Student Experiences

Education beyond the classroom

At WestMAC, our learning environment is strategically designed to offer a wealth of opportunities for your child to find their unique place in the world. An essential part of this experience is our Student Experience Programs, which provide students with an unmatched offering of enriching opportunities beyond the classroom. 

Whether your child is pursuing the arts, a particular sport, or a special interest, they will find a number of opportunities to suit their passions and help them discover new talents.  

Sport

Our Sporting Program is a cornerstone of student life at WestMAC. We offer more than 20 sports, with many included in the TAS competition, which ensures our students can officially compete against other students at various levels.  Our goal is to not only nurture naturally gifted students, but to encourage every child to participate and pursue individual excellence. We know that promoting an active lifestyle leads to a cohort of balanced, healthy and happy students, which is why we ensure our Sporting Program remains broad and inclusive. 

Sport at WestMAC begins in Prep with our Eaglets Program, followed by Junior TAS (Years 3–6) and TAS (Years 7–12) weekly inter-school fixtures. Students can also trial for representative teams through the Western Ranges District, with pathways to regional, state and national levels. Whether playing for fun or aiming for elite competition, every student has the chance to grow, compete and thrive.

Our College boasts extensive modern sporting facilities, including a heated swimming pool, three dedicated sports fields, a multipurpose hall, state-of-the-art cricket nets, and turf and synthetic cricket wickets. We also have recently renovated indoor and outdoor multi-court complexes for tennis, basketball, netball and volleyball. Our Keswick Road courts are fully equipped with night lights for twilight training and are a covered four-court facility that provides shade and shelter, allowing students to play and train comfortably in all seasons. 

Sports we offer include:

• Eaglets program
• Swimming
• Cross Country
• Athletics
• Cricket
• Rugby
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Hockey
• Netball
• Basketball
• Touch Football
• Cricket (20-30 Over)
• Cricket (50 over)
• Volleyball
• Football
• High Performance Gym

Athlete development

If your child is aspiring to compete at an elite level in their chosen sport, it's essential they receive high-level coaches, facilities and individualised support. Established in 2020, our Athlete Development Program is designed to nurture exceptional student athletes. Through targeted athletic conditioning and mentoring, the program supports their development not only physically, but also socially and emotionally — building well-rounded, resilient individuals both on and off the field. 

Through a challenging and rewarding program, your child will be supported to excel with an individualised training regime that includes: 

• personalised strength and conditioning training
• specialised skill development
• sport-focused education
• professional coaching and training within their chosen sport
• exposure to a multi-faceted approach to professional sport
• targeted support to encourage students to reach their full potential as athletes, while promoting academic success. 

Program curriculum delivery

The Athlete Development Program runs from Years 7 to 10. It replaces core HPE in Year 7 and becomes an elective from Years 8 to 10 (in addition to core HPE). Students participate in four classes per fortnight in Years 7 and 8, and five per fortnight in Years 9 and 10. The curriculum combines both theoretical and practical learning.

For more information, please email our Head of Athlete Development, Nicholas Barling.

Creative Arts

Music

At WestMAC, music is an integral part  of College life. From music in the Junior School to fostering excellence onstage, every WestMAC student has the opportunity to develop performance skills, share their talents and experience the thrill of an audience’s applause. Our community is very proud of our award-winning ensembles and frequently enjoy performances at special occasions, recitals and concerts.  

WestMAC offers students an extensive range of music ensembles including choirs, orchestras, bands and chamber ensembles. These groups are organised to provide musical opportunities for all students. Our bands, choirs and ensembles are showcased throughout the year at on-campus concerts, recitals and performances and at local and regional eisteddfods and festivals.  

Our music ensembles include:

Private music tuition

To support your child’s musical journey, we offer instrumental and vocal tuition across a range of disciplines, all taught by our team of highly talented and dedicated tutors. Our private music tuition is available to all students in the following areas:

• Classical and Contemporary Voice 
• Brass
  • French Horn 
  • Trumpet 
  • Trombone 
  • Euphonium 
  • Tuba 
• Strings 
  • Violin 
  • Viola 
  • Cello 
  • Double Bass 
  • Guitar 
  • Bass Guitar 
• Woodwind 
  • Flute 
  • Oboe 
  • Clarinet 
  • Bassoon 
  • Saxophone (alto, tenor and baritone) 
• Percussion  
  • Drumkit
  • Tuned Percussion   
  • Auxiliary and Tuned Percussion 
• Bagpipes 
• Piano 
• Music Theory and Musicianship 

Clubs and activities

Beyond the classroom, students at WestMAC can participate in a diverse range of clubs and activities that enrich their school experience. These opportunities allow students to discover new interests, develop practical skills, and connect with others who share similar passions. Whether creative, academic, agricultural or service-based, our extracurricular offerings help students grow in confidence, build leadership and teamwork skills, and find their place within the wider College community.

Clubs and activities include:

• Air Force Cadets
• Cattle Show Team
• Sheep Show Team
• Chess
• Chinese Club
• Debating
• Equestrian
• Esport
• Friends of the Farm
• Opti-MINDS
• Photography Club
• STEM Club