Limited places for Years 5 & 7 in 2027
The Middle School at Wesley College, from Years 5 to 9, helps to expand students' outlook through a variety of programs that build a strong academic foundation, resilience, leadership skills, critical thinking and independence.
Years 5 and 7 are key entry points at Wesley, and every year we welcome over 250 new students across the College in these year levels. Apply as early as possible to get onto the waitlist.
Our student-centred learning framework
Wesley College is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and learning in the middle years is delivered through the IB framework. The IB approach to learning is through student-centred inquiry. It encourages both personal development and academic achievement by challenging students with probing questions across a variety of disciplines so they make connections between subject areas and the world around them. Inspiring curiosity through inquiry means our student learning is relevant and challenging.
The Australian Curriculum content is taught through the IB framework, so while the approach may be different from non-IB schools, the learning outcomes across the subject areas are consistent.
A rich and engaging Middle Years experience
The diverse academic learning experiences of the Middle Years are delivered by highly qualified teachers who are not only subject experts, but also skilled in connecting with, engaging and motivating adolescents to achieve their personal best.
The academic curriculum is complemented by an outstanding cocurricular program encompassing sport, music and the performing arts, alongside a rich experiential learning program that includes four outdoor education camps and the unique eight-week Year 9 residential program at Clunes. Combined with leadership opportunities and community service initiatives, these experiences provide a holistic education that allows students to discover their passions, develop new skills and grow in confidence as they explore who they are and who they aspire to become.
The best way to experience Wesley's Middle Years program is to visit us in person. Book a school tour to see our vibrant learning environment, meet our teachers and discover the breadth of opportunities available to your child.
Student Wellbeing
Student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at Wesley. We encourage behaviours that positively influence the learning and wellbeing of self and others to promote a safe, inclusive, supportive and cohesive learning community. Wesley’s approach to learning and wellbeing is captured in the acronym ROAR (Respect, Opportunity, Achievement and Resilience). The ROAR approach complements the IB philosophy, recognising that learning and wellbeing work in unison to develop confident, capable students.
Throughout their time at Wesley, students are supported by a wide network of staff including individual needs teachers, school psychologists, a Chaplain, year level coordinators, homeroom teachers and coaches who ensure students remain connected and to support their wellbeing in all areas - academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual.
Transition programs
Our comprehensive transition programs assists our new students, as well as their parents, orient themselves with the campus, peers and teachers and support staff so they have a smooth start to what can be both a daunting and exciting year.
Our transition programs begin the year before our students commence at Wesley and are designed to encourage connection, familiarity and new friendships. Students undertake academic assessment during orientation so that teachers build knowledge about their new students' capabilities.
As part of orientation, students are familiarised with aspects of their day-to-day such as their Homeroom teacher, the library, IT, and their lockers to help instil confidence and familiarity in the lead up to their first days.
Each student is part of a 'House' community and participates in cocurricular programs. A variety of student clubs including advocacy groups, study groups and coding clubs, also assist students to find their community within the wider school.
For parents, there are many opportunities to establish networks and friendships with other new parents at school social functions. Information evenings are also held so that parents orient themselves with the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) and what they should expect in terms of their child's learning, assessment, reporting and homework.
