Preparatory School
A Message from the Head of Preparatory School
Thank you to all our families for you your support with the recent traffic changes that were implanted in the Prep School this week.
We know that adjusting routines is not always easy, but the benefits have been remarkable.
Each morning it has been a joy for staff to greet families, and even more inspiring to see our students developing greater independence as they confidently make their way from the car to the classroom.
These small daily steps are helping to build important life skills and resilience in our children, reflecting Westminster’s commitment to nurturing confident, capable learners.
As we continue to refine kiss and drop process, we ask you to please remain mindful of children crossing roads. A reminder also that there is no parking in bus zones, and we ask that you keep your speed under 10km while on School grounds.
To assist our staff with a smooth collection process, please ensure you are using the nameplate provided when collecting your child. This allows staff to easily identify families and helps make the pick-up process as efficient as possible.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work together to make arrival and departure times safe and positive for everyone in our community.
Simon McKenzie
Head of Preparatory School
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.
Book Now: Father's Day
We warmly invite all fathers and special people in our students’ lives to join us for a morning of connection and celebration at school.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 4 September or Friday 5 September 2025.
Venue: Prep School Gym.
Time: 8.00-9.00 am
Enjoy a relaxed start to the day with coffee and sweet treat from our onsite coffee van.
To assist with your visit, parking will be available on the Western Oval.
October Vacation Care
Westminster’s OSHC team is excited to introduce a refreshed Vacation Care program for the upcoming October School Holidays, running from Monday 29 September to Monday 13 October.
To better support families, programs will now run in two groups:
- Transition to Year 2 in the Prep Library
- Year 3 to Year 6 in the OSHC house
This new structure offers age-appropriate experiences and increases capacity with ten additional places available.
Bookings open from Wednesday 3 September at 7.30 am via the Xplor Home App. Please select the code VACATION CARE – $87.
For full details, including the daily program, please visit the link below.
Preparatory School Upcoming Key Dates
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