IMPORTANT DATES

Issue 36  – 15th November 2023

Friday 17th November
– Colour Run

Monday 20th – Friday 24th
– Year 6 Camp

Tuesday 21st November
– Prep – Year 3 Assembly

Tuesday 28th November
– Year 2 Production

Wednesday 29th November
– Year 2 Production

Friday December 1st
– Prep Meet the Teacher

YEAR 4 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS

YEAR 5 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS

JUNIOR PERFORMING ARTS

This Term the Grade Preps and Grade Ones have been learning about the musical concept of Form and different styles of music. The Grade Preps, and Ones have also learnt a variety of dances and songs for special occasions (such as the Teddy Bear sleepover in Prep, and a fun ‘Halloween’ theme). They have continued to play Orff instruments such as glockenspiels, xylophones and metallophones whilst learning about notation.

The Grade Two students have been working on their production ‘The Goblins Next Door’, whilst learning skills in performance such as singing, acting and movement. It will be a vibrant and entertaining show!

The Grade Three students have doing research projects on World Musical Instruments whilst exploring music from different cultures. The Grade Three students have continued to refine their skills in Ukulele playing. They have learnt several different strums and chords.

This Term, our enthusiastic Grade One students joined our Junior Choir rehearsals. Junior Choir is held in the Junior Music Room on Tuesdays from 1:00pm to 1:25pm for students in Grades one, two and Grades three. We enjoyed performing ‘Reach for The Stars’ by S Club 7 at a Junior Assembly recently. We look forward to performing other songs in future assemblies.

SENIOR PERFORMING ARTS

This term the year 4 and 5 students have been exploring dance in their Performing Arts classes. They have been learning different dance styles, rehearsing choreography, and analysing dance works. Over the last few weeks the students have used the elements of dance to choreograph their own dance pieces in small groups and used their technical and expressive skills to perform their dances to the class.

Year 6 students have been preparing for their graduation by rehearsing songs and dances to perform at the event. They will surely be a highlight of the night.

OSPS School Band has continued this term. They are currently working on 2 songs, Jupiter and Mad World.

Our VSSS Choir students had the opportunity to perform one of their songs, Carrying You, at the Japanese Day assembly. Congratulations to them all, particularly Deanna who performed part of the song as a solo.

YEAR 3 CAMP

In Week 4, the grade three students set off on an amazing adventure for camp. Everyone arrived super early to school to get on the buses to make our way to Alexandra Adventure Resort. Once we arrived, we were greeted by the wonderful staff, who showed us around before we set off on our first of many amazing activities.

During the three-day camp, students had the opportunity to test their perseverance, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in activities such as canoeing, flying fox, rock climbing, orienteering, low ropes, and the giant swing. The wonderful staff at Alexandra Adventure Resort also served us an abundance of scrumptious food to refuel us for each activity. We were also treated to a bonfire, where we sang songs, played games, and had a laugh together. Overall, it was a fantastic experience for all those who came along, filled with memories that our students will cherish forever.

THE RESILIENCE PROJECT

Recently in TRP, students have been learning to consider the feelings of others and to be able to explain the meaning of the phrase ‘walking in someone else’s shoes’.

They have also thought of reasons why it is important to have empathy for others.

Students have learnt how to identify ways in which we can show kindness and empathy to ourselves, others and the planet. Students have also been learning how to develop strategies to practise being mindful.

LITTLE ME

By Emma

“Mummy, can I please eat some cotton candy?” I pleaded.

“Fine, which one do you want?” my mum sighed. There were so many different types, it took me a year to choose – from rainbow love hearts to metre tall ones. I chose the blue unicorn one because it was the cheapest, but as soon I bit that delicious, mouth-watering cotton candy goodness a weird tickling sensation took over my body. I realised that I was shrinking…

The shops were like towering mountains, the sausages were as big as cars and I really didn’t like it. I was running around frantically trying to get my mum’s attention but my voice always got carried away by the howling wind. “OMG! Where did my daughter go?” my mum screamed in a panic. I knew I couldn’t talk loud enough but maybe I could write. Quickly I found a ginormous pencil and wrote a note with handwriting worse than a messy prep’s handwriting.

I went to the toilet mum.

Stay where you are and I’ll be back soon.

Emma

Hopefully she noticed.

Everything seemed ginormous now, the gigantic cotton candy was the size of a modern-day mansion. I could probably feed on it for 10 years at least. However, I noticed something big was ahead, it was brown and dirty. As I got closer I realised it was a shoe! Running rapidly, I zoomed slower than a slug across the park but I was a millimetre close of getting stepped on. I really had to find somewhere safe to hide.

YEAR 5 FLAG RUGBY CARNIVAL

On Thursday 9th of November, the Sport Dept headed out to Centenary Park with 23 Grade 5 children for an all day Flag Rugby Gala Day.

The children showed great sportsmanship and cooperation.

Positive attitude was carried throughout the day and they gave their best effort in all games.

Grade 5 also demonstrated respectful behaviour among other schools and coaches. 

OSPS CHRISTMAS TOY APPEAL

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s the perfect time to spread warmth and cheer, especially to vulnerable children and young people who may be doing it tough this year. We are excited for our school to participate in Anglicare Victoria’s annual Christmas Toy Appeal. The Toy Appeal will be running from 30 October 2023 until 1 December 2023.

In the last financial year, Anglicare Victoria provided homes and carers for more than 1600 children and young people.  With your support, we can help make a difference and bring smiles to their faces on Christmas Day.

Donation suggestions are on the attached document and donations can be left at the office. Anglicare have asked where possible that we focus on the older age groups; 10 – 12 and 13 – 16 years old.

We thank you in advance for your generosity in the lead up to Christmas.

For more information, please feel free to contact osparentgroup67@gmail.com, or you are welcome to contact Anglicare directly. Their contact details can be found on the attached flyer.

OSPS SCHOOL DISCO

Last Friday, Parent Group hosted their annual disco. Seeing the hall with over 200 children in a conga line was a sight to see. There were so many smiles, so much laughter and of course some ripper dance moves.

Throughout the night, 4 students, Freya M, Edward P, Nikki N & Jeremy C were awarded prizes for their sensational dance moves and air guitar.

We would like to sincerely thank Mr Eykman, also known as DJ E, for his amazing work with the music and Mrs Virtuoso for helping supervise the night and for showing the senior students how to Nutbush.

To all the other teachers that were in attendance throughout the night, and all our wonderful parent volunteers, thank you!