“Education is one thing no one can take away from you.” —Elin Nordegren

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

It was a very exciting morning today as the preps headed off to the Melbourne Zoo for their first school excursion. Although a bit chilly, the sun was shining as they boarded the buses ready for their trip. Thank you to the staff for organising this wonderful experience for our prep students and much appreciation to the parent volunteers who assisted on the day. I’m sure they are all having a wonderful time seeing all the amazing animals at our zoo.

On Friday 18th August the whole school will be recognising the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence by dressing up as their favourite Superhero. We will be promoting and instilling once again, the importance of being an UPSTANDER and being kind and inclusive of everyone. The children will participate in relevant activities on the day.

The Parent Group are hosting a Bogan Bingo night on Saturday 9th September. Doors open at 7.00pm for an 8.00pm start. This night is sure to be a lot of fun so go to Trybooking to buy your tickets.

Just another reminder that next Monday 14th August the staff will be updating their CPR and Anaphylaxis training, as well as professional development in Wellbeing. Children are NOT required to attend school on this day. We will see everyone on Tuesday 15th August.

Have a great week.

Ron

Principal

SCHOOL MATTERS

BOGAN BINGO

Parent Group is pleased to promote their parent event BOGAN BINGO!

The event is on Saturday, 9 September with doors opening at 7pm for an 8pm start.

At the conclusion of bingo there will be a disco so wear some comfy shoes, moccos accepted!

Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best bogan outfits however this is not mandatory.

There will be fun, games and prizes on the night.

BYO food and drinks on the night.

Early bird tickets are available until 25 August for $25, after this date they will be $30.

Ticket sales close at 4pm on Friday, 8 September.

There will be no tickets purchases available on the night.

Tickets can be purchased through the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJYXN

PUPIL FREE DAY THIS MONDAY

We will be having a pupil free day on Monday 14th August.

The day will be centred around Health and Wellbeing with all staff being involved in updating their skills in CPR and training in Anaphylaxis procedures.

e will also be having professional learning in the curriculum area of Resilience, Right and Respectful Relationships (RRRR’s) which is a core component of the Victorian Curriculum and a session on The Resilience Project.

More details will follow regarding the out of school hours care program for that day.

FLU SEASON

With the cooler weather upon us, we are starting to see an increase in numbers of children becoming unwell with sniffles, cough, and sore throat.

Influenza vaccination is an effective measure which can be taken to help prevent or reduce the severity of serious illness.

If your child is displaying symptoms of being unwell (fever – above 37.9, sore throat, cough,

Runny or stuffy nose, stomach-ache, nausea) please consider if they are well enough to come to school.

Please consider the health and wellbeing of other students and staff.

If your child develops any sign of illness whilst at school, we will request that you or an

adult nominated by you, collect your child from school as soon as possible.

It is also timely to remind your child about hygiene.  Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing with a tissue.  Cough into your elbow, dispose of tissues into a bin, and wash hands regularly with soap and water, or use sanitizer.

Thank you for your continued support and co-operation.

Let’s work together to stay safe and healthy.

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

STUDENT SHOWCASE

YEAR 4 PRODUCTION

SPLASH!

The Year 4 production of “Splash” was a resounding success, showcasing the dedication and hard work of our talented children. From auditions to rehearsals, every student put in their best effort to deliver a spectacular performance over two big nights last term.

Year 4 Parents, the video will be available soon for those who have purchased!

The production was a collaborative effort and the school community came together to support and nurture our students. The success of “Splash” would not have been possible without the collective effort of everyone involved. We take immense pride in each and every student who played an important role in the production. This event served as a testament to the power of teamwork, passion and determination.

On the night of both shows, the students shone brightly, bringing their characters to life and captivating the audience with their impressive talents. The audience was left in awe as they witnessed the magic unfold on stage.

The school extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the teachers, parents and members of the school community who contributed their time, energy and support to make the Year 4 production a memorable and unforgettable experience for all.

GRADE 3’s MAKE WAVES AT GESAC

Last week, an energised troop of Grade 3 students from our school took to the water with enthusiasm at the Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre (GESAC). As part of their annual swimming program, our eager young learners got the opportunity to flex their swimming muscles and dive head-first into the exciting world of aquatic sports.

Throughout the week, the progress made by these young swimmers was incredible. Starting with basic water comfort exercises, students quickly moved onto honing their floating and gliding skills. By the week’s end, many were confidently performing beginner strokes, such as the breaststroke, backstroke and even butterfly.

Indeed, the Grade 3 swimming program at GESAC was more than just a splash – it was an immersive learning journey that left our young students with a newfound sense of accomplishment, key life skills, and memories to cherish. As they prepare to return to their academic pursuits, they do so with the echoes of their laughter and the splashes of their achievements still fresh in their minds.

RESILIENCE PROJECT

YEAR 4 RESILIENCE PROJECT

Wow what a busy last week it was for the year 4s! When reflecting on their experience at GESAC for their one-week intensive swimming program, the students shared kind words of appreciation towards their instructors. They also expressed how grateful they were to be able to learn and improve their swim technique as well as strengthen their water skills in the company of their peers/friends.

Students at the pool displayed autonomy by being responsible for their possessions. The students who didn’t attend GESAC and remained at school to complete a water safely booklet worked cooperatively and were thankful they had this opportunity to develop their water safety knowledge.

Earlier this term the year 4s completed NAIDOC week tasks. Their integrated lessons for the remainder of this term will focus on learning about our Indigenous culture. So much empathy and mindfulness has been displayed by the whole year 4 cohort.

Students have shown empathy toward the hardship and sorrows that our Indigenous people have incurred. A

s students learn about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, they show respect and appreciation towards various cultural beliefs, values and future outlooks. All the year 4 teachers are so very proud of the students’ efforts. The maturity, courage and determination displayed already in this unit of work is fantastic to see.

YEAR 3 GEM

The Year 3 students have been working hard in the classroom and in the swimming pool, but have also taken the time to think about what they appreciate in their lives.

Gratitude (G) – We are grateful for our phenomenal parent helpers who took time out of their day to come and help supervise us during swimming week.

Empathy (E) – We are learning to be empathetic to others and to consider others’ feelings, and how empathy can build positive relationships. We are also learning to be empathetic to all living things – including animals – who can be negatively impacted by pollution and littering.

Mindfulness (M) – We are learning to be mindful of our thoughts, feelings and actions, and how mindfulness can help us feel calm, relaxed and grounded.

YEAR 4 LITERACY CORNER

In Writing Groups, students were asked to work in groups of 5 and write an imaginative recount about a fictional ‘Food Fight’. Ideas were brainstormed together, and each person was assigned one paragraph to write.

Person 1: Topic- Fruit and Vegetables
Person 2: Topic- Sweets
Person 3: Topic- Hot food
Person 4 & 5: Sizzling Start and Exciting Ending

Once the paragraphs were completed individually, the members of each group arranged themselves in order and read out their paragraph to the other groups.

The students were encouraged to use the Show, don’t tell, writing technique in which story and characters are related through sensory details and actions rather than exposition. It fosters a more immersive writing style for the reader, allowing them to ‘be in the room’ with the characters.

Mihiki, Rheanne, Maggie, Tilda and Emma succeeded in writing 5 descriptive paragraphs which created a strong story flow when they read them in order.

Splat! All the children were laughing as someone poured burning hot chili sauce onto my head. It dripped slowly down my face and nearly blinded me. You could hear my screams as I bashed my way around the classroom, banging into chairs and falling to the ground. “Ahhh!” I yelped in agony. My eyes were bright red, and tears were rolling down my mortified face. It was war! Spaghetti was squished in people’s hair, tomato sauce was smeared in faces and there was stringy, cheese pizza, dripping from the ceiling. The worst thing was that no one thought about what the teacher might do…    (Tilda)

Just at that moment, in walked the teacher! Everyone froze in shock and extreme terror. Just as she was about to open her mouth, a delicious cream pie, with a cherry on top, came flying into her face. The room went silent… “THIS IS WAR!!” yelled the teacher as she grabbed a box of jam doughnuts and started throwing them at her students. Everyone screamed in joy. Suddenly they heard the principal’s voice echoing through the hallway as he was taking parents on a school tour. As soon as the parents stepped into the room and saw the chaos, one of the mums immediately turned to the principal and in a furious tone, growled, “I’M SORRY, HOWEVER I WILL NOT LET MY CHILD ATTEND THIS SCHOOL!” And she stormed off towards the gate, with the other parents following closely behind. The look on the principal’s face made all the students tremble in fear, including the teacher. (Emma)

YEAR 3 LITERACY CORNER

This term, we have been focusing on persuasive texts and imaginative recounts. We’ve been working on capturing the audience’s attention with sizzling starts and creating tension scenes with different techniques.

Stuck in an Elevator

By Matthew Tian

CRASH!!!! Boomed the elevator. My heart was beating, oil was dripping down the ceiling and I was breathing heavily. I frantically tried to press the emergency button but I couldn’t push it in – it was jammed. I could hear my heartbeat loud as if it was a drum. SCREEEEECH… I heard that terrible sound as the outside of the lift burst into blue flames. The elevator was roasting hot! I dialled the number near the emergency button but I had no signal. My stomach did a somersault as the elevator went down, into the dark abyss, and then everything went black.

Children Should Do Chores

By Ada Su

How do my friends get money easily? Well, it’s just one simple thing: chores. Every time you help around, you can get paid; it’s actually worth it. You get more responsible when you help out around the house. When you grow up, no one will do chores for you. Children should do chores.

Getting paid is actually a good thing. Like, if your parents won’t buy you what you want, you can afford it with your own money. Then, you can buy it. Doing chores is a great way to make money. If your parents don’t have any chores for you to do, you can ask them if you can help with any housework. You should start to do chores.

Being responsible, is a good thing for you when you grow older. Chores make you responsible because you mostly do it by yourself.

All children should do chores. Doing chores is a great way to make money, especially if you want to buy something your parents won’t buy for you. Doing chores also helps make you become a more responsible person when you grow up.

PARENT GROUP

OSPS BEANIES AND SCARVES

We would like to advise that the OSPS branded scarves and beanies can now be purchased online as well as in the 2nd hand uniform shop.

Please click on the link below if you’d like to order. Once ordered, your items will be delivered to your child’s classroom. The scarves are $20, and beanies are $18. Please contact Parent Group on osparentgroup67@gmail.com if you have any questions.

https://www.trybooking.com/CJHHG

SHARE THE DIGNITY

For the month of August, Parent Group will be accepting donations as part of the Dignity Drive run twice yearly by Share the Dignity.

Share the Dignity is a women’s charity in Australia, that works to make a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or doing it tough. They distribute period products to women, girls, and anyone who menstruates who needs support. When someone is doing it tough, the last thing on their mind should be dealing with their period.

If you would like to donate to those in need, all products in original packaging, including pads, tampons, reusable pads, period undies, menstrual cups and incontinence products will be accepted and appreciated. All donations can be placed at the office in the donation bin.

Thank you for your support and for supporting those in need.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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