Wallington P.S. Newsletter Term 4 Week 2 2025
Upcoming Dates
Principal's Report
Dear Families,
Seasonal Reminders
Hats & Sunscreen: Remember our “No Hat, No Play” policy — broad-brimmed hats and sunscreen are a must during Term 4.
Mosquitos: They’re out and about! Students are encouraged to come to school with insect repellent (dots or roll-on are best).
Snakes: As always, take care around the school grounds, garden areas and fences. We continue to work proactively to keep our community safe, teaching students what to do and keeping grounds neat and tidy. If a snake is spotted, students should move away calmly and alert a staff member immediately.
Icy Poles: Back by popular demand! On days above 27°C — and every Friday — icy poles will be available for $1.
However due to the success of the Icy Poles today (see photos below) there will be none for sale tomorrow.
Geelong Cup Public Holiday
Just a reminder that there will be no school next Wednesday 22nd October due to the Geelong Cup Public Holiday.
Strawberry Fair
17 days to go and organisation is in full swing!! The latest edition of the Strawberry Fair Newsletter will be published separately shorty for more important details, but I’d just like to say a huge thank you to the many passionate volunteers pulling together at this time!
As planning ramps up, it’s natural for volunteers to feel the pressure - but it’s also a reminder of how much care and commitment goes into this event every year.
This year brings a few changes - new faces, a revised layout, new ideas, new energy - all part of how we grow and strengthen our community. What remains the same is our shared purpose: to create a fun, welcoming day that celebrates connection, pride and teamwork.
Whether your role is big or small, every effort makes a difference. Our Fair’s success depends on everyone pitching in and supporting one another.
We’re also putting strong safety measures in place. The Fair will be fully secured with fencing around the school boundaries (sponsored by Direct Temporary Fencing) and GO Traffic Management overseeing traffic management and pedestrian flow to ensure a safe and smooth experience for everyone. Financially, the Fair is on solid ground thanks to intelligent planning, local business sponsorships and community partnerships. With good weather and great teamwork, we’re set for a fantastic day.
How to Get Involved
Strawberry Fair Committee meetings will be held every Tuesday 2:20 pm – 3:20 pm from now until the fair. Additional general set-up Sunday morning slots have been opened up by popular demand for those wanting to get in early for the final touches and preparations.
You can continue to sign up for as many spots as you can through 'Sign-up' at this link: https://signup.com/go/jkYoZjr or get in touch with our year level coordinators – every extra pair of hands makes a huge difference:
Prep (Cashiers): Anthony Sheedy
Year 1 (Devonshire Tea): Bianca and Chris Micallef
Year 2 (Strawberries & Pavlovas): Michelle Oataway
Year 3 (Tickets & Gates): Monica Tullin
Year 4 (Tie Dye & Crafty Kids): Rina Morgan
Year 5 (Fair Games & Poo Lotto): Leesa Hayward
Year 6 (Cake Stall): Kirsty Tweedle
All Access Passes
All access passes are on sale through COMPASSTIX: https://compasstix.com/event/0c0a0e1c-d72a-414b-bcb4-074ab7c0fe6f. For only $45 per person, Wallington PS students and families can enjoy unlimited rides and activities all day, including the Sizzler, Chair-o-plane, Dodgem Cars, Go Gator Rollercoaster, Puppy Yoga, Pony Rides and the Petting Zoo. With individual tickets at $10 each on the day, these passes are a real bargain. Pre-sale passes must be purchased before the event (closing Wednesday 29th October), with wristbands handed out in the week of the Fair.
And we are excited to announce that Laser Skirmish is now open for booking: $10 presale tickets at the link: https://nextlevelskirmish.checkfront.com/reserve/ or $15 on the day.
Cameron Edwards
Parents and Friends
DATES FOR THE CALENDAR
Friday 17th of October - P&F Meeting
Monday 27th of October - Halloween Daniel’s Donut Special Lunch Orders Close
Wednesday 29th of October - Mango Fundraiser Closes
Friday 31st of October - Halloween Special Lunch
Second Hand Uniforms
We have many summer uniform available with the warmer season approaching. With plenty of 4-8 sizing
Just a Gold Coin Donation. Be share to check it out.
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Next Meeting
Will be on Friday 17th of October 9.00am at the School Hall
Our Parents & Friends Term 4 Halloween Morning Tea on 31st October is now live on School 24.
You can log into your account on School 24 or click on the guest link below to order.
Please make sure if you use the guest link when you check out that you have put your child/s name for the order.
https://www.school24.net.au/canteenorder/guest/event?ezp=2693
Our Mango Fundraiser has just opened on School 24.
You can order by logging into your account on School 24 or clink on the guest link below. Please make sure if you use the guest link to put your child/s name for the order.
https://www.school24.net.au/canteenorder/guest/event?ezp=2692
Thankyou for supporting our fundraiser!
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!
We hope everyone is enjoying the new play space at the school!
The Garden Club has been busy creating a special area designed for children to explore, imagine, and play. The space begins with a mud kitchen, perfect for some creative “mud cake baking,” before leading through a wooden doorway made from a large branch into a play area with sand and activity trays where imaginations can run wild.
Surrounding the space is a beautiful wooden path that leads to our brand-new hopscotch, lovingly decorated and painted by Tilly and Lotta (Grade 1) and Tilly’s brother Mason — thank you for your colourful contribution!
As you follow the path, you’ll spot some kangaroo garden décor, and just beyond that, perhaps the largest noughts and crosses you’ve ever seen! Children can lift and carry the game pieces themselves for a fun, hands-on experience. There’s also a seating area where others can relax and watch the play unfold.
The space is finished with beautifully painted possum boxes — unique art pieces created in Art class with Michelle Bishop — and surrounded by flowering grasses to bring the area to life.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this project possible:
Justin Baring for relocating the mud kitchen he built and for crafting the new play trays.
The Halliwell family for the generous donation of pavers.
Michelle Bishop for leading the possum box art project.
And a very special thank you to Jimmy and Jess Graham for dedicating many hours to preparing, cutting, delivering all the wood slices, stumps, and rocks and creating it all and bringing our Garden Club vision to life.
We are so grateful for the time, creativity, and support of our school community — this wonderful space could not have been created without you all.
SWPBS Awards - Student of the Week
Make it stand out
Alby D - Prep
For being a responsible learner who is always organised, ready to learn, and focused. Congratulations Alby!
Zaylanna P-McP - Year 1
For activity engaging in all learning tasks this week. You have been enthusiastic and contributing very actively in the classroom. Well done Zaylanna.
Zara S - Year 2
For Showing responsibility with her learning and been organised. Keep up the great work Zahra.
Elvis S - Year 3
For showing responsibility for always being organised and ready for learning in the classroom. Well done Elvis!
Archer B - Year 4
For being an enthusiastic organised learner this week. Great work modelling responsibility to your peers, keep up the great work Archer!
Kody C - Year 5
For taking on the responsibility of making soccer teams fair during lunchtime. You made sure there was an even playing field and included all your peers in the process. Great work, Kody!
Toby Mc C - Year 6
For showing improved responsibility by taking better care of his belongings, keeping his area tidier, and starting to take more ownership of his learning. Great work, Toby!
Art
Dear families,
Prep - Clay Tiles
Preps explored skills in using clay such as rolling coils to make the first initial of their name and pushing stencils into clay to make texture. We learnt the technique of joining two bits of clay together using score and slip. Once fired, Preps decorated their clay tile with fluro oil pastels and painted food dye over the top. A handle was made from a pipe cleaner, with beads threaded on for decoration.
Fabulous effort Preps!
Michelle Bishop (Visual Arts Coordinator)
Wellbeing at Wallington
Welcome back to Wallington’s weekly wellbeing activities:
This week's activity is an extension of last week's activity but instead of looking at their own character strengths, students are looking for the same values in others.
After scanning the QR code on page 79 and watching the video students can choose someone and identify their strengths.
Wallington PS Sponsors
Thank you to our PLATINUM Sponsor
Thank you to our SILVER Sponsors
Notice Board
Make it stand out
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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.
