Preparatory School Onboarding

School Hours: 8.30 am – 3.30 pm. Supervision begins at 8.20 am.

Drop-off/Pick-up: Please use designated kiss-and-drop zones and follow staff direction for safety.

Absences: Notify the School by 9.00 am by calling the Preparatory School Reception on 08 8276 0255.

Lost Property: Labelled items are returned directly. Unlabelled items are kept in the Front Office.

Every child at Westminster belongs to a House. This fosters community, connection and a strong sense of identity. Where there is a family connection to a particular House, we aim to honour this tradition. House allocations will be confirmed before your child begins. Insert sentence***

Head of Preparatory School, Simon McKenzie, would like to meet with you and your child to assist with the transition. Expect an email with all the information required to make this booking. McKenzie, would like to meet with you and your child to assist with the transition. Expect an email with all the information required to make this booking.

Susan Webber, our Uniform Shop Manager, will be in touch soon to help you book a uniform fitting appointment. View the Westminster Shop here.

Attached is the following booklist for your child’s year level.

Orders can be placed through: Campion Education, 08 8337 4544

All Year 4-12 students are part of the School Laptop Program, designed to enhance learning, collaboration and digital confidence.

Full details on required specifications, setup and collection will be shared prior to your child’s start date.

Co-curricular activities at Westminster play a vital role in enriching student life.

Our [Co-curricular Booklet] provides an overview of available opportunities. While some activities (particularly team sports) may be at capacity mid-year, we’ll work with you to help your child join where possible.

For further information, please contact Nick Warren, Head of Co-curricular:
nwarren@westminster.sa.edu.au

To support your daily engagement with the School, please ensure you have downloaded the following apps.

• SeeSaw – Reception – Year 2, for communication with parents
• SEQTA Engage – Year 3 – 6, for communication, academic reports and timetables
• QKR – to order canteen items and uniforms
• Consent2Go – to manage medical information and camp/excursion permissions
• Willunga Bus App – for families using the School’s bus service

Westminster Weekly: Delivered each Friday via email, sharing updates, news and upcoming events.

Parent Portal: Your go-to hub for policies, term dates, contacts and event calendars.

Westie Parents & Community Page: For connection, conversation and engagement within the broader Westminster community.

Pastoral Care: Your child’s teacher is the primary point of contact for wellbeing and learning progress.

Learning Support: Tailored assistance is available where needed in collaboration with families.

Counselling and Chaplaincy: These services are available and can be arranged confidentially.

Assemblies and Events: Families are warmly encouraged to attend weekly assemblies and special events throughout the year. **revise

Parent Volunteers: Opportunities are available to get involved in classroom activities, excursions and School events. All volunteers require appropriate clearances.

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