By Esther Lauaki
Thousands of Westbourne Grammar students and their families shone at their term four showcase.
The school staged its Westbourne Celebrates spectacular last Thursday and the entire student population of almost 1700 played a part.
Westbourne Celebrates aims to showcase the school’s academic, cultural and sporting achievements in a way that is family-friendly and inclusive.
Development director Anne Bright said she hoped that students gained some insights into what it means to be part of a wider community and the many contributions made by supporting groups and individuals.
“Our very large gathering included … students and their families from year 3 to the Class of 2019, as well as staff and friends of the school,” Ms Bright said. “The music department excelled with massed singing, orchestral performances, selections from the year’s musical productions
Wicked and Seussical Jr.”
This year’s theme, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, was brought to life with three short films that celebrated Westbourne’s recent history, the school of today and its future.
“Seeing images of those first speech nights, the original buildings under construction at Truganina, current school activities and then students engaged in robotics and artificial intelligence projects; provided some fascinating insights into Westbourne’s journey.”
