Educational Opportunities
At Westside we believe that all people are made in the image of God and as such have inherent worth. To this end, we work hard to provide a broad curriculum and range of support, extension, opportunities, and pathways to cater for the diversity of needs, interests, and aspirations of our young people.
Staff are dedicated to teaching, supporting, and inspiring students to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of learning and life. We strive to support our students realise their potential and become a positive influence in the world.
What Happens in the Classroom?
Our classrooms are dynamic spaces where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and courageous in their learning. Lessons are purposefully designed to be engaging, challenging, and grounded in Christian values. Our educators use a range of research-informed strategies to support deep understanding, critical thinking, and the development of key skills. With a strong focus on relationships, our teachers create environments where students feel safe to take risks, ask questions, and grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
Learning Outside the Classroom
Learning extends beyond the classroom walls through a rich array of co-curricular, cultural, and service-learning opportunities. From camps and trips, to sports, creative industries, leadership training, and community service, our students experience educational opportunities that shape both head and heart. These real-world experiences help students develop resilience, teamwork, and a strong sense of responsibility to others—core values grounded in the Christian faith. We believe that learning is most powerful when it’s authentic, active, and connected to the wider world.
Head of Teaching and Learning
The Head of Teaching and Learning leads the academic vision of the College and supports staff in delivering excellent, Christ-centred teaching and learning opportunities. This role ensures our curriculum is rigorous, relevant, and reflective of best practice, while also championing innovation, differentiated support, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Working closely with teachers, coordinators, and learning support staff, the Head of Teaching and Learning helps shape a culture where every student is known, challenged, and encouraged to thrive.
Heads of Department
Heads of Department are experienced educators who provide leadership and expertise across key learning areas. They play a vital role in shaping curriculum, supporting teacher development, and ensuring consistency and excellence in teaching practice.
Working closely with classroom teachers, Heads of Department mentor staff, oversee subject pathways, and help monitor student outcomes. Their deep knowledge of their disciplines and commitment to Christian education ensure learning is academically rigorous and spiritually grounded. Through their leadership, Westside maintains a strong culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and care in every subject area.
2025 Curriculum Offerings
Westside’s Secondary School provides an environment where students can explore new opportunities, forge learning paths, and expand their knowledge and understanding. This forms a solid foundation to take them beyond the school environment to make valuable contributions to the world around them.
Current Curriculum Offerings are available in the PDF below:
Fostering Ease of Learning
Parent Engagement
Westside Christian College values parents as essential partners in the learning journey of every child. Our commitment to transparent and timely communication is underpinned by continual reporting through Schoolbox, our Learning Management System. This platform allows parents to access real-time feedback on every piece of assessment, track progress, and stay informed about classroom activities and upcoming tasks. In addition to parent-teacher interviews and regular updates, this ongoing flow of information empowers parents to support their child’s learning in meaningful and informed ways. Together, we form a strong learning community where every student is supported to flourish.
Homework Club
If students require additional support with their allocated homework, staff in the library are available between 3 pm and 4:30 pm each day, The library is a quiet place with plenty of resources. Students are invited to make use of this opportunity, alongside any other academic support we provide.
Football Development Program
The WCC Football Development Program is curriculum-based. It’s designed to give students opportunities to develop soccer skills in a professional environment. Students from Year 9 and Year 10 can elect to complete a six-term program run over two years.
The football program follows the FFA Curriculum, which is designed to ensure junior players across the country are familiar with the national style of football preferred by Senior Level coaches. Our coaches have completed their Junior and Senior Football Licences and have experience coaching football in various contexts.