Westcourt Campus There are many great experiences I had at Westcourt. Some were better than others but I think I should start on my first day. I was so shy and scared on my first day going to a new campus basically to a new school. There was a new class, new students and new teachers but some recognizable faces. I remember walking into the campus feeling petrified because it was going to be a new experience. This new experience over the time being in Westcourt really did change me as a student and as a leader. As a leader it offered opportunities for me to talk in front of the Westcourt teachers and students about upcoming events or social issues. As a student it offered me time to develop more friendships because it was just Year 9 students at the campus. My time at Westcourt was amazing, I have developed new friends, I had chances speaking to students at Westcourt and at the Edmund Rice Campus and finally I was able to develop more maturity and take on new challenges from the outstanding teaching skills from the teachers at Westcourt. My experiences at Westcourt really did change me. It helped me improve academically and it also helped me mature more to lead me to becoming a good man. I would like to thank all the staff and Westcourt for making my year amazing. I would also like to thank all the students at Westcourt for being on your best behaviour at all times and treating the campus with the utter most respect. Roko Gudasic - Campus Captain
ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION
In 2015 we had a magnificent cohort of students at the Westcourt Campus. The boys shared many experiences and achieved significant goals throughout their time at Westcourt. The subjects that were provided not only challenged our boys academically, but physically and emotionally as well. The staff at Westcourt constantly refer to the development that occurs to the boys throughout their time at the Year 9 Campus. On arrival the boys appear anxious, a little apprehensive, excited and physically smaller. As the year progresses we see them develop and mature into young men, ready to tackle the rigorous nature of senior schooling. Some of the highlights from the year include:
The Year 9 camp at the Grampians gave the boys the opportunity to appreciate the natural surroundings and challenge themselves physically through the numerous activities. It was wonderful to see the bond that was created amongst the students and watch them develop the necessary life skills through the various challenges the ANZAC Day camp provides. Michael Timms - Head of Campus
This year we combined the ANZAC Commemoration day with Clonard College. It was a sensational day that combined a moving ceremony in the morning with workshops that highlighted the sacrifices our soldiers had made for us. The day concluded with a solo performance on the experiences shared by the ANZAC’s and Turkish soldiers.
CHALLENGE SUBJECTS
The students thoroughly enjoy the Challenge subjects that are offered at Westcourt. These subjects have provided the students with enjoyment and particular skills that they will carry through with them forever.
AMAZING RACE
All students at the Westcourt Campus were fortunate to participate in an Amazing Race around the CBD of Melbourne. It highlighted to the students the different aspects of the city and educated them on specific history that has made Australia the country it is today.
YEAR 9 SOCIAL WITH CLONARD COLLEGE / FRIDAY SOCIAL DAY The students at Westcourt are fortunate enough to share every Friday at lunch with the Year 9 Clonard students. We feel that this has developed the boys social skills immensely and also further cemented the strong relationship we are building with Clonard College. They also held a social between the two colleges which was a huge success and a well organised event by the schools leaders.
YEAR 9 CAMP
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