“Education must not simply teach work – it must teach Life.“ – W. E. B. Du Bois

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

What an amazing weekend of sunny weather we had to enjoy the extra day. I hope everyone got to enjoy some family time outdoors.

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.

This Friday the school will be recognising the National Day of Action Against Bullying. The theme for this year is KINDNESS CULTURE, which is a theme that OSPS instils in our students every day. The whole school will be involved in activities and a display of kindness quotes will be exhibited in the school hallway.

Next Tuesday, we will be celebrating Harmony Day. The message is Everyone Belongs! It is a day to celebrate our country’s diversity and a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. OSPS welcomes families from over 40 different backgrounds, so to celebrate and recognise this, we are inviting all students to either dress in orange or wear their culture’s traditional outfit. It will be a day to show pride for your culture and show support for cultural diversity and inclusiveness in our school.

Have a fantastic week ahead.

Ron
Principal

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SCHOOL MATTERS

It is important for our entire school community, including our staff, parents, carers and students to have a clear understanding of the definition of bullying to be able to distinguish these behaviours from peer aggression, and correctly identify and respond to incidents of bullying.

Knowing the types of bullying behaviour can also help you identify if the incident is bullying, or peer aggression. While neither of these behaviours are tolerated at Oakleigh South Primary, they do require different management strategies, and the first step for responding is to correctly identify the behaviour.

If you have concerns that your child is being bullied, please contact the classroom teacher in the first instance. You will be referred to the Assistant Principal of your year level, if a satisfactory outcome is not achieved. If you believe the behaviour constitutes a crime, or is a serious incident of cyberbullying, please refer to the Bullying. No Way! website for information on how to report to other authorities and gaining further help.

You can read the Oakleigh South Primary School’s Bullying policy at https://oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Bullying-Prevention-and-Harrassment-Policy.pdf

For more information, please visit the Bullying. No Way! website for additional resources or visit the official website at https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/

WORLD MATHS DAY

World Maths Day is one of the world’s largest global educational events and this year it will kick off on Wednesday 23rd March! This day aims to get primary and secondary school students excited and enthusiastic about learning maths. We are constantly using maths in our everyday lives, from telling the time, counting and adding, to measuring and using money – maths is everywhere!

At Oakleigh South Primary School, we love to provide engaging and challenging maths lessons at every level. We also use Mathletics to help complement our learning. This year the “World’s Largest Online Maths Competition” is back! You can join millions of students across the globe as they celebrate World Maths Day and compete in Live Mathletics challenges. There will be 20 x one-minute challenges available.

The goal is simple: get as many questions correct as you can within one minute and be crowned the winning Mathlete! You can earn 1 point for each correct answer that goes towards your score. Winners will progress through to the global finals, which will take place two weeks after World Maths Day. They’ll go head to head with three peers from around the world in a live-streamed knockout tournament, with prizes for the champions. You might make it onto the World Maths Day Hall of Fame just like Alexander Z did last year, achieving 3rd place in the world! Go Alexander!

This event runs for 48 hours to cover all time zones. Your child will automatically be able to take part using their school subscription- just log in on the day and let the games begin! We encourage all students to take part, try their best and most importantly have fun. May the best Mathlete win!

HARMONY WEEK

Celebrate our cultural diversity by living the Harmony Week message – everyone belongs in your workplace, community, school, sporting group, local councils and state governments.

At OSPS, we value the importance of cultural diversity – encourage the values of respect, equality and freedom and promote participation and provide some fun ways to learn.

Our Harmony Day at OSPs will be on Tuesday March 22nd. All students are invited to dress in orange or war their culture’s traditional outfit.

SUNSMART MEASURES – SUNSCREEN AT SCHOOL

Parents are reminded to ensure that students are wearing SPF 30+ (or higher) broad-spectrum, water resistant sunscreen to school during September through to April or whenever UV levels reach 3 and above.

We would also like to remind Parents and Students, that students are to bring their own SPF 30+ (or higher) broad-spectrum, water resistant sunscreen to school, sporting events and other times students may leave the school where they will be spending significant time outdoors where appropriate.

Students will given an opportunity at school before lunch and recess to apply their own sunscreen. This is in conjunction with wearing a SunSmart hat and using shaded areas around the school when possible.

The Victorian Government offer a Sports, Camps and Excursions Fund for families who hold a valid means-tested concession card are eligible to apply. A special consideration category also exists.

A payment of $125 for eligible primary school students and $225 for eligible secondary school students will be paid directly to the school to be used toward camps, sports and excursion costs for the student’s benefit.

CSEF payments to schools will commence from 1 March onwards. Schools are able to continue processing applications until the end of Term 2.

Click here for further information CSEF Website

Please click here to apply – https://www.education.vic.gov.au/PAL/csef-application-form.pdf

STUDENT SHOWCASE

THE YEAR 5 TEAM

There lives a wonderful team down in Year Five,

Hard work and fun in total hyperdrive!

Practising GEM and emotional literacy is our thing-

To prepare our students for what life may bring.

We’re ready for 2022, excited to ensure our Year Fives not only survive, but also THRIVE!

TOP FIVE OF YEAR 5

To get to know us and what this team brings,

Here are a few of our favourite things:

Mrs Lisa Goudie:
Favourite holiday destination: Sandon, Victoria
Favourite food: Avocado
Favourite book: The Book Thief
Favourite footy team: The Mighty Saints!
Favourite subject to teach: Grammar

Ms Claire Stevenson:
Favourite holiday destination: Italy
Favourite food: Pizza
Favourite book: All the Light We Cannot See
Favourite footy team: Melbourne. Go the Dees!
Favourite subject to teach: Writing and Dance

Mrs Elaine Wilkinson:
Favourite holiday destination: Vietnam and India
Favourite food: Japanese
Favourite book: When Breath Becomes Air
Favourite footy team: Geelong. Go Cats!
Favourite subject to teach: Reading and Spelling

Mr Sean Alston:
Favourite holiday destination: Rwanda and Nepal
Favourite food: Tacos
Favourite book: The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Favourite footy team: The Saints!
Favourite subject to teach: Maths and Geography

Length:

Estimating lengths of objects using known lengths as a benchmark. For example, “I know Mr Alston is 1.85 metres tall so I’m estimating the height of the door is 2.4metres.”

Using measuring tape and rulers to measure a range of objects and convert into different units of measurement (mm to cm).

Calculating the area and perimeter of shapes and discussing different contexts it is used in everyday life, for example the construction industry.

Volume and Capacity:

Calculating the volume of a range of boxes by measuring its length, width and height then multiplying.

Estimating, ordering and measuring the capacity of particular objects.

RESILIENCE PROJECT

Year 5 GEM

Gratitude- thankful that our school term hasn’t been disrupted with lockdowns.

Empathy- towards Shane Warne’s family and friends who are grieving the loss of their hero, Shane Warne at the young age of 52.

Mindfulness- take time out to reflect on our day, three things that went well for me.

OSPS GEM RECIPIENTS

LIBRARY NEWS

OSPS SPORT

YEAR 6 INTERSCHOOL SPORT RESULTS

Cricket & Flag Rugby teams (white) played away against St. Peters.

P.E STAFF PROFILES

Mr. Mooney

Hello my name is Mr Mooney and I’m the Gr 2 – 6 PE teacher. I also run the Sport Program – Swimming, Cross- Country, Athletics and Gr 5 & 6 Inter School Sport.

Most people regard me as the brains of the PE/Sport Dept and when you meet my other PE colleagues you’ll understand why!

I support Collingwood, Leeds United, LA Rams and LA Dodgers.

My favourite band is the Rolling Stones.

My favourite movie is The Marathon Man.

I have 2 adult sons and both attend University.

Mr. Cantlon Junior

I’ve been working in the PE department for 9 years. I’m currently the Year 6 volleyball coach and use to play football.

On my days off I love spending time with my 5 y.o daughter Mia, cooking baked beans on toast and eating ice-cream.

My favourite movie is Predator and I love telling ‘dad jokes’ to anyone who will listen.

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