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Wantirna College Newsletter
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Wantirna College Newsletter
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Issue 13
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21 Aug 2026
In this issue
Dates to Remember
Term 3, August 2026, September 2026
Principal Team Editorial
Are Digital Devices in the Classroom Hindering or Helping Student Learning?, Bullying NO WAY week, Extra-Curricular Activities, Father’s Day Breakfast
Learning & Teaching
Wantirna College Teacher Coaching Program , Term 3 Progress Reports , Unit 3 and 4 VCE Exam Revision Program , Year 12 Valedictory Tickets On Sale Soon
PARCs
Pathways and Academic Review Conferences (PARCs), Why PARCs?
Teens & Screens
Device-Free Home Learning and Homework, What is the Distinction Between Homework and Home Learning?, Why Parent/Carer Engagement Matters, Why Device-Free Matters?, What Types of Device-free Learning Activities are Effective?
Bullying No Way
Bullying No Way Week 2026, A Word from our SRC President, Year 7 Bullying Awareness Workshop
Important Notices
Staff Wellbeing Week, Thursday Learning Boost – Year 7 & 8, Preparing for the Dental Van Visit
Student Endeavour
Careers & Pathways
Key VTAC Dates, VTAC Application Checklist: Important Additional Requirements, Applying for Teaching?, Applying for Nursing or Midwifery?, Applying for Design, Visual Arts, Architecture or Creative Courses?, Applying for Performing Arts, Music or Acting?, Final Advice
NAPLAN Celebration
House Athletics Carnival
Year 8 Girls Basketball
Art & Technology
7S Textiles - Creative Bunting Designs, Year 9/10 Textiles, Year 9 & 10 Designed Solutions – Custom Wooden Mallets, Year 9/10 Robotics
Year 9/10 Film Photography
What is Visual Storytelling?
VCE Media - Tipping Point
Performing Arts
Royal South Street Festival - We Won!, VSMF, Community Band Concert, Gala Concert , POPA Father's Day Raffle
News from the Library
Book Week 2026, Community Book Club , Next Week!, Reading Books Out Loud, Artisan of the Month and Resident Writers
Connect Crew
What Makes a Great Connection?
Student Wellbeing
Small Acts. Big Impact., It starts with noticing, Small acts of kindness matter, What if you see something that’s not okay?, Your actions matter, Looking For Support?
Parent Wellbeing
Small Acts. Big Impact., Creating a school where everyone belongs, What can parents and carers do?, Sometimes, noticing is the first small act, Small acts matter online too, Helpful resources for parents and carers, Need Support?, Parenting Workshops
General Information
General Office / Reception, 2026 Staff Contacts, Student Absences, Arriving Late to School, Early Departure from School, Year 12 study periods, Uniform Shop, Library Hours, Lost Property, Free Public Transport, Student Pick up and Drop Off, College Vision, College Policies, Wantirna College
Community News
Thank You, Community Notices, Sport, Health, Wellbeing
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Dates to Remember
Term 3, August 2026, September 2026
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