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Head of ELPP
Wesley parent
‘Wesley has shaped me profoundly - first as a student, and now as a teacher. It’s a place where diversity is celebrated and every student is empowered to find their voice.’
‘When I arrived as an international student - navigating a new country and culture on my own, I was encouraged to seize every opportunity and meet each challenge with confidence.
When I delivered my first speech as International and New Student Prefect, I realised I had truly found my place and that I belonged.’
'My years in the St Kilda Road Big Band are among the best memories of my life. Teacher and Band director Peter Foley's philosophy - that music is most powerful when it connects people, is something I come back to again and again. Whether it's with bandmates on stage or with the audience, that effort to connect is what makes music so special.'
'Touring takes me around the world and it's not uncommon for me to connect with a fellow OW somewhere along the way who has embarked on their own exciting career based on the foundation of support and exploration they were able to pursue at Wesley.’
“Learning at Wesley with a diverse range of people mirrored the real world. It showed me that there are differing views and taught me the invaluable skill of understanding other people’s perspectives.”
Harold Holt began boarding at Wesley College in 1920. He was a popular and academically talented student, leading the debating team, winning a scholarship in his final year and graduating second in his class.
On the sports field, things were a little different. Holt was known for his ‘naturally flailing elbows’ but never let his lack of athletic aptitude deter him. Grit and determination eventually led Holt to sporting success in cricket, football, competitive swimming and tennis – a testament to his determination to loyal participation and taking action to learn your own potential.