Oakleigh South Primary School
NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 11 – 28th October 2020
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Riley St, Oakleigh South, VIC 3167
T: 03 9570 1016
E: oakleigh.south.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au W: oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au
‘Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance’ – Samuel Johnson
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue 11 – 28th October 2020
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday 19th October – Friday 13th November
UNSW Assessments
Thursday 29th October
Prep Teddy Bear Sleepover
Friday 30th of October
2021 Prep Transition Session 1
Friday 30th of October
World Teacher’s Day
Monday 2nd of November – Friday 6th of November
ATOSS Survey
Tuesday 3rd November
Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday
Friday 6th of November
2021 Prep Transition Session 2
(red, orange & yellow groups)
Friday 13th of November
2021 Prep Transition Session 2
(green, blue & purple groups)
Wednesday 25th of November
Year 3 Ecolinc online Science incursion
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Dear Parents and Carers,
Last Thursday the whole school enjoyed dressing up in their favourite footy colours to celebrate the weekend’s impending AFL and NRL grand finals. The children and staff spirits were up as each class showed off their team colours (from footy and sporting codes from all over the world) and the longest kick from each class, which was a highlight! It was wonderful to see that we could still enjoy this annual activity with some creative improvisation!! Thank you to everyone who supported this activity.
Last Wednesday night, the 2021 Prep Transition program began with an information night for new parents. It is certainly a ‘different’ look transition program this year, but the Zoom meeting was very well received with very interested parents. This year there have been no school tours so many of our new families have not stepped inside our gates. Thank you to all who attended and our prep staff who presented an informative session. The program continues this Friday with our kinder children who will join together via a Zoom session.
Lastly, a reminder that next Tuesday, 3rd November, is the Melbourne Cup public holiday. School will be operating as normal on the Monday.
I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the week.
Ron Cantlon
Principal
TERM DATES
2020 Term Dates
Term 4
Monday 5th October – Thursday 18th December (2.30pm school students finish)
Friday 19th December (school teachers finish)
Last day of each term is a 2.30pm finish
COVID SAFE REMINDERS
Parents are encouraged to drop their children at the front of school and not to enter the school grounds. The Department of Education has stated:
‘Parents should enter the school grounds only when absolutely necessary’
Parents who do wish to wait and walk their child to the gates are reminded to social distance on the oval and continue to move on once they’ve dropped their child off at the gate. Students shouldn’t be playing on the playground after dismissal.
Late Arrivals: If your child is a Late Arrival, please bring your child to Gate 1 and call the Office so they can let the teacher know the child is on their way to the classroom.
Early pickups: Parents must fill in the google form and follow the instructions regarding collection –
https://oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au/ and click on the ‘Early Pick Up Form’ link https://forms.gle/TZvthWXKEkg9eBnc8
Please note parents are NOT to park in the staff car park for early pick up, please park in the parent car park or on Riley Street.
The following pictures show GATE 1 and where the ‘Early Pick Up From School Meeting Point’ sign is.
SCHOOL MATTERS
REMINDER ORIMA PARENT OPINION SURVEY – 2020
A reminder the Parent Opinion Survey will be conducted from Friday 16th October to Friday 13th November. A parent invitation email has been sent with details on how to complete the survey with a personalised PIN.
The survey will be conducted online, only takes 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time within the fieldwork period on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones. The online survey will be available in a range of languages other than English. These include: Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Chin (Hakha), Hindi, Japanese, Somali, Turkish, Punjabi and Greek.
This year we have been provided with translation guides for parents to assist them with completing the English survey online. Please click on the following link https://oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au/parents/#survey to direct you to the available translation guides.
WE WELCOME ALL PARENTS TO PARTICIPATE AS WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK.
Please contact Erik Albers erik.albers@education.vic.gov.au if you would like more information.
STUDENT SHOWCASE
OSPS PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORT
It’s great to have all the children back at school. Physical Education for all year levels will have a heavy emphasis on games (Co-operative and Invasion games) and children having fun after so many weeks at home.
The children have missed so much this year – Cross-country, Athletics and Winter Inter-school sport for the Year 6’s.
Once a week the Year 6’s are participating in their Summer Sport that was cut short back in March and later this term they’ll get a taste of the Winter Sport they were supposed to play, by playing games against each other, rather than other schools.
The Year 5’s are preparing for their 2021 Inter School sport program by experiencing each of the 10 sports (each Tuesday morning), before making a decision on which sport they wish to participate in.
SCHOOL EVENT
FOOTY DAY – Thursday, 22nd October
Footy Colours Day 2020 was celebrated by the students and staff of OSPS last Thursday. Hamstrung by COVID restrictions, it would have been easy to just let the day pass altogether. But that is not how we do things at Oakleigh South. The school was filled with the colours of sporting teams from around Australia and the globe. At last count we saw 6 different sports represented. Footy, cricket, soccer, rugby league, basketball and even ice hockey!!!
Each class had a chance to compete in the longest kick competition and congratulations to the boys and girls who were winners. What was extremely pleasing though, was the encouragement shown by other competitors. Winning isn’t everything and sometimes it is how you conduct yourself is what really matters. Classes did related activities throughout the day with some designing their very own football jumper!
As a school community we connected on the padlet with some awesome images of students, their siblings and even some pets who got dressed up as well! https://padlet.com/nicholasmorrey/3wtd0xrln1gxyqif
Last year we raised $1455 for the Fight Cancer Foundation. This year expectations were lower as payment was optional in light of recent events but as usual the OSPS community exceeded all expectations. As of Monday 4pm, we have raised $1,882. We can’t express how grateful and proud we are of this. Thank you to all who made a donation and know that it is going to a very worthy cause.
Lastly, thanks to Miss Gunning, Mrs Van Delft, Mrs Farry and Mr Rowe who gave their assistance at different stages in preparing Footy Day. Seeing the smiles on the faces of students was so wonderful to see. We love having our students back and hope that the smiles continue long into the term!!!
Mr Morrey
VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
VALUED STUDENTS AWARDS WEEK 4
Congratulations to all our ‘Valued Student Award’ recipients for Week 4.
PREP – YEAR 2
Eric Prep AM
Working Together
For being an amazing member of Team Prep AM. You are SENSATIONAL!!.
Saachi Prep AM
Resilience
For displaying extraordinary resilience. Saachi NEVER stops trying!!!!
Aarisha Prep JF
Excellence
For completing all of her work to an excellent standard and being a kind classmate. Well done!
Thien Prep JF
Excellence
For approaching all tasks with a positive attitude and producing excellent work. Well done Thien!
Aavni Prep JF
Excellence
For demonstrating excellence and striving to achieve her best in all of her schoolwork. Well done!
Ryan Wang Prep JF
Respect
For modelling our school values with his impeccable manners and positive attitude. Great work!
Vivienne Prep JF
Excellence
For always trying her best and being a great role model for other students. Well done, Vivienne!
Yug Prep MR
Respect
For his wonderful manners and for being a great friend. Well done Yug!
Ada Prep MR
Excellence
For always presenting her best work and for continuously striving for excellence. Well done Ada!
Korina Prep NC
Respect
For always treating everyone with respect and presenting her work beautifully.
Phong Prep NC
Excellence
For always working so hard. You have improved so much this year, Phong. You’re a star!
Amani Prep NC
Excellence
For her incredible handwriting that she has worked so hard to improve! Keep up the awesome work!
Ananya Prep NM
Working Together
For always showing kindness and thoughtfulness by helping others in our classroom.
Marcus Prep SG
Resilience
For showing resilience during remote learning and adapting well back into school routines.
Giuliana Prep SG
Working Together
For always showing kindness and offering to help others.
Lucy Prep TF
Excellence
For making an amazing start to Term 4 and for wowing me with high quality work. Well done Lucy!
Billy Prep TF
Resilience
For showing the determination to complete tasks (even when he really doesn’t want to). Keep it up!
George 1AM
Working Together
For showing great team work and always being the first to help a classmate! You’re a star George!
Rutva 1AM
Excellence
For always listening to instructions and completing her best work! You’re a superstar Rutva!
Nabeeha 1CF
Excellence
For working so hard to complete vertical addition equations. Well done and keep it up
Ayaat 1CF
Working Together
For being a wonderful team member and solving vertical addition equations with your partner. Well done!
Eva 1CF
Excellence
For planning and writing a fantastic narrative with wonderful language! Well done, Eva
Ryan 1CG
Excellence
For always writing outstanding narratives with lots of detail. You’re such a superstar Ryan!
Ryan R 1CG
Excellence
For always writing outstanding narratives with lots of detail. You’re such a superstar Ryan!
Ishan 1CG
Excellence
For always striving to challenge himself when completing vertical addition problems. Keep it up!
Jesse 1JG
Working Together
For helping his classmates with encouraging words & for always making sure the computer lab is tidy!
Ayrton 1JG
Working Together
For showing awesome teamwork and being a kind, patient and enthusiastic partner during Maths.
Amelie 1JG
Resilience
For proving that practise does make perfect in Maths and for always treating others fairly!
Jayla 1LD
Excellence
For using the 5 senses to help write a fabulous problem as part of her narrative. Keep it up Jayla!
Christian 1LD
Working Together
For working well with his partner to complete the vertical addition scoot together. Superb work!
Teresa 1NM
Excellence
Working hard on her writing and being kind to others.
Louay 1NM
Resilience
Showing resilience in his work and putting excellent effort in his narrative writing.
Leo 1NM
Excellence
Leo has been working hard and has completed all his work on time. Well done Leo!
Max 1SR
Working Together
For working extremely well in groups during our Physical Science lessons. You are a rockstar Max!
Musab 1SR
Excellence
For a huge improvement in his writing and adding more detail to his pieces! Well done Musab!
Charlie 2AP
Excellence
For his positive approach and resilience during remote learning. Congratulations on an amazing effort, Charlie!
Cuan 2AP
Excellence
For always working hard at every task and for being an enthusiastic and caring member of 2AP! You’re a star, Cuan!
Deanna 2AP
Excellence
For being a thoughtful and kind student who always looks out for others. We’re lucky to have you in 2AP!
Jonah 2AS
Excellence
For consistently completing all learning tasks to a high standard & always striving to do his best.
Chloe 2AS
Excellence
For achieving an impressive score on Accelerated Reader & always completing work to a high standard.
Shiven 2AS
Excellence
For always challenging himself during Maths lessons and for being an encouraging friend.
William 2AY
Excellence
For working hard on his learning and improving himself in Maths and Writing.
Iqra 2AY
Working Together
Respectfully supporting others in Reading and out of the classroom.
Orlando 2CS
Resilience
For trying super hard in class and displaying resilience by never letting small things bother him!
Gayun 2CS
Excellence
For being so determined and writing a fabulous narrative during Writing. Well done Gayun!
Harvey 2CS
Respect
For always being so respectful to his classmates and teacher. You demonstrate role-model behaviour!
Shreya 2CS
Working Together
For always being so helpful around the classroom and offering your assistance daily.
Shenara 2GL
Excellence
Always trying her best and producing incredible work!
Ilias 2GL
Resilience
For making a fantastic start to Term 4!
Lilly 2JD
Excellence
For her excellent effort during remote learning and in the classroom. Keep it up!
Anvita 2JD
Respect
For being a respectful student who always tries her best. Keep it up!
Adam 2JD
Working Together
For being a fantastic student who is always willing to help others. You’re a star!
Zoe 2SL
Excellence
For using paragraphs when writing her journal. Keep up the fantastic work, Zoe!
Olive 2SL
Excellence
For her enthusiasm towards narrative writing and up-levelling words. Keep it up, Olive!
Jason 2SL
Resilience
For working hard to improve his reading and moving up a level. Keep up the amazing effort, Jason!
YEAR 3 – YEAR 6
Jeremy 3DD
Respect
For always being polite and thoughtful.
Anushka 3DD
Excellence
For continued academic excellence.
Keinan 3DD
Excellence
For consistently working hard through online learning and at school.
Sienna 3DD
Resilience
For her effortless transition to O.S.P.S. and for working hard in all subjects.
Devi 3JP
Excellence
For striving to achieve her best in class and showing she is a responsible and caring farmer.
Alessia 3JP
Excellence
For her excellent attitude to all learning tasks in the classroom and also when she’s a farmer.
Daniel 3JP
Excellence
For applying himself to tasks, working well, and following directions in the class and as a Farmer.
Aaron 3JP
Working Together
For always trying his best and co-operating when he’s a Farmer to complete jobs in the Village.
Emily 3JR
Excellence
For creating an informative and beautifully drawn Bee Poster.
Mohammed 3JR
Excellence
For creating and putting together an informative bee poster.
Eli 3JS
Working Together
For his ability to work as a hardworking, responsible and cooperative farmer in the Village.
Sarah 3JS
Working Together
For demonstrating that she is a hardworking, responsible and cooperative farmer in the Village.
Vincent 3MT
Resilience
For being a positive role model within the class.
Ella 3MT
Resilience
For pushing through ups and downs and holding her head high.
Jason 3MT
Working Together
For being an enthusiastic farmer. Thank you for your hard work Jason.
A.J. 3MW
Resilience
Well done A.J. for improving your times tables.
Kristian 3MW
Working Together
For being an excellent class member Kristian always willing to help.
Ashley 3MW
Excellence
For wonderful story writing both in class and during home learning.
Belinda 3MW
Excellence
For wonderful story writing both in class and during home learning.
Michelle 3MW
Excellence
For wonderful story writing both in class and during home learning.
Olivia 3MW
Excellence
For wonderful story writing both in class and during home learning.
Tessy 4CW
Excellence
For always completing work to a high standard and trying her best at all times.
Inara 4DK
Respect
For always showing respect to her teachers and for being a thoughtful classmate.
James 4DK
Excellence
For always striving for excellence in all his learning tasks.
Zara 4DK
Resilience
For settling in well in Year 4 during difficult times and making new friends so quickly.
Grace 4FF
Resilience
For settling beautifully into her new class in Term 4. Welcome back, Grace!
Jacob 4KH
Resilience
For working so hard and achieving a high standard during remote learning.
Ranidu 4KH
Respect
For always being respectful of teachers and fellow students and using his manners.
Greta 4KH
Excellence
For striving for excellence in all that she does.
Jessica 4KH
Resilience
For showing great resilience and work ethic during remote learning.
Jacob 4NM
Respect
For showing outstanding respect during our longest kick competition. You’re a great friend Jacob!
Justin 4NM
Integrity
For the encouragement that you show to your friends. Well done Justin!
Marco 4TM
Integrity
For committing to working hard and completing his tasks independently.
Geet 4TM
Excellence
For completing all her tasks to the best of her ability and with pride.
Kevin 4TM
Working Together
For always willing to assist his peers and teacher and helping out where he can!
Isabella 5HP
Resilience
For trying her hardest in everything she does every day. Well done Isabella.
Renee 5HP
Excellence
Striving to achieve her personal best every day. Well done Renee
Cuba 5HP
Excellence
For displaying excellence in everything he does. Well done Cuba!
Rhyle 5KP
Resilience
For making such a wonderful and productive start to learning back in the classroom. Keep it up!
Emily 5KP
Excellence
For working so productively on ALL of her learning activities and achieving wonderful results.
Isla 5LG
Respect
For treating everyone with kindness and respect and for displaying empathy. Beautiful work Isla!
Campbell 5LG
Integrity
For consistently displaying all School Values and applying himself to all work tasks. Great effort!
Etosha 5MS
Excellence
For always trying her best!! Well Done! Keep up the wonderful work!
Sylvya 5MS
Respect
For always respecting everyone and using her manners.
Nikita 5MS
Excellence
For working exceptionally well during remote learning. Well Done!
James 5NC
Excellence
For making a flying start to his Term 4 AR goal. Well done James!
Diya 5NC
Excellence
For making a flying start towards her AR goal. Well done Diya!
Amber 5NC
Working Together
For always making meaningful contributions during class discussions.
Ruby 6CR
Excellence
For consistently completing tasks to the best of her ability. Keep up the great work, Ruby!
Hannah 6CR
Respect
A most polite and respectful student with impeccable manners. Hannah, you are a delight to teach!
Theo 6CS
Excellence
For being responsible and showing a strong commitment to his own learning.
Joshua 6CS
Resilience
For his excellent work ethic. Joshua always tries his best and takes great pride in his work.
Michael 6FW
Working Together
For returning to school with a positive attitude, and being more involved with teamwork in class.
Dimitri 6FW
Resilience
For your improvement in attitude, diligence and maturity throughout remote learning.
Finn 6GZ
Resilience
For taking on feedback during remote learning and showing fantastic improvement.
Angie 6GZ
Excellence
For being extremely responsible with her reading during remote learning and smashing her AR goal.
Harrison 6GZ
Excellence
For showing a huge commitment to his tasks during remote learning, completing every piece of work.
Bhavesh 6SM
Excellence
For ensuring his homework is always completed on time and to the best of his ability.
Chiara 6SM
Working Together
For being a wonderful help during Year 6 sport assisting with volleyball training.
VALUED CLASS AWARDS WEEK 3 & 4
Congratulations to all our ‘Valued Class Awards’ recipients for Week 4.
PREP – YEAR 2
Prep
PJF
For striving for excellence in all classwork and working cooperatively.
PNM
For settling into the classroom routines with excellent manners and a positive attitude. Great work Prep NM!
Year 1
1SR
For starting each day with positivity through our morning gratitude sessions and appreciating the little things in life. You are amazing 1SR and I am so proud of you!
1AM
For happily settling back into face to face learning and showing great team work!
Year 2
2AP
For their AMAZING stories about the cheeky monkey eating Vegemite. Keep up the great work!
2GL
For settling back into the classroom routine quickly and for being kind and courteous to each other.
YEAR 3 – YEAR 6
Year 3
3MW
For caring for the village, the school and the environment by watering the garden and picking up rubbish.
3DD
For maintaining a positive attitude in online learning and when returning to school.
Year 4
4DK
For working so hard and helping out Mrs Pinkus during Miss K’s absence. Well Done.
4TM
For their positive resilience and attitude towards online learning, and for showing great respect to their new teachers throughout.
Year 5
5MS
For showing resilience and integrity at school by everyone. Well done 5MS!
5NC
For the highest completion rate of specialist activities during remote learning
Year 6
6GZ
Congratulations for showing huge improvement in your group work activities. 6GZ have demonstrated a willingness and maturity when working in groups to solve problems and complete work using all group members. Well done!
6FW
For their outstanding results towards their AR targets in Term 4!
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