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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 26
August 23rd 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
Term 3 Events:
Term 4 Events:
Principal's Column
Book Parade and Book Swap – Thank You!
A big thank you to all the parents and students who made our Book Parade such a fantastic event! It was wonderful to see so many creative and amazing costumes. The Book Swap was also a great success, and we're thrilled to have raised funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Your support made this day special for everyone! 
Kind regards,
Michael Gill Principal WHOLE SCHOOL
WHAT'S COMING UP
School Saving Bonus
Information You may have seen the recent announcements of the School Saving Bonus, as part of the Victorian Budget 2024/25. We are sharing the information we know about when and how families will be able to access this support. Eligibility The School Saving Bonus is available to parents and carers of every child enrolled in a government school. It is a one-off support of $400 to assist with school costs. If your child attends a government school, you do not need to apply or do anything to receive the School Saving Bonus; the funds will be provided to your child’s school. If you are a parent or carer of more than one child, you will receive the $400 School Saving Bonus credit for each child. It will be available to families in 2025 and will be in addition to existing and continuing means-tested supports for camps, sports, excursions and uniforms (CSEF and State Schools Relief). How families will receive the School Saving Bonus Cash will not be paid directly to individuals or families (or paid in cash to families from schools), it will be received as a credit on their school family account to help meet the cost of activities and uniforms. The Department of Education is working on the implementation of the school saving bonus and further information and guidance will be provided to schools and families soon, ahead of the implementation in 2025. Assembly Timetable
School Concert
Moana Production
Our production is on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th of September. All students are required to attend both nights. If your family has approved absences on these dates or you know you are going away please email Melanie ASAP. We are currently making costumes for all students and choreographing dances so Melanie needs to be aware of absences. Tickets will be going on sale soon. Please refer to the weekly newsletter and Compass notes for further details. Trivia Night Fundraiser
Bring family & friends for what I’m sure will be a fun night! Form a team to compete for victory whilst raising funds for Oak Park Primary School. $10 per person entry @ Oak Park Community Sports Club. 
Wear it Purple Day
I’m Ricky, one of the great Wellbeing Captains at our school. Each year, on the last Friday of August, people dress in purple to celebrate young people in the rainbow community. During my run for school captain, one of my main goals was to introduce this day at Oak Park Primary because we have parents and students who are part of the rainbow community and they deserve to be seen and celebrated. On Friday August 30th, join me by wearing something purple to show your alliance to friends and family in the rainbow community. Kind regards, Ricky 5/6C Want to know more: https://www.wearitpurple.org We will be selling Wear it Purple wrist bands (for a gold coin donation) during that week and all money will go towards the Wear it Purple Organisation. This isn’t a casual clothes day; students can wear as much or as little purple as they like. Please remember it’s an opportunity for us to acknowledge, celebrate and accept each other’s differences. Students will be discussing the day in a respectful, age-appropriate way. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any of our Wellbeing Team. Wellbeing Team Michael Gill Sally Morath Kerry Gribbin Lauren Heard Fabia Andronos 
P.F.A News
PFA News: Volunteers needed for Father’s Day Stall, 29 and 30 August Dear Families, The PFA’s Father’s Day Stall is scheduled for Thursday 29 and Friday 30 August, and we are seeking volunteers to help out with sales at the stall between 8.50 and 11 am. All volunteers at the school must have a current Working with Children Check. If you are able to lend a hand, please email Selda at [email protected] indicating which day and time you are available. Even if you are only able to come along for an hour, it will be a big help! Call-out for donations for Father’s Day Stall This year the PFA’s Father’s Day Stall will be held on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 August, and we are looking for donations from the school community to augment the stock for the stall. Gifts are usually sold for between $1 and $6, so items such as key rings, socks or other small, simple handmade goodies are ideal. If you are able to make or otherwise have something to donate, please email us at [email protected] to let us know what you would like to give and to organise drop-off details. We will need to receive donations by Friday 23 August. The PFA Thanks you for your support! PFA Meeting Dates Below are the PFA meeting dates for the reminder of the year to put in your diary! Meetings start at 7.30 pm and are held in the staffroom at the school. All are welcome to attend. Term 3 Tuesday 27 August Term 4 Tuesday 8 October Tuesday 12 November Tuesday 3 December (mtg/end-of-year celebration) The Great Book Swap
Maths Mingle
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming event, Math Mingle: a Family Maths Afternoon! This is a wonderful opportunity for you to visit your child's classroom and learn three engaging maths games together. On the day, please head straight to classrooms to play the game and leave with your resource pack. Event Details Date: August 28th Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where: Your child’s classroom We look forward to seeing you there and exploring the fun side of maths as a family! Team Kids
Team Kids have another amazing Spring Holiday program planned! Come along and experience the TeamKids difference.
JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Foundation Fathers Day/Special Persons BBQ
Last week your child took home an invitation to our Foundation Father's Day/Special Person's Day BBQ. Each Foundation student can bring along a special person in their life to celebrate with. We will be having a picnic, games and a BBQ on the oval. Date: Thursday the 29th of August Time: 2.45pm – 3.20pm For more details please see below We can't wait to celebrate with you, Lauren, Kate and Bec 
SENIOR SCHOOL
Hoop Time
SPECIALIST
Performing Arts
Please come and check this area of the newsletter for random items we are hoping to borrow for our Moana Production. We need 2 jump boxes – 
Or Steppers
and 10 large TV/Fridge boxes!!!
Community News
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