Oakleigh South Primary School
NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 34
1st November, 2024
“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” — Dalai Lama
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue 34 – 1st November 2024
Monday 4th November
– Curriculum Day (Pupil Free Day)
Tuesday 5th November
– Melbourne Cup Day (No School)
Thursday 7th November
– Bentleigh District Flag Tag Gala Day
Friday 8th November
– Prep Transition – Group B
– Whole School Transition
– School Disco
Monday 11th November
– State Athletics Championships
Monday 18th November
– Year 4 Craft Power Incursion (Hall Foyer)
Tuesday 19th November
– Year 4 Craft Power Incursion (Hall Foyer)
– School Council
Monday 25th November
– Year 6 Camp (Day 1/5)
– Prep Swimming Program (Day 1/5)
Tuesday 26th November
– Year 6 Camp (Day 2/5)
– Prep Swimming Program (Day 2/5)
– Year 2 Production – Blue Cast
Wednesday 27th November
– Year 6 Camp (Day 3/5)
– Prep Swimming Program (Day 3/5)
– Year 2 Production – Yellow Cast
Thursday 28th November
– Year 6 Camp (Day 4/5)
– Prep Swimming Program (Day 4/5)
Friday 29th November
– Year 6 Camp (Day 5/5)
– Prep Swimming Program (Day 5/5)
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
The week started with the Year 3’s participating in a free incursion run by Monash Council, called Closing the Loop. Classes explored the world’s waste problem, learnt about natural resource used and the impacts of landfill. Students investigated how to be more sustainable by following the 5Rs.
The Year 5 students commenced their leadership speeches to their peers in each house. The speeches are a part of the process for selection of the captains and leadership positions in Year 6 2025. Students have worked very hard on writing and reviewing their own speeches in class and have practiced their delivery to a group. All the best to our Year 5s.
Half of the 2025 new Prep students attended OSPS for their second trasition session. Children participated in activities and had a taste of the Prep environment, while parents engaged in a presentation on what literacy and numeracy will look like when their child starts Prep next year.
I want to thank you all for your support and sensitivity as our wider community comes to terms with what can only be described as a complete tragedy. The devastating death of Year 5 student Jack Davey is being felt deeply, not just by the Auburn South Primary School community, but by our own school community. Our heartfelt sympathy remains with everyone at Auburn South and with Jack’s family and friends at this very sad time. Our focus is always the welfare of our students, staff and broader school community, so I just want to remind you that support is available at school for anyone who needs it.
Auburn South Primary School Principal Marcus Wicher has extended his heartfelt thanks to everyone in our local community for their generous offers of support and their sensitivity, as their school navigates the ongoing impacts of this tragedy. If you have any questions, particularly about the supports available to you and your family, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Have a restful and safe weekend and don’t forget Monday 4th November is a Curriculum Day and Melbourne Cup Public Holiday is Tuesday, 5th November.
Nikki Virtuoso
Acting Principal
SCHOOL MATTERS
SAFER SCHOOL SPEEDS ON CENTRE ROAD
We’re excited to announce that safety improvements are coming to Centre Road in Oakleigh South and Clarinda! To enhance the safety of our students, pedestrians, and cyclists, a new 40km/h school speed zone will be introduced during busy school times. This initiative includes the installation of nine electronic speed limit signs that will replace the current static signs.
The reduced speed limit will be in effect during peak hours—8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM—to help ensure safer travel near South Oakleigh Secondary College, Oakleigh South Primary School, and Clarinda Primary School.
Installation is set to begin in November 2024, with completion expected in early 2025. During this time, you may notice temporary lane closures and traffic controllers on site to assist with pedestrian safety.
For more details, you can contact Sharon Barnes at the Department of Transport and Planning at 0473 810 786, or visit the Transport Victoria website.
Let’s work together to keep our school community safe!
2025 SCHOOL INTENTIONS
Dear Parents & Carers,
If you are not intending to return to Oakleigh South Primary School in 2025, can you please send an e-mail to enrolments@oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au by Friday, 8th November.
Please list your child’s Name and Class, and which school they will be attending in 2025.
Thank you
SCHOOLTV EDITION FOR FAMILIES ON: RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Fostering a nurturing environment of respectful relationships within your family holds the key to not only harmonious living, but also improved academic outcomes for your children. As parents and caregivers, embracing the art of teaching children about respect at a young age sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy interactions and empathetic understanding. It will help cultivate a positive environment where communication flourishes, conflicts are resolved constructively, and bonds are fortified.
Teaching children to respect themselves and others will open up avenues for both personal growth and academic achievement. Fostering an environment where respect is not just a word, but a practiced behaviour, will empower young people with essential life skills. Effective communication, active listening, and the art of compromise will provide your child with a solid foundation that will transcend family interactions and help them collaborate effectively with peers, teachers and the broader community.
Equipping children with an understanding of healthy versus unhealthy relationships is an important aspect of their development. It will guide them to make informed choices, foster positive connections, and set boundaries that contribute to their emotional wellbeing. Understanding the nuances between healthy and unhealthy relationships provides children with the essential tools to navigate their social world, build self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful relationships.
In this edition of SchoolTV, learn how to empower young people in healthy interactions to embrace differences and make connections that honour their self-worth.
Here is the link to your Edition: https://oakleighsouthps.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/respectful-relationships
OSPS SCHOOL DISCO
Get your dancing shoes on because, the OSPS disco is back! The disco will be on Friday, 8 November in the school hall. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased via TryBooking or at the door (cash only). Please refer to the Compass sent with the Trybooking link.
There will be two discos on the night:
- Junior Disco (prep to year 2): 5pm – 6pm
- Senior Disco (year 3 to year 6): 6.30pm – 8pm
Glow products will be available for purchase shortly so keep an eye on your Compass notifications. For those purchasing tickets via TryBooking, wristbands will also be distributed on the day of the disco. We ask that students come to the disco wearing their wristbands for quick entry.
As this is a parent/carer free event, we are looking for volunteers to assist on the night. If you have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) and are available to help, please contact Parent Group on osparentgroup67@gmail.com advising which session you’d like to help with. If you don’t have a WWCC you can apply for free as a volunteer through: https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children.
REMEMBRANCE DAY MERCHANDISE
Each year, on November 11th, we take a moment to remember the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. It’s a time for us to reflect on their sacrifices and show our gratitude for the freedom we enjoy today.
To help support our armed forces community, our Student Voice will be coming around in the next couple of weeks to sell poppies, wristbands, and badges. You can purchase a poppy for just $2 or $5, a wristband for $3, and a badge for $10. All the money raised will go to the Poppy Appeal, which helps provide vital support to the armed forces.
By buying these items, you’re not just wearing a poppy or a badge—you’re making a difference in the lives of those who have given so much for our country. Let’s come together as a school community to show our support and remember those who have served.
Thank you, and let’s honour Remembrance Day with our hearts and actions!
JAPANESE NEWSLETTER
Konnichiwa everyone!
Last term, we said goodbye to Asami Sensei and Mizuki Sensei, and we all miss them. However, we are lucky to welcome two new volunteer teachers from Japan, Nana and Misato, both from Fukuoka. Misato will be with us until November 1st, and Nana will stay until the end of the year. We are very excited to have them here!
Thank you to our wonderful OSPS community for supporting the Japanese program over the years. We have been able to bring volunteers to our school because of the strong support not just from the school but from the whole community. A big thank you to the families who host our volunteers while they are in Melbourne!
We would love to continue having volunteers, as they bring so much positive energy and provide extra help for our students. It is also a great chance for students to learn directly from Japanese volunteers. If you are interested in hosting a volunteer in the future, please contact our Japanese department.
We have been focusing on learning Hiragana characters throughout the year, alongside the other topics we teach in Japanese. Many students have asked how they can get better at reading and writing Hiragana. Since we only have one Japanese lesson a week, it is important for students to practice outside of school to improve.
Here are some suggestions for how students can learn Japanese at home:
- Find a Hiragana chart online and practice writing the characters. They can also make flashcards to help them study.
- Download apps such as Hiragana Quest, Kana Drill and Human Japanese Lite to practice Hiragana.
- Try Duolingo! It’s a great app for learning languages, including Japanese.
- There are many resources online, and one website we recommend for practicing Hiragana is https://kana-quiz.tofugu.com/
If you have any questions or need help, feel free to reach out to us. We are looking forward to teaching exciting new topics this term! Arigato!
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF JAPANESE FETE
Join us for the MISJ Fete on Saturday 16th November, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Oakleigh South Primary School!
The Melbourne International School of Japanese (MISJ) is dedicated to fostering a rich understanding of Japanese language and culture among its students. Our vibrant community comprises passionate teachers, engaged families, and enthusiastic learners who celebrate the diversity and depth of Japanese traditions.
This year’s fete promises a fantastic afternoon filled with delicious food stalls, fun kids’ activities, a silent auction, and a flea market, all designed to bring our community together.
Come along to support MISJ and its wonderful students, families, staff, and the wider community! We can’t wait to see you there!
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!
VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
PREP VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Delilah – Prep AL Working Together For always trying her hardest and helping her peers! Keep it up, Delilah! |
| Wayne – Prep AL Respect For always coming into school with a positive attitude and being respectful to everyone. Well done! |
| William – Prep HM Excellence For working hard to complete every activity to a high standard. Way to go, Will! |
| Maisha – Prep HM Excellence For being a happy and enthusiastic student who has a great attitude towards all of her learning! |
| Atharv – Prep FG Respect For being a kind and thoughtful classmate. Well done, Atharv! |
| Allegra – Prep FG Excellence For her incredible and detailed journal writing. Keep up the amazing work! |
| Rocky – Prep LM Integrity For being a focused, organised, and hard-working member of Prep LM. Keep it up, Rocky! |
| Itai – Prep LM Integrity For always trying his best and taking great pride in all areas of his work. Well done, Itai! |
| Ryan – Prep BB Excellence For working his hardest in every activity! Well done, Ryan! |
| Bella – Prep BB Working Together For always helping others with difficult tasks! Awesome work, Bella! |
| Lucas – Prep NC Resilience For learning to embrace mistakes. I love the confidence you are showing this term! |
| Ayaan – Prep NC Integrity For the genuine positivity and enthusiasm you display in your interactions and learning efforts. |
| Rushil – Prep NC Resilience For the amazing work and new friends you have made so quickly with confidence at OSPS. |
YEAR 1 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Zoey – 1KS Excellence For always showing excellence and following the school values. |
| Felix – 1KS Respect For his kindness, honesty, and respect towards others. |
| Sofia-Mae – 1LB Excellence For trying her hardest in Maths and completing vertical addition sums like a number whizz! |
| Vivaan – 1LB Working Together For being a wonderful classmate and helping his peers in need! You’re a superstar, Vivaan! |
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Aadhya – 1LB |
| Ocean – 1LD Excellence For always giving every task a go and helping out his classmates when he is finished. Go Ocean! |
| Sayon – 1LD Excellence For coming up with fantastic sizzling starts for his narratives. What a superstar, Sayon! |
| Krishna – 1MT Excellence For working really hard on your maths! |
| Devin – 1MT Excellence For working hard on your writing! |
| Aiden – 1JG Excellence For his determination to pass the final few Year 1 Maths Invaders levels. You can do it, Aiden! |
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Evelyn – 1JG |
| Adelynn – 1JG Working Together For being our Little Ms Chatterbox who spreads kindness like confetti & is always ready to help out! |
| Meera – 1SC Excellence For her inquisitive nature – asking curious questions and wanting to learn more about topics. |
| Henry – 1SC Excellence For his clever ideas and solutions when creating his group’s arcade game during Integrated Studies. |
| Ayushman – 1NM Excellence For doing an amazing job in quarter-past and quarter-to in Maths! Well done! |
| Katerina – 1NM Excellence For doing a great job in her sizzling start for her narrative and concentrating in Reading Groups. |
YEAR 2 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Zayda – 2AP Working Together For her incredible teamwork throughout our Design Thinking projects. You’re a star, Zayda! |
| Janice – 2AP Working Together For working well with her team to solve Humpty Dumpty’s fear of heights. Well done, Janice! |
| Luther – 2AP Excellence For working hard to include more descriptive language in his writing. You’re a star, Luther! |
| Alvin – 2AP Excellence For his fantastic efforts to remember his talking parts in Production. Keep up the good work, Alvin! |
| Sarthak – 2CD Resilience For never giving up and for working super hard to pass a tricky Maths Invaders level. |
| Isaac – 2CD Excellence For your incredible use of adjectives in writing sessions and Writing Groups. You are a star! |
| Amelia – 2TM Excellence For making outstanding improvements in her handwriting and presentation. Well done, Amelia! |
| Kushal – 2TM Excellence For the incredible progress he has made in spelling. Amazing work, Kushal! |
| Eugene – 2TM Excellence For using ambitious vocabulary in his writing! Fantastic work, Eugene! |
| Shae – 2TM Respect For always demonstrating kindness and respect to her classmates and teacher! You’re a superstar! |
| Oliver – 2MJ Excellence For always working diligently to edit and level-up his writing. Keep it up, Oliver! |
| Latisha – 2MJ Resilience For working hard on her reading and making big improvements in decoding. You’re a star, Latisha! |
| Daniel – 2MJ Respect For always being respectful and an excellent role model to his peers. Well done, Daniel! |
| Mikayala – 2VO Excellence For working hard at home by writing great stories! You are doing awesome, Mik. Keep it up! |
| Tahlia – 2VO Respect For always being inclusive, kind, and empathetic towards her peers. We adore you in 2VO, Tahlia! |
| Chloe – 2SR Working Together For working with her friends to perform in front of the class and including others. You’re a star! |
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Nathan – 2SR |
| Sayul – 2SR Resilience For demonstrating a huge amount of resilience during his transition to a new school. 2SR love you! |
| James – 2GL Excellence For the fantastic effort you have been putting into your reading. Well done, James! |
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Sia – 2GL |
YEAR 3 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Kimaya – 3DP Respect For always showing respect to her teachers and her peers. Well done, Kimaya! |
| Tanishi – 3DP Resilience For working diligently to always complete her homework. Keep up the great work, Tanishi! |
| Janis – 3MW Resilience For a great improvement in reading. Well done, Janis! |
| Phong – 3MW Resilience For settling in well at your new school and becoming a great class member. |
| Liam – 3JD Working Together For consistently contributing to group activities, helping to create a supportive environment. |
| Bodhi – 3JD Integrity For his commitment to integrity, reflecting his strong character and values. |
| Jim – 3JD Respect For his respectful nature that makes him a trusted friend and role model in our class. |
| April – 3NM Working Together For displaying kindness and empathy when working with others to make our classroom a better place. |
| Nuaym – 3NM Resilience For always having a bright and happy attitude when making improvements in his writing. Well done! |
| Edward – 3NM Excellence For always using his manners during class and producing work of a high standard. Great job! |
| Freya – 3NM Working Together For always offering to help others in our classroom and during computer sessions. You’re a star! |
SENIOR SPECIALIST VALUED STUDENT AWARDS
| Leo – 1KS Japanese Respect For always treating his classmates and teacher with respect. What a superstar! |
| Anbini – 1SC Japanese Respect For listening carefully when others are speaking and responding enthusiastically. |
| Penelope – 2VO Japanese Respect For showing respect to others and always trying her best. Penelope, keep up the amazing work! |
| Frankie – 1KS Performing Arts Working Together For working together with her classmates to help pack away instruments. |
| Penelope – 2VO Performing Arts Excellence For striving to achieve her best during Grade Two production practices. |
STUDENT SHOWCASE
YEAR 1 SHOWCASE
This Term, the Year 1’s have been learning about all the different continents of the world. Today all the year 1’s went to the African Drumming Incursion, and we learnt about African dances, songs and how to make different sounds/tunes on the drums. Everyone enjoyed playing on the drums and moving their bodies to the African rhythms! It was a great energetic and creative musical incursion and we all had lots of fun!
Here are some photos:
Year 1 students have also been visiting BlueCross Aged Care and have enjoyed spending time with the residents, reading stories, singing songs, playing games, and chatting with them. It has been a very special experience for both the students and the residents.
LITERACY CORNER
In Literacy, Year 1 students have been writing narratives and focusing on sizzling starts, character and setting descriptions, story problems, and solutions.
Here are some Year 1 narratives:
YEAR 1 GEM
GRATITUDE: We are grateful for sharing our time with the Blue Cross residents!
EMPATHY: We are empathetic for the new Preps starting as it’s a big change for them!
MINDFULNESS: We are mindful of what our body clues are telling us about how we feel.
YEAR 1 RESILIENCE PROJECT
Year 1 students have been learning all about body clues and how we can use these to ensure we feel safe. They wrote in their resilience journals about the trusted people in their lives. Students have also been discussing what emotions they feel in everyday settings and then created a ‘feelings book’ to explore different emotions and feelings people may experience.
PARENT GROUP
YEAR 1 & YEAR 3 POPCORN DAY
The Parent Group will be hosting a popcorn day for Year 1 and Year 3 on Friday, 8th November 2024. Each bag will be $3.
Please note that orders close at 3pm on Wednesday 6th November, and no late orders will be accepted. Please see the link on Compass to order.
If you have any questions, please contact the Parent Group at osparentgroup67@gmail.com.
LOST PROPERTY
We currently have a significant number of uniforms in our lost property. Between now and the end of term, we will be processing all items. Our goal is to clear the lost property by the end of the year. Any unclaimed items without names will be donated to charity or added to the second-hand uniform shop.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of lost clothing, we are unable to return named items directly to students.
We encourage both students and parents to check the lost property for any missing named items. All named items will be displayed on the racks for easy identification.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Parent Group
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
OSPS FETE SPONSORS
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