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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 22
August 1st 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
Assembly Timetable
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! Book Week Parade
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. 
2026 Enrolments
If you are enrolling your child in 2026, please email Fran at [email protected] or call in to the Office to collect an enrolment form. All enrolments should now have been forwarded to [email protected] or hard copies may be handed in to the Office. Coffee Van
Every Thursday This Term, Summit Avenue We’re excited to welcome back Thanks a Latte coffee van. Every Thursday morning this term, they’ll be set up in the vehicle loop on Summit Avenue, serving warm drinks to our school community. As the colder weather sets in, it’s a perfect way to start the day with a hot coffee or chocolate. 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! Book Club
Today, Friday 1st August is the last day for Book Club orders. No late orders can be accepted. 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. 
Athletics Carnival
Team Kids
MISSION POSSIBLE: STEM CLUB ADVENTURE SERIES This term will be off the charts with our STEM Club Adventure Series 🧪🔬🧬💡 Join us as we embark on an EPIC four-part mission, where we'll activate new STEM realms by CRACKING codes, SOLVING puzzles and INVENTING clever ways to succeed in each mission 🕵️♂️ Our ADVENTURE starts HERE – www.teamkids.com.au/venues 
EARLY YEARS NEWS
Hot Chip Snack – Foundation
6 days to go until the 100 Days of School celebration on Wednesday 6th August. We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up in their best 100 year old outfits and don’t miss out on appetising hot chips snack – make sure you send in the $2 payment and consent form by Friday 1st August. PLEASE NOTE: Please ensure your child brings a healthy lunch to school to eat at the usual lunch break. The hot chips will be served during Session 3 (12:15) while the students watch a movie. Please see your classroom teacher if you have any questions. Kate, Jasmyn and Sarah 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 Year 5/6 Sovereign Hill
This week, our Year 5/6 students travelled back in time on a memorable excursion to Sovereign Hill, as part of our inquiry into Australia’s history from Colony to Federation. Immersed in the sights and sounds of the 1850s goldfields, we experienced the thrill of panning for gold, explored the depths of an underground mine, and took part in a lively re-enactment of the Eureka Stockade. We also watched a spectacular gold pouring demonstration and enjoyed a sweet visit to the Old Lollyshop, where toffee apples were a clear favourite. This hands-on experience brought stories from the Victorian Gold Rush to life, and we’re excited to continue exploring this fascinating chapter of Australia’s past.
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 ! Performing Arts
Dance Semester Has Begun! This term in Performing Arts, it’s all about dance- and what a fantastic start we’ve had! All students, from our youngest to our seniors, are stepping, spinning, and stomping their way through an exciting cultural dance unit. Our junior students are diving into Australian Bushdancing and discovering the importance of dance in our Indigenous culture. They’re learning how dance has been used for storytelling, celebration, and connection for thousands of years. Meanwhile, our senior students are busy “Dancing Around the World”, exploring a variety of dance styles from different cultures. Each week will bring new steps, music, and traditions to experience and celebrate. To kick off the term, all students came together to learn the famous Australian bushdance, the Heel and Toe Polka- and what a fantastic time we had! There was laughter, plenty of spinning, and even a few fancy moves. We can’t wait to see the skills, teamwork, and joy that will come from this term’s dance journey. Watch this space for more photos and updates as we continue dancing our way around Australia – and the world! If you want to dance the Heel and Toe at home, here is the version we used (junior students had the play speed reduced to 70%) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riZq0VKk5cg 
Visual Arts
Art Show - SAVE THE DATE 
COMMUNITY NEWS
Oak Park Early Learning
Penola Saints
Glenroy West Kindergarten
Ace Fun Tennis School
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] 
School Contacts
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