Wallington P.S. Newsletter Term 2 Week 2 2025
Upcoming Dates
Principal's Report
Dear Families,
Strawberry Fair Volunteers
A group of School Council members have met several times to begin plans for the Strawberry Fair later this year. We are so excited to begin planning this much-loved community event, a long-standing tradition for our Wallington Primary School community.
The next step is to seek input from the school community in how they may choose to get involved. In the next few days I will put out a very short Google Form survey and I kindly ask that all parents/carers complete it as soon as possible. This will give planners an understanding of the extent to which volunteers can take part and the breadth of expertise we have among us, in turn informing the structure and variety of offerings we include at the Strawberry Fair.
For the duration of my time at Wallington, countless community members have expressed a desire for the return of the Strawberry Fair and the importance of providing opportunities for families to connect and unite to inspire and strengthen the community-spirit that is so endearing to our school.
The School Council felt it was important to define the purpose of the fair and agreed on the following three key aims:
1. Promote and showcase Wallington Primary School within the wider community
2. Raise funds to support the school and our students
3. Build meaningful connections among school families through shared effort and pride in continuing Wallington’s legacy
With these goals in mind, we now look to our community to help bring the Strawberry Fair to life. As always, its success will rely on the enthusiasm, commitment, and support of families, staff, and friends of the school.
This is a valuable opportunity to come together, re-energise our community after a few transitional years, and create something truly special. By working together, we can celebrate our school, support our students, and build on a legacy of which we can all be proud.
Stomp – Assembly next Friday
We’re excited for the upcoming STOMP incursion next Friday 9th May! Students will showcase their dance moves in a special assembly performance from 2:30pm. The Mother’s Day Raffle will also be drawn after the performances.
We hope parents can join us for this fun event (fingers crossed for good weather!).
For those who haven’t yet had the chance, please don’t forget to provide consent and payment via Compass for this fantastic experience.
Curriculum Day
The School Council has approved a Curriculum Day for Tuesday 10th June, the day after the King’s Birthday public holiday. There will be no students on this day as staff will be focused on school improvement goals. Please mark your calendars for this four-day weekend.
Election Day BBQ – Thank You!
A huge thank you to the wonderful volunteers who have signed up to run the BBQ and cake stall throughout the election on Saturday at the school. We also appreciate everyone who contributed baked goods for the bake sale. As always, your support is invaluable. All funds raised will go to the basketball rings.
Cameron Edwards
Parents and Friends
Dear Families,
Election Day -3rd May at Wallington P.S. - we need help in different ways!
Cake Stall for Saturday 3rd of May - Fundraiser
Please help us for a fundraiser on Saturday 3rd May along with the BBQ we will be hosting a Cake Stall - anyone keen to bake please feel free - anything than will keep outside the fridge (no cream) and package it themselves in disposable packaging eg. Strawberry Fair style. - biscuits, cakes etc. - write a list of ingredients and stick them on (we are putting labels together too - these will be at the office to collect. - can be dropped at school pick up Friday afternoon, or brought to school Saturday morning - polling opens at 8am.
If you can volunteer some time on Saturday 3rd to help run the sausage sizzle and cake stall you are welcome to join the volunteers who have already signed up.
Don’t forget to tell your friends and families to come down and vote at Wallington P.S. and grab a snag or bake goodies to support our school.
Mother’s Day Raffle
In addition to the Mother’s Day stall, we have an amazing Mother’s Day raffle which includes multiple prizes generously donated from local businesses.
The Mother’s Day raffle will be drawn on Friday May 9th at assembly.
All proceeds will go towards STEM at Wallington P.S.
Our Mother’s Day raffle is officially open! Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Mother’s Day staff on Wednesday May 7th or online at School24 using your log in details or alternatively using the guest link below. $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets.
Please enter your child’s name at checkout. Winners will be drawn and announced at assembly on Friday 9th May - good luck!
https://www.school24.net.au/canteenorder/guest/event?ezp=2538
See some of the amazing prizes below that can be won at the Mother’s Day Raffle.
The P&F committee would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations for the upcoming Mother’s Day raffle:
Complete Face Cosmetics
Salon Utopia
Niki Turner Hairdressing
Kymba
Lilly Bliss Lingerie
Blackman’s Brewery
The Olive Pit
Upstate Studios Ocean Grove
Beauty Queen Face & Body
Kat Stamelos
Lolicato’s Sandwich Bar
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SWPBS Awards - Student of the Week
Maggie Mc R- Prep
For showing amazing bravery You never complained and kept smiling and joining in with everything. You’re a true superhero! Congratulations Maggie!
Bentley Mc G - Year 1
For showing resilience this week when learning about the challenging maths concept of partitioning. Well done Bentley!
Bowie K - Year 2
For demonstrating Resilience when working in class this week. It is great to see your persistence and stamina grow during maths lessons. Keep up the great work, Bowie.
Ethan G - Year 3
For showing resilience in Maths by asking for help and persisting with challenging questions related to our array topic. Well done!
Casey H - Year 4
For showing resilience in Maths. You asked for help and completed all of the questions. Keep up the great work Casey!
Charli P - Year 5
For displaying resilience in Maths. You challenged yourself to find the solutions to challenging problems and succeeding. Keep up the fantastic work, Charli!
Toby Mc C- Year 6
For showing resilience by getting along with others, compromising, keeping on trying, and facing challenges. Great Work, Toby!
Physical Education News
Dear Families,
For the next few weeks our Preps are exploring gross motor skills whilst rotating around different stations. The focus of each station are leaping, jumping and landing, balancing and hopping. The students did so well on each rotation. They supported one another and challenged themselves. Go Preps!
Amy Parsons (PE Teacher)
Junior School Council
Wellbeing at Wallington
Welcome back to Wallington’s weekly wellbeing activities.
This week's activity focuses on developing students' understanding of their personal power.
You can have a discussion with your child about a situation where they used their coping strategies (breathing exercises, movement breaks, brain breaks) to help them stay present and centred.
How did they feel after they used their strategies? Would they try anything different next time?
Just a reminder that Breakfast Club will be running every Thursday morning from 8.45am outside the hall kitchen. Come and join us for some toast with jam or vegemite.
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
Make it stand out
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Wallington students have done an amazing job. Keep up the great work.
Keep up the great reading!
CHESS CLUB
Chess classes at Wallington P.S. will begin in Term 2 from Monday 28th April - 23rd June 1.40-2.20pm in our library.
If you would like to sign your child/s for Chess Club please see the details on the flyer for prices and the website to register.
There is still time to register your child - please click on link on the attached flyer or 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.
