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Opportunities For Everyone
Westside offers a wide range of enriching opportunities for our Secondary students. These are founded on the understanding that students feel a greater sense of belonging when working together. As they become involved in activities that suit their interests this leads to a sense of personal well-being, and builds greater confidence.
Sporting Opportunities
Westside has developed a strong sporting culture based on integrity, sportsmanship and skill development. We approach sports with the precept of providing ‘opportunities for everyone’. We encourage each student to participate in some way, through either of two streams of sport—competitive-based or participation-based.
Competitive Sport
Each year, the competitive stream offers three seasons of sport. Each comprises two weekly sport options played in the local sports competition, Premier Sports Ipswich (PSI). These are complemented by a Christian Secondary Sports Association Queensland (CSSAQ) one-day carnival; often the highlight of the season!
Westside also often participates in the Queensland All Schools weekend competitions, plus competitive opportunities through Central Districts and Metropolitan West in team sports, and Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics. Students who achieve well in these three disciplines will also compete at CSSAQ competitions.
Other Opportunities
Our Secondary Campus Houses are Cuthbert, Gould, Nicholls, and Chappell. Each House plays a large part in college life. Students get to know their House Captains, build team spirit, and feel part of the school. TAG groups are determined by House, and attend fortnightly House Meetings, along with our main sporting events—swimming, cross country, and athletics. There is healthy competition between our Houses, and competition is not just for the sports savvy. Our House Games include table tennis, volleyball, frisbee golf, and dodgeball, there are opportunities to compete in theatre, debating, spelling, street art, chess, and 'A Minute to Win It games.
Depending on students' interests, Running Club and Gym Classes can also be offered.
Reading Buddies (Year 10)
Our Year 10 Buddy Reading Program is a highlight of each week. The program aims to promote literacy and positive mentoring relationships. Students in Year 10 head to the Prep classrooms during their lunchtime to meet and read with their Prep buddy. Our Prep students love these wonderful opportunities.
Homework Club
Should students require some support with their allocated homework, dedicated staff can support them in the library each day between 3 pm and 4:30 pm. The library is a quiet space with plenty of resources. We encourage students to make use of this opportunity, alongside other academic assistance we provide.
Science & Engineering Challenge
Each year our Science & Engineering Challenge team gears up to compete with students from other schools. The selection of students for this event is based on their performance and contributions in Year 9 and Year 10 Science.
Drama Production
Each year, our Creative Arts Department diligently plots and plans for our much anticipated Secondary School Production. Performing to sell-out audiences, our performers and crew gain valuable experience that builds their skills in planning, collaborative skills, dramatic presentation and performance.
Dance Showcase
Dance Showcase is a unique annual opportunity for students to share their creativity, culture and choreographic practice within the broader College community. Involving over 60 students from all year levels, months of rehearsals culminate in an evening to delight audiences with diverse choreography, vibrant costumes, captivating performances, and accompanying live music.
Musical Revue
Every second year we present a Musical Revue. Students sing, play, and dance their way through a much-anticipated evening. This is where dance and music collide and enhance, as students perform a series of songs, linked by a common theme.