Preparatory School

Cross Country  

Westminster’s annual Preparatory School Cross Country is set to take place on the Senior School Oval on Thursday 23 April 2026. 

This much-loved event is an opportunity for every child from Reception to Year 6 to embrace movement, House spirit and personal achievement in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. 

All children from Reception to Year 6 will begin the afternoon by assembling in their House Groups at 1.30 pm on the Senior School Oval. 

Children are required to wear their House top and to bring their running shoes, water bottle and a hat. 

We welcome and encourage families to join us as spectators to cheer on the runners.

Schedule:

1.40 pm: JP Boys and Girls Fun Run – (Reception - 500m / Year 1 -750m/ Year 2 Students - 1.0 km) 

2.00 pm: 8/9 Years (2017/18) Boys Event – 1.5 km (Year 3 and 4 students) 

2:10 pm: 8/9 Years (2017/18) Girls Event – 1.5 km (Year 3 and 4 students) 

2.20 pm: 10 Years (2016) Boys and Girls Event – 2.0 km (Year 4 and 5 students) 

2:30 pm: 10 Years (2016) Girls Event – 2.0 km (Year 4 and 5 students) 

2.40 pm: 11 Years (2015) Boys Event – 3.0 km (Year 5 and 6 students) 

2:50 pm: 11 Years (2015) Girls Event – 3.0 km (Year 5 and 6 students) 

3.00 pm: 12 Years (2014) Boys Event – 3.0 km (Year 6 students) 

3:10 pm: 12 Years (2014) Girls Event – 3.0 km (Year 6 students)

Save the Date: Mother’s Day Morning

To honour the incredible role our mothers and caregivers play in the life of our School, we warmly invite you to join us for a special Mother’s Day celebration.

On Thursday 7 May, all Westminster mothers and caregivers are invited to enjoy a complimentary coffee and treat in the Preparatory School Gym and Courtyard between 8:00 am – 9:00 am.

Take a moment to pause, connect and relax and enjoy some light arts and crafts as we celebrate the care and contribution you bring to our community each day.

Classrooms will be open from 8.30 am for those who would like to visit.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this moment of appreciation together.

To help us with catering, we ask that you please complete the registration form by clicking here.

Save the Date: Scholastic Book Fair 

The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Westminster in Term 2, offering students a wonderful opportunity to explore a wide range of books and build their love of reading. 

The Book Fair will be held across Weeks 3 to 5, with classes visiting to browse and create wish lists before the Fair opens for purchases. 

Key dates: 

• Wednesday 6 May 
  Book Fair setup
• Thursday 7 May – Wednesday 13 May 
  Class visits to explore the Fair and create wish lists
• From Wednesday 13 May 
  Book Fair open for purchases:
  • Wednesday 13 May, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Thursday 14 May – Tuesday 19 May, 8:00 am – 9:00 am  

If these times are not suitable, families are warmly invited to arrange an alternative visit by contacting plibrary@westminster.sa.edu.au 

Family Reading Month – Read Every Day in May 

In May, the School will celebrate Family Reading Month alongside our upcoming Book Fair, inviting families to take part in our Read Every Day in May challenge. 

The idea is simple. Set aside ten minutes each day to read together as a family, record your progress on the entry form, and go into the draw to win a pack of books. Prize packs will be awarded in both Junior Primary and Upper Primary categories. 

Family Reading Month is a wonderful opportunity to build strong reading habits, nurture a love of stories and spend meaningful time together. To learn more about its benefits, click here.

Further details about the Book Fair and Family Reading Month will be shared at the start of Term 2. In the meantime, we encourage families to begin building a daily reading routine at home. 

Parent Teacher Interviews (Years 1 – 6) 

A mixture of dates for 2026 Parent Teacher Interviews are now available for the Preparatory School (Years 1 - 6) 

• Monday 20 April (in person) - 1pm – 4pm
• Tuesday 21 April (in person) - 4pm to 8pm
• Wednesday 29 April (online) - 4pm to 8pm  

We encourage all parents to book an interview with your child’s class teacher. 

Please note, there is no interview requirements for reception families. 

Click here to book.