From the Principal's Desk

Term 4 is always a unique time in the life of a secondary college. It is a time filled with opportunity, reflection, celebration and, for many of our students, the culmination of a year of hard work, growth and achievement. While we look ahead to the end of the school year, it is important that we approach these final weeks with enthusiasm, purpose and a strong commitment to making everyday count.

We are at midterm and at the end of our 2026 curriculum program with most year levels preparing for their final assessments and our examination period and most importantly getting organised for STEP-UP classes into the 2027 year level groups. You will find that each of the Assistant Principal and Year Level leader level reports within this newsletter and our weekly family bulletins will be outlining the important events and dates for all students.  It is important to note down the dates for our re-enrolment and 2027 goal setting interviews with families. Again, the school will provide this opportunity for staff, parents/carers, and students to work in partnerships to achieve the best outcomes for all students.

We ask that parents/carers continue to also support the College processes by ensuring you attend these important interviews but also by helping your children each day to get to school on time, in their summer uniform and with their school supplies ‘ready to learn’.  Please note our administration and student services teams are available to all families if any assistance is required to ensure these expectations are met and to support the necessary preparation for the 2027 school year. 

It has been wonderful to see so many families attend various celebrations over this term. The Arts, Technology Awards night and Show, and our enrichment class productions, Spanish Immersion graduation and Music nights to name only a few. Our students continue to impress the whole school community with their various talents extending this year beyond our gates with entries into various competitions. It has been a privilege to celebrate their successes with many coming in first place for their entries. 

Invitations to our Annual Awards afternoon will be sent shortly and we will once again be able to welcome families to the school to celebrate student achievements. We are very pleased with all our student’s results thus far, with all showing improvements from 2025. This proves that our students take their learning seriously and we applaud their effort and commitment.

We farewell our Year 12 Cohort

We also marked the start of the year 12 VCE examination period. The year 12 students have finished their formal classes and more significantly, the end of their secondary schooling. Students can sometimes feel overwhelmed but consistent effort, motivation and revision will assist them to be prepared and achieve their personal best during the examination period for students from year 7 to 12.  I thank the students for their dedication and commitment, and I also thank and applaud the significant contribution made by their teachers.

During this term we were able to share some time with the Year 12 cohort at our whole school graduation assembly, the year 12 breakfast and of course our annual Year 12 Valedictory dinner. Whilst it is sad to say goodbye to the students who have given so much to our school community - academically, musically, through their sporting achievements, their leadership and mentoring of younger students, and their daily contributions over their six years at Wyndham Central College - I can’t help but be enthusiastic and optimistic about their future endeavours as we reflect on their achievements and growth as young adults. I hope that during their time at WCC each student has gained the lifelong learning strategies that will provide future success. 

I would also like to take the opportunity to thank our school captains; Pam Vichittavong and Racquel Grey, and our Vice Captains; Manning Bricknell, Tobias Hoy and Alex Ochi, for their leadership and representation of the student body. They have led by example, shown outstanding commitment to their roles, organized many activities throughout the year and have really enhanced our school spirit. They have been exceptional role models, and I could not have asked the student body to elect more appropriately qualified young adults to successfully undertake the roles and responsibilities of our College School Captain roles in 2026.

On behalf of School council, the Principal executive team and our year 12 students I would like to also take the opportunity to thank the following leaders, teachers and support personnel for their outstanding educational leadership, dedication, hard work and the copious amounts of time and effort in providing the Year 12 students with the guidance and motivation necessary to successfully complete their final year of secondary education. 

Firstly our year 12 Year level leader, Mr. Harpreet Singh and coordinator, Ms.  Claudia Esquivel, the Senior Years Managers Ms. Nicole Corsetti and Mr Edward Hatzis, Pathways leader Mrs. Pina Siragusano, the Year 12 tutor teachers and educational support staff, in particular Ms Kerri De Domenico and our Senior Years Assistant Principal Ms Rebecca Sandlant.

To the parents, it has been a pleasure for the school to work with you so closely over the past 6 years. For those of you that are finishing your secondary education journey with the WCC School community please be aware that we are available to support your children into the future, especially with their pathway planning. Once a Wyndham Central College graduate your child becomes put of our alumni and we make ourselves available well into their futures. 

On behalf of the College community, I wish the Year 12 cohort good health and academic success, both in their examinations, completion of VET and VM modules and in their future studies and careers. I am proud to be leading this College and am confident that the year 12 students have the capacity to make a positive difference in their own lives, our local community and to society.

I wish them all good health and thank each of them for their contribution to our WCC community and hope that they take the time to share their future journey with us.

I encourage every member of our community to embrace the opportunities that Term 4 brings. 

Let us continue to demonstrate our college values through kindness, respect, responsibility and a willingness to strive for excellence. Small actions make a big difference, whether that is encouraging a classmate, showing appreciation to a teacher, contributing positively to a school activity or simply approaching each day with a positive attitude.

As we move through Term 4, I ask that we keep our focus firmly on finishing well. Let us make the most of the opportunities ahead, acknowledge the progress we have made and continue to set high expectations for ourselves and one another.

Let's make everyday count, celebrate every success, and finish the year on a high note!

I look forward to sharing in the many successes and celebrations that this final term will bring.

Leanne Gagatsis - Principal

Creating a Community of High Expectations 

Respect, Cooperation and Excellence