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Dr Helen Drennen's Blog

Dr Helen Drennen is the 16th Principal of Wesley College and the first female Principal. Dr Drennen has a deep understanding of the College, its educational philosophy; and the role it plays in Australian and international education.

Dr Drennen believes that learning opportunities are enhanced by the application of an international and holistic approach to education. Previously the Head of Wesley’s Glen Waverley campus, Dr Drennen became the Director of Academic Affairs with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) in Wales and subsequently a Director for the Asia Pacific region, based in Singapore.

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The end of another year
Blog Posts - Mon 12 December 2011
The end of another year
There was a pause – just long enough for an angel to pass, flying slowly With the end of another year upon us, many of us are reminded of the irrevocable passage of time, and how quickly the...
Our Collective Memory
Blog Posts - Mon 5 September 2011
Our Collective Memory
Schools like Wesley have numerous “sacred sites”, places around which memories gather, and often in which history is made. These kinds of places are important for our collective memory, and I note...
Performing Arts across the College
Blog Posts - Fri 29 July 2011
Performing Arts across the College
I believe arts education in music theatre, dance and the visual arts is one of the most creative ways we have to find gold that is buried just beneath the surface. Children have an enthusiasm...
A term of new beginnings
Blog Posts - Fri 1 July 2011
A term of new beginnings
Warmest winter greetings at the end of a very busy and happy term. Recently, as many of you know, two very special official openings were celebrated by the College. On 20 May, the official...
What does it mean to be Australian?
Blog Posts - Mon 25 April 2011
What does it mean to be Australian?
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Asia Pacific conference of the International Baccalaureate in Melbourne exploring teaching and learning in the 21st century. The conference themes...
Girls Badminton and Tennis Premierships
Blog Posts - Mon 4 April 2011
Girls Badminton and Tennis Premierships
  Congratulations to the Girls First VIII Tennis team on an undefeated season. This is an outstanding achievement and to win the Premiership for a third consecutive season is...
Year 12 Academic Results 2010
Blog Posts - Thu 17 February 2011
Year 12 Academic Results 2010
With the publication of Year 12 VCE, VET, VCAL and IB Diploma results for 2010, we have again had much to celebrate. We are delighted with the overall results and are proud of every student...

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The latest from Helen
Wesley Life Blog The end of another year 12 December 2011
Wesley Life Blog Our Collective Memory 5 September 2011
Performing & Visual Arts Blog Performing Arts across the College 29 July 2011
Wesley Life Blog A term of new beginnings 1 July 2011
Wesley Life Blog What does it mean to be Australian? 25 April 2011