Preparatory School
Book Week Parade – Book an Adventure
We look forward to welcoming families to our Book Week Parade, celebrating the 2025 theme, Book an Adventure.
Date: Thursday 21 August
Time: 9.00 am
Location: Michael Murray Centre
Our students will bring much-loved stories to life as they arrive dressed as characters from books that spark imagination, curiosity and wonder. A coffee van will be on-site for families to enjoy a warm drink while taking in the morning’s festivities.
If you’re looking for a little costume inspiration, here are a few adventurous ideas:
- Harry Potter or Hermione Granger (Harry Potter)
- Matilda (Matilda)
- The Cat in the Hat (Dr Seuss)
- Where’s Wally
- Dog Man
- Alice (Alice in Wonderland)
- Percy Jackson (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)
- Any explorer, adventurer or magical creature from a favourite story
We can’t wait to see our School community come together to celebrate the joy of reading and imagination.
Book Now: Grandparents and Special Friends Day
We warmly invite grandparents and special friends to a joyful morning at Westminster, as we celebrate the meaningful relationships that enrich our school community.
Join us for a special assembly, a shared morning tea, and the chance to experience the vibrant learning taking place in our Preparatory School classrooms
Event Details
Date: Friday 29 August
Venue: Michael Murray Centre for Performing Arts
Time: 9.15 am
Assembly Begins: 9.30 am
Morning Program
Group 1 – Abbey, Crown & Charter Houses
10.30 – 11.15 am: Morning Tea – Preparatory School Gym
Followed by classroom visits and engaging activities
Group 2 – Wesley, Wyvern & Mace Houses
Begin with classroom visits and activities
11.15 – 12.00 pm: Morning Tea – Preparatory School Gym
Please RSVP by Friday 23 August to help us plan for morning tea and classroom activities.
Dragon Soirée: A Night for the Parents
There’s still time to grab your tickets for the Dragon Soirée — Westminster’s social event of the year.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow Prep School parents, build new friendships and make lasting memories.
Enjoy live music, cocktails, wine tastings, roaming canapés and fantastic entertainment, all in the stunning Adelaide Oval Ian McLachlan Room.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 30 August 2025.
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Ian McLachlan Room.
Time: 7.00 – late.
Dress code: Semi-formal.
Tickets
Ticket Price: $120 pp. Includes 5-hour beverage package, canapes, cocktails, wine tasting, exciting entertainment and live music.
Last chance to WIN a Free Staycation at the Oval Hotel!
Purchase a ticket by midnight tonight for your chance to WIN a night of luxurious accommodation at the Oval Hotel for two!
Preparatory School Upcoming Key Dates
Monday 18-Friday 22 August - Book Week
Thursday 21 August - Book Week Parade
Friday 29 August - Grandparents Day
Monday 1 September - Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 2 September - Winter to Summer Uniform Changeover
Thursday 4-Friday 5 September - Father’s Day Coffee Vans
Monday 8-Friday 12 September - Prep Camp Week
Thursday 11 September - RUOK Day
Friday 19 September - Casual Clothes Day (gold coin donation for Operation Flinders Foundation)
Friday 26 September - Casual Clothes Day - wear your team’s colours (no gold coin donation)
Friday 26 September - End of Term 3, 3.30 pm