Oakleigh South Primary School
NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 19
21st June, 2024
“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” — Yoda
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue 19 – 21st June 2024
Wednesday 26th June
– Year 3 Jump Rope for Heart
– Year 1 Planetarium Incursion
– Year 4 Production – Gladis Baker Gladiator – Cast 1
Thursday 27th June
– Year 3 Chesterville Farm Excursion
– Year 4 Production – Gladis Baker Gladiator – Cast 2
Friday 28th June
– Last Day of Term 2 (2.30pm finish)
Monday 15th July
– First Day of Term 3
Tuesday 16th July
– Parent-Teacher Meetings
Thursday 18th July
– State Cross Country Championships
Friday 19th July
– Green and Gold Day
Monday 22nd July
– Year 3 & 4 Swimming Program Begins
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Although we have had some beautiful sunny days recently, the cold weather is certainly settling in. With the change of weather brings many infectious germs which are transmitted easily between the students. This is a friendly reminder that if your child is unwell at all in the morning before school, please do not send them. Many students arrive at school coughing, feeling miserably unwell and vomiting. They will be sent to sick bay and will need to be picked up. Thank you for your understanding as we work together to keep our school community healthy and safe.
This week we had a medical emergency which required ambulance assistance for a student who had a medical condition, thankfully we had an up to date plan and up to date medication at hand to be able to provide the best care until the ambulance arrived and the student has made a full recovery. However, we have approximately 50 students who still have not provided the school with a current and up to date plan or medication for their condition of asthma, hayfever and or allergies. All of these families have been sent numerous e-mail reminders to provide the school with the information and medication. Please, I emplore parents of a child with a medical condition who have received such a recent e-mail to act. Action plans can be found on our school wesbite under the news and events tab.
The Year 4 students have had a ball this week as their production of ‘Gladis Bake Gladiator’ came together in their full-dress rehearsals. Next week is showtime. Don’t forget to buy your tickets for this fantastic show, the Year 4 students would love to perform to a full house!!
This week we launched our upcoming ‘Green and Gold Day’ this week on Facebook. Next term on Friday 19th July, the whole school will be celebrating the Olympics with a dress up day. Students are invited to come to school dressed in green and gold clothing to show their support for our Australian athletes, or in colours that represent a country of their choice.
Our school will be holding a whole school OSPS Olympic Opening Ceremony at 2:15 pm on this date. Please read the flyer in the newsletter for more information.
Just a reminder that next week is the last week of Term 2 and the students will be dismissed at 2:30pm on Friday 28th June. All students return to school on Monday 15th July.
Have a great weekend.
Nikki Virtuoso
Acting Principal
SCHOOL MATTERS
OSPS GREEN AND GOLD DAY
To celebrate the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, OSPS will be turning Green and Gold on Friday 19th July.
Students are invited to come to school dressed in green and gold clothing to show their support for our Australian athletes, or in colours that represent a country of their choice.
Our school will be holding a whole school OSPS Olympic Opening Ceremony at 2:15 pm on this date.
NAIDOC WEEK MERCHANDISE
Dear Parents and Community Members,
We are thrilled to announce that Oakleigh South Primary School will be celebrating NAIDOC Week (2nd-9th July) before and after the school holidays. This special week is dedicated to recognising and celebrating the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Join Us in the Celebration!
To help commemorate this important event, we will be selling unique items that symbolise our support and appreciation for Indigenous culture:
- Mini Squishy Footballs $3: Perfect for fun and play, these footballs are not only enjoyable but also serve as a reminder of the significance of NAIDOC Week.
- High-Quality Keyrings $4: These beautifully designed keyrings are a great way to show your support and keep a piece of this special week with you always.
Let’s come together to honour the rich cultural heritage and the many contributions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Student voice reps will be visiting each classroom next week (the last week of Term 2) and the first week back in Term 3.
Thank you for your support!
Student Voice
ENROLMENTS FOR PREP 2025
If you have a child school starting in 2025, Prep Enrolments are now open.
Please go to our Enrolments tab, and follow the instructions to register via the Student Insight Portal.
All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by Friday 26th July 2024. This is in line with the new statewide Prep enrolment timeline, introduced by the Department of Education.
Please make sure you check the list of required documents on our website, as we are unable to process or offer placement to incomplete applications.
We will be offering out of zone places for 2025, so if you know of other new families who are considering applying for a 2025 Prep placement, please encourage them to submit their forms as well.
TERM 3 AFTER SCHOOL FITNESS PROGRAM
Dear Parents,
Peps Fitness Academy is excited to announce a new initiative to promote health and fitness for our students at Oakleigh South Primary School.
Our after-school fitness program is designed to provide a fun and engaging environment for children to stay active and learn about the importance of physical activity. Led by certified instructors, the program will include a variety of activities and exercises suitable for children of all fitness levels.
Some of the key topics will be:
- Speed
- Agility
- Endurance
- Sports
- Reflexes
Start: Term 3 July 15th
Prep to Year 3: 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm
Year 4 to Year 6: 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Where: School Hall every Monday
Cost: $15 per session
VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
PREP VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Ava – Prep MC Resilience For doing her best, even when a task may be challenging! We love this mindset Ava!!! |
| Tony – Prep MC Working Together For being a beam of positivity in our class. Tony always has kind thoughts to share. You are a GEM! |
| Matilda – Prep FG Excellence For producing amazing work and always trying her best. Well done Matilda! |
| Eddie – Prep FG Respect For being a caring friend who always displays excellent manners. Well done Eddie! |
| Sharra – Prep HM Excellence For consistently completing work to a high standard. Well done Sharra! |
| Alfie – Prep HM Resilience For always trying his best and learning new skills. You are a treasure Alfie! |
| Shannaya – Prep AL Respect For always trying her best in class and being respectful towards everyone. Keep it up, Shannaya! |
| Ava – Prep AL Excellence For always trying her best and taking great pride in the presentation of her work. Well done, Ava! |
| Ethan – Prep BB Excellence For always working his hardest in every activity! You’re a superstar! |
| Aaron – Prep BB Excellence For always being motivated in learning his new sight words! Fantastic work, Aaron! |
| Maya – Prep LM Excellence For having a happy and enthusiastic attitude towards all aspects of her learning. Keep it up Maya! |
| Mia – Prep LM Excellence For being a caring and compassionate student, who demonstrates a positive attitude to her learning. |
YEAR 1 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Louie – 1KS Excellence For always following the school values, working diligently and being kind to others. |
| Elise – 1KS Working Together For always being kind, caring and considerate to others. |
| Gursirat – 1NM Excellence For improving her handwriting and doing a great procedural writing on how to build a snowman. |
| Steve – 1NM Excellence For showing his 5Ls consistently and doing his best in Maths in Chance and Probability. Well done! |
| Samaira – 1LD Working Together For being kind and patient when working with her classmate on a money activity. Way to go Samaira! |
| Sky – 1LD Resilience For being brave and having a ‘can do attitude’ when it gets tough. Keep up the great work Sky! |
| Naami – 1LB Excellence For writing wonderful recount and procedural pieces. They are a joy to read, Naami! |
| Vida – 1LB Resilience For always working hard and never giving up when a task is challenging. Keep it up, Vida! |
| Vraj – 1MT Excellence For working hard on your handwriting, keep up the great work! |
| Angela – 1MT Resilience For using skills learnt during The Resilience Project to help to become a cool, calm learner. |
| Bella – 1JG Excellence For blowing Miss Gray’s socks off with her journal writing and for being an outstanding classmate! |
| Yunus – 1JG Working Together For being kind and nominating his classmates for house points when he sees them showing empathy! |
| Ava – 1SC Excellence For her exceptional reading skills which allowed her to move up reading levels. Well done, Ava! |
| William – 1SC Resilience For his perseverance when completing his word lists. Keep trying your best, Will! |
YEAR 2 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Catrina – 2GL Excellence For listening beautifully to her teachers and putting 100% effort into her classwork. Well done! |
| Tommy – 2GL Excellence For his excellent listening on the mat. Tommy is always keen and eager to learn. Well done! |
| Eleni – 2TM Excellence For reading with outstanding expression and fluency. Well done for moving on to Gold dot! |
| Zivin – 2TM Excellence For always contributing fantastic ideas and insights during classroom discussions! Well done Zivin! |
| Cooper – 2TM Excellence For reading with expression and fluency and moving up a reading dot! Well done Cooper! |
| Benjamin – 2VO Resilience For his amazing growth in confidence and fantastic attitude towards coming to school. We adore you! |
| Leia – 2VO Excellence For her outstanding writing, demonstrating her understanding of paragraphs and punctuation. You rock! |
| Deethya – 2SR Working Together For constantly offering to help those around her and including others outside! You’re a gem Deethya! |
| Hunter – 2SR Excellence For working tremendously hard during Maths and completing excellent work! Go Hunter! |
| Alex – 2AP Excellence For always trying his best and completing tasks to the best of his ability. Keep it up, Alex! |
| Avleen – 2AP Working Together For always looking out for her peers and showing empathy towards others. You are amazing Avleen! |
| Stella – 2MJ Excellence For her exceptional hard work and dedication across all areas of school. Keep it up, Stella! |
| Hamish – 2MJ Excellence For his outstanding improvements this semester across all subjects. Well done, Hamish! |
| Kiyaan – 2CD Excellence For his creative ideas during our dynamic dialogue writing lesson. Keep it up Kiyaan! |
| Lucy – 2CD Excellence For her hard work in improving her handwriting. Keep it up! |
YEAR 3 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Janaya – 3AN Excellence For always completing her work to a high standard. Awesome work, Janaya! |
| Aadhiyan – 3AN Excellence For getting over 10,000 Mathletics points in one week! Fantastic work, Aadhiyan! |
| Harvey – 3DP Resilience For putting in a top effort with his handwriting for his ‘Sorry Poem’. Well done, Harvey! |
| Ethan – 3DP Excellence For writing a very creative and heart-warming poem for Reconciliation Week. |
| Shaan – 3NM Respect For excellent manners and for always working hard in class. Keep it up! You’re a Super Star! |
| Phoebe – 3NM Excellence For your excellent thinking skills to create wonderful ideas during writing sessions. Great job! |
JUNIOR SPECIALIST VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Bonita – 2CD Performing Arts Respect For showing respectful behaviour during your Performing Arts lessons. |
| Edward – 3AN Performing Arts Excellence For always trying to do your best in Performing Arts and Junior Choir. |
| Alisha – 3DP Performing Arts Working Together For working together with the Junior Choir and your classmates in Performing Arts. |
| Jonah – 3NH Japanese Excellence For your great job in Japanese! Your hard work really shows. Keep it up! |
STUDENT SHOWCASE
YEAR 4 SHOWCASE
LITERACY CORNER
Reconciliation involves building positive, respectful relationships between all Australians and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. It helps to create a positive change and to help Australians learn about their shared histories, cultures and achievements.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have faced many challenges and inequality over the years. These things have prevented them from reaching their potential. Being able to reconcile with them will help lead to respect and better relationships and partnerships.
As part of ‘Reconciliation Week’, Year 4 students wrote some wonderful Acrostic poems reflecting on the words SORRY and RECONCILIATION.
YEAR 4 GEM
G: We are GRATEFULfor the land in which we can learn on and for not having to have faced the challenge the families of the Stolen Generation faced.
E: We are EMPATHETIC towards all those affected by the Stolen Generation.
M: We show MINDFULNESS by taking the time to stop and remember the traditional owners of the land and celebrate their achievements.
YEAR 4 PRODUCTION
With two dress rehearsals completed, the Year 4s cannot wait for their performance nights, next Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th June, of their Production, ‘Gladis Baker Gladiator’.
We could not be prouder of our students. They have worked tirelessly week after week, memorising lines, singing songs and learning dance moves to deliver an amazing show.
YEAR 6 INDIGENOUS COOKING
On the 17th of June, we visited South Oakleigh Secondary College to participate in an Indigenous cooking experience to celebrate NAIDOC week. Ms Jessie Matheson showed us some indigenous herbs and plants growing around the college site, specifically warrigal greens and lemon myrtle and we then ventured into the college kitchen. We were met by the Year 10 cafe catering students who were our assistants for the session. Lemon myrtle and white chocolate butter biscuits were on the menu with the Year 10 students helping us navigate the kitchen and follow the recipe. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and the results of our efforts were scrumptious!
Evie, Prayag, Deanna and Masaki
Year 6 School Captains
PARENT GROUP
YEAR 2 HOT DOG DAY
Parent Group will be hosting a hot dog lunch for the Year 2 classes on Friday 28th June.
The hot dogs will be $4.50 with a vegan option also available. We will also have a variety of juice boxes available for $2.
Please refer to Compass to place your order.
Please Note: Orders are close at noon on Wednesday 26th June, and are for Year 2 students ONLY. To ensure sufficient time to purchase supplies no late orders can be accepted.
If you are available to help with this event or have any questions, please contact Parent Group via email at osparentgroup67@gmail.com
PARENT CORNER
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OSPS FETE SPONSORS
COMMUNITY NEWS
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