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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 8
March 27th 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 1 March 2026
April 2026
Term 2 April 2026
May 2026
Thank You for Your Support During Recent Industrial Action
On behalf of the staff at Oak Park Primary School, I would like to extend a sincere thank you for your understanding and support during the recent stop-work action on Tuesday, 24th March. We appreciate the patience you showed as we managed significant disruptions to our normal programs. Your support means a great deal to our teachers and Education Support (ES) staff as they continue to advocate for improvements to workload and pay, ensuring Victoria can attract and retain the high-quality educators our students deserve. Thank you for standing with our school community. Recognition of our brilliant Reading Intervention approach We are incredibly proud of the impact Oak Park Primary School made at the recent Area Principal Forum. Our presentation on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and targeted reading intervention was a resounding hit, receiving very positive commentary from numerous fellow Principals and Senior leaders across the region. Myself, Sally and Amy had the privilege of delivering the presentation, which unpacked how we assess and support students requiring reading intervention across Year 1-6 using the MiniLit and MacqLit programs. The success is a direct reflection of the daily dedication of our entire team. This recognition is a testament to the pedagogical leadership of Amy Devlin and the expert, high-impact delivery by our Education Support (ES) staff: Ali, Michelle, and Susan. The feedback from system leaders specifically highlighted our ES team’s ability to monitor student progress fortnightly, ensuring every intervention is precise and effective. It is this level of data tracking and the resulting student growth that has positioned Oak Park as a benchmark for evidence-based practice. 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. Kind regards, Michael Gill Principal WHAT'S HAPPENING @ OAK PARK
WHOLE SCHOOL
Concert Reveal
Our students are SO excited to find out what our concert theme is going to be this year! As always, the Oak Park teachers and staff will dress up on the last assembly of the term and reveal to the students and community what the theme is! Last concert the students almost raised the roof with the excitement when they worked out that Moana Jnr was our concert theme, before that they couldn’t believe their luck that we were performing Lion King Jnr. What will be the surprise this concert year?
Concert dates are Tuesday 15th September and Wednesday 16th September. All students are required to attend both nights. The fun is just beginning! Come and join the excitement at the final assembly of the term when the theme is revealed! Assembly Timetable
PFA News
Hello OPPS community! We're pleased to share our inaugural Parents & Friends Association (PFA) newsletter. Each month we’ll share the latest PFA news, events and activities as we help raise money for our school. Read on to find out what we're raising money for this year, and what's coming up! 
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 💐 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] Breakfast Club
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday we offer a Breakfast Club for students in the staffroom. Breakfast Club runs from 8.30am to 8.45am, there is fruit, cereal and toast on offer. If your child would like to attend and have breakfast prior to school starting, you may drop them off at 8.30am to the staffroom, where they will be signed in. We ask that students are not to attend before this time, and breakfast Club will finish at 8.45am sharp PFA Pie Drive
Our 2026 PIE DRIVE is up and running! Our PFA are in partnership with Tony’s Pies, and this is a delicious way to support our school. Please see below to order ORDERS CLOSE SATURDAY 28th MARCH 
Good Friday Appeal
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
Dental Week is just around the corner! No more juggling appointments or taking time off work. Smile Patrol is visiting OAK PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL on MONDAY 4th 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 a oral health check and education session for free. ******To sign up click here please return consent form by FRIDAY 27th MARCH. HARDCOPY FORMS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE Contact information: For more information please feel free to contact us. Email: [email protected] 
TeamKids Newsletter
SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Year 6-7 Secondary College Transition
We advise families of Year 6 students to take note of Open Days/nights/Information sessions and visit local Secondary Colleges so you may have the most up-to-date information regarding where your child will attend Year 7 in 2027. Please also note those schools who are zoned for Year 7 enrolments. Should you require further information regarding the Application process, please see Fran in the office (Monday – Wednesday) or email Fran on [email protected] 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) 
SPECIALIST
Visual Arts
In the Spotlight - Grade 3/4 Artwork Focus Our Grade 3/4 students explored the vibrant and playful style of Romero Britto. Britto is a contemporary Brazilian artist known for his bold black outlines, bright colours, and joyful patterns such as stripes, dots, and hearts, combining elements of Pop Art and Cubism to create artworks that celebrate positivity and fun. Inspired by his unique approach, students created their own Pop Art animal artworks, choosing an animal that was meaningful or interesting to them, including pets like dogs or cats or perhaps indigenous or exotic animals. They began by sketching their animal using simple shapes, before dividing both the animal and background into sections with strong black lines. Each section was then filled with a different pattern, encouraging creativity and variety, and carefully coloured using bright markers and pencils to create contrast and visual interest. Through this artist focus, students developed their skills in line, shape, pattern, and colour, while building confidence in their creative choices. The artworks below are bold, expressive and full of personality, which shows the wonderful creativity of only a few of the students here at the school. 
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