Principal's Message

Good Luck 

YEAR 12 CLASS OF 2026 

WHAT A FANTASTIC FINISH!

What a wonderful way to celebrate the end of formal schooling for our Year 12 Class of 2026!

Our recent Graduation Dinner, Morning Tea with Staff and Final Assembly were three fantastic occasions that showcased just what an outstanding group of young people we have had leading Wedderburn College throughout 2026.

Both events were filled with laughter, memories, pride and a few emotional moments as we celebrated the achievements, friendships and journeys of our graduating students. It was a fitting farewell to a group who have made such a positive contribution to our College.

To our Year 12 students — congratulations! You have been wonderful ambassadors for our school, and we are incredibly proud of the way you have represented yourselves, your families and Wedderburn College.

For those preparing for their final VCE examinations, we wish you every success. Stay focused, work hard, back yourselves and give it everything you have. The finish line is in sight!

As you prepare for the next exciting chapter of your lives, remember my simple message:

WORK HARD. BE KIND. TURN UP.

Embrace opportunities, make good choices, surround yourselves with good people and never be afraid to have a go. Your future will be shaped by the effort you put in and the choices you make.

A special thank you to our dedicated staff, families and everyone who has supported these young people throughout their educational journey.

Class of 2026 — thank you for your leadership, your contribution and the memories. We are proud of you, and we cannot wait to see what you achieve next!

🦖🎪 PREP DINOSAUR CIRCUS – THE BIG SHOW IS ALMOST HERE!

Roll up, roll up! The excitement is building! Tomorrow our amazing Prep students will take centre stage for their much-anticipated Prep Dinosaur Circus! After weeks of practising, rehearsing and plenty of laughter, our youngest performers are ready to put on a spectacular show full of dinosaurs, circus tricks, big smiles and a few surprises! The enthusiasm and confidence of our Prep students has been absolutely wonderful, and we cannot wait to see them shine in front of their families and friends. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for their creativity, hard work and commitment to making this such a memorable experience. The big show kicks off tomorrow, Friday 30 October, at 12:15 pm! Doors open from12 p.m. Unfortunately it is only for prep parents, family and friends.  Students and staff have their own special show at 10 a.m.

Get ready for some roaring good entertainment! 🦕👏🎪

🎪🎟️ CIRCUS TICKET WINNERS 

With the circus coming to town last weekend and two tickets up for grabs, we decided to spread a little extra happiness and put some smiles on the faces of two very deserving students! Congratulations to Brodie and Willow, who have both recently experienced the unfortunate luck of breaking their arms in separate accidents at school.

Despite their setbacks, both students have shown wonderful courage and resilience, and we thought they deserved a special treat!  

Congratulations, Brodie and Willow. We hear they had a fantastic time. Hopefully there will be no more broken bones for the rest of the year.

Watch Out for Slippery Snakes

With the weather finally starting to warm up, its time to think about our safety again as we are more inclined to be out and about.   Keep an eye out for any slithery snake friends as they are on the move at the moment.   I have seen some enormous black snakes already on my travels recently.

Remember we are in sun smart mode, so all students will need to wear a broad brimmed hat outside.  Please remember to always wear helmets when riding bikes and scooters.  

School Curriculum Day - No Students at School

An early reminder that on Next Monday 2nd of November is a Curriculum Day and the following day is the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.   In the past everyone has appreciated the double long weekend as it is the last mini break before Christmas.  

Please keep an eye out on COMPASS, Facebook for all information regarding school events this term.   

LEARNING CONVERSATIONS – WEEK 6

Parents and carers have the opportunity to book a Learning Conversation with their child's teachers via Compass. Please see Mr Lockhart's Report for instructions on how to book you child's Learning Conversation with teachers. 

Tuesday 10 November 2026 (Week 6)Time: 1:30 pm – 5:45 pm

Learning Conversations provide a valuable opportunity for parents, students and teachers to come together to celebrate student achievements, discuss learning progress and identify goals for continued growth.

We strongly encourage all families to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with our teaching staff and play an active role in their child's education.

COOKBOOK UPDATE - No Further Update

Yes we are all very frustrated at the time it has taken for the cookbook to be delivered.  Please see the latest update from the company below from yesterday afternoon.  When it arrives rest assured we will distribute it very quickly. 

SAVE THE TREES - A COMMON SENSE SOLUTION IS REQUIRED - Repeat

We have provided the Education Department with many solutions but as of yet things seem to have stalled.    We have had two department aborists attend our school site and we have asked an independant arborist for a report.   Overall the trees in question have been deemed low risk. For example one report finds 'inspections regarding the trees, most of which are according to the CFA, are considered "fire retarding".  This means that the pears and the robinia tree actually reduce the likelihood of a fire.    We can't argue with that and hopefully the city based decision makers take notice.  

We have had a very busy start to Term 4 and could do without the battle over our school trees.   Our College is currently working through an issue regarding the proposed removal of several established trees on our school grounds to meet Shelter-in-Place (SIP - junior Primary Building)  emergency management requirements.

We strongly believe these trees do not need to be removed and that common sense should prevail.

The College has proposed a simple, practical and cost-free alternative that we believe will meet all emergency management, extreme weather and bushfire safety requirements while allowing our valuable trees to remain.

Importantly, our proposal would also see Wedderburn College and Early Learning Centre students and staff sheltering together in the same modern, purpose-built facility, equipped with backup power and excellent fire protection systems. This would provide a more coordinated approach for emergency services and the entire school community.

Our message is simple: We can protect our students, meet safety requirements and save our trees. We should not have to choose between them.

We are continuing positive discussions with the relevant authorities and have requested that no trees be removed while our alternative proposal is considered.

As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our number one priority.

We will keep everyone informed of what stage the 'SAVE our Trees'

battle is at and to whether or not we will launch a social media and mainstream media campaign. 

🚧 ROAD SAFETY WORKS UPDATE  🚧

Important Information for Parents, Carers and the School Community

While we understand these ongoing works may cause some inconvenience, the installation of four new pedestrian crossings will significantly improve safety for our students, families, staff and wider community.

We thank everyone for their patience, cooperation and understanding as these important improvements are completed.

At the moment the roads are back open before the road surface and crossings are installed . please proceed with care. We will keep you update when we have more information.