Term 1 - Issue 2025

Our Vision

Principal's Article

Welcome Back to 2025!

Dear Families,

Welcome back to a new school year! To all our existing families, it's wonderful to see you again, and to our new families, a very warm welcome to the Westminster Education Support Centre community. We hope you have settled in smoothly and are already feeling part of our vibrant and supportive school family.

Our students have made a fantastic start to the 2025 school year. Over the first few weeks of term, our dedicated educators have focused on building strong relationships, fostering friendships between students, and establishing familiar routines to ensure everyone feels comfortable and ready to learn.

You should have received an invitation to an Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting with your child’s class teacher. Please make attending this meeting a priority, as working together is vital in supporting your child’s educational journey. These meetings are a valuable opportunity to collaborate, share goals, and ensure we’re meeting your child’s individual needs.

We are excited to announce that there are still a few positions available for our second Kindy group, which will commence in Term 2, 2025. If you or someone you know is interested in enrolling, please contact the front office as soon as possible to secure a place.

We have an exciting and action-packed term ahead! Here are some key dates and events to mark on your calendar:

📅 GRIP Leadership Conference – Friday 21 February:

Our Student Councillors, Kaedyn and Blessing, will represent our school at this inspiring event designed to develop their leadership skills.

🏊 Senior School Swimming – Tuesday 4 March to Friday 14 March:

Junior School swimming lessons will follow, running from Monday 17 March to Friday 28 March.

🏉 Football (Soccer) Clinic – Commencing Tuesday 18 March:

Students in Birak 4 and Bunuru 4 will enjoy a 4-week football skills program.

🌏 Harmony Day Celebration – Thursday 21 March:

One of the highlights of our year! Families are invited to join us for a shared picnic lunch as we celebrate our school’s cultural diversity. Come along to enjoy traditional foods and connect with our wonderful community.

🎨 Colourful Free Dress Day – Friday 28 February:

Bring a gold coin donation and wear your most colourful outfit to support our Year 6 students in their end-of-year adventures!

🌺 ANZAC Day Ceremony – Friday 11 April:

As ANZAC Day falls during the school holidays this year, we will hold our school ceremony on the last day of term. Families are welcome to attend as we pay our respects.

Stay tuned for more details on each of these events through our upcoming newsletters and communication channels.

We look forward to working in partnership with you for a successful and enriching year ahead!

Warm regards

Carmen Lopez

Bunuru Season

SECOND SUMMER

SEASON OF ADOLESCENCE

FEBRUARY & MARCH

Colour - Red

To represent the heat and hot weather.

Bunuru Season unveils the breathtaking stars illuminating the nocturnal sky, while the constellations, easily reinforce Noongar people's spiritual connection to country. The sunlight shifts the atmospheric conditions across the land and the ocean breeze affects the air's movement with Bunuru being the hottest Season in the Noongar Seasonal Calendar.

The arrival of Bunuru brings the surroundings to be engulfed in heat and scarce rainfall, basking in radiant sunrays and intense warmth. As Bunuru's presence fills the air with a sultry heat and little rain, the landscape is bathed in golden sunbeams and an undeniable warmth.

The Noongar people are residing near the coastal regions, drawn by the abundance of fresh and saltwater animals that serves as a primary source of food.

The wattle and banksia flora are blooming in this Season, filling the air with delicate fragrances while the majestic, ancient jarrah tree displays signs of growth that encompass not only its powerful existence of being but also serves as a sanctuary for the animals relying on it, such as the black cockatoo.

Aboriginal Six Seasons, Bunuru Season, https://www.aboriginalsixseasons.com.au/pages/bunuru-season

News from Koorlangka 3

A Joyful Start to School for Our Kindergarten Superstars!

We are thrilled to welcome our wonderful group of kindergarten students to the WESC school community! It has been heartwarming to watch them embrace the adventure of learning and exploring their new environment with such enthusiasm and curiosity.

From day one, our young learners have shown incredible courage and excitement as they stepped into the classroom. They have been busy engaging in a variety of activities designed to spark their creativity and curiosity. From exploring sensory stations to participating in hands-on activities, their smiles have lit up the room!

The playground has quickly become a favourite spot for our little explorers. With boundless energy, they have enjoyed climbing, sliding, and discovering the different play equipment. It’s wonderful to see them building confidence and coordination while making new friends along the way.

In addition to all the fun and exploration, our kindergarteners are also beginning to learn the daily routines and expectations of school life. They are working hard to understand the rhythms of the day, from circle time to snack breaks, and are developing essential social skills through guided interactions with peers and teachers.

We are incredibly proud of how well our students are adjusting and thriving in their new environment. Their journey has just begun, and we are excited to watch them grow, learn, and shine throughout the school year!

Welcome to school, little superstars! We can't wait to see all the amazing things you will achieve!

PBS

As we welcome back our wonderful students for a new year, let's start with this fortnight's PBS lesson of 'We stay together with the Class', which falls under the 'We are Safe' expectation

Parent Training Workshops 2025

Dear Families,

Welcome back! As your school Speech Pathologist, I’m excited to continue supporting students in developing the communication skills they need for success. Communication is at the heart of learning and building meaningful relationships, and we are focusing on creating environments that promote these skills every day.

This term, I’m pleased to be offering two parent training workshops. The first will be held in Week 4, on Communication and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Whether you’re already familiar with AAC tools or new to them, this workshop will provide valuable insights into how they can support your child’s communication and social interactions.

• Topic: Communication & AAC
• Date: Week 4, Thursday
• Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Location: Conference Room

Please join me as we explore ways to support your child’s communication skills, enabling them to participate more confidently in both school and social settings. I look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
Helena Challis 

Student Wellbeing

Hello everyone,
For those who don't know me I'm the Student Wellbeing Officer for Westminster Education Support.
My role is a collaboration with Anglicare WA and the Department of Education and I'm here as an added layer of support.
My role is to support wellbeing of students and their families and ensure that you have a positive experience and a successful experience during your time at WESC.

I'm here to listen, provide guidance and connect families with resources to help you navigate any challenges you may face.  I'm passionate about creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive. I look forward to collaborating with the Westminster Education Support Community and working together to ensure the communities wellbeing and success.

I feel extremely fortunate to be a part of such an amazing school!
Warm regards,
Kellie
kellie.smart@anglicarewa.gov.au

My days at WESC will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Communities Inclusion Connection Team

Feed it Forward

Free Dress Day

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Uniforms

Voluntary Contributions

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