Senior School
Senior School House Swimming Carnival
Date: Friday 16 May 2025.
Venue: South Australia Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SAALC), Marion.
We’re looking forward to one of the most anticipated days on the School calendar – the Senior School Swimming Carnival in Week 3. Students will travel by bus to the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre to cheer on their peers and enjoy the energy of the Westminster community coming together.
Event Day Schedule
- 8.45 am - Students attend normal Tutor Rooms for roll call.
- 9.10 am - Buses begin departing for SAALC.
- 9.45 am - Carnival begins – students to remain in House areas. Students competing will head to the marshalling area three races prior to their event.
- 2.30 pm - Events conclude – students check in with Tutor for roll call and assist with House area clean up.
- From 2.30 pm - Buses return to Westminster.
- 3.30 pm - Dismissal from School.
What to Wear
Students are to arrive and depart in their House Sports uniform, which includes:
- House polo shirt (or Year 12 House top)
- Green regulation shorts
- Sneakers
Optional Additions
- Rugby jumper
- School branded track pants
- School branded sports jacket
Note: Co-curricular hooded jumpers are not permitted. Year 12 students may wear their Year 12 jumper.
We also recommend students wear bathers under their uniform when arriving at School to help with a smooth start to the day.
What to Bring
- Towel
- Bathers (two-piece swimwear is not permitted)
- Goggles
- Drinks and snacks (canteen available 10.30 am – 2.00 pm)
- Any necessary medication (e.g. EpiPen, asthma puffer, diabetes kit)
All students will be provided with a House-coloured swimming cap on the day.
Other Information
- Face paint, glitter and coloured hair spray are not permitted at SAALC and must not be worn or applied at School.
- Students will not be permitted to leave SAALC unless accompanied by a parent or caregiver. We ask that any appointments be made outside of these hours.
Consent
A Consent2Go invitation has been sent. Please ensure responses are submitted by Monday 12 May 2025.
Celebrating Defining Moments in Westminster Sport
Last weekend, we saw a number of exceptional personal and team performances to kick off the winter sport season. From the courts to the pitches, the energy and School pride was unmistakable, yet it was the Year 8 Football team that stood out—not just for their result, but for a moment that truly captured the spirit of what it means to play sport at Westminster.
In their match against Sacred Heart, the team secured a comprehensive victory. However, the true highlight wasn’t on the scoreboard. It came when a Charlie Wilson kicked their his first goal in Westminster football, sparking spontaneous celebration from every teammate on the field.
The joy was genuine, heartfelt and uplifting—an unforgettable moment of connection and encouragement.
It’s these experiences that speak directly to one of Westminster’s core objectives for School Sport: Celebrating defining experiences and successes. Success, after all, is not always measured in points or goals but in the impact we have on each other and the memories we create together.
At our Football Season Launch the week prior, Old Scholar and South Adelaide SANFL player Tom Wheaton (’23) joined us as guest speaker, where he offered valuable insight for our students - “It is not what you say or do that matters most but how you make people feel.”
That message came to life on the weekend. In one beautiful moment, our students reminded us all what Westminster Sport is really about—belonging, support and the power of meaningful connection.
Stephen Schwerdt
Head of Activities
Senior School Upcoming Key Dates
Monday 19 May - Winter School Uniform
Thursday 29 May - Dance AllSorts
Monday 9 June - Pupil Free Day
Wednesday 11 June - Sing Sing Sing
Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22 June - Westminster Hosting Combined Schools Music Festival
Friday 27 June - End of Term, 3.30 pm