Commencing Secondary School is an exciting transition for students and their families. At Western Port Secondary College, we aim to make this vital transitional period as seamless and positive as possible. Throughout the year we work closely with our feeder primary schools to ensure that we begin to build a relationship with students from as early as Grade Four. We encourage our Grade Six students who are transitioning to strive to be their personal best, respect others and get involved in all learning opportunities that they are presented with.
The application process for Year 7 enrolment is determined by the Victorian Department of Education and Training and is initially undertaken by the school your student attends during their Grade 6 year of schooling. It is not possible to apply for a place in Year 7 before your child is in Grade 6. Families residing interstate and overseas when their child is in Grade 6 are advised to contact the school to make a direct application.
Our school zone is available on findmyschool.vic.gov.au which hosts the most up-to-date information about Victorian school zones. Students residing in this zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address. The DET provides guidance through the Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school and the freedom to choose other schools, subject to facility limitations.
You can find more information and answers to frequently asked questions on the DET’s website under School zones.
Find my school hosts the most up to date information about Victorian school zones. The Department of Education and Training provides guidance through the School Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighborhood school.
2023
Tue 28th Nov Secondary Experience Day
Tue 28th Nov Camp Howqua deposit due – $125
Tue 28th Nov Parent Information Evening
Tue 12th Dec State-Wide Orientation Day
2024
Tue 30th Jan First day for Year 7, 11 & 12 students
Wed 31st Jan All Students onsite
Mon 5th Feb All student School Photos
Fri 9th Feb Balance of Camp Howqua due – $250
Fri 9th Feb LAST DAY to return Camp indemnity forms
Mon 19th Feb Whole School Swimming Sports
Mon 26TH – Wed 28TH Feb Camp Howqua
Find out more about our vision for a unique, exciting Secondary School that expands the horizons of our students The Western Port Way.
Grade 5 students from our local feeder primary schools are invited to spend the day here at Western Port Secondary College. Students will get to experience what it is like to be in Secondary School for the day. They will partake in various subjects and activities in a fun filled day that gives them a taste of everything secondary school related.
Students will have the opportunity to partake in Food Technology, STEM, Maths, English, PE, and Art classes with our Western Port Secondary College teachers. Our Year 7 Leaders in Training will assist the Grade 5 students on the day.