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Principal's Report Report from Westall , 2025 Westall SC - School Performance Report, The Importance of HeadStart , Best Wishes to Our Year 10 and 11 Students for Their Exams, Improving School Attendance, Remembrance Day at Clayton RSL, 2026 School Captains

Assistant Principal (VM, 9/10) Report Banner Photo

Assistant Principal (VM, 9/10) Report Report from Assistant Principal VM, Year 9/10, Travis McIntosh, Year 9 Wellbeing Day – Chesterfield Farm, Tuesday 25th November

Assistant Principal (Years 7/8) Report Banner Photo

Assistant Principal (Years 7/8) Report Report from Assistant Principal Years Yr 7/8, Alice Paget

Senior School Report Message from the , Director of Learning , Senior School , Mr Denholm Pickering , Year 12 Graduation, Year 12 Celebration Day, Year 11 Mock Interviews, Year 11 Exams Schedule, Year 11 SWL (Structured Workplace Learning), VCE Vocational Major Showcase

Middle School Report From the Director of Learning , Middle School, Ms Michelle Collins, Year 10 Exams, Middle School Captains trip to Multicultural Youth Conference, Year 9 Melbourne Zoo Excursion, Classroom Corner

Junior School Report From the, Director of Learning, Junior School, Miss Jessika Cichy, Junior Food Tech, Peter Combe visits Westall SC for a Concert

WELC & International Student Reports Banner Photo

WELC & International Student Reports Message from the International Coordinator and WELC Coordinator , WELC Update, WELC’s Breakfast Club, Art Elective, International Student Program

Art/Technology News Here is what's happening in Art and Technology, Ms Helen Ifandis, 99VAR Students, ARTS FESTIVAL 2025, ARTS FESTIVAL Colour Run, Art and Technology photos

Science/STEM Here is what's happening in Science and STEM, Ms Smrithi Buyya, Year 7 Science, Year 12 Headstart, Year 10 Science works , iCreate STEM visit to Quantum Victoria

Sports News Here is what's happening in Sports!, From Sport 360 Weekly Sports Updates, A.F.L. , - an Australian cultural game, Important 2025 dates, Year 7 Girls Table Tennis Team – Regional Finalists! , Westall Year 7 Table Tennis are Champions!, Important 2026 dates and info, i-Create Elite Training students visit the Victorian Institute of Sport

Careers & Pathways News Here's what's happening in , BGKLLEN Awards Night, Year 11 Mock Interviews, Skillinvest Graduates, GRE8 Taster , November 5th 2025, Year 12, VCE Vocational Major Showcase, The Little Swim School, - staff wanted, apply today!

Wellbeing Centre News From the Wellbeing Team!, A message from the Student Wellbeing Coordinator , Ashley Oehler , UNPLUG 24, 24 hours not using any social media to raise awareness of sextortion and suicide, ReachOut article on Practical Strategies for Managing Exam Stress for parents: , Student and Wellbeing Coordinator, Nadia Papagiannopoulos Student Engagement Officer , Meaghan Morley , Mental Health Practitioner, Pamela Johnson , Adolescent Health Nurse , Fathiah Raihan – Art Therapist/Placement Student , Supporting a healthy headspace is important for our wellbeing. Here are seven tips on how you can support your mental.

Other School News iCreate Aviation Excursion – Moorabbin Airport, Aim High – Immigration Museum Excursion, Aim High - Inquiry Project Update, i-Create Elite Training students visit the Victorian Institute of Sport, Opening of the Westall SC Museum on Friday 10th October 2025, Education Support staff, Christmas Lunch, 30th October 2025, Photos in the Westall Kitchen, What can I learn?, SINGING, BASS GUITAR, DRUMS, KEYBOARDS/PIANO, CLARINET, FLUTE & SAXOPHONE.

Parent Information Parent Information, School Drop Off and Pick Up, Westall Front Office Opening Hours , Payment Information, Financial Support for Families, Updating Your Contact, Custody and Medical Information, Instrumental Music lessons! , What can I learn?, SINGING, GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, DRUMS, KEYBOARDS/PIANO, CLARINET, FLUTE & SAXOPHONE., Teens Hip Hop Dance Program, Ourplace Services , Join Springvale Scout Group, Greater Dandenong Table Tennis, 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. , Bharathi academy , Maths Online, Arliam Allied Health, Karate for Students, Foster Carer Recruitment for the Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)., Neighbourhood House - home work club and other activities, The Little Swim School, - staff wanted, apply today!

Community News Extreme Hardship Support Program Information Session, Bocca Foods Warehouse Grocery Sales, Cyber Safety and Screen Time , Little Blessing Early Learning Centre, Victoria Police , Podcast Workshops, English as an Additional Language (EAL) , Living Music Southland Service and Tuition, METRO Community Education Team Invitation, Teens Dance Program , Make A Difference, GKR Karate , No Limits Aquila Academy (NLAA) Soccer academy, 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, The Little Swim School, - staff wanted, apply today!

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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Here is what's happening in Sports!

From Sport 360 Weekly Sports Updates

A.F.L.

- an Australian cultural game

The A.F.L. Cultural Footy Game is a fun and inclusive event that celebrates Australia’s love of football while recognising the rich diversity of cultures within the school and community.

Westall students in year 8 are learning basic Australian Rules Football skills such as handballing, marking, kicking, and teamwork before taking part in a modified game that encourages participation, respect, and fair play. The focus is on sharing cultural pride, building connections, and promoting the values of teamwork and belonging — showing how sport can bring people from all backgrounds together.

On Thursday 16th October, the school organized the St Kilda Football Club to run a clinic at lunch and it was a huge success with all ages. Jirah and Noah were great leaders and they helped their teams to play. Year 8s will be playing a Samoan traditional sport called ‘Touch Rugby’ and this will go on for two weeks.

Important 2025 dates

Friday November 14th: Kingston Year 8 Alternative Sports Day
Tuesday November 18th: Kingston Year 7 Alternative Sport Day

Year 7 Girls Table Tennis Team – Regional Finalists!

We are proud to announce that our Year 7 Girls Table Tennis Team earned a place in the Regional Finals after their outstanding performance at the Kingston Tournament in Term 3. The girls impressed so much that they received a special invitation to continue their journey and represent Westall on the bigger stage. The Regional Finals were held at the Dandenong Oasis Table Tennis Centre on October 21st, where our team competed against the best schools in the region.

This achievement is not only a chance for our junior athletes to showcase their skills, determination, and teamwork but also a moment of recognition for their commitment and spirit. It’s an exciting opportunity to inspire others, set new standards of excellence, and proudly represent our school community.

Westall Year 7 Table Tennis are Champions!

The year 7 girls defeated McKinnon Secondary 4 to 2 in the biggest table tennis match to become Southern Region Champions. Now, they will advance to the State Championships.

The players are:

Kim Nguyen

Ghina Reddy

Makhayla Smit

Suri Nguyen

Natalie Dang

Sara Wang

Important 2026 dates and info

Swimming carnival-

Our school House Swimming Carnival will be held on March 10th
Westall Athletics Carnival is booked for August 11th.

Year 7 sports coordinator is Mr Orologas

Year 8 sports coordinator is Mrs Jenkin

Mr Peter Kromlidis

Sports Coordinator

i-Create Elite Training students visit the Victorian Institute of Sport

On the 15th of October, iCreate Elite Training students visited the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) in Albert Park. Students engaged in an informative presentation from Olympic bronze medallist Ryhdian Cowley (racewalking) and future Australian Olympians Charlotte Hodgson (Hockey) and Ryley Rametta (Judo) about what it takes to become an elite athlete.

We were then taken on a tour of the VIS facilities, including the gym and recovery centres, where they saw many Olympic and future-Olympic athletes training. The highlight of the excursion for many of our students was getting to race Rhydian Cowley in a short sprint. Some of our students even managed to beat Rhydian, although they were sprinting while he was only walking.

Mr Steve Orologas

Health and Physical Education Teacher

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