Parents
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Parents are welcome to scan and e-mail medical plans to operoo@oakleighsouthps.vic.edu.au
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 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 school via email: oakleigh.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Further information about Child Safe Standards can be found at:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/default.aspx
Oakleigh South Primary School’s commitment to child safety
Oakleigh South Primary School is committed to child safety.
- We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.
- We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.
- We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
- Oakleigh South Primary School is committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.
- Oakleigh South Primary School has robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers.
- Oakleigh South Primary School is committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks.
- We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability, and children who are vulnerable.
- We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.
Compass
OSPS uses Compass 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 Service
The school is using the services of CLASSROOM CUISINE to provide Student Lunches every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY.
Orders must be completed and paid for ONLINE before 8.30am SHARP on the day required.
OSHC Camp Australia – Guiding Children’s Growth
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.
Your OSHC – OSHC that inspires
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 – Extraordinary Holiday Adventures
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.
Auskick – Oakleigh
Basketball – Raptors Basketball Club
Calisthenics – Balmoral
Chess Club – Kids Unlimited
Coding – Code Camp (School Holidays)
Cricket – Emmanuel South Oakelgih Cricket Club
Dance – Mini Groovers
Fit for Kids – Tennis & Soccer
Football – Oakleigh Dragons Junior FC
Japanese – Melbourne International School of Japanese
Jewish R.E – United Jewish Education Board
Netball – Oakleigh South Netball Club – Oakleigh Jets
Soccer – Southern Star Soccer School
The Music School – Keyboard & Guitar
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:
- 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:
- 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 Parent Opinion Survey is an annual survey offered by the Department of Education and Training that is conducted amongst all parents. It is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of parents’ perceptions of school climate, student behaviour, student engagement and this year, experiences of remote and flexible learning. Our school uses the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies.
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.
The following policies are available for your perusal at the office: External Providers Policy, Duty of Care Policy & Procedures, Administration of Medication Policy, Critical incident Plan Policy, Accidents & Incidental Reporting Policy, Working with Children Check Policy.
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, please contact the school via email: oakleigh.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au
The following policies are available via the links below:
Acceptable Use Agreement
Administration Of Medication And Care Of Ill Students Policy
Anaphylaxis Management Policy
Asthma Policy
Attendance Policy
Bullying Prevention Policy
Bushfire Preparedness Policy
Camps Excursions Policy
Cash Handling Policy
Child Safe Code Of Conduct
Child Safe Policy
Child Safety Reporting Obligations Policy And Procedures
Communication Procedures And Schedule
Complaints Policy
COVID 19 Policy
Critical Incident Plan Policy And Procedures
Curriculum Framework Policy
Digital Learning Policy
Dress Code Policy
Duty of Care Policy And Procedures
ESMART Policy
External Providers Policy
Electronic Funds Management Policy
First Aid Policy And Procedures
Health Care Needs Policy
Inclusion And Diversity Policy
Medication Administration Log
Medication Authority Form
Mobile Device Policy
Purchasing Card Policy
Philosophy Enacted
Privacy Collection Notice
Privacy Information For Parents
Privacy Policy
Refund Policy
Statement Of Commitment To Child Safe HR Management And Recruitment Practices
Statement Of Values And School Philosophy
Student Health Support Plan
Student Wellbeing And Engagement Policy
Sun Protection Policy
Visitors Policy
Volunteers Policy
Working With Children Check Policy And Procedures
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.
Tuesday 21st March
Tuesday 16th May
Tuesday 20th June
Tuesday 15th August
Tuesday 24th October
Tuesday 21th 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 Membership 2023
The first meeting for the new “School Council Year” – 21st March.
A Schedule 7: School Council Members has been published here.
School Council Election Results 2023
The PARENT successful candidates (in surname alphabetical order) are:
- Jordan Argiriou
- Jennie Kim-Ross
- Nicole Stenton
- Brendon Wood
The DET successful candidates (in surname alphabetical order) are:
- Erik Albers
- Helen Paroukas
TOTAL MEMBERS AS OF 21st FEBRUARY 2023
(Parents 8, DET 5, Community 2)
PARENTS
Jordan Argiriou
Nadia Beauchamp
Melissa Clubb
Jon Couston
Jennie Kim-Ross
Sri Reddy
Nicole Stenton
Brendon Wood
DET
Ron Cantlon (Principal)
Nikki Virtuoso
Erik Albers
Anthony Rowe
Helen Paroukas
COMMUNITY
Parent Group Rep:
Community Member:
Term Dates & Bells
Term Dates
2023
Term 1 – Monday 30 January – Thursday 6 April
Term 2 – Monday 24 April – Friday 23 June 2.30pm
Term 3 –Monday 10 July – Friday 15 September 2.30pm
Term 4 –Monday 2 October to Tuesday 19 December 3.30pm
Bell Session & Times
8.45am Bag bell
9.00am Start of day bell
9.00am Session 1
9.50am Session 2
10.40am Start of recess bell
11.10am End of recess bell
11.10am Session 3
12.00pm Session 4
12.50pm Lunch eating time bell
1.00pm Start of lunch
1.50pm End of lunch bell
1.50pm Session 5
2.40pm Session 6
3.30pm End of day bell
Uniforms 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
Uniforms Second Hand
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.
