Oakleigh South Primary School
NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 04
20th February, 2025
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” — Margaret Mead
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue 04 – 20th February 2025
Thursday 20th February
– Senior Choir
Thursday 27th February
– Senior Choir
Thursday 6th March
– School Photos: Prep-Year 5
– Senior Choir
Friday 7th March
– School Photos: Prep-Year 5
Thursday 13th March
– Senior Choir
Friday 14th March
– School Photos: Year 6
Monday 17th March
– Year 1 & 2 Swimming begins
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Dear Parents & Carers,
This week parent group hosted the Prep BBQ which was enjoyed by many of our prep families. Mr Silly Pants entertained the crowd with his silly jokes, tricks and antics. Huge thank you to Parent Group, the Prep Team and Leadership for your support on the evening. We hope it was a great opportunity for Prep families to meet each other and celebrate the first few weeks of Prep.
Next week we have the Outdoor Cinema Evening of Moana 2 on the school oval on Friday 28th February. We can’t wait to see the excitement of the children and families as they enjoy the twilight evening together under the stars. Check out the details below
My last item is about the car park and a reminder to all families about appropriate behaviours and actions.
- The staff car park is not to be used for pick up and drop off
- Slow down and adhere to speed limits
- Illegal u turns in intersections and over school crossings is against the law
- Double parking, parking people in or across local resident driveways is undesirable behaviour
- Be patient, we understand getting in and out is difficult, please show patience, understanding and common courtesy
- Park your car safely, before walking your children in and out of the car park.
Police and council officers will be monitoring the school and surrounding streets over the next few weeks.
I hope you all have a restful weekend.
Ron Cantlon
Principal
SCHOOL MATTERS
SCHOOL PHOTO DATES
Our Whole School Photos will take place on Thursday 6th March and Friday 7th March 2025 for all year levels except Year 6.
Due to approximately 25 of our Year 6 students attending Somers Camp, Year 6 photos have been rescheduled to Friday 14th March, from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.
Elite School Photography offers:
- Class and individual portrait photos for all year levels
- Family photos
- Captains’ photos (taken on 14th March)
Please pencil this important date into your calendar.
PREP WELCOME BBQ 2025
Earlier this week, our Parent Group, along with our fantastic Prep teachers and Leadership team, hosted the Prep Welcome BBQ. We had an incredible turnout, and with perfect weather on our side, it was a wonderful evening for all.
The children were entertained by the always-hilarious Charlie Silly Pants, while parents and carers enjoyed a chance to connect over a meal. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience on the night and hope our new Prep students are settling in well.
A huge THANK YOU to the Parent Group for organising the event, as well as to the dedicated teachers who cooked and helped serve food. Your efforts made this special event a great success!
BOOK CLUB
SCHOOL GATE OPENING TIMES
From Monday 10th February, all four school gates will open at 8:35am. This allows plenty of time for students to make their way to their classrooms before the doors open at 8:45am.
On rare occasions, a gate may not be opened due to unforeseen circumstances. If this happens, please call the school office on 9570 1016, and a staff member will assist you.
Thank you for your cooperation.
HOUSE T-SHIRTS – AVAILABLE AT PSW
The new OSPS house t-shirts for Gould, Cuthbert, Fraser, and Landy are now available at Primary School Wear (PSW) Cheltenham for $50.95. These are an optional uniform item for all students from Prep to Year 6 and are not compulsory. Students may wear their house t-shirt on their PE class day or for any special sports activity.
Classroom teachers will provide information about PE days and other special sporting events throughout the year. House t-shirts can also be worn by Year 3–6 students (and some selected Year 2 students) for house athletics, house swimming, and house cross-country events.
We strongly encourage Year 5 and Year 6 students to purchase a house t-shirt, as this will support Year 5 and Year 6 PE lessons and the OSPS sport program. The regular Year 6 interschool sport uniforms for various teams will remain in place, and further details will be provided to Year 6 families next year.
Looking forward to seeing our new house tops in action!
SCHOOLTV – SUPPORTING PARENT & CARER WELLBEING
We are excited to announce that our school will continue providing families with access to SchoolTV in 2025! This invaluable wellbeing resource is designed to support the mental health and overall wellness of both students and their families.
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and navigating your child’s social-emotional development can be challenging. That’s why SchoolTV offers expert advice, practical strategies, and local resources to help parents and carers address mental health concerns and promote student wellbeing. Through educational workshops and professional insights, SchoolTV empowers families with proactive approaches to supporting their child’s wellbeing.
SchoolTV is available on our school website.
Start exploring today: https://oakleighsouthps.vic.schooltv.me/
SCHOOL CROSSING SUPERVISORS – NOW HIRING!
Monash Council is looking for reliable and friendly individuals to help keep our children safe on the roads. If you have great communication skills and enjoy giving back to the community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
- Contract positions with competitive hourly rates
- Part-time roles with annual and sick/carer’s leave
- Flexible morning and afternoon shifts across various locations
- A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required
If your family and friends describe you as dependable and approachable, our students need you! This is your chance to make a difference while earning extra income.
For more information, contact Sinead on 8561 8888.
To apply, scan the QR code or email your resume to clayton@chandlermacleod.com.
VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
JUNIOR VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
YEAR 1 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
Eleni – 1AN (Respect)
For always sitting politely using her 5L’s of listening. What a star!
Kiran – 1AN (Working Together)
For always willing to help other classmates. He is such a great leader in 1AN. Well done, Kiran.
Helia – 1MB (Excellence)
For starting Year One with a hop, skip, and a jump! You always have a go and try your best! Go Helia!
Leo – 1MB (Excellence)
For demonstrating superstar addition skills in Maths, with a ‘can do’ attitude! Keep it up, Leo!
Rocky – 1NC (Integrity)
For following the class rules and being a responsible member of 1NC. You’re awesome, Rocky!
Bella – 1NC (Respect)
For being kind, caring, and enthusiastic. You make our classroom a happier place, Bella!
Ava – 1JG (Excellence)
For working super-duper hard & helping to make 1JG a fun place to learn with her kindness & empathy!
Sehej – 1JG (Working Together)
For using terrific manners and being such a fabulous helper to his peers in the classroom & ICT lab!
Anirudh – 1LC (Excellence)
For settling into Year 1 like a superstar and being an awesome role model for his peers. Go Anirudh!
Ari – 1LC (Working Together)
For completing his work in a timely manner and being a fantastic helper to his peers and teachers.
Tanmay – 1NM (Excellence)
For working so well on his number line activity and doing an amazing job on his recount writing!
Lexi – 1NM (Excellence)
For always facing challenges with positivity and completing her maths tasks to her very best!
Paul – 1SC (Respect)
For always displaying a respectful attitude and continuously demonstrating the 5Ls.
Sophie – 1SC (Excellence)
For taking pride in all of the work she produces, especially with her handwriting and colouring.
YEAR 2 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
Calvin – 2AB (Excellence)
For his brilliant descriptive writing skills throughout his ‘My Summer Holiday’ recount. Well done!
Elise – 2AB (Respect)
For displaying the school value of respect using whole-body listening.
James – 2ML (Resilience)
For your positive attitude and determination towards completing all tasks in Grade 2! Keep it up!
Naomi – 2ML (Resilience)
For bouncing back from disappointment and giving all tasks your best! Keep up the great work!
Arham – 2VO (Resilience)
For showing fabulous resilience and excellence as he starts his new journey at OSPS. We adore Arham!
Frankie – 2VO (Excellence)
For starting 2025 with a wonderful attitude, always listening, and being kind to others. You rock!
Marisa – 2RV (Resilience)
For embracing the start of Year 2 with growing confidence and determination. You’re amazing!
Sayon – 2RV (Respect)
For entering Grade 2 with confidence, showing respect, and working hard on his tasks! Well done!
Lydia – 2GL (Excellence)
For amazing writing this term. Your recounts have truly impressed us! Well done, Lydia!
Naami – 2GL(Excellence)
For his excellent listening on the mat. Naami is always keen and eager to learn. Well done!
Finley – 2AP (Excellence)
For consistently working hard and for always helping others. You’re a star, Fin!
Shanelle – 2AP (Excellence)
For working hard to include LOTS of detail in her writing. Keep it up, Shanelle!
YEAR 3 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
Zac – 3NH (Resilience)
For working hard to overcome first-day nerves and take on leadership in his classroom.
THE RESILIENCE PROJECT
THE RESILIENCE PROJECT
Since 2022, OSPS has partnered with The Resilience Project to support student wellbeing from Foundation to Year 6 through the Inspire Program. The curriculum, designed by teachers for teachers, aligns with Victorian and Australian Curriculum standards in Personal and Social Capabilities and Health and Physical Education.
The program focuses on four key strategies to build resilience and happiness:
- Gratitude: The act of being thankful and appreciating what you have in life.
- Empathy: The capacity to understand and feel what another person is feeling.
- Mindfulness: The practice of attention regulation.
- Emotional Literacy: The ability to understand and express our feelings.
Each week, students participate in formal lessons and complete entries in their Resilience Student Journals. Activities include gratitude posters, mindfulness colouring, and emotion-matching exercises. As a Partnership School, OSPS integrates The Resilience Project’s wellbeing curriculum across the whole school community.
There are many ways to support your child’s mental health at home.
For more information, visit: The Resilience Project – At Home
Access the Parent Hub (no login required): Resilience Project Parent Hub
TRP CONVERSATION STARTER
STUDENT SHOWCASE
PREP SHOWCASE
Starting Prep has been an exciting journey filled with learning and fun! Our students have been busy settling into school life, understanding expectations, and learning important routines. From meeting specialist teachers to making new friends, everyone has done an amazing job adjusting to their new environment.
We’ve been exploring the sounds of the alphabet, practicing our numbers of the week, and even starting to use computers! Each day brings new discoveries as we learn how to be at school, work together, and support one another. It has been a fantastic start, and we can’t wait for the many adventures ahead in Prep!
LITERACY CORNER
The Preps are very excited to take home their first take-home readers! We have been learning to point to each word, use the pictures for clues, and identify sounds that we know.
We have started learning some letter sounds and have enjoyed fun craft activities, such as making a letter “S” snake and a letter “T” turtle.
We have also begun learning how to write and are practising writing recounts about our weekends. To develop our writing skills, we are tracing and copying the teacher’s writing and have learned that sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop.
PREP GEM
Gratitude – We are showing gratitude by appreciating what we have.
Empathy (Kindness) – We are showing empathy by understanding and sharing others’ feelings.
Mindfulness – We are being mindful by practicing attention regulation.
Emotional Literacy – We are learning emotional literacy by recognising and expressing emotions.
PARENT GROUP
MOVIE NIGHT – CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
The Parent Group is excited to announce that Cinema Under the Stars is back for 2025!
We will be screening Moana 2 on the front oval on Friday 28th February – a great way to celebrate the last night of summer.
- Gates open at 5:30pm
- Movie starts at dusk
Please bring along your picnic rugs, chairs, pillows, and blankets to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable evening.
Light refreshments and glow products will be available for purchase in the hall before the movie.
Sales on the night will be cash only, but pre-orders can be made online.
To purchase tickets and glow products, please follow the links in Compass.
- Discounted tickets are available online until 12 noon, Friday 28th February.
- Glow products will be distributed to students on 28th February.
To help keep the event tidy, we kindly ask all attendees to bring a rubbish bag and take their rubbish home at the end of the night.
If you have any questions or would like to assist in the canteen before the movie, please contact the Parent Group at osparentgroup67@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you there for a fantastic night under the stars!
YEAR 2, 4 & 6 PIZZA DAY
Parent Group will be hosting a pizza lunch day for students in Years 2, 4, and 6 on Friday 7th March.
Pizza slices are $3 each, with the following options available:
- Pepperoni
- Hawaiian
- Margherita
All flavours are available in gluten-free and vegan options. Juice boxes will also be available for $2 each.
Orders close on Thursday 27th February at 4pm. No late orders can be accepted.
Please see Compass for ordering information.
For any questions, please contact Parent Group at: osparentgroup67@gmail.com.
LUNCH ORDER PROVIDERS
We are pleased to confirm the following lunch order options for our school community in 2025: TK Tuckshop and Classroom Cuisine will be available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, while Subway will be available on Tuesday and Thursday.
Classroom Cuisine: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Register and order at www.classroomcuisine.com.au
All orders must be placed by 8:30am the morning of delivery.
TK Tuckshop: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Register at https://app.spriggyschools.com.au/login
Download the Spriggy Schools app from your app store.
All orders need to be placed by 7pm for the full menu or 8:00am the morning of delivery for a restricted menu.
Subway: Tuesday and Thursday
Register and place your order at https://app.canteenhub.com.au
All orders need to be placed by 8.00am the day of delivery.
PARENT CORNER
OSPS FETE SPONSORS
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