KEY INFORMATION & DATES

Term 1 2026 Key Dates

Compass Logins

Need Help Logging into Compass? We’re Here to Support You!

We understand that accessing Compass is an important way to stay connected with your child’s learning, school updates, reports, and events. 

If you are having any difficulty logging in or navigating the Compass portal, we’re here to help.

If you have forgotten your login details, need assistance resetting your password, or would like support using any features within Compass, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office. We can provide step-by-step guidance or arrange a time to assist you.

Your partnership is important to us, and we want to ensure every family can confidently access Compass.

Please contact the office via phone or email if you need support.

Important Reminder! 

Hi all, 

A reminder to all students to please be vigilant and safe when coming to and from school with road safety. When crossing the road, students are to use school crossings and traffic lights. We ask students to be aware of their surroundings, especially when wearing headphones and/or on devices. Student safety is the number one priority. We have had a number of concerned phone calls from members of the public in regards to students crossing the road. I encourage parents/carers to please discuss the importance of behaving safely around roads with your children.

Thanks,

Warwick Lamb

Assistant Principal 

COLLEGE ABSENCE

OPTION 1:

Enter the absence on your Compass parent portal. To do this, press the shortcuts option at the bottom middle of the page, before selecting 'submit attendance note'.

OPTION 2:

Ph: 03 5277 1177, attendance line (press 1)

*Please leave a message and include date of absence, parent/carer name, student name, reason of absence, and phone number.

OPTION 3:

Email our Attendance Officer Anthe Petrovics - attendance@whc.vic.edu.au 

Please include the student's name, year level, date of absence and reason.

If an absence is not reported, you will receive an automated message at 10am the morning of the absence, then a follow up message for you to explain the absence.

Thank you to the parents who are already doing this.

The importance of attendance 

At Western Heights College, we prioritise regular school attendance. Attending school every day means experiencing what counts – the learning, friendship, fun and opportunities that can shape your child’s future.

We understand that there are times when your child will need to miss school but to ensure minimal disruption to their education, please consider scheduling family holidays or medical/dental appointments outside of school time. 

If your child is having difficulty attending school, please reach out to their relevant LCL through Compass about getting support. 

For more information about the importance of everyday attendance, see the 

Attendance and Missing School link. 

Remember, Every Day Counts.

Lost Property

Our lost properties are located in the Admin building and Green building.

Please advise your child to check these locations if they have misplaced any belongings.

2026 Daily Structure & Bell Times

Learning Community Leaders:

• Year 7 LCL's: Marli McCarthy & Jackson Ramus
• Year 8 LCL's: Brent Watson & Martin West
• Year 9 LCL's: Harley McCarthy & Kate Whitten
• Year 10 LCL's: Stephanie Sutton & Cameron Parker
• Year 11 LCL: James Haworth
• Year 12 LCL: Brett Bullock
• VM/VPC LCL: Kendall Carracher
• Year 7 Sub School Leader:  Andy Erwin
• Year 8 Sub School Leader: Lauren Marino 
• Year 9 Sub School Leader: Lucas Wintels
• Year 10 Sub School Leader: Julie McNamara
• Year 11-12 Sub School Leader: Joey McArlein
• VM/VPC Sub School Leader: Amanda Dickson
• SSP Sub School Leader: Renee Lane