Oakleigh South Primary School
NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 17
7th June, 2023
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”– Abraham Lincoln
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue 17 – 7th June 2023
Wednesday 7th June
– Year 4-6 ATOSS Survey
Thursday 8th June
– Year 6 Interschool Sport (bye)
Friday 9th June
– Year 1 & 2 Pizza Day
Monday 12th June
– King’s Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 13th June
– OSPS Girls’ Footy
– Whole School Assembly
Tuesday 20th June
– Parent and Teacher Interviews
2023 TERM DATES
Term 2
24th April – 23rd June
Term 3
10th July – 15th September
Term 4
2nd October – 20th December
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
With winter starting to creep in with cooler and chilly days, it’s a timely reminder that sicknesses start to increase in the form of colds, viruses, and flu. Just a reminder if your child is at all unwell in the morning, please do not send them to school.
Year 4 are in full swing with rehearsals for their upcoming production of ‘Splash’ in the last week of term. Tickets went on sale this week for the year 4 parents through Trybooking. Next Monday, the ticket sales will be opened to the rest of the school community. If you wish to purchase tickets for this show, the event titled ‘Oakleigh South PS Year 4 Production SPLASH’ can be found at this link: https://www.trybooking.com/CIWQX
Look out for information regarding the upcoming Parent/Teacher meetings on Tuesday the 20th June. This will be a great opportunity to meet with your child’s classroom teacher to discuss their mid-year report. The report and parent/teacher meeting information will be sent by Compass.
Finally, a reminder that next Monday, 12th June, there will be a public holiday for the King’s Birthday. Children are not required at school on this day.
Have a great long weekend!
Ron
SCHOOL MATTERS
BOOK CLUB – ISSUE 4
All orders must be placed online via LOOP
– https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx
Issue 4 catalogue can be viewed online here
– https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/book-club/
SAFETY AT OSPS
A friendly reminder to encourage parents and children to be safe when on and moving off our school grounds. Please read and follow the below safety measures to ensure we have a safe and risk-free environment at OSPS:
- If you are using the parent car park, please meet you child at the fence. This reduces risk as some students have been walking/running through the car park unsupervised.
- Parents are reminded that they should not be using the staff car park to drop off/pick up children at school. For those families who drop off or pick up their child from Camp Australia, you have been directly notified by Camp Australia where to predominantly park (that is the parent car park and Riley Street) and what do in cases of bad weather or emergency.
- The library corridor is only to be accessed if student’s are borrowing books or have Chess Club. Please do not access it to pick up your child. This corridor will be blocked off in the coming weeks as the builders continue works in the admin wing.
- Please note the student hall toilets are for students only, if parents need to use the bathroom, please ask at the office to use the staff toilets.
Together we can support our children to have a safe and enjoyable time at OSPS.
VICTORIAN STATE SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR
OSPS Year 5 students for Mass Dance and Mass Choir have been rehearsing very hard over several months! We can’t wait for them to perform!
The 2023 Victorian State Schools Spectacular will be held on Saturday 9 September. The performance times are 1:00pm and 6:30pm at John Cain Arena, Melbourne Park (show time 2 hours 45 mins)
Tickets are on sale from 11am on Wednesday 7 June. Adult: $40, Concession: $30, Child (U15): $20 (a $6.30 service fee per transaction applies on all purchases)
Tickets are available through Ticketek: www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular or 132 849.
OSPS Mass Dance Seating Recommendations:Quadrant Four (North East) Sections 7, 8, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 52, 53
OSPS Mass Choir Seating Recommendations:Section 17, 18, 44, 45, 46, 66, 67, 68
ICAS 2023 assessments are now available to purchase.
We are delighted to inform you that Oakleigh South Primary School will once again be participating in the world-renowned ICAS competitions this year. If you would like more information about ICAS please take a look at this promotional video:
If you wish for your child to participate in the optional ICAS this year please follow all steps in each of the two stages below.
Stage 1:
- Firstly, go to Parent Portal here: (https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps)
- enter our school’s access code – SZN913
- enter your child’s details making sure you check spelling carefully as this will appear on your childs certificates.
- Select the tests you would like to purchase, then proceed to payment.
Stage 2:
- Open compass in browser.
- After payment, please go to your Compass Event notifications and accept the assessments you have paid for and decline all others.
- If your child is not participating in assessments this year please decline all options.
Please note if you do not complete stage 1 your child will not receive an entry into the ICAS assessments as this stage of the process is external to Oakleigh South Primary School
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
STUDENT SHOWCASE
YEAR 4 SHOWCASE
In Writing groups this term, we have been focusing on persuasive writing. In this kind of writing, you use persuasive techniques to convince others to agree with your point of view.
We have learnt introductions that hook the reader in with a ‘sizzling start’. These sizzling starts are designed to grab the reader’s attention and make them want to read more.
We have also practised using persuasive language. This includes using emotive language to make readers feel a certain way, using rhetorical questions to make readers think, and using facts and examples to support your argument.
Finally, here are some examples of sizzling starts written for our persuasive texts in class.
Animals Should Not Be Kept in Zoos by Makaela 4AS
Do you love animals? Well, where do you always see them?
The depressing zoo of course. If you think for a bit, aren’t they putting all the animals in captivity?
Also, out in the wild, animals live longer and it disrupts the food chain.
Just so you know, having an animal in the zoo can destroy how an animal would live in the wild. Now, let’s get into the facts!
Animals Should Be Kept in Zoos by Rheanne 4OL
Whose idea was it to keep animals in zoos?
To take them out of their homes is great cruelty.
They get lonely, get scared by visitors and simply aren’t in their natural habitat.
Animals deserve better and you know it!
It’s Important to Exercise! by Shai 4DK
Do you turn your back on people when they ask you to play because you don’t have the energy?
Well, there is one secret that will change you!
The liveliness it’ll give you, the health that no pill will provide, and the ability to undertake difficult tasks as easy as taking a step forward.
Embrace the change and step into my world: Exercise!
Animals Should Be Free! by Sam 4LD
Do you think animals should be kept captive?
If you do, you must be 100% crazy!
Animals should have the right to be free! Would you like to be kept in a cage for the rest of your life?
It’s cruel to animals. They can’t return to the wild and they can break free and endanger humans.
RESILIENCE PROJECT
YEAR 4 GEM
This term the Year 4s are working extremely hard with their production ‘Splash’, rehearsals. They display gratitude by being respectful and appreciative of their props and stage displays which have been kindly sourced or made by the teachers or parents.
The students are doing an excellent job with organising extra times to get together with their friends to rehearse songs and choreography so they can perform their best.
Everyone is being mindful that only the people on stage are the ones to be talking. Respectful behaviours are displayed towards the people performing.
The main characters are continuously given positive reinforcement and encouragement from their peers, which resembles the growing maturity of our Year 4s. Splash will no doubt be a wonderful and very memorable experience not only for the Year 4s but for everyone involved and who comes to this exciting production!
VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
PREP VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
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Wen Li – Prep NC |
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Rana – Prep NC |
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Jesal – Prep AM |
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Atson – Prep AM |
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Summer – Prep HM |
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Devin – Prep HM |
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Will – Prep RO |
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Lydia – Prep RO |
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Evelyn – Prep LM |
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Marina – Prep LM |
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Yesali – Prep BB |
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Leon – Prep BB |
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Daniella – Prep NM |
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Enzo – Prep NM |
YEAR 1 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
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Jojo – 1AM |
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Sasha – 1AM |
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Cooper – 1LD |
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Mika – 1LD |
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Tommy – 1MT |
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Kiyaan – 1MT |
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Junyi – 1CG |
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Leia – 1CG |
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Mira – 1KS |
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Lucas – 1KS |
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Loulou – 1NM |
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Nathan – 1NM |
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Sofia – 1JG |
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Arush – 1JG |
YEAR 2 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Kanav – 2MJ Integrity For being an honest student and trying your best to uphold the school values. Keep it up, Kanav! |
| Quinn – 2MJ Resilience For always being a positive and hard working student no matter what. Well done, Quinn! |
| Hugo – 2CD Excellence For your valuable contributions to our class discussions and amazing writing skills. You’re a star! |
| Esmeralda – 2CD Respect For always being a kind and caring classmate. We are lucky to have you in 2CD! |
| Anthony – 2GL Excellence For being a positive role model for his peers by consistently displaying all of the school values. |
| Nithya – 2GL Excellence For being a fantastic role model at all times and showing the school values to a high standard. |
| Reyan – 2TM Excellence For reading with outstanding fluency and expression and moving onto the next coloured dot! |
| Ria – 2TM Excellence For her outstanding reading and moving onto the Accelerated Reader program. Well done Ria! |
| Duke – 2AP Resilience For his independence and hard work during swimming lessons. Well done Duke! |
| Sofia – 2AP Resilience For never giving up, even when she is faced with a challenge. You’re a superstar Sofia!! |
| Jake – 2SC Excellence For persisting with difficult inferential questions, allowing him to move up a reader dot. |
| Siddhika – 2SC Excellence For producing fantastic writing pieces that use a variety of wonderful openers. |
| Rushenka – 2LW Excellence For achieving over 100 nights of home reading already this year! Amazing effort Rushenka! |
| Edward – 2LW Working Together For the amazing behaviour and helpfulness shown during Grade 2 swimming. Great work Edward! |
YEAR 3 AND SPECIALIST VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Giannah – 3ML Working Together For demonstrating wonderful collaboration skills and ensuring that everyone is included. |
| Lucas – 3ML Integrity For being a trustworthy classmate and accepting responsibility for his own actions. |
| Cindy – 3AN Excellence For striving to do her best in every learning task. Keep up the amazing work, Cindy! |
| Penelope – 3AN Excellence For having the neatest handwriting and taking pride in all of her work. Well done, Penelope! |
| William – 3MW Resilience For dedication to your reading to achieve excellent comprehension A. R. results. |
| Peter – 3RH Integrity For being a kind, fair and respectful class member at all times. Well done Peter! |
| Eira – 3RH Excellence For her dedication to meet her AR goal. A fantastic effort Eira! |
| Naami – PNC Japanese – Excellence For listening to instructions and completing the activity to a very high standard. |
| Katie – 3RH Japanese – Excellence For working hard in Japanese. You are the first Grade 3 student to get into the black! Well done! |
OSPS SPORT
YEAR 6 INTERSCHOOL SPORT
Last week our Year 6 students enjoyed participating in interschool sport, away against St. Peters.
It was another beautiful day and we were all very glad to continue with the interschool sporting program.
All of our students again showed exemplary behaviour and sportsmanship. Here are the results:
WINTER SPORT RESULTS
| Team | Murrumbeena | OSPS | Win or Loss |
| Netball A | 13 | 16 | Win |
| Netball B | 20 | 10 | Loss |
| Netball C | 3 | 14 | Win |
| AFL | 67 | 10 | Loss |
| Soccer Girls | 0 | 6 | Win |
| Soccer Boys | 1 | 7 | Win |
| Sofcrosse A | 0 | 4 | Loss |
| Sofcrosse B | 1 | 2 | Win |
| Tennis Boys Green | 8 | 15 | Loss |
| Tennis Girls Green | No game | ||
| Tennis Girls White | 6 | 6 | Loss |
| Tennis Boys White | No Game |
PARENT GROUP
YEAR 5 & 6 PIZZA DAY
Parent Group will be hosting a pizza lunch for grades 5 & 6 on Friday, 23 June. Each slice will be $3 and the options available are pepperoni, Hawaiian and margarita. We will also have a variety of juice boxes available for $2.
Please note orders close Friday, 16 June and no late orders will be accepted. We are also looking for volunteers to assist on the day.
Please check your compass for the order link.
If you have any questions are availability to help, please contact Parent Group on osparentgroup67@gmail.com
HOT DOG DAY
Last Friday, Parent Group hosted a hot dog day for our grade 3 students.
As each class lined up, it was lovely hearing so many students using their manners as they were served.
As always, we are grateful to those that gave up their time to make this event possible.
Parent Group will be hosting special lunch days for each year level before the end of term 2. If you have capacity to assist, please email Parent Group at osparentgroup67@gmail.com.
PARENT CORNER
THE RESILIENCE PROJECT CONTINUES IN 2023
We are so excited to be working with The Resilience Project (TRP) this year again to support and foster the Mental Health and Wellbeing of our students and whole school community.
The Resilience Project is committed to teaching positive mental health strategies to prevent mental ill-health and build young people’s capacity to deal with adversity and challenges in everyday life.
Check out the link below ‘Introducing TRP to Parents and School Community’
The 2nd Edition of PROJECT+ 2023
To best support our families and build the connection between school and home, we are thrilled to share the second edition of PROJECT+.
In this Parent & Carer edition of Project+ we talk about the importance of practising gratitude and provide some fun ways to do this as a family.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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