Wallington P.S. Newsletter Term 1 Week 4 2025
Upcoming Dates
Principal's Report
Dear Families,
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – CROSS COUNTRY
As you know, our Whole School Cross-Country event is coming up on Thursday, 6th March. We require parent volunteers to help as marshals and parent support is essential to ensure the event runs smoothly. Amy Parsons, our new PE teacher, kindly requests assistance with set-up at 8:00 AM, marshalling from 9:00 AM to 11:15 AM, or both. Additionally, a teacher will be riding/running at the front of each race for students aged 8 to 13 (Years 3 to 6) for the time they run out of the school grounds. If you are available to help, please email wallington.ps@education.vic.gov.au or speak with your child’s teacher as soon as you can. Your support is greatly appreciated.
JUNIOR SCHOOL COUNCIL 2025
This week, Years 1-6 held their Junior School Council (JSC) elections, with students participating in the nomination, speeches, and voting process. The JSC provides an important opportunity for students to represent their peers and ensure that all voices are heard in school projects, fundraising initiatives, and decisions on how fundraising efforts are used to improve our school.
At Wallington, we value leadership at all levels and are committed to providing students with opportunities to develop their leadership skills as they actively contribute to maintaining our positive school community. Congratulations to all students who took part in the process - we look forward to seeing the positive impact this year’s Junior School Council will have!
Congratulations to the following elected Junior School Council members for 2025!
Year 1 – Flynn P
Year 2 – Tucker M
Year 3 – Mickal S
Year 4 – Joshua M
Year 5 – Jordon H-C
Year 6 – Oliver M
Junior School Council representatives will be introduced and presented with their badges at this Friday’s assembly.
TERM 1 CLUBS
In addition to our wonderful variety of fun and engaging playtime activity options spread across our beautiful playgrounds and outside spaces, we love to offer special clubs to further encourage and support a range of interests and engagement at Wallington. Lunchtime clubs are open throughout the week, along with Breakfast Club on Thursday mornings before school. This term, we have Garden Club Tuesdays (with the wonderful parent volunteers), Craft Club Thursdays (with Ms Cook), and beginning next week, Minecraft club Wednesdays (first lunch play with Mr K-T). Additionally, every lunch play, students can engage in use of our Imagination Station at the top playground.
SCHOOL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS OPEN
As mentioned in yesterday’s Compass post, nominations for our current vacancies are now open and must be submitted by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, 25th February. There are five vacant parent positions and if we receive more than five nominations, a ballot will be held in accordance with School Council election policy.
Being part of the School Council is a fantastic way to contribute to our school community, share your perspective, and help shape the future of our school. The commitment is flexible, with just two meetings per term, providing a manageable way to actively contribute while also allowing for opportunities for greater involvement suited to your capacity within your area of expertise.
If you are interested, please consider nominating. We look forward to welcoming new faces and perspectives to the council.
Cameron Edwards
Parents and Friends
P&F AGM
Friday 21st of February 9:00am School Hall
All are welcome to come along, you don’t have to take on a large role or task, but we love for everyone to get involved and help create those special moments for our children and school community.
Bring along a plate to share, to munch and nibble!
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SWPBS Awards - Student of the Week
Alice MF - Prep
For always being organised and ready to learn, you are a very responsible student who takes care of your belongings. Congratulations Alice!
Alex H - Year 1
For demonstrating responsibility this week by being ready to learn each morning by having your whiteboard ready and getting into your fluency pair quickly and quietly. Well done Alex!
Memphis T - Year 2
For showing responsibility, within the community. You showed that you are selfless and caring, taking action to support your community. You are very brave, Memphis. Well done!
Isabelle A - Year 3
For consistently showing responsibility by making choices within the class that have positive impacts on yourself and other members of year 3. Great work!
Elliana W - Year 4
For always making positive choices and being on the lookout for ways to help make year 4 a positive environment. Keep up the great work!
Jaylen T - Year 5
For being organised and ready to learn everyday. You have displayed responsibility in and out of the classroom and are well on your way to become a great leader. Awesome work Jaylen!
Nathan H - Year 6
For demonstrating responsibility and the other school values by supporting his buddy, making them feel comfortable at school and being someone they can go to. Great work Nathan!
Junior School Council
Congratulations to our 2025 Junior School Council new members! The elected members met for the first time this week and were excited to learn about the processes and responsibilities of the role. They are already full of enthusiasm and ideas and can’t wait to get started in supporting the school community on behalf of all students across the school! JSC will discuss events and items that come up in class meetings, and brainstorm ways to make Wallington Primary School even better. JSC will organise and advertise events to raise money for new mid-size basketball rings.
The JSC will continue to report to the school community right here in the newsletter as they get going with their work, so stay tuned…
Back Row: Jordon H (Yr5), Oliver M (Yr6), Front Row: Joshua M (Yr4), Mickal S (Yr3), Tucker M (Yr2) and Flynn P (Yr1) A prep representative will join in Term 4
Wellbeing at Wallington
Hello and welcome to the first of Wallington’s Weekly Wellbeing Activities!
As you might have noticed, there are a range of wellbeing activities in the student diaries this year. These activities have been developed as part of the Berry Street Educational Model to increase the engagement of students in their learning and support families and schools to to support students’ self-regulation, relationships and wellbeing.
This year students and their families have the opportunity to complete these activities together at home. They can be used as prompts for discussions around the dinner table or while driving in the car, or can be filled out in the diary by the student and/or their family. While these activities are not mandatory they provide students additional opportunities to build self-awareness and resilience with support and encouragement.
This week's activity asks students to check in with their emotions and the signs that their bodies are sending them. You can try modelling checking-in with your emotions for your child, for example “I’m feeling tired, I notice that my body is moving slowly” or “I’m feeling rushed and my mind is really busy” and asking them to explain their emotions and how their bodies are feeling.
It’s always interesting to hear how students experience and identify their emotions and gives us a great insight into how we can help them navigate strong emotions.
The Wellbeing Team
We just wanted to take a moment to say a big thank you to our families for their generous donations to our Breakfast Club with a special shout out to the Bogan family (Bakers Delight Gateway Leopold). Your support makes a huge difference and helps us continue providing breakfast for our students. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to our cause!
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
