Preparatory School

Save the Dates: Term 3 

As we look ahead to Term 3, there are many exciting events and opportunities for our Prep School students and families to enjoy. We encourage parents and carers to add the following dates to their calendars. 

Prep School Photo Week 

Students will have the opportunity to capture special memories during Photo Week: 

• Monday 24 August – Prep School class photos
• Tuesday 25 August – Co-curricular photos
• Wednesday 26 August – Sibling photos 

Further information regarding photo orders and schedules will be provided closer to the dates. 

Book Week Celebrations 

Book Week will be celebrated from Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August, with a range of activities designed to inspire a love of reading and storytelling. 

Our much-loved Book Week Parade will take place on Friday 28 August, and we look forward to seeing students bring their favourite book characters to life. 

Grandparents Day 

We are delighted to welcome grandparents and special friends to Westminster on Friday 21 August for our annual Grandparents Day celebration. This special event provides an opportunity for students to share their learning and School experiences with those who play such an important role in their lives. 

Father's Day Celebrations 

Prep School Father's Day celebrations will be held on Friday 4 September. More details regarding activities and event timings will be shared with families in the coming weeks. 

Pupil Free Day and Camp Week 

Please note that Monday 7 September is a Pupil Free Day. 

The week also marks the beginning of our Prep School Camp Week, providing students in Years 2 to 6 with valuable opportunities to build independence, confidence, friendships and a sense of adventure through age-appropriate camp experiences. 

Camp information for students in Years 2 to 6 can be found under your child's year level page on the Westminster Parent Portal, or via the links included in the schedule below. Families are encouraged to review this information ahead of camp preparations. 

Schedule:

Year 2 Camp: Friday 11 – Saturday 12 September (morning) in the Mathwin Centre, Westminster School

Year 3 Camp: Thursday 10 – Friday 11 September at AFL Max 

Year 4 Camp: Wednesday 9 – Friday 11 September at Mylor Adventure Camp 

Year 5 Camp: Tuesday 8 – Friday 11 September at Dzintari Camp, Yankalilla 

Year 6 Camp: Monday 7 – Friday 11 September at Roses Gap, Grampians National Park 

ICAS is back for 2026 

Registrations for the 2026 ICAS assessments for students in Years 3 to 6 close on Monday 28 July. 

ICAS provides an opportunity for students to challenge themselves through optional online assessments across a range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technologies, Writing and Spelling Bee. 

Assessments will take place before School from 3 to 28 August, with an 8.00 am start each morning (students must arrive by 7.50 am). 

To participate, registrations must be completed online via the ICAS Parent Payment System. This, along with more information can be found here.

Participation is entirely optional and at parent discretion. 

School Holiday Reading - Prep School Library

A friendly reminder to all families that students are borrowing double their usual capacity of library books over the school holidays. Please help them to take care of the books, and if you do plan on taking them on holiday with you, ensure they aren't left abroad!

A reminder that students also have access to StoryBox Hub, and ePlatform (eBooks and Audiobooks). The log in details are your child's email address and computer password. Click the buttons below for more information.

Thank you, and as always, happy reading!