Wallington P.S. Newsletter Term 2 Week 7 2025
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Principal's Report
Dear Families,
2025 Government Schools Principal Conference
This week, I had the privilege of attending the 2025 Victorian Government Schools Principal Conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre alongside over 3,000 school leaders from across the state. The conference provided valuable insights into the latest evidence-based practices and departmental initiatives supporting both student learning and wellbeing.
It was affirming to see that the many strategies, programs and systems we've been implementing at Wallington over the past 18 months are directly aligned with the latest research and the work of high-performing schools across Victoria. It’s an exciting path—and we’re already seeing the benefits.
Our staff’s dedication, hard work, and shared belief in continuous improvement are driving real momentum and positivity for our wonderful school. We are deeply committed to holding onto what makes Wallington unique - our strong sense of community, connection to environment, all underpinned by our ‘Why Statement’ - while maintaining high expectations and outcomes for every student.
Being a small, semi-rural school doesn’t limit our ambitions. We’re proud to be enhancing a culture where high academic expectations go hand in hand with student wellbeing - where children are happy, healthy, and thriving. Thank you for your continued support as we build on all that makes Wallington such a wonderful place, striving every day to become even better for our students, families, and community.
Reminder: Four-Day Weekend & Wallington Wellbeing Day
Please enjoy the four-day weekend:
Monday 9th June – King’s Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 10th June – Curriculum Day (student-free)
This will be followed by Wallington Wellbeing Day on Wednesday 11th June, a special day celebrating our school values. Students are encouraged to wear a splash of colour representing our values:
Blue for Be Respectful
Green for Be Responsible
Pink for Be Resilient
The day will include a range of wellbeing-focused activities for students, finishing with an after-school celebration from 3:20pm – 4:30pm. Families are warmly invited to join in the fun, with challenges, activities, and a coffee van onsite. We look forward to seeing you there!
Strawberry Fair – Calling Stall Holders and Sponsors!
We have seen high demand with applications for Strawberry Fair stall holders, since they were opened just last weekend. See website for more details – feel free to spread the word and sign-up soon as at this rate we will very shortly reach capacity. There are also sponsorship opportunities on offer, so if you are a business or know of a business who would like to be involved get in touch and fill out an expression of interest via the links on the website.
New Building - Main Building Painting
As we near completion of the extension, we are now looking forward to moving in! Preps and Year 1s are excited to be the first classes in the new classrooms, preparing to move in over the next few weeks. Additionally, we are very pleased that the budget has allowed for additional painting into the main building hallway and classrooms. These works will require some coordination, with temporary relocation for some classes. Next week, to allow for painting of their classrooms, Year 3 will run their classes out of the library and Year 4 will work in the spare classroom next to the Year 6 room (opposite the hall).
Thank you and have a wonderful long weekend!
Cameron Edwards
Parents and Friends
Pizza Lunch
Below is a link that you can order your child/s pizza and juice box lunch for Friday 27th June.
There is also a QR code attached on the flyer which will allow you to order.
If you are using the QR code or guest link to order, please remember to put your child/s name at the checkout.
Wallington P.S. Gardening Club is on every Tuesday at 1:40pm. Everyone is welcome!
Garden club's grant coordinator Lyndal Reading has been successful in applying for a grant with Barwon Water.
We are very lucky to receive $1100 of materials to go towards a lizard habitat.
Jason Vaught will lead the project with his classes.
Do you love nature, gardening, or just want to help our school bloom? The Wallington P.S. Gardening Club is always looking for volunteers!
Prep: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JawP1lttNv9HZC2u4F6iFS
Grade 1: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lnod1hbixZD1zna8igmb9t
Grade 2: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cdak65Z1cGKFsrc0FgZh2Y
Grade 3: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2En8vl1mB4AORjweX
Grade 4: https://chat.whatsapp.com/lbWmtXlmnFTD5KeEPSfqSo
SWPBS Awards - Student of the Week
Raphi G - Prep
Thank you for consistently listening and following instructions. Your excellent manners are truly appreciated. Well Done Raphi!
Austin F - Year 1
For always showing respect in the classroom during learning time. You consistently give 100% effort all of the time. Well done Austin and keep up the great work!
Issy M - Year 2
For using kind words and actions with your classmates and being a positive and respectful member of Year 2. Keep up the good work Issy!
Rory T - Year 3
For making an effort to play in a kind and inclusive way in the yard. Keep up the great work!
Josh M - Year 4
For always modeling respect with kindness and enthusiasm. You notice when people and things need help and use your initiative to sort it out. Keep up the great work Josh!
Grace R - Year 5
For being a respectful member of 5KT. You have followed the Wallington expected behaviours and have been a role model displaying respect to all. Keep up the great work, Grace!
Ethan M - Year 6
For consistently including others, using kind words and actions, taking care of digital devices, and speaking positively in all situations. Well done, Ethan!
STEM & First Nations Studies
Dear Families,
Enjoy watching our latest video from STEM/First Nations classes.
Thankyou to the families who have already donated boxes for our STEM projects, it is much appreciated.
STEM still needs lots of small boxes and shoe boxes over the few weeks. If you also have any old matchbox cars and Lego figures that you would be happy to donate it would also be much appreciated for upcoming activities.
Jason Vaught (STEM/First Nations Teacher)
Physical Education News
Dear Families,
This term we were successful in receiving sporting school funding which enabled us to have basketball coaches from Bellarine Storm and purchase new equipment.
Bellarine Storm will be at school for 4 weeks, coaching Prep to Year 6 basketball skills and fun games. The kids are loving it so far, here are some snaps from the first week!
Amy Parsons (PE Teacher)
Wellbeing at Wallington
This week’s activity asks students to reflect on their mindsets when they make mistakes in their learning.
As we know, learning cannot happen without making mistakes and that it can be an uncomfortable experience for our students. T
Try sharing your experiences with making mistakes and learning
What strategies did you use to help you learn and improve?
Hello Wallington families,
After the success of last year’s whole school Welbeing day, we are planning another on Wednesday the 11th of June.
Students will spend the day participating in wellbeing activities with their class, playing games in multi-age groups and activities organised by our Junior School Council. After school there will be a range of activities for students and their families to complete.
We have organised a coffee van, The Brew That Is True, for the afternoon activities to provide us with a caffeine boost to keep up with the students' enthusiasm.
We will share more information about the day in coming weeks, so keep an eye out!
Thankyou to our all Wallington P.S. families for their kind donations of jam and vegemite to our breakfast club.
We would also like to thank the Bogan family for their generous weekly donations of bread from Bakers Delight. We couldn’t do it without you all. Thankyou!
Wallington PS Sponsors
Thank you to our PLATINUM Sponsors
Thank you to our GOLD Sponsors
Thank you to our SILVER Sponsors
Thank you to our BRONZE Sponsors
Notice Board
Looking for something to do with the kids over this long weekend…
Try Mini Golf Fun at Bellarine Adventure Golf.
They have two unique 18-hole courses surrounded by stunning gardens as well as a playground and a cafe.
Make it stand out
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Make it stand out
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
CHESS CLUB
There will be no chess on Monday 9th June due to the Public Holiday.
Chess classes will resume on Monday 16th June.
Details on how to register on the flyer or you can click the link below.
Led by the National Broadband Network (NBN), the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) is a Federal Government initiative offering free home internet to 30,000 eligible households with school-aged students.
Here's a breakdown of the program:
What it is: The SSBI provides free NBN home internet access to eligible families who don't currently have an NBN connection.
Who is eligible: Families and carers with a school-aged child (enrolled in an Australian school, up to year 12) are eligible.
How to qualify: To qualify, families must have a school-aged child at home and not have an active NBN connection.
How to apply: Families can check their eligibility and apply through the National Referral Centre on Anglicare Victoria's website.
Contact: For eligibility checks, families can contact the National Referral Centre on 1800 954 610 (Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm AEDT)To be assessed
Program End Date: The program is extended until June 30, 2028.
Up to 30,000 families and carers can apply for the offer until 31 December 2025 (or until 30,000 SSBI services connected are reached if sooner), and qualifying households will receive free home internet until 30 June 2028.
SAVER PLUS
What it is:
Financial Education and Savings:
Saver Plus is a 10-month online program designed to help participants learn about financial management, set savings goals, and develop regular saving habits.
Matched Savings:
Participants who complete the program have their savings matched by ANZ, up to a maximum of $500, which can be used for education-related costs.
Online Delivery:
The program is delivered online, making it accessible to participants across Australia.
Saver Plus is a partnership between ANZ, the Brotherhood of St. Laurence, The Smith Family and Berry Street.
Eligibility: To be eligible, participants need to have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and an eligible Centrelink payment, have other regular income, be studying themselves or have a child in school, be 18+ years old, and agree to join in free online financial education workshops.
From 2 June to 30 june 2025, Victoria Police is inviting Victorians to complete a short survey (use the QR code)
their key safety concerns
how they would like to interact with police
where they can focus their efforts to prevent and deter crime.
The survey supports the Neighbourhood Policing Framework and is for people of all backgrounds who live, work and socialise in Victoria.
The survey is anonymous and will take around 5 minutes to complete.
