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Principal's Report Acting Principal’s Update, 2026 Parent / Carer Opinion Survey:

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Assistant Principal (Years 11/12) Report Report from Assistant Principal Year 11/12, Senior School Newsletter – , Year 10 into Year 11 Course Counselling, Staff Curriculum Day – Wednesday 12 August, Using Data to Drive Improvement

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Assistant Principal (9/10) Report Report from Middle School Assistant Principal, Parent Teacher Conferences, Course Counselling and Pathways, Uniform, Dental Van, Whole-School Literacy Focus

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Assistant Principal (Years 7/8) Report Report from Assistant Principal Years Yr 7/8

Senior School Report Message from the , Director of Learning , Senior School , Ms Kristina Vasilakis , Westall Graduate Meets King Charles

Middle School Report Message from the , Director of Learning , Mr Peter Tarwala, Middle School Report, Yea 10 Polish program, Westall Student Represents Victoria at School Volleyball Tournament

Junior School Report From the, Director of Learning, Junior School, Miss Jessika Cichy

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WELC & International Student Reports Message from the International Coordinator and WELC Coordinator , WELC Update, WELC Art Elective, International Student Program Term 3, Year 12 Wellness Workshops, Birthday Celebrations, Holiday Travel Reminder

Art/Technology News Here is what's happening in Art and Technology, Ms Helen Ifandis, Art Making and Exhibiting Excursion to Monash Caulfield Gallery MUMA, VCE UNIT 2 Visual Communication Design - Environmental Space Design - work in progress, VCE Art Making and Exhibiting Excursion - National Gallery of Victoria - 6 August 2026

Sports News Here is what's happening in Sports!, Sports Day 2026, CONGRATULATIONS TO LAWSON HOUSE FOR YOUR WIN IN THE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL, Westall Student Represents Victoria at School Volleyball Tournament

Careers & Pathways News Here's what's happening in Careers, Pathways and Headstart, Year 10 Work Readiness visits with BEACON, Pictures from the Westall Domain Expo , Pictures from the Morrisby Interviews with Year 9 students, Congratulations to two new SBAT Sign Ups:, Success Story- , Prince Kirby Volfango, Some of the dishes he created for the competition

STEM/ Science News Here's what's happening in STEM and Science!, Photos from Quantum Victoria physchem excursion and 12 Chemistry VSSEC excursion: , Young Scientist Competition 2026

Wellbeing Centre News From the Wellbeing Team!, A message from the Student Wellbeing Coordinator , Ashley Oehler , What does the Westall Wellbeing Team do? , Student and Wellbeing Coordinator, Nadia Papagiannopoulos Student Engagement Officer , Pamela Johnson , Adolescent Health Nurse , Supporting a healthy headspace is important for our wellbeing. Here are seven tips on how you can support your mental.

Other School News Aim High Update – Term 3 , Planning Day, Cyber Security Escape Room Excursion, What can I learn?, SINGING, BASS GUITAR, DRUMS, KEYBOARDS/PIANO, CLARINET, FLUTE & SAXOPHONE.

Parent Information Parent Information, PARENT PRIVACY REMINDER, School Drop Off and Pick Up, Westall Front Office Opening Hours , Payment Information, Financial Support for Families, Parent Payments, Family Payments, Updating Your Contact, Custody and Medical Information, Instrumental Music lessons! , What can I learn?, SINGING, GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, DRUMS, KEYBOARDS/PIANO, CLARINET, FLUTE & SAXOPHONE., Kingston City Council and The Man Cave Session, Online influences and young men – What adults need to know, Young Scientist Competition 2026, Foster Carer Recruitment for the Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)., Ourplace Services , Join Springvale Scout Group, Greater Dandenong Table Tennis, Junior Players Wanted, Berry St Foster Carer, Sustainable Schools , Second-Hand Textbooks and Uniforms, Free Trial for Maths Online, Autism Connect, Saver Plus Program, delivered through Berry Street. , Noble Park Junior Football Club , Bharathi academy , Maths Online, Arliam Allied Health, Karate for Students

Community News Extreme Hardship Support Program Information Session, Kingston City Council and The Man Cave Session, Online influences and young men – What adults need to know, Kingston Hockey Club, Swim World Glen Waverley, A special offer for your families, Little Blessing Early Learning Centre, English as an Additional Language (EAL) , METRO Community Education Team Invitation, Teens Dance Program , Make A Difference, GKR Karate , City of Kingston Community Bike Education Program, Carers Victoria welcomes the continuation of public transport concessions for Carer Card holders, Bulls (Noble Park) Juniors Football Club

Compass User Information How to recover your , Compass account details, Online payments and parental consent on Compass, How to view your child's report, How to book parent teacher interviews on Compass, How to change your password

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STEM/ Science News

Ms Smrithi Buyya

Here's what's happening in STEM and Science!

Photos from Quantum Victoria physchem excursion and 12 Chemistry VSSEC excursion:

Young Scientist Competition 2026

We are pleased to announce the Young Scientist Competition, now in its 8th year. What began as a small initiative in the Wyndham City area has grown significantly due to its popularity and positive impact. This year, the competition has expanded to the Greater Melbourne region, allowing more schools and students the opportunity to participate and showcase their scientific talents.

The competition is open to students in Years 10 to 12, and this year’s theme is “Sustainability,” focusing on solutions that promote environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.

Projects should align with the theme of sustainability, encouraging innovative ideas that make a positive impact on our environment and society.

We are honoured to have a distinguished panel of judges, including:

• Dr Ruwangi Fernando: Founder of STEM Sisters

• Professor Ritesh Chugh: Associate Dean and ICT Professor, CQUniversity

• Dr Selvakannan Periasamy: Chemistry Senior Lecturer, RMIT University

• Ms Trish Rathmell: STEM at Department of Education & Training, Victoria, Founder of STEM girls

• Ms Himani Nayak: Three-time winner of the Young Scientist Competition of Wyndham and a Science and Public Health student, Monash University

This competition will provide students with a valuable opportunity to present their ideas, exchange knowledge with experts and other attendees, and strengthen their curiosity and passion for science.

We would be delighted to have your school represented at this event and look forward to receiving your school’s submission by 5th September. Please send your nominations to https://youngscientist.org.au/

To provide schools and students with additional time to prepare in light of recent developments across the school sector in Victoria, the Young Scientist Competition has been rescheduled to Saturday, 13 September.

Registration closes: 5th of September

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we make this change.

For any queries, please feel free to contact Ms Vijisha Venkatram at admin@youngscientist.org.au

or 0435 915 516.

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