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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 28th 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 3 August 2026
September 2026
October 2026
Principal's Column
Book Week – thanks for the enthusiasm! 
Thank you to our entire school community for your incredible support and enthusiastic involvement in our recent Book Week celebrations.
It was fantastic to see such vibrant engagement right across the school, culminating in a wonderful Book Week parade, well attended by our community. Seeing our students embrace reading with such energy - and seeing the incredible creativity, thought, and effort that went into their costumes - made it a truly memorable occasion for everyone involved. Portable Roof Works & Temporary Classroom Relocations As mentioned earlier this term, our upcoming roof replacement works will require a few classes to temporarily relocate for one week at a time while each portable is upgraded. During these weeks, affected classes will move into the Japanese and Science rooms, with our Japanese and Science specialists running mobile programs. Following some initial delays, the schedule has now been confirmed as follows:
Thank you in advance for your flexibility and support as we complete these essential facility upgrades. Parent Opinion Survey You are invited to participate in the annual Parent / Carer Opinion Survey. Your opinions are important to us, and your feedback will assist our school in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of the school climate, student behaviour, and student engagement. The survey will be conducted online and only takes 20 minutes to complete. The Parent / Carer Opinion Survey will be open online from Monday 17 August to Friday 18 September 2026. To complete the survey, simply: 1. Click on the link below, or copy and paste the text into your browser. This link will take you directly to the survey. https://research.orima.com/parent 2. Select the School name: Oak Park Primary School 3. Enter the School PIN below. PIN: 957888 4. When complete, please click on the ‘Submit’ button at the end of the survey to submit your answers. Please note that the survey will time out after 60 minutes of inactivity. PLEASE NOTE: Only one parent / carer from your household is invited to complete the survey on behalf of the student’s family. Please reach out to your child’s teacher, or the school if your child’s family lives in two separate households, so both households can have the opportunity to provide their feedback. The survey is conducted anonymously, and it is important to our school that you complete the survey as honestly as possible. ORIMA Research, a private research company, is conducting this survey on behalf of the Department of Education. ORIMA Research Pty Ltd has not been and will not be provided with the contact details, names or any other personal identifying information about the parents / carers invited to complete the survey. Kind regards, Michael Gill Principal WHAT'S HAPPENING @ OAK PARK
WHOLE SCHOOL
Assembly Timetable
School Concert 2026
Concert Dates
Tuesday 15th September - SOLD OUT Wednesday 16th September Shows begin at 6:30pm (Students need to be dropped off earlier, details will be provided in the school newsletter) All students to attend both nights. If your family is attending one night please drop off your child at the theatre on the second night to ensure each dance is performed as rehearsed. Tickets on Sale now! Book Shrek JR. Tickets Online We expect both performances to sell out, so we strongly recommend purchasing your tickets as soon as sales open. Where Do I Buy Tickets? All concert tickets must be purchased through the Clocktower Theatre. For new families, please note that tickets cannot be purchased through the Oak Park Primary School office. Also if your child is performing onstage they do not require a ticket, tickets are for audience members only. If you have any difficulties purchasing tickets or have questions about your booking, please contact the Clocktower Theatre Box Office directly on (03) 9243 9191. 3 Ways to Purchase Your Tickets Option 1 – Book Online (highly recommend) This is the quickest and easiest way to purchase your tickets. Book Shrek JR. Tickets Online If you have trouble with the link:
Option 2 – Book by Phone Call the Clocktower Theatre Box Office on (03) 9243 9191. Option 3 – Purchase at the Box Office Tickets can also be purchased in person from: Clocktower Theatre Box Office 750 Mount Alexander Road Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 Important Ticket Information Maximum of 4 Tickets Per Family As previously communicated to families, the 4-ticket-per-family limit was due to be lifted today at 10am, allowing families to purchase any remaining tickets. However, with only 39 tickets remaining, we have decided to keep the 4-ticket-per-family limit in place until further notice. We understand some families may be hoping to purchase additional tickets, and we will provide an update if more tickets become available for purchase. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to give as many families as possible the opportunity to see our amazing Shrek JNR performances. Ticket Prices
Which Night Should I Attend? All students perform on both nights, so families can choose whichever performance night suits them best. If your family is attending one night of the concert your child still needs to be dropped off at the theatre on the second night. Grade 5/6 Main Characters: If your child is a Grade 5/6 Main Character and you are unsure which night they perform their main character role, please check the attached file before purchasing your tickets. Please Purchase Early We expect both performances to sell out before concert night. In previous years, tickets have sold out before the performances, and there have been no tickets available to purchase at the door on concert night. We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets as soon as sales open at 10:00am today. We can't wait to see our students take the stage for Shrek JR.! Costumes list (Now Overdue) Students needed to have brought their required basic costume clothing items to school by Friday 14 August. All Grade Costume Details: here Grade 5/6 Costume Requirements: here Grade 5/6 Main Character Costumes: here Concert Absences It is expected that all students perform on both nights of the concert. Please let Melanie know as soon as possible if your child will be absent on either performance night (for example, due to a planned family holiday). Our rehearsals are planned with every student participating and costumes are being made now so early notice is greatly appreciated. Please email Melanie Schirmer at [email protected] if your child will be absent for either performance. Dress Rehearsal Excursion There will be a full dress rehearsal during school time on the first day of the school concert, Tuesday 15th September. All grades will catch a bus to the Clocktower Theatre and rehearse in full costume on the stage. It is crucial that all students attend this full dress rehearsal which will help the production run smoothly. All students to be picked up from school at 3:30pm as usual. Concert DVD/USB Available to purchase We strongly recommend families order a DVD of the concert. Students LOVE to watch the show over and over with family and friends. It’s a wonderful keepsake and also great to have a copy of the show for family members who can’t attend concert nights. There is also the bonus of the staff video on the DVD which is always popular with the students- hilarious! DVD/USB orders will be given to all families on Tuesday 1st September. Concert Merch! We have the help of our talented parent and t-shirt printing extraordinaire Phil Callaghan to help us create some Shrek merch for students and families. Please watch out for our Compass note with details on how to order! This merch is not just for students, we would love a sea of green in the audience on the night to support our school! 2027 Enrolments
A reminder for families to request an enrolment form if a sibling is due to start school in 2027. We have quite a few families on our waitlist but require our in zone and sibling enrolments to be confirmed prior to offering further enrolments. Our Transition to school program will be starting in October. Student Attendance
If you have been notified via Compass that your child has unexplained absences, we ask as a priority, that you login to Compass and update these absences. Unexplained absences will affect your childs attendance percentage. If your child is going to be absent from school you are required to login to Compass and advise this absence with a reason. At this stage we have a huge number of unexplained absences and often multiple absences for some children. Your attention to this would be greatly appreciated. Concert News
If you have any questions about costumes or the concert, please email [email protected]. Students Leaving 2026
If your child will not be attending Oak Park Primary School in 2027 (other than Grade 6’s), please advise your teacher as well as the office. You may also email Fran at [email protected] with details. Families of Grade 6 students are reminded to download their child's reports from Compass prior to the end of the year, as once the student exits Oak Park, these reports are no longer able to be accessed via Compass. Book Club
Book Club Issue 6 has been sent home! Be sure to check it out. Once again there is lots on offer in this issue:
The last day to submit orders is Friday 28th August, no late orders can be accepted to ensure delivery before the end of term. Thank you for your support of Book Club and the school library. Container Deposit Scheme
♻️ Volunteers Needed for Our Container Deposit Scheme! A huge thank you to everyone who has supported our Container Deposit Scheme! So far, we’ve raised an amazing $1,100 — that’s 11,000 containers returned to the circular economy! Special thanks to our extended community as well - Kathleen Matthews Ward and her team, and the Glenroy RSL, for generously donating containers, and to Kathleen for supplying free collection bags, available from the school office. To keep this initiative going, we’re looking for volunteers to help collect and transport containers from the school and RSL to a CDS drop-off point. Even a one-off pickup would make a big difference! 💚 Interested in helping? Please email the PFA team [email protected] Thank you for helping us recycle, raise funds and support our school! ♻️
EARLY YEARS NEWS
Foundation
Fathers Day/Special Persons Day BBQ Your child has taken home an invitation (attached) to our Foundation Father's Day BBQ. Each Foundation student can bring along one special person in their life to celebrate with. We will be having a BBQ and games on the oval. Date: Thursday the 3rd of September Time: 2.45pm – 3.20pm For more details please see attached! We can't wait to celebrate with you, Kate, Jasmyn and Sarah 
Fire Fighters Visit
As part of our Inquiry unit about Community Helpers the Foundation students received a visit from the Pascoe Vale Fire Unit on Monday 14th and Monday 21st August. The students learnt a lot of new facts, built upon their emergency services knowledge and were able to walk through and explore the fire truck. They all know to ring 000 in an emergency, crawl down low and go go go and are pretty handy with the hose! A big thanks to Firemen Mick, John, Wayne and Jane. The kids had a great morning, and it was only Sarah that copped the side spray from the hose, ending up a little wet! 
COMMUNITY NEWS
Family Portrait Fundraiser
Oak Park Primary School is having a Family Portrait Fundraiser with Aver & Line Photography on 24 October 2026! Booking link coming soon — limited sessions available!
Lowes Uniforms
Sale Starts Wed 26th August. 20% Off School-Wear, instore and online. Refer to the attached and below link for further information https://newsletter.lowes.com.au/cr/AQib7xQQof4rGIbM0bEBMIfevBV6F1a9eFOCfJGAa2JdiHoVoLWEqSYkYgbNMFF_qFxaaQ 
Oak Park Saints
Merri-Bek Birrarung Fest
Oak Park St Francs De Sales Cricket Club
School Contacts
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