Oakleigh South Primary School

NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 21

19th July, 2024

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” — Theodore Roosevelt

IMPORTANT DATES

Issue 21 – 19th July 2024

 

Thursday 18th July
– State Cross Country Championships

Friday 19th July
 – Green and Gold Day

Monday 22nd July
– Year 3 & 4 Swimming Program Begins 

Friday 26th July
– 100 days of Prep Celebrations and Dress Up Day
– Year 6 Business Expo 2024 at 1.00pm

Monday 29th July
– Year 5 & 6 Swimming Program Begins 

Friday 2nd August
– Prep – Year 2 Potato Olympics 

Tuesday 6th August
– Japanese Matsuri Day & Sushi Day

Wednesday 7th August
– House Athletics

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

It has been a great start to Term 3 and we hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing holiday break.

Over the holidays the Year 6 main cast of Frozen completed their holiday rehearsal in the Hall with Ms Wells, Mr Mietzcke and Ms Stevenson, we thank everyone for coming.

Speaking of the Hall, we’ve had new LED lights upgraded and replaced in the hall, Year 5 building and other sites across the school as part of the Victorian Government Energy Efficiency Project to help the reduction of power usage. This not only helps the environment, the spaces are also much brighter!

The Indigenous design painted on the entrance footpath has commenced, however rainy weather has ceased any progress, it’s going to look fantastic when the design has been completed. Landscaping of several gardens were undertaken and new trees planted in the courtyard between the Hall and Year 6 wing. Work on the Sustainability area also continued over the holidays.

This week families had the opportunity to attend parent teacher interviews with the classroom teacher to discuss your child’s semester 1 report.

The Year 3 & Year 5 students received their NAPLAN results this week. Again, OSPS has performed exceptionally well in the NAPLAN testing, this is by no means without the hard work of the students, teachers and family support. We pride ourselves on not only strong English and Numeracy results, but all the programs that engage students with school such as productions, sustainability, sports, STEM, languages, clubs, visual arts etc.

Next week the Year 3 and Year 4 students participate in the swimming program at GESAC. Those not swimming will follow a water safety program in the classroom.

Lastly, we welcome two new members of staff, Tina Blackwell in Art from Monday to Friday; Lisa Evans in Japanese on Thursday and Friday; Austyn Nugent, Elaine Parry and Katarina Littlejohn in the Tutor Learning Program. They have had a fantastic first week and the school community has made them feel very welcome so far.

Have a lovely weekend!

Nikki Virtuoso
Acting Principal

SCHOOL MATTERS

WET WEATHER REMINDER: PLEASE PACK SPARE UNIFORMS

Due to the recent wet weather, many of our students have unfortunately been slipping and getting covered in water and mud during recess and lunch. To avoid disruptions to your day, we kindly ask that you ensure your child has spare uniform items, especially pants and underwear, packed in their school bag.

This will help keep them comfortable and dry without needing to disturb you for a change of clothes.

Thank you for your cooperation.

ENROLMENTS FOR PREP 2025 CLOSE NEXT WEEK

If you have a child school starting in 2025, Prep Enrolments are closing soon.

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 next Friday 26th July 2024. This is in line with the new statewide Prep enrolment timeline, introduced by the Department of Education.

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.

NOTE: 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.

NAIDOC WEEK MERCHANDISE

Dear Parents and Community Members,

Oakleigh South Primary School is still celebrating NAIDOC Week. 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 have been selling unique items that symbolise our support and appreciation for Indigenous culture. Currently we have a limited number of keyrings remaining, so get in while you can:

    • 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.

Thank you for your support!

Student Voice

TK TUCKSHOP PRICE REDUCTION

 

Great news from our new lunch order provider, TK Tuckshop! Due to the support, they have received from their registered schools, starting next Monday, 22 July, they will be lowering prices across their entire menu by up to $4.

We would also like to remind our families that your feedback is welcome and valued with regards to our lunch order providers.

It will help decide how we proceed from Term 4 onwards.

If you have any questions or would like to share some feedback, whether positive or negative we encourage you to email osparentgroup67@gmail.com.

ANNUAL JAPANESE MATSURI DRESS-UP AND SUSHI DAY

We are excited to remind you about our Annual Japanese Matsuri Dress-Up and Sushi Day on August 6th!

On this day, all year levels will participate in special in-class programs, and we will hold a special assembly to announce the best-dressed students and a teacher, and Origami Competition winners.

This year is even more special as we have Japanese students from Tamba visiting us after 5 years! They will be joining us and are very excited to celebrate the day with everyone at OSPS.

Students can celebrate Japanese culture by dressing up in colourful kimonos, karate gear, ninja costumes, or as their favourite Pokémon, Studio Ghibli characters, anime heroes, samurai, geishas, sumo wrestlers, or Japanese folklore creatures like kitsune and tengu.

ORIGAMI COMPETITION

 

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Origami Competition as part of Matsuri Day on August 6th! This competition is a fantastic way for students to engage with Japanese culture and showcase their creativity.

    • Prep – Grade 2: Make a special origami design chosen for you and learn the basics in a fun way.
    • Grade 3: Create an origami of your favourite animal.
    • Grade 4 – 6: Choose any origami design you like. Create anything you want, such as animals, flowers, or unique designs.

Please submit your origami work to Sumiko Sensei by July 26th, 2024 (end of Week 2).

 

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

Where: School Hall

When: Every Monday

  • Prep to Year 3: 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Year 4 to Year 6: 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm

Cost: $15 per session

PARENT GROUP

NEW LUNCH ORDER PROVIDER FOR TERM 3

 

Beginning this term we will be trialing a new lunch order provider, TK Tuckshop. There are 3 ways to register your child/ren:

  1. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer
  2. Register at https://app.spriggyschools.com.au/login
  3. Download the Spriggy Schools app from your app store

As per our current lunch order schedule, Subway will continue to service our school on Tuesday and Thursday, and TK Tuckshop will be our service provider on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Our current provider, Classroom Cuisine, will be unavailable for ordering for the duration of Term 3.

The feedback from our school community will determine which provider/s we use for Term 4 and beyond. We do value  your feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts on our new provider as well Subway and Classroom Cuisine. If you would like to have a say on which provider you’d like see the school use ongoing from Term 4 please contact Parent Group at osparentgroup67@gmail.com.

DJ BINGO PARENT NIGHT

 

Join us for DJ Bingo, where the fun never stops! Secure your spot with our general admission tickets for a night of music, games, and great company.

If you’re attending with friends and want to sit together, don’t forget to choose a “group name” when purchasing your tickets.

Remember, it’s a BYO food and drink event, so be sure to arrange your favorite refreshments and childcare for a worry-free evening. Come out and support our first live parent event!

 

EVENT DETAILS

 

When: 6.30pm Saturday 3rd August
Where: OSPS School Hall, Riley Street, South Oakleigh
Tickets: $20 each. Available to purchase here via TryBooking.

 

For any questions, please contact Paul at paul.friedman@hotmail.com.

 

Hope to see you all there!

OSPS Parent Group

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PARENT CORNER

ARLIAM ALLIED HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Arliam Allied Health have 3 new Occupational Therapists starting in the coming weeks, who will be ready to take on new clients! If you have any participants or families looking for OT, we can help!

Our service area is as follows: Bayside, South, South-East or Eastern Metro Melbourne areas. We also have limited availability for Speech Pathology services, for school aged participants!

WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?

Occupational Therapy (OT) helps children develop the skills they need for everyday activities, both at school and at home.
OT may be the perfect option if your child requires support with:

    • Fine Motor Skills: Like writing or using scissors.
    • Gross Motor Skills: Such as balance and coordination.
    • Sensory Processing: Managing sensory input and reactions.
    • Self-Care: Learning tasks like dressing and eating.
    • Social Skills: Building positive interactions with peers.
    • Academic Skills: Assisting with classroom tasks.
GET STARTED

To begin, please complete the online referral form: Arliam Allied Health Referral Form

The Arliam Allied Health Team

WILD AT ART THREATENED SPECIES ART COMPETITION

 

Do you love being creative? Wild At Art is Australia’s biggest wildlife art competition for children aged 5-12. 
 
From Monday, 17 June to Monday 12 August, children from across Australia are invited to create an original artwork of one of Australia’s many threatened native animals or plants. 
 
Submit your artwork via the Australian Conservation Foundation website.

OSPS FETE SPONSORS

COMMUNITY NEWS

Disclaimer: The organisations advertised in this newsletter are not affiliated with and have no relationship to Oakleigh South Primary School. The publishing of these advertisements does not imply endorsement or recommendation of these products or services by the school. They are provided as a community service.

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