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Principal's Report Report from Westall Secondary College, Principal 2024, School Performance Update – Annual Implementation Plan (AIP), Student Enrolments, Miscellaneous

Assistant Principal (Years 11/12) Report Banner Photo

Assistant Principal (Years 11/12) Report Report from Assistant Principal Jason Tickner, Term 3 Progress Reports , VCE Exam Revision, Summer Uniform

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

Assistant Principal (VM, 9/10) Report Report from Assistant , Principal Travis Mcintosh, VCE Vocational Major Updates

Assistant Principal (Years 7/8) Report Banner Photo

Assistant Principal (Years 7/8) Report Report from Assistant Principal Alice Paget, Curriculum Day (Term 3):, Upcoming events in Term 4:

Senior School Report Message from the , Director of Learning, Senior School , Ms Helen Ifandis , MOORABBIN POLICE – ‘STAY SAFE WORKSHOP’, VCE ART MAKING AND EXHIBITING EXCURSION, VCE ART MAKING AND EXHIBITING EXCURSION – ‘PHARAOH’, UNIOPOLY – YEAR 11

Middle School Report Message from the Director of Learning, Middle School, Ms Michelle Collins, Year 9 English - Romeo and Juliet Performance, Year 9 Global Literacy Excursion to Dandenong Magistrates Court, Year 10 EAL Melbourne Zoo Excursion, Year 9/10 Lit Histories UFO Investigation, Waverley Panthers U16’s

Junior School Report Message from the, Director of Learning, Junior School, Ms Jessika Cichy, Recap of the Term So Far:, Year 7 Excursion to Melbourne Museum, iCreate Masters of the Metaverse ACMI Excursion, Junior School Reading Corner and Stock-Up Station, Heading into the Holidays: Mindfulness

WELC & International Student Report Banner Photo

WELC & International Student Report Message from the International Coordinator and WELC Coordinator , International student Program Report, Important Announcement: Check dates before booking return home flights!, Westall English Language Centre report, Photos of WELC students who have been doing a cooking elective this term

Food Technology and iCreate Westall Cafe Banner Photo

Food Technology and iCreate Westall Cafe Photos from the , Food Technology Coordinator , Ms Leanne Read, Hospitality Excursion to Holmesglen TAFE, Year 9/10 Food Studies Design your own Recipe , Cookery Student Jackson with his Mango Crepes , Commercial Cookery Chicken Portioning

Science & STEM News Report from Science & STEM News , Year 12 Biology -GTAC Excursion, PhysChem Elective, Year 12 Chemistry:, Year 10 Science, Year 8 Science, Science Week 2024

Art/Technology News Here is what's happening in Art and Technology, Year 8 Visual Arts - PHARAOH work in progress Ceramics, Arts Festival 2024

Sports News Here is what's happening in Sports!, Girls succeed in sport, Westall Secondary College Boys Shine at State Badminton Tournament at MSAC, Intermediate Boys Basketball, Updated fitness area in Gym with students working out, Futsal Day Team Photo , MASTER CHESS COMPETITION 2024

Careers & Pathways News Here's what's happening in careers! , Vocational Pathways Evening 14th October 2024, APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIP EMPLOYMENT EVENT, Photos from Apprenticeships and traineeships Presentation, Head Start Newsletter Item, Exploring Trade Options Dat at Holmesglen Institute

Wellbeing Centre News Meet the Wellbeing Team of 2024!, Fun Activities at Wellbeing! , Supporting a healthy headspace is important for our wellbeing. Here are seven tips on how you can support your mental.

Other School News Moorabbin Air Museum Excursion And VARMS: What We Did

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, Kingston Libraries Story Lines 2024 Writing Competition , Teens Hip Hop Dance Program, Ourplace Services , Ordering School Photos from hikari photography , 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. , Our Place Team at Westall Hub, Maths Online, Fit City Events - Duathlon Series at Sandown, Karate for Students, Stage School Australia

Community News Extreme Hardship Support Program Information Session, VicRoads Learner Permit Test Online (LPTO), Holmesglen careers expo and Jobs board, ASRC Foodbank, Dandenong, Make A Difference, Kingston What's On, Join the Movement to Support Local Children!, Youth Leadership and Consultation Opportunities for young people in City of Kingston , Sewing Group , Westall's Sustainable Spring, Yoga for Kids , Kids Art Class, Art Class , Zumba , Yoga , Rowville CLC Term 4, English Conversation, Group , GKR Karate , No Limits Aquila Academy (NLAA) Soccer academy, Oasis Otters Swimming Club , 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, Mazenod Football Club

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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WELC & International Student Report

Ms Debby Morgan & Ms Summer Bao

Message from the International Coordinator and WELC Coordinator

International student Program Report

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,

The second half of Term 3 has been eventful and exciting for our International Student Program, with two major happenings to share!

First, we were honoured to be selected by the Department to feature in this year’s Virtual School Tour. Each year, only a handful of schools are chosen, and it was a privilege to have a professional filming team onsite to promote our school to a global audience.

The virtual tour showcased our school's welcoming environment, exceptional facilities, and diverse academic and cultural opportunities for international students. Special thanks to all the students and staff who supported this special filming project.

Second, our Year 12 international students have been participating in a series of Wellness Workshops aimed at supporting their well-being during this crucial academic year. In Week 6, students enjoyed a lively wild animal incursion, which allowed them to connect with nature and take a refreshing break from their studies. In Week 8, the focus shifted to mindfulness with a unique and calming chocolate meditation session, combining indulgence with relaxation techniques to help them stay centred.

We look forward to continuing these enriching activities and supporting our international students as they navigate their academic journeys!

Important Announcement: Check dates before booking return home flights!

To ensure compliance with our ISP attendance policy, we kindly request that all students check term dates before booking flights (see below). This policy is in place to guarantee students meet their academic obligations and fully participate in end-of-year school activities.

We understand the excitement of returning home, but adhering to this policy will prevent any disruptions to your studies.

2024 Term 3

Term start: 15 July

Term Finish: 20 Sep

Leave Date No Earlier than:

21 Sep 2024

Return Date No Later Than:

6 Oct 2024

2024 Term 4

Term Start: 7 October

Term Finish: 20 Dec (Yr 7 to 9)

6th Dec (Yr 10 - 11)

Leave Date No Earlier than:

21 Dec 2024 (Yr 7 to 9)

7 Dec 2024 (Yr 10 - 11)

Return Date No Later Than:

27 Jan 2024

Ms Summer Bao

International Coordinator

Westall English Language Centre report

We are fast approaching the end of the term and have continued to enrol students over the past few weeks with 6 new students joining our Language Centre. We now have 56 students and are running five classes.

Students have had several extra-curricular events over the last few weeks. These include a Respectful Relationship session with our school nurse, Westall Athletics Day and a Meet the Lifeguard Workshop. Students also participated in several Arts Week events this week including the Photo booth and Lego City.

Some of our students represented Westall at an inter-school badminton competition, too. We are very proud of our students for always trying new things and participating. This is a wonderful skill to have throughout their lives and we hope they continue to engage with all the wonderful opportunities their schools offer them in the future.

The Westall Care values are values we try to have as foundation principles in our Language Centre and we congratulate Shahab, Zinat and Elmira for receiving a Westall Care certificate over the last few weeks!

About 13 students will exit our language Centre at the end of this term and these students are preparing for their graduation on the final day of term. We congratulate these students on successful completion of their English program and wish them all the best for next term!

We wish all WELC students a safe and happy holiday starting on Saturday 21 September. School will start again on Monday 7 October. At this time, students should wear summer uniform which includes summer dresses or shorts and school shirts.