Parent Information
School Drop Off and Pick Up
Parents please be aware that car drop offs are not allowed at the front of the school due to safety reasons. Please park on Rosebank Ave when dropping off students.
Westall Front Office Opening Hours
Please be aware that school front office hours are open at 8:30 am to 4:15pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4pm Friday.
Payment Information
Ongoing support of our families ensures that our school is able to offer the best possible education and provisions for our students. We want to thank you for all your support, whether that’s through fundraising or volunteering your time. This makes a huge difference to our school and the programs we can offer.
Financial Support for Families
Westall Secondary College understands that some families may experience financial difficulty and offers a range of support options, including:
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) – Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. Each family receives $225 per year paid for each eligible secondary school student. Payments are made directly to the school and are linked to the student. If you applied last year, you do not need to re-apply unless your circumstances have changed.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.a
For families who elect to pay the Voluntary contributions School Council is offering the following options for payment of the Charges and Contributions:
a) Full amount at the beginning of Term 1, or
b) Payment at the beginning of each Term (4 instalments), or
c) Half-yearly payment: beginning of Terms 1 and 3 (2 instalments).
For a confidential discussion about alternative payment arrangements, contact: 9546 3233 or
email westall.sc@education.vic.gov.au -attention to
Alice Paget - Assistant Principal - Year levels 7/ 8 OR
Travis McIntosh - Acting Assistant Principal - Year levels 9/10
Jason Tickner - Assistant Principal - Year levels 11/12
Payments can be made via Compass, credit card, BPay, or Eftpos. Please contact our office on 9546 3233 for further details.
Please be aware that school front office hours are open at 8:30 am to 4:15pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4pm Friday.
Updating Your Contact, Custody and Medical Information
Have you moved house or changed phone numbers?
If so, please remember to fill in a ‘Change of Details’ form (attached below). The form can also be collected from the General Office. Please return this form as soon as possible. It is important that we have your most current details for general purposes and in the case of an emergency. It is also important that you keep your mobile phone and email address details up to date on Compass. This is to ensure you do not miss out on vital information, including student attendance alerts, student report information, curriculum days, etc. Similarly, with emergency contact details, any custody arrangements and medical details, please ensure these are current.
Victoria Police invites Victorians to complete the Community Sentiment Survey
From 1 May to 31 May 2024 the annual survey is open which supports our commitment to Neighbourhood Policing, and asks Victorians to tell us their key safety concerns, how they would like to interact with police (outside of an emergency) and where we can focus efforts to prevent and deter crime. The survey is quick, anonymous and for people of all backgrounds who live, work and socialise in Victoria.
Accessing the survey
The survey is available from 1 May 2024 via the Engage Victoria website at: engage.vic.gov.au/vicpol-2024
This year we also have accessible survey formats available.
How we’ll use responses
Survey responses help us identify the issues our communities care most about, and help us develop local ways to tackle them. This includes working with partners on local safety plans to understand and address the key drivers of local crime and safety concerns.
In the coming months, Victoria Police will share a summary of key findings on the Engage Victoria website. Local summaries will also be shared on Victoria Police Facebook (Eyewatch) pages.
Sharing the survey with your networks
A Stakeholder Kit is attached with more information, and links to promotional materials.
You can help support survey promotions by:
- completing the survey yourselves and in your households
- forwarding this email and stakeholder kit to your professional networks
- sharing links to the survey via social media posts and stories
- printing and displaying flyers in public or community spaces
- displaying screen tiles on public or community display screens
- including short news items in newsletters
For more information
If anyone wants to find out more about the survey, they can contact Victoria Police at SDTC-PROGRAM-MGT-OFF@police.vic.gov.au
Michelle LINDSAY
Leading Senior Constable 35136
SD2 Proactive Policing Unit1011 Nepean Hwy Moorabbin, 3189 (: 9556 6190 6: 9556 6324 DX: 212145
Childcare Subsidy Information
Ourplace Services
South East Community Links - Drama program for Term 2 (Week 2-8), 2024
Unleash your creativity and discover your voice on stage! Join South East Community Links’s drama program to explore new worlds, express yourself through the magic of theatre and performance. It is beginner friendly and a chance to have fun and connect with yourself and those around you.
The program will be on Wednesday’s from 3:30-5pm during Term 2 (Week 2-8). It will be run from Westall Community Hub.
To express interest or find out more, contact Jessie (Program Coordinator) at 0421 331 822 or jtang@secl.org.au
Jessie Tang (she/they)
Youth Support Practitioner - Engage
South East Community Links
Every person counts, every system fair.
Shops 2-4, 49 Douglas Street, Noble Park VIC 3174
T: (03) 9547 0511
M: 0421 331 822
Working days: Monday to Friday
South East Community Links respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and we pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.
Flier attached about Term 2 Drama program on at the Westall Community Hub, Wed. 3:30-5pm.
Give a new beginning in your local community Support The Salvation Army’s 60th Red Shield Appeal
The Salvation Army in Kingston City, based in Dingley, is urging the local community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal, which will raise vital funds to continue supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our region.
Across the country, the Salvos are aiming to raise $38 million for the Red Shield Appeal, which is Australia’s largest and longest-running door-knock appeal. This year, Australia’s most trusted charity* is celebrating 60 years of the Red Shield Appeal.
“Times are tough. We are seeing more people come through our doors every week, new families who have never done it this tough before, and people are feeling the pinch. They are skipping meals, unable to afford utility bills or medication for their kids. This is why we need your support,” said The Salvation Army’s Major Jennifer Cloke.
There are many ways you can get involved – collections in shopping centres or other key locations, door-knocking, online fundraising or organising a collection at your workplace, school or sporting event.
“There is no better way to support your community than through volunteering and we would love to have you as part of our Red Shield Appeal army this year. Grab a mate, some work colleagues or the entire family and join us. We can’t do our work in the community without you,” said Major Andrea Elkington.
The Red Shield Appeal weekend is May 25 and 26, but there are many volunteering opportunities throughout the month of May. If you are able to give some of your time, please reach out to your local Salvos by emailing andrea.elkington@salvationarmy.org.au
Major Cloke said: “The Kingston and surrounding regions need your support more than ever. The Salvos are grateful for the generosity we have received over the past 60 years of the Red Shield Appeal and we hope to see our community come together again this year as we seek to make it another 60 years. From 1st July through to end of April 2024, The Salvation Army – Kingston City Salvos has given out over $333,000.00 of Emergency Relief and the need is growing ”. All funds raised locally will remain in the local community, allowing the Salvos to meet the specific needs of the most disadvantaged and marginalised members of our region.
Across Australia last year, through The Salvation Army’s network of over 400 centres and 2,000 services in areas such as homelessness, family and domestic violence, youth, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, financial hardship and much more, the Salvos provided:-
- Assistance to one person every 17 seconds
- More than 1.67 million sessions of care to over 250,000 people in need
- Over 1.2 million bed nights to those who needed accommodation
- More than 1.63 million meals to those who accessed our homelessness services.
Volunteers for Red Shield Appeal needed for Sunday May 26th
The Salvation Army is seeking the support of parents and community people to assist on Sunday 26th May at the corner of Warrigal Road and Centre Dandenong Roads, Cheltenham. It would be great to see teams of people who are part of the Westall Secondary College community chatting and rattling some tins! We would be asking for about two to three hours of people's time anywhere from 9am to 5pm.
We are aiming to have at least 30 volunteers so that we are able to operate in shifts with 10 people on at a time. We see this as a great opportunity for your staff to join us as a team and work to raise much needed funds for Kingston Corps so that we are able to continue to provide the various services that we do for our community's most vulnerable.
We would love to hear from you by the 17th May if you can help out. Alternatively, if there is a larger group a response to this email would be great. Any support you can offer us would be greatly appreciated. The day itself is going to be fun, please don't hesitate to reach out if you require more information or have any questions.
Andrea Elkington (Major)
Corps Officer – Team Member
Kingston City Salvos
Victoria
The Salvation Army Australia Territory
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Berry St Foster Carer
Interested in becoming a Foster Carer ph. 1800 816 037 or enquire today at berrystreet.org.au/fostercare
Sustainable Schools
Second-Hand Textbooks and Uniforms
Police Safety Advice
Free Trial for Maths Online
Maths Online is offering a free trial for their mathematics tutoring program. Please refer to the flier or website www.mathsonline.com.au
Direct enquiries to Sarah Murray
Ph. 1300 88 2045 or email sarah.murray@mathsonline.com.au
Autism Connect
Saver Plus Program, delivered through Berry Street.
Saver Plus is a free matched savings and financial education program that matches participants’ savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500, for education costs such as uniforms, books, excursions, sports fees and laptops. Over 55,000 participants have benefitted from Saver Plus.
With the increasing cost of living impacting so many Australian families, helping to ease the financial strain for low-income earners where able, is important to our team at Berry Street. The advice provided through our Money Minded program is intended to not only assist families to achieve their saving goal of $500, but to develop lifelong financial skills and habits as well as build their financial confidence.
About Saver Plus
Saver Plus was developed by Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ in 2003 and is now delivered nationally through Berry Street and The Smith Family. The program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and ANZ.
Participants set a savings goal for education costs, make regular deposits into a savings account over 10 months, and attend financial skills workshops. At the end of the program their savings are matched by ANZ, dollar for dollar, up to $500, to be used for education costs such as uniforms, books, excursions, sports fees, and laptops.
Participants are also supported over the 10 months by one of our dedicated Savings Coaches who will stay connected with the participant to guide them through the program.
Parents are eligible to join Saver Plus if they meet all the following the criteria:
- be over 18 years old.
- have a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession card.
- be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
- have some regular income from work (themselves or their partner) including casual, part-time, full-time or seasonal employment; and
- have a child enrolled at school (or enrolled to start school) or attend vocational education themselves.
Please find attached further information on the program and contacts for Saver Plus.
Our Place Team at Westall Hub
Our Place is a community organisation at Westall. We work in the new building between the Westall Hub and Westall Primary School. Our Community Facilitators Fatima and Natura are here to support parents to connect with each other and help them to find out about services and events at Westall.
In 2024 we will host regular morning teas on Tuesdays, and craft activities every second Tuesday with parents from the Primary School – and Westall Secondary parents are very welcome to take part. We will also be finding out if parents are interested in Adult English Language classes. We will be in touch next year to keep you informed about what is happening. You can drop by to say hello any time, or email at westall@ourplace.org.au.
Colleen
Our Place Team,
Partnerships Manager
| Westall Hub Our Place Team Phone | +61 431 488 630 |
Victoria Police
Maths Online
MathsOnline is a program to help students succeed and build maths confidence. With over 1,400 video tutorials and 50,000 interactive questions and worksheets, MathsOnline helps guide your students through their exam revision lesson by lesson. See information below and refer to attached flier.
Stage School Australia
A performing arts school for young people aged 4-18 years, who offer singing, dancing and drama classes in over 24 venues across Melbourne. Classes encourage confidence, communication skills, co-operation, and creativity.
For further information contact
phone (03) 8199 8344
or look up stageschool.com.au
