner

When:        Thursdays [3:35pm]                   

Where:       Room S14

Who:           Year 9 and 11 Students            

Teacher:    Mrs Conibear, Mrs De Lorenzo, Miss van Hulst

Year 9 and 11 students have an opportunity to cook a delicious meal and serve it to guests at the Community Dinner hosted at St Paul’s Church, Boronia. This is a free community event and guests are a mixture of families, elderly and some young people living alone. Some people are struggling financially, but many appreciate the company even more than the food. It is a great opportunity for us to work together as a team to share God’s love in a practical way.

 

Concert Band

When:        Thursdays [3:45pm-5:00pm]   

Where:       M5

Who:           Year 7 to 12 Brass, Woodwind and Percussion players

Teacher:    Mr Hur

The Secondary Concert Band is an ensemble that perform music from across many eras and styles, for College events, lunchtime concerts and evening occasions. The Concert Band caters for students on Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, Drum kit and Percussion. Students become a very friendly cohesive group capable of making a beautiful sound together. Students learning any of the above instruments as part of the WCC Private Instrumental lessons are strongly encouraged to be part of this ensemble on a weekly basis.

 

Debating and Public Speaking

When:        As advertised in LEARN Student Notices

Where:       As advertised in LEARN Student Notices

Who:           Year 7 to 12 Students

Teacher:    Mrs Natsis

Inter-School Debating and Public Speaking promotes confidence and excellent oral communication skills, as well as encouraging logical and critical thinking, social awareness and an interest in current affairs. It is multi-disciplinary, with debating techniques being used in all subject areas, is well directed to the ‘Communication’ and ‘Thinking’ domains of the Victorian Curriculum. The interschool debating and public speaking teams also represent the College in events through the year, organised by the DAV (Debating Association of Victoria) as well as ‘one-off’ competitions.

 

Duke of Edinburgh

When:        Tuesday [1:00pm-2:00pm]

Where:       O113

Who:           Year 9 to 12 Students

Teacher:    Mr Dekker

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a leading and highly recognised youth development program, enabling and empowering young people to realise their full potential and build a brighter future. Each young person who takes part in the Award learns a skill, improves their physical wellbeing, volunteers in their community and undertakes an adventurous journey withing a team.

 

Engineering / Electronics Club

When:        Thursdays [1:00pm-1:45pm] (Terms 2, 3 & 4)

Where:       AT10

Who:           Year 7 to 12 Students

Teacher:    Mr Marks

Engineering/Electronics club gives you/students the opportunity to play with Arduino micro-controllers, design products in CAD and use a laser cutter or 3D printer to bring your/their designs to life. It will also give you/students the chance to improve your/their coding skills.

 

Genesis Wildlife Club

When:        Tuesdays and Fridays [1:15pm-1:45pm]

Where:       O119

Who:           Year 7 to 12 Students

Teacher:    Miss Tse

Want to have a wildlife experience in school? Come visit the Genesis Wildlife Club. Students have an opportunity to discover the biology behind these awesome creatures, and learn how to take care of real animals such as bearded dragons, frogs and our snake.   

 

Jazz Band

When:        Wednesdays [3:45pm-5:00pm]

Where:       PAC2

Who:           Auditioned students on Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Rhythm  

Teacher:    Mr Hu

The Secondary Jazz Band is an ensemble playing Jazz/Big Band music from across many eras. The Jazz Band attend a 3-day tour to compete at the 'Generations in Jazz’ Festival held in Mt Gambier South Australia every May. The Jazz Band caters for students on Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Drum kit and Percussion.

 

Leadership In Sport

When:        Terms 2 & 3; Mondays [3:45pm-4:30pm]

Where:       Gymnasium

Who:           Year 10 Students                         

Teacher:    Mr Hodge

In Leadership in sport, student will participate in afterschool activities on Monday afternoon in terms 2 and 3, which include running a Primary Afterschool Sports program. These students will also run the Annual WAVO Cup soccer tournament during Secondary Lunchtime. Through these events, student will gain the skills and learn the leadership principals around coaching and running sporting activities.

 

Make Poverty History

When:        Thursdays [1:05pm-1:45pm]   

Where:       O013

Who:           Year 7 to 12 Students                

Teacher:    Miss Pho

Make Poverty History is a made up of a group of students with a passion to make a difference in the lives of others in both our local community as well as in our Country and internationally. The MPH Team organises and participates in large scale fundraisers each year, such as World Vision’s 6k Walk for Water. The Team embarks on a Homeless Blessing Trip each year to support those in our local community who are experiencing homelessness and hardship. All students are welcome as we seek to make a difference in the world, whilst spreading the love of Jesus.

 

Maths Party

When:        Mondays [3:45pm-4:30pm]

Where:       O012

Who:           Year 7 to 12 Students                

Teacher:    Maths Teachers

Our Maths teachers are rotated throughout the year to assist students, by clarifying concepts or aiding them with their Maths homework. All students are welcome to come whenever they can make it.

 

Senior Choir

When:        Thursdays and Fridays [8:15am-8:55am]

Where:       M5

Who:           Year 8 to 12 Students

Teacher:    Mr Hur

The Secondary Choir is an ensemble open to all students in Secondary from Year 9 to Year 12. Choir involves sectional time in smaller part rehearsal as well as combined practice. Senior Choir is a great place to enjoy music if you want to be a part of an ensemble but have not learned an instrument. We perform at major College events, including Presentation Night, Open Morning and Secondary Ensemble Performance evenings.

 

Small Jazz Ensemble

When:        Fridays [8:00am-8:45am]

Where:       M6

Who:           Auditioned Students on any Instrument

Teacher:    Student Led (Supervised by Mrs Neil & Mr Hur

The Small Jazz Ensemble is a select entry ensemble playing Jazz, Funk and Latin music from across many eras. This group join Jazz Band on a 3-day tour to compete at the 'Generations in Jazz’ Festival held in Mt Gambier South Australia every May. The Combo caters for students on Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Drum kit and Percussion. Students rehearse from 8:00am to 8:45am every Friday Morning. This ensemble is student lead and feature student work on analysis and exposition of their favourite Jazz musicians.

 

String Ensemble

When:        Thursdays [3:45pm-5:00pm]

Where:       PAC2

Who:           Any Year 7 to 12 String player

Teacher:    Mrs Neil

The Secondary String Ensemble is an ensemble open to all students in Secondary College. The String Ensemble perform music from across many eras and styles. The String Ensemble, like all Secondary Ensembles at WCC, take part in the ‘Victorian Schools Music Festival’. The String Ensemble caters for students on Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. Students learning any of the above instruments as part of the WCC Private Instrumental lessons are required to be part of this ensemble on a weekly basis.

 

Waverley Racing Team

When:        Mondays [3:45pm-4:45pm]

Where:       Gymnasium/Oval

Who:           Year 5 to 12 Students

Teacher:    Mr Leed

The WRT competes in local and state events, with students pitting their engineering and design skills, as well as fitness, endurance and racing skills against teams from other schools across Victoria.  Parents are also encouraged to be involved in this Team. Events are scheduled throughout the year (one per Term).

 

Year 7-10 Homework Clubs

YEAR 7 HOMEWORK CLUB                                               YEAR 8 HOMEWORK CLUB

When:        Thursdays [1:10pm-1:45pm]                      When:        Wednesdays [1:10pm-1:45pm]

Where:       O106                                                                    Where:       O106

 

YEAR 9 HOMEWORK CLUB                                               YEAR 10 HOMEWORK CLUB

When:        Thursdays [1:10pm-1:45pm]                      When:         Thursdays [1:10pm-1:45pm]

Where:       O106                                                                    Where:       O106

 

BEFORE SCHOOL HOMEWORK CLUB FOR YEARS 7-10

When:        Week A Monday, Tuesday & Friday; Week B Monday & [8:00am-8:45am]

Where:       O106

 

AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK CLUB FOR YEARS 7-10

When:        Week A Monday to Friday; Week B Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday [8:00am-8:45am]

Where:      O106

Are you a bit behind, a little confused, bordering or bamboozled? Bring your lunch/food and your work in any subject and drop in for all or part of the above times to work on your homework. Come along to work together and share ideas with teachers and each other.

 

Year 7 Choir

When:        Thursdays [1:15pm-1:45pm]

Where:       M5

Who:           Year 7 Students

Teacher:    Mr Hur

Year 7 Choir is a great place to enjoy music if you want to be a part of an ensemble but have not learned an instrument. No audition required and new members are always welcome! We perform at College events such as Open Morning, Presentation Night and the Secondary Ensemble evenings.

 

Year 8 & 9 Choir

When:        Tuesdays [1:15pm-1:45pm]

Where:       M5

Who:           Year 8 & 9 Students

Teacher:    Mr Hur

Year 8 Choir is a great place to enjoy music if you want to be a part of an ensemble but have no instrument knowlege. No audition required and new members are always welcome! We perform at College events such as Open Morning, Presentation Night and the Secondary Ensemble evenings.