Oakleigh South Primary School
NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 29
13th September, 2024
“If you don’t give up on something you truly believe in, you will find a way.” – Roy T. Bennett
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue 29 – 13th September 2024
Monday 16th September
– Year 6 Production Frozen Jr
Tuesday 17th September
– Year 6 Production: Frozen Jr
– Year 2 Design Thinking Eggs-po
Wednesday 18th September
– Year 6 Production: Frozen Jr – Matinee
Thursday 19th September
– Year 6 Production: Frozen Jr
Friday 20th September
– Footy Hot Dog Day
– Last Day of Term 3 (2.30pm finish)
Monday 7th October
– First Day of Term 4
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
This week saw the full-dress rehearsals for the Year 6 production of ‘Frozen Jnr’ and they were fantastic. Malvern Valley Primary School preps came to watch the show and had a lovely time seeing Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf and all the characters in the show.
Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your family along to see this wonderful show. The year 6 students would love a full house for all four shows, so please read the details below on how to purchase your tickets.
The performances will be on the following times and dates in the school hall.
- Monday 7pm 16th September – Silver Cast (Choir Aqua Cast)
- Tuesday 7pm 17th September – Silver Cast (Choir Aqua Cast)
- Wednesday 4pm 18th September – Aqua Cast (Choir Silver Cast) *** Note Matinee time of 4pm
- Thursday 7pm 19th September – Aqua Cast (Choir Silver Cast)
The event titled OSPS Year 6 Production “Frozen Jr” can be found at this link: https://www.trybooking.com/CULOD
Yesterday was RU OK? Day. This day highlights the impact of not only asking someone if they are okay and being a good listener, but also feeling safe to admit if we aren’t feeling okay ourselves. This builds the social and emotional skills of children by helping them develop the skills they need to support each other and be good friends. Staying connected, checking in with friends/ family and opening up to others when we need a helping hand are super important not only on this day, but every day. The students were involved in class discussions and activities to recognise this day.
Have a great weekend!
Nikki Virtuoso
Acting Principal
SCHOOL MATTERS
FROZEN JR. TICKET SALES
Our Year 6 students have been working incredibly hard all year in preparation for their fantastic production of Frozen Jr.!
The performances will take place in the school hall on the following dates and times:
- Monday, 16th September, 7:00 PM – Silver Cast (Choir: Aqua Cast)
- Tuesday, 17th September, 7:00 PM – Silver Cast (Choir: Aqua Cast)
- Wednesday, 18th September, 4:00 PM – Aqua Cast (Choir: Silver Cast)
Note the matinee time. - Thursday, 19th September, 7:00 PM – Aqua Cast (Choir: Silver Cast)
Tickets are now available for the entire school community.
To book your tickets for OSPS Year 6 Production: Frozen Jr. please visit: https://www.trybooking.com/CULOD
We look forward to seeing you there!
OSPS FOOTY DAY
Get ready for OSPS Footy Day on the last day of term! We can’t wait to see everyone dressed in their favorite team’s colors. It doesn’t have to be AFL—any sport is welcome!
We’re raising funds for the Children’s Tumour Foundation and invite donations. This year, we’re also hosting our second annual Longest Coin Line competition. Each class will aim to create the longest coin line, with exciting prizes up for grabs. So, start bringing your coins in during the last week! Last year’s winning class reached an incredible 21 meters—can anyone beat that?
Parents are welcome to join us for the Footy Day Parade on the junior oval:
- Prep–Year 2: Session 1
- Years 3–6: Session 2
Plus, our Longest Kick competition might have a twist this year, so stay tuned!
A big thanks to the Parent Group for providing hot dogs at lunchtime. Hot dogs will be $5 each, with a plant-based option also available. Juice boxes will be on sale for $2—great value for a fun day!
We’re looking forward to an awesome Footy Day—see you there!
SCHOOL SAVING BONUS
In Term 4 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.
The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks. The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.
ACTIONS FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
- To ensure that all families are eligible for the School Savings Bonus of $400, it is essential that we have current details on file. Without this information, you may not receive important notifications and verifications from the Department of Education.
This week all students Prep – Year 5 have brought home home a DET Data Collection Form. Please complete this form using clear, legible print.
Year 6 students will receive information from their secondary school.All forms must be returned to your child’s class teacher by the morning of Friday, 20th September.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.
We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:
- in October, to verify your email address
- in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus.
Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.
For more information, please follow the link.
REMINDER: SUN PROTECTION MEASURES
With the warmer weather approaching, it’s important to remind everyone about our sun protection rules. Starting from Monday, 2nd September, all students are required to wear their sun-protective hats during outdoor activities. Please ensure your child brings their hat back to school this week, as the NO HAT, NO PLAY rule will be strictly enforced. Students without a hat will need to stay in shaded areas or be supervised indoors during recess and lunch breaks.
Students are also welcome to bring sunscreen to apply before going outside. It’s a good habit to start using sunscreen, especially as UV levels rise. We encourage families to support these sun safety measures to protect against overexposure to harmful UV rays.
For more details, you can review our SunSmart Policy on the school website, which outlines our approach to keeping students sun safe during school hours and at events.
Let’s all work together to stay sun smart and enjoy the sunshine safely!
THE RESILIENCE PROJECT
GEM AWARDS
Zoe L. PLM – Empathy: For being a supportive class member who is very inclusive and always takes care of others. Congratulations Zoe!
Cindy H. 1KS – Empathy: For going out of her way to be an empathetic friend to her classmates and Year 1 peers.
Steph F. 2GL – Empathy: For showing remarkable kindness, understanding and compassion towards others. Thank you for being a shining example of empathy in 2GL!
Kristoff C. 3MW – Empathy: For helping and caring for a new student in the grade.
Winston L. 4AS – Empathy: Winston consistently shows empathy by being kind, friendly, and always willing to help others. His thoughtful nature and ability to support his classmates make him a valued member of 4AS.
Ayrton S. 5EW – Empathy: Ayrton consistently demonstrates empathy towards others in his friendship group. When someone feels left out, or upset, he’ll always go back for them and make sure they are ok. He perfectly demonstrates what it means to be a great friend.
Haimi V. 6CM – Empathy: For being a really helpful member of the Year 6 production team by assiting others and moving props.
STUDENT SHOWCASE
PREP SHOWCASE
The Prep students have had an exciting few weeks, celebrating two special occasions with memorable events. First, we reached the milestone of 100 days of school! To mark this achievement, the students took part in activities all about the number 100—from counting 100 objects to creating necklaces with 100 beads. They even dressed up as 100-year-olds, complete with canes, glasses, and grey hair! The day was filled with fun, including a class party and plenty of laughs as students and teachers admired each other’s creative costumes.
Following that, we hosted a heartwarming Father’s Day Afternoon, where dads or special people in the children’s lives joined us for an afternoon of fun and bonding. Activities included temporary tattoos, hair gel styling, mini golf, bowling, and paper airplane making. There was even some messy fun with shaving cream! It was a delightful afternoon, filled with smiles and laughter, as we honoured the important people in our students’ lives and made lasting memories together.
LITERACY CORNER
PREP GEM
GRATITUDE: We are grateful for all the fun celebrations and dress up days we have had this term.
EMPATHY: We have been learning about how to be a good friend by considering others and their feelings.
MINDFULNESS: We are mindful of keeping our school environment safe, clean and happy.
PARENT GROUP
OSPS SCARVES AND BEANIES
The remaining OSPS branded scarves and beanies are again available for purchase online.
Please note these will no longer be available for purchase in the uniform shop. The scarves are $24, and the beanies are $18.50. We ask if you do order, that you please clearly label your items.
Please see Compass for the link to order.
If you have any questions, please contact Parent Group on osparentgroup67@gmail.com
FOOTY & HOT DOG DAY
Parent Group will be hosting a whole school hot dog day on the last day of Term 3, Friday 20th September.
The hot dogs are $5 each. There will also be a plant-based option available for purchase along with a variety of juice boxes for $2.
Orders can be placed through the link on Compass.
Please note: orders close at 3pm, Monday 16th September. This will ensure there is sufficient time to purchase supplies, therefore no late orders can be accepted.
If you have any questions or availability to assist on the day, please contact Parent Group on osparentgroup67@gmail.com.
PARENT CORNER
WILDLIFE WONDERS: KOOKABURRAS AT OSPS
This week at Oakleigh South Primary School (OSPS), we were treated to a special visit from some of Australia’s most iconic birds – the kookaburras! Ms O’Connor captured some fantastic photos of these cheerful visitors perched on trees and fences around the school, delighting students and staff alike. Known for their distinctive laugh, the kookaburras added a touch of nature’s charm to our grounds, reminding us of the beauty of the wildlife we are lucky to share our space with!
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