Dear Parents/Students I am writing to let you know that, further to the communication yesterday regarding a positive case at our school, required contact notification is complete and we have contacted all potential primary close contacts who have been asked to stay at home until further notice.    

Our school has been advised a confirmed COVID-19 case attended our school on Friday, 22 October, 2021.Our school will be closed on Tuesday, 26 October as a precaution to identify students or staff who were on site on Friday, 22 October and may have had close contact with the case.

Our students really are exceptional!   Year 7 student, Brianna Almond set out on a mission to ensure that the oldest and wisest members of our community know that they are valued.        

We are very excited to share that the timeline for the staged return to onsite learning is being brought forward and all students will now be back in the classroom full time from and including Friday 22 October.    

In regards to our up-coming Year 7 immunisaton visit in November, please find below the Government website which shows the current spacing guidelines:

The Parents and Guardians of  Year 7, 2022 students will be notified today (Monday 18th October) via email of a change to the proposed format of the Parent Information evening which is due to be held (tomorrow) on Tuesday 19th October. Please check your emails for the details.

To view our latest newsletter just click on the linkhttps://www.wallansc.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/publication_newsletter_sixteen_2021.pdf

Our apologies for the lateness in sending this information as we were awaiting updates from the Department. With the announcement that Mitchell Shire is to come out of lockdown from midnight tonight, students will return to school in line with the regional plan as follows:

Check out the amazing creations on our facebook page by our Year 9 and 10 Foodtech students during this round of remote learning. Who needs Uber Eats when you can cook like this?

Congratulations to Alani O'Brien and James Mileski (pictured with Yr 12 Drama Teacher; Ms Renae Daynes) who participated today in their VCE Performance Exam for Drama.    

Please note that these performances and scheduled dates are subject to the directives of the Victorian Government and Victoria's Chief Health Officer.

During September, several staff members of WSC took part in STEPTEMBER to raise funds to support incredible programs for people living with cerebral palsy.  

Tech week continues with a great opportunity to hear from our guest speaker Angharad Yeo, especially for all our students interested in the world of video games.    

Mitchell Youth Service has partnered with Prace/Reconnect to run a 1:1 resume writing service for young people 15-24. Every Thursday in November 3.30-5.30pm at Wallan Youth Room’s or online- limited spots, bookings essential. Every young person who attends will walk away with a complete resume.  

You will be invited to a workshop hosted by TGD Clothing Swap, The Story Costumer, WayOut and CLIP. You can build your outfit, ensemble, costume or entire catwalk collection, be coached to find your catwalk groove, and steel your confidence to walk the runway in front of your special guests.    

This week, we are celebrating our Technology Department and the great subjects they offer. Students will have the opportunity to take part in some fantastic fun activities.  

Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) is creating a youth-led campaign that encourages COVID-safe behaviour, increases vaccination and reaches young people effectively.

As per the Victorian Government directive, schools in Mitchell Shire will continue with the same restrictions as Metro for the commencement of Term 4.

It's our third week of offering Pfizer Vaccinations in conjunction with Nexus Primary Health to WSC students onsite here at the College and we had another huge turn out today with 150 students rolling up their sleeves.  

FREE Parent Online Summit - 3 days, 3 themes, 24 world-class speakers: 8th -10th October. If you want tips, tools and ideas to parent your child to be resilient, confident and independent - this FREE summit is for you! Register for your FREE tickets here: www.spectrumparentsummit.com

The VCAA recognises that some students enrolled in VCE or scored VCE VET Unit 3–4 studies have experienced particularly difficult circumstances this year as a result of COVID-19. This includes health and wellbeing challenges, financial stress, extra home responsibilities and family stresses.    

The Australian Government has announced that all people in Australia aged 12 and over are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, with bookings for children aged 12 to 15 open from 13 September 2021.    

Have you booked your Parent/Teacher Interviews which will be held on Tuesday 14th September from 11:30am - 6:50pm online via TEAMS.Please book your interview time via COMPASS. 

Join us for some family fun and trivia on Thursday 9/9/2021 at 7pm. Gather the family and see which household knows the most! 

Today with the assistance of Nexus Primary Health Wallan, our Year 12's and 11's received their first Pfizer vaccination. It was wonderful to be able check in with our Seniors, face to face. We have missed having them on site.