Oakleigh South Primary School
NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 32
18th October, 2024
“Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.” – W. Clement Stone
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue 32 – 18th October 2024
Friday 18th October
– Year 5 Money Talk Incursion
– Prep Transition – Group A (1:30pm-3:00pm)
Monday 21st October
– SMR Region Athletics Carnival
Wednesday 23rd October
– Year 5 Camp (Day 1/3)
Thursday 24th October
– Year 5 Camp (Day 2/3)
Friday 25th October
– Year 5 Camp (Day 3/3)
– Year 1 African Drumming Incursion
– Prep Transition – Group B (1:30pm-3:00pm)
Monday 28th October
– Closing The Loop – Sustainability Incursion (Year 3)
Wednesday 30th October
– Year 5 Leadership Speeches (Gould & Landy)
Thursday 31st October
– Year 5 Leadership Speeches (Cuthbert & Fraser) – BER
Friday 1st November
– Prep Transition – Group A
Monday 4th November
– Curriculum Day (Pupil Free Day)
Tuesday 5th November
– Melbourne Cup Day (No School)
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
This week OSPS had 38 children compete in the Beachside Division Athletics at Duncan McKinnon. OSPS had representatives across most of the Track and Field events. Congratulations to all the children for their fantastic efforts and to Ms Martinez, Ms Marsden, Mr Morrey, Ms Wells and Miss Gunning for training the children.
Staff had professional learning on Wednesday for the Curriculum Day, this included anaphylaxis training and the new Disability Inclusion program that will be rolled out in our region in 2025.
Today the first group of preps will commence a tranisiton program and underake some super fun prep activities in the classrooms while their parents enjoy a presentation about school life and what to expect in the hall. They will also enjoy an afternoon tea.
Nikki Virtuoso
Acting Principal
SCHOOL MATTERS
SUSTAINABILITY NEWS: BABY BIRDS, AUSSIE BIRD COUNT & WASTE FREE WEDNESDAY
Did you know that it is fledgling season? Right now baby birds are beginning to leave their nests and learning how to fly. If you see a fledgling on the ground, please remember to leave the baby bird alone. Parent birds are always nearby watching their babies.
This week the Aussie Bird Count is happening up until Sunday 20th October! You can help Australian scientists by going outside and recording all the birds you can see in your backyard or at your local park, and it only takes 10 minutes! Check out the Bird Life Aussie Bird Count website for more information https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/
This term the Sustainability Team would like to start a new challenge to help reduce litter at our school. Each Wednesday students, families and teachers will be encouraged to pack their lunchboxes without wrappers. Students who participate in the Lunch-Free Waste Challenge will earn house points for their team.
Thank you to all students at OSPS who have been helping us to care for the environment by putting rubbish in the bins and recycling their 10 cent bottles into our purple bins in the Year 3 Village. Keep up the terrific effort for a Sustainable future!
SCHOOL SAVING BONUS
Dear Parents and Carers,
As shared with you previously, parents and carers of every child enrolled in a Victorian government school in 2025 will receive the one-off School Saving Bonus $400 support.
In the coming months, the Department of Education will send you 2 email communications for each of your children enrolled in Victorian government schools.
By Friday 18 October 2024, please ensure that your child’s 2025 enrolment is completed and that your contact information is up to date.
The 2 emails from the Department of Education will:
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- Confirm your email address between mid-October and late-November.
- Provide you with your unique $400 School Saving Bonus code by the end of November.
If you do not receive a confirmation email from the department by late-November, please check your spam or junk folders and contact the Office if needed.
You can read more about the School Saving Bonus on the Department of Education website, with key information now available in 14 different languages.
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
Alice S. PBB – Empathy: For always displaying empathy towards her friends in needs. She is always comforting her classmates and helping everyone around her! You’re a wellbeing warrior!
Vieraya D. 1LB – Empathy: For lending a hand to classmates in need. You are so thoughtful, Vieraya!
Olivia T. 2CD – Mindfulness: For always being calm and quiet in the classroom, displaying outstanding behaviour and for always being kind to everyone. 2CD appreciate your mindfulness!
Freya M. 3NM – Mindfulness: For always being thoughtful of others and helping out when needed. Well done!
Polina Y. 4LW – Empathy: To Polina from 4LW for displaying sympathy and kindness towards friends who require assistance. Well done Polina on being such a caring ang good friend.
Jayla F. 5MM – Gratitude: For being a kind and talented individual who consistently demonstrated empathy and gratitude in all her actions.
Hannah C. 6NM – Empathy: Hannah shows genuine kindness every day. After winning our Footy Dice game she gave the footy she won to Phoenix who really wanted it!
STUDENT SHOWCASE
PE & SPORT
Term 4 is in full swing at OSPS, and it’s go, go, go for all students in PE and Sport!
Over the next month, all students will be tested on their fitness and ball skills, with the older students also being assessed on their ball skills in game situations.
Excitingly, 39 students will represent OSPS at the Beachside Division Athletics Carnival on 15 October – we wish them the best of luck!
Our Grade 5 students are busy selecting the sports they wish to play in both Summer and Winter for 2025 as part of the Bentleigh District Interschool Sports Competition.
Grade 6 students have recently participated in a four-week competition organised by the House Captains during their Thursday Sports Session. Now, they will move on to a Dodgeball Tournament, where they can create their own teams and names. This round-robin tournament will lead to an exciting Grand Final, which many students came out to watch last year. The winning team will then face off against the Teachers’ team on the last day of the school year – always a fun event!
To finish off the year, we will have our annual House Swimming competition for all Grade 3-5 students who can competently swim 25 metres, along with selected Grade 2 students who were identified as strong swimmers during earlier swimming lessons. Results from this event will help select the 2025 Swimming team.
SPORT REPORT
DIVISION ATHLETICS
38 children represented the school on Tuesday 15th of October at the Beachside Division Athletics at Duncan McKinnon.
OSPS had representatives across most of the Track and Field events.
Congratulations to all the children for their fantastic efforts and to Ms Martinez, Ms Marsden, Mr Morrey, Ms Wells and Miss Gunning for training the children.
The following children have progressed through to Monday’s Regional Track and Field Championships:
Alex – 12 Boys 100m – 2nd
Alwyn -11 Boys High Jump – 2nd and Long Jump – 1st
Drewin -10 Boys 100m – 1st and 200m – 1st (Record)
9/10 Boys – 4 x 100m – Koby, Boyd, Kosta & Drewin – 1st (Record)
11 Boys – 4 x 100m – Alwyn, Oliver Mo, Oliver Mc & Sasha – 2nd
12/13 Boys – 4 x 100m – Theodore (Teddy), Alex, Masaki & Finn – 1st (Record)
Marcus Mooney
PARENT GROUP
UNIFORM SHOP CLOSURES
Please note that the uniform shop will be closed for the beginning of Term 4.
To continue operating the uniform shop, we need more volunteers. The uniform shop is currently open twice a week; Wednesday and Friday from 8.45am – 9.15am. If any parents or carers can spare even half an hour a term it would be greatly appreciated.
If you have availability to help or would like further information, please contact Parent Group at: osparentgroup67@gmail.com
LUNCH ORDER PROVIDERS
After a term trialling a new lunch order provider, based on feedback received from some of our families we have decided going forward we will offer TK tuckshop and Classroom Cuisine on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday while Subway will be available on Tuesday and Thursday.
Classroom Cuisine deliver Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Register and order at www.classroomcuisine.com.au
All orders must be placed by 8:30am the morning of delivery.
TK Tuckshop deliver Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Register at https://app.spriggyschools.com.au/login
Download the Spriggy Schools app from your app store.
All orders need to be placed by 7pm for the full menu or 8:00am the morning of delivery for a restricted menu.
Subway deliver Tuesday and Thursday
Register and place your order at https://app.canteenhub.com.au
All orders need to be placed by 8.00am the day of delivery.
Thank you to everyone that took the time to provide feedback.
Kind regards,
Oakleigh South 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
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