Principal's Column

Here we are at the tail end of Term 2, which has been another busy term at Westgrove!

Some key dates for your calendars:

• Fri 4th July: Last Day of Term 2 (2.15pm finish)
• Mon 21st July: First Day of Term 3 (Gates open 8.45am)
• Wed 30th July: Parent/ Teacher/ Carer Interviews (students finish at 1.30pm)
• Wed 6th August: Curriculum Day (no school for students)

Our Attendance Focus

As you would have noticed, Attendance has been a big focus at our school. This is in line with our Wyndham network and Department of Education priorities. As we get closer to the end of the term we will be celebrating students who have 90%+ Attendance with lunch our Principals Lunch and sending home specific communication to families where their child's attendance is tracking for the year so far. Our whole school attendance rate for 2025 (so far) is 89.3%, with our goal being 90%.

3-6 Athletics Day

On Tuesday we had our annual 3-6 Athletics Day at the VU Sporting Complex. Even though the weather was not the nicest at the beginning of the day, it turned out to be a wonderful day. There were many positive examples of our students demonstrating all of our school values as they encouraged one another, had a go and connected with their peers. We would like to thank Mrs. Morgan who organised the day. She was there early to set up,with the support of Jonathan and pushed out all the communication to ensure things ran smoothly. We would like to also thank our staff and the students from MacKillop College who supported the running of all the events.

Term 3 Swimming Program

Across next term our Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 students will participating in an 8 lessons swimming program at Paul Sadler Swimland. These program will be free to all students. Families are required to provide consent via Compass by Monday 30th June 2025. Once we have permission we will notify families of the swimming timetable.

School Uniform

We are sure you can feel Winter has set in, with the cold wind and cooler mornings upon us. Please encourage your child/ ren to wear a jacket whilst outside and remember to name them very clearly so they can be returned if they are lost and get found.

Student Reports Semester 1

This semester’s student reports are currently being finalised and will be ready for distribution via Compass on Thursday 3rd July. A notification will be posted on Compass when they are available. 

Prep 2026 Enrolments Open

If you or somebody you know has a child turning 5 before 30th April 2026 they are eligible to attend school in 2026. If you feel they are ready to start school next year and would like to find out more about what we have to offer, please  or contact the office. 

Building Works Update

We have been busy behind the scenes getting ready for the building works that will be happening at our school. 

Portable classroom demolition 

We have had one of our old portable classrooms demolished (see pic) in preparation for the movement of buildings that will occur as part of our kindergarten being installed. 

P-2 Playground

We will be getting a new playground for our Prep-2 students at some stage next term (we hope), as both our Prep-1 and Year 2-3 Playgrounds will be demolished as part of the kindergarten works. Students have voted for their preferred colours of for our new Prep-2 Playground, which will be placed near our basketball courts.

Breakfast Club Reminder

We hope you have an enjoyable next couple of weeks!

Mr. Gatt, Mrs. Dixon & Miss. Slaymaker