Wallington P.S. Newsletter Term 4 Week 9 2025
Upcoming Dates
Principal's Report
Dear Families,
Bike Ed – Bellarine Rail Trail
What a pleasure it was to join our 5/6 students on their end-of-program Bike Ed celebratory ride yesterday. Setting off from Drysdale Railway Station, riding all the way to Queenscliff and back, our students rose to the challenge with determination and positivity. Every student who completed all or part of the ride should be incredibly proud of their perseverance and resilience on what was a challenging but fun-filled ride.
A huge thank you to Mr Anderson for organising the event, and to Mr Stevens, Ms Pugh, Ms Angela, Peter and Monica Tullin, Philippa McCarthy, Jessica Muffet, Kat Stamelos, and all other parents and carers who supported the day - whether by transporting bikes, offering to support pick-ups, encouraging students, and helping them give their best!
Colour Run Tomorrow
A reminder that the fun continues tomorrow afternoon with the P&F running the annual Colour Run on the school oval, starting at 2:30pm. Parents and carers are welcome to attend and cheer on the students as they run/walk laps of the oval in this celebratory event. This is a free event and, as it is at school, consent is not required so all students need to do is come in their white clothes and eye protection and be ready for all the fun!
See P&F events below or Compass Newsfeed for more information.
*Note: there will be no assembly tomorrow
2026 – End of Year Picnic
Friday 12th December is the end of year family picnic. Beginning straight after school, we are privileged to have the Wathaurong Cultural Centre attending to conduct an official welcome to country and smoking ceremony, formally welcoming our school community into the space and marking the renewal of the area following our extension work, including the parent-donated new play spaces for all to enjoy!
This will be followed by introductions of 2026 teachers and the opportunity for parents and carers to introduce themselves to their children’s teachers whilst enjoying a picnic overlooking Lake Connewarre, having a look in our beautiful new classrooms, or enjoying a basketball game at the new basketball rings.
Then, finally, the Wallington CFA are excited to be bringing along a special visitor on the back of a fire engine to finish off the afternoon!
Transition Session
Next Tuseday, 9th December, students will spend the morning with their 2026 teachers as they continue getting to know each other. Work is well and truly underway to support each and every student through a smooth and comfortable transition, as we aim to set every student up for a successful year right from the start!
Prep-3 Athletics
Next Thursday, students in Prep, Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3, will take part in the Junior House Athletics Morning on the school oval. This is a great opportunity for junior students to engage in friendly competition and athletics events on behalf of their house. Thank you to Amy Parsons for organising the event and good luck to all P-3 students! See PE section below for more details.
Dates:
We understand it is always such a busy time of year! So keep an eye on the events calendar above and don’t hesitate to reach out for any questions!
Cameron Edwards
Parents and Friends
DATES FOR THE CALENDAR
Friday 5th December - Colour Fun Run (2:30pm on the school oval)
Friday 12th December - End of Year Family Picnic (3:30pm - 4:30pm on the front lawn next to veggie garden)
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 21st of November 9.00am at the School Hall
MANGO DELIVERY NOTIFICATION
The mangos will be delivered to school on Tuesday 9th December. We will confirm the time of collection closer to the date via Compass.
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!
Art
Dear families,
Preps explored Aboriginal artist Judy Watson Napangardi's Hair String art work and how she is known for her joined dot painting. We noticed her use of art elements, colour and 'line'. Students created a collage of paper strips on black paper to represent hair strings and then over the top applied a stamping effect using paint and round sticks. They look fantastic! Well done Preps!
Michelle Bishop
Visual Arts Coordinator
Judy Watson Napangardi
Preps - Artist study on Aboriginal Artist - Judy Watson Napangardi
Physical Education
Dear families,
All Prep-Year 3 students are invited to take part in the Wallington Junior House Athletics Morning. With the grade 6 students running the event.
When: 9:10am-11am Thursday 11 December
Where: On our school oval
What to wear: Students will need to wear their house colour Red, Green or Blue, a hat and comfortable clothing and shoes for sport.
The morning is all about fun and allowing students to participate in a range of different activities linked to Athletics. House points will be given during each activity and well done ribbons to students showing our school values.
This year we are giving our Grade 6 students a leadership opportunity to run this event for the Juniors (prep-3). They will be leading each activity with the support of our teachers.
Any parents who would like to help within the activity stations to support our grade 6 leaders would be most welcome. Please contact the office.
Students will also receive a zooper-dooper at the end of the rotations.
Looking forward to a fun sporty morning with our students.
Wellbeing at Wallington
Wallington PS Sponsors
Thank you to our PLATINUM Sponsor
Thank you to our SILVER Sponsors
Notice Board
Library books
We ask if all parents could please return their child/s library books to school.
Dear Families,
If you are looking for something special to do with your child/s in December then look no further than The Polar Express Train Ride.
You can find more details by clicking the link https://bellarinerailway.com.au/the-polar-express-queenscliff or alternatively scan the QR code.
With Christmas fast approaching there are lots of exciting free events happening in Geelong.
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