‘The more you give away the more happy you become. Why fit in when you were born to stand out?’ – Dr. Seuss

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

A big welcome back to everyone, including our new families to Oakleigh South, to what will be another exciting term full of learning and wonderful experiences.

I have been involved in many meetings last term and over the holidays in regard to the building works. We are working through lots of ideas and plans to see which one will be the best outcome for the school moving forward. I will continue to update the school community as soon as we have a firm idea of plans and dates. It’s a very exciting time for the whole school.

Don’t forget that the Year 4 Production, Pirates Past Noon Kids, will be held next Wednesday 21st July (Cast 1) and Thursday 22nd July (Cast 2) at 7pm. Due to the density limits being increased, tickets are still available for both performances through Trybooking.

We are all looking forward to getting our school productions back on track in 2021!

Have a great week.

Ron

Principal

Photo: Foggy first day back after lockdown in Term 2, photo taken on our school oval looking towards the school buildings.

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SCHOOL COUNCIL

SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS

Dear OSPS community,

We greatly value your input in improving the greater experience of the OSPS community and view the relationship between parents and the school as an integral part of your child’s education. Thus, if you have any ideas or concerns, we appreciate you getting in touch via the appropriate channels.

Should you wish to discuss a topic of an educational nature, you are welcome to direct your enquiries to our Principal, Ron, at oakleigh.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au. Alternatively, you can also contact the school on 9570 1016.

For a topic to be brought to the attention of school council, you are invited to send an email to schoolcouncil@oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au or, should you see one of us in the school yard, please feel free to have a friendly chat.

Any concerns will be handled as stipulated by the Department of Education and Training for State of Victoria.

We look forward to working with you to create a positive experience for the OSPS community.  For more information visit: https://oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au/parents/ 

Kind Regards,
Nadia Beauchamp
School Council President

SCHOOL MATTERS

ENROLMENTS FOR 2022

Enrolments for Prep 2022 are now open and places are filling very fast.

The school has begun filling places so we encourage parents of students starting in 2022 to complete forms as soon as possible and email to enrolments@oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au

Forms can found here – 2022 enrolments.

REMINDER SMILE SQUAD

If you haven’t already returned your consent forms you may still do so this week.

Smile Squad is on the way to our school!

All children deserve a healthy smile and the Smile Squad are coming to Oakleigh South Primary School to help make sure this happens.

Smile Squad is a $321.9 million Victorian Government program that provides free dental care to all Victorian public primary and secondary school students.

The friendly Smile Squad dental team will visit Oakleigh South Primary School soon to conduct a free annual dental health examination for every student and provide free follow up treatment as needed.

What do parents need to do?

We just need you to provide consent forms to your child’s classroom teacher.

The Smile Squad team will then check your child’s teeth and mouth and show them how to keep their teeth healthy and strong. They will also provide any preventive services you have consented for. If your child needs more treatment, the Smile Squad will contact you.

Who is Smile Squad?

The bright orange Smile Squad vans are staffed by experienced oral health therapists, dental therapists, dental assistants and dentists. They all have lots of experience treating children and a passion for improving their oral health – for life.

Learn more about the Smile Squad by visiting www.smilesquad.vic.gov.au or contact the team at smilesquad@dhsv.org.au

PARENT PAYMENTS

Can all parents please ensure you are reading Operoo forms and making payments using Qkr! by the due date.

YEAR 4-6 FORENSIC INCURSION
– Payments closes today at 4:30pm

HOUSE ATHLETICS
– Payments close Wed 14th July

SCHOOL FEES – PLEASE PAY ASAP

LIBRARY & STEM TRUST

CSEF REMINDER

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund is available for families who have received a Health Care Card from the Australian Government. Please bring the paperwork to the office or email the form and your Health Care card by the 13th of August to carlyn.backers@education.vic.edu.au

Please access the link below to access the Camps, Sports and Excursions form (CSEF).
CSEF Link
Thank you.

OSPS SPORT

OSPS SPORT NEWS

Girls’ Footy
A reminder that our OSPS Girls’ Footy team will be playing 3 games at Centenary Park against other teams in the Division on Friday 23rd of July. We wish them all the best.

Regional Cross-Country
Regional Cross-Country will be held at Hastings Foreshore Reserve Tuesday 20th July. Good luck to all those students participating!

House Athletics
Students in Years 4-6 will be participating in our OSPS House Athletics carnival on Monday the 19th of July at Duncan McKinnon Reserve. Students will then be selected to represent the school at District level shortly afterwards.

Get Active Kids
Does your child love sport and being active? Does your family have a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card? You may be eligible for up to $200 to put towards the cost of your child’s participation in physical activities. The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and active recreation activities.

Under the program, children may be eligible to receive up to $200 to help with the cost of membership and registration fees, uniforms, and equipment.

Special consideration also applies for children named on their own Australian Government Health Care Card or residing in care services as well as temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants or international students.

Applications for vouchers in round two of the program close at 5pm Friday 30 July. For eligibility requirements and to apply, visit the Get Active Victoria website.

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PARENTZONE EASTERN NEWSLETTER TERM 3 2021

News and information on programs and services to support parents across the Eastern Region of Melbourne.

Please click here to access the newsletter. ParentNewsEast Term 3

COMMUNITY NEWS

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