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Western Heights College SSP Creating opportunities for the next generation of athletes. Athletes are coached and mentored regularly.

Western Heights College has designed a progressive learning model that provides our students with the skills, knowledge, and values to shape their futures and contribute meaningfully to the world. As part of our world-class learning environment, the Specialist Sports Program (SSP) provides students passionate about sports with the necessary skills to achieve their academic and athletic goals. The program aims to develop the 'whole athlete' focusing on nutrition, physiotherapy, sports psychology, mindfulness and resilience, and regular wellness monitoring.

🏀 **WESTERN HEIGHTS COLLEGE × U20 VIC TEAMS** 🏀Huge congratulations to our students and staff selected to represent Vict...
14/10/2026

🏀 **WESTERN HEIGHTS COLLEGE × U20 VIC TEAMS** 🏀

Huge congratulations to our students and staff selected to represent Victoria at the 2026 U20 National Championships! 💙💛

🔹 Manny Majak – Forward, Vic Navy
🔹 Riak Akhuar – Forward, Vic
🔹 Neve Terpstra – Guard, Vic Navy
🔹 Ayisha Balogun – Guard, Vic Emergency
🔹 Sam Johns – Head Coach, Vic Navy

Representing your state is a massive achievement. It comes from countless hours on the court, early mornings and a real commitment to getting better every day. We couldn't be prouder to see the WHC name on the national stage. 🙌

To celebrate, we've given each of them their very own 1/1 WHC trading card. 💎 Graded GEM MINT 10, of course. Swipe through to check out the full set! ➡️

Go get it, Vic! 🔥

💙🧡 RECOVERY & SLEEP IN SPORT | FREE INFORMATION SESSION 💤🏆Calling all current SSP families and our future Year 7 student...
14/10/2026

💙🧡 RECOVERY & SLEEP IN SPORT | FREE INFORMATION SESSION 💤🏆

Calling all current SSP families and our future Year 7 students joining Western Heights College in 2027!

Did you know that quality sleep and effective recovery are just as important as training when it comes to sporting performance?

Join us for an informative evening with Alex Bauer, Sports Physiologist from the Victorian Institute of Sport, and Nick Richardson, WHC Athletic Development Manager, as they share practical, evidence-based strategies to help young athletes recover, perform and thrive.

🏆 Topics include:
💤 Understanding sleep and its impact on performance
💪 Managing fatigue and improving recovery
🧠 Developing healthy sleep habits
⌚ Using wearable technology to monitor sleep and recovery

📅 Wednesday 4 November
⏰ 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
📍 Western Heights College, Specialist Sports & High Performance Centre (Green Building)

This is a fantastic opportunity for our current and incoming SSP students and their families to gain valuable insights into supporting young athletes both on and off the sporting field.

🎟️ FREE EVENT | BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Scan the QR code to secure your place!

We look forward to welcoming you! 💙🧡

🚨 GREEN AND GOLD ALERT 🚨🇦🇺Huge congratulations to Deng Yak, who has been selected in the Australian U15 team to compete ...
14/10/2026

🚨 GREEN AND GOLD ALERT 🚨🇦🇺

Huge congratulations to Deng Yak, who has been selected in the Australian U15 team to compete at the Oceania Championships in Auckland, New Zealand! 🏀🔥

From the courts at Western Heights College to wearing the green and gold on the international stage, Deng has put in the hours of hard work, and it's paying off in a big way. 💪

We couldn’t be prouder, so we had to create Deng his own Basketball Card! A 1/1 talent and a GEM MINT 10 teammate! 🙌

The whole WHC community is behind you, Deng. Go get it done in Auckland! 🇳🇿✈️

Best of luck to all our students competing at the Western Metro Region Athletics Carnival at Aberfeldie today! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💙...
06/10/2026

Best of luck to all our students competing at the Western Metro Region Athletics Carnival at Aberfeldie today! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💙🧡

Here’s a quick photo of some of our squad, with the rest busy warming up and preparing for their events.

A fantastic start to the day with Year 7 student Aria Lockwood competing in the first event, the Open 3000m, and finishing an outstanding 2nd place! 🥈👏

Congratulations Aria, and good luck to all our WHC athletes competing throughout the day. Give it your best! 💙🧡

06/10/2026

Our final day in South Korea was spent exploring Seoul and then heading to the airport. Once again, thank you to all sponsors and organisations involved that made this experience possible. 🤍🧡💙
Melbourne Victory Mission Corea School

🥇 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONS 🥇Congratulations to Yr 7 WHC Netball Program Student Athlete Avery Pulepule and her Victorian Tea...
06/10/2026

🥇 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONS 🥇

Congratulations to Yr 7 WHC Netball Program Student Athlete Avery Pulepule and her Victorian Team on winning the 12&U Girls School Sport Australia Netball Championship in Darwin

Avery and her team dominated the week being undefeated and putting in some excellent performances.

Well done Avery we are super proud of your efforts 👏
Avery is No #10 in team photo!!

🏀 GOOD LUCK LILLY! 💚💙Everyone at Western Heights College is wishing one of our SSP Basketball Coach’s Lilly Rotunno all ...
17/09/2026

🏀 GOOD LUCK LILLY! 💚💙

Everyone at Western Heights College is wishing one of our SSP Basketball Coach’s Lilly Rotunno all the best as she gets ready for another WNBL season with the Geelong Venom! 🔥

The action starts this weekend at the 2026 WNBL Townsville Tip Off, with Lilly and the Venom playing:

🏀 Saturday 19 September — 12:00pm
Geelong Venom 🆚 UC Capitals

🏀 Sunday 20 September — 5:00pm
Geelong Venom 🆚 Bendigo Spirit

Every game from the Tip Off can be watched live on 9Now and Disney+.

We’re incredibly lucky to have someone competing at the highest level of Australian basketball also helping develop the next generation here at WHC. Lilly will still be around the SSP whenever she can squeeze us in between WNBL trainings, travel and games!

Good luck for the season, Lilly, the whole WHC community will be cheering you on! 🐍🔥

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES AVERY!!!Best wishes to year 7 SSP Netballer Avery PulePule who is currently in Northern ...
17/09/2026

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES AVERY!!!

Best wishes to year 7 SSP Netballer Avery PulePule who is currently in Northern Territory representing Team Victoria in the SSV 12&U team at the Australian School Sport Championships. A Fantastic achievement!! Go Avery Go Vics 💙🤍

🐊 U15 AUS CROCS! 🇦🇺A massive congratulations to Deng Yak on his selection for the Australian U15 Crocs squad! 💚💛Deng wil...
17/09/2026

🐊 U15 AUS CROCS! 🇦🇺

A massive congratulations to Deng Yak on his selection for the Australian U15 Crocs squad! 💚💛

Deng will now head to the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence for the final selection camp ahead of the upcoming Oceania tournament.

An incredible achievement and another exciting step in Deng’s basketball journey. His hard work, commitment and continued development have earned him this opportunity, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Good luck at the final camp, Deng, give it everything and go earn your spot in the final team! 🐊🇦🇺🏀

The entire Western Heights College community is behind you!

SSP NETBALL & BASKETBALL Coaches Suze, Herbie, Kris, Ash, Lily and Ainsley represented today supporting YR 10 Students W...
16/09/2026

SSP NETBALL & BASKETBALL

Coaches Suze, Herbie, Kris, Ash, Lily and Ainsley represented today supporting YR 10 Students Wacky Wednesday and last day of Term 3 classes !!
All didn’t need much encouragement to participate 🙄🤣!!

HAPPY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

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