You learn something every day if you pay attention. – Ray LeBlond

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

This week has seen our new preps have their first full week at school. Now that their Wednesday assessment sessions are finished, it’s time to settle into school every day. All the preps attended their first whole school assembly yesterday via a live stream with some of them receiving the first Valued Student Awards for the year.

On Monday March 22^nd our school will be recognising the National Day of Action Against Bullying as well as Harmony Day. This is a federal government initiative to highlight that bullying is not okay! Posters have been displayed around the school, so if you see them when you are with your child, please take the time to have a chat about them. Each class will be making a pledge to state how they will support this initiative, which will then be displayed on the ‘Pledge Wall’. We are very excited that Mr Hooley will be bringing his drone to school to take a whole school photo from above. Don’t forget to wear ‘ORANGE’ on that day.

Well done to the children that represented our school at the Bentleigh Division Swimming carnival last Friday. Our swimming team swam very well and should be congratulated on their performances and great sportsmanship.

Yesterday we celebrated ‘International Women’s Day’ with a lovely morning tea put on by our fantastic male staff members. The female staff were very grateful for their thoughtful gesture.

Have a fantastic week.

Ron

Principal

TERM DATES

SCHOOL MATTERS

SCHOOL COUNCIL 2021

Congratulations again to Anushi, Sarah, Alex, Maria and Helen on your election to school council for 2021. The first meetings of the year will be held 6.00pm Wednesday 17th  March. It is the responsibility of School Council to discuss and co-opt parents to fill any vacant positions. There is a 1 year casual vacancy and a 2 year community member vacancy. Previous School Councils have supported at least one community member vacancy to be a Parent Group representative.

School Council look forward to providing a report to the school community at the end of Term 1 in the school newsletter.

Parent Members
Andrew Holman
Nikki Kaur
Jasma Sutaria
Casual Vacancy (1 year)

Maria Gaitan
Anushi Rajapaska
Sarah Tilsey
Alex Koulaouzos

DET Members
Ron Cantlon
Nikki Virtuoso
Anthony Rowe
Erik Albers
Helen Paroukas

Community Members
Nadia Beauchamp
Vacancy (2 year)

SUNSMART PRACTICES

Too much UV can cause sunburn, skin and eye damage and skin cancer. Overexposure to UV during childhood and adolescence is a major factor for future skin cancer risk. You can’t see or feel the sun’s UV so don’t be fooled. Whatever the weather, if the UV levels are three or more, it’s important to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, SEEK AND SLIDE!

At OSPS we aim to protect children and staff from too much UV to help minimise future skin cancer risk. We are a registered member of the Cancer Council Victoria’s SunSmart Program. Please help support our SunSmart membership by ensuring your child follows the SunSmart measures encouraged by educators.

1. Slip on a shirt – dress your child in clothing that covers as much skin as possible (e.g. elbow length tops with a higher neckline or collar and longer style shorts or skirts). Densely woven fabrics are best.
2. Slop on SPF 30 (or higher ) broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen – apply a generous amount of sunscreen at the start of the day. This should be applied every two hours. Children may bring their own sunscreen to school and leave in their bag. From 3 years of age, please help your child apply their own sunscreen so they can start to learn independent skills.
3. Slap on a hat – one that protects the face, neck and ears such as a broad brimmed, legionnaire or bucket style hat. Peak caps do not offer enough protection and are not recommended by SunSmart. Please help your child remember to bring and wear their approved sun hat.
4. Seek shade – choose shady spots for play whenever possible.
5. Slide on some sunglasses – if practical and approved by the service. Make sure they are labelled AS 1067 and cover as much of the eye area as possible.

LATE PICK UP

We know that from time to time parents are held up for various reasons and might be late collecting children from school.

If you are running late to collect your child, please call the office to advise us, this way we can let your child’s teacher know so they can reassure your child you are coming. If this is an occasionally occurrence we don’t mind supervising them at the office if someone is available however, if this is going to happen more than once a term we request that you enrol in Camp Australia where they can be supervised until 6pm.

We suggest that all parents register their children, it is free and you are under no obligation to use the service, you are just registered in case of emergencies.

Camp Australia’s details are provide below.

https://www.campaustralia.com.au/

PAYMENTS DUE

Yr 6 Art Incursion
Yr 5 IMAX Excursion
Yr 4 City Excursion
School Fees

PAYMENTS OVERDUE

Yr 6 Interschool Sport
Yr 6 Polo and Rugby Tops
Yr 5 Intraschool Sport
Yrs 4-6 Healthy Skills
Swimming Squad Training
District Swim Squad

KEYBOARD LESSONS

The Music School is again pleased to offer Friday keyboard sessions after school hours at OSPS. Please refer to the attached pdf file, print and forward the form to Perry if you’re interested in your child attending.

The Music School Friday Keyboard Information & Form

VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHER WANTED

OSPS is seeking a parent volunteer who is a photographer or has a keen eye for photography to take some photos for our school website and promotions. We can be flexible in the days and times.

We look forward to hearing from parents who may like to assist the school in this volunteer capacity. Please contact nikki.vituoso@education.vic.gov.au

Thank you!

YEAR 6  SHOWCASE

Left to right

Top: Miss Wells, Mr. Davey, Ms Marsden
Middle: Mrs Meyer, Mrs Di Siervi
Bottom: Mrs Roth, Mr. Zielin, Mrs Wilkinson

STUDENT SHOWCASE

YEAR 6 SHOWCASE

The Year 6 leadership badges were presented at assembly on Tuesday 2nd of March. Our inspirational group of leaders were incredibly proud and excited to receive their badges in front of the school at our very first live-streamed assembly. The captains that we have this year are School and Vice-School, House and Vice-House, Performing Arts, Sport, Art, Library, Digital Technology, Japanese, and Sustainability.

After presenting leadership speeches to the school at the end of last year, this group of leaders were voted in by students and staff because they display the school values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Working Together and Resilience in everything that they do. We wish them well in their leadership journey and duties!

I was stoked to receive my Landy House Captain badge at assembly last Tuesday. I will try my hardest to carry out my duties and lead the house. – Amelia

I love learning Japanese! That is why I am very grateful for the opportunity to be a Japanese Captain and help Mami Sensei and Sumiko Sensei in the Japanese room. – Isabella

Helping out in the Library is exciting and I feel very proud to be chosen as a Library Captain. – Aanika

I felt very honoured and grateful to receive my Art Captain badge at assembly on Tuesday. I love Art and look forward to helping Ms Hunt, Mrs Wilkin and Ms Cato in the art room this year. – Isla

VALUED STUDENT AWARDS

Valued Student Awards

Years 5-6

OSPS SPORT

YEAR 6 INTRASCHOOL SPORT

Year 6 OSPS students not participating in summer interschool sport enjoyed participating against Coatesville Primary School at home last week.  All students enjoyed several structured games of Mat Ball against various teams while applying their newly learnt skills in the sport. Thank you to our wonderful P.E and Year 6 teachers who facilitated the event and again to all the staff and students at Coatesville Primary for their support and fantastic enthusiasm and sportsmanship.

From L-R:
Back – Josh, Robin, Liam, Tricia
Front – Sam, Jenson, Charlie, Tessa

PARENT GROUP

PARENT GROUP EASTER RAFFLE

OSPS Parent Group is super excited to be able to hold their Easter Raffle this year, although it will be a little different with the winners announced at an assembly filmed and streamed via OSPStv, we are sure it will be still thrilling for the students to hold the raffle. 

Please see the flyer for all information.

Any questions please email osparentgroup67@gmail.com

SOUTH OAKLEIGH SECONDARY COLLEGE

CAMP AUSTRALIA

CHADSTONE LOVES LOCAL COMPETITION

#ChadstoneLovesLocal has entered local primary schools into their competition to win up to $20,000 in school supplies.

From 6th to 28th of March, every $20 spent at Aldi, Baker’s Delight, Coles, Colonial Fresh, Fisch, Kmart, Target, The Butcher Club, The Asian Store, Wishbone and Woolworths retailers, shoppers will gain one token to contribute towards a participating local school.

On the same day, visit Chadstone’s friendly Concierge team, located near Michael Hill on Ground level, to present your receipt/s and receive one token for every $20 spent at participating retailers.

Pop your token into the OSPS pipe!

Participating schools will have the chance to win a share in $60,000 worth of prizing.

If you go to Chadstone and spend at those stores, we’d love you to pop by the Oakleigh South Primary School pipe and enter your tokens. Let’s go OSPS!

Visit our website to discover more: www.chadstone.com.au/chadstone-loves-local.

T&Cs apply.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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