OAKLEIGH SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
CHANGED YOUR DETAILS?
If you have changed your contact details or moved residence, please email your new details to enrolments@oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au
For change of address, the Department of Education require all families to provide 100 points proof of residence.
To view the complete information, please click the link 100 Point Address Check List or view the list of documents and their point value.
Parents are welcome to scan and e-mail medical plans to enrolments@oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au
If your child has changes to, or has out grown their medical condition, please provide a Doctor’s letter noting this change, and send it through.
CHILD SAFE STANDARDS
Child Safe Standards
Oakleigh South Primary School is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where students are safe and feel safe. Our child safety and wellbeing policies and procedures outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students. As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at Oakleigh South Primary School we welcome and encourage your feedback. If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, please contact the Principal, Ron Cantlon via the school email: oakleigh.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Our Commitment to Child Safety
As part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to implementing the recommendations of the Betrayal of Trust report, which found that more must be done to prevent and respond to child abuse in our community, there is a new regulatory landscape surrounding child safety, underpinned by the Child Safe Standards.
The eleven Child Safe Standards, which came into effect on 1st July 2022, are compulsory minimum standards for all Victorian early childhood services and schools, to ensure they are well prepared to protect children from abuse and neglect.
Standard 1 – Establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued
Standard 2 – Ensure that child safety and wellbeing are embedded in school leadership, governance and culture
Standard 3 – Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously
Standard 4 – Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing
Standard 5 – Equity is upheld and diverse needs are respected in policy and practice
Standard 6 – People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice
Standard 7 – Ensure that processes for complaints and concerns are child focused
Standard 8 – Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training
Standard 9 – Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed
Standard 10 – Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved
Standard 11 – policies and procedures that document how schools are safe for children, young people and students.
VOLUNTEERING AT OSPS
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at OSPS. The purpose of this induction pack is to ensure Oakleigh South Primary School volunteers and contractors are familiar with our policies and procedures relating to child safety and understand the important role they play in maintaining and promoting the safety of our students. Volunteers must read the suite of policies and procedures in the links in the Child Safety Induction Pack before commencing any work where children are likely to be present.
If you would prefer a hard copy of this pack, please contact the Main office who will provide you with one.
Volunteers can also view the DET Child Safe Standards Training Slide Show.
COMPASS
OSPS uses Compass Student Management System so parents can receive school information, fill in permission forms, pay for events, fill in absence notes, view academic reports and school communications.
Every OSPS family will need to download Compass onto their phones, tablets, laptops or PCs.
Any queries please e-mail the OSPS Compass e-mail address 4823-compass@schools.vic.edu.au
DET LITERACY & NUMERACY TIPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD
LUNCH ORDER PROVIDERS
We are pleased to confirm the following lunch order options for our school community in 2025: TK Tuckshop and Classroom Cuisine will be available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, while Subway will be available on Tuesday and Thursday.
CLASSROOM CUISINE
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
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
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.
OSHC CAMP AUSTRALIA
We are proud to partner with Camp Australia to provide our Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program.
Camp Australia programs are centered on child enrichment, while ensuring a reliable, engaging, and hassle-free OSHC service at our school. Their engaged educators foster a safe, inclusive environment where children can relax, have fun, and grow.
At Your OSHC by Camp Australia, every before school, after school and pupil free day program is tailored to the likes and interests of each child in service. Camp Australia’s educators design enriching experiences to inspire your children’s confidence, independence, and imagination. In any one week, they could be participating in science experiments, active play, creative expression and more – they believe in learning through experience so that each child can grow.
Rocketeers by Camp Australia is a space for children to escape the ordinary and experience the extraordinary during their school holidays. Every school holiday break is a new mission for children to embark upon. With carefully designed programs, directed by the children and informed by family feedback, no two days are the same with Rocketeers. Experiences planned could include games, arts & crafts, sport, excursions, cooking, coding and more.
Click here to find out more about Camp Australia’s program at your school, including hours of operation and fees.
To attend care, you must register your child. Register now for free.
OUT OF HOURS SERVICES
Oakleigh South Primary School venue is host to a variety of service providers. Please note that service providers are not managed or run by Oakleigh South Primary School, they hire our venue. Please use the link to find out further information to get in touch with their service.
PARENT GROUP
All parents are welcome to be involved with their children’s education and the Parent Group provides an opportunity for members to work together to further the interests of their children by:
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- Encouraging social interaction among parents and families.
- Providing resources and facilities for the pupils through fundraising activities
Examples of the wonderful social events and fundraising events organised by parent group are:
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- Prep Welcome BBQ
- Outdoor Movie Night
- Easter Hamper Raffle
- Fete Craft / Mother’s Day Stall
- Family Night Out – i.e Inflatable World
- Father’s Day Breakfast (proceeds donated to charity)
- Trivia Night
- School Disco
- Giving Tree (donated to Salvation Army)
- Christmas Stall
Meetings are advertised in the school newsletter, however we also have a large team of helpers that assist during events and fundraisers who do not attend meetings. Please feel free to contact us if you’d like to find out further information.
Parent Group
PARENT FACEBOOK GROUP – OSPS PARENT COMMUNITY
This group was created during the 2020 year when remote learning commenced as a forum for OSPS parents to engage as a school community and connect. There was overwhelming support to keep this page going while we hopefully enter a COVID normal year of school and education.
Only OSPS parents are able to join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1597982180354198
PARENT OPINION SURVEY
The survey is conducted online, only takes 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time within the fieldwork period on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones. All responses to the survey are anonymous. The online survey is available in a range of languages other than English. These include: Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Chin (hakha), Hindi, Japanese, Somali, Turkish, Punjabi and Greek.
POLICIES
Oakleigh South Primary School has developed policies in line with department regulations.
Oakleigh South Primary School is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where students are safe and feel safe. Our wellbeing policies outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students.
As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at Oakleigh South Primary School we welcome and encourage your feedback.
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, in relation to our school’s policies and procedures, please contact the school via email: oakleigh.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Hard copies of all policies are available to read on request at the Main Office.
The following policies are also available via the links below:
Administration Of Medication Policy
Anaphylaxis Policy
Asthma Policy
Attendance Policy
Bullying Prevention Policy
Camps Excursions Policy
Cash Handling Policy
Complaints Policy
Curriculum Framework Policy
Digital Learning Policy
Dog Policy
Dress Code Policy
Duty Of Care Policy
Electronic Funds Management Policy
First Aid Policy Health Care Needs Policy
Health Care Needs Policy
Homework Policy
Inclusion Diversity Policy
Medication Administration Log
Medication Authority Form
Mobile Phones Policy
Personal Property Policy
Photographing Filming And Recording Students Policy
Purchasing Card Policy
Privacy Collection Notice
Privacy Information For Parents
Refund Policy
Respect For School Staff Policy
School Purchasing Card Policy
Statement Of Values And School Philosophy
Student Health Support Plan
Student Wellbeing And Engagement Policy
Sun Protective Policy
Visitors Policy
Volunteers Policy
Working With Children’s Check Flowchart
Yard Duty Supervision Policy
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Contact School Council
Please e-mail: Attention: School Council
schoolcouncil@oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au
Meeting Dates
OSPS School Council generally meet 6pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at OSPS staffroom.
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- Tuesday 25th March
- Tuesday 20th May
- Tuesday 17th June
- Tuesday 19th August
- Tuesday 21st October
- Tuesday 18th November
- December Meeting TBC
- February 2024 Meeting TBC
The school council meeting dates will be placed in the Compass calendar as soon as they have been confirmed.
We ask that any parents wishing to attend, please notify Ron or the School Council President of their intention, 24 hours notice at the latest prior to the meeting time and date, and that they familiarise themselves with the legislation around visitors to School Council meetings. This can be found in the governance handbook located at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/school-council-training/policy
School Council Election Results 2025 – 2027
The PARENT successful candidates (in surname alphabetical order) are:
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- Andrew Power
- Natalie Lonel
- Saurabh Azad
- Evan Barrett
The DET successful candidates (in surname alphabetical order) are:
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- Erik Albers
- Helen Paroukas
TOTAL MEMBERS
(Parents 8, DET 5, Community 2)
PARENTS
Saurabh Azad
Evan Barrett
Nadia Beauchamp
Melissa Clubb
Jon Couston
Natalie Lonel
Andrew Power
Saurabh Kamtikar
DET
Ron Cantlon (Principal)
Nikki Virtuoso
Erik Albers
Nigel Hooley
Helen Paroukas
COMMUNITY
Parent Group Rep: Nicole Stenton
Community Member: Shyamen Wickramasinghe
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TERM DATES & BELL TIMES
TERM DATES 2025
Term 1:
Begins Wednesday 29th January
Ends Friday 4th April – 2:30pm dismissal
Prep students commence at 9:30am on Thursday 30 January
Term 2:
Begins Tuesday 22nd April
Ends Friday 4th July – 2:30pm dismissal
Term 3:
Begins Monday 21st July
Ends Friday 19th September – 2:30pm dismissal
Term 4:
Begins Monday 6th October
Ends Thursday 18th December – 3:30pm dismissal
BELL & SESSION TIMES
8:45am – Bag bell
9:00am – Start of day / Session 1
9:50am – Session 2
10:40am – Start of recess
11:10am – End of recess / Session 3
12:00pm – Session 4
12:50pm – Lunch eating time
1:00pm – Start of lunch
1:50pm – End of lunch / Session 5
2:40pm – Session 6
3:30pm – End of day bell
UNIFORMS AT PSW
School Uniforms are provided by Primary School Wear (PSW)
New uniforms can be purchased form their outlet store at 1 Age St, Cheltenham or online.
PSW Cheltenham
1 Age St, Cheltenham VIC 3192 (03) 9768 0332
SECOND HAND UNIFORMS
Oakleigh South Primary School parent volunteers run Second Hand Uniform Shop which is located in the junior wing.
If you’d like to volunteer to assist please contact the office. Washed and suitable donations of uniform can be handed in at the office.
Opening hours are: 8.45am to 9.00am on Wednesdays and Fridays.
