Principal's Message
Wominjeka from Justin Lania
2026 Theme for Wollert Primary School: Empowerment
Dear Wollert Primary School Families,
Dear Wollert PS Families,
End of Term Reminder
This is a reminder that Thursday, April 2nd, is the last day of the term. Students will be dismissed early from their classrooms at 2:30pm. We kindly ask all families to confirm pick-up or walking home arrangements with their children to avoid any confusion at the end of the day.
Highlights of the Term
As we conclude this term, I would like to highlight some key events and achievements that reflect what we stand for at WPS:
Student Excellence
- Induction Program for staff and students
- Literacy and Numeracy focus in classrooms
- Introduction of new subjects: Year 1/2: Italian, Year 3/4: School Wide Positive Behaviour Support and Year 5/6: Entrepreneurship and Invention
- Student Leadership Program for Year 6 students
- Open Classrooms
- Curriculum Days focused on enhancing teaching, learning, and leadership at Wollert PS
- Prep (Foundation) Testing
- Buddy Program for our Prep (Foundation) students
- Leadership development for our staff middle leaders
- Various excursions and incursions related to our Inquiry topics—Supreme Toy Inclusion, Parliament Schools Visit and Student Leadership Workshops.
- Intervention Program and support in Literacy and Numeracy
-NAPLAN testing
Creating a Sense of Belonging
- Celebrating our school values
- Consistent Social and Emotional Learning lessons across the school on Tuesday afternoons
- High family attendance at Storytime assemblies led by our students
- Introduction of Dojo points and cards for behaviour, along with our school Dojo letterbox
- The positive Dojo card tree display in the main office
- School Disco
- Family Time
- Focus on disability inclusion for inclusive practices with our learners
- Student Support Group meetings
- School Council meetings
- Interschool Sports
- Harmony Day Celebrations- thank you to our Specialist Team
- International Women’s Day Celebration
- Acknowledging Ramadan and Chinese New Year celebrations
Thank you to the students, families, and staff at Wollert PS for embodying our motto, 'Aspirations Without Limitations.' Everyone should take pride in our contributions to the community and the reputation we are building around student excellence and belonging in our school. Congratulations to all!
Open Classrooms
We would like to celebrate all the students’ hard work this term by hosting open classrooms on Tuesday, March 31st, and Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, from 2:30pm to 3:00pm. The main school gates will open at 2:30pm.
This is an informal celebration of their learning and we would love for you to join us in celebrating your child's efforts and growth. You can also walk around the classroom and look at other students’ work.
Here are some simple questions you can ask your child:
- What are you most proud of?
- What did you learn?
- What was challenging?
How did you improve?
Please note that the following classes will have Specialist sessions at the same time as the open classrooms on Wednesday: 6B, 2B, 3D, 3C, 1B, 4A, and 4B in the Library.
Parents are welcome to visit the Specialist classes to see what students are doing; however, this will not involve showcasing their workbooks.
School Disco
Thank you to all the community members who contributed to the success of the school disco. The students had a fantastic time enjoying the event with their friends and DJ Con.
A special shout-out goes to our amazing Parents and Friends Association, along with the key members who organised the event. Their dedication and effort in planning every detail were essential in making the night a success.
| Parent Volunteer List | |
|---|---|
| Lavina De Petro (Parent of Isabella and Dante) | Emma Chum (Parent of Jordan) |
| Trent Williams (Parent of Blake) | Kelly Rainbow (Parent of Blake) |
| Jodie Hutchinson (Parent of Lillian, Eloise and Abigail) | Kobie Pace (Parent of Zavier) |
| Dimitra Polykarpou (Parent of Eleanor and Anthea) | Penny Sidiropoulos (Parent of Apollo and Katrina) |
| Laura Vidot (Parent of Alexis, Ayla and Harlow) | Elysia Kalamouni (Parent of Noah and Aaliyah) |
| Tina Kapodistrias (Parent of Ryker) | |
Thank you from Team Wollert.
School Council Update
Thank you to all the school council members for attending our first meeting of 2026. During this meeting, we elected our office bearers for the year. I am pleased to announce the following:
President: Jodie Hutchinson
Vice President: Leeanne Honeyball
Treasurer: Peter Ripoli
Minute Taker/Secretary: Sharni Mullin
Our Subcommittees:
Finance
Wollert PS Parents & Friends
These subcommittees will continue to meet in Term 2 and are open to all members of the Wollert PS community. This is a great opportunity for those not on the school council to contribute to our school. If you are interested in joining one of these subcommittees, please contact the office, and we will provide you with the meeting dates and times. Thank you in advance for your help!
Workforce Update
In staffing news, we wish Kanu Kanu all the best as she begins her maternity leave in Term 2, awaiting the arrival of her baby. We also have exciting baby news for Ashley Tilley, who is expecting her first child and will be finishing at the very start of Term 3. Minuri Perera will cover for Ashley and is well-known to the students, having spent time in our classrooms this term—she is a fabulous educator and a great addition to Team Wollert. Minuri and Ashley will work together next term to ensure a smooth handover and keep our students at the center of all we do, supporting their continued growth and success.
Enrolments
Enrolments for Prep (Foundation) in 2027 will open on the first day of Term 2. Parents are invited to complete their child's enrolment at the school office. To do so, please fill out the school enrolment form and provide proof of your child's date of birth as well as their immunisation record. Once the enrolment process is complete, new students will be added to the register for 2027 classes.
If you have any questions or need clarification regarding the enrolment process, please contact Jacinta, our Community & Enrolment Coordinator, at the main office.
Thank You
As we head into the break, I wish everyone a relaxing and safe journey. I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their support during Term 1. Throughout this term, I have truly felt a strong sense of community that prioritises our students in everything we do.
To the staff at Wollert Primary School, we are incredibly fortunate to have each of you, and we greatly appreciate all that you do for our students every day. I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful break with their loved ones and takes this time to recharge, learn new things, and explore new places. I look forward to seeing everyone in Term 2, fully energised and ready for another successful term. Let’s continue to thrive together!
To wrap up the term, we have a ray of sunshine from our Art Program. Thank you to Betsie and the students for decorating our main office with Kandinsky-inspired concentric circles.
Safe travels over the break,
Justin Lania
Principal
Wollert Primary School
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