Whyalla Secondary College
Whyalla Secondary College respects Aboriginal People as having the oldest continuing cultures in human history. Our students develop an understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds, appreciating our differences, and inspiring in many a life long respect for the uniqueness and perspective of every individual.
Our students will become the social, political and cultural leaders of the next generation and the school has a clear responsibility to ensure that every student has been prepared to respond in a well informed, imaginative, courageous, caring and socially responsible manner.
Day In the Life at WSC
Our Curriculum has a central focus on the ATRiUM capabilities where students actively learn, creatively think, relate to others using language through symbols, ICT and being able to manage self.
All 5 capabilities will assist students in developing effective employability skills, setting them up for success as empowered community citizens.
Please click the video to watch a Day In the Life at WSC!
Events
Term 3- Week 3
Monday- 04 August
Subject Counselling for Current Year 9-11 (for Parents) 9am-5pm in the Front Office/Gallery
National Aborigional & Torres Stait Islander Children’s Day
Tuesday- 05 August
PISA Testing
Year 10 State Theatre Co Workshop (SACE Students)
WSPS Welcome Visit 10am
FSPS Welcome Visit 12:30pm
Wednesday- 06 August
Subject Counselling for Current Year 9-11 (for Parents) 9am-5pm in the Front Office/Gallery
Spencer Gulf Swimming Lessons
Australian Dance Theatre Workshop
NAPS Welcome Visit 1:30pm
Thursday- 07 August
Subject Counselling for Current Year 9-11 (for Parents) 9am-5pm in the Front Office/Gallery
Spencer Gulf Basketball Carnival
WTPS Welcome Visit 1:30pm
Year 6 Tour 9:30am
Friday- 08 August
Subject Counselling for Current Year 9-11 (for Parents) 9am-5pm in the Front Office/Gallery
Country Arts Song Writing Workshop 9:30-11am
International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples (09/08/25)
Discover our college
Explore our three communities below
Year 7 and 8 community
Year 9 and 10 community
Year 11 and 12 community
Whyalla Secondary College Official Opening
March 14th we had the pleasure of hosting our official opening with state and local government dignitaries, as well as site planning and building officials.
It was wonderful to finally celebrate our opening and share our journey
Honourable mentions to the Minister for Education, Training and Skills, Blair Boyer MP and Eddie Hughes MP, Member for Giles, who joined Principal Tricia Richman and the team for the unveiling of the official plaque.
It’s Principals Day!
Today, we extend a heartfelt thank you to public education Principals across the state, including our very own esteemed Principal, Tricia Richman.
Your dedication, passion, hard work, and leadership continue to inspire us all!
Individual student reports for NAPLAN 2025 have been distributed to all Year 7 & 9 students who participated in one or more NAPLAN tests in Term 1. Please refer to the brochure linked below for information on how to interpret your child’s NAPLAN results. Please be aware that there was an error on the printed reports sent to us from the Department. The statement, “Your child completed NAPLAN on paper,” was incorrectly printed on each student’s ISR. Please be assured that this does not affect the accuracy of the results.
https://www.nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/naplan/isr-parent-carer-faq.pdf
🌟 Term 3 Week 2 House Points Update! 🌟
We’re back into the swing of Term 3, and the race is tighter than ever! 💪 The energy is high, and every point is making a difference—keep it up, everyone!
🏆 Lowly continues to lead with an impressive 5,459 points!
🥈 Wetlands is holding strong in second with 4,441 points.
🥉 Fitzgerald has edged just ahead of Bonython with 4,206 points, while Bonython is close behind on 4,199 points.
💬 Principal Tricia Richman’s Quote for the Week:
"Let perseverance be your engine and hope be your fuel." 🚀💫
Keep striving, stay positive, and let’s make this week count!
🎽 And don’t forget—Sports Day is fast approaching!
Get ready to bring your house spirit on Tuesday 26 August. Let’s make it a day to remember! 🔥🏃♀️🏆
📣 Important Notice for Families
Please note that on Tuesday 29 July, the front school office will close at 2.45pm. This will allow staff to undertake some important professional development to better support our students. We appreciate your understanding and support.
The first VET block week of Term 3 is coming up! 😆
Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August 🛠
Emails have been sent to all students involved 📧
📣 Is your child starting Year 7 at Whyalla Secondary College in 2026?
We’re excited to welcome new families to our community! As part of our transition program, we are offering group family tours of the college. These tours give families the chance to explore our facilities, meet some of our staff, and gain a deeper understanding of the learning environment at Whyalla Secondary College.
👉 There are four group tour timeslots available — book your spot by scanning the QR code below or by visiting: https://forms.office.com/r/uzjk3n7yaj
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing what makes our school a great place to learn and grow!
🩺 Future Health Professionals in the Making! 🩺
Our Year 10 students recently took part in an exciting hands-on immersion morning at the Whyalla Hospital. A huge thank you to the incredible team of professionals who made the experience so valuable!
Students were inspired by a local medical registrar who completed all their schooling right here in Whyalla, went on to study medicine, and is now back working regionally—what an amazing full-circle moment! 💙
Interactive sessions in Speech Pathology, Social Work, and Aged Care gave students a deeper look into the diverse world of health careers, thanks to the passionate input of nurses, midwives, and allied health staff.
👀 Keep an eye out—our next generation of health professionals is on the rise!
We`re baaaack! 🎉
A big term 3 welcome to all of our students, parents and staff.
We hope you all enjoyed the break and are ready for another term jam packed full of learning 📚
Acknowledgement
of Country
Whyalla Secondary College is located on Barngarla Country. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge and pay respect to the past and present Traditional Custodians of Country in Whyalla and throughout Australia. We respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ connections to land, sea, sky and community.
