Issue 12 - 24th August

Principal's Message

Dear Parents/Carers,

This is an exciting time for our Westminster Community. Next year there will be one primary school and our centre. To support this the Premier recently announced an unprecedented package to modernise Western Australian schools as part of the WA Recovery Plan. The Major School Upgrade package of new funding for upgrades and refurbishments at 63 public schools around the State.

I am pleased to advise $10 million has been allocated for infrastructure upgrades or refurbishments at Westminster. This is in addition to the 2.8-million-dollar administration building project.  We welcome this announcement which will create local jobs for WA workers and deliver exceptional learning facilities for Westminster students, staff and school community.

The amalgamation of the two primary schools has also presented the opportunity to redesign the school uniform and logo. I hope to have the final designs available in our next newsletter. Because of this change the 2021 families of Pre-primary – Year 5 students will receive a free uniform pack to the value of $250. In the meantime, please take advantage of the P&C uniform sale with 50% off all stock.

If you have any questions, please feel free to book an appointment with me.

Kind Regards,

Gary Hobson

Our Vision

News from ESC 3

The students are having a busy and fun filled Term 3. They have been working hard on their individual learning programs and practicing social skills. We have been lucky to have a few sunny days and were able to take advantage of the sunshine and have extra play on the playground. We are so proud of everyone, watching them play and having fun together.

We have been exploring Chemical Sciences through Literacy and Technology.  The science program is called ‘All mixed Up’ and we are investigating mixing ingredients and materials for fun, for eating and for science. So far we have read ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ and investigated what happens when we mix oats and water. Everyone had a go at mixing, feeling and tasting the porridge.  We also used Robotics- ‘Dash’ and ‘Blue Bots’, to help Goldilocks find the right size chair and bed. This week we are reading ‘The Three Little Pigs’ and we are investigating making cement using corn flour and conditioner. Don’t forget to ask your student if it worked and what it felt like and smell like.

We have also been very lucky to be able to participate in the Launchpad Gymnastics program this term. The students are practicing their Fundamental movement patterns and learning to work with friends, waiting turns and build self-esteem. It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm and happy smiled on everyone’s faces.

Hockey Program

Inclusive Hockey has been running sessions on Monday mornings and are run by Hockey WA. Rooms 2, 6, and 7 have enjoyed learning all about hockey and keeping fit and healthy.

Hockey WA has delivered these fun sessions with Ian, a knowledgeable and experienced coach. Students are introduced to the sport of hockey in an inclusive, fun, and safe environment. The sessions promote being physically active and have included fun games and activities, physical literacy and skill development.

Westminster Sports Carnival

Art Exhibition

Be You

Triple P - Positive Parenting Program

Important Dates

Merit Award Winners - Week 4

Schoolzine App

Crunch & Sip Day

The month of September is the Great Vegie Crunch month. The Great Vegie Crunch aims to get children around WA crunching together on vegetables and having fun doing it.

Our Great Vegie Crunch day will be happening on Friday the 4^th of September (Sports Day). Please send in a variety of vegetables with your child so they can join the school in seeing how loud we can crunch!!

VacSwim Swimming lessons

Westminster School Uniform Shop

The uniform shop is open every Wednesday 8.30-9.30.  Alternatively you can can complete an order form through the office.  Please note that stocks are currently limited, no new orders will be placed until after the Amalgamation process when a decision has been made regarding the uniform.

Kindergarten 2021

Voluntary Contributions

A big thankyou to those who have already paid these.

Term Planner