Oakleigh South Primary School
NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 33
26th October 2022
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“The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn …and change.”
Carl Rogers
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue 33 – 26th October 2022
Thursday 27th October
– Year 6 Camp Information Night
Friday 28th October
– Prep Transition (Group B)
Wednesday 2nd November
– SSV State Athletics @ Lakeside Stadium – Albert Park
Thursday 3rd November
– Year 1 Scienceworks Excursion
Friday 4th November
– Prep transition (Group B)
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Last Friday we welcomed some very excited little children as they started their first big step towards primary school. The first group in our prep transition program went very well with the children enjoying a variety of 3 rotational activities and lots of parents gathered in the hall for afternoon tea and an information session about starting school.
The students who represented our school at the Southern Metro Regional Athletics last week all performed extremely well, with 16 of them moving on to the State Athletic Championships. Congratulations to everyone who performed at their very best and we wish the students who are competing at state level the very best of luck.
Finally, next Monday 31st October, is school as usual, with the following day being the Melbourne Cup public holiday. No students are required at school on this day, Tuesday 1st November.
Have a great week and enjoy the extra day off next week.
Ron
Principal
TERM DATES / QR CODE
2022 TERM DATES
Term 4
3rd October – 19th December (3:30pm finish)
Curriculum Day 20th December
SCHOOL MATTERS
SCHOOL DISCO
We will be hosting the Disco on Friday 18th November with times for students as follows:
Prep – Year 2: 5.00 – 6.00pm
Year 3 – Year 6: 6.30 – 8.00pm
Wristbands will be delivered to your child before the event together with any glow products that have been pre-purchased. We ask that parents ensure your child wears the wrist band to gain entry to the hall and brings their glow products.
Tickets for entry to the Disco, can be purchased on the night, however all the glow products must be pre-purchased via Trybooking.
Prep to Year 2 Parents may attend and wait in the school foyer, however only students will be allowed in the hall.
Year 3 – 6 will be dismissed from the foyer.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Parent Group at osparentgroup67@gmail.com.
Thank you,
OSPS Parent Group
CYBER SAFETY AWARENESS
Next month, OSPS will be coordinating our own Cyber Safety Awareness month to promote the importance of keeping students safe in a Digital World. The month will be centred around the introduction of our school’s new ‘PASS’ program. The program is aimed at teaching students to be Positive, Alert, Secure and Smart whilst online.
Also during November, the Cyber Safety Project are running a free webinar series for parents & children aged 10 – 15 years. Below are the different themes and dates.
November 9 – My First Mobile Phone
Is your child about to get their first mobile phone or personal tablet? Learn helpful tips to level up your mobile phone security and create a safe digital environment for the whole family.
November 22 – Online Gaming Safety
Uncover how gaming platforms are hooking us in and learn how to take control by managing screen time and creating healthy gaming habits.
November 28 – Digital Balance & Wellbeing
Tune in, wake up and take control. Practical strategies to find a balance and learn to thrive in a digitally-connected world.
Go to cybersafetyproject.com.au/events for more information and to register.
We look forward to sharing some more OSPS activities and events as part of our Cyber Safety Awareness month in the coming newsletters.
SPARE CLOTHES
With a lot of rain forecast to fall over the next month it’s important to supply your child/ren with spare clothes just in case they get wet.
Please ensure you pack: socks, pants and shirt.
This will enable us to support your child in staying safe and warm at school.
ARE YOU LEAVING OSPS?
It’s that time of the year where we are looking ahead to 2023 in terms of student numbers and staffing.
If you know you will NOT be returning to Oakleigh South in 2023 can you please advise me ASAP on the following email.
ron.cantlon@education.vic.gov.au
This does not include the Year 6 students who will be leaving for secondary schooling next year.
MONASH MAKER FAIRE
A FREE event for makers, families, and curious minds. Come and be amazed by the talents of the exhibitors and get involved in activities.
Title: Monash Maker Faire
Start Date: 5th of October
Expiry: 3rd of December
Come along to the Monash Maker Faire this December for a family-friendly showcase of passion, invention and creativity.
Bring your family, explore exhibits, attend hands-on workshops and learn all about the amazing things people in our community can make!
As part of our STEM – Science Program this term, our year 4 students will have the opportunity to be involved in an innovated project ‘Mission to Mars’ which involves the students to learn the skills of Critical and Design Thinking process that includes Empathise, Define, Ideate, Prototype and Test with hands-on activities. It’s a brilliant opportunity to share their creations, learn from each other’s, and meet like-minded innovators.
Register here for a free ticket to attend one of the largest shows and tells Melbourne has ever seen!
When – Sunday, December 4, 10 am – 4 pm.
Where – College Walk, Monash University, Clayton.
Cost – No cost, tickets are FREE!
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/monash-maker-faire-tickets-418329584047?aff=Schools
EYE TESTS
Nearly 700 students were signed up for the eye tests through Student Eyecare.
Elissa Blackman has been busy testing since the beginning of Term 3.
All grades except Grade 3 and Grade 4 have now been seen. Students in Year 3 will be seen in the coming weeks and Year 4 students will be seen later in November/December.
If you have a child in these grades that you signed up but you no longer require an eye test, please let Elissa know (elissa.studenteyecare@gmail.com).
STUDENT SHOWCASE
PREP TEDDY BEAR SLEEPOVER
Great excitement could be felt in the prep area last week as each student tucked their Teddy into bed, ready for a quiet sleep.
Imagine our horror the next day when we discovered that the teddies had been extremely naughty and completely messed up each of the classrooms. Some tricky teddies also got into Mr Cantlon’s and Mrs Jackson’s office!!!
However our amazing Preps all worked together to clean up the dreadful mess that their teddies had made. We then enjoyed a Teddy Bear Picnic with our Grade 4 Buddies at lunch time. What a fabulous day!!!
LITERACY CORNER
LITERACY CORNER
Using the Smart Spelling Sentences, the Preps have been producing some terrific Art work. Each week a new sentence is focused on. The sentence is mixed up, and children paste the sentence in order.
Last week was “Who will be the first to fly their kite?” We studied the split digraph i-e and brainstormed other words that have the same spelling. We also revisited the sound ‘i’ makes in words such as zip, fit etc.
RESILIENCE PROJECT
PREP GEM
G: The Preps are grateful that our teddies had the chance to sleepover at school. AND the teachers are grateful at how well the children helped to clean up the DREADFUL mess they made!!!
E: In Prep we always help our friends when they are sad.
M: We are mindful that we need to keep the playground clean. To help we love to pick up papers and earn House Points!!!
VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
VALUED STUDENT AWARDS PREP
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Sia – Prep BB |
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Sam – Prep SG |
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Tahlia – Prep SG |
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Issei – Prep SG |
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Latisha – Prep SG |
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Jasmine – Prep AM |
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Eileen – Prep NC |
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Nainika – Prep NC |
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Olivia – Prep NC |
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Ashan – Prep NC |
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Haasvi – Prep MR |
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Leia – Prep MR |
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Sia – Prep MR |
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Jayden – Prep MR |
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Dora – Prep NM |
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Bony – Prep NM |
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Isaac – Prep NM |
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Samarth – Prep LM |
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Phoebe – Prep LM |
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William – Prep LM |
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Myra – Prep LM |
VALUED STUDENT AWARDS YEAR 1
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Freya – 1LD |
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Celine – 1LD |
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Troy – 1LD |
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Stacey – 1LD |
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Liam – 1NM |
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Hugo – 1NM |
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Erina – 1NM |
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Nikolaos – 1NM |
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Ethan – 1MT |
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Aria – 1MT |
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Jiyana – 1MT |
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Jayden – 1MT |
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Bometh – 1CG |
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Sehaj – 1CG |
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Ran – 1CG |
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Thomas – 1CL |
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Zoe – 1CL |
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Esmeralda – 1CL |
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Krysha – 1CL |
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Reyan – 1JG |
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Isabel – 1JG |
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Amelia – 1JG |
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Ryan – 1JG |
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Jash – 1AM |
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Marcus – 1AM |
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Alexa – 1AM |
VALUED STUDENT AWARDS YEAR 2
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Leo – 2MG |
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Giuliana – 2MG |
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Risshan – 2MG |
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Eleni – 2GL |
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Milla – 2GL |
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Iniyan – 2GL |
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Forbes – 2JR |
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Matthew – 2JR |
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Rhiyaa – 2JR |
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Emma – 2JR |
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Ellie – 2SC |
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Maggie – 2SC |
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Nicholas – 2SC |
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William – 2SC |
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Aarisha – 2AP |
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Fifi – 2AP |
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Willow – 2AP |
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Lakshya – 2AP |
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Eiji – 2TM |
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Penelope – 2TM |
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Natalie – 2LW |
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Lucas – 2LW |
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Ajith – 2LW |
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Trisha – 2LW |
YEAR 3 & SPECIALIST VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
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Anav – 3CF |
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Mikaiya – 3CF |
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Ayrton – 3JS |
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Joanna – 3JS |
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Nathan – 3JS |
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Kundhana – 3DD |
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Ally – 3DD |
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Kosta – 3DD |
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Naksh – 3DD |
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Harry – 3AG |
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Prayaan – 3AG |
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Ada – 2TM |
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George – 2MG |
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Tilda – 3AG |
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Renee – 2SC |
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Bella – 1CG |
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Samuel – 1CL |
OSPS SPORT
SENIOR SCHOOL SPORT
During Term 1, Year 5 students have finalised their sport for 2023 and are now training with their team and coach in preparation for inter-school sport next year. They are currently being coached by the Year 5 and P.E teachers and will soon spend two lunchtimes being coached by their 2023 Year 6 coach.
The Year 4 students have been enjoying sports sessions each Thursday with our Year 6 students who have organised the coaching sessions, teaching skills and games. They are supported by all Year 4 & 6 teachers and the P.E staff. This is a great opportunity for our Year 4 students and supports their skill development, game awareness and relationships with our older students.
PARENT GROUP
PARENT GROUP CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Get all these dates into your calendars or diaries so you don’t miss out on the amazing events and special days. Parent Group are delivering to our parents and students for the rest of Term 4.
Important Dates
Movie Night – 28th October **Cancelled**
Parent Trivia Night – 12th November **Cancelled**
Disco – 18th November
Colour/Slime Run – 2nd December
Christmas Stall – 8th & 9th of December
We have a wonderful Parent Group, they are always looking for more helpers. If you can spare any time please e-mail osparentgroup67@gmail.com
*** Note the next Parent Group meeting will be on Wednesday, November 2nd. Anyone wanting to attend can email osparentgroup67@gmail.com for further information.
Thank you Parent Group
PIZZA DAY
Last week, Parent Group hosted a Pizza day for the Preps on the eve of their teddy bear sleepover.
With lots of smiling faces, it was clear the day was a hit!
We would like to once again, express our gratitude to all that volunteered on the day to help ensure it was a success.
PARENT CORNER
COMMUNITY NEWS
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