Subject Selections for 2026
In preparation for the 2026 subject selection process, please find key dates and resources to support your child in making informed and confident decisions.
Student Presentations
Students will be presented with their subject choices for next year during the school day on the following dates:
- Current Year 6 → 2026 Year 7: Tuesday 27 May, Lesson 3
- Current Year 7 → 2026 Year 8: Monday 26 May, Lesson 8
- Current Year 8 → 2026 Year 9: Thursday 29 May and Friday 30 May, Lesson 3
- Current Year 9 → 2026 Year 10: Friday 6 June, Lesson 3
- Current Year 10 → 2026 Year 11: Thursday 5 June, Lesson 3
- Current Year 11 → 2026 Year 12: Tuesday 10 June, Lesson 3
Please avoid scheduling private music lessons during these sessions where possible.
Parent and Carer Presentations via Teams
Links will be emailed to all parents shortly. These evening sessions offer an opportunity to hear from our Director of Learning and ask questions:
- Current Year 6 → 2026 Year 7: Tuesday 27 May, 7.00 pm
- Current Year 7 & 8 → 2026 Year 8 & 9: Monday 26 May, 7.00 pm
- Current Year 9 → 2026 Year 10: Monday 2 June, 7.00 pm
- Current Year 10 → 2026 Year 11: Tuesday 10 June, 7.00 pm
- Current Year 11 → 2026 Year 12: Thursday 12 June, 7.00 pm
Subject Interviews and Approvals
These interviews with Careers Pathways Advisors and Heads of House ensure selections support each student’s future aspirations.
- Weeks 1–2: 2025 Year 9–11 students to complete subject approval forms and submit selections
- Week 3 (Monday 4 August): Interviews for 2026 Year 12 students
- Week 4 (Monday 11 August): Interviews for 2026 Year 11 students
General Careers Guidance
Further opportunities for careers advice are available at Westminster School’s annual 2025 Careers Expo which will take place on Tuesday 22 July 2025, 4.00 to 7.30 pm.
Further Support
Curriculum Leaders, teachers and Heads of House are always available to guide students through the subject selection process. Families are welcome to meet with Director of Learning, Andrea Sherwood, in person to discuss any questions they may have.
For tailored careers and pathways advice, students are encouraged to book an appointment with Career Pathways Advisor, Jayne Fulton at jfulton@westminster.sa.edu.au or Director of Learning, Andrea Sherwood, at asherwood@westminster.sa.edu.au
Resources
To support students and families, Westminster will soon launch a suite of year level-specific resources on the School website.
These resources are designed to provide clear guidance and insights into subject selections and curriculum pathways.
Coming soon:
- Curriculum Information Booklets
- Curriculum Overview Videos
- Subject-Specific FAQs
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Interactive Microsoft Teams sessions for parents and carers
- In-School presentations for students
Stay tuned for further updates.
Subject Selection Portal
| Year Level | Portal Opens | Portal Closes | Receipts Due |
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2026 Year 7
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Monday 14 July, 9.00 am
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Sunday 10 August, Midnight
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Wednesday 13 August
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2026 Year 8–11
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Monday 14 July, 9.00 am
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Friday 1 August, Midnight
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Wednesday 6 August
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2026 Year 12
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Monday 14 July, 9.00 am
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Thursday 31 July, Midnight
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Friday 1 August
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