Wallington P.S. Newsletter Term 1 Week 3 2026
Upcoming Dates
Principal's Report
Dear Families,
SunSmart School
As part of our ongoing commitment to student health and wellbeing, School Council recently received confirmation of our registration with SunSmart Victoria, becoming an officially recognised SunSmart school. Following a review of our SunSmart policy and practices, we are pleased to share that we met all recommended guidelines and have received official accreditation.
For more information about our SunSmart approach, please visit our website: https://www.wallington-ps.vic.edu.au/we-are-sun-smart
Safer Internet Day – Acceptable User Agreements
This week we recognise Safer Internet Day, a global initiative that promotes safe, respectful and responsible use of digital technologies. As part of our ongoing commitment to online safety, students will be reviewing the Wallington PS Acceptable User Agreement with their class.
This annual process provides an opportunity for students, staff and families to revisit our shared expectations around safe and appropriate use of digital technologies. When your child brings the agreement home, we ask that families please read, sign and return the agreement to your child’s classroom teacher.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.
Car Park Safety – Pick Up and Drop Off Reminder
A friendly reminder to observe our established car park safety expectations to keep all students and families safe:
Pick Up & Drop Off:
Model our school values of respect, responsibility and resilience when making use of car park, and showing patience using drop-off zone in front of the school.
If parking along the entry drive or in the main car park, parents/carers must escort children to and from the school gates. Students must not walk through the car park unsupervised.
Follow the clockwise traffic flow (enter through the entry gate and exit via the exit gate).
Observe the 5 km/h speed limit at all times.
Please do not park in incorrect areas, including along the fences as you approach the drop-off zone, or leave your vehicle unattended in the drop-off zone.
Be mindful of bollards and signage in place to guide traffic and pedestrians.
A staff member in high-visibility clothing supervises the area during pick up and drop off times. Please follow their directions.
General Safety:
Take extra care due to the gravel surface and occasional potholes.
Keep gates clear at all times to allow emergency vehicle access.
Students should not be dropped at school before 8:30am.
Please note that yard duty does not begin until 8:45am and students must be supervised by parents/carers until this time.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in keeping our school community safe.
Meet & Greet Parent-Teacher Interviews
A final reminder that Meet and Greet Parent-Teacher Interviews are taking place next week, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th February. Bookings are open on Compass until Monday 4pm. Please feel free to make use of the guiding prompts.
Final Reminder – Fundraising Priority Survey Closes 16 February
Thank you to everyone who has already taken part in our fundraising priorities survey. It’s fantastic to see so many families keen to have their say in how we spend our hard-earned Strawberry Fair funds.
If you haven’t yet had the chance, there is still time. We want to make sure all voices are heard before decisions are finalised. Families can select up to five priorities via the survey link (https://forms.gle/JXMWA9syrK8FrmKs7) or collect a paper copy from the front office.
The survey closes Monday 16 February.
We can’t wait to start putting these funds to work to make our school even better for our students and community!
Clubs
Students are loving all of our clubs on offer, with Library and the Imagination Station open daily, Craft Club Thursdays, and Breakfast Club now every Tuesday and Wednesday!
This week we were so happy to see the return of Garden Club, which will now take place weekly during second lunch on Wednesdays - thank you to the wonderful volunteers!
Next week we will also see the long-awaited return of Minecraft Club! Minecraft will run first lunch Wednesdays with MR KT. Due to its popularity, we will rotate which year levels can attend, with the added option of using 30 SWPBS Tokens to attend on a day that isn’t open to your year level. Next week will be open for Year 6 and Prep, followed by Year 1 and 4/5, and 2 and 3 the week after that.
Cameron Edwards
SWPBS Awards
Being Resilient
Eddie - Prep
For making a wonderful start to the school year. Even though mornings can be challenging, you come to school each day with a bright smile. Well done Eddie!
Alice - Year 1
For having an awesome start to the year. You have been using your resilience and sharing your thinking in class, keep up the great work Alice!
Skylar - Year 2
For demonstrating wonderful resilience by taking your time and showing determination during our handwriting activities this week. You have made a fantastic start at Wallington. Well done Skylar!
Myla - Year 3
For always giving 100% in your classwork over the past 3 weeks. You have been working really hard through some challenging tasks. Well done Myla!
Evan - Year 4/5
For challenging yourself in math lessons. It is great to see your curiosity and your positive attitude when learning new concepts. Well done Evan!
Kody - Year 6
For displaying resilience during our literacy session. You pushed through a challenge during persuasive writing and achieved the learning goal very promptly. Keep up the great work!
Parents and Friends
DATES FOR THE CALENDAR
Second Hand Uniforms
We have many summer uniform available with the warmer season approaching. Most sizes available.
Just a Gold Coin Donation. Be share to check it out.
Stay up to date
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Next Meeting
Will be on Friday 20th of February. 9.00am at the School Hall (see flyer below)
PREPS Dates for Week 3-5
Preps have school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. 9.00am – 3.20pm .
NO SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAYS During weeks 3, 4 & 5
Scholastic Book Club - current orders due in by Friday 13th March please.
Wallington P.S. Gardening Club
Garden Club will be on every Wednesday at second lunch (1.40pm)
Do you love nature, gardening, or just want to help our school bloom?
The Wallington P.S. Gardening Club is always looking for volunteers! Ask at the office to learn more.
The photos below are from our fun this week.
PE and Dance
PE Snapshot – This Week in Physical Education
Students have been building their cricket skills this week, with a focus on learning how to bowl a cricket ball with correct technique, developing accuracy when throwing and bowling to a target, and practicing how to hit the ball into space to avoid fielders.
It’s been great to see students improving their control, timing, and confidence as they apply these skills in small games and challenges.
Looking forward to more active learning next week.
Mrs Ractliffe
PS: See our house chants below. Have fun practicing.
PE/Dance Award -
Congratulations to Rosie in Year 4/5.
For approaching our activities with enthusiasm, listening carefully, and cheering on your classmates. Your positive attitude and teamwork made our cricket sessions even better. Well done, Rosie!
Wellbeing at Wallington
We’re excited to share that our school is now a URStrong School!
This means students will be participating in weekly URStrong (FRIENDOLOGY) lessons designed to build strong friendship skills, including kindness, empathy, communication, and problem-solving. Through these engaging lessons, students will continue developing the tools they need to build healthy relationships, navigate social challenges, and feel confident and connected at school.
We will be sharing more about the program in time. For now, feel free to take a look at an overview of the program on our website: https://www.wallington-ps.vic.edu.au/urstrong-friendship-ninjas
Wallington PS Sponsors
Thank you to our PLATINUM Sponsor
Thank you to our SILVER Sponsors
Notice Board
Unexplained absences
Please check Compass for any unexplained absences for your child/s for 2026, if you could put an explanation for each one before the end of term.
If you need any assistance please contact the office.
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.
