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The Oak Leaf |
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Address: Willett Avenue, Oak Park VIC 3046
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Issue 17
June 13th 2025 |
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 2 June 2025
July 2025
Term 3
August 2025
September 2025
Term 4 October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
Principal's Column
Changes to Maths Reporting, Three becomes one! The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) recently published its revised mathematics curriculum (Mathematics curriculum 2.0). All Victorian government schools will start using the Mathematics curriculum 2.0 in 2024 or 2025. At Oak Park we are using the revised mathematics curriculum for school reporting from Semester 1 2025. On your child's previous report, the teacher reported against the 3 strands of the achievement standard for mathematics (Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability). Under the Mathematics curriculum 2.0, your child’s teacher will report against the achievement standard as a whole, providing a single, aggregated score. As the achievement standards reported on have changed, the first time you receive a report under the Mathematics 2.0 curriculum, it will only show achievement and not progress. For all reports after this, progress will be shown against the single achievement standard. The VCAA made these changes to help teachers plan their teaching and learning programs in mathematics, giving them more flexibility to support students to link ideas within mathematics and also with other curriculum areas. Some students’ previous strengths (e.g. Statistics and Probability) might not be obvious in an aggregated result. As a school, we have completed professional learning and worked hard to triangulate our learning data, using at least three different forms of assessment to produce the aggregated Mathematics result for students. For further information, refer to the department’s policy on Reporting Student Achievement and Progress Foundation to 10. Student Led Conferences
On Wednesday, 25th June 2025, we will be holding our student-led conferences. These take place after you have received your child’s Semester 1 report and provide an opportunity for you and your child to meet with the classroom teacher. This is a pupil-free day (no classes will be running), but your child is expected to attend their conference. If you require care for your child on the day, Team Kids will be operating. Why are they called student-led conferences? The students will lead the start of the conference, showcasing their learning from Semester 1. Students in the junior grades (up to Grade 3/4) will use the Seesaw app to share their learning journey across a range of curriculum areas. Students in Grades 5/6 will use Google Classroom to present their learning. Will I get a chance to talk with my child’s teacher about how they are going? Yes. Once your child has shared their learning, you will have an opportunity to discuss their progress with the teacher. Please be mindful that your child will be present, so keep the conversation focused on celebrating their achievements and identifying future goals. Students will walk away feeling more confident if the focus is on their strengths rather than their weaknesses. How long does the conference go for? The conference lasts for 15 minutes. The student component will take approximately 5-7 minutes, with the remaining time allocated for discussion with the classroom teacher. We ask that you respect the short time frame, as delays can have a flow-on effect. For example, some families have back-to-back appointments with other teachers, and we don’t want anyone to miss their time slot. It may also impact the teacher’s ability to take a toilet or lunch break. If you feel more time is needed, please arrange an alternative time with the teacher to continue the conversation. Can I speak with the specialist teachers? Yes. Specialist teachers will not be taking bookings, but they will be available in the library for drop-in visits. You are not required to meet with them, but they will be available if you have any questions. How do I book a time with the classroom teacher? Bookings will be available via the Compass app from Wednesday 4thJune 2025. If you have any trouble booking, please contact the office. While we are unable to book times for parents, we are always happy to help you navigate the booking function on the app. Upcoming Open Streets Event Thursday June 26th – Supported by Dr Cranky
Riding, walking or scooting to school is a great way to start your day. We want to make sure every student at Oak Park Primary School can do just that, so we’ve partnered with Merri Bek City Council and charity organisation Dr Cranky’s to run a FREE School Bike Checks.
Dr Cranky’s will fix bikes and if you don’t have a bike, they can provide a second-hand bike at no cost! Their first visit for 2025 is Thursday June 19th before school (near the basketball court) and at our Open Street event Thursday, June 26th. So if your bike needs some repair, please come and engage with Bart and his awesome team! Working Bee
Working Bee – Sunday June 29th – 8AM till Midday, Volunteers wanted! Thanks to those that have already confirmed their attendance! Join us for a working bee on Sunday, June 29th. 8AM till Midday. Help spruce up our school with projects including: • painting outdoor benches • garden bed maintenance • pressure washing • replacing playground edging - supervised by maintenance staff. Sausage sizzle provided for all volunteers, students can attend but need to be supervised by parents. Please contact Chris at [email protected] to confirm your attendance and let us know which project suits your skillset. 
Kind regards,
Michael Gill Principal WHAT'S HAPPENING @ OAK PARK
WHOLE SCHOOL
Assembly Timetable
Winter School Sports Fixture
Breakfast Club
Breakfast club will not run on Tuesday 17th June due to planned staff leave. Bunnings Sausage Sizzle – Volunteers Needed
Oak Park Primary School will be hosting a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle on Sunday 15th June at the Coburg store. We need volunteers to help in the tent from 7:30am to 5:30pm working 2 hour shifts. If you can help on the day, please reach out via email with the following details; - Name - Phone number - What times work best for you - Is there someone you prefer to work with (get a couple of friends to volunteer with you) If you can’t help on the day, but still want to support our fundraising, we would gratefully accept any cash donations to assist purchasing supplies for the sausage sizzle. Please email John at [email protected] Thank you, PFA EARLY YEARS NEWS
Foundation
Milo Monkey Mania To celebrate learning the 26 letters and their dominant sound, the Foundation students attended Milo Monkey’s surprise party on Wednesday 11th June. Students dressed up as their favourite Little Learners Love Literacy character - we had Leo Lion, Roxy Rabbit, Ally Alligator and Oscar Octopus just to name a few. Students participated in a range of party games including decorating Milo Monkey biscuits, pass the parcel and craft activities. The Grade 6 buddies even joined in for a scavenger hunt around the school. Thanks to all those who helped to put the amazing costumes together. It was a great day enjoyed by all! 
SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Year 6-7 Transition
YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION TIMELINE: Tuesday 1st July: Oak Park Primary School will inform parents/carers of their childs Year 7 placement offer for the 2026 school year. Friday 25th July: Closing date for parents/carers to lodge a written appeal with their preferred Secondary School Tuesday 9th December: Secondary Schools host an Orientation Day for Year 6 students Year 7 SEAL Program
Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) How to apply to the SEAL Program at Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College: 
Academy of Mary Immaculate
The Academy of Mary Immaculate still have spaces available at Year 7 for 2026 and if there are families who are still considering secondary schools for their daughters, private tours are available. Applications for Year 7 2027 are now open and close on the 15 August 2025. Our Talk and Tours are full until August; however, a private tour to anyone seeking enrolment for Year 7 2027 may contact the school on the direct number: 9412 7154. Alexandra Cowin College Registrar / School Engagement Leader 88 Nicholson Street Fitzroy VIC 3065 T: +61 3 9412 7100 www.academy.vic.edu.au St Aloysius College
SPECIALISTS
Japanese
In Japanese, the grade 3/4 students have been enjoying the classic folktale The Big Turnip (大い かぶ). Through this story, they have been learning and practising vocabulary such as animal names, family member terms, and simple repetitive language structures in Japanese. Next week, students will put their creativity into action by developing their own “big” stories. They will invent new characters and objects to “pull,” using the language they've been learning to create and read their original versions of the tale—all in Japanese! I’m excited to see the wonderful stories they’ll create! Performing Arts
Dance Club continues to be the Friday lunchtime highlight for many of our students! Our four Performing Arts Captains are organised and ready for 30 minutes of non-stop dance to have students in all year levels ready to get active and enjoy the moves. Performing Arts Captains also hand out certificates for great dancing so come and join in the fun at Friday lunchtime, second half of lunch!
A shout out to our Performing Arts Captains Ava, Frankie, Jasmine and Indie for your enthusiasm each week at this popular student-led club! 
Visual Arts - Art Show
SAVE THE DATE: We are thrilled to announce that Oak Park Primary School’s 2025 Art Show will be held in Term 4 on Thursday 23rd October! This year’s theme, “Great Southern Land – Beach to Bush”, celebrates all things Aussie and will showcase a stunning collection of student artworks inspired by our beautiful country. The Art Show is not just a celebration of creativity – it’s also a fundraising event to support our school. Families will need to purchase tickets to attend (more info to be announced around ticketing/entry), and every student will have one special artwork framed as a keepsake to commemorate the event. On the night, there will be plenty to enjoy including a sausage sizzle, refreshments, and a variety of raffles and silent auctions. We’re very excited to announce that some of the amazing items up for auction include:
Students have already begun working on their incredible artworks and are buzzing with excitement to share them with you at the Art Show. They are looking forward to seeing the reactions from parents and other family members, when they see their awesome artworks on display in the school gymnasium. If you or your business would like to donate items towards the raffle or silent auction, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact David Flint (Visual Arts Teacher) at [email protected] More information will about the Art Show will be available in coming weeks and will be made available via newsletters and Compass. Thank you for supporting the Visual Arts Program at Oak Park Primary – we can’t wait to see you at the big event. 
COMMUNITY NEWS
TeamKids
P.F.A
We are always super excited to welcome new members and new ideas. PFA meeting schedule 2025 as follows:
Feel free to reach out to PFA at [email protected] 
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
AUSKICK
PARENT & CARER ADHD WORKSHOPS
School Contacts
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