Wallington P.S. Newsletter Term 2 Week 3 2025
Upcoming Dates
Principal's Report
Dear Families,
Election Day BBQ and Cake Stall
It was amazing to see on Saturday the number of baked items for sale at the P&F Election Day BBQ. Thank you to all who donated their time and cakes and an even bigger thank you to the volunteers who helped set-up, pack-up and cook and sell sausages and cakes to the visitors. We were able to raise just over $2,000 for the new junior basketball rings! A fantastic effort!
Stomp – Assembly Tomorrow
We’re so excited for the STOMP incursion tomorrow! Remember, students will showcase their dance moves in a special assembly performance on the basketball court from 2:30pm. We hope parents can join us for this fun event. The Mother’s Day raffle draw will follow the performances.
Attendance Support
At Wallington Primary School, we are committed to supporting regular student attendance, as it plays a crucial role in student learning, wellbeing, and long-term academic success. Research consistently shows that high levels of school attendance are directly linked to greater educational and social outcomes. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to stay engaged, achieve better results, and develop strong social connections.
In line with our attendance policy, where absences become a concern, we will seek to work in partnership with families, the student, and other professionals where necessary to put strategies in place to support improved attendance.
We understand that some students may experience challenges that impact their ability to attend school, hence the importance of collaborating with families to identify and provide the necessary supports and adjustments to help each child succeed.
As a school, we care deeply about the success of all students, hence the importance of monitoring and supporting student attendance. We are working on a range of strategies to strengthen attendance and engagement at school, which includes tracking and following-up absence concerns, to help every student thrive. We thank you for your support. For more information: https://www.vic.gov.au/attendance-and-missing-school
Strawberry Fair Volunteers
Just a reminder that we are seeking initial interest from the school community regarding volunteering for a Strawberry Fair in November. On Tuesday, I put out a link to a short 2-minute survey on Compass, which I ask parents/carers to please complete by Monday 12th May. As the planning progresses, we will lock in specific roles and volunteer details.
Building Update
There have been many guesses regarding our new garden feature at the front of the new building, with imaginative responses ranging from Wishing Well and Fountain to swimming pool and fairy garden! Here are some updated photos from this week…
ICT User Agreements
This week, students will be handed an ICT User Agreement as part of our commitment to promoting safe and respectful practices when using digital technology. We kindly ask that parents read through the agreement with their child/ren, discussing the points in order to promote and support appropriate use of technology at school.
Students and a parent/carer will need to sign the back of the form and return to their classroom teacher, as soon as possible. From Monday 19th May, student access to technology will need to be restricted until signed agreements are returned.
Copies can be found on the school website on the ‘Policies’ page.
Cameron Edwards
Parents and Friends
Mother’s Day Raffle
Thankyou to all our Wallington P.S. families who have kindly purchased tickets for our Mother’s Day raffle.
The Mother’s Day raffle will be drawn on Friday May 9th at assembly.
All proceeds will go towards STEM at Wallington P.S.
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
Ocean Grove Terrace Pharmacy
Yasmin King
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SWPBS Awards - Student of the Week
Owen H - Prep
For being very responsible with you belongings, and always following school expectations. Congratulations Owen!
River K - Year 1
For making an incredible effort this week by staying on class and contributing to class discussions in a responsible manner. Well done River!
Andre A - Year 2
For demonstrating our school value, Responsibility during ICT. You are always responsible when collecting, using and returning our computers. Well done Andre. Keep up the great work!
Max S - Year 3
For starting to practice asking for help for you to begin your learning tasks. Keep it up!
George O - Year 4
For showing responsibility during STEM. You are organised, use materials safely and return them to where they belong. Keep up the great work George!
Elsie G - Year 5
For being a responsible role model at Lightning Premiership Soccer. You supported your team and represented the school nicely. Keep up the great work, Elsie!
Victoria C - Year 6
For consistently being organised, ready to learn, and making effective use of her time to complete tasks thoughtfully and to a high standard. Well done, Victoria!
STEM & First Nations Studies
Dear Families,
Enjoy watching our latest video from STEM/First Nations classes.
Jason Vaught (STEM/First Nations Teacher)
Art Gallery
Year 3 & 4 Insects - mixed media
These insects created by Year 3 & 4 explored many skills including using rubbing plates for the background, scratching back paint to create line and pattern and creating symmetry with two parts of an insect. White posca pen was applied to draw detailed line and pattern over half the insect body. These are stunning! You've done a great job 3/4s!
Michelle Bishop (Art Teacher)
Junior School Council
Wellbeing at Wallington
Welcome back to Wallington’s weekly wellbeing activities.
For this week’s activity students are asked how they can respond when their friends share good news. At Wallington, students have opportunities to share new and interesting things happening in their lives during our daily Community Circle routine.
Students love to share news about their birthdays (their own and others), holidays and sporting events. Completing this activity gives students an opportunity to practice ways of responding to their friends when they share good news, creating positive connections.
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. from Monday 28th April - 23rd June 1.40-2.20pm in our library.
There are still some spots available if your child/s would like to join into Chess Club.
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.
