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Principal's Report Report from Westall Secondary College Principal, 2024 School Annual Report

Assistant Principal (Years 11/12) Report Banner Photo

Assistant Principal (Years 11/12) Report Report from Assistant Principal Yr 11/12, Jason Tickner, Senior School Reflection, Progress Reports and Parent-Teacher Conferences, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

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

Assistant Principal (VM, 9/10) Report Report from Assistant Principal VM, Yr 9/10, Travis McIntosh, Yr 10 Immunisation

Assistant Principal (Years 7/8) Report Banner Photo

Assistant Principal (Years 7/8) Report Report from Assistant Principal Years Yr 7/8, Alice Paget, How are NAPLAN results used?, Yr 7 Immunisation

Senior School Report Message from the , Director of Learning , Senior School , Mr Denholm Pickering , Life of an Accountant Incursion, Continuing Programs, Year 12 Legal Studies, International Women’s Day – March Forward , Year 11 Biology Experiments, Luna Park Physics Excursion Article

Middle School Report Message from , the Director of Learning, Middle School, Ms Michelle Collins , Year 10 Immunisations, Year 10 Work Experience, Year 9 NAPLAN, Year 9 Morrisby Career Profiling, Year 9/ 10 Lit Histories Excursion, Year 9 and 10 Forensic Science

Junior School Report Message from the, Director of Learning, Junior School, Miss Jessika Cichy, Recap of the Term, NAPLAN Success – Well Done, Year 7s!, Year 8 Global Literacy Excursion – Half Moon Bay, Upcoming Events & Notices, Junior School Triumph Days (1st to 2nd April 2025, Wk 10), CAT Season & Reports , Balancing Rest & Routine Over the Holidays, Caring for Others – Hands-Off Policy, Term 2 – Winter Uniform, Thank You & Looking Ahead, Year 7 Immunisations

WELC & International Student Report Banner Photo

WELC & International Student Report Message from the International Coordinator and WELC Coordinator , WELC Update, Westall International Student Program

Art/Technology News Here is what's happening in Art and Technology, Ms Helen Ifandis, Cyanotype Workshop at MUMA - Monash University of Modern Art, Art Making and Exhibiting - Year 11 and 12 TOP ARTS EXCURSION - March 17, YEAR 12 ART MAKING AND EXHIBITING ECKERSLEYS WORKSHOP, YEAR 7 Design Technologies - Woodwork, Pencil holder - 'Snake'

Sports News Here is what's happening in Sports!, Swimming carnival Points, Senior gala day March 20th, WELC Basketball

Careers & Pathways News Here's what's happening in careers! , ALA Applied Learning Coordinator and Supporter of the Year for 2024, SWL – (Structured Work Placements) in Vocational Major and VCE, Year 10 students, Dates to Diarise in Term 2, 22nd May Westall SC Annual Career Expo , TRADE & TECH FIT CAREER EXPO , VET – Vocational Education and Training, CAREERS SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON School-based Apprenticeships (SBATs) , Career Pathways 2025 – See information on Graduates of 2024 on further study at University and TAFE in the following table.

Wellbeing Centre News From the Wellbeing Team!, Ashley Oehler , Student and Wellbeing Coordinator, Nadia Papagiannopoulos Student Engagement Officer , Meaghan Morley , Mental Health Practitioner, Pamela Johnson , Adolescent Health Nurse , A message from the Student Wellbeing Coordinator , Lunch time 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 Welcome to our New Westall Education Support Staff , International Women’s Day – March Forward, Winners of the Westall SC Writing Competition, Well Done to everyone who entered the Competition and especially to the three winners!, Education Support Staff Social Club Lunch, Instrumental Music lessons! , What can I learn?, SINGING, , BASS GUITAR, DRUMS, KEYBOARDS/PIANO, CLARINET, FLUTE & SAXOPHONE.

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, Year 7/ 10 Immunisation , Instrumental Music lessons! , What can I learn?, SINGING, GUITAR, BASS GUITAR, DRUMS, KEYBOARDS/PIANO, CLARINET, FLUTE & SAXOPHONE., Teens Hip Hop Dance Program, Ourplace Services , Join Springvale Scout Group, Parent Information Sessions Turning in to Teens, Koorie Academy free boys basketball clinic for mob, Jump! Dandenong School Swimming Programs, 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, Rowville CLC School Holidays & Term 2 2025, Living Music Southland Service and Tuition, METRO Community Education Team Invitation, BMBA Basketball at Stonnington Sports Centre , Family and Friends Introductory Offer , Oakleigh Amateur, Football Club, VicRoads Learner Permit Test Online (LPTO), City of Greater Dandenong Holiday Activities Program for April - Now Open , Teens Dance Program , Make A Difference, GKR Karate , No Limits Aquila Academy (NLAA) Soccer academy, 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

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Assistant Principal (VM, 9/10) Report

Mr Travis Mcintosh

Report from Assistant Principal VM, Yr 9/10

Travis McIntosh

Dear Middle School Families,

As we close the chapter on Term 1, it’s been an eventful and action-packed few months here in the Middle School. We’ve seen lots of school spirit and energy, with many exciting events to celebrate!

One of the highlights of the term was our House Swimming Sports, a fantastic opportunity for students to show their competitive edge while also supporting their house teams. This event is not only about the chance to qualify for the Kingston District Swimming competition but also about fostering community spirit. It's great to see students coming together to cheer each other on and create lasting memories.

A big congratulations to all our Year 9 students who completed NAPLAN this term. NAPLAN provides valuable insights into literacy and numeracy development, assessing skills in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and numeracy. The results help guide our next steps in supporting students, whether it's providing additional challenges or offering extra support where needed. Here's how we use NAPLAN results:

Individual students and parents/carers can discuss progress with teachers.
Teachers use the results to identify areas for growth or extra support.
Schools use them to review teaching programs and set goals in literacy and numeracy.
As a school, we reflect on the effectiveness of the programs we offer.

At the end of the term, progress reports will be released, providing a clear snapshot of student performance across several key areas: effort, behaviour, use of class time, meeting deadlines, homework, and preparation. This is an excellent opportunity to reflect on achievements and identify areas for growth as we move into Term Two.

Looking ahead, Term 2 promises to be just as exciting! We have the Middle School Wellbeing Day, Parent-Teacher Conferences, House Cross Country, Year 10 Work Experience, and Year 9 Future You Week all to look forward to.

I want to wish everyone a safe and restful break, and I look forward to seeing our students return to school refreshed and ready for the challenges of Term 2.

Take care and enjoy the break!

Warm regards,

Mr Travis Mcintosh

Middle School Assistant Principal

(VM, VPC, VP -Yr 9/10)