Principal's Message

2026 Theme for Wollert Primary School: Empowerment

Dear Wollert Primary School Families,

We have exciting news: Wollert Primary School has been categorised as a High Performing School among all government schools in 2026.

To achieve the category as a high-performing school in the School Performance Report is very difficult. This accomplishment is a result of the hard work and commitment from our staff, who tirelessly support our students with impact and precision each day. Also, the strong support and trust from our families in the school’s wellbeing and curriculum initiatives play a crucial role. Finally, it is our students who embody our school values every day—being brilliant, curious, kind, and finding joy in learning—that truly matter.

Just to highlight why:

We are performing well above similar schools on all the indicators listed below, and in some areas, we even exceed state results. What an achievement.

- Percentage of students demonstrating high and medium growth in NAPLAN Reading from Year 3 to Year 5 this year—well above results from similar schools and the network.

The indicators from our Year 4-6 students in this year's Attitudes to School Survey are well above those of network schools, similar schools, and the state.

Percentage of positive endorsements from our Year 4-6 students in the following areas:

  - Emotional awareness and regulation

  - Managing bullying at our school

  - School connectedness

  - Stimulating learning environment

  - Student voice and agency

Please note that similar schools are defined based on a group of schools with a comparable student demographic and socio-economic makeup across the state. Many of our similar schools are part of our network.

Your child now attends a high-performing school. We strive to maintain this achievement each year with your continued support.

I would also like to congratulate the students who earned 200 Dojo points and enjoyed hot chips with me during Week 3 . We had a room full of students redeeming this reward!

These students have consistently demonstrated our school values throughout the year, and we are proud to have them at Wollert Primary School. This initiative makes a difference for our learners as it highlights the positive things they do and how they are becoming better versions of themselves.

Student Leadership

Well done to all the Year 5 students who took part in the leadership presentations over the past two weeks. We had such a high caliber of applicants, and it was inspiring to see the eagerness of our Year 5 students to lead our school. The current school captains were involved in the 2027 school captain selection panels, conducting interviews and providing input on the leaders for next year as they prepare to take over their roles and continue the amazing legacy left behind. We couldn't be prouder of the way our student leaders have guided our school this year. As our first tudent leaders, they have set a high standard for leading change through agency and fostering improvement for the entire community.

It is a great pleasure to announce the 2027 student leaders. We will present them at an upcoming storytime event, and there will be a badge ceremony when the badges arrive.

School Captains: Muhammad A 5A, Haneen E 5A, Lyla-May O 5B and Iva M 5C

Sport Captains- 

RED: Melissa M 5C and Lorence P 5A 

GREEN: Rachael R 5C and Alvin P 5C

BLUE: Ersela M 5A and Aylan A 5B

YELLOW: Kauther G 5A and Yarah E 5B

STEM: Ravjot B 5B, Sehaj K 5C, Viaan M 5C and Ryzen R 5B

Performing Arts: Aisha A 5C and Diya R 5A

Visual Arts: Ashneer K 5C and Elma M 5A

Wellbeing: Mina N 5A and Noor E 5A

Numeracy: Lavisha B 5B and Madhav B 5B

Literacy: Lucas S 5A and Anaya U 5A

Storytime: Roqieah A 5C, Sarah H 5A, Preston R 5B, Khadija S 5A, Himmat S 5A and Xavier W 5B

Bunnings BBQ

Thank you to the Parent and Friends Association, as well as the parents and staff who supported us at the Bunnings BBQ in Epping last Saturday. Despite the weather in the morning, we had a fantastic day at the BBQ, supporting the local community and seeing so many Team Wollert faces come out and cheer for the team. We are grateful to all the families who stopped by to grab a sausage! We were truly blown away by the turnout from families and staff over the long weekend, including several grandparents who came to support the team.

A special thank you to the following parents and staff:

- Trent and Kelly (Parents of Blake)

- Jodie and Chris (Parents of Lillian, Eloise, and Abigail)-

 Penny (Parent of Katrina and Apollo)

- Dimi (Parent of Eleanor and Anthea)

- Peter (Parent of Ivy and Leo)

- Nick (Parent of Alexis, Ayla, and Harlow)

- Staff members Dean and Noeline

From this event, we raised $3207.80 and, in total,  $21,917.26 over the course of the year thanks to the hard work and support of the Parents and Friends team. We have also started getting quotes for a new playground, as we continue to raise funds towards this goal and keep the community updated on our progress.

Facilities Update

We would like to keep everyone up to date with the temporary fencing may be installed on our oval over the coming week. This measure supports Wollert Secondary College, which has started work on an undercover roof for the basketball courts and will be utilising part of the oval. This project at the high school is expected to be completed by the end of April 2027. The secondary college will be using a fenced area of the oval to assist students with their physical education classes and during break times due lack of grassed areas with this construction.

Please note that we have added extra yard duty staff on our side of the oval, and we will be monitoring the fence line closely. We are also working with the secondary college regarding the gymnasium and how we can share it. We are looking to have allocated days towards the end of the year with a set timetable.

Exciting News- Aspirations without Limitations

I would like to share a fantastic achievement by one of our Year 4 students, Shay. Shay has been cast in the Disney Lion King production touring Australia, where she will play the character of Baby Nala.

Congratulations to Shay on this remarkable accomplishment! We are all excited to see you thrive in the stage performance. This is yet another example of aspirations without limitations from Team Wollert. Well done to our entire school community.

Transition into 2027

As part of the transition process for 2027, if your child is currently in Foundation (Prep) to Year 5 and will not be attending Wollert Primary School in 2027, please notify us in writing via email at wollert.ps@education.vic.gov.au as soon as possible. We need this information promptly to establish grade structures for the start of the new school year.

If you would like your child to have separations in their 2027 classes, please email wollert.ps@education.vic.gov.au. We need this information as soon as possible, as we will start creating the 2027 classes this term.

We are excited that our 2027 Foundation transition mornings has begun. We look forward to meeting the children who will be part of Team Wollert next year. It is crucial that all parents enrol their children who will be starting school for the first time next year. Please complete a school enrolment form by visiting the school office during opening hours or by calling the main office for more information regarding Foundation enrolments for 2027. It’s important to visit the office as soon as possible to complete the necessary documentation so students don’t miss these sessions.

Reminders

Upcoming Events

2027 Step into Prep Transition Program

• Friday, 6th of October- 9.30am- 10.30am
• Friday, 13th of October- 9.30am- 10.30am
• Friday, 20th of October- 9.30am- 10.30am

• Friday, 27th of October- 9.30am- 10.45am

   

Wednesday, 2nd of December- Prep 2027 Meet the Teacher, 4.00pm- 4.30pm

Step Up Day (Prep- Year 5)/ Year 6-7 Transition Day- Tuesday, 8th of December

Graduation- Thursday, 10th of December

School Joy Concert- Wednesday, 16th of December

Student Free Days

Curriculum Day - Friday, 4th of December

Road Safety

As we near the end of the year, we recognise that this period can become very busy for everyone. It’s crucial for the safety of our entire school community to use designated school crossings and adhere to school zone expectations and regulations during this time. Our council crossing officers are present to help ensure that everyone remains safe at these crossing areas.

Thank you for your cooperation and for consistently following the guidelines in the school zone.

No Hat, No Play

As the UV index rises to 3 or higher over the next few months, we have implemented a policy requiring students without a suitable hat to remain in a designated shaded area in the central play area next to the staff room during recess and lunch. It is essential for both students and staff to wear hats that offer adequate protection for the face, back of the neck, eyes, and ears. 

Acceptable hat types include:

- Broad-brimmed hats

- Legionnaire hats

- Bucket hats

(Baseball caps and sun visors are not considered suitable alternatives, as they do not protect the ears, cheeks, or neck).

This policy will remain in effect until April 30, 2027. 

Keep thriving, Team Wollert,  

Justin Lania  

Proud Principal of Wollert Primary School

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