“Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” – Oprah Winfrey 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome back everyone to term 2. I hope that you all enjoyed some family time and a restful break. As usual, it will be another busy term at OSPS with lots of year level activities, sporting programs, years 1 & 2 swimming program, concluding with the year 4 production of ‘Splash!’

But by far, the biggest excitement of all will be centred around OSPS Autumn Fete, to be held in two weeks’ time on Saturday 6^th May. You would’ve already received lots of information via your children and the school website. If you haven’t already done so, it’s not too late to help your children’s class by volunteering some time on their stall. Many hands make light work!

Fete day is always an amazing opportunity for the community to come together with loads of fun for family and friends.

The imminent move of the year 6 classes into their new space is fast approaching. The new classrooms and computer spaces are truly amazing and I’m sure the Year 6 students and teachers will be very excited with their new surroundings.

Have a great week ahead,

Ron

Principal

SCHOOL MATTERS

OSPS CRAZY HAIR DAY

Tomorrow, Friday the 28th April is OSPS’s much loved CRAZY HAIR DAY! Send your child along with the craziest hair and a new item/toy donation worth at least $2 to support our Lucky Jars fete stall. Please bring items that will fit inside various sized jars. Your donations are greatly appreciated!

Some suggestions: hair accessories, toys, pencils, craft items, lollies (must be in packaging and within the use by date), bubble bath, stationary, head bands, kids jewellery, lip gloss, knick knacks, activity books, play doh, marbles…anything a school age child would love! If you are unable to bring an item, please bring a $2 gold coin. Please do not bring in McDonalds toys or used items, all items must be brand new!

Thank you for your support so that the Lucky Jar stall is well stocked on Fete day!

OAKLEIGH SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL TOURS

Our School Tour dates for 2023 are listed below.

Thursday 18th May

Bookings are essential, and can be made via TryBooking.
https://www.trybooking.com/CFRZT

Prep 2024 Enrolments will be accepted in digital format only, via e-mail from Monday, 24th April 2023

For further details call 9570 1016

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

The Victorian Government offer a Sports, Camps and Excursions Fund for families who hold a valid means-tested concession card are eligible to apply. A special consideration category also exists.

A payment of $125 for eligible primary school students and $225 for eligible secondary school students will be paid directly to the school to be used toward camps, sports and excursion costs for the student’s benefit.

CSEF payments to schools will commence from 1 March onwards. Schools are able to continue processing applications until the end of Term 2.

Please click here to apply – CSEF Application Form.

Those families that were eligible in 2022 will be rolled over, you do not need to reapply.

If you have any issues please contact Carlyn carlyn.backers@education.vic.gov.au

McKINNON SECONDARY COLLEGE SCHOOL TOURS

McKinnon Secondary College will be running school tours on Thursday 4th, Friday 5th, Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th May between 9-10am.

These will be taking place at our Main Campus on McKinnon Rd. 

Bookings are essential so please call 8520 9000 during school hours to reserve a place.

myON CHALLENGE RESULTS

PARENT CORNER

COMMUNITY NEWS

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