Williamstown Campus News

Dear Williamstown Families,

As we pass the midpoint of the term, I would like to update you on what has been happening across the campus and reflect on a very positive start to the year.

Our new cohort of Year 7 students have settled in well. They participated in a comprehensive induction program organised by Year 7 Coordinator, Angela North, which included a team-building day at Hanging Rock facilitated by Hobsons Bay Youth Services. This was a fantastic opportunity for students to build connections and confidence as they began their secondary school journey.

On Friday 20 February, we held our Swimming Carnival. All Year 7 students attended, along with competitors from Years 8 and 9. It was an excellent day of participation and school spirit, with several students progressing through to regional competition.

Interschool sport and excursions have also commenced, including our STEM classes attending Wyndham Tech. These opportunities provide valuable real-world learning experiences and help students explore future pathways.

Overall, it has been a strong start to the year, with many engaging opportunities still to come.

Wellbeing Week

This week is Wellbeing Week, which focuses on connection, reflection, and supporting student wellbeing. Activities include:

Relationships Australia – Respect and Connect workshops
Clean Up Australia Day – Beach Clean Up
Year 8 Raise Mentoring information sessions
Year 8 International Women’s Day panel
Casual Clothes Day – Tuesday 3 March (payments now made via Compass)

Upcoming Events

Wednesday 4 March: Year 9 Volleyball and Tennis
Monday 9 March: Labour Day Public Holiday
Wednesday 11 March: Year 8 Volleyball and Tennis
From Wednesday 11 March: NAPLAN begins (Years 7 and 9)
Friday 20 March: Foundation Day celebrations at Williamstown Town Hall and Williamstown Oval, including activities and food trucks
Wednesday 25 March: Parent–Teacher Interviews – please book via Compass when available.
Thursday 2 April: Last day of Term 1, finish 3:15pm.

Lunchtime Clubs

Our lunchtime clubs have now commenced and include:

Japanese Club – Monday
Diversity Club – Monday
E-Sports – Tuesday
Codenames Club – Wednesday
Craft Club – Friday
AFL Club – Friday

We encourage all students to become involved in clubs to strengthen social connections and engagement with school life.

Attendance

Regular attendance is critical for both academic progress and wellbeing. Students who attend school consistently are more likely to achieve positive learning outcomes and maintain strong peer connections. While illness and exceptional circumstances do occur, maintaining attendance above 90% is an important goal. If your child is experiencing challenges impacting attendance, please contact the school so we can provide support.

Positive Behaviour

Students have earned 2,155 positive points so far this term, reflecting the strong positive behaviour and engagement across the campus. Families can view their child’s positive points and Compass Chronicle via Compass.

Uniform

Uniform compliance has been strong. As the weather begins to cool, please check your child’s uniform to ensure they have appropriate and well-fitting winter items.

Traffic Management

In 2025, a boom gate was installed at the car park entrance to reduce cross-traffic between pedestrians and vehicles. This coincided with the opening of the designated drop-off and pick-up zone near the front office.

Recently, we have had several instances of parents parking in the driveway. This creates a safety risk for students and prevents staff from safely accessing the car park. Please ensure you use street parking or the designated drop-off and pick-up zone when arriving at or departing from the campus.

Learning and Academic Progress

Please continue to monitor Compass regularly to review learning tasks, submission dates, and teacher feedback. This is an important way to support your child in maintaining strong learning habits as we move further into the assessment period.

Thank you for your ongoing support. We value our partnership with families and look forward to continuing a positive and successful term.

Sincerely,

Michael Sperling

Year 7 Camp Kangaroobie

We are thrilled to offer our Year 7 students the opportunity to attend a 4-day camp at Camp Kangaroobie in Princetown from Tuesday 16th – Friday 19th June 2026. This promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with adventure, fun, and valuable learning opportunities. Students from both Altona North and Williamstown campuses will attend together, providing a wonderful opportunity to build new friendships and strengthen existing ones.

Throughout the camp, students will participate in a wide range of exciting activities, including:

Canoeing
Game of Life
Survivor
Farm animal experiences
Beach activities
Movie nights
Trivia
GPS adventures
Fire building and damper cooking
Obstacle course challenges
Night walks and games
Bush dancing

Students will also have scheduled downtime to relax, recharge, and enjoy some of the best camp food around!

Key Camp Details

Dates: 16th – 19th June 2026 (Term 2, Week 9)

Cost: $525

Payment Options:

Payment may be made in full or via the following six instalments:

$105.00 – 1st instalment (13/03/2026) This payment confirms your child’s place and is non-refundable.
$105.00 – 2nd instalment (27/03/2026)
$78.75 – 3rd instalment (10/04/2026)
$78.75 – 4th instalment (24/04/2026)
$78.75 – 5th instalment (08/05/2026)
$78.75 – 6th instalment (22/05/2026)

Registration

Registration will open on 11th March at 3:30pm.

To secure your child’s place, please complete the consent and payment process as soon as registration opens. Places are limited to 51 students per campus.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact your Year 7 Coordinator.

We look forward to an exciting and memorable camp experience for all our Year 7 students.