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The Oak Leaf |
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Address: Willett Avenue, Oak Park VIC 3046
T:(03) 9306 9182 E: [email protected] |
Issue 28
September 11th 2026 |
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Oak Park Primary School will work collaboratively to provide a stimulating, safe and challenging learning environment that promotes resilient, innovative thinkers.
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Calendar of Events
Term 3 September 2026
October 2026
Principal's Column
Illness in the Community – Reminders & Medication Policy We have seen a noticeable increase in student and staff illness across the school this term. The flu, alongside other seasonal winter bugs, continues to circulate within our community. To help keep our classrooms safe and operational, the school is maintaining our standard health protocols - including an emphasis on regular hand hygiene, continuous air purification and ventilation, and proper respiratory etiquette (coughing into elbows and disposing of tissues immediately). We have recently observed instances of students being sent to school carrying paracetamol or ibuprofen to self-administer throughout the day. Please note that students are not permitted to carry or self-administer any form of medication at school. We ask that all families remain vigilant at home and keep students at home if they show any signs of illness. Students who become unwell during the school day will be cared for in the sick bay and parents will be contacted to collect them. Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation in keeping our school community safe and healthy. Student Uniform Policy Review – Community Survey School Council is currently reviewing our Student Uniform Policy to ensure it continues to reflect the needs and expectations of our current school community. The implementation of our uniform policy plays an important role in enhancing student safety, supporting group security, and helping our students foster a strong sense of collective identity and pride in our school. While there are no plans to change our school colours, uniform supplier, or the affordability of our items, we are keen to gather your feedback on how the policy is set out and implemented day-to-day. As part of our commitment to keeping school wear accessible, we will also continue to support and encourage families to source plain, unbranded navy items for shorts, trackpants, and leggings from local retailers. We value your input in shaping our school guidelines. Please take a few minutes to complete our brief survey. We’ll seek responses until the beginning of Term 4. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. SURVEY LINK Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee: Term 4 Working Bee - 18th October Join us for our final working bee of the year as we work together to spruce up our school grounds and facilities. Save the Date: Sunday, 18th October We have two main projects planned for the day to suit different skill sets:
To help us plan for catering and project logistics, please contact Chris at [email protected] to confirm your attendance and let us know which task you would like to jump on. Kind regards, Michael Gill Principal WHAT'S HAPPENING @ OAK PARK
WHOLE SCHOOL
Assembly Timetable
School Concert 2026
Concert Dates
Tuesday 15th September - SOLD OUT Wednesday 16th September Shows begin at 6:30pm (Students need to be dropped off earlier, details will be provided in the school newsletter) All students to attend both nights. If your family is attending one night please drop off your child at the theatre on the second night to ensure each dance is performed as rehearsed. 
Hairstyle Requirements
Also a huge thank you to Phil Callaghan for creating our Shrek t-shirt merch! These t-shirts display every grades performance song and are available to purchase for students and adults, we would love a sea of Shrek green in the audience on concert night, please support the school and purchase a keepsake from the concert. T-shirts are available to buy in all sizes in the Clocktower foyer on both performance nights!
Tickets on Sale now!
Book Shrek JR. Tickets Online We expect both performances to sell out, so we strongly recommend purchasing your tickets as soon as sales open. Where Do I Buy Tickets? All concert tickets must be purchased through the Clocktower Theatre. For new families, please note that tickets cannot be purchased through the Oak Park Primary School office. Also if your child is performing onstage they do not require a ticket, tickets are for audience members only. If you have any difficulties purchasing tickets or have questions about your booking, please contact the Clocktower Theatre Box Office directly on (03) 9243 9191. 3 Ways to Purchase Your Tickets Option 1 – Book Online (highly recommend) This is the quickest and easiest way to purchase your tickets. Book Shrek JR. Tickets Online If you have trouble with the link:
Option 2 – Book by Phone Call the Clocktower Theatre Box Office on (03) 9243 9191. Option 3 – Purchase at the Box Office Tickets can also be purchased in person from: Clocktower Theatre Box Office 750 Mount Alexander Road Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 Important Ticket Information Maximum of 4 Tickets Per Family As previously communicated to families, the 4-ticket-per-family limit was due to be lifted Tuesday, 1st of September at 10am, allowing families to purchase any remaining tickets. However, with only 16 tickets remaining, we have decided to keep the 4-ticket-per-family limit in place until further notice. We understand some families may be hoping to purchase additional tickets, and we will provide an update if more tickets become available for purchase. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to give as many families as possible the opportunity to see our amazing Shrek JNR performances. Ticket Prices
Which Night Should I Attend? All students perform on both nights, so families can choose whichever performance night suits them best. If your family is attending one night of the concert your child still needs to be dropped off at the theatre on the second night. Grade 5/6 Main Characters: If your child is a Grade 5/6 Main Character and you are unsure which night they perform their main character role, please check the attached file before purchasing your tickets. Costumes list (Now Overdue) Students needed to have brought their required basic costume clothing items to school by Friday 14 August. All Grade Costume Details: here Grade 5/6 Costume Requirements: here Grade 5/6 Main Character Costumes: here Dress Rehearsal Excursion There will be a full dress rehearsal during school time on the first day of the school concert, Tuesday 15th September. All grades will catch a bus to the Clocktower Theatre and rehearse in full costume on the stage. It is crucial that all students attend this full dress rehearsal which will help the production run smoothly. All students to be picked up from school at 3:30pm as usual. Concert DVD/USB Available to purchase We strongly recommend families order a DVD of the concert. Students LOVE to watch the show over and over with family and friends. It’s a wonderful keepsake and also great to have a copy of the show for family members who can’t attend concert nights. There is also the bonus of the staff video on the DVD which is always popular with the students- hilarious! DVD/USB orders will be given to all families on Tuesday 1st September. Concert Merch! We have the help of our talented parent and t-shirt printing extraordinaire Phil Callaghan to help us create some Shrek merch for students and families. Please watch out for our Compass note with details on how to order! This merch is not just for students, we would love a sea of green in the audience on the night to support our school! SHREK Jnr Concert rehearsal
Our Shrek Jr Concert is fast approaching. We have our excursion to the Clocktower Centre for our dress rehearsal on Tuesday the 15th of September. To support students with the excursion to the Clocktower Centre, please find attached a concert rehearsal social story. We are looking forward to seeing everyone on stage! 
Footy Colours Day Sausage Sizzle
As part of our Footy Colours Day celebrations on the last day of term (Friday 18th September), we are having a sausage sizzle lunch. We have 4 options available: - 1 sausage in bread (halal friendly) - 2 sausages in bread (halal friendly) OR - 1 vegetarian sausage in bread - 2 vegetarian sausages in bread No canteen will be running on the last day of term. All orders must be placed by Friday 11th September. Please pay for orders via Compass in the events section. Classroom teachers will have a list of all students with orders and we will continue to send reminders. If your child requires any special dietary requirements that aren't accounted for (e.g. gluten-free), please email me directly: [email protected]. We will do our best to cater for everyone, but can only do so with plenty of notice. 
Parent Opinion Survey
You are invited to participate in the annual Parent / Carer Opinion Survey. Your opinions are important to us, and your feedback will assist our school in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of the school climate, student behaviour, and student engagement. The survey will be conducted online and only takes 20 minutes to complete. The Parent / Carer Opinion Survey will be open online from Monday 17 August to Friday 18 September 2026. To complete the survey, simply: 1. Click on the link below, or copy and paste the text into your browser. This link will take you directly to the survey. https://research.orima.com/parent 2. Select the School name: Oak Park Primary School 3. Enter the School PIN below. PIN: 957888 4. When complete, please click on the ‘Submit’ button at the end of the survey to submit your answers. Please note that the survey will time out after 60 minutes of inactivity. PLEASE NOTE: Only one parent / carer from your household is invited to complete the survey on behalf of the student’s family. Please reach out to your child’s teacher, or the school if your child’s family lives in two separate households, so both households can have the opportunity to provide their feedback. The survey is conducted anonymously, and it is important to our school that you complete the survey as honestly as possible. ORIMA Research, a private research company, is conducting this survey on behalf of the Department of Education. ORIMA Research Pty Ltd has not been and will not be provided with the contact details, names or any other personal identifying information about the parents / carers invited to complete the survey.
Trivia Night
EARLY YEARS NEWS
Maths Competition
AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS TRUST COMPETITION PILOT JUNIOR We are excited to invite students in Years 1 and 2 to participate in the new Australian Mathematics Trust Junior Competition pilot. The competition will be held at school on Monday 19 October (Term 4, Week 3). Students who enjoy mathematics and challenging themselves with mathematical problems are encouraged to participate. As this is a pilot competition, there is no cost for families. If you would like to enrol your child, please complete the Google Form below by Friday 11 September so that we can finalise entries. https://forms.gle/aNRjcMLcZp8NLJdZA Kind regards, Amy Devlin Leading Teacher Grade 1 and 2 Inquiry – Stormwater Story incursion
As part of our Inquiry learning in Mapping Our Place, our Grade 1 and 2 students have been exploring our local community and developing a deeper understanding of the places and environments that surround us. This term, students took part in the Stormwater Story incursion, facilitated by the Merri Creek Management Committee. Students explored how people interact with the environment and had an opportunity to add different types of pollution to a bowl of water representing the creek, including grass clippings and oil. This helped them see how everyday human activities can affect the health and quality of our waterways. Students were also shown a map of the local region, helping them understand the connection between the Merri Creek and the places where they live and learn. They discovered that what happens in our local streets, parks and neighbourhoods can ultimately have an impact on the creek. Students finished the incursion with a greater appreciation of their responsibility to care for our local environment and a commitment to making choices that help keep our waterways clean. Many thanks to Julia from the Merri Creek Management Committee for facilitating this wonderful incursion and helping our students make meaningful connections between their learning and the local environment. 
COMMUNITY NEWS
Family Portrait Fundraiser
Oak Park Primary School is having a Family Portrait Fundraiser with Aver & Line Photography on 24 October 2026! Booking link coming soon — limited sessions available!
Pascoe Vale Little Athletics Club is a part of the Coburg Little Athletics Centre.
We’re holding our Come & Try Day, and we’d love to invite children and families from the community to come along and give Little Athletics a try. Saturday 12 September, 9am–12pm: Harold Stevens Athletics Track, Outlook Road, Coburg Ages 5–16. All abilities welcome Try a selection of track and field events, free two-week trial available Registration required: [email protected] It’s a friendly opportunity for local kids to try athletics, learn some new skills and see whether Little Athletics is for them. 
Moonee Valley Neighbourhood Policing Forum
Oak Park Saints Cricket Club
Merri-Bek Birrarung Fest
Oak Park Saints Basketball Club
Glenroy Neighbourhood House
Moonee Valley YMCA
School Contacts
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