The Westall School Incident

Andrew Parry

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Andrew Parry
24 October 2025

Unexplained phenomena & the paranormal; UFOs & extraterrestrial beings

The Westall School Incident

On the morning of April 6, 1966, in the quiet Melbourne suburb of Clayton South, hundreds of students and teachers from Westall High School and Westall State School looked up and saw something that would change their lives forever.

A shimmering silver disc, silent and deliberate, hovered over the playing field before descending behind the nearby trees of Grange Reserve. Dozens of children ran toward it. Some saw it land. Others arrived just in time to see it lift off and vanish into the blue, leaving behind a circle of scorched grass and a lifetime of unanswered questions.

Within minutes, military trucks arrived. The area was sealed off. Men in uniforms took control. The headmaster ordered an assembly and warned the students to keep quiet. Local reporters were told to drop the story. A film crew from Channel 9 who had captured the event found their footage ""lost."" The official explanation-if there ever was one-never reached the public.

And just like that, the largest mass UFO sighting in Australian history disappeared from the record.

But some memories refuse to fade.

More than half a century later, the witnesses-now grown adults-still remember what they saw with startling clarity. Their stories have been studied by researchers, psychologists, and historians, and they remain remarkably consistent: a silent disc, metallic grey, the size of two cars, capable of impossible maneuvers.

What was it? A secret military craft? A weather balloon? Something from beyond Earth?

In The Westall School Incident, researcher and author Andrew Parry revisits this extraordinary event with fresh eyes, weaving together firsthand accounts, lost archives, Cold War history, and the modern era of UAP disclosure. This is not a tale of belief versus disbelief-it is a chronicle of truth, memory, and the struggle between ordinary people and extraordinary secrecy.

Through interviews, historical analysis, and modern reflection, the book exposes a pattern of official suppression that mirrors other major UFO events, from Roswell in the United States to Rendlesham Forest in the United Kingdom. It argues that what happened at Westall was not an isolated curiosity-it was part of a global phenomenon that governments have struggled to explain for more than seventy years.

The Westall School Incident is both investigative and human, blending fact and feeling in an immersive narrative that takes the reader from the dusty ovals of 1960s Melbourne to the global conversation about disclosure happening today. It is a story about courage-the courage of children who trusted their own eyes, and the courage of adults who, decades later, broke their silence.

What began as a suppressed mystery has become a national legend, a reminder that truth has a way of surviving even when the world tries to bury it.

Inside you will discover:

- The true story of Australia's most compelling UFO encounter - Eyewitness testimonies from students, teachers, and residents - The military's rapid arrival and the mysterious disappearance of evidence - The decades-long silence-and the resurgence of the story in modern times

More than a mystery, Westall is a mirror held up to humanity. It asks how we respond when the ordinary collides with the impossible, and whether the truth can ever be silenced when so many have seen it.

By: Andrew Parry
Imprint: Andrew Parry
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 590g
ISBN: 9798232011543
Pages: 252
Publication Date: 24 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrew Parry is a passionate writer and screenwriter, dedicated to the art of storytelling in both fiction and film. His creative work is deeply influenced by his concerns for the future of humanity, the environment, and the existential challenges that shape our world. Andrew believes that storytelling, whether in novels or on screen, holds the power to inspire change, challenge perceptions, and foster global conversations about the issues that matter most. Andrew's passion for fiction allows him to explore the complexities of human nature, often weaving themes of survival, cooperation, and conflict resolution into his narratives. He believes that through compelling stories, writers can delve into the darker aspects of society and human behavior, while also offering a vision of hope, where unity and understanding can guide us to a better future. His fiction reflects these themes, creating thought-provoking worlds where characters grapple with moral dilemmas and global crises that mirror real-world concerns. In addition to his work in fiction, Andrew is an avid screenwriter, using film as a dynamic platform to bring his ideas to life. He is drawn to the visual and emotional impact of storytelling on screen, believing that cinema has a unique ability to engage audiences and spark meaningful dialogue. Whether developing original screenplays or adapting his fictional works for film, Andrew approaches screenwriting with the same depth and dedication that he applies to his novels, ensuring that each story resonates on both intellectual and emotional levels. Living in Australia, Andrew's creative process is fueled by solitude, allowing him the time and space to focus on his writing. Though he leads a quiet life, his stories connect him with readers and viewers worldwide, engaging them in narratives that explore the most pressing issues of our time. For Andrew Parry, writing fiction and screenplays is not just a creative pursuit-it's a way to influence thought, inspire change, and leave a lasting impact through the power of storytelling.

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