Middle School Report

Message from the

Director of Learning

Middle School

The current academic year has seen many students in Years 9 and 10 making a commendable start, displaying enthusiasm, and actively participating in various learning opportunities within the classroom. Their commitment to maintaining a high level of attendance has contributed to a positive and conducive learning environment.

However, it has come to our attention that a significant number of students across the middle school have yet to acquire the Oxford package, which provides access to textbooks for their four core subjects. This has posed a notable learning challenge for these students, limiting their ability to fully engage with the curriculum. We encourage parents to ensure their children have the necessary resources to optimize their learning experience.

Looking forward to next term, our Year 10 students are gearing up for their work experience placements. To prepare for this this our students have participated in Work Experience workshops, aiming to inform and equip them with the skills necessary for structured workplace settings. This initiative aligns with our commitment to offering holistic education that extends beyond the classroom. In anticipation of the challenges that lie ahead, our Year 10 students will also participate in Time Management workshops conducted by Elevate. These workshops are designed to enhance their organizational skills and equip them with effective time management strategies, which will be valuable not only for their academic pursuits but also for future endeavours.

While celebrating the successes of our students, it is essential to address concerns related to uniform compliance. It has been observed that a portion of students is not consistently wearing the correct uniform to school. We would like to emphasize the importance of adhering to the uniform policy, as it fosters a sense of belonging and creates a conducive learning environment. Students repeatedly violating this policy without valid reasons may face consequences, including being sent home, and we may organize parent meetings to address this matter.

In conclusion, the positive start to the academic year in Middle School is evident through the active engagement of students in their learning journey. As we move forward, we are committed to addressing challenges such as access to learning resources and providing workshops that prepare our students for real-world experiences. By reinforcing the significance of time management and uniform compliance, we aim to create a supportive environment that nurtures the overall development of our students. Together, as a school community, we look forward to a successful and enriching academic year.

Thank you,

Middle School Sub-school

City of Kingston Immunisation Program for Year 7 and Year 10

As part of the National Immunisation Program Year 7 and Year 10 secondary school students can receive free immunisations as part of the Secondary School Immunisation Program. As part of this program vaccines are given at school by nurse immunisers from Kingston Council.

Students who miss the school session can also access the free vaccines from a GP, or their local council immunisation community service.

Kingston Council’s Immunisation Team will be attending Westall Secondary on

Friday 19 April 2024

We are offering all students in year 10 the opportunity to receive the following free vaccination.

Nimenrix Meningococcal ACWY 1 dose

This year for your convenience, we have introduced a new Parent or Guardian online consent system via the Dept of Health’s Central Immunisation records Victoria (CIRV) portal.

It is important that you let us know if you are consenting YES or NO to the vaccination being done at school. (Please note: Click EDIT to consent or deny vaccination to be done at school)
Complete a Medicare number where applicable.
Vaccinations will not be given to a student without Parent or Guardian consent.

To consent for a year 10 student

Click here: Westall Sec Year 10 immunisation Link