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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 24
August 15th 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 3 August 2025
September 2025
Term 4 October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
WHAT'S HAPPENING @ OAK PARK
WHOLE SCHOOL
Principal's Column
Sunday August 31st – 8AM till Midday, Volunteers wanted! Join us for a working bee to help spruce up our Sustainability orchard (behind the gym) to re-open for student use. Tasks include: Tree pruning
Please contact Chris at [email protected] to confirm your attendance and let us know which project suits your skillset. 
Kind regards,
Michael Gill Principal Assembly Timetable
Athletics Carnival
Book Week Parade
On Week 5 Friday August 22nd 9:10-10:00am please join us at our school gymnasium for our 2025 Book Week Parade! This year the theme of The Children's Book Council of Australia is 'Book An Adventure'. Students are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character that goes on an adventure. It is great if students can bring their book along that matches their costume inspiration. We look forward to this much anticipated annual school event! https://cbca.org.au/childrens-book-week/ The Great Book Swap
On the Tuesday 19th August 2025, Oak Park Primary School will be participating in The Great Book Swap! This event supports fundraising efforts for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, a charity that provides culturally relevant reading materials to students in rural and remote communities around Australia. This will be a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with new reading materials, whilst contributing to a worthwhile fundraising event. Over the next 3 weeks, we ask students to bring in books from home, that they are happy to donate to the cause. Students can give any book donations in the drop off boxes next to the office. We will then conduct our Great Book Swap during lunchtime on Tuesday 19th of August 2025. Students are asked to bring in some money on the day and each book will be sold for $1 each. Book donations will be accepted at the office until Wednesday 13th August. Thank you in advance for supporting our efforts to promote reading in our school and contribute to the important work of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation! 
PJ Day
Thank You for Supporting Wear Your PJs to School Day! A huge thank you to our wonderful school community for getting behind Wear Your PJs to School Day! Together, we raised over $480, with every dollar going directly to support The Smily Family charity. Your generosity will help make a difference for families in need, and your enthusiasm made the day extra special. It was heartwarming to see our school filled with colourful PJs, big smiles, and a shared spirit of kindness. Thank you for helping us turn a fun day into a meaningful contribution! From the 5/6 Fundraising Team 
Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day is an annual fundraising campaign by the Cancer Council in Australia to raise money for cancer research and support services. The daffodil is a symbol of hope and resilience for those affected by cancer. Many in our community have been affected by cancer, and we encourage all to donate and show support. One of our community/family members has recently undergone treatment for this insidious disease and will be fundraising to support advancements in life-saving cancer research. Across the month of August, she will be walking 106 kilometres for the on average 106 Victorians who are diagnosed with Cancer every day! Please help her in her wonderful fundraising efforts by donating and providing hope for a cancer-free future and for all those impacted by cancer. Alternatively, join in for a walk! Click the link below to donate and read Eugenie’s story https://www.daffodilday.com.au/s/107133/23232 
SPFA - School Disco
IT’S DISCO TIME! School Disco – Friday 29th August Get ready to light up the dance floor with your best moves, coolest outfits, and biggest smiles! 🎧 Featuring OPPS's very own DJ Steph & DJ Liam – bringing the beats, the bass, and the party vibes! 🕒 Two Epic Sessions
Lights, music, dancing, and fun with all your friends – don’t miss the biggest school party of the year! Let’s make it a night to remember! 
Uniform Provider
You can view Oak Park Primary School’s online uniform portal via the link below: https://www.lowes.com.au/schools-online/oak-park-primary-school Existing back orders – These will continue to be fulfilled and delivered to schools by APLUS Schoolwear. 
Coffee Van
Every Thursday morning this Term, Summit Avenue in the vehicle loop We’re excited to welcome back Thanks a Latte coffee van, serving warm drinks to the Community Thanks a Latte have been long-time supporters of our Open Streets events, and we’re thrilled to continue partnering with them. We look forward to seeing you there! Trivia Night
On Friday 5th September, the PFA will be hosting a Trivia Night at the Oak Park Community Sports Club. Please see the flyer for further information. This will be a fun night, so get together with your friends and organise a table. 
TeamKids
TeamKids is celebrating Book Week 2025 with a special day of adventure on Thu, 21st Aug! This year’s theme is ‘Book an Adventure,’ so you’re invited to dive into scavenger hunts, map-making, comic strips, dress-ups, & more! BOOK NOW to join the fun at TeamKids Oak Park Primary 👉 www.teamkids.com.au/venues/oak-park-primary-oshc-5/ 
EARLY YEARS NEWS
Foundation
Foundation Father's Day/Special Person's BBQ On Wednesday, your child took home an invitation (attached) to our Foundation Father's Day BBQ. Each Foundation student can bring along a special person in their life to celebrate with. We will be having a BBQ and games on the oval. Date: Thursday the 4th of September Time: 2.45pm – 3.20pm For more details please see attached! We can't wait to celebrate with you, Kate, Jasmyn and Sara 
SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Year 6-7 Transition
YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION TIMELINE: Tuesday 9th December: Secondary Schools host an Orientation Day for Year 6 students SPECIALISTS
Physical Education
Athletics Carnival We are excited to announce the return of our annual athletics carnival! Details:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eEh5qXMTQ0-kEVANdHsAkurQFTsAUFdN5Yx6ScCHt8E/edit?usp=sharing Please note, to be able to volunteer on the day you will need a current Working with Children's Check and have a copy of it (or the receipt of it) to the office. Thank you ! Visual Art
Art Show - SAVE THE DATE 
COMMUNITY NEWS
Congratulation
Huge CONGRATULATIONS to one of our ex-students, Keira Branagan (the family are still one of our Oak Park Primary School families). As a member of Keilor Football Club in the EDFL, and a BIG V superstar, Keira was a part of the undefeated Victorian Team at the Under 12 Girls School Sport Australia Carnival. What a great effort, well done Keira! 
School Contacts
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