Soaring Into a New School Year with Walton House
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
Welcome back to another exciting year at Hampton Park Secondary College. We hope that all our students and families from Years 8 to 12 enjoyed a restful and well-deserved summer break.
As we began the school year, we were delighted to welcome every student and family back onto campus, and we extended an especially warm greeting to our new Year 7 students and caregivers. Beginning high school is a major step filled with new challenges, opportunities, and connections. We are proud to welcome you into our community and encourage you to approach this journey with curiosity, confidence, and a willingness to try new things.
We are fortunate to have a dedicated team in Walton House who work closely with students to ensure they feel supported, connected, and ready to take flight. Students are always welcome to visit the Walton House office for support, advice, or even just a friendly conversation. They can also contact any member of the team through email. Families are warmly encouraged to reach out by phone or email if they would like to discuss their child’s learning or wellbeing.
Walton House Team:
House Leader: Mr Joel Fraser
Year 7-9 Student Learning Leader: Ms Niamh Clarke
Year 10-12 Student Learning Leader: Ms Naomi Dawson
House Administration Assistant: Ms Mareta Alipia
At Walton House, we are proud to be named after the pioneering Australian aviator Nancy Bird Walton. Nancy represents courage, resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to community. These are the qualities we strive to reflect in everything we do.
In Walton, we model our core school values of Learning, Respect, and Working Together. These principles guide us to approach challenges with confidence, support one another, and aim for excellence both inside and outside the classroom. Inspired by Nancy Bird Waltons remarkable legacy, we continue to grow, achieve, and contribute to our community with pride.
One of the highlights of the term was our annual Swimming Carnival. Even though everyone knows that eagles are far better at soaring through the sky than paddling through a pool, our Walton students refused to let basic biology get in the way. With plenty of determination and a healthy amount of house pride, the Eagles hit the water and proved that while we may not be built for swimming, we can still make a serious splash landing an impressive second place on the day.
Congratulations to Hollows House on their well deserved win. Most importantly, congratulations to every student who participated.
As we move through the year, we look forward to seeing Walton students get involved in a wide range of opportunities, from sport and academic challenges to community events and the everyday moments where they show our values in action.
We are proud of how Walton students represent our College and look forward to a year filled with growth, achievement, and experiences that reflect the spirit of Nancy Bird Walton.
