Westminster Education Support Centre

🌟 Parent Workshop Opportunity – “Who’s the Boss?” 🌟

We’re excited to share an upcoming parenting workshop being hosted at the Child and Parent Centre – Westminster.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who’s the Boss? is a supportive program designed to help parents and carers build positive relationships with their children and develop practical strategies for managing challenging behaviours.

📅 Date: Wednesday 24 June
📍 Location: Child and Parent Centre – Westminster

This is a great opportunity to connect with other families and gain helpful tools in a welcoming and supportive environment.
If you’re interested, please see the flyer available at our front office or contact the Child and Parent Centre for more information.

💬 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

🚶‍♀️💛 Walk Safely to School Day 💛🚶‍♂️

What a fantastic morning celebrating Walk Safely to School Day at Westminster Education Support Centre! Thank you to all of our families and community members who joined us for our walk-to-school route, proudly supported by the City of Stirling.

Students and families met at a local park before walking together to school, building community connections and promoting the importance of active and safe travel. Along the way, students were excited to meet our school mascot, Wes, who helped make the morning extra special! 🦺✨

Once back at school, families enjoyed a community breakfast together and students participated in a range of engaging activities. One of the highlights was the smoothie bike, where students pedalled to blend their own delicious smoothies! 🚴‍♂️🥤

A huge thank you to Woolworths and Spud Shed at Stirling Central Shopping Centre for their generous donation of food and coffee supplies for our breakfast, and to North Metro Health for providing the popular Blend-a-Bike activity enjoyed by our students and families.

A massive thank you also goes to our wonderful community volunteers who generously give their time each day as our traffic wardens. Your ongoing commitment to keeping our students and families safe during drop-off and pick-up times is greatly appreciated by our entire school community. 🚸💛

It was wonderful to see so many families, staff and community members coming together to promote healthy lifestyles, road safety and community connection. 🌿☀️

🚶‍♀️‍➡️National Walk Safely to School Day🚶

On Friday 22nd May Westminster ESC and Westminster Primary School will be hosting a Walk Safely to School Day.

Now in its 27th year, National Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual event when all Primary School children are encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment.

Families are invited to meet at meet at a local park, walk to school as a community and then enjoy a coffee and healthy snack provided by the City of Stirling.

The meeting points will be The Westminster Community Garden on Lindfield Street and the parkland on the corner of Marloo Road and Arkana Road (see below).

The timetable for the morning is as follows.
8.10am – Gather at the meeting points
8.20am– Walk as a community to school
8.30am – Free healthy snacks and coffee van
8.45am - To classes

Please note the students need to be under the care of a parent or guardian. School staff will be facilitating the event only and will have no duty of care during the walk.

🌾🐑 Landsdale Farm Excursion 🐓🌿

Our students enjoyed a wonderful visit to Landsdale Farm, where they explored, discovered and connected with the world around them through meaningful hands-on learning experiences.

Throughout the excursion, students developed important life skills including leisure and community access skills, communication skills, personal safety awareness, and social interaction skills within a real-world environment.

Students practised identifying familiar places and their purposes using photos, symbols, visuals and environmental cues to navigate different areas of the farm and participate in activities.

The visit also provided opportunities for students to explore living things and learn about different animals and their features through sensory and interactive experiences.

It was fantastic to see our student's building confidence, independence and engagement while enjoying such a rich and meaningful community learning experience! 🌾🐑🐓

🌸 Mother’s Day Morning Tea 🌸
Our Mother’s Day Morning Tea was a wonderful success, and we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the mums and special mother figures who joined us. It was so special to see our school community come together to celebrate the important people in our students’ lives 💐

The morning was filled with smiles, connection, and shared moments between families and students. Events like these play such an important role in strengthening relationships and building a strong sense of community within our school.

A big thank you to Mrs Barilla and Mrs Chappell for their hard work in organising and supporting the event, ensuring it was such a positive and welcoming experience for everyone.

We hope you all enjoyed the morning as much as we did! 💖

🧠 ADHD Parent Information Sessions 🧠

We’re pleased to share two upcoming ADHD Parent Information Sessions offered by ADHD With Me to support families in our community.

These sessions are designed to help parents better understand ADHD, learn practical strategies to support their children, and strengthen the connection between home and school. 💬

📅 North of the River Session
Tuesday 19th May 2026
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/adhd-with-me-parent-workshop-cjf8fg77

📅 South of the River Session
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/adhd-with-me-parent-workshop-lgz5zz2m

Whether you’re looking for guidance, reassurance, or new strategies, these sessions offer valuable insights for families navigating ADHD.

Please feel free to attend the session that works best for you, and share this with others who may benefit. 🌟

ADHD With Me Parent Workshop- South Join ADHD coach and educator Eliza Dadson for an informative and practical parent session focused on understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

🎪 FREE FAMILY EVENT – Circus Quirkus is coming to Perth! 🎪

We’re excited to share this wonderful opportunity with our school community!

Circus Quirkus is offering FREE tickets for students, staff, and families to attend their inclusive, accessible circus show at the Astor Theatre.

✨ Show dates & times:
📍 Astor Theatre, Mount Lawley
🗓 Sunday 24 May – 11:30am | 1:30pm | 3:30pm
🗓 Monday 25 May – 10:00am | 12:00pm

🤹‍♀️ This is a relaxed, sensory-friendly, animal‑free circus experience that is suitable for all ages and designed to be inclusive for people with diverse abilities.

🎟 All tickets are complimentary, including parents, siblings, and carers.

Bookings are made directly by families – see the flyer for details on how to book.

We hope many of our families can enjoy this fantastic experience together!

🎨 Paint n Chat at Westminster ESC 🎨

Join us for a relaxed and creative Paint n Chat session here at school! 🌈

This is a wonderful opportunity for families and community members to come together, enjoy some painting, and connect in a friendly, supportive environment. No experience is needed — just come along and have a go!

🖌️ All materials provided
💬 A great chance to meet others in our community
😊 Perfect for a fun, low-pressure creative experience

We’d love to see you there!

Please see the flyer below for all the event details or contact the school if you have any questions.

🌟 Staff Member of the Week – Miss Murphy 🌟

We are proud to celebrate Miss Murphy, who has been nominated as our Staff Member of the Week.

Miss Murphy is a passionate and dedicated educator who teaches our senior school students. She consistently creates a supportive and engaging learning environment. Her strength lies in building positive, trusting relationships with students, supported by her calm and nurturing approach.

Miss Murphy goes above and beyond in her role, including running a popular lunchtime coding club that provides students with additional opportunities to explore, create, and develop new skills.

We are incredibly grateful for the care, commitment, and positivity Miss Murphy brings to our school community each day.

Congratulations👏

💙 Support for Families – Kiind 💙
We’d like to share a wonderful resource with our families — Kiind, an organisation that supports parents and carers of children with disability across WA.

With recent changes to the NDIS, Kiind is offering a range of free and low‑cost online and community activities designed to help families feel supported, informed, and connected. These include:

- An upcoming online Community Check‑In to discuss NDIS questions and concerns
- Virtual sessions for parents and carers
- Sensory Storytime programs
- Creative, social and wellbeing activities for children, young people and adults with disability

Kiind’s sessions provide a relaxed, welcoming space to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with other families on similar journeys.
👉 Families are encouraged to explore what’s on and decide what feels right for them.

🔗 Visit www.kiind.com.au or keep an eye on their communications for upcoming events.

Please note: Kiind recommends families do their own research to ensure activities are suitable for their child.

💙 We hope some of our families find this information helpful.

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