School Drop Off and Pick Up

Parents please be aware that car drop offs are not allowed at the front of the school due to safety reasons. Please park on Rosebank Ave when dropping off students.

Westall Front Office Opening Hours

Please be aware that school front office hours are open at 8:30 am to 4:15pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4pm Friday.

Payment Information

Ongoing support of our families ensures that our school is able to offer the best possible education and provisions for our students. We want to thank you for all your support, whether that’s through fundraising or volunteering your time. This makes a huge difference to our school and the programs we can offer.

Financial Support for Families

Westall Secondary College understands that some families may experience financial difficulty and offers a range of support options, including:

Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) – Families holding a valid means-tested concession card or temporary foster parents are eligible to apply. Each family receives $225 per year paid for each eligible secondary school student. Payments are made directly to the school and are linked to the student. If you applied last year, you do not need to re-apply unless your circumstances have changed.

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/csef.a

For families who elect to pay the Voluntary contributions School Council is offering the following options for payment of the Charges and Contributions:

a) Full amount at the beginning of Term 1, or

b) Payment at the beginning of each Term (4 instalments), or

c) Half-yearly payment: beginning of Terms 1 and 3 (2 instalments).

For a confidential discussion about alternative payment arrangements, contact: 9546 3233 or

email westall.sc@education.vic.gov.au -attention to

Alice Paget - Assistant Principal - Year levels 7/ 8 OR

Travis McIntosh - Assistant Principal - Year levels 9/10

Jason Tickner - Assistant Principal - Year levels 11/12

Payments can be made via Compass, credit card, BPay, or Eftpos. Please contact our office on 9546 3233 for further details.

Please be aware that school front office hours are open at 8:30 am to 4:15pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4pm Friday.

Updating Your Contact, Custody and Medical Information

Have you moved house or changed phone numbers?

If so, please remember to fill in a ‘Change of Details’ form (attached below). The form can also be collected from the General Office. Please return this form as soon as possible. It is important that we have your most current details for general purposes and in the case of an emergency. It is also important that you keep your mobile phone and email address details up to date on Compass. This is to ensure you do not miss out on vital information, including student attendance alerts, student report information, curriculum days, etc. Similarly, with emergency contact details, any custody arrangements and medical details, please ensure these are current.

Year 7/ 10 Immunisation

For any students who have missed their immunisation and would like to still receive it. Please find information below on where you can still get immunised.

Instrumental Music lessons!

What can I learn?

SINGING, GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, DRUMS, KEYBOARDS/PIANO, CLARINET, FLUTE & SAXOPHONE.

If your student is interested in having instrumental lessons as school, talk to Mr Coco and he will talk to you about any questions you may have.

The lesson time changes each week, so students don’t miss out on the same class every time. Lesson times are 35 minutes in duration.

Lesson fees are $100 for the year and an extra $100 for instrument hire.

(For Drums, guitar/bass guitar or Piano/Keyboard instrumental hire does not apply). If you are eligible for the CSEF (if your parents/guardians) have a Health Care Card, you don’t have to pay these fees. If you are unsure, ask Dung at the front office.

Instrumental music enrolment forms may be collected from the front office or from Mr Coco or Mrs Mcalister (Instrumental Music room).

Students already enrolled in lessons have been practicing hard in preparation for their first performance of 2025 for HARMONY DAY!

Mr Michael Coco

Instrumental Music Coordinator

Michael.coco@education.vic.gov.au

Teens Hip Hop Dance Program

We offer after-school teens’ hip hop dance programs tailored for all age groups. Attached is a copy of our program flyer. We’d be thrilled to welcome your students to join us!

Lilia - Admin | Ascendant Dance Company

W: www.ascendantdancecompany.com.au

A: 3/73 Main Road, Clayton South

Y: Ascendant DC Youtube

E: ascendant.dc@gmail.com

I: https://www.instagram.com/ascendantdancecompany/

Ourplace Services

Join Springvale Scout Group

Our Venturer Group is specifically for 14-17 year old youth And Rovers are 18-26 year olds (VCE AGE).

Scouting provides Youth with an extra-curricular activity that develops both personal development, community engagement and a sense of adventure in a safe environment.

All Youth who would like to try out scouting receive a 3 week free trial.

See attached brochure for details.

Melinda Young

(Scout Leader - 2nd Springvale Scout Group)

Parent Information Sessions Turning in to Teens

Koorie Academy free boys basketball clinic for mob

See attached flier and details below

Jump! Dandenong School Swimming Programs

We run Swimming and water safety lessons at Dandenong using our curriculum to help cater for student needs. Swimming and Water Safety is a physical skill. Physical Skills must be practised regularly, or they will be forgotten. Industry experts recommend that all school-age students are given the opportunity to attend a swimming program every year to ensure that swimming competencies and skills are developed and practised regularly.

About Jump! swim schools curriculum

At Jump! The Implementation of this high quality, activity-based educational program is designed to better integrate student learning outcomes into real-world settings, offering students the opportunity to learn and understand essential components of personal survival and water safety elements, while concurrently in addition to the development of establishing strong and effective swimming technique.

Gain maximum participation and practise time activities that encourage, mentor, and support the learning process where they are active for most of the lesson.
Be empowered to think, discuss, and decide through experiential based learning where mentoring, guidance and challenge encourages them to use and enhance their knowledge, skill, and understanding.
Learn and understand essential components of survival and water safety elements while concurrently in addition to the development of establishing strong and effective swimming technique.
Be supported by professional, qualified teachers as they progress through the curriculum.
Build upon existing skills and aim to improve efficiency in stroke technique, which will enable them to enjoy swimming for both recreation and competition.

What to expect in the Jump!

Programs can be run in term blocks or intensive periods depending on your requirements and availability. The program will give you: Designed levels for Primary and Secondary students of all ages and abilities. Progression through the program is achieved by meeting the assessment criteria clearly defined for each level and ability.

Certificates are awarded for completion of levels at the end of the program.

Duration per lesson: 45 minutes

How to Book: Email us at dandenong@jumpswimschools.com.au

or Call us 0430143772

Berry St Foster Carer

Interested in becoming a Foster Carer

Ph. 1800 816 037 or enquire today at berrystreet.org.au/fostercare

Download and Share our Digital Resources

Camilla Feather

Regional Recruitment and Community Engagement Foster Care

t: 03 9239 1400 | m: 0499 935 852 e: cfeather@berrystreet.org.au

w: www.berrystreet.org.au

Sustainable Schools

Second-Hand Textbooks and Uniforms

Free Trial for Maths Online

Maths Online is offering a free trial for their mathematics tutoring program. Please refer to the flier or website www.mathsonline.com.au

Direct enquiries to Sarah Murray

Ph. 1300 88 2045 or email sarah.murray@mathsonline.com.au

Autism Connect

Saver Plus Program, delivered through Berry Street.

Saver Plus is a free matched savings and financial education program that matches participants’ savings, dollar for dollar, up to $500, for education costs such as uniforms, books, excursions, sports fees and laptops. Over 55,000 participants have benefitted from Saver Plus.

With the increasing cost of living impacting so many Australian families, helping to ease the financial strain for low-income earners where able, is important to our team at Berry Street. The advice provided through our Money Minded program is intended to not only assist families to achieve their saving goal of $500, but to develop lifelong financial skills and habits as well as build their financial confidence.

About Saver Plus

Saver Plus was developed by Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ in 2003 and is now delivered nationally through Berry Street and The Smith Family. The program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and ANZ.

Participants set a savings goal for education costs, make regular deposits into a savings account over 10 months, and attend financial skills workshops. At the end of the program their savings are matched by ANZ, dollar for dollar, up to $500, to be used for education costs such as uniforms, books, excursions, sports fees, and laptops.

Participants are also supported over the 10 months by one of our dedicated Savings Coaches who will stay connected with the participant to guide them through the program.

Parents are eligible to join Saver Plus if they meet all the following the criteria:

be over 18 years old.
have a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession card.
be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
have some regular income from work (themselves or their partner) including casual, part-time, full-time or seasonal employment; and
have a child enrolled at school (or enrolled to start school) or attend vocational education themselves.

Please find attached further information on the program and contacts for Saver Plus.

Our Place Team at Westall Hub

Our Place is a community organisation at Westall. We work in the new building between the Westall Hub and Westall Primary School. Our Community Facilitators Fatima and Natura are here to support parents to connect with each other and help them to find out about services and events at Westall.

In 2024 we will host regular morning teas on Tuesdays, and craft activities every second Tuesday with parents from the Primary School – and Westall Secondary parents are very welcome to take part. We will also be finding out if parents are interested in Adult English Language classes. We will be in touch next year to keep you informed about what is happening. You can drop by to say hello any time, or email at westall@ourplace.org.au.

Colleen

Our Place Team,

Partnerships Manager

Westall Hub Our Place Team Phone

+61 431 488 630

colleen@ourplace.org.au or westall@ourplace.org.au.

Maths Online

MathsOnline is a program to help students succeed and build maths confidence. With over 1,400 video tutorials and 50,000 interactive questions and worksheets, MathsOnline helps guide your students through their exam revision lesson by lesson. See information below and refer to attached flier.

Fit City Events - Duathlon Series at Sandown

An invitation to families - Fit City Events invites parents, students and community members to participate in the upcoming Victorian Duathlon Series taking place at Sandown on Saturday, 29 June.

This event offers both kids and adult options to run, ride, and run around the racetrack, providing a fun and healthy activity for everyone.

As a special offer invitation to your students and their families, use the code WTK72 at checkout on vicduathlon.com for a discount on registration. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing your community at Sandown!

Maryelaine Sacdalan

Fit City Events

Karate for Students

Contact;

Tri Le Nguyen

Membership Consultant

P: 0426 191 218

E: tnguyen@gkrkarate.com

W: gkrkarate.com

Stage School Australia

A performing arts school for young people aged 4-18 years, who offer singing, dancing and drama classes in over 24 venues across Melbourne. Classes encourage confidence, communication skills, co-operation, and creativity.

For further information contact

phone (03) 8199 8344

or look up stageschool.com.au

Principal's Report

Mr Tristan Lanarus

Report from Westall Secondary College Principal

2024 School Annual Report