Assistant Principal (Years 7/8) Report 

Report from Assistant Principal Years Yr 7/8

Alice Paget

Dear Westall SC community,

I would like to congratulate all the Year 7s and 8s on their achievements this year, from both a learning and wellbeing perspective. 

We welcomed our new Year 7s into the College last week for our Orientation Day, who took part in a range of activities day they are feeling confident and prepared for their transition into Secondary School. We look forward to them joining us next year in the College. 

I would also like to highlight some of the important work that has been happening in our new Brain Care subject this Semester, in Year 7 and 8. Students have engaged in weekly lessons and activities around the key principles of Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness, and Emotional Literacy to build resilience. The Resilience Project is an evidenced based program that aims to support mental health in the classroom and family home. This is done through building knowledge, skills and capabilities in 3 key pillars that have been proven to cultivate positive emotion (Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness).

There is a great opportunity for you to reinforce these habits over the holiday period. Perhaps you could ask your child or young person a few prompts each week:

• What has been your biggest achievement at school this year?
• What are you grateful for today?
• What made you smile today?
• What is your favourite mindfulness activity?
• When do you feel your happiest? Where are you? Why do you feel your happiest?

Sub-school and School Improvement Team for 2026:

I would like to welcome some new members to our sub-school roles and leadership position for next year. I have summarised the Coordinators and other key contacts at the school below for your perusal.

We are also welcoming 6 new teachers into the College next years, as our school continues to grow. 

Wishing all members of our college community a wonderful and safe holiday season and I look forward to welcoming you back in the new year.

Warm regards, 

Ms Alice Paget

Assistant Principal (Years 7/8)