IMPORTANT DATES

Issue 27 – 29th August 2025

Week 7

Tuesday 2nd September
• Year 4 to 6 Assembly – 2:45 PM in the Hall

Thursday 4th September
• Senior Choir – 3:45 PM in the Hall

Friday 5th September
• Parent Group Father’s Day Stall

Week 8

Tuesday 9th September
• Dress Rehearsal – Matilda – Hall
• Whole School Assembly – 2:45 PM in the Hall

Wednesday 10th September
• Prep Melbourne Zoo Excursion 2025
• Dress Rehearsal – Matilda – Hall

Thursday 11th September
• VSSS 2025 Choir and Dance Arena Rehearsal 1
• R U OK? National Day of Action
• Superhero Dress Up Day

Friday 12th September
• VSSS 2025 Choir and Dance Arena Rehearsal 2

Saturday 13th September
• Robocup – Victorian State Event
• VSSS Performance Day – John Cain Arena

Week 9

Monday 15th September
• Year 4 Excursion – Healesville Sanctuary
• Year 6 Production – Matilda (Cast 1) – 6:30 PM 

Tuesday 16th September
• Year 2 Open Afternoon
• Year 6 Production – Matilda (Cast 1) – 6:30 PM 

Wednesday 17th September
• Year 6 Production – Matilda (Cast 2) – 6:30 PM 

Thursday 18th September
• Senior Choir – 3:45 PM in the Hall
• Year 6 Production – Matilda (Cast 2) – 6:30 PM 

Friday 19th September
• Footy Colours Dress Up Day
• Hot Dog Day
• End of Term 3 – Early Dismissal at 2:30 PM

DISTRICT ATHLETICS SUCCESS

Wow, what an incredible day it was for our Athletics team at Duncan McKinnon on Thursday! Overcast skies greeted schools from across the district for the annual District Carnival, and the track and field were buzzing with energy from start to finish.

The field events brought plenty to celebrate, with Sam H., Jack O., Taylani C., Adrian N. and Hugo L. all winning their respective events. A host of others also finished second, securing a place at Division.

The track is where our school truly shines, and this year was no exception. An incredible 17 students qualified for Division in their individual events, and every single relay team also made it through! These outstanding performances secured Oakleigh South first place overall, with the shield proudly accepted by our Athletics Captains Alwyn, Erika, Taylani and Oliver M., who delivered an excellent closing speech.

This victory marks 19 wins from the last 20 District Carnivals, which is an extraordinary achievement and a true testament to the strength of our program. For a zoned school, this record is simply remarkable.

We were also thrilled to see such strong parent support throughout the day. There is nothing better than watching a student give their absolute best with their family cheering them on, and even better, the encouragement extended to students from all schools, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

A huge thank you to Mr Mooney and Athletics Coach Miss Gunning, whose leadership and dedication make results like these possible. The program they run sets our students up to achieve their personal best, and the number of students heading to Division speaks for itself.

Special thanks also go to Mr Nugent and Mr Wintersea for supporting students between events, and to Miss Strugnell for her work behind the scenes, and our House Captains who helped out across the day.

Congratulations to everyone who participated, and best of luck to our students heading to Division. We could not be prouder!

Mr Morrey

FREE STUDENT EYECARE PROGRAM

2026 INTENTIONS IF NOT RETURNING TO OSPS

Dear Parents and Carers,

If your child will not be returning to Oakleigh South Primary School in 2026, please email enrolments@oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au by Friday 19th September with:

• Your child’s full name
• Current class
• Name of their new school

This information is essential in helping us plan our 2026 classes and resources effectively.

Thank you,

Oakleigh South Primary School

PREP & GRADE 1 HOT CHIP DAY

Parent Group will be hosting a Nacho Lunch Day for all Year 6 classes on Monday 8th September. 

Buckets of chips are available for $5. We will also have a variety of juice boxes  available for $2.

Please see the Compass Newsfeed post to place your order.

Orders close at 5:00 pm on Thursday 4th September. Late orders cannot be accepted as supplies must be finalised in advance.

If you’re available to help on the day or have any questions, please contact Parent Group at osparentgroup67@gmail.com.

Thank you,

Parent Group

VICTORIAN STATE SCHOOL SPECTACULAR TICKETS

This year 41 of our Year 5 students are performing in the 2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular show ‘On Air’. These students have been working hard throughout the year in both dance and choir and are looking forward to their performances in September. If you would like to come along and see the incredible performances, tickets will go on sale Thursday 31st July at 11am via Ticketek or search “2025 Victorian State Schools Spectacular tickets” on the Ticketek website.

Performance Date: Saturday 13th September

Performance Times: Matinee at 1:00pm & Evening at 6:30pm

Performance Venue: John Cain Arena

Ticket Prices: 

• Adult – $40            
  
• Concession – $30             
  
• Child (U15) – $20

Best seating sections to see our OSPS dancers: 7, 8, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 52 & 53

Best seating sections to see our OSPS choir: 9, 10, 31, 32, 33, 56, 57 & 58

AUSTRALIAN GIRLS CHOIR – FREE WORKSHOP

The Australian Girls Choir will be visiting OSPS on Tuesday 7th October at 10.30am to run a free 30-minute assessment workshop for interested girls.

This workshop gives girls the opportunity to take part in singing, movement and performance activities in a fun and supportive environment. No preparation is required, and the session is open to girls of all year levels, abilities and experience.

Following the workshop, parents of participating girls will receive a personalised assessment report and information about AGC’s 2026 class programs.

Flyers with full details will be sent home via classroom teachers, and bookings for girls can be made via the QR code on the flyer.

For over 40 years, AGC has inspired thousands of girls to build confidence, musicality and presentation skills through world-class performing arts education and unparalleled performance opportunities.

PREP VALUED STUDENT AWARDS

Alex – Prep FB
(Working Together)
For sharing great ideas in class discussions and being a kind friend. Well done Alex!

Hailey – Prep FB
(Excellence)
For always trying her best in all activities and taking great pride in her work. Well done!

Tiara – Prep FB
(Respect)
For being an attentive listener and a kind, caring classmate. You’re a star Tiara!

Samaira – Prep CD
(Excellence)
For working hard to extend yourself in writing lessons. Keep up the hard work!

Ethan – Prep CD
(Excellence)
For always bringing a positive attitude to school and for giving everything a go. Well done!

Joanna – Prep CD
(Respect)
For following instructions straight away and for always being ready to learn.

Titan – Prep LM
(Excellence)
For contributing great ideas during floor time and having an excellent attitude to all tasks!

Mila – Prep LM
(Excellence)
For being a polite, responsible member of our school, who is a role model to others.

Rosie – Prep LM
(Excellence)
For being a natural leader, who is always a role-model to her peers!

Anika – Prep KL
(Excellence)
For her brilliant journal writing – even adding speech marks! Well done Anika!

Thimanya Vinuli – Prep KL
(Respect)
For always being a respectful class member of Prep KL.

Mohi – Prep AM
(Integrity)
For making excellent learning choices and choosing to do the right thing. You are a Superstar Mohi!

Jaxson – Prep AM
(Resilience)
For challenging himself to try difficult things and succeeding. Go Jaxson!!

Om – Prep AM
(Respect)
For his courteous and cooperative nature in the classroom. Amazing effort Om!!

Rafael – Prep SJ
(Excellence)
For his excellent work in handwriting. Well done Rafi!

Naksh – Prep SJ
(Working Together)
For always working well with his group members in Literacy Groups.

Joseph – Prep AL
(Resilience)
For trying his best to be resilient and working on bouncing back when faced with challenges.

Riley – Prep AL
(Excellence)
For always using her manners and treating everyone in the class with kindness! Keep it up, Riley!

YEAR 1 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS

Lucius – 1AN
(Integrity)
For making positive choices inside the classroom, and reflecting on choices made. What a star!

Tannia – 1AN
(Excellence)
For continuously trying her best in everything she does in 1AN. Way to go Tannia!

Leah – 1MB
(Excellence)
For working hard to improve her decoding skills in her reading! Keep up the hard work, Leah!

Wayne – 1MB
(Excellence)
For using his creativity to come up with some cool characters in his narrative writing! Go Wayne!

Mitiksha – 1LC
(Excellence)
For always trying her best in all areas of the curriculum and taking great pride in her work.

Tilda – 1LC
(Excellence)
For always trying her best and having a ‘can do’ attitude! Keep up the hard work, Tilda!

Inaaya – 1JG
(Excellence)
For working hard and blowing Miss Gray’s socks off with her amazing reading and self-correcting!

Allegra – 1JG
(Working Together)
For spreading smiles and kindness and being a friend who makes everyone feel valued and included!

Arjun – 1SC
(Integrity)
For growing in maturity and courageously finding his voice to express himself more confidently.

Chinh – 1SC
(Excellence)
For writing super sizzling starts to begin his narratives and incorporating dynamic dialogue.

Samrat – 1SC
(Excellence)
For approaching every task with positivity and enthusiasm, always so excited to learn and grow.

Hayley – 1NM
(Excellence)
For doing an amazing job in solving duration to the half-hour and always working to your very best!

Chloe – 1NM
(Excellence)
For reading beautifully during morning reading and always helping others when they are in need.

Serene – 1NC
(Excellence)
For your outstanding creativity and imagination used when creating stories! You’re a star!

Chloe – 1NC
(Respect)
For being a responsible, empathetic and hard-working member of 1NC. I am so proud of you, Chloe!

YEAR 2 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS

Agasthya – 2GL
(Excellence)
For amazing effort in maths this term. Well done, Agy!

Vicky – 2GL
(Excellence)
For the fantastic effort you have been putting into your reading. Well done Vicky!

Pranav – 2VO
(Excellence)
For working hard on his learning to achieve great academic results. You are a super star!

Louie – 2VO
(Respect)
For always coming to school ready to learn and with a positive attitude. You rock, Louie!

Monica – 2AP
(Excellence)
For her incredible efforts during production rehearsals. Keep up the great work Monica!

Christian – 2AP
(Resilience)
For working hard to include more detail in his writing. Keep it up, Christian!

Callum – 2RV
(Excellence)
For his consistent dedication to his writing both at home and at school. Your hard work is showing!

Freddie – 2RV
(Respect)
For showing impeccable manners and kindness to all members of 2RV. You are so kind!

Mia – 2RV
(Working Together)
For working well in groups during our ‘Forces’ lessons. You’re a team player!

2RV
(Working Together)
For being an AMAZING bunch of students to teach, each of you brought a smile to my face daily! <3

YEAR 3 SPECIALIST AWARDS

Ayaan – 3MW
(Excellence)
For always trying his best in all subjects to achieve excellence.

Nathan – 3MW
(Resilience)
For diligence in reading to achieve your Accelerated Reading goals.

Amy – 3MW
(Resilience)
For working so hard to improve your writing.

Harvey – 3MW
(Working Together)
For being a great class member and always being willing to help out.

Ellie – 3FT
(Respect)
For always showing respect through her words, actions, and kindness towards others. You are amazing!

Chloe – 3FT
(Resilience)
For always showing resilience by facing challenges with strength and determination. 3FT adore you!

Shaurya – 3FT
(Respect)
For always showing respect through kindness, fairness, and consideration for others. You’re awesome!

Travis – 3AN
(Excellence)
For always trying your best, working hard on every task, and never giving up. Well done Travis!

Myra – 3AN
(Working Together)
For being a kind friend, always helping others and working well with everyone around her.

Haasvi – 3AN
(Working Together)
For working well with others, being a kind and caring friend and looking out for those in need.

Mithun – 3WC
(Resilience)
For working diligently when writing to ensure he completes his best work!

Aayra – 3NM
(Respect)
For treating others with kindness, listening carefully, and showing excellent manners.

Jayden – 3NM
(Resilience)
For working hard on your writing, earning tokens & showing great effort in your specialist lessons.

William – 3NM
(Resilience)
For showing wonderful determination in improving your handwriting & working hard to stay focused.

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN YEAR 3…

In the village, each Year 3 class has planted their own garden beds: 3MW planted potatoes, 3AN planted snow peas, 3NM planted cucumbers, 3NH planted bok choy, and 3FT planted climbing beans.

We recently harvested a bumper crop of cauliflower and broccoli, cooking enough for all Year 3 students to enjoy fresh vegetables straight from our garden. Most students absolutely loved them! Our baby carrots have been especially popular with the children because of their delightful sweetness when freshly harvested.

Our enthusiastic student farmers have been diligently weeding the garden beds and feeding these weeds to our chooks, who transform them into delicious eggs. As the days grow longer, our ducks have also begun laying eggs, much to everyone’s excitement.

The team recently cleaned the duck ponds, observing with wonder how much the ducks enjoy fresh water and marvelling at the impressive waterproofing of their feathers.

Our students have also taken on roles as “environmental warriors,” collecting litter around the village and school to prevent it from washing into drains and ultimately polluting our beautiful bay.

Beyond gardening, our clever farmers have been sorting 10¢ recyclable containers from the purple recycling bins. These containers are taken to the recycling centre to raise valuable funds for our school.

Please continue to support our sustainability efforts by placing eligible bottles and cans into the purple bins located in the Year 3 area.

NUMERACY NOOK

In Maths, we have been learning to tell time to the nearest minute using both analogue and digital clocks. We’ve practiced reading and writing times such as quarter past, half past, and quarter to, while also developing our understanding of a.m. and p.m. Additionally, we’ve been solving time-related problems—calculating activity durations and determining future times after specific intervals. These skills help us apply time concepts to real-life situations and build confidence in our daily routines.

YEAR 3 GEM 

Gratitude

We are grateful for World Book Day because we got to dress up as our favourite book characters, read with other year groups, and participate in fun reading activities. It demonstrated that reading can be enjoyable and exciting in numerous ways. We loved sharing stories with our friends and discovering new books we might not have otherwise chosen. The special events inspired us to use our imagination and explore different worlds through literature. Book Day reminded us how powerful and enjoyable reading can be, and it encouraged us to continue reading daily.

Empathy

We are learning about scarecrows as we prepare to make our own in class. Through this project, we’re developing empathy by considering how scarecrows might feel lonely standing outside all day by themselves. We’re exploring what a scarecrow might need from us to feel cared for—such as friendship and kindness. This helps us understand the importance of showing appreciation and being kind to others, even if they seem quiet or different. 

Mindfulness

This week we are learning how to understand and express our emotions and how to handle challenges in a calm and kind way. Mindfulness helps us pause and consider how we are feeling – whether sad, angry, or worried – before we react. We’ve been practicing strategies like deep breathing, counting to ten, or talking to a trusted adult when facing difficulties. These tools help us stay calm, solve problems, and treat others with respect, even when things don’t go my way.