Wallington P.S. Newsletter Term 2 Week 9 2025
Upcoming Dates
Principal's Report
Dear Families,
New Building Now Open!
This week represented an exciting moment in the history and future of our school as the $2.1million Capital Works Project was finalised and handed over as completed. Year 1 and Preps are so excited to have moved in and are already loving their new learning spaces!
We are so grateful for the project, providing a much-needed rejuvenation of our facilities as well as upgrades and improvements throughout the school. We wish to thank Lyons Construction and 3iD Architecture for their incredible professionalism and collaboration throughout the project.
Can I reiterate that the front of school (between the main road and the new concrete footpath) is out of bounds for all members of the school community as we complete some finishing touches over the next few weeks.
Painting continues in the Year 2 and former Year 1 classrooms. The Year 2s will be working in the library for the next few days. We thank the Year 2 teachers and students for their cooperation and understanding.
EARLY 2:30PM START – This Friday Assembly Music Performances
We are thrilled to include a range of student musical performances as part of this Friday’s whole school assembly. The wonderful Andrew Wheeler, from At School Music (https://www.wallington-ps.vic.edu.au/at-school-music), is preparing many of our students for an upcoming performance at the Geelong Arts Centre and we are lucky enough to have our own preview of their recitals. Assembly will begin at the earlier time of 2:30pm to allow time for this special treat!
Tickets to the main event on Monday 30th June are available for anyone in the school community who would like to attend. https://geelongartscentre.org.au/whats-on/all-events/young-musicians-in-concert-mid-year-tuition-performance/
Parent Teacher Interviews – Bookings Now Open
As you know, Semester 1 Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place on Tuesday 1st July. Bookings are now open on Compass and are filling up fast (see Newsfeed from Monday). 10-minute time slots will be available throughout the afternoon and early evening.
Semester 1 Student Reports will be made available on Compass Monday 30th June.
Year 6 Debating Success
Congratulations to our Year 6 Debating Teams who once again claimed victory in both of their debates, held here at Wallington Primary School on Wednesday afternoon against visiting teams from Kardinia International College.
Charlie, Zara and Evie argued against the topic "That all social media platforms should have an age limit for use", while Victoria, Clancy, and Lily took on the affirmative side. Both teams spoke with confidence and clarity, with Evie and Lily awarded Best Speaker in their respective debates.
A big thank you to Brianna for volunteering as Chairperson and to Eliza for stepping in as Timekeeper on the day. Thank you also to Kardinia for visiting and taking part in such a friendly and respectful competition.
We also extend our thanks to all the parents who supported their children in preparing for this event - it was a fantastic team effort all round!
In the next round, students will receive their topic just 30 minutes before the debate begins, adding an exciting new challenge.
Cameron Edwards
Parents and Friends
Pizza Lunch
Today 19th June is the last day to order your child/s 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!
Do you love nature, gardening, or just want to help our school bloom? The Wallington P.S. Gardening Club is always looking for volunteers!
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Grade 3: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2En8vl1mB4AORjweX
Grade 4: https://chat.whatsapp.com/lbWmtXlmnFTD5KeEPSfqSo
SWPBS Awards - Student of the Week
Ruby G - Prep
For making positive choices at school. You are always organised and ready to learn. Congratulations Ruby!
Raff P - Year 1
For demonstrating responsibility in our new classroom this week when moving around the room, being ready to learn and showing great listening skills. Well done Raff!
Ty N - Year 2
For being a valuable and responsible member of 2MT. You are always helpful to your teachers and your classmates.
Keep up the good work, Ty! Well done.
Hunter B - Year 3
For consistently showing our 3R classroom expectations and making choices that help your learning. Well done!
Tom M - Year 4
For showing responsibility when helping to move the classroom. You were organised and moved around the school safely. Keep up the great work Tom!
Stefan S - Year 5
For being a responsible member of 5KT. You took leadership of your learning and have been accountable for your work. Keep up the great work, Stefan!
Eliza H - Year 6
For being organised & supporting the smooth running of debates. She has shown responsibility, helped her peers, and been a positive role model. Well done, Eliza!
STEM & First Nations Studies
Dear Families,
A big thankyou to all our families who have donated boxes, we no longer need any more boxes!
Enjoy watching our latest video from STEM/First Nations classes.
Jason Vaught (STEM/First Nations Teacher)
Physical Education News
Dear Families,
Today we sent our Division Mixed Netball Team to Kardinia Park to compete in the Division Lightening Prem netball day. In this competition we are representing the Bellarine District by winning the District level of the competition.
Wallington played 3 amazing games, one of which only losing by 1 goal. The grade 6 students were such great mentors encouraging the grade 5 girls for their first divisional games.
Kat (Parent Helper) has been very kind in coaching our netball team again, thanks so much for all your help and support. You are a superstar!
We would also like to wish Kiyomi the best of luck and lightening speed in the Regional Level Cross Country! Boy its a hilly one………..
Amy Parsons (PE Teacher)
Wellbeing at Wallington
Welcome back to Wallington’s weekly wellbeing activities:
What Went Well?
This week you might like to try talking about what went well that day.
This is an activity that students do daily in their community circle.
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
Andrew Wheeler, from At School Music (https://www.wallington-ps.vic.edu.au/at-school-music), is preparing some of our students for an upcoming performance at the Geelong Arts Centre taking place on 30th June.
Tickets to the main event on Monday 30th June are available for anyone in the school community who would like to attend.
When ordering your child/s lunch order through The Fresh Food Fairy there is an option to buy a cookie.
For the month of June the cookies will be heart shaped to raise money for a good cause.
The Fresh Food Fairy will donate
$1 from every cookie sold in the month of June to the Barwon Health Foundation supporting the purchase of vital equipment for Barwon Health’s critical care teams.
Make it stand out
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
CHESS CLUB
Chess Club is on every Monday at 1:40pm.
Details on how to register on the flyer or you can click the link below.
If you want to still sign up for Chess, please click on 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.
