Principal's Message

Childcare, Before & After School Care Meeting

This Sunday at 10 am sharp, doors open at 9:45 for anyone to come and have their say at Wedderburn College playgroup room in the BER centre, as our Local Member for the seat of Ripon, Ms. Louise Staley will be in attendance to hear your concerns.  This is a unique opportunity for our community to start the push and ignite our campaign 'Keep Families Local'  - 'All Families Matter' for  a Child Care Centre in our town.  If you know of someone who will require childcare now or in the future please encourage them to attend. We know  there is a great need so please make an effort to attend.

Year 7 Information Nights - Start Next Week

On Monday 24th May we will be offering a Year 7, 2022 Information Session at Inglewood Primary School for all future prospective students. The information session will commence at 5:30 pm.  

Assistant Principal, Mr Dean Lockhart and I will together hold a presentation followed by question time.  Interested parents from younger year levels are most welcome to attend. 

The following week on Tuesday 1st June we will also have a year 7 Information Session at Wedderburn College, followed by a school tour. 

Monday 24th May Inglewood Primary School starts at 5:30 pm Tea & Coffee provided.

Tuesday 1st June Wedderburn College starts at 6 pm. 

A light dinner will be provided, followed by a school tour and a presentation at approximately 6:40 pm.  Please RSVP for this session on 5494 3011 to assist with catering purposes. 

We hope you can make it.

Primary School Children Challenge

Mr. Lockhart & Mr. Forrest have issued a challenge to the children in the Primary area of Wedderburn College to read a total of 3000 nights combined before the end of term. Reading sessions have to be signed by a parent and extra bonus reading sessions will be awarded over weekends. If the students are successful, Mr. Forrest has to dress up as a princess and Mr. Lockhart as a fairy for the day and cook pancakes for the students.  Stay tuned and start reading as the challenge is accepted.  

Look Cool, Stay Warm and Rock A Wedderburn College Beanie

Well Done Cross Country Competitors

A huge thanks to staff, students and a few enthusiastic parents who braved the cool weather last week to see Ansett fall victim to another Jacka 'Attacka'.    It was great to see so many students compete despite the cool conditions. 

Out & About - Wedderburn College Playgroup 

It is fantastic to see so many young children and families  participating in playgroup every Tuesday morning. A huge pat on the back to leader Kerry Walker who organizes the sessions and has as much fun as the children!  Thanks to our student volunteers Krystal & Holly who also assist Kerry on a regular basis. Over the past few weeks we have had a visit from a baby lamb, build massive cardboard construction and enjoyed cup cakes.  A very positive place to be and as Kerry says the more the merrier, come along and join in all the fun. 

GRIP Leadership Conferences

Yesterday Mrs Humphrey organised a bus load of our Year 6 Leaders to attend the Primary Leaders Conference at the Bendigo Stadium.   It was a very high intensity day pitched perfectly to Year 6 students from the Bendigo and District Region.    Despite the early start, all students enjoyed themselves.    Olivia: "I learnt how to be a leader in different ways.  I enjoyed everything about the day". Jake: "I learnt leadership and met some students from other schools.  I enjoyed getting up on stage and being involved in a game of Chinese Whispers with actions".   A small group of Year 11 and 12 students will be attending GRIP Melbourne next week. 

Student Focus Groups

Next Tuesday will be a sharing of ideas session for Student Leaders.  We have asked students to survey classes for ideas of charitable fundraisers and alternative ideas for school improvements.    We would also like to keep brainstorming on new ideas for lunchtime activities for all students.    Senior students will meet in the library at recess, juniors leaders at lunchtime. 

Primary Schools Visits

Last week I was lucky enough to spend time with staff members at Bridgewater PS, St Mary's Inglewood and Inglewood Primary School.   It was great to see what each of the schools have to offer.   All schools have some amazing facilities and some great plans for the future.   I encourage parents especially families of Year 6 students to attend one of our information sessions starting next week at Inglewood.  Please phone 5494 3011 if you need to make alternative arrangements.