Wallington P.S. Newsletter Term 2 Week 11 2025
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Principal's Report
Dear Families,
End of Term 2
As we reach the end of another busy and rewarding term, it’s wonderful to reflect on all that our students have experienced. Alongside their classroom learning, students have enjoyed a rich variety of activities including the STOMP incursion and performance, National Simultaneous Storytime, Whole School Wellbeing Day, Pizza Lunch, and tomorrow’s Pyjama Day fundraiser for Story Dogs - just to name a few!
A couple of reminders:
Our End of Term Assembly will take place tomorrow (Friday), starting one hour earlier than usual at 1:50pm.
School will finish at 2:20pm, also one hour earlier than the usual time.
Don’t forget to come dressed in your PJs tomorrow for Pyjama Day and bring a gold coin donation to support the wonderful work of Story Dogs.
Over the past couple of weeks, a large group of students have been working together to build an elaborate river and dam system in the playground, complete with bridges and tunnels. It’s yet another terrific example of the imagination, creativity and teamwork shown by our students, with children from different year levels collaborating and having a fantastic time in the process!
Parent Teacher Interviews
We extend our sincere thanks to all families who participated in this week’s Parent Teacher Interviews. Your engagement plays a vital role in supporting student learning and wellbeing. We deeply value the partnership between school and home. When parents and teachers work together, it creates a powerful support network around each child, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.
We were delighted to see nearly every family attend on Tuesday, with many others also arranging alternative times to connect. These conversations strengthen the shared understanding of your child’s progress, goals, and needs, and help ensure we are working together in the most effective way. Thank you again for your time, commitment, and support.
Building & Painting
A huge thank you to all students, staff, and families for your patience, flexibility, and support as we’ve navigated the exciting upgrades and building works this term. It’s been a mammoth coordinated effort, but the cooperation and positive attitude from everyone involved has made the process as smooth and easy as it could be.
As we head into the final stretch, one last effort is underway in the final days of term and over the school holidays. With all classrooms in the main building now freshly painted, the remaining hallways and office spaces will be completed during the break. Our aim is to have the school looking spick and span and ready to welcome everyone back for a fresh start in Term 3!
Strawberry Fair
As you know, the first edition of the Strawberry Fair newsletter went out earlier this week. If you haven’t had the chance, please do take the time to read through the information. As we go along, preparations will continue and we are so thrilled to be working with so many enthusiastic and generous parent volunteers and community members. Market Stalls and Food Trucks have been contacted this week, with letters of offer and confirmation coming thick and fast. We have several social media gurus who have volunteered to support promotion and organisation of the fair – thank you! We continue to welcome all support in all forms, so don’t hesitate to contact the school for further information.
Happy Holidays!
Term 3 is shaping up to be another exciting one, with plenty of excitement packed into the nine-week term, including the Year 5/6 camp to Kangaroobie, 3/4 camp experience, further excursions, World Book Week celebrations, the Years 3–6 Athletics Day, and the Prep–2 Bunyip Camp!
Have a fun and restful break! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday 21st July for the start of Term 3.
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!
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SWPBS Awards - Student of the Week
Marcelo G- Prep
For your wonderful performance on the drums during assembly. You made a small mistake but continued playing, showing great resilience.
Well done Marcelo!
Flynn P - Year 1
For showing diligence during handwriting. Your extra care and attention have made your handwriting beautifully presented. Well done Flynn and keep up the great work!
Chloe R - Year 2
For showing resilience the last 2 weeks of term when our class had to move and there were lots of changes in the classroom routines. It was great to see you adjusting to the changes so well, Chloe. Well done.
Elvis S - Year 3
For showing resilience by working through the learning pit when creating the body paragraphs for your persuasive piece.
Well Done, Elvis!
Zave L - Year 4
For challenging himself when learning about area and showing resilience when working independently. Keep up the great work Zave!
Heath M-W - Year 5
For displaying resilience in your learning. You challenged yourself to improve your work and never gave up. Keep up the fantastic work, Heath!
Zara H - Year 6
For demonstrating resilience by always trying her best, showing patience in tricky situations, and challenging herself to improve!
Well done, Zara!
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 1 and 2 Geometric Prints
Students discussed what art elements they could see in artist Sonia Dalaunay's paintings. Sonia loved using circular patterns and colour in her art work. Year 1 and 2 students replicated circles by using varied round recycled materials to print with on paper in black paint. Cardboard was used to print straight lines, making patterns and thinking about placement. Before applying colour, we discussed the difference between warm and cool colours and how we can use these colours in our art work. Students painted their artwork in watercolour paint and then used dry pastels for shading. Wonderful work Year 1 and 2!
Michelle Bishop (Visual Arts Coordinator)
Sonia Dalaunay (Artist Inspiration)
Wellbeing at Wallington
Congratulations on making it to the end of what has felt like a very long term!
For this week's activity students scan a QR code in their diary and watch a video which asks them to name the emotion shown.
They can then make up their own questions to ask their families or classmates.
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
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.
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