“When you change your thoughts, remember to also change your world.”—Norman Vincent Peale

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

I hope you all enjoyed the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday and had some extra family time.

Today we had 16 students representing our school at the State Athletics Championships. At the time of publishing the newsletter, we had no results, but this will be reported next week. I wish them all the success that they deserve. Once again, thank you to the staff who have been continually supporting these students with lunchtime training sessions.

With only 4 weeks to go until the year 2 production is on, rehearsals are in full swing. Tickets went on sale for the year 2 families this morning. We are all looking forward to the fun production of ‘Goin Buggy’ on November 30^th and December 1^st.

With just over six weeks remaining in the year, there is a lot of work to do to finish the year on a positive note. The Year 4 students will be going on their camp to Arrabri Lodge in Warburton from the 7 – 9 November. The year 6 students will be going on their camp to Hall’s Gap from 21 – 25 November. The year 5 students will travel to Sovereign Hill for their camp, from the 12 – 14 December. All teachers are preparing their classes for their transition into next year as well as doing assessments of their children in preparation for report writing.

Just a reminder that Monday 14^th November will be a pupil free day at school.

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Ron

Principal

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SCHOOL MATTERS

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF JAPANESE FETE

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.

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

THE SENIOR SCHOOL

The year fours have been making pirate ship collage seascapes using mixed media.

The year fives, have been drawing their own school under the sea landscape with texta, permanent fine-liner and have then been sprayed with water. It’s much harder than it sounds but they have enjoyed the challenge. They are spectacular and are now doing some print making using foam boards.

Finally, the year sixes have completed the Moana component of their art curriculum. They are now exploring the world of Street Art and the meditative value of Zentangling.

REGIONAL ATHLETICS

On Wednesday the 19th of October, OSPS took a squad of 30 students to the SSV Southern Metro Region Athletics Carnival at Casey Fields.

The day was a great success with 16 of our students progressing to the SSV State championships which will be held today, 2nd of November.

SSV Regional Results that progress to State Championships

Girls’ 12-13yo 200m Dash – Lucia S(1st)

Girls’ 12-13 Long Jump – Lucia (2nd)

Girls’ 9-10 4x100m Relay (1st)

Girls’ 11yo 4x100m Relay (2nd)

Girls’ 12-13yo 4x100m Relay (1st)

Boys’ 11yo 100m Dash – Michael K (1st)

Boys’ 11yo 4x100m Relay (1st) *Regional record

Good luck to all competitors at the State Championships. We wish you all the best.

PARENT GROUP

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY

World Teachers Day which was celebrated across Australia last week.

To show our appreciation to our amazing teachers and all they do, we funded a delicious lunch for all the staff to enjoy.

It was a small way for us to say ‘thank you’ for your contributions to our children’s education.

Hats off to Teachers!

PARENT CORNER

COMMUNITY NEWS

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