Coming Up at FWPS
National Road Safety Week
From 17 to 24 May, schools and communities across Australia will take part in National Road Safety Week, which is celebrating its 27th year in 2026. This important week raises awareness about road safety and reminds us that every person on our roads matters.
At Footscray West Primary School, we will be supporting this initiative by celebrating Walk to School Day on Friday, 22 May 2026. Students are encouraged to walk, ride or scoot to school safely.
National Road Safety Week is a great opportunity to reinforce important safety habits such as wearing helmets, using pedestrian crossings, and staying alert around roads and driveways. We look forward to seeing our students making safe choices and helping to keep our community safe.
Cheers,
JSC Team
Reconciliation Week 2026
27th May - 3rd June (Term 2, Wednesday Week 6 - Wednesday Week 7)
2026 Theme: All In
National Reconciliation Week is coming up in Weeks 6 and 7 and we will be celebrating this important week across all classrooms at FWPS. Reconciliation Week is dedicated to building positive, respectful relationships between all Australians. It is a chance to reflect on how we can work towards building respectful and inclusive relationships, ensuring everyone belongs at FWPS and in our wider community. It also provides an opportunity to acknowledge the past and take steps towards healing and reconciliation.
The 2026 theme “All In” serves as a powerful call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. Reconciliation is not a passive activity and should not only be discussed during National Reconciliation Week. It is an active, daily responsibility of all Australians.
The Marrung Student Representatives have been talking about reconciliation and the importance of National Reconciliation Week in their meetings. In classrooms, students and teachers will be participating in Reconciliation Week Classroom Bingo. With teacher guidance, students will be exploring a range of reconciliation based activities, with the intention of broadening their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and perspectives.
Tess and the Marrung Student Representatives
