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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 29th 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
Principal's Column
Term 4 Reminder: Swimming Program Returns to BlueFit at Windy Hill 
Just a reminder that our swimming program is back at BlueFit at Windy Hill, offering a fun-filled week for all students from Year 1 to Year 6. Thanks to school subsidies, we’ve kept the cost as low as possible down to $52 for the five-lesson program. Ensuring every child can develop a safe and confident swimming ability, a vital skill in Australia. The event is now live on Compass.
To make the experience even better, the swim centre will send out a survey beforehand, helping us place each student in a group that matches their skill level for maximum enjoyment and progress. Mark your calendars with these dates: Term 4 Swimming Program: Week 2: Year 1/2 – Starting October 13th Week 3: Year 3/4 – Starting October 20th Week 4: Year 5/6 – Starting October 27th Important Reminder: Morning Drop-Off Times for Families A friendly reminder to please ensure students are not dropped off in the yard before 8:40 AM. As we don’t provide supervision or yard duty prior to this time, we ask for your support in keeping our children safe until staff are on duty. To help with your morning routine, we offer a free Breakfast Club in the Staffroom on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:25 AM. Additionally, Team Kids is available daily from 7:00 AM, though bookings are required. We appreciate your cooperation in sticking to these times to ensure a smooth and safe morning for everyone! Thank You for Supporting Wear it Purple Day! 
A big thank you to everyone who supported our recent Wear it Purple Day. Your vibrant participation and enthusiasm helped celebrate diversity and inclusion in such a wonderful way. We’re grateful for the support from students, staff, and families.
Kind regards, Michael Gill Principal Assembly Timetable
SPFA - School Disco TONIGHT
IT’S DISCO TIME! School Disco – Friday 29th August Get ready to light up the dance floor with your best moves, coolest outfits, and biggest smiles! 🎧 Featuring OPPS's very own DJ Steph & DJ Liam – bringing the beats, the bass, and the party vibes! 🕒 Two Epic Sessions
Lights, music, dancing, and fun with all your friends – don’t miss the biggest school party of the year! Let’s make it a night to remember! 
Fathers Day Stall
With Father’s Day just around the corner, the PFA is delighted to announce that we will be hosting our annual Father’s Day Stall. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to choose a special gift for their dad, grandfather, or another important father figure in their life. A wide variety of gifts will be available. Details: When: Thursday, 4th September & Friday, 5th September 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (both days) Where: The Science Classroom Gift Prices: $1.00 – $5.00 
Working Bee
Sunday August 31st – 8AM till Midday, Volunteers wanted! Join us for a working bee to help spruce up our Sustainability orchard (behind the gym) to re-open for student use. Tasks include: Tree pruning
Please contact Chris at [email protected] to confirm your attendance and let us know which project suits your skillset. 
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. 
EARLY YEARS NEWS
Foundation
Foundation Father's Day/Special Person's BBQ
On Wednesday, your child took home an invitation (attached) to our Foundation Father's Day BBQ. Each Foundation student can bring along a special person in their life to celebrate with. We will be having a BBQ and games on the oval. Date: Thursday the 4th 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 
Grade 1
Grade 1 students have been working hard on their Reading and Writing this term. They have been learning all about information texts — what they look like, how they are structured, and the special features that make them easy to read. With this knowledge, students chose their favourite animals and began creating their very own information pieces. They carefully planned, drafted, edited, revised, and published their work — just like real authors! The students are very proud of their efforts, and we invite you to enjoy their wonderful writing pieces. 
SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Elevate Education Seminar
This week the Grade 6’s had the Elevate Education Seminar. We learnt important study skills to help with the transition to high school. We learnt how to take effective notes and how the human brain works with habits. We played mini games to learn how trigger words are so effective for our notes. We shared with our peers and took notes in real time. Everyone filled out a sheet to take home and left with high spirits. We had a great time and look forward to using these skills in the future. By Duru and Hania 5/6Y Year 6-7 Transition
YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION TIMELINE: Tuesday 9th December: Secondary Schools host an Orientation Day for Year 6 students SPECIALISTS
Performing Arts
Dancing Around the World in Grades 3–6 Our Grade 3–6 students have been on an exciting cultural journey through dance! Each week, classes are “travelling” to a different country to learn about and experience the unique dance traditions from around the world. This week, we travelled to India and explored the energetic and joyful Bhangra style of dancing. Students learnt seven different dance moves and even worked in groups to create their very own choreography. They also discovered that in many cultures, there are two main types of dances:
Next week, we are packing our passports once again and heading to Turkey. We are very excited that Pinar from our staff and some of our older students will be sharing their knowledge of the Halay, a traditional group dance that brings people together in celebration. Through this program, our students are not only learning new dance moves, but also building an appreciation for the rich cultures and traditions of people all around the world. What a wonderful way to celebrate the diversity of dance! 
Japanese
Foundation and Grade 1/2 students have been having lots of fun learning Japanese through hands-on activities. Recently, students have been using playdough to create Japanese characters, helping them practise their writing in a creative and memorable way. Foundation students have been busy forming kanji numbers from 1–10, while Grade 1 and 2 students have been focusing on family vocabulary, shaping hiragana and words for family members. This has been a wonderful way to connect movement, creativity, and language learning. The students have done an amazing job creating their characters, here are some photos of their playdough creations so you can see their great work. 
Visual Art
Art Show - SAVE THE DATE 
COMMUNITY NEWS
Moonee Valley YMCA
LOWES Uniform Shop Sale
4 Day sale coming soon 
School Contacts
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