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 6
Monday- 25 August
Sports Day
4.30-6pm Current Year 9-11
Subject Counselling
Front Office
Tuesday- 26 August
Sports Day (Post Poned)
Wednesday- 27 August
Clontarf Yr 8/9 Junior Camp
Spencer Gulf Swimming Lessons (Yr 7 & 8)
9.30-11.10am
Yr 11 AHEAD LSPS (L1&2)
MOPS Half Day Visit (1-3.30pm)
Thursday- 28 August
Clontarf Yr 8/9 Junior Camp
Literacy & Numeracy Week
HAPS & FSPS Half Day Visits
(1-3.30pm)
Friday- 29 August
Clontarf Yr 8/9 Junior Camp
Spencer Gulf Year 6 Visit
(1-2.30pm)
Literacy & Numeracy Week
Wear it Purple Day
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.
🔥🏆 What a day – Sports Day 2025 is DONE! 🏆🔥
A massive THANK YOU to all the staff and students who helped make the day such a huge success – from running events to cheering loud, you brought the energy and spirit! 💪💜💙🧡💚
📊 Final House Points:
💙 Lowly – 1212 🥇 CHAMPIONS!
💜 Bonython – 953 🥈
🧡 Fitzgerald – 837 🥉
💚 Wetlands – 625 🌟
👏 Congratulations to LOWLY – the 2025 Sports Day winners! 💙💙💙
And to top it all off… the legendary Staff vs Student Relays had everyone on their feet! 🙌🔥
What an epic finish to an incredible day! 🎉
The last VET block week of Term 3 is coming up! 😆
Monday 15 September – Friday 19 September 🛠
Emails have been sent to all students involved 📧
📢 Term 3 – Week 8 House Points Update! 🏆🎉
We’re heading into the final stretch of Term 3, and the house competition is tighter than ever (with Lowly stretching out the lead!). Here’s how the leaderboard stands this week:
🔵 Lowly – 6,654 points
🟢 Wetlands – 5,386 points
🟠 Fitzgerald – 5,076 points
🟣 Bonython – 4,974 points
Every point earned brings your house closer to victory, so keep putting in your best effort and showing your school spirit! 💙💚🧡💜
💬 Principal Tricia Richman’s Quote for Week 8:
"The best team isn’t the team with the best players, but the team that plays best together." ✨
📌 Reminder:
This Friday is Sports Day! 🏅 Show your house pride by dressing in your house colours and remember it’s also a Red Day. Let’s fill the day with energy, spirit, and teamwork! 🎉
Recently, Cohen and Drake, proudly represented Whyalla Secondary College at the 2025 SA State Short Course Swimming Slam.
For Cohen, this was his first-ever state event, where he qualified for the 50m Breaststroke and 100m Individual Medley (IM)—achieving 2 personal best times across his races.
Drake, competing as a multi-class swimmer, had a phenomenal meet. He qualified for 9 events, delivered 8 personal bests, and earned 8 medals.
Adding to this incredible achievement, just 2 weeks earlier, Drake also competed at the SA State Multi-Class Teams event, bringing home a gold and silver medal.
A huge congratulations to both Cohen and Drake on their outstanding efforts and results!
📌 Families are reminded that Friday 5 September is a school closure day and Monday 8 September is a pupil free day.
⭐️ Students do not attend school on Friday or Monday.
⭐️ The site and office will be closed on Friday, and on Monday the office will reopen at 11:30am.
Wishing all our families a safe and fun long weekend! 🌟
🚨 Kytons Term 3 Fundraiser is Now Open! 🚨
Place your orders today through the QKR! app 📲
🗓 Order by Wednesday 17 September
📦 Delivery on Wednesday 24 September
All orders will be delivered to the college.
Don’t miss out—get your treats now! 🎉
💜💙💚🧡 Sports Day is coming – new date confirmed! 💜💙💚🧡
Although the weather caused a little delay, the fun isn’t cancelled 🌟
Sports Day will now be held on Friday 12 September 🎉
Come along, cheer on your house team, and enjoy a jam-packed day full of energy, colour and activities!
🎽 Don’t forget to dress up in your house colours and show your team spirit loud and proud!
🍔 Red Day food will be available (cash and physical cards only – no phones).
📱 A reminder that the mobile phone policy applies.
👨👩👧 Families are warmly invited to join the fun and support our students.
⏰ Please note: all events will finish at 2:30pm.
The SACE Dance/Drama students participated in a workshop run by the State Theatre Company of South Australia. Throughout this workshop they completed exercises that assist in character creation and development as well as performing script work with other people. There was also a group of students who were able to have a workshop that focused on backstage roles where they discussed lighting, costuming, stage management, props and more!
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.
