IMPORTANT DATES

Issue 37 – 21st November 2025

WEEK 8

Mon 24 Nov
• Year 6 Camp Halls Gap 2025 – Day 1/5
• Prep Swimming Program – Day 1/5 – 11:00AM

Tue 25 Nov
• Year 6 Camp Halls Gap 2025 – Day 2/5
• Prep Swimming Program – Day 2/5 – 11:00AM
• Prep to Year 3 Assembly – 2:45PM in the Hall
• Year 2 Production Red Cast – 6:30PM in the Hall

Wed 26 Nov
• Year 6 Camp Halls Gap 2025 – Day 3/5
• Prep Swimming Program – Day 3/5 – 11:00AM
• Year 2 Production Orange Cast – 6:30PM in the Hall

Thu 27 Nov
• Year 6 Camp Halls Gap 2025 – Day 4/5
• Prep Swimming Program – Day 4/5 – 11:00AM
• Senior Choir – 3:45PM in the Hall

Fri 28 Nov
• Year 6 Camp Halls Gap 2025 – Day 5/5
• Prep Swimming Program – Day 5/5 – 11:00AM

WEEK 9

Tue 2 Dec
• Whole School Assembly – 2:45PM in the Hall

Wed 3 Dec
• ‘Wacky Wednesday’ Dress Up Day

Thu 4 Dec
• Year 1 Indigenous Studies Incursion
• Senior Choir – 3:45PM in the Hall

Fri 5 Dec
• First Aid in Schools – Year 2
• 2026 Prep Meet the Teacher – 9:30AM

YEAR 2 PRODUCTION – ROCK BOTTOM

Our talented Year 2 students have been working incredibly hard throughout the year to bring you this year’s production, Rock Bottom! We can’t wait to share their energy, creativity and confidence with our school community.

Tickets are now on sale for the whole school community! You can access the event directly at www.trybooking.com/DGUBH or by searching “OSPS Year 2 – Rock Bottom” on the TryBooking website.

Performance Dates:

• Red Cast – 2GL, 2AB, 2RV & ½ 2AP: Tuesday 25 November
  
• Orange Cast – 2VO, 2TM, 2ML & ½ 2AP: Wednesday 26 November

Ticket Prices:

• Adult: $10
• Child (4–12 years only): $7.50
• Children under the age of 4 may sit on an adult’s knee in the seated area.

All performances will be held in the School Hall and will begin at 6:30pm sharp.

Please remember that no filming or photography is permitted during performances. This ensures we meet copyright and privacy requirements and allows everyone to enjoy the show distraction-free.

We look forward to celebrating our Year 2 students’ wonderful achievements and coming together as a community for this exciting event!

ATTENDANCE NOTES & SIGN-IN/OUT PROCEDURE

All absences, late arrivals, and early departures must be entered in Compass. This lets staff know where your child is, ensures they are accounted for, and helps the school respond quickly in case of emergencies or changes during the day.

ATTENDANCE REASONS

Select the reason that best reflects your child/ren’s absence. “Sorry Business” is for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students attending legitimate cultural ceremonies or obligations only — please do not use this for any other reason. If you’re unsure, use “Parent Choice” or contact the office.

ENTERING ATTENDANCE NOTES INTO COMPASS

If possible, please enter your attendance note in Compass before 9.00am. This makes it visible during morning roll marking and ensures all staff are aware, even if your child’s teacher is away or your child is on an alternate program.

If you enter a note after 9.00am, please add it in Compass and call the office. Teachers cannot check Compass while teaching, so a phone call ensures staff are informed and can have your child ready, avoiding delays or missed notes.

Please note: You may email your child’s teacher to advise them, but this does not replace an official Compass note. Accurate records are required for safety, emergency situations, and evacuation procedures.

Please see images attached for how to add attendance notes and select the correct attendance reason on Compass. Please call the office if you are unsure or having issues.

LATE ARRIVALS AND EARLY DEPARTURES

Enter a Compass note with accurate start and end times. Sign your child/ren in or out at the office. If your child is not in the classroom by the 9:00am bell, they must be signed in by a parent/guardian. When doing early pick-up or late drop-off, please do not park in the staff carpark; please use oval or street parking.

COLLECTION BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN PARENT/GUARDIAN

If someone other than a listed parent/carer is collecting your child/ren, include their full name and relationship in the Compass note. Staff cannot release children without this information. Collectors must be at least 16 years old, including siblings, grandparents, or other relatives.

Thank you for helping us keep attendance accurate and your children safe.

SCHOOL SUPERVISION HOURS

Please note that our school grounds are supervised by staff at the following times:

• Before school: 8:35am – 8:50am

• Recess and lunch: throughout

• After school: 3:30pm – 3:45pm

We’ve noticed some students arriving early or staying late and playing without supervision, which can pose a safety risk. Parents and guardians must stay with their children outside of supervised times, as staff are not available to oversee students before or after these hours.

Students arriving before 8:35am must be enrolled in Before School Care, hosted on-site by Camp Australia.

Similarly, students remaining on school grounds after 3:45pm must be collected promptly or booked into After School Care.

If you need care outside supervision times, we recommend enrolling with Camp Australia. Same-day bookings are possible, though having an account set up in advance makes the process quicker and easier.

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe.

YEAR 1 & 3 POPCORN DAY

Parent Group will be hosting a Popcorn Day for Year 1 and Year 3 students on Friday, 28 November 2025. Each bag of popcorn will cost $4.

Please note that orders close at 3.00 pm on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, and no late orders can be accepted.

Please see Compass for the link to order. 

If you have any questions, please contact Parent Group on osparentgroup67@gmail.com

Thank you,

Parent Group

YEAR 4 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS

Jayden – 4ML
(Resilience)
For displaying persistence and motivation to complete EA assessments to the best of his ability.

Nikila – 4ML
(Resilience)
For persevering through challenging EA tasks to achieve good results. Well done Niki!

Liam – 4LD
(Resilience)
For pushing himself to create more ideas in his writing this term. Well done Liam!

Vihana – 4LD
(Excellence)
For finishing off the year focused and showing continued effort to stay on track this term.

Danial – 4AS
(Excellence)
For settling into OSPS beautifully and bringing such a friendly and positive attitude to our class!

Niko – 4AS
(Working Together)
For showing great initiative and kindness by always assisting when needed.

Nuaym – 4AS
(Excellence)
For showing fantastic growth and effort in Mathematics this semester. Great work, Nuaym!

Grace – 4AS
(Excellence)
For showing growing confidence as she begins to share her ideas in class. Keep it up, Grace!

Hugo – 4CG
(Excellence)
For creating exciting pieces of writing that include a variety of VCOP elements and a strong writer’s voice.

Thishan – 4CG
(Working Together)
For always being the first to offer help to his peers and being a friendly, inclusive friend.

Miller – 4CG
(Excellence)
For showing great perseverance in his online assessments and achieving excellent results. Amazing job, Miller!

Georgia – 4CG
(Excellence)
For showing fantastic reading and comprehension strategies during class reading sessions. Well done!

Jordan – 4CR
(Excellence)
For consistently working hard to improve his learning. Keep up the great work, Jordie!

Kanav – 4CR
(Excellence)
For consistently applying himself to all Maths tasks and achieving excellent results. Keep it up, Kanav!

Rushenka – 4CR
(Excellence)
For the excellent commitment she displays in completing her weekly Mathletics tasks. Keep it up, Rushenka!

Michael – 4CR
(Working Together)
For always being a very helpful and supportive Prep buddy during shared activities. Keep it up, Michael!

Anthony – 4CR
(Respect)
For always being polite and respectful towards his teachers and peers. You’re a GEM, Anthony!

Nick – 4WW
(Excellence)
For including complex vocabulary and punctuation to improve his writing. Keep it up, Nick!

Ella – 4WW
(Excellence)
For her incredible persuasive writing piece convincing readers of the benefits of the internet. You have a marvellous way with words, Ella!

Stella – 4WW
(Working Together)
For being a great team player and encouraging others to do their best. You’re awesome, Stella!

Ivy – 4WW
(Excellence)
For her incredible growth and confidence when tackling maths problems. You’re nailing it, Ivy!

Shaan – 4WW
(Respect)
For being an incredible friend and showing empathy to others. We’re so lucky to have you in 4WW!

Ryan – 4WW
(Excellence)
For making a fantastic start on his AR goal this term. You are a superstar reader, Ryan!

YEAR 5 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS

Vidyut – 5MJ
(Excellence)
For working hard to improve the quality and quantity of his writing. Keep it up, Vidyut!

Loki – 5MJ
(Respect)
For always using his manners and showing respect to his teachers and peers. Well done, Loki!

Eleni – 5MJ
(Excellence)
For working hard on her leadership speech and improving her sentence structure. Great work, Eleni!

Fifi – 5MJ
(Excellence)
For her fantastic engagement and participation in Debate Club. Amazing work, Fifi!

Koby – 5MP
(Resilience)
For handling the disappointment of missing camp with impressive maturity, resilience, and a positive outlook.

Alu – 5MP
(Excellence)
For showing excellent speaking and listening skills and engaging thoughtfully in class discussions.

Marcus L – 5MP
(Excellence)
For your dedication to crafting your leadership speech and consistently striving to do your best.

Daniel – 5MP
(Integrity)
For always being reliable and a great role model with responsibilities within the 5MP classroom.

Akira – 5MP
(Resilience)
For working hard on your leadership speech and always trying your personal best.

Daniel – 5MP
(Excellence)
For putting a lot of effort into his Mathletics work. You’re a star, Daniel.

Della – 5MP
(Working Together)
For being a reliable Student Voice Rep for 5MP and consistently sharing feedback with maturity and confidence.

Johan – 5JD
(Working Together)
For his wonderful creativity and teamwork in creating impressive illustrations for our Camp Brag Board.

Zehan – 5JD
(Resilience)
For always showing great manners and bringing positivity to the classroom. Keep up your wonderful enthusiasm!

Iniyan – 5JD
(Excellence)
For demonstrating excellent organisation and consistently producing high quality work. Well done, Iniyan!

Yug – 5JD
(Integrity)
For being a reliable and honest role model who can always be counted on to do the right thing. Keep it up, Yug!

Jenisha – 5JD
(Excellence)
For her thoughtful ideas in class discussions and her impressive out of the box thinking as our riddle champion!

Annabella – 5JD
(Working Together)
For her excellent active listening, constructive peer feedback, and eagerness to help. Great effort, Annabella!

Eli – 5JD
(Resilience)
For his outstanding progress in classwork and assessments, along with positivity that brightens the classroom.

Aiden – 5KM
(Excellence)
For showing excellence and determination in achieving his academic goals. Well done, Aiden!

Avyukth – 5KM
(Excellence)
For showing determination in achieving his academic goals. Keep it up, Avyukth!

Tristan – 5KM
(Resilience)
For trying his best in everything he does and attempting new challenges at camp.

Samuel – 5KM
(Resilience)
For embracing new experiences on camp and enjoying all activities with a positive attitude. Well done, Sam!

Andy – 5EW
(Excellence)
For his insightful contributions to science and maths discussions.

Saachi – 5EW
(Working Together)
For always supporting others in class and being kind. You’re an excellent role model, Saachi!

Javin – 5EW
(Respect)
For always showing kindness, gratitude, and respect to those around him.

Aaron – 5EW
(Excellence)
For his determination in making significant progress in all areas of mathematics.

Rhea – 5EW
(Working Together)
For bringing so much positivity and enthusiasm into everything she does.

William – 5EW
(Excellence)
For putting extra effort into his recent writing tasks and producing fabulous persuasive texts.

Arnav – 5EW
(Resilience)
For facing each challenge with optimism and determination. You’re a great role model, Arnav!

YEAR 6 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS

Darren – 6NM
(Respect)
For his care and compassion for those around him.

Anav – 6NM
(Integrity)
For his efforts with the school athletics team and his all round kindness.

Laila – 6NM
(Excellence)
For the dedication and passion she shows in her reading. Nobody gets lost in a book more than Laila!

Eno – 6MH
(Working Together)
For amazing teamwork as part of the Serenity Salvation Party.

Mikayla – 6MH
(Excellence)
For demonstrating excellence in presenting her mathematics projects with precision and creativity.

Saar – 6MH
(Excellence)
For demonstrating excellence in recent assessments through focused effort and impressive results.

Laurence – 6SM
(Working Together)
For his skilled contributions to the OSPS softball team. Awesome effort, Laurence!

Jack – 6SS
(Respect)
For bringing laughter and character to 6SS, especially with his Trump impersonation!

Andy – 6SS
(Excellence)
For consistently completing his Maths homework to a high standard. Well done, Andy!

Monica – 6SS
(Excellence)
For creating a perfectly scaled Mona Lisa in her Maths Measurement project.

Taylani – 6SS
(Excellence)
For her enthusiasm, curiosity about government, and active participation in Grade 6 elections.

Yvonne – 6SS
(Excellence)
For integrity, grit, and producing an outstanding Measurement project with a detailed Kawasaki bike model.

Patrick – 6SS
(Resilience)
For consistently approaching Maths, especially Algebra, with a can do mindset and persistence.

Aadhya – 6FW
(Working Together)
For working cooperatively in teams and being a responsible Sustainability Captain.

Deylon – 6CM
(Excellence)
For his astute listening, thoughtful questions, and generation of new ideas.

Jayla – 6CM
(Integrity)
For being an honest, responsible, and reliable member of 6CM. You are awesome, Jayla!

Paige – 6CM
(Excellence)
For her positive attitude in all class and group work tasks and her constant striving for excellence.

Emma – 6CM
(Respect)
For her thoughtful and mature contributions to class discussions. You are awesome, Emma!

Nathan – 6CM
(Working Together)
For noticing when his peers need help and assisting without being asked. Thank you, Nathan!

Chelsea – 6SM
(Excellence)
For working hard and making impressive growth in her Maths results.

TEDDY BEAR SLEEPOVER: WHAT A WILD NIGHT! 🧸✨

What an unforgettable night it was for our Preps’ beloved teddies! During our Teddy Bear Sleepover, the Preps carefully tucked their special friends into cosy handmade beds, complete with blankets and night lights. But as it turns out… those teddies had other plans!

Once the lights went out, the teddies threw the party of the year! 🎉 When the Preps returned the next morning, they walked into absolute mayhem – chairs tipped over, pencils everywhere, and teddies caught in all sorts of hilarious situations! Some were sneaking a cheeky McDonald’s feast, others were swinging from the fans, and a few even unleashed their inner artists with a late-night painting session!

The Preps couldn’t stop laughing as they toured each classroom, discovering the wild adventures their cuddly friends had overnight. It was a morning filled with wonder, giggles, and wide-eyed excitement – proving that our teddies really do know how to have a beary good time! 🐻💫

PREP GEM 

GRATITUDE

EMPATHY

MINDFULNESS