Wallington P.S. Newsletter Term 4 Week 3 2025
Upcoming Dates
Principal's Report
Dear Families,
2026 Prep Transition
Today we welcomed our 2026 prep students for their third transition session. This time the students took part in a special Art lesson as they continued familiarising themselves with the ins and outs of our school, best preparing them for the start of their journey at Wallington Primary School. The new students have one final transition session later in the term where they will meet their 2026 Year 6 buddies – I’m not sure who is more excited, the new preps or the Year 5s!
Working Bee Tomorrow: Friday 24th October 2pm – 5pm
As preparations continue for next week’s Strawberry Fair, we welcome you to join us for a working bee as we prepare the grounds and facilities for the big day.
Jobs on the list include:
Spreading soft fall mulch on the playgrounds at the oval
Levelling ground on the oval
Painting the west-facing wall of the library building
Cleaning the hall
Organising equipment and materials in the Strawberry Fair shed
Many hands make light work, so come along for as long as you can – all help is welcome and appreciated!
No Assembly Friday 31st October
Please note there will be no assembly next Friday 31st as preparations will be underway in and around the hall for the Strawberry Fair.
P&F – Last Call for Orders
A huge thank you to the P&F for organising the upcoming Halloween Special Morning Tea and the Mangoes Fundraiser. Don’t miss out! Orders for the Halloween Special Morning Tea close on Monday (27th Oct) and Mango orders close on Wednesday (29th Oct). See below for all the details.
Strawberry Fair
We are now up to over 90 individual volunteers supporting across the two days – which is an outstanding result – already fulfilling one of the three key aims: to unite as a whole school community! Well done and thank you to everyone who has signed up, particularly to the fantastic core group of committee members and responsibility holders who have been doing incredible work to pull everything together over the last six months.
Ticket sales are going well, with many lucky students and families taking up the offer of the presale all access passes. As we have said from the start, way back in mid-April when planning began, we all want to ensure that our students and families get to enjoy the day as much as anyone, hence the thoughtful layout with rides and activities contained within the oval area. Also, the more hands helping with Wallington family-run aspects, the more chances for our parents and families to also have time to enjoy the fair in between volunteering slots.
On Sunday, volunteers should sign in and out with our coordinators (see below); the following leaders will have all the necessary details, including task instructions, volunteer lists, emergency procedures, and cash and sales management.
Prep (Silent Auction): Selina Hoyer and Scott Kerr
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 (Poo Lotto & Show Bags): Leesa Hayward
Year 6 (Cake Stall): Kirsty Tweedle
Plus:
Garden Stall: Kat Stamelos
Key Contacts:
Fair Manager: Cameron Edwards
Site Manager: Anthony Sheedy
Sector Managers:
Emily Duckett (Strawberry Hall)
Daniel Anderson (Market Stalls)
Josh McDonald (Carpark)
Kate Poole (Food Court/Oval)
How to Get Involved
Our final Strawberry Fair Committee meeting before the fair will be Tuesday 2:20 pm – 3:20 pm. 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.
All Access Passes
All access passes are on sale through COMPASSTIX: https://compasstix.com/event/0c0a0e1c-d72a-414b-bcb4-074ab7c0fe6f. Pre-sale passes must be purchased before the event (closing midnight Tuesday 28th October), with wristbands to be collected from the school office between 8:30am – 12:30pm 29th-30th October, or Friday 31st of October, 12:30pm-4:30pm.
Laser Skirmish is run separately and is selling fast! $10 tickets can be pre-purchased here: https://nextlevelskirmish.checkfront.com/reserve/ or remaining timeslots will be available for $15 on the day.
More details to come in the next edition of the Strawberry Fair newsletter tomorrow!
Cameron Edwards
Parents and Friends
DATES FOR THE CALENDAR
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 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.
Halloween Morning Tea:
https://www.school24.net.au/canteenorder/guest/event?ezp=2692
Our Mango Fundraiser is still open on School 24. Orders close on Wednesday 29th October.
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.
Mango Fundraiser:
https://www.school24.net.au/canteenorder/guest/event?ezp=2693
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!
SWPBS Awards - Student of the Week
Make it stand out
Jack K- Prep
For always showing respect to teachers, classmates, and our school environment. You are a wonderful role model in our classroom! Congratulations Jack!
Raff P - Year 1
For consistently showing respect to all members in our classroom. You listen actively and accept everyone for their differences. Well done Raff and keep up the great work.
Teddy H - Year 2
For setting a fantastic benchmark for your peers to follow. You are making a great effort across all learning areas this week and have been a fabulous role model. Well done Teddy!
Roo McN - Year 3
For making a great and start at Wallington by participating in learning tasks and cooperating in the classroom in a respectful way. Well done Roo!
Ryder D - Year 4
For always modelling respectful behaviours in the classroom. You always allow others to learn and actively participate in learning. Keep up the great work Ryder!
Kane S - Year 5
For showing respect throughout the day. You have been working hard on your learning and have improved so much in all aspects this year. Great work, Kane!
Eliza-Rose H - Year 6
For demonstrating respect by listening carefully, being inclusive in all activities, and giving others the opportunity to learn and participate fully. Great work Eliza.
Art
Dear families,
Preps - Orange-bellied Parrot
We discussed how the Orange-Bellied Parrot is listed as critically endangered, with fewer than 50 individuals believed to be in the wild. It is one of only three migratory parrot species in the world and travels to the mainland for the non-breeding season. Preps used oil sticks to colour in the Orange-bellied parrot, making sure to add in its orange belly! We traced an image of the parrot on to acetate with black sharpie and then glued this over the top of the oil pastel art work.
They look fantastic! Well done Preps!
Michelle Bishop (Visual Arts Coordinator)
Wellbeing at Wallington
Welcome back to Wallington’s weekly wellbeing activities:
This week's activity asks students to think about all the things in their lives that they are grateful for.
In their diaries they can draw or write the things they would like to get for their next birthday and then list the things they are grateful for.
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.
