Adventurous Parenting Series

"Learning to Learn: Tools to Enhance Your Child’s Academic Journey" is an engaging and informative 3-part workshop series designed for parents and carers hosted by Westminster's Director of Learning, Andrea Sherwood and Director of Teaching, Andrea Phillips.

This series aims to equip parents and carers with practical strategies and insights to support their children's educational development. Over the course of three sessions, parents will explore various techniques to foster effective learning habits, boost motivation, and create a conducive learning environment at home. Each session will provide hands-on activities, research-based expert advice, and valuable resources to empower parents and carers in their vital role in their children's academic success. Join us to unlock the secrets to nurturing a lifelong love of learning in your child.

To secure your place, register your attendance at the below Registration Form. 

Learning to Learn: Tools to Enhance Your Child’s Academic Journey

Facilitators:

Director of Learning, Andrea Sherwood and Director of Teaching, Angela Phillips

Participants:

Open to all parents and carers of students from ELC to Year 12

Workshop dates:

Thursday 22 August, Thursday 12 September, Thursday 17 October (Term 4)

As this is a scaffolding experience, workshop participants are required to commit to attending all three sessions. 

Date and time:

Multiple dates, 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Venue:

Westminster School, Forder Centre

Notes:

• Light refreshments supplied - grazing platters, wine, beer, soft drinks
• Places are limited to 20 participants
• This is a Parent/Carer only workshop (no children, please)

As part of the Wellbeing @ West Parenting Workshops, we are pleased to be hosting a webinar with Life Education about Vaping. This coincides with our Life Education student sessions including a visit from the Life Ed Van and Healthy Harold for ELC to Year 6 in Weeks 4 and 5 this term and Year 7s and 8s learning about the risks of vaping and other drugs in Weeks 2 and 3. 

Topics covered in the Parenting Vaping Webinar include: 

• What's in a vape?
• What do vapes look like and where are you people getting them from?
• How vaping is marketed to young people
• The most up-to-date legislation/laws
• The impact vaping has on the body
• How to recognise the signs of addiction and where to get help

When: 

6pm, Tuesday 27 August, 2024 

Registration:

Please register via the below Registration Form. To access the webinar, use the Zoom link below.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86234130425?pwd=2ufZJGZtx1NiTN0zQFMbMEvwB9bZU6.1

Meeting ID: 

862 3413 0425

Passcode: 

011151

This special panel session will focus on Adventurous Learning, a cornerstone of Westminster's new Strategic Plan. As we embark on this exciting journey, understand how adventurous learning experiences prepare our students for the challenges of a VUCAH world—volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous, and hyper-connected.

This session will feature expert discussions about the ways these experiences foster resilience, creativity, and adaptability in our children. Gain valuable insights and engage in discussions about how we can collectively shape a dynamic educational path for our students. Featuring an introductory provocation from Principal, Simon Shepherd.

Your participation is integral to our shared vision for Westminster's future. To secure your place, register your attendance at the below Registration Form. 

Panel Session: Adventurous Learning for a VUCAH World Explained 

Panel:

• Director of Learning, Andrea Sherwood
• Director of Teaching, Angela Phillips
• Head of Wellbeing, Anna Partridge
• Curriculum Leader of English, Angela Cash
• Old Scholar and Current Parent, Professor Matthew Tucker

Participants:

Open to all parents and carers of students from ELC to Year 12

Date and time:

Thursday 29 August, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Light refreshments served from 6.00pm. Session to commence at 6.30pm.

Venue: 

Westminster School, Michael Murray Centre for Performing Arts

Notes:

• Light refreshments supplied - grazing platters, wine, beer, soft drinks
• This is a Parent/Carer only session (no children, please) 

As part of our Wellbeing@West Parenting Workshop series, Westminster School is pleased to be hosting one of South Australia’s Leading Voices in children’s resilience, positive parenting and wellbeing, Madhavi Nawana Parker.  Madhavi is the Director of Positive Minds Australia, a Published Author, Speaker and Counsellor, who has developed resilience, wellbeing, confidence and social emotional intelligence strategies for children, teenagers, families and schools for over twenty years. Madhavi completed University studies in Psychology and Counselling, followed by her contribution to many families across South Australia and Nationally where she delivers practical parenting advice for raising our children in a complex world. Madhavi is known for her compassionate, strengths based approach to improve mental health, confidence, resilience and wellbeing.

When: 

6pm start for drinks and nibbles, 6.30pm presentation start, 8pm finish, Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Where: 

Thomas Pavillion, Westminster School 

Who:

ELC to Year 3 families

Discover the rich history of our school with an exclusive afternoon visit to the Westminster School Archives! This unique opportunity invites our entire school community to explore the fascinating journey of our institution through carefully preserved documents, photographs, and artifacts. Delve into the stories of past students and staff, witness the evolution of our traditions, and gain a deeper appreciation for the legacy that shapes our present. Join us for an enriching experience that connects us with our roots and inspires pride in our shared heritage. Don't miss this chance to embark on a trip down memory lane!

Location: 

Westminster School Archives House, 25 Alison Ave, Marion (next door to the Uniform Shop)

Notes:

• For catering purposes, please RSVP to Tylah Platt: tplatt@westminster.sa.edu.au
• Please stay for as long or as little as your schedule allows.

Westminster School's Running Club, led by Adam Thomson and Jon Dyer, has been running (pardon the pun!) for more than twenty years. This shared activity for students, parents and carers promotes physical fitness, healthy habits, and family bonding by allowing children and teens to develop endurance, strength, and coordination while parents serve as positive role models encouraging a lifelong commitment to an active lifestyle.

To join Run Club, please meet at the Thomas Pavilion. 

Join Westminster School's weekly yoga class, a wonderful opportunity for parents and carers to invest in their own wellbeing. Yoga offers numerous physical and mental health benefits, including improved flexibility, strength, and stress relief. Our classes are designed to be inclusive and accessible for all skill levels, providing a welcoming environment where you can unwind, recharge, and connect with other members of the school community. 

Yoga With Lauren brings energy and mindful movement through the practice of Yoga, to anyBODY seeking more flexibility, strength and peace to their mind; in an inclusive class setting.

Booking Yoga: 

To book into a Yoga session, please contact Yoga instructor, Lauren, on +61 432 696 234, via email at lauren.green@y7mail.com or via Facebook.

Price:

• Casual visit $15
• 10 Class Pass $130