The Student Media Site of William Clarke College

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The Student Media Site of William Clarke College

We Are

The Student Media Site of William Clarke College

We Are

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Banana Boys, Bellyflops, an Overpriced Canteen: The Swimming Carnival

Isabella A (Year 8) and Ira S (Year 8) February 14, 2024

The swimming carnival pulses with excitement, as students dash up and down the stairs, their anticipation noticeable against a backdrop of mixed emotions about the upcoming races. Meanwhile, competitive...

Harmony and Joy: Celebrating Carols At WCC

Harmony and Joy: Celebrating Carols At WCC

Lachy C (Year 11) and Audrey A (Year 11) November 15, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, our school is gearing up for a festive and heartwarming event that promises to bring the spirit of Christmas to life. On Thursday, November 23rd, from 4:45 to 6:00 pm,...

Reflections On Year 8 Camp

Reflections On Year 8 Camp

Ayden H (Year 8) November 15, 2023

Throughout camp week, Year 8 embarked on a journey around the Hawkesbury River with the help of Southbound, who provided food, water, resources, and most importantly, leaders. From Tuesday to Friday, the...

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For Our Elders

Alice H (Year 8) August 9, 2023

For 75 000 years, Australian Indigenous people have stood proudly upon this sunburnt country, thriving long before the empires of the Romans, the Persians and the Mongols. Now, long after those empires...

This One Time on Band Camp: Music Tour 2023

This One Time on Band Camp: Music Tour 2023

Anson L (Year 11) July 26, 2023

It’s clear at the end of Term 2, the long-awaited three-week break from bells and hats on the playground was on everyone’s minds. Many dream of the days waking up after 10 am, boosting the local economy...

Growing over the Holidays

Growing over the Holidays

Patrick M (Year 11) July 26, 2023

As my alarm went off at 6:30 am, I wondered what I could possibly need to be doing on a Monday morning in the third week of holidays. Of course! I remembered that today was the first day of the camp we...

The Ethics Olympiad: Next Level Debating?

The Ethics Olympiad: Next Level Debating?

Patrick M (Year 11) June 21, 2023

This term, a group of Year 11 students, led by the fearless Mr Noble, participated in the annual ‘Ethics Olympiad’; a competition hosted to challenge students. It is described by founder Matthew Willis...

The Reason Why I Write This...

The Reason Why I Write This…

Anson L (Year 11) June 21, 2023

Why did I just buy tickets to… a primary musical?     Why would I want to be at school… on a Saturday Night?     Why is there a secondary cast… in a primary musical?    Why...

Making a Splash! The WCC Swimming Carnival

Making a Splash! The WCC Swimming Carnival

Patrick M (Year 11) February 15, 2023

While it is greatly debated among many what the best carnival is at William Clarke College, the swimming carnival is a fan favourite. Its placement near the start of the year makes it somewhat of a ‘last...

Susie E (Year 11)

7 Tips For The Week Leading Up To The Swimming Carnival

Anson L (Year 11), Assistant Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2023

It’s time to pull out the goggles and cap again to find the victorious house. Will Andrews be able to hold onto first? Or will Langdon see victory? Whether you spend your 5am mornings staring at a blackline...

Alex, Alex and Alex oh my! Alex Dreaming: The Verdict

Alex, Alex and Alex oh my! Alex Dreaming: The Verdict

Molly B (Year 8), Chief Contributor December 7, 2022

Lights, camera, action!   Countless hours of rehearsing and memorising lines all came down to this. Helping out in all three nights of performance was an excellent experience as I got to see how much...

Rock On! - Contemporary Music

Rock On! – Contemporary Music

Patrick M (10), Chief Contributor November 30, 2022

Contemporary Music is a somewhat new co-curricular segment at William Clarke, run by Mr Cavenagh and the music faculty. In the words of Mr Cavenagh, “Contemporary Music Ensembles are made up of smaller...

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