Preparatory School

Class and Co-curricular Photos

A reminder that Preparatory School class photos will take place on Monday 24 August. All Preparatory School students are required to wear their full winter formal uniform, including those who would usually have a Physical Education lesson that day. Physical Education activities will be adapted to suit formal uniform. 

Co-curricular and sibling photos will be held on Tuesday 25 August and Wednesday 26 August. Students participating in these photos are also asked to wear their full winter formal uniform. Please ensure blazers are worn without jumpers underneath. 

Thank you for your support in helping students look their best for photo day. 

Final Book Week Parade Details

We're delighted to invite families to our annual Book Week Parade, celebrating this year's theme, Symphony of Stories. 

Following the success of last year's event, the parade will once again be held in the same format. 

Event Details:

Date: Friday 28 August (Week 6) 
Time: 9.00 am – 10.20 am 
Location: Michael Murray Centre for Performing Arts (seating will be available on the stage and at the back of the Michael Murray Centre. Standing areas will also be available.) 

Join us as students bring their favourite stories to life by dressing as book characters that inspire imagination and adventure. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading together as a School community. 

A coffee van will be available from 8.00 am for families wishing to purchase a coffee before the parade begins. 

Costumes can be as simple or as elaborate as families choose. A homemade costume, a favourite hat or prop or dressing in the colours of a book character can be just as effective as a store-bought costume. The most important thing is celebrating a love of reading and books. 

We look forward to celebrating Book Week with you and seeing the creativity our students bring to this special event. 

October Vacation Care Bookings

Bookings for Westminster's September/October Vacation Care Program open at 7.30am on Monday 24 August (Week 6) via the Xplor Home App. 

The program will run from Monday 28 September to Monday 12 October, with separate programs for Transition to Year 2 and Year 3 to Year 6 to provide age-appropriate experiences and maximise places for Westminster families. 

Families are encouraged to book early, as Vacation Care is always in high demand. Please remember to select the booking code 'VACATION CARE - $93' when making your booking. 

To view the full program and activity schedule, click here.

Father’s Day Celebration

We’re looking forward to celebrating the wonderful dads and special people in our Westminster community at our annual Father’s Day Morning on Friday 4 September. 

Join us in the Preparatory School Gym from 8.00 am to 9.00 am for a relaxed and fun morning with your children. Enjoy coffee and bacon & egg sliders while taking part in a range of activities together, including a roving magician, paper plane making, craft activities and some fun games. 

Event Details 

Date: Friday 4 September  

Time: 8.00 - 9.00 am  

Venue: Preparatory School Gym, Westminster School 

From 8.30 am, classrooms will also be open, giving you the opportunity to visit your child’s learning environment and spend some time with them in their classroom. 

It’s a lovely chance to slow down, have some fun and celebrate the important role dads and special people play in the lives of our students and our wider Westminster community. 

If you’re planning to join us, please register your attendance here.