Oakleigh South Primary School
NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 37
22nd November, 2024
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” – Lao Tzu
IMPORTANT DATES
Issue 37 – 22nd November 2024
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
It’s been a busy week for our Year 2 students as they are in the final stages of preparation for their production of ‘Porridge’ next Tuesday the 26th and Wednesday the 27th of November. The dress rehearsals were fantastic and the whole year level is very excited to perform in front of full houses. Please book your tickets via TryBooking and note the performance is starting at the kid friendly time of 6.30pm and will conclude by 7.30pm.
On Monday and Tuesday, the Year 4 students took part in the Craft Power incursion, where they explored forces and simple machines. The students were guided through hands-on activities centred on forces such as friction, push, and pull. They then had the opportunity to use wood and other materials to build a simple machine. All students had fun during this engaging incursion.
On Monday the Prep swimming program begins for the whole week. This is always a wonderful opportunity for the children to begin to learn to swim or for some, continue to build on their swimming skills. It is also a time where the preps can learn some independence by managing their swim bags, clothing, dressing and travelling on a bus as a group. Thank you in advance to the parent helpers who will be assisting this program.
Also, on Monday our Year 6 students leave for their five-day camp to Hall’s Gap. Looking at the weather forecast, they are definitely going to need their hats and sunscreen as the predicted temperatures are in the high 20’s for the whole week. We wish them a fantastic week full of adventure and friendship, celebrating their primary school years coming to an end. Thank you to all the staff for their organisation of this experience for the students and to everyone who will be assisting at camp for the week.
Have a great weekend,
Nikki Virtuoso
Acting Principal
SCHOOL MATTERS
YEAR 2 PRODUCTION: PORRIDGE!
The Year 2 students have been rehearsing exceptionally hard this year for our exciting production of Porridge! We invite you to join us for an evening of fun and entertainment as the Year 2s bring this fantastic story to life.
Performance Dates and Times:
- Blue Cast – 2SR, 2TM, 2VO & ½ of 2AP – Tuesday 26th November, 6:30 pm
- Green Cast – 2CD, 2GL, 2MJ & ½ of 2AP – Wednesday 27th November, 6:30 pm
Ticket Sales Information:
Ticket bookings through trybooking.com
The event titled ‘Oakleigh South Primary School, Year 2 Production – Porridge’ can be found at this link:
https://www.trybooking.com/CWWSO
Ticket Prices: Adult $10.00
Child: $7.50
Ticket Prices:
- Adult: $10.00
- Child: $7.50
Children under the age of 4 may sit on the knee of an adult in the seated area.
For bookings, we will send out the Compass link to all families before the 15th November.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Assistant Principal Nikki Virtuoso at nikki.virtuoso@education.vic.gov.au
We look forward to seeing you there for a memorable night of storytelling and celebration!
PARENT AND CARER SCHOOL SAVING BONUS CODE DISTRIBUTION
The Victorian Government is delivering the School Saving Bonus – a one-off $400 support for government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025.
From Tuesday 26 November 2024, you will receive an email from the Department of Education with your unique $400 School Saving Bonus code.
The School Saving Bonus will help families cover the cost of uniforms, textbooks, excursions, activities and more.
If you have multiple children enrolled in Victorian government schools for 2025, you will receive one School Saving Bonus code email per child. These emails might arrive on different days. Please make sure to check your spam/junk email folder.
Parents and carers can use the School Saving Bonus code in store at school-nominated suppliers. Parents and carers can also choose to access the School Saving Bonus online system, where they can allocate part or all the $400 bonus to use at school nominated-online suppliers or for school activities.
To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, visit the DET School Saving Bonus page. A step-by-step user guide will be available on the webpage on 26 November.
If you have not received your School Saving Bonus code via email by Friday 29 November, please contact the Department of Education by emailing school.saving.bonus@education.vic.gov.au
UNDERSTANDING ADOLESCENCE
Adolescence is the transitional stage of development that is usually associated with the teenage years. In 2018, the Australian Curriculum Assessment Authority, redefined adolescence as affecting young people aged between 10-24 years. During this time, they experience rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth which affects how teenagers feel, think, make decisions and interact with the world around them.
During adolescence, a child’s brain can be considered as being “under-construction”. The rate at which this progresses will vary depending on the individual and also their gender. As a result, some parents may view adolescence as stressful or difficult. However, it does not need to be. Setting boundaries, implementing consistent monitoring and maintaining a strong and loving connection will help families adjust during this time.
It is also an important time to keep the communication lines open through clear and age appropriate conversations. Speak openly about changes that they are experiencing and be conscious of their mental health as many of the conditions people confront in adulthood, can begin to manifest in adolescence.
In this edition of SchoolTV, adult carers can learn how to guide and best support their young person as they transition through adolescence.
Here is the link to your Edition: https://oakleighsouthps.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/understanding-adolescence
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
THANK YOU – KEEP THE DONATIONS COMING
A wonderful community member has ventured to the Oakleigh Depot and retuned 119 cans/bottles and requested the $11.90 funds go to OSPS! We often receive notifications about deposits made towards our school so keep them coming.
There are 3 ways you can recycle your cans, bottles and containers to help us fundraise! OSPS receive 10c per item and all fund go towards sustainability projects within the school!
@ Oakleigh South Primary School Purple Bins at the Year 3 Village
@ Oakleigh Depot (37-41 Oxford St, Oakleigh) in the OSPS bin onsite
@ Any Return-It Depot or Kiosk and Donate to OSPS by using the Bar Code below
STUDENT SHOWCASE
YEAR 5 SHOWCASE – PENINSULA OUTDOOR CAMP REVIEW
In late October, the Year 5s visited the Mornington Peninsula for an exhilarating three-day camp. The students participated in numerous activities, including surfing, radio rogaine, glider possum, aqua challenge, and many more!
On Wednesday evening, after a scrumptious dinner, we gathered in the hall for a compelling trivia night. The Monkey Squad team claimed victory with an impressive 19 points, while Team Boba secured runner-up with just a one-point difference.
Overall, the Year 5s had a spectacular time at Peninsula Outdoors. We would like to thank our amazing teachers, the camp staff, and our parents for making this year’s camp a truly memorable experience.
LITERACY CORNER
As part of their unit of work on ‘Australia in the 1800s’, The Year 5 Students have spent several weeks studying Ned Kelly and the story of The Kelly Gang. Throughout their notetaking, each student needed to make a decision as to whether they believed Ned Kelly to be a villain or a hero.
Once their point of view was decided, they planned and wrote a persuasive essay, outlining their views, and trying to convince others of their beliefs. Here are some introductions written by some of our students.
Ned Kelly: the man who robbed two banks and killed three police officers. That’s all some people might ever think about – the dangerous criminal who put many lives in danger. Do we ever think about the person behind that mask? A person who only killed in self-defence, wanted his family to thrive and was a good-natured person? Ned’s wonderful but crazy life was an adventure. If only you look underneath the mask of his actions, you’ll see that he was definitely a hero.
The iron outlaw and head of the Gretta Mob; this infamous bushranger fought for the poor and stole from the greedy rich. Yes, I’m talking about Ned Kelly. You may see him as a dark character that stole and killed relentlessly, but if you take off Ned Kelly’s helmet, you’ll see the face of a hero that was a victim of unfair judgment.
Edward ‘Ned’ Kelly. A vile, heartless murderer who killed innocents, stole resources, robbed banks and attempted to derail a train. Why did he do this, you ask? Well, Kelly was fuelled with anger from the police, however, all they had done was treat him a little unfairly. In my opinion, Kelly’s despicable acts were worse than anything the police had done – by a long shot. So sit tight, as I unravel the story behind why Edward ‘Ned’ Kelly was wrongly crowned ‘Legend of Australia’.
YEAR 5 GEM
GRATITUDE: We are grateful for the groups of students thinking of tactics to win the Trivia night.
EMPATHY: We are empathetic towards the energetic students emitting happy vibes and having a chance to engage with everyone.
MINDFULNESS: We are mindful of the mission to decipher complex trivia questions and quests.
LESSON 24 GRATITUDE WRITING
The Year 5 students had the opportunity to reflect on the people who play an important role in their lives. They brainstormed moments, ideas, and memories that highlighted why they feel grateful for these individuals. This activity encouraged students to think deeply about the positive impact others have had on their personal growth and happiness. Through sharing their reflections, the Year 5s demonstrated their appreciation and the value of meaningful relationships in their lives.
PARENT GROUP
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
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