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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 10
April 24th 2026 |
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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 April 2026
May 2026
Principal's Column
SRC Playground Problem Solvers - Coming Soon!
We are excited to announce a new SRC initiative the Playground Problem Solvers (PPS), officially commencing in a fortnight’s time.
Our SRC leaders have been working hard to prepare for this role, which is all about fostering a positive, inclusive, and friendly environment during our break times. When you see a student in a Hi-Vis vest on the playground, you’re looking at one of our dedicated PPS leaders. What is a Playground Problem Solver? The goal of the PPS is to be a supportive peer who helps solve small issues before they grow. They are trained to help with:
While our PPS leaders are there to help with social connection and minor play issues, they know that student safety is the top priority. For any injuries, illnesses, or serious disagreements, our leaders are trained to immediately refer the situation to the nearest Yard Duty Teacher. We are very proud of the leadership, empathy, and responsibility our SRC students are showing. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on our school yard starting the week after next! Building and Grounds Sub-Committee: 2026 Working Bees Join us for our upcoming working bees as we continue to spruce up our outdoor areas. Please save the following dates for 2026:
A sausage sizzle will be provided for all volunteers. Students are more than welcome to attend and help out, but they must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. To help us plan for catering and projects, please contact Chris at [email protected] to confirm your attendance and let us know which project best suits your skills. Thanks to the Avian Assistants! Our school’s feathered residents have been in very good hands recently, and we want to extend a massive thank you to the wonderful volunteers who helped out over the holidays. A special shout-out goes to Alex and Archer for their fantastic support during the recent break. We also want to send a big thank you to the Connors family for their generous support during the previous holiday period. We are pleased to report that our 5-strong flock is doing exceptionally well. They are quickly gaining confidence in their space and have become a much-loved part of our school environment. Thank you for helping our chickens thrive! Kind regards, Michael Gill Principal WHAT'S HAPPENING @ OAK PARK
WHOLE SCHOOL
MSP School Photos
Online ordering for school photos is now available through Compass, via your email link or under the Community tab. Family/Sibling photos are also available for students attending school, orders must be placed by 11.59pm the day before photo day. Photo Day is Monday 11th May. Families with 3 or more children can receive a concession with the premium or Classic packs. 
PFA News
Mothers Day Stall Donations With Mother’s Day coming up, we’re getting ready for our annual Mother’s Day Stall and would love your help! We’re looking for donations of items that can be sold on the day—this could include small gifts, new items, or handmade goodies like crafts, trinkets, candles, or anything thoughtful that would make a lovely present. If you’re able to contribute, please drop your donations to the school office by Thursday 30th April. Please email [email protected] to let us know if you have items to donate or if you have any questions. Thank you so much for helping make this a special event for our students and their families 💐 Bunnings Sausage Sizzle – Volunteers Needed Sunday 3rd May Oak Park Primary School will be hosting a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle on Sunday 3rd May at the Coburg store. Last year we raised over $3000 and need you help to do the same this year. 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 follow the link below to signup. https://signup.com/go/YSiYLxB 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. For any questions, please reach out to John at [email protected] Recycling Fundraising Drive
School Tours 2027 Enrolments
Oak Park Primary School are offering school tours for prospective 2027 enrolments. Dates as follows:
Please book a school tour by calling the Office on 9306-9182 or via email: [email protected] CSEF Application
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) - 2026 The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps eligible families cover the cost of school camps, sports activities, excursions and incursions, so that financial circumstances are not a barrier to student participation. To Apply - Please complete click here to complete form. For further information, please contact the administration office. Smile Patrol Dental Service
Smile Patrol is visiting OAK PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL on MONDAY 18th MAY 2026 to provide onsite dental care in our mobile dental van —super convenient! Smile Patrol offers free dental health education for all children. If your child qualifies under the Childcare Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), they may receive free treatments based on remaining benefits. If they don’t qualify we will still see them for an oral health check and education session for free. For more information, please feel free to contact us. Email: [email protected] Interschool Chess
EARLY YEARS NEWS
Foundation
As a sign of our love and appreciation, the Foundation students and Team invite you to attend our Mother’s Day/Special Person’s Afternoon Tea on Thursday 7th May. We look forward to seeing you then. Kate, Jasmyn and Sarah 
SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Grade 5/6 Camp
SPECIALIST
Performing Arts
Oak Park Primary School is so excited to share that our concert production this year is Shrek Jr.! At our last assembly for the term, all Oak Park Primary staff came together, dressed up and put on a show for all students and the community to reveal the concert theme for 2026! It is such a great tradition here at Oak Park Primary that the staff show the students that having a go and having fun is all part of the experience.
Rehearsals will begin for all grades next term. We have plenty of time to learn songs and dance sequences so all students feel confident performing in September. Please put the concert dates in your diaries. It is the highlight of the school calendar and all students are required to perform on both nights! Grade 5/6 Main Character Auditions All Grade 5/6 students would have received an audition pack that included scripts, songs and the assessment rubric that will be used for auditions. All information was also posted on every student Seesaw accounts on their iPads. Students are encouraged to learn the script and songs over the holidays. Sign-ups for main characters will take place in Term 2, Week 2 (after camp), and auditions will be held in Week 3. Good luck to all students auditioning! I’m sure there will be plenty of happy families watching Shrek over the holidays and hearing ‘I’m a Believer’ blasting from car speakers. We are all so excited to begin rehearsals in Term 2! Secondary College Tours
Year 6-7 Secondary College Transition
Should you require further information regarding the Application process, please see Fran in the office (Monday – Wednesday) or email Fran on [email protected] Should your child be attending a Private, Catholic or Independent College in Year 7, this is to be noted on the Application and form to be retuned to Oak Park Primary. All forms are to be retuned Year 6-7 TIMELINE: 22nd April: Year 6-7 Placement Application packs distributed to families 8th May: Year 6-7 Applications to be submitted to Oak Park Primary School 24th June: Parents advised of successful/unsuccessful outcomes 17th July: Appeals to Secondary Colleges to be submitted by this date GLADSTONE PARK SECONDARY COLLEGE
STUDENT TOURS: School Tours will run every Friday from now until the 15th May 2026. The tour will begin at 8.55am and run for approximately 1 hour OPEN DAY: Wednesday 29th April, starting at 9am. Parent Information session followed by student-led tours Please book your tour
ROSEHILL SECONDARY COLLEGE
OPEN DAY: Tuesday 28th April 2026. Rosehill will host an Open Day for prospective Year 7 2027 students. Open to students in Grade 5 & 6 this year. The school day will run from 9.15am to 2.15pm. Please book via their website OPEN EVENING: Thursday 30th April. Tours 4 – 6 pm. Last Tour departs @ 6pm. Principals address 6.45pm GUIDED TOURS: Tuesdays 9.30am Bookings essential. Please contact the college on 9337 2488 
BUCKLEY PARK SECONDARY COLLEGE
School Tour bookings are now open for prospective students and their carers/parents. These tours will be conducted by a member of the College leadership team and will provide an opportunity to see the school Please arrive at our Reception Lobby, 10 mins prior to tour start time as visitors are required to sign in.
BRUNSWICK SECONDARY COLLEGE
Join us for a Year 7 2027 Information Session Interested parents and carers are invited to attend one of our Year 7 2027 Information Sessions, where you will gain a deeper understanding of what your child’s transition to secondary school will look like. During these sessions, BSC community members will describe:
To make it easier for families to attend, we are offering a choice between two identical information sessions. Thursday April 23 @ 6.00pm OR Monday April 27 @6.00pm Please note that families need only attend one of these sessions. Families and students are warmly welcome: we look forward to showcasing the opportunities that await at our college.
PASCOE VALE GIRLS SECONDARY COLLEGE
Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College 2027 Select Entry Accelerated Learning Program (SEAL) 
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