Oakleigh South Primary School
NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 22
27th July 2022
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“YOU MUST DO THE THINGS YOU THINK YOU CANNOT DO.” – ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue 22 – 27th July 2022
Tuesday July 26th & Wednesday July 27th
– Year 4 Production – The X Factory
(7.00pm in school hall)
Thursday July 28th
– Senior Choir (Yrs 4-6)
Friday July 29th
– Scholastic Issue #5 Book Club Due
Tuesday August 2nd
– Year 4-6 Assembly. Parents are welcome.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Student Eyecare started at school last week. The response to this free eye assessment has been overwhelming with over 650 responses received. Student Eyecare will work through each assessment, so it may take a little longer than first thought to have your child’s eyes tested. They will be working into term 4 to get all the tests done.
Tomorrow, we welcome to school the Minister for Education, Natalie Hutchins, to view the building site and tour the school. We will have a detailed report of her visit in next week’s newsletter.
At present, there are a high volume of students that are coming to school unwell. If your child is showing any signs of being unwell, please do not send them to school. As we know, Covid-19, flu, RSV, colds, and other viruses are rife amongst all communities at the moment. Please keep RAT testing twice a week to keep us all safe. Thank you.
Enjoy the rest of the week.
Ron
Principal
TERM DATES / QR CODE
2022 TERM DATES
Term 3 – 11th July – 16th September
Term 4 – 3rd October – 20th December (3:30pm finish)
Last day of each term is a 2.30pm finish
SCHOOL MATTERS
PARKING – OAKLEIGH SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
It has come to our attention that some parents are parking across driveways and footpaths blocking children, families and prams that need to access the footpath.
If everyone could please be mindful to NOT block driveways and paths that would be much appreciated.
Let’s all work together to help keep our children and families safe at OSPS.
ILLNESS
It can be difficult for families to know when their child is sick enough to need to stay home from school. For safety’s sake, if your child seems unwell you should always keep them home from school and seek medical advice.
Families can experience problems when trying to take time off to care for an ill child at home. However, it is important that parents focus not only on the wellbeing of their own child, but also upon the wellbeing of other children and the staff. If you need to administer Panadol/Nurofen before school, then your child should not be at school.
If your child has vomited or had diarrhoea, they must be completely well for 24 hours before returning to school.
COVID-19 UPDATE FACE MASKS IN SCHOOLS
It is strongly recommended by the Victorian Department of Health that face masks are worn in indoor settings, with face masks mandatory for those aged 8 and over who are household contacts and attending school. This is because the wearing of masks is effective in reducing the transmission of COVID-19.
What does this mean in practice for schools?
It is the department’s expectation that, through to the end of winter, students aged 8 and over and staff will wear masks when in class, except where removing a mask is necessary for clear communication or when a particular activity requires the removal of a mask.
Masks are not required to be worn outdoors but can be worn when physical distancing is not possible. This expectation should not constrain student participation in the full range of school activities, including music, sport and performances.
Wearing masks is a simple step we can all take this winter to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases and ensure our schools are as safe as possible.
A short letter is available below, signed by each of the 3 school sectors which explains the consistent expectation across all schools in Victoria this winter. You can access this by clicking on the link below.
PREP ENROLMENTS FOR 2022
This year, the Department of Education have made some changes to the Prep Enrolment process and timeline, applications need to be submitted by 12th August, 2022.
Places are filling fast, so if you have a child starting in 2023 or if you know of any new families thinking of applying, please complete the Enrolment Forms and submit with the supporting documentation as soon as possible.
All places for Prep 2023 will be confirmed by 26th August, 2022, as per the new timeline.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, enrolments will only be accepted in digital form.
Enrolment forms are available on the website http://oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au/enrolments/
COMPASS – E-MAILING YOUR CLASS TEACHER
If you need to e-mail your class teacher through Compass – please only click on ‘e-mail class teacher’ so your e-mail just goes to your child’s classroom teacher.
There is an option to click ‘e-mail all teachers’, if this option is selected your e-mail also goes to specialist staff.
Thank you for your cooperation.
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
OSPS branded scarves & beanies are again available for purchase in the 2nd hand uniform shop.
The beanies are $18 and scarves are $20.
The second hand uniform shop is open Wednesday and Friday from 8.45am – 9.15am.
ICAS RETURNS IN 2022
You can now pay for ICAS online! To confirm your child’s participation, visit https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps and enter our unique school code EXO419 to make a direct payment to ICAS Assessments.
Online payment closing dates available at icasassessments.com.
Please note all payments and orders must be made directly through ICAS. Oakleigh South Primary School will not be processing any school orders in 2022.
Please also look out for the Compass notice relating to ICAS and accept or reject the event notices for each assessment accordingly.
If you require any further information please contact our ICAS coordinator Nigel Hooley.
nigel.hooley@education.vic.gov.au
MERMAID COSTUMES FOR SALE
We have been cleaning out our costume room and are cleaning out costumes that we no longer use (because we have more up to date productions that have mermaid costumes).
Available for $15 per costume, we have 15 mermaid costume tails, 15 mermaid costume tops, 15 mermaid matching headbands with tulle.
Made of fluoro lycra material (purple, blue, orange & coral) with glitter and sequin detail.
Worn approx. 6 times for a 2 hour show for Year 6 students.
Costumes have been hand-washed after each show. Sizing range from kids 8 to 14 with most around size 10-12.
If you are interested in purchasing one or more mermaid costumes, please contact nikki.virtuoso@education.vic.gov.au
If you know anyone who might like to purchase them, please feel free to forward on the details.
STUDENT SHOWCASE
ART SHOWCASE
Term 3 in the Art room has begun with the Preps busy making Moana and Maui hand prints. The year 1s have completed their ‘Tickle Monsters’ and are exploring Eric Carle and Mister Sea Horse collage. The year 2s are having a great time, making 3D fish and funny villagers that have had us all laughing.
The year 3s have finally completed a sea turtle weaving task and are now exploring Oil Pastels and Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night, which is always a favourite among the children. The year 4s are focused an X Factory task and will be doing some work with metallic pencils on black paper as well as exploring something called ‘Frottage’.
The year 5s are looking at something called Neurographic Sea Creatures. It involves ways of creating using the subconscious mind through drawing.
And the year 6s and loving creating a Bob Ross inspired tropical Island Sunset.
We can’t wait to showcase all of our completed artworks at the Moana Jr production so make sure you put it in your calendar for the last week of term.
CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEK – Year 5
The Year 5s have spent the last few weeks celebrating NAIDOC week. NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.
It is now a week that is celebrated each year in the first week of July. We celebrate NAIDOC week so we can show our respect to the Indigenous people whose land we are gathered on.
We have learnt about the history of NAIDOC week and more about our Indigenous culture. Mark, our Koorie Education Support Officer, came in to speak to the Year 5s about this very important week.
He taught us lots of facts about Indigenous culture and how NAIDOC week was formed.
He also told us a very interesting and special fact about our school! OSPS sits on two traditional Aboriginal lands – Wurundjeri and Bunurong lands.
The Year 5 building is on Bunurong land while the Preps and Year 1s are on Wurundjeri land.
The Year 5s did lots of different activities in our classrooms like creating a new flag using parts of our 3 flags, research about significant Australian Indigenous people who have made contributions to our community and read lots of amazing picture story books about our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history.
RESILIENCE PROJECT
GEM AT OAKLEIGH SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Students in Years 4-6 will have the opportunity to explore GEM during lunchtimes. Mindfulness is one of the four pillars of GEM, Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy.
Mindfulness is the ability to be present in the moment and our ability to remain calm. We practice this through slowing down and concentrating on one thing at a time.
Students are able to attend GEM Club each Friday at 1pm to practise Mindfulness. There will be activities supplied by Ms Paroukas, however, students are also able to bring in their own to school to use in GEM Club.
With Gratitude.
NUMERACY NEWS
| Top Mathletics Classes for Week 2 Term 3 | Total Points |
| 6CR | 133170 |
| 4KH | 120910 |
| 6FW | 84280 |
| 2MG | 81760 |
| 6JD | 64140 |
| 2TM | 59910 |
| 3JS | 57470 |
| 6CM | 57400 |
| 6SM | 55900 |
LIBRARY NEWS
| Top Reading Classes Term 3 | Words |
| 4KH | 3,672,579 |
| 6FW | 3,648,753 |
| 5LG | 3,454,137 |
| 5KP | 3,439,008 |
| 5SA | 3,332,522 |
READING CORNER
This week our year 3-6 students will again be taking the STAR Reading Assessment to support their growth and reading targets for Term 3. Students will have their new reading range and targets in their diaries for parents to view. You can also follow your child’s reading progress at home by clicking on the link found here – https://Auhosted2.renlearn.com.au/1478818/HomeConnect
To log in please enter your child’s Accelerated Reader username and password.
If you’d like to receive emails showing your student’s quiz or test results, click the Email Setup link in Renaissance Home Connect and follow the directions. To be sure these emails reach your inbox, add homeconnectautodelivery@renlearnrp.com to your address book.
VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
PREP & SPECIALIST VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Chetana – Prep SG Excellence For always doing your best work and striving for excellence. You’re a star! |
| Oliver – Prep SG Respect For always being respectful and using wonderful manners. Keep it up, Oliver! |
| Alvin – Prep SG Excellence For striving for excellence and challenging yourself when writing. Great job, Alvin! |
| Naaz – Prep NM Excellence For displaying excellence in all areas by concentrating and working carefully. You’re a star Naaz! |
| Tobi – Prep NM Excellence For always listening carefully to instructions and working hard to make improvements in all areas. |
| Izzy – Prep AM Working Together For always being a positive partner in activities. Izzy cooperates with all her classmates. |
| Benjamin – Prep AM Integrity For making amazing choices. Benjamin chooses the right thing, even when no-one is watching!! |
| Penelope – Prep NM Japanese Excellence For always listening during Japanese and completing all activities to a high standard. |
| Penelope – Prep MR Japanese Excellence For always asking questions and trying her best to complete tasks. |
| Dylan – Prep NC Japanese Excellence For remembering the numbers 1-10 in Japanese and helping others to remember them. |
| Amy – Prep LM Performing Arts Excellence For striving to achieve your best in Junior Performing Arts. |
| Steffen – 1JG Japanese Excellence For remembering all the lyrics and singing beautifully in Japanese class! Well done. |
| Atticus – 2LW Performing Arts Working Together For your enthusiastic performance during your Performing Arts Lesson. |
| William – 2LW Performing Arts Working Together For working together with a classmate on a performance during your Performing Arts lesson. |
| Winston – 2AP Japanese Excellence For always working hard in class and completing his Japanese booklet to a high standard. |
| 3AG Japanese Working Together For fantastic effort and working well together in Japanese! |
YEAR 1 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
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Chase – 1CL |
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Remy – 1CL |
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Anthony – 1MT |
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Leah – 1MT |
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Siddhika – 1LD |
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Lex – 1LD |
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Naisha – 1NM |
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Iwan – 1NM |
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Olivia – 1AM |
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Riaan – 1AM |
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Sam – 1JG |
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Oliver – 1JG |
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Duke – 1CG |
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Ava – 1CG |
YEAR 2 & 3 VALUED STUDENTS AWARDS
| Emma – 2LW Excellence For your outstanding work in Writing and Numeracy. Well done Emma! |
| Ajith – 2LW Excellence For the hard work and effort you’ve put into your Reading this term! Great work Ajith! |
| Milla – 2GL Excellence For always listening on the mat. Milla is always keen and eager to learn! |
| Adith – 2GL Excellence For always producing such a high standard in all areas of his learning and being a great leader in 2GL! |
| Safaa – 2MG Excellence For consistently completing her work to an excellent standard. |
| Shane – 2MG Excellence For his outstanding improvement in handwriting. |
| Nicholas – 2AP Excellence For reading everyday during the holidays and being a kind and caring member of 2AP. You’re amazing! |
| Yi Heng – 2AP Excellence For reading everyday during the holidays and always completing his work to the best of his ability. |
| Daniel – 2TM Excellence For making incredible improvements in his mathematics abilities and learning his times tables! |
| Cindy – 2TM Excellence For your incredible improvements in her writing! Your ideas and presentation have been outstanding! |
| Tiana – 2SC Excellence For using a range of punctuation in her writing to make it incredibly interesting. |
| Ryan – 2SC Excellence For always working hard in class and willingly taking on feedback to improve his work. |
| Daniel – 2JR Excellence For showing incredible improvement in his spelling. Well done, Daniel! |
| Giannah – 2JR Excellence For consistently presenting neat and tidy work and taking pride in all she does. Well done Giannah! |
| Erin – 3JS Excellence For demonstrating excellence in her AR. You have definitely caught the reading bug Erin! Well done! |
| Kai – 3JS Respect For always treating people with tolerance, understanding and respect. You are a good friend Kai! |
| Thomas – 3CF Respect For always being incredibly kind and respectful towards all of his teachers and peers. |
PARENT CORNER
SAVER PLUS PROGRAM
Who can join?
Participants must meet the following criteria:
- Be 18 years or over
- Have a child at school or starting next year, or attend vocational education themselves
- Have regular income from paid employment (themselves or their partner)
- Income from work (them or their partner) Casual, Part time, Fulltime, Seasonal. Cash in hand
- Have a current Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
- Be in receipt of an eligible Commonwealth social security benefit, allowance or payment.
Saver Plus is a financial education program where participants save $500 and have their savings matched $1 for $1 up to $500.
Saver Plus can assist eligible parents to pay for education costs and also increase their financial knowledge with online workshop that provide budgeting and savings tips.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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