Wallington P.S. Newsletter Term 2 Week 10 2025
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Principal's Report
Dear Families,
Last Week Term 2
Early Assembly & Early Finish
It is hard to believe we are heading into the final week of Term 2, signifying the halfway point of the year! Just a reminder that we will have our end of term assembly on Friday, exactly one hour earlier than usual, beginning at 1:50pm. School will also finish one hour earlier at 2:20pm.
PJ Dress-Up Day – Last Day of School (Friday 4th July)
The Junior School Council is excited to be hosting a Pyjama Day to wrap up the term! Students, staff, and even parents at drop-off or pick-up are warmly invited to wear their favourite pyjamas to school. We’re asking for a gold coin donation on the day, with all funds going to support Story Dogs – a wonderful literacy program that pairs children with a trained dog and volunteer handler for weekly one-on-one reading sessions. A big thank you to Liz and Sally, our amazing Story Dogs team at Wallington Primary School, for the work they do to make reading a positive and confidence-building experience for our students.
Plants and Planting – Thank you!
A huge thank you to Van Loons Nursery for donating many of the plants for the new welcome courtyard. Van Loons have been a long-time supporter of the school, donating regularly to us, contributing to the amazing gardens we are so lucky to enjoy. I must also sincerely thank our garden club volunteers both for organising the new gardens and for the wonderful work they do to support all gardens across the school - even planting in some of the tricky weather this week!
Really importantly, I ask that we all show extra respect to the new gardens and do not walk across the garden beds or touch any of the new plants. It is a key part of our behaviour expectations and our learning across the curriculum that we always show respect to our environment, never more important than when new plants are trying to grow and establish themselves.
Parent Teacher Interviews – Bookings Close Monday
As you know, Semester 1 Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place next Tuesday 1st July. 10-minute time slots are available throughout the afternoon and early evening. Bookings will close on Monday afternoon. We kindly ask parents/carers to support the teachers in sticking to the schedule by respecting the 10-minute allocated time. As always, if you need to make more time, feel free to make arrangements with teachers.
Parent Payments
As you will have seen, a parent payment reminder went out on News Feed this week. We are so grateful for all contributions as they continue to come through. Every contribution directly impacts our students’ school experiences. We accept contributions all through the year, it’s never too late to support!
Painting – Attention: Year 2 & 5
Year 2 are excited to move back into their freshly painted classroom tomorrow. Next being painted is the former Prep classroom, and the Year 5 classroom will follow. Year 5 will relocate to the library for the few days from Monday (meaning Year 5 Parent Teacher Interviews with Mr K-T will run out of the library on Tuesday). All of the remaining rooms, hallways and doors in the main building will be painted between now and the end of the School Holidays.
Strawberry Fair Update
Planning for the Strawberry Fair continues with significant strides being taken to ensure a successful fair on Sunday 2nd November. Next week we will release the first Strawberry Fair Newsletter, which will provide some clarity around the whole event as it is shaping up, and most importantly, how you can get involved! I have spent a significant amount of time hearing of past experiences, including from parents, community groups and members, and past Principals. With these learnings in mind, we are so excited to get the opportunity to build on this legacy as a continually evolving event that celebrates the best of our school and the region. We are most excited to get as many people involved, focusing on a renewed sense of positivity and connection after several years where the fair has not gone ahead. Thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm!
Pizza Lunch – Thank you!
Thank you to the P&F for organising our special pizza lunch for tomorrow. Bakers Delight are once again looking after us and students are set to enjoy the occasion!
Cameron Edwards
Parents and Friends
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!
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
Boston D - Prep
For always showing kindness and respect to your classmates. Your respectful attitude helps make our classroom a happy and welcoming place for everyone. Well done Boston!
Ollie K - Year 1
For always setting an excellent example for Year 1 by leading from the front and being consistently respectful. Fabulous leadership Ollie.
Well done!
Aurora B - Year 2
For being respectful to your teachers and classmates every day. You listen and follow instructions, and always look out for your friends. Keep it up Aurora!
Mickal S - Year 3
For demonstrating respect by ensuring your classmates feel included while playing footy by using supportive actions and kind words. Well done Mickal!
Aubrey B - Year 4
For using positive language when noticing the success of others. Your kind words and actions are appreciated by your classmates. Keep up the great work Aubrey!
Zeni B-H- Year 5
For displaying respect by supporting your fellow classmate when they were facing challenges. You took it upon yourself to assist them and did it without a fuss. Keep up the fantastic work, Zeni!
Clancy O - Year 6
For always listening, including others, and treating everyone with kindness. He participates fairly and leads by example, showing respect in all he does. Congratulations, Clancy!
Art Gallery
Year 5 & 6 Fancy Fences
Our Year 5 and 6 students discussed the difference between graffiti art and street art. Students created a 3D fence with large paddle pop sticks glued together and then created their own original designs on paper, using graffiti font if using letters. Applying paint and posca pens, students coloured in their design and once finished embedded the fence in a foam base. Magiclay was moulded around the foam, students then painted over the magiclay and glued on details of rocks, moss and trees making these look realistic. Super job Year 5 and 6! They look fantastic!
Michelle Bishop (Visual Arts Coordinator)
Physical Education News
Dear Families,
We would like to offer a big congratulations to Kiyomi who came seventh in the Western Region Metro Cross Country Championships last week. This means she now proceeds to the State Championships to be held 24th of July. This is very exciting news as it’s a first for Wallington Primary School - at least for the last few years.
Well done Kiyomi, we are all so proud of you here at Wallington P.S.
Amy Parsons (PE Teacher)
Wellbeing at Wallington
Welcome back to Wallington’s weekly wellbeing activities:
This week’s activity focuses on the Berry Street domain of Stamina.
The Stamina domain helps students overcome adversity, embrace opportunities for growth, and stay engaged in learning over extended periods of time.
The activity asks students to track their time on task during a lesson, but they can also track their time on task when completing their reading or even their chores!
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.
Not long now until the school holidays…….
Some more ideas for the upcoming school holidays…
Please click on the link below:
https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/events/results.aspx?s=%&f=0&t=0&c=26340&a=0&l=0
Van Loons Nursery is having a children’s free Big Bug Adventure Hunt, during the July School Holidays. (5 to 20 July 2025)
All Children receive a free Activity Bag, and if they collect all the stamps on their BIG BUG Adventure Map, they also receive a free PLANT !!
They are making it fun, with facts about the bugs, and encouraging children to engage in the garden with the choice of a free pollinator attracting or native plant.
Make it stand out
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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.
