Whats On at WHSC
Verbal Combat
On Wednesday 6th May (Years 7&8) and Friday 29th May (Years 9&10) Brainstorm Productions will be presenting their student wellbeing performance ‘Verbal Combat’. Verbal Combat’ is a live theatre experience that explores issues such as (cyber)bullying, online safety, friendships and mental health. This live performance highlights the importance of empathy, respect, assertiveness and self-compassion, and raises important questions about group dynamics, personal responsibility and the role of bystanders at school and online. The issues are unpacked in a post-performance Q&A and can be explored further in the classroom through a series of curriculum-aligned activities and lesson plans.
‘Verbal Combat’ is part of our student wellbeing curriculum and has been developed by education and mental health professionals. This engaging live show uses humour, audience participation, relatable characters and real student experiences to spark conversations and facilitate further learning in the classroom.
Brainstorm Productions is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected theatre in education companies, performing to over 260,000 students every year. They offer a range of programs to help schools nurture healthy and harmonious environments, addressing issues such as mental health, online safety, bullying and resilience. They are endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider and are listed as an evidence-based program on the Victorian Schools Mental Health Menu. Learn more about Brainstorm Productions by visiting their website (brainstormproductions.edu.au), or following them on Instagram (@brainstormproductions_), Facebook (@Brainstorm.Productions) or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/brainstormproduction).
The Library has a brand-new (and very popular!) addition… meet Jeff🐟
Thanks to the generosity of student Riley, who kindly provided the tank, filter, stones, and greenery, our library is now home to a beautiful blue Betta fish. To make it official, students were invited to vote on a name—and the clear winner was Jeff!
Betta fish are known for their striking colours and flowing fins, and Jeff certainly lives up to the reputation. They are also quite intelligent and curious little creatures, often recognising their surroundings and even responding to movement.
Each day, Jeff is greeted by a steady stream of visitors, and he has quickly become a much-loved member of our library community.
Whether students are stopping by to read, study, borrow or simply check in on him, Jeff is always happy to see a friendly face.
We love Jeff—and it seems safe to say Jeff loves the library too!
Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge 2026
The Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge is now open and we’re excited to be taking part!
Year 7 students, the challenge has been put out to you !
- Register and join in the challenge
- Read a minimum of 15 books from now until Friday, September 4, 2026.
- The Year 7 homegroup with the highest borrowing rate gets a pizza lunch.
- The highest borrower gets a $50.00 book voucher or a fun prize.
To learn more about the Challenge, visit Premiers' Reading Challenge | vic.gov.au
You can also contact our Challenge Coordinator at Tracey Duff with any questions.
Happy reading!