“Either you run the day or the day runs you.”- Jim Rohn

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

How things can change so quickly in a week!

As we are in our three day lockdown from school, thank you to the staff who responded so quickly last Friday afternoon with very short notice. Each year level quickly organised print packs and online work for each student to work through for the three days. Thank you also to the staff who are supporting the onsite children this week.

Thank you to all the parents who have once again taken on remote learning, and to our prep parents who may be doing it for the first time. We truly appreciate your support during these times.

We will forward you any updated information regarding returning to school via Operoo, and if all goes well, we’ll see you back at school this Thursday.

Enjoy your week.

Ron
Principal

TERM DATES

COVID SAFE REMINDERS

REMINDER COVID SAFE PRACTICES

A reminder that adults are required to socially distance when on school grounds and wear a mask when inside.

SCHOOL MATTERS

STUDENT WELLBEING

At Oakleigh South Primary School we support our school students through various professional learning undertaken by staff and the implementation of Wellbeing programs across the whole school. We aim to create and maintain a child safe school and protect students from all forms of abuse and teach them healthy coping strategies to deal with stress and anxiety they might be feeling.

Attached are some fantastic resources and links from the Department. Please click on this link to access the Departments resources to a range of Student Mental Health and Wellbeing resources.

PAYMENTS DUE

Healthy Skills $52 – overdue (Year 4 & 6)

Swimming Trials $20 – overdue (Years 4 – 6)

Swimming Squad Training $50 – overdue (Years 4-6)

Year 6 interschool sport levy $60 – due Wednesday 24th February

Year 6 tops – outstanding balances due ASAP.

School Fee Statements

School fee statements were sent out last week with the eldest in the family. Please only pay for what’s on your statement. If you’ve been given credit please pay the balance via BPAY.

REMINDER EARLY PICK UP FORM

The Early Pick Up Form Link can be found on the front page of our website. Or CLICK HERE

Please use this form to notify the school that you will be picking your child up early. You are required to fill out a new form for each child.

PICK UP PROCEDURE
Upon arrival at the school, please follow the below instructions.
1. If you are driving, please use either street or the oval car parking to park your car. Do not use the staff car park.
2. Your child should be waiting in the office foyer for you at your designated pick up time.
3. Parents please go to the office and sign your child out on the IPAD.

REMINDER LATE ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL

If your child arrives after 9am, they must be signed in by a parent at the office.

It is important as your classroom teacher may not be in the classroom on arrival due to specialist subjects and activities, therefore they will not be able to sign your child in on our roll marking system.

Thank you for your cooperation.

REMINDER OPEROO

A reminder to all parents to ensure you’ve activated your Operoo accounts, acknowledge messages and ensure all medical information is up to date and has been uploaded. 2021 medication and action plans must be provided to the office and match the information in Operoo. Action plans for for Anaphylaxis, Allergies, Asthma and Hayfever/Thunderstorm Asthma are available on the website, and must include a clear current photo. If you are having any issues with Operoo, please e-mail operoo@oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au

Any changes to addresses or emails, please e-mail the office to update student records.
oakleigh.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au

REMINDER Qkr!

Please ensure that you change your account so it lists your child’s 2021 class.

A reminder that Qkr! payments close at 4.30pm on a Wednesday and to only pay for items you have received. Please pay for each child separately.

REMINDER CSEF (CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND)

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund is available for families who have received a Health Care Card from the Australian Government.

Please access the link below to access the Camps, Sports and Excursions form (CSEF).
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/programs/health/CSEF_application_form.pdf

PERFORMING ARTS NEWS

YEAR 4 & 6 PRODUCTIONS

The Year 4 and Year 6 Performing Arts team of Michael Mietzcke and Elaine Wilkinson are pleased to have announced the 2021 school productions to the students last week.

They are all very excited to learn the songs and begin the audition process.

Year 6 students will undertake the new musical production of ‘Matilda jr.’ by Roald Dahl.

Matilda will be performed Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th September.

Year 4 are off to sea with ‘Pirates Past Noon Kids’ from the Magic Treehouse series and will be performing Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th June.

Regards,

Michael Mietzcke & Elaine Wilkinson
Performing Arts Teachers

FINAL REMINDER OSPS SENIOR CHOIR (4 – 6)

OSPS school choir has begun on Thursdays from 3:30PM – 4:30pm. We welcome anyone interested in Years 3 – 6 to join.

A reminder to parents to please not use the staff carpark to pick up your child.

VISUAL ARTS TEAM

STUDENT SHOWCASE

Devam & Athan

Nikola & Sofia

From L-R: Baani 6LD – Dishia 6LD – Dean 6SM – Alvin 6CR

SOUTH OAKLEIGH SECONDARY COLLEGE

CAMP AUSTRALIA

COMMUNITY NEWS

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