Western Heights College has designed a progressive model of learning that provides our students with the skills, knowledge and values to shape their futures and contribute meaningfully to the world in which they live.
As part of our world class learning environment, the Specialist Sporting Program provides talented AFL, basketball, netball and soccer athletes the necessary skills to achieve their goals, both academically and athletically.
Athletes are coached and mentored on a regular basis by elite level coaches, all of whom have played or coached at a state, national or international level, with many having worked within professional clubs and with professional athletes.
The program aims to develop the ‘whole athlete’ with a focus on nutrition, physiotherapy, sports psychology, mindfulness and resilience along with regular wellness monitoring.
Western Heights College has designed a progressive model of learning that provides our students with the skills, knowledge and values to shape their futures and contribute meaningfully to the world in which they live.
As part of our world class learning environment, the Specialist Sporting Program provides talented AFL, basketball, netball and soccer athletes the necessary skills to achieve their goals, both academically and athletically.
Athletes are coached and mentored on a regular basis by elite level coaches, all of whom have played or coached at a state, national or international level, with many having worked within professional clubs and with professional athletes.
The program aims to develop the ‘whole athlete’ with a focus on nutrition, physiotherapy, sports psychology, mindfulness and resilience along with regular wellness monitoring.
Ongoing guidance, support and learning opportunities to balance academic and sporting excellence for students from year 7 to 12.
Elite state, national and international level coaches for athletes to gain the same level of knowledge and insights current professional players receive.
Including a purpose-built AFL indoor craft room, onsite high-performance gym, access to the Geelong Arena, Hoop City and the Leisuretime Sports precinct which includes an elite training venue with a FIFA standard full-sized synthetic pitch.
Strong affiliations have been formed with clubs and associations for all four programs across the Geelong and Melbourne region. See the full list in our Handbook.
Each student is provided with a Strength and Conditioning program focusing on developing strength, speed, agility, durability, and preventing injury.
Personalised academic packages for each athlete through career counselling to ensure individual short-term and long-term goals are met, with regular monitoring and feedback.
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Ongoing guidance, support and learning opportunities to balance academic and sporting excellence for students from year 7 to 12.
Elite national and international level coaches for athletes to gain the same level of knowledge and insights current professional players receive.
Including a purpose-built AFL infoor craft room, onsite high-performance gym, access to the Geelong Arena, Hoop City, and the Leisuretime Sports precinct, which includes an elite training venue with a FIFA standard full-sized synthetic pitch.
Step 1 - Complete an Expression of Interest form for SSP
Step 2 - Attend an SSP Information Night session on Wednesday, March 20th in the WHC Performing Arts Centre from 6-7pm or 7-8pm
Step 3 - April 29th - May 3rd: SSP Trials will be held, and only our local students residing in the Western Heights College zone can attend.
Step 4 - Complete an Application Form for Year 7 placement by May 10th, and nominate WHC as your first choice of Government School. If you miss the deadline, please contact sophie.trezise2@education.vic.gov.au. If your Grade 6 child attends a Catholic or Independent school, please complete the direct enrolment form and submit it to the front office; attention Sophie Trezise.
Step 5: After May 20th, SSP Offers will be given to successful local students (students outlined in Step 3)
Step 6 - After July 18th: Offers of enrolment to WHC will be sent out.
Step 7 - Those who have accepted an offer of enrolment will be invited to attend the SSP trial of their nominated sport.
Step 8 - Attend a SSP trial, which will be held between August 7th-15th.
Step 9 - After August 26th: Offers into the Specialist Sports Program will be emailed.
Step 10 - A non-refundable deposit for Year 7 2025 due.
If you are inquiring about enrolling your child at Western Heights College, please email your inquiry to enrolments@whc.vic.edu.au.
Year 7-9: Annual fee of $1,250. A non-refundable deposit of $250 will be paid by November 1st, 2024, to secure your place in the program. $250 must be paid by the first week of each of the four terms of 2025.
Year 10-12: Annual fee of $950. A non-refundable deposit of $150 will be paid by November 1st, 2024, to secure your place in the program. $200 must be paid by the first week of each of the four terms of 2025.
Step 1 - Complete an Expression of Interest form for SSP.
Step 2 - Attend the SSP Information Night on Wednesday, March 20th, in the WHC Performing Arts Centre/Green Building from 6-8pm (two sessions 6-7pm & 7-8pm)
Step 3 - April 29th - May 3rd: SSP Trials will be held, and only our local students residing in the Western Heights College zone can attend.
Step 4 - Complete the Application for Year 7 placement by May 10th, and nominate WHC as your first choice of Government School. If you miss the deadline, please contact Sophie Trezise at sophie.trezise2@education.vic.gov.au. If your Grade 6 child attends a Catholic or Independent School, please complete the direct enrolment form and submit it to the front office; attention Sophie Trezise.
Step 5 - After May 20th, SSP Offers will be given to successful local students (students outlined in Step 3)
Step 6 - After July 18th: Offers for enrolment to WHC will be sent out.
Step 7 - Those who have accepted an offer of enrolment will be invited to attend the SSP trial of their nominated sport. Details of dates, times and venues will be provided upon acceptance of the enrolment offer.
Step 8 - Attend a SSP Trial, which will be held between August 7th - 15th.
Step 9 - After August 26th: Offers into the SSP will be emailed.
Step 10 - November 1st: SSP non-refundable deposit for Year 7 2025 is due.
If you are inquiring about enrolling your child at Western Heights College, please email your inquiry to enrolments@whc.vic.edu.au.
Year 7-9: Annual fee of $1,250. A non-refundable deposit of $250 will be paid by November 1st, 2024, to secure your place in the program. $250 must be paid by the first week of each of the four terms of 2025.
Year 10-12: Annual fee of $950. A non-refundable deposit of $150 will be paid by November 1st, 2024, to secure your place in the program. $200 must be paid by the first week of each of the four terms of 2025.
Based in Hamlyn Heights Geelong, Western Heights College is committed to helping Year 7-12 students say "I can".
Our staff work hard to individualise student learning programs and set high expectations so students can pursue their expectations and be the best that they can be.
With stage one and two master rebuilds recently completed, our facilities are modern, contemporary and bright to create an energised learning environment.
Some of our tailored pathways include the Specialist Sporting Program (SSP) - the first of its kind in our region covering AFL, Basketball, Netball and for the first time in 2023, Soccer.
In 2023, the Accelerate program is also launching for year 7 students, which identifies and provides the opportunity for high-achieving students to advance in numeracy and literacy.
As educators, we have a crucial role: to empower, inform and mentor our students to make inspired choices, to find their own academic, vocational and personal pathways and, above all else, to be their best. We believe our school is uniquely equipped to meet challenges and make the most of opportunities. It’s as much about our mind-set, values and point-of-view as it is about our physical structures and grounds.
It is an incredibly exciting time to be a part of Western Heights College. We hope you will join us.
Based in Hamlyn Heights Geelong, Western Heights College is committed to helping Year 7-12 students say "I can".
Our staff work hard to individualise student learning programs and set high expectations so students can pursue their expectations and be the best that they can be.
With stage one and two master rebuilds recently completed, our facilities are modern, contemporary and bright to create an energised learning environment. Our plans for Stage Three are almost finalised, and we look forward to opening our state-of-the-art sporting complex in late 2025/early 2026.
We launched our Accelerate program for year 7 students in 2023, which identifies and provides the opportunity for high-achieving students to advance in numeracy and literacy throughout their years at Western Heights College. Our Year 7 Accelerate Program is focused on providing challenge, enrichment and excellence for high academic achievers in English, Mathematics, Science, Technologies and Humanities.
As educators, we have a crucial role: to empower, inform and mentor our students to make inspired choices, to find their own academic, vocational and personal pathways and, above all else, to be their best. We believe our school is uniquely equipped to meet challenges and make the most of opportunities. It’s as much about our mind-set, values and point-of-view as it is about our physical structures and grounds.
It is an incredibly exciting time to be a part of Western Heights College. We hope you will join us.
Located in Geelong
37-61 Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights
Victoria, 3215
State-of-the-art facilities
Stage one and two master rebuilds are complete, with stage three to go.
Tailored learning pathways
Including the Specialist Sporting (SSP) and Accelerate Program
Located in Geelong
37-61 Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights
Victoria, 3215
State-of-the-art facilities
Stage 1 & 2 master rebuilds are complete. Stage 3 due for completion in early 2026
Tailored learning pathways
Including the Specialist Sporting Program and Academic Accelerate Program
Year 6 students from all government primary schools will receive a Year 6-7 Transition and Application pack in the first week of term 2. This will include a form similar to the left for 2025 year 7 placements.
In section 4: Government School Placement Preferences, nominate Western Heights College as your #1 preference, alongside 2 other options below.
Please return this form to your Primary School.
Year 6 students from all catholic or non-government primary schools will receive a Year 6-7 Transition and Application pack in the first week of term 2. This will include a form similar to the right for 2025 year 7 placements.
In section 4B, nominate Western Heights College as your #1 preference, alongside 2 other options below.
Return this form to your Primary School or Western Heights College.
In term 3 2024, we will notify parents/carers of Year 6 students of placement offers in writing.
Western Heights College will then begin its transition program with you in September 2024, with a welcome evening for you and your family.
We welcome students from all backgrounds and are committed to empowering them to set their own academic, vocational, and personal pathways and be their best.
Please contact Sophie Trezise at Sophie.Trezise2@education.vic.gov.au or 5277 1177 for all enrolment enquiries.
Please contact Susie Robinson at susie.robinson@education.vic.gov.au or 0412 871 110 for all AFL enquiries.
Please contact Cate Johnson at cate.johnson@education.vic.gov.au or 0477 689 178 for all Basketball, Netball and Soccer enquiries.
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We wish to acknowledge the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we are located. We pay our respects to the Wadawurrung people as we gather on their land and to their Elders: past, present and future.
