The date for the first Strategic Plan Workshop has been set for Saturday 28 June. This day will bring together current Wimmera Lutheran College Board members, the Executive Leadership team and also invited representatives from the three communities. Phil McCredden from Ecclesia Leadership will coordinate this workshop. He has started his planning by viewing existing Strategic Plans of the 3 schools, mission and vision statements and other important identity documents. I am excited to be working with Phil who will bring a wealth of experience to this role, having previously worked with a number of organisations, including amalgamated entities. I look forward to sharing the outcomes of this workshop as we continue to develop the identity of Wimmera Lutheran College.
WLC Branding and Logo
WLC has started to make contact with various Marketing Companies to engage in conversations regarding the development of WLC’s Branding and Logo. Some of these companies have provided a scope of works and also quotes for their work which has been helpful as we consider future options and possibilities. The WLC Board realises that brand development is important but also understands the need to ensure the new branding and logo is representative of Lutheran Education across the three schools in the Wimmera, and therefore needs to be in line with the discussions and decisions around strategic plans.
Horsham Campus Open Day
Last week the Horsham Campus of WLC hosted a successful Open Day. The schedule for the day was as follows: 1:45-5:00pm: Guided Tours 5:00-6:00pm: Middle School Interactive Showcase 6:00pm: Year 7 Information Session
It was pleasing to see many existing and new families touring our college’s facilities, engaging with our staff and students and finding out about the curriculum and extra-curricular programs offered through the secondary school. A huge thank you to the following people who helped bring the day together:
Mrs Georgia Thomas: Coordinator Open Day Committee Members: Kate Carter, Jacqui North, Sam Engert, Maddie Ruwoldt Sam Engert: Leading the Year 7 Information Session Executive Leadership: College Tours Student Leaders: College Tours Secondary and Specialist Staff: An amazing interactive showcase Maintenance: Setup and BBQ
Future events include:
Interviews for 6 into 7 families
Year 7 Come Try Day
Year 6 Q&A
Enrolment tours and Interviews for Foundation students
Foundation Fun Day
Kinder Excursions
Principal Tours every Friday at 10am
Our College remains open for Tours and Interviews and I encourage any families who are interested in finding out more about WLC Horsham to make an inquiry through: admin.horsham@wlc.vic.edu.au
Mr Jason Przibilla Executive Principal
Sub Schools News
Junior School News (30 May, 2025)
Student Free Day/Long Weekend
To allow our staff to work on student reports, next Friday 6 June is a student free day. This leads into Monday's King’s Birthday Public Holiday on 9 June. We wish everyone a safe and blessed long weekend.
Chapel
Today 2S led us in worship with the message that God is Love, we thank you for a wonderful service. Next week there will be a special Chapel on Thursday 5 June at 2.30pm. This is due to the student-free day on Friday. We welcome Justin Seidel from the Freestyle Dance Ministry, who will workshop a Christian-dance performance with our Year 6 students throughout the day, ready to present this at Chapel.
Sport
Our Junior School Sport program provides opportunities for all students to be involved in a variety of events, learn new skills and participate in activities that they may not otherwise have the chance to. I would like to thank Mr Gary Davidson for his organisation and ongoing commitment to ensuring current programs such as Year 3/4 sport, Year 5/6 sport, Hoop Time, HCPSSA interschool competition, regional competitions and Little Desert Lightning Premiership carnivals are successful for all involved. Term 2 is a busy time for sport competitions and we thank you and all staff involved for your hard work and dedication.
Enrolments for Foundation
As we move to secure Foundation places in 2026, any current WLC - Horsham families are encouraged to contact the office if they have not yet booked a Foundation enrolment interview.
Year 1 Olden Days
What a fantastic display of olden day dress up and activities in our Year 1 classrooms this week! Thank you to Miss Harris and Miss Pope for providing this authentic learning experience for our students.
Awards
FL: Lucy R, Elijah D and Liam M
FR: Harmoney M, Oscar M and Luna A
1H: Quinn B and Kira T
1P: Florence C and Aadu A
2H: Neinke V and Senara R
2S: Harriet R and Tessa W
3D: Rafferty S and Eve J
3J: Eva H and Milla E
4M: Hudson N, Stella B and Indi O
4R: Cole T, Lilah M and Ava H
5D: Azahlia B, Abel F, Mia H and Blake O
5J: Maya S and Penny W
5K: Matilda D and Oliver M
6H: Mia Y and Phoebe B
6V: Lachlan H and Zoe K
Specialist awards Chinese: Casen P German: Brodie A Performing Arts 3-6: Jessica S PE: Kingston L
Our Trinity Tiger (5-6) Award recipients were Pacey M, Trinity Cub (3-4) Oliver W and Trinity Cub (F-2) Esha D.
Mrs Jacqui North Acting Head of Junior School
Junior School Curriculum and Pedagogy News (30 May, 2025)
End of Semester Reports
Staff across the College are currently undertaking diagnostic testing to inform students’ end of semester reports. Whilst this testing is a good diagnostic tool, staff always look at a variety of evidence demonstrated in the classroom to ensure a thorough process is used when determining a child’s progress against Australian curriculum standards.
In light of the alignment of end of semester reporting with all Wimmera Lutheran College campuses, please see below important Information on how to read your child’s report.
Assessment Scales
Horsham campus has previously utilised a 7-point scale which has now been streamlined to a 5-point scale. This ensures consistency across the campuses with more clarity for parents.
The grading scale previously used was:
The new grading scale to be used across the primary campuses is:
Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher if you require any further clarification, or you may contact me directly.
Richest blessings,
Mrs Jacqui North Assistant Head of Primary School(s): Curriculum & Pedagogy
Secondary School News (30 May, 2025)
This week, our staff have been taking time to reflect on their wellbeing and consider what they need to thrive in their profession. It’s a timely reminder that our students can also benefit from thinking about how to find balance in their own lives. While academic success is important, it’s equally vital that students make time for rest, exercise, and the activities they enjoy. One helpful strategy we encourage is for students to reflect on a typical week and plan their time thoughtfully—ensuring they’re making space for both study and wellbeing.
Pathways and Subject Selection Evening
On Wednesday night, we hosted our Subject Selection Evening in the Senior Centre. This event aimed to showcase our subject offerings and begin the selection process for students entering Years 10, 11, and 12 in 2026. It was a well-attended and valuable opportunity for our school community to connect and explore future learning pathways.
If you were unable to attend, don’t worry—keep an eye on the HUB. We’ll soon be sharing a dedicated HUB page with all the key information, links, and videos from the evening.
We are committed to supporting every student in finding the pathway that suits them best. Subject Counselling interviews will begin shortly, and families will receive further details soon.
Year 10 and 11 Exams
Our Year 10 and 11 students will be undertaking exams over the coming week. We wish them all the best and encourage them to view this as a valuable opportunity to practice their revision and study skills in preparation for future assessments.
Think You Know
Last week, the Proactive Police Unit visited the College to speak with our Middle School students about cyber safety, with a focus on staying safe while using social media. It was an engaging and valuable session that helped students better understand how to protect themselves online. We encourage families to continue this important conversation at home.
Secondary Musical: The Addams Family
On 7- 9th August Wimmera Lutheran College will be presenting the musical “The Addams Family” at the Horsham Town Hall. The cast of 30 secondary students have been rehearsing since the beginning of the year on Monday and Wednesday after school, as well as Sunday afternoons.
There is a real buzz in the air during rehearsals with students practicing lines, singing and choreography and parents and friends of the school practicing playing live music, sewing costumes, painting props and building sets. The excitement and anticipation is building. It is going to be a great show!
Important dates
Exam Week (Year 10 and 11's), 30 May - 5 June
Student Free Day, 6 June
Public Holiday, 9 June
General Achievement Test (GAT) Term 2, 17 June
Musical: The Addams Family, 7-9 August
Year 12 Graduation Service and Dinner Term 4, 21 November
Mrs Kate Carter Head of Secondary School
Sports News
Junior School Sports News (30 May, 2025)
Congratulations to Peter S on earning selection to the 3rd stage of Team Vic selection for the state under 12 AFL team. He was selected into the final 70 students across the state.
Year 3 & 4 Hooptime Basketball selection trials were held in the MPC today.
Year 5 & 6 Hooptime Basketball trials will be held late term 2 on Thursday 26 June as the competition is set for 6 August.
Greater Western Region Cross Country Results:
Congratulations to the WLC students that competed at Greater Western Region Cross Country in Warrnambool on Monday. Whilst no Junior School students progressed to State level, it is a great achievement competing at region level.
Little Desert Winter Sports Results
Netball - Congratulations to our girls netball team on winning all four matches and the competition. Maddie H, Maeja R, Ava L, Emily L, Phoebe B, Layla K, Valeria S, Zoe K & Indi W will now attend the Greater Western Region in Ballarat on 20 June.
AFL 9’s - Our WLC Team 1 finished second on the day losing to the eventual winners by 3 points. The boys played with great teamwork to win three of their four games.
WLC team 2 played with great enthusiasm to win two of their four matches.
Soccer - The boys/mixed soccer team competed well with one win, one draw and three loses,
A big thanks to parents and Middle School students that helped on the day.
Term 2 Sports Events
HCPSSA Year 5 & 6 Winter Sports - Friday 13 & 20 June from 1.45-2.45pm.
Year 3 & 4 Hooptime - Friday 27 June
Mr Gary Davidson Head of Sport (F-6)
Secondary School Sports News (30 May, 2025)
State Intermediate Girls Tennis
On Friday, May 16, Eliza B, Victoria B, Serena J and Mia L competed at the State Intermediate Girls Tennis Finals. Simply making the event is a huge achievement, as it means that the girls are one of the best tennis teams in the state. The Year 9/10 competition was challenging, and the girls had many close sets all day that they were just unable to secure the key points required. By taking the overall win against Cranbourne West Secondary College, the girls were able to finish in third place in their pool, just missing out on progressing to the crossover finals.
The team didn’t leave Melbourne empty handed, though. The girls were awarded the SSV Spirit of Sport Award, which is a new award in 2025 designed to recognise and promote fair play, sportsmanship and respectful competition. The award is determined by the convener and captains of the participating teams on the day of the event, and is to be considered as equal to winning a state championship. Congratulations to the girls on earning this huge accolade for WLC!
AHPVSS Round 2 - Tailem Bend 6-hour
Despite the patchy showers at the start and end of the 6-hour HPV race at Tailem Bend, the sun came out and we were treated to a spectacle of racing on Saturday, 17 May.
The competition was red-hot throughout the entire event, with our five trikes battling it out in their various categories to earn points for the 2025 National Championship. Our girls teams faced the full intensity of these competitions, with both the Hurricane (JS) and Avalanche (MS) teams holding off their opponents to win their categories by 1 lap each. Both of our girls teams have won the first two races of the season, which puts them in a great spot in the National Championship picture.
Our Thunder (JS) boys were around the pointy end of the field for much of the race, even having a lead after the first couple of hours, but unfortunately the weather and a couple of mechanical issues meant they slipped off the podium to finish in fourth place on the day. The Firestorm (MS) boys started the race slowly, with a lagging chain causing them to fall outside of the top ten. In a credit to their resilience, the boys continued to press forward and claw back as many positions as they could, ending the day in eighth place, and on the same lap as sixth.
Tsunami, our mixed open team, also had a great day, finishing second in their category to solidify their hold on silver for this year’s National Championship.
Congratulations to Charlize vZ for setting the fastest lap for the Middle School Girls category on the day, completing the 2.8 km circuit in 4:19.743; an average speed of almost 39 km/h!
We are just two weeks away from the third round in the season, where our Junior School students will compete in the 5-hour Junior School-only event at Victoria Park in Adelaide. Good luck to all the students involved.
Greater Western Region Cross Country
On Monday, over 30 students from WLC Horsham’s Primary and Secondary campuses travelled to Warrnambool to take on the hills and the weather in the Greater Western Region Cross Country Finals.
It was a cold and windy day, but thankfully the rain held off. All students performed well against tough competition. The highlights from the day were Charlize vZ (14G), Matilda S (14G) and Ellua B (15G) finishing inside the Top 12 positions and earning a place in the State Finals later this year. Additionally, the performance of our 14 Girls Team was enough to earn them second place in the teams competition. Congratulations to Charlize vZ, Matilda S, Lydika B, Alexis B and Pippa K for your efforts!
Black Ranges Year 7 Girls Netball
On Tuesday, a team of hopeful Year 7s went to Central Park to represent WLC at the Black Ranges Netball Finals. The girls put some strong performances together early in the day, winning their first two games, before coming up against a very strong Stawell side in their third match.
After a narrow loss to Stawell, the team bounced back to win against Horsham College 2 and book a place in the Semi Finals. Unfortunately, the girls couldn’t match it against the impressive Horsham College 1 team, who didn’t have a team get within 30 goals of them in the pool matches. The girls had a strong performance, but it wasn’t enough, losing to the eventual champions. Congratulations on your efforts, and thank you to Ms Reid and Miss Ellis for coaching and umpiring on the day.
Black Ranges Year 8 AFL
On Wednesday, a group of Year 7 and 8 students competed in the Black Ranges Year 8 AFL 9s competition at City Oval. The boys had a strong start to the day, defeating Murtoa 37 - 27. However, the bigger size of the Year 8 students they were competing against, as well as the extra numbers they had available made it tricky for them to win any additional games.
Over the course of the day, the boys all demonstrated teamwork, responsibility and fair play, working effectively to achieve the best possible result. Thank you to Mr Pickering for coaching the team, and to Mrs Both for convening the event for the Black Ranges Division.
Black Range Intermediate Boys AFL and Girls Netball
Today, our Year 9 and 10 Girls Netball and Boys AFL teams travel to Stawell to compete against the other Black Ranges schools. Good luck to all students for this event, and thank you to Miss Cashin, Miss Ellis and Mr Pickering for attending.
COMING EVENTS
JUNE
5 - Black Ranges Intermediate & Senior Soccer 26 - Black Ranges Year 7 & Year 8 Soccer 30 - Black Ranges Senior Basketball
JULY
22 - Black Ranges Intermediate Basketball 24 - State Cross Country
AUGUST
2 - AHPVSS Round 4: Tailem Bend 8-hour 20 - Black Ranges Year 7 & Year 8 Volleyball
SEPTEMBER
2 - Black Ranges Year 7 Basketball 3 - Black Ranges Year 8 Basketball 9 - Greater Western Region Year 7 & Year 8 Volleyball 11 - Black Ranges Athletics 20 - AHPVSS Round 6: Murray Bridge 24-hour
Mr Matthew McLoughlin Head of Sport (7-12)
Wellbeing News
WEBINAR: Digital Media Literacy & Safety
Due to Wimmera Lutheran College's ongoing commitment to supporting youth wellbeing through our partnership with SchoolTV, we would like to invite parents, carers, grandparents, educators and school leaders to attend an exclusive webinar supporting primary and secondary students.
WEBINAR: Digital Media Literacy & Safety (Part II)
DATE: Wednesday, 18 June 2025
TIME: 7:30 pm
Join for an exclusive session with two of Australia's leading experts in youth wellbeing and cybersafety, Susan McLean and Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. They will share invaluable insights on how to empower young people to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.
Topics in this webinar include:
Artificial Intelligence
Misinformation & Algorithms
Sexting and Sextortion
Online Grooming
Please note, this webinar is a one-off event and will not be available to replay later. Participants must register prior to the commencement of the webinar to gain access.
SchoolTV looks forward to having you join for this insightful and engaging session.
Campus News
The Athlete's Foot - School Rewards Program
We’re excited to share that WLC – Horsham Campus has received $850 through the The Athlete's Foot School Rewards program! A big thank you to our school community for your ongoing support — your purchases at TAF help earn valuable rewards that go directly back into supporting resources and opportunities for our students.
Want to Help Make Our School Even Better? Join us for dinner & a chat!
Are you a parent, carer, or friend of the school who wants to help create a more vibrant and supportive school community?
We’d love to welcome you to our upcoming PTFA meeting — this time, we’re heading out for dinner! It’s a great chance to meet other members, share ideas, and chat about ways we can all make a difference for our kids.
2nd June
7pm
Victoria Hotel
Whether you're full of ideas or just curious to see what we’re about, everyone is welcome — no pressure, no commitment required. Just pop in, say hello, and see how you can be part of something great for our school community.
Please note that the Uniform Shop at Wimmera Lutheran College - Horsham Campus has updated its opening hours (effective 28/05/2025):
Wednesdays: 9:00am to 4:00pm Thursdays: 9:00am to 2:00pm Should you have any questions or require assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact uniformshophorsham@wlc.vic.edu.au or call 03 5382 2529.
Community News
Lanes and Games - School Lockin
UNDIVIDED 2025
Casey Kosch First Aid 10th Birthday
Footy for Girls in Horsham
AFL Wimmera Mallee is running a Superkick program just for Primary School-aged girls! It’s all about having fun, making friends, and learning the great game of AFL in a safe and welcoming environment $20 for 5 weeks starting on June 4 at Horsham City Oval
PLUS – we’re holding a school competition to see which school can get the most girls registered (by %). The winning school scores 20 FOOTBALLS!
Let’s get our girls involved and help your school take home the prize!
