Western Cape College Boarding Campus

23/10/2026

21/10/2026

Our First Food Truck Experience! 💙

Up bright and early and full of excitement, our boarders took our brand new food truck to school for its very first outing!

Serving up breakfast and iced lattes for our wonderful WCC staff, it was a morning filled with learning, teamwork and plenty of smiles!

👏 A huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported our boarders.

💙 Just the beginning of something exciting!

20/10/2026

A Special Welcome to Our 2027 Aurukun Boarders!

Today was a special day for Western Cape College as our Head of Boarding Campus, Acting Head of Learning and Transition and Secondary Principal travelled to Aurukun to meet our newest boarding family members for 2027!

🌟 One of the highlights of the visit was officially presenting our future boarders with their letters of acceptance and our brand new boarding shirts!

It was wonderful to see the excitement as we shared what life at Western Cape College has to offer, answered questions and began building connections with our new boarders and their families.

A huge thank you to Aurukun State School, the families and community for such a warm welcome and for supporting these young people as they prepare for their next chapter.

The boarding journey starts well before our boarders arrive in Weipa, and today was a special part of that journey! 💙

🏡 We look forward to welcoming our new boarders and their families to Weipa in Week 8 for their orientation visit, where they will have the opportunity to experience boarding life firsthand, explore our campus and continue building those important connections ahead of 2027!

15/10/2026

🌿❤️ HAVE YOU SEEN OUR NEW LOGO? 👀✨

You may have already spotted our new Western Cape College Boarding Campus logo appearing around the campus and across our communications, but have you heard the story behind it?

As our Boarding Campus continues to grow and evolve, we wanted an identity that reflects who we are today, where we have come from and the communities that make our campus so special.

Our boarders come from communities across Cape York and the Torres Strait, each bringing their own culture, identity, stories and strengths. We wanted our new logo to celebrate those connections and the sense of belonging that makes our Boarding Campus a home away from home. ❤️

🎨 What makes this logo even more special is how it came to life!

We were fortunate to work with Lola Digital, who led a collaborative design process, engaging with our boarders, staff and community to help shape an identity that genuinely represents our Boarding Campus.

A special thank you to Laura De Jersey, a creative designer with Lola Digital and a former Western Cape College boarder, who helped bring this vision to life! 💛

How special is it to have a former boarder involved in creating something that will represent generations of boarders to come!

Every colour, circle and element tells a story of culture, community, connection, belonging and the many layers of support that surround our boarders throughout their journey.

While our look may have changed, our commitment remains the same providing a safe, supportive and culturally connected home away from home where every boarder has the opportunity to thrive.

15/10/2026

13/10/2026

📢 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (AO3)

Western Cape College Boarding Campus is seeking expressions of interest from motivated and organised individuals interested in joining our team as an Administration Officer (AO3).

The position is available for an immediate start or from Term 1, 2027, for the right applicant.

As our Administration Officer, you will be the campus office all-rounder, providing essential support across a broad range of administrative functions, including:

✅ Executive support to the Head of Campus
✅ Secretariat support for meetings and committees
✅ Purchasing and procurement of goods and services
✅ Event planning and coordination
✅ Providing administrative support across boarding campus operations
✅ Assisting with student travel and payroll processes when required

⭐ What we offer:

⭐ Flexible working hours may be negotiated, including school-friendly hours to support work-life balance
⭐ Accrued time to cover part of school holiday periods, in addition to 5 weeks annual leave per year
⭐ Fortnightly locality allowance
⭐ Remote area travel benefit (payable after 12 months of service)

If you are a proactive, professional and adaptable administrator who enjoys variety in your work and making a positive difference, we would love to hear from you!

📩 Interested in joining our team?

Please submit your resume to Brittney Tudehope, Head of Operations, at [email protected] or call (07) 4090 5333 for more information.

Expressions of interest are welcome at any time, with applications reviewed as they are received.

13/10/2026

🐊💙 OUR SHIRT. OUR STORY. OUR BOARDING COMMUNITY! 💙🐊

What an exciting day at Western Cape College Boarding Campus as we officially unveiled our brand-new boarding shirts, with both our boarders and boarding staff receiving their shirts today! 🙌🔥

More than just a shirt, this design represents our identity, our culture, our communities and the pride we share in being part of our boarding family.

🎨 The story behind the design

Our stunning new shirts proudly feature Crocodile Swimming Upstream, artwork created by Ivan Matasia, with connections to Old Mapoon and Badu Island.

The artwork tells the story of a young crocodile making its way through life. Along the way, it learns from its surroundings, receives guidance and support, and gradually builds the strength, confidence and independence needed to thrive. Importantly, it carries forward the knowledge, culture and traditions passed down through generations. 🐊

🌏 A story that reflects the journey of our boarders!

Just like the young crocodile, our boarding students are on their own journey of learning, growth and discovery.

Leaving their families and communities across Cape York and the Torres Strait to attend school in Weipa is a big step.

Along the way, they face new challenges, build friendships, learn important life skills and grow in confidence and independence.

And just like the crocodile, they don’t make that journey alone. They are supported by their families, communities, culture, peers and staff, who help guide them as they grow.

As our students become more independent and prepare for life beyond school, they continue to carry the knowledge, values and traditions of their families and communities with them.

💙 That’s what makes this artwork so meaningful to our Boarding Campus. It reflects the journey of our young people supported as they grow, proud of where they come from and building the confidence to shape their own futures.

👏 A huge thank you to Ivan for sharing his incredible artwork and helping us create something truly special for our boarding community.

To our boarders wear your shirts with pride! They represent your journey, your culture, your community and the opportunities ahead.

22/09/2026

🏝️ Three Generations on Boigu

Over the holidays, some of our staff had the privilege of travelling with our boarders and dropping students home to their communities across the Cape and Torres Strait.

One of those stops was Boigu Island, where we were lucky enough to capture this special moment three generations together.

These trips are about much more than getting our students home. They give our staff the opportunity to visit the communities our boarders come from, connect with families and strengthen the relationships between home, community and boarding.

A pretty special moment from Boigu. ❤️🏝️

11/09/2026

Day 2 at Tinaroo was a BIG one! 🛶

After waking up to a very chilly morning 🥶 definitely a change from Weipa our Duke of Ed crew tackled the longest paddle of the journey.

The raft-building challenge was a highlight, with plenty of different ideas, a few questionable designs and lots of laughs as everyone tried to build something that would actually stay afloat!

It was great to see the teamwork throughout the day, with everyone helping each other out and pushing through as the tiredness kicked in.

Another massive effort from our Bronze and Silver crew, with just one final day on the water ahead of them! 💪🛶