Walton
House News
Dear Students, Families, and Guardians,
As we have hit the halfway mark of term 1, we want to express how proud we are of our students for starting off the year strong! It’s been wonderful to see such positive energy in the classrooms, with students engaged and taking advantage of the many opportunities available to them. Hampton Park Secondary College has been a hive of activity in term 1.
A big congratulations to everyone who participated in the recent Swimming Carnival! It was fantastic to see such positive attendance and involvement. We're excited to share that our House placed second in the event— Go Walton!
Looking ahead, NAPLAN starts this week for our students in Year 7 and Year 9, and we wish all our students the best of luck. NAPLAN is a tool used to help schools, students, and families in understanding achievements and areas for opportunities for students against all students in Australia. If your young person is feeling apprehensive, remind them that they are more than any assessment and trying their best is all we expect of them. Our Year 7 students are also headed out to the Grand Prix on Thursday 13th March, which will be a great day out. For those who are not attending, they are required at school.
We’re happy to announce that our new Sports Mentors have been selected and have already attended their first mentoring session at Hampton Park Primary School. This program continues to foster leadership and community within our school.
Finally, we’re looking forward to seeing our parents and guardians at the upcoming Student-Led Conferences. It will be a great opportunity to celebrate student progress and meet with your child’s classroom teachers. Attendance is compulsory for all students for one of the two-day conferences.
Key Dates:
NAPLAN – Wednesday 13th March – Monday 24th March.
Student Led Conferences – Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th March
House Assembly – Tuesday 1st April
End of term 1 – Friday 4th April
First day of term 2 – Tuesday 22nd April
Finally, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of our dedicated team members for support or guidance. The following contacts are here to assist you with any questions or concerns:
- Head of House – Kate Pizzey
- Student Engagement Leader (Year 10 – 12) – Naomi Dawson
- Student Engagement Leader (Year 7 – 9) – Aaron Hare
- House Administration Assistant: Mareta Alipia
Walton House Team
