Westall Secondary College in Clayton South, Victoria | High School

Westall Secondary College

Locality: Clayton South, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9546 3233

Address: 88 Rosebank Avenue 3169 Clayton South, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Chinese (non-background) reading competition of Victoria: On behalf of non-background students at Westall, Mearlea Seang (Year 7) , Jolie Nnika Sothyna (Year 8) and Sothica Lim (Year 9) participated in the 2020 Chinese (Non-background) Reading Competition of Victoria on 16th October (Friday) remotely. Our students demonstrated their excellent skills and confidence in the state competition and earned fantastic results as following: Mearlea Seang (Year 7) : Mendelian Award (To...p 10) Jolie Nnika Sothyna (Year 8): Participation Award Sothica Lim (Year 9): The First Award (Top 1) This is the first time that WSC has won the first award across Victoria for a decade. We are very proud of our students for striving for success during this tough time. Big thank you to Ms Minnie Zeng whose passion and encouragement make it possible for our students to experience Chinese culture and learn the language so brilliantly at WSC

25.01.2022 Theres nothing like an update from the Kitchen to lift everyones spirits: Recently, we had Pacific Islander day in Westall cafe (what a banquet), VET Hospitality students cooking up Eggs Bernaise (hard to cook, even harder to spell) and today, the Year 7s bakes some hot cross buns. Well done to all and thanks to Ms Read, Ms Lynette, Ms Paget and Ms Priscilla

25.01.2022 iCreate Aviation standing to attention

24.01.2022 Innovation in VCE ACCOUNTING Yesterday students used building blocks to help categorize different cash inflows and outflows into headings used for a Cash Flow Statement. They used the same blocks to discuss the ones wed excluded and how they fit into the revenue and expense definitions that contribute to determining profit or loss in an Income Statement. They also used the blocks to discuss how different sized blocks could refer to the proportions in $ value and the posi...tive and negative effects these have on cash flow and profit. This lead to students gaining a better understanding of how cash surplus or deficits occur and also how a business can earn a profit or suffer a loss using those visual representations. The class now has photos to now look back on that students can use as a guide for when they analyze and use information across various accounting case studies. Congratulations to the students and Ms Briffa

23.01.2022 Wellbeing @ Westall Our wellbeing team has been busy working behind the scenes and have a special surprise in store for all of you! Who knew that iso 2.0 would inspire the creation of the Westall Wellbeing mini video series?! Over the next few weeks, the wellbeing team will be releasing weekly videos on a variety of different topics. These topics include: Hygiene, infection control and general wellbeing; maintaining a routine during iso 2.0; managing anxiety and stress; and s...taying socially connecting. https://vimeo.com/443263389

22.01.2022 Whole-school student wellbeing survey Good afternoon students, As we get closer to having all of you back on site for face-to-face learning, it is really important to take the time to reflect on how this unusual period of self-isolation and remote learning has gone for you. To support you in your return to school and to support your overall wellbeing moving forward, it would be great if each of you could spend 5 minutes to complete this short survey:... https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx Our Wellbeing team will use this data to put together a plan for wellbeing workshops and lunch time activities for Term 3 and 4. Remember, the survey is anonymous, we only want to know which year level you belong to! Thank you for your time and I look forward to welcoming the rest of you back next Tuesday! Mr Henderson

21.01.2022 I Create action

21.01.2022 A message for our Westall SC family. Take care, stay safe and look after each other. Tristan Lanarus Principal

21.01.2022 Final day of activities on the Outdoor Ed camp: Yesterday the group explored rock pools at Smiths Beach, went sand boarding down some very steep sand dunes and went to the Penguin Parade. congratulation to the students who went on camp and a big thank you to Mr Robertson, Ms Vasilakis and Ms Bray for making it happen

21.01.2022 Week 5. Happy Mothers Day. Wellbeing check in. Get moving with your 25 each day and stay tuned for more announcements later today.

21.01.2022 Wellbeing @ Westall Being healthy should be part of your overall lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent chronic diseases and long-term illnesses. Feeling good about yourself and taking care of your health are important for your self-esteem and self-image. I hope you enjoy this short video on 3 important healthy lifestyle tips. https://vimeo.com/449950616

18.01.2022 iCreate Aviation the Aviation students have been learning the Physics behind Aviation and how to apply this on the flight simulators. The instructors from Tristar flight school have really helped the students nail the basics. We could have 20+ pilots in a few years

18.01.2022 Students, have you tried to flip a scenario yet? Here are a couple of examples of scenarios some of us might be experiencing now: Im stuck in isolation. I cant see my friends and it feels like Im all alone.... Football season is cancelled! Not only is the footy not on TV, but I cant even play myself. My life is over! The sun is shining and I cant go to the beach. It may as well be raining. What a waste of sunshine! How can we turn these scenarios around to be positive, or to see the positives? Write down 5 scenarios that are frustrating you or making you angry at the moment. Then rework these scenarios so that the focus is on the positives. An example is below. Scenario: Im stuck in isolation. I cant see my friends and it feels like Im all alone. Positive Outlook: Ive started using these amazing apps on my phone that allow me to video call my friends all the time. I didnt even know about these apps. They are going to be awesome even after isolation. But the best bit about isolation is, Ive got more time at home where my piano is and Im playing all the time which means Im getting better. Maybe Ill be good enough to play at assembly when school goes back. Another example is here https://vimeo.com/411236429 To join the Student Wellbeing Microsoft team, go to https://teams.microsoft.com//19%3ab510801cf/conversations [email protected] involved Westall!

17.01.2022 Junior School Captains 2021 Introducing our Junior School leadership team for 2021 (L to R): Sarah Chea (VC), Khaing Lin (C), Aaron Gade (VC) and Louise Jean Espino (C). Congratulations to our captains! We look forward to your leadership in 2021!

15.01.2022 Year 7 Welcome Night - Tuesday 17 November 6.30pm - Zoom Year 7 Welcome Night is fast approaching and although restrictions are easing, we will be unable to host a face-to-face evening at the College and Welcome Night will take place via Zoom. Zoom meeting details can be found in the email sent to all Year 7 2021 families and on our website.... During the presentation, our staff will cover Orientation day, Year 7 Adventure day, Uniform, 2021 Booklist, Bring your own device program, Compass and more. It would be of great benefit for all students and parents to be part of the evening, which will conclude with a question and answer session. All the information will be provided electronically after the meeting for your reference. We look forward to seeing you at the Welcome Night.

15.01.2022 Here is the Martin Luther King information. A good person to google for some history.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Year 9 student Monineath Seang who has been shortlisted for the 2020 Melbourne Writers Festival Storytelling Competition for International Students. Monineaths piece, My Opportunity, is a wonderful perspective on our current situation and a refreshing outlook on COVID life. Although it is more about celebrating Monineaths writing journey and talent, the competition comes down to an online vote, closing at 10am on Wednesday 30th September.... Monineath has worked so hard on her piece and it would be amazing if all of the Westall community to get behind her and click on the following link to vote: https://mwf.com.au/bold-new-world-peoples-choice/ Good luck Monineath

14.01.2022 Good morning Westall. Week 4 of remote learning. I have combined a few things here. Firstly the month of May sees many groups and friends sending challenges to each other to stay healthy, motivated and connected. One of the challenges going around at the moment is the 25 push ups per day for 25 days. I was nominated for this by a friend so have posted that video. I challenge you all to do 25 per day for the next 25 days. Push ups, sit ups, star jumps, anything is fine. Just g...et moving as it keeps you warm and healthy. On another note, the music in the background is from U2 - Pride (In the name of love) this song was a tribute to the great Martin Luther King, who was a leader and activist for humanity, equality and caring for each other. I have attached some of his quotes and information. So please do your 25 each day to look after self and follow Martin Luther Kings lead and look after each other. Have a great week!!! See more

14.01.2022 Congratulations everyone. Welcome to Week 2!

14.01.2022 Indigenous water garden is taking shape nicely. This new addition to the College will be laid with rocks, water based plants and native plant life. There will even be a water feature Congrats to the Parks & Gardens students who have been hard at work during the remote learning period. Notice the new shade structure over the learning stone area too

13.01.2022 Westall SC presents a Healthy Living Video featuring members of our Principal team, Leadership team and Wellbeing team. This short video includes tips from different staff members! Enjoy, have a laugh and try out some of these fantastic ideas!

13.01.2022 Wellbeing @ Westall Usually our emotional brain and thinking brain work together, however, when we feel stressed or anxious, our emotional brain takes over. The emotional brain is reactive, which means it acts on impulse without thinking, so when you are stressed or anxious your logical thinking and problem-solving switches off. This short clip will give you some tools to help your thinking brain come back online, to help you see a way through your struggles or situation and ...realise that you are so much wiser and more capable than your thoughts and emotions. Ms Meaghan Morley - Mental health Practitioner @ WSC https://vimeo.com/452399974

13.01.2022 Student Wellbeing at Home - See the recent Compass message about the new online wellbeing program being launched at WSC. Get involved and use this period of social distancing and remote learning to develop strong mental health

13.01.2022 Wellbeing @ Westall Tanavi talks about the importance and the benefits of staying socially connected. Joey from F.R.I.E.N.D.S also shows you how to approach others to establish new bonds! https://vimeo.com/449171450

13.01.2022 Westall SC staff share their thoughts on how to approach the new world of remote learning...enjoy

13.01.2022 Hungry anyone? Today the iCreate cafe and Aviation programs combined! Students in school prepared and cooked a lamb curry, cafe students at home followed along and the aviation students at home created an in flight menu! Some great skills and creativity on show! Thanks as always to Ms Read, Ms Paget, Ms Lynette and Ms Priscilla!

11.01.2022 Good morning Westall. Week 6 of remote learning this week. But some positive news. Year 11 and 12, with all staff, back at school next week for Week 7. Years 11 and 12 students commence back at school Tuesday May 26. Years 7-10 commence back Tuesday June 9.

11.01.2022 Week 8 of Term 2 and our last week of remote learning for years 7-10. Everyone back on site Tuesday 9 June.

11.01.2022 Remote learning in iCreate #learnthewestallway

09.01.2022 A few more photos from Moorabbin

08.01.2022 Check out this awesome table designed and built by Jasline Manico for her Assessment in Product Design Unit 1, part of her VCAL program. This is an impressive piece of work, even more so as she created this remotely at home! Congratulations Jasline! Our VCAL students are working very hard at home with their hands on learning- well done to the VCAL staff and students

08.01.2022 End of term message

08.01.2022 Congratulations to the Year 12 VCAL students who completed their school year today. What a journey 2020 has been- a massive thank you to Ms Ngarelle Gordon and the teaching team for their efforts. We wish our Year 12 VCAL graduates all the best with their next steps

07.01.2022 #visitmybackyard - the next activity for TRP@home Watch this video that takes a funny look at being stuck at home and not able to travel. Although this was meant as a joke it is a good way to look at the many wonderful things you may have in your own backyard or home that you possibly take for granted.... Create your own tourism video for your backyard or home highlighting some of the things you are grateful to have around you at the moment. Don't forget, if you would like to join the 'Student Wellebing at Home' Team, click here: https://teams.microsoft.com//19%3ab510801cf/conversations

06.01.2022 After a tough, long year, how good is I Create on a perfect day like this!

06.01.2022 ANZAC Tribute, click on the link to see our students Emily and Jorden Khauv playing The Last Post https://drive.google.com//1Ft0fLIL2ZaTzAZN570SEu1kWKryrw9Q

05.01.2022 Westall SC message

05.01.2022 Fantastic drone shot of the Outdoor Edders on camp!

03.01.2022 Primary School student activities & Year 7 transition in 2021 Year 6 students, parents and carers are in the process of making a vital decision in selecting their secondary school for Year 7 in 2021. To help with this process and to help students to get to know Westall Secondary College, we have put together some student activities to compliment the remote learning they are doing with their primary school teachers. Please download the PDF here: https://www.westallsc.vic.edu.a...u//WSC_Primary_School_activ For parents and carers, there are links to information on all the key aspects of the College, as we as a link to contact our Principal team directly to ask questions or arrange a virtual tour. Reminder Parents/carers are required to return their Application for Year 7 Placement 2021 form to their childs primary school by Friday 29 May 2020 (previously Wednesday 15 May). Primary schools will notify families of their childs Year 7 placement offer on Wednesday 19 August 2020 (previously Wednesday 5 August). More information https://www.education.vic.gov.au//g/Pages/year-6-to-7.aspx

03.01.2022 Congratulations Monineath Seang Earlier this year, the Melbourne Writers Festival and Study Melbourne hosted their annual story writing competition for international students living and studying in Victoria. Students were asked to envisage a Bold New World and submit a written story or visual work representing their vision of an ideal future as the world resets after the global pandemic. Year 9 student, Monineath Seang, was shortlisted for the High School category and took home the Overall People’s Choice Award for her piece, My Opportunity. Congratulations Monineath! If you would like to read Monineath’s story, you can access it at this link - https://mwf.com.au/bold-new-world-monineath-seang/

02.01.2022 Wellbeing @ Westall https://vimeo.com/446357939 Did you know that establishing consistent daily routines can provide stability and comfort at a time of uncertainty? Miss Kyla goes through 6 simple tips you can utilise to maintain a routine during remote learning 2.0.

02.01.2022 #DISMOMENT Our next activity as part of the TRP@home program will be #DISMOMENT. Watch the #DISMOMENT video at https://youtu.be/cFrhwrWnihY... The video talks about being grateful. Being grateful means being thankful for the things we have. Make your own #DISMOMENT Video and share the videos or photos on the TRP@home channel on Teams. To join the Student Wellbeing Microsoft team, go to https://teams.microsoft.com//19%3ab510801cf/conversations We will be talking about our #DISMOMENTS in the online Student wellbeing session on Monday 3.15-3.45pm.

01.01.2022 The vast majority of students in Victoria are learning from home because that is the advice from our health experts. If we did not follow this advice, more than... one million children, their parents and school staff congregating at our schools has the potential to spread Coronavirus in our community. Let me be very clear, particularly to the federal government who do not run any schools, we will only transition back to face-to-face teaching for all students when that is the advice of the Victorian Chief Health Officer. Not a moment before. What we are doing in combating this pandemic is working. But the situation is very fragile. A move back too early could see a spike in cases and a need to reimpose any restrictions we may have eased. I know this is hard - for parents and carers, students and educators - flexible and remote learning is challenging, no doubt. But I could not be prouder of our principals, teachers and support staff. Exceptional, dedicated and innovative. They are doing their very best. I am seeing this first-hand as a father of three school-aged children. And I could not be prouder of Victorian parents and carers. 97% of children are learning remotely. You have heard and understood the message. Thank you. And for students where learning from home is simply not possible, our schools are open for you. We are all in this together. And it is working because at all times we have followed the advice of our health experts in Victoria. We must, and we will, continue to do that.