Preparatory School

A Message from the Head of Preparatory School

With just a week to go before the end of Term 3, there is a strong sense of anticipation across the Preparatory School.

I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on the growth we have seen in our students this year — in their learning, their friendships and the way they have adapted to new experiences with such confidence and ease.

I am deeply grateful to our staff, who continue to support every student while also preparing for the changes ahead as part of the Preparatory School redevelopment. Their commitment ensures a smooth transition and helps create an environment where children can continue to thrive. We look forward to sharing more detail with you next week about what Term 4 will look like as we move into the next stage of this important project.

I wish you a safe and happy holiday break, and I look forward to welcoming you all back at the start of Term 4.

The week ahead includes a number of highlights:

Monday – High Performance Sports Camp at AFL Max
Tuesday – Year 1 Excursion to the Wetlands
Wednesday – Year 6 Incursion: First Aid Training
Thursday – Year 6 Incursion: First Aid Training; Big Band Bonanza
Friday – Casual Clothes Day (wear team colours, no donation required); Term concludes at 3.30 pm

Warm regards

Simon McKenzie

Head of Preparatory School

Enrol Now for the School Laptop Program

As part of Westminster’s technology program, all students in Years 4 to 12 will be required to use a School-owned or School-managed laptop from the start of the 2027 school year.

For families with children continuing into 2026, the following outlines device options and whether action is needed:

• Students already using a School-owned laptop – No action is required. Registration automatically rolls over each year and the device will continue to be supported and replaced on the standard cycle.
• Students using a School-managed laptop – Students can continue using this device for its full life. Families may also choose to enrol in the program at any time.
• Students currently using a BYO device – 2026 will be the final year a BYOD can be used. From 2027, all students must have a School-owned or School-managed laptop.
• Students commencing in Year 4 or starting new at Westminster in Years 5 to 12 - All students will be required to have either a School-owned or School-managed device. Please use the enrolment form to advise which of these your child will be using.

Families can enrol in the program at any time until 2027. However, to guarantee a School-owned device for 2026, enrolments must be completed by the end of Term 3 2025.

Enrolments after this date will be accommodated where possible, though device supply may be affected by stock availability.

To enrol your child, please complete the form here: School Laptop Enrolment Form

Completing the form secures a School-owned device for 2026 and ensures it is ready at the start of the school year. Families only need to complete the form if they wish to enrol now.

For any questions about the program, please contact laptop@westminster.sa.edu.au or visit the website: Laptop Program - Westminster School