I’m thrilled to help our lovely school. 15 years of warm relationship now, and three kids who excelled by attending!

Paul Styles
Styles Project Management Limited

It seems logical for our fabulous new school to also be as close to carbon zero as possible, in keeping with WSC/NPoW’s modern, sustainable philosophy. Donating a solar panel seemed like an easy and obvious way to give back to the school and assist in progressing this project.

Janet Neesham (Tumulty family)

Both of our daughters went through WSC and are  doing very well in their adult life. Donating to this cause is just one way of thanking all involved in their education. I was inspired by the fantastic look of the new school building and donating a panel is just one small contribution of help towards the future of the school.

Anonymous

We were motivated to donate a panel because the cause fits so well with the values and mission statement of Springs, with students not only taking responsibility for themselves but also for the health and sustainability of the wider world.  It was a fitting farewell present to a school that has served our family so well.

Anonymous

WSCW and its Solar Power programme is an example for other schools, individuals and possibly businesses. It is an excellent case study for students to not only hear the theory of why sustainable, clean power is the future, but actually see it first-hand, put into practice. Our government won’t be proactive on this front, which leaves only one option, we must do it ourselves.

Anonymous

Investing in solar at Springs is a way we can give back to what we will always see as our school, one that gave our daughter so much as she heads out into the world. Solar contributes to educational opportunities and a sustainable energy future, both of which our family is committed to supporting.

Stephen Knight-Lenihan, Shona Jennings and Ariane Lenihan

Energy is the future! Western Springs and other schools are great accessible examples in our community of how it can be done.

June Jelas

We consider it important to walk the talk. Our solar panel donation reflects our dedication to not only clean and sustainable power, but to a future, decentralised world where much power is generated by or as close to the user as possible, with nobody clipping the ticket on the way.

Anonymous

Why I was inspired to donate a solar panel to WSC

Back in 2001 (yes, 20 years ago), I joined WSC as an international student from China. I was very fortunate to be in Mr Ken Havill’s form class. Despite his busy schedule, he had always welcomed everyone with a smile in the morning and was never hesitant about asking me how I was getting on with my classes. As an international student and foreigner to the country, Mr Havill’s warm presence has made WSC a very secure place for me to thrive academically. During the end of year prize giving, I was also awarded Runner-up-to-Dux, and Mr Havill’s words of support and encouragement made me feel very assured about starting a new chapter at University.

Even though I only studied at WSC for over a year, that one year was the most crucial year of my life. The knowledge and experiences I gained laid down a solid foundation for me to study PhD degree and pursue my own career as a clinical researcher.  Mr Havill had always made time to chat with me and hear about my updates. I am forever thankful for being a WSC alumnus.

Vicky Wang