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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 14
May 17th 2024 |
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
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Principal's Column
Maths Dispositions in Classrooms This week, we began our focus on an important learning disposition: "Is willing to take risks and learn from mistakes." We believe that fostering a positive attitude towards maths learning involves encouraging students to step out of their comfort zones. Taking risks in their learning journey helps students develop resilience and a growth mindset. We emphasise that making mistakes is a valuable part of the learning process, providing opportunities for growth and deeper understanding. Teachers will be incorporating activities and discussions around this disposition in the classroom. We encourage you to support this at home by praising effort, celebrating mistakes as learning opportunities, and discussing what can be learned from these experiences. Together, let's inspire our students to embrace challenges and grow from their mistakes. Thanks for your support on the Professional Practice Day! I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the parents and carers who brought their children to school on our Professional Practice Day for reading assessments. Your cooperation and commitment play a crucial role in supporting our educational efforts. This support assists teachers' workload and allows them to focus on providing thorough and accurate assessments. A really positive use of the day, selected via consultation with our teaching staff. A special thanks goes to Team Kids for their excellent preparation and care. Their readiness to assist students on-site ensured that the assessments could be conducted smoothly and effectively. Interschool Chess Win! We are thrilled to share the fantastic news of our recent victory at the Inter-school Chess Tournament. Competing against four other schools, including Coburg West and Brunswick South West Primary, our team emerged triumphant. A special thank you to Grant for organising such a well-run and enjoyable event, Sally for help with setup the night prior, Sue for her education support and parents that attended on the day. Congratulations to all our players for their outstanding performances and contributions on the day. Your dedication and hard work truly paid off, bringing pride to our school. Well done to everyone involved! Some of the triumphant team pictured below. 
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Stay well this winter
We’ve had a number of unwell students recently, which have required to be picked up by families due to the severity of their illness. Here are some reminders and ways we can aim to stay healthy during the current cold and flu season. Symptoms of influenza (flu) can hit very quickly and may last several weeks. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting the flu. Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs and pharmacies, many of which can also provide COVID-19 vaccinations. Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. Some people are more at risk of complications from flu and are eligible for free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program. The state Government is making sure more Victorians can access rapid antigen tests (RATs) free of charge through their local council. Presently all Victorians are eligible to pick up two free packets of RATs through their local council to help with early detection and treatment of COVID-19. The council RAT distribution program is currently operating across more than 200 local sites, such as libraries and council customer service centres. The program is now open to all Victorians with all eligibility requirements now removed. Parents, carers and students are also encouraged to practice prevention measures, including: · washing and sanitising hands regularly · avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands · covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing · staying home if unwell and consulting a general practitioner (GP) or Nurse-on-call as required · staying up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. School Council Sub Committees After our recent school council meeting, we are seeking school community members to support decision making by potentially joining a subcommittee. Subcommittees are advisory bodies to the School Council. They assist council with performing their duties and functions, and are generally established to support school council in specific areas. Subcommittee membership is open to non-school-council members: providing the opportunity for the school community to be involved in school council matters. The school council decides the purpose and terms of reference of a subcommittee has the final responsibility for decisions. It is a great way to support the school if you have a passion, interest or expertise within a specific area. A subcommittee usually meets between a school council meeting, at 3:45pm after the end of the school day. Meetings can be online or in-person. As such we are hoping to find some community members to join the proposed sub-committees below: Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Sub-Committee This subcommittee’s role is to support school council to provide a quality and value for money OSHC service for the school community, working with members of the current provider Team Kids. Policy Development Sub-Committee The Policy Review and Development sub-committee helps develop school policies supported by Department of Education templates and to maintain oversight of the policy review timelines. Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee The purpose of the sub-committee is to make recommendations to Council on matters relating to school buildings, grounds, landscaping, gardens and play areas. Planning working bee events and assisting on the day would also form the work of this sub-committee. If you have an interest in joining any of the above subcommittees, please email me using the link. If we get enough interested parties we can form the Sub-Committees and work together to further support School Council to make Oak Park even better. Kind regards, Michael Gill Principal ENROLMENT & TRANSITION INFORMATION
School Tours
School Tours for prospective 2025 families are happening on the following dates, starting at 10am. 24th May, 7th Jun, & 21st Jun. April 26th and May 10th Tours are fully booked We ask parents to register to attend a school tour by emailing Fran at [email protected] 
2025 Enrolments
2025 Enrolments are now open. Please email Fran at [email protected] for enrolment information. For new families to the school, please check your designated neighbourhood school at www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au All enrolments must be submitted by Friday 26th July. Year 6-7 Transition
A reminder that Applications for Year 6-7 need to have been handed in to the Office by today, Friday 10th May Government Secondary College applications will be forwarded to the nominated Secondary College by Oak Park Primary School. Oak Park Primary School will advise families of the outcome of their Application via letter after the 17th July. Those families whose child has a confirmed enrolment at a Private or Catholic College are asked to still forward the Application noting this, into the Office by today also. Should you require any further information please contact Fran at [email protected] WHOLE SCHOOL
WHAT'S COMING UP
Assembly Timetable
Premier’s Reading Challenge
National Simultaneous Storytime
On Wednesday May 22 all students at Oak Park Primary School will be participating in the National Simultaneous Storytime. Students in their grades will read this year’s book Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker and complete a follow up activity.
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, family day cares, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Now in its 24th successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Foundation to Year 6. By facilitating NSS we aim to:
Kind regards, Amy Devlin Zoe Update
Zoe has been attending Japanese with all grade 3/4 classes this term. She likes to be in the middle of the action and is quite comfortable having a rest too! Zoe is yet to follow instructions in Japanese, but Nat will keep working on her 😉.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
3/4 Incursion- Maps and Mayhem
To support our learning in Mathematics and Inquiry, Year 3/4 students had an exciting ‘Maps and Mayhem’ incursion last week! With the support of Supreme Incursions, we all took part in a fun scavenger hunt around the school. We practised using a compass, developed our understanding of grid coordinates within maps, recognised directions and had a go at identifying various flags to help us solve the clues within the scavenger hunt. Everyone was very engaged and even the teachers worked alongside students to solve some of the riddles! The incursion helped students learn more about reading maps and understanding geographical features. It was a fun and memorable incursion! 
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Community News
Victoria Police Sentiment Survey
The Rotary Club of Pascoe Vale, in conjunction with The University of Melbourne Departments of Audiology and Speech Pathology, Optometry and Vision Sciences, will be running Free children's Hearing and Vision tests for children between the ages of 3.5 - 7 years. A project that we have run successfully over many years. When: Saturday 4th. May 2024 9.00am till 4.00pm *Due to continued COVID concerns only one family member to accompany the child please* Where: Pascoe Vale Primary School 411-429 Reynard St, Pascoe Vale South Off-street parking available. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CRGPW Bookings open 9.00am Thursday 25th. April 2024 On average, one third of children tested required further consultation or treatment. Early intervention and identification can have a significant positive impact on a child’s education. 
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