“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” – Chinese Proverb

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

I hope everyone got to enjoy some special family time over the long weekend.

As usual at O.S.P.S., we were straight back into another amazing event yesterday with the Year 1 Grandparents Day on. Due to the pandemic, we have not been able to hold this exciting day for the past 3 years. First the children welcomed their grandparents and special friends into their classrooms, then headed to the hall where they sang some songs, led by Mrs Barnard. Then it was time to join their grandparents for a bite to eat, which was kindly put on by the parent group. Thank you to the staff and parent group for organising this very special day on the school calendar.

Yesterday, our prep children attended their first junior assembly. Mrs Virtuoso and Ms Jackson reported that their behaviour was excellent. Some of them received their first Valued Student awards and proudly stood on the stage with their certificate. Congratulations preps on a job well done at your first assembly!!

Next Tuesday, we will be celebrating Harmony Day. The message is Living in Harmony! 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 45 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.

A huge congratulations to our O.S.P.S. Division Swimming Squad who represented the school at last week’s Division carnival. We had 18 students represent the school with some fantastic results.  Thank you to all the staff who helped on the day.

Have a fantastic week ahead.

Ron

SCHOOL MATTERS

OSPS EASTER RAFFLE

Tickets for our Easter Raffle are now on sale, at a cost of $3 for 5 ticket. Please check your Compass for ticket sale details.

For this raffle to be successful, we are asking families to donate eggs or chocolates (please donate eggs or chocolates that are nut free. Eggs or chocolate where the packaging says ‘may contain traces of nuts’ is fine to donate.) These donations will make up our prizes.

Please bring any donations to the office on or before 3 April 2023. Winners will be announced on 6 April 2023, at our final assembly.

There were 130 winners drawn at our last raffle, it would be amazing if this year’s raffle was even bigger!!

PARENT GROUP AGM

Parent Group held their AGM on Wednesday, 8th March and is pleased to announce the following parents into the available positions:

President: Nicole Stenton

Vic President: Koby Lacy

Secretary: Nelsie Fernandes

Treasurer: Nina Malovic

We wish our appointed members all the best in their roles. If you would like to join Parent Group or volunteer at events when available, please feel free to contact Parent Group on osparentgroup67@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY REMINDERS

A few reminders to ensure our school community is kept safe at all times.

Please DO NOT drop off your child in the Windsor Avenue lane way. Please use the parent car park. Many families use the lane way to walk or ride to school.

The staff car park is for OSPS staff only during school hours. Please refrain from using the car park. If you do use it after hours, please drive slowly and be mindful of foot traffic.

Please encourage your child to use the designated school crossings located near the school. Students should hop off their bike and walk it over the crossing.

Many thanks.

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

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.

Please click here to apply – CSEF Application Form.

Those families that were eligible in 2022 will be rolled over, you do not need to reapply.

If you have any issues please contact Carlyn carlyn.backers@education.vic.gov.au

NATIONAL RIDE2SCHOOL DAY

Oakleigh South Primary School is excited to be celebrating National Ride2School Day on Friday 24 March 2023.

National Ride2School Day is the perfect opportunity to establish new healthy habits and promote the many benefits of active travel.

On Friday 24 March, we encourage all students and their families to leave the car at home and give riding, walking, scooting or skating to school a go.

For more information about the day and its benefits, search National Ride2School Day.

STUDENT SHOWCASE

Our Year 5s have combined the area of Earth Sciences with digital technologies, to produce Planet websites using the Google Sites software. In groups, students selected a planet within our solar system and researched some core questions including the planet’s proximity and relative size compared to the Sun and the Earth. Students then collaborated to create a home page, insert additional web pages, insert imagery and create links within the website and to other sites.

The Preps have begun learning about the basics of a computer including what a computer is (Desktop, laptop, tablet and smart phone) and the parts to make it work. We have been practising using the mouse and the keyboard to login to the computers, and then try simple games including Maths Invaders.

RESILIENCE PROJECT

GEM AT OSPS

GEM Club-  Every Tuesday during lunch time our Year 4-6 students have the opportunity to join GEM Club.

GEM stands for Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness.

These are the three of the fours, the fourth being Emotional Literacy, of  the Resilience Project who we are very fortunate to be working with this year to support the Mental Health and Wellbeing of our school community.

The students are able to draw, create, read, design and take time out of their busy day to pay attention when solving puzzles, living in the present moment when partaking in GEM Club activities.

VALUED STUDENT AWARDS

YEAR 1 VALUED STUDENT AWARDS

YEAR 3 & SPECIALIST  AWARDS

OSPS SPORT

YEAR 6 INTER SCHOOL SPORT

Last Wednesday our Year 6 students participated in round 5 of inter school sport against St Pauls. We were fortunate to be able to play some games at home, while our basketball team played at St Andrews due to our building works. Our flag white rugby team travelled to Coatesville to play them.

All games were played in good spirit, thank you to all the coaches who support the team each Tuesday and Wednesday at school during training sessions and games on Thursdays. Round 5 results are below.

SPORT RESULTS vs ST PAULS

Huge thanks to parent volunteer Con for taking rugby photos, you can see more of his work here:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ConstantineFilms/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/constantinefilms/

DISTRICT AND DIVISION SWIMMING

On Tuesday the 28th of February OSPS had 29 students represent the school at the Bentleigh District Swimming carnival. This was a very successful carnival for OSPS. We came third in the overall placings and many of our students progressed in their individual event and relay. Students who progressed to Division swimming are as follows.

Serena G – 1st 9/10 Girls 50m freestyle, 1st 9/10 Girls 50m butterfly

Zoe R – 1st 9/10 Girls 50m backstroke

Amelia S – 1st 12/13 Girls 50m backstroke, 1st 12/13 Girls 50m breaststroke

Olivia H – 2nd 9/10 Girls 50m breaststroke

Michael L – 2nd 12/13 Boys 50m breaststroke

Chloe C – 1st 11 Girls 50m butterfly

Oakleigh South Relays – 1st 9/10 Girls 200m relay, 2nd 9/10 Boys 200m relay, 1st 12/13 Girls 200m relay, 1st 12/13 Boys 200m relay.

The students who progressed again represented the school on Friday February 10th at the Division Swimming carnival at Oakleigh Recreation Centre. Results are below.

Boys 12/13 50m relay – 5th

Girls 9/10 50m relay – 4th

Boys 9/10 50m relay – 10th

Serena G – Girls 9/10 50m freestyle 3rd (final)

Amelia S – Girls 12/13 50m backstroke 8th, 50m breaststroke 9th

Zoe R – Girls 9/10 50m backstroke 13th

Michael L – Boys 12/13 50m breaststroke 9th

Olivia H – Girls 9/10 50m breaststroke 13th 

Chloe C – Girls 11 50m butterfly 8th

CAMP AUSTRALIA

CAMP AUSTRALIA

Camp Australia use the OSPS facilities to deliver before and after school care to families. They also offer care on curriculum days and school holidays.

The building is situated adjacent to the staff car park and they have access to our junior school playground and junior oval for outside play.

Check out their flyer for information and head to their website to register.

PARENT GROUP

UNIFORM SALE

This week, (March 15 & 17), all 2nd hand items in the uniform shop (excluding school bags, scarves & beanies) will be reduced to $2.

There will be no holds during the sale. We would also like to remind parents and carers that the uniform shop does not have EFTPOS facilities so you will need cash on the day.

PARENT CORNER

THE RESILIENCE PROJECT CONTINUES IN 2023

We are so excited to be working with The Resilience Project (TRP) this year again to support and foster the Mental Health and Wellbeing of our students and whole school community.

The Resilience Project is committed to teaching positive mental health strategies to prevent mental ill-health and build young people’s capacity to deal with adversity and challenges in everyday life.

Check out the link below ‘Introducing TRP to Parents and School Community’

https://oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Introducing-TRP-to-Parents-and-school-Community.pdf

You can help your child to improve their sleep by:

· establishing a regular sleep pattern and consistent bedtime routine

· supporting them to avoid using electronic devices such as smartphones before going to bed and in bed

· encouraging your child to exercise and spend time outside in daylight, steering clear of vigorous activity in the hour before sleep

· encouraging them to wind down and relax before going to bed.

If your child is still having trouble sleeping, has persistent problems with low mood, excessive daytime sleepiness, restlessness in bed, severe snoring or wakening unrefreshed, despite getting adequate length sleep, they should see a doctor.

For more information on sleep health, you can refer to: · Sleep tips for children and Facts about sleep for parents and school staff, from the Sleep Health Foundation · Why sleep is so important, from the Kids Helpline’s · Sleep explained, from the Better Health Channel

COMMUNITY NEWS

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