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The Oak Leaf |
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Address: Willett Avenue, Oak Park VIC 3046
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Issue 11
May 2nd 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
May 2025
June 2025
July 2025
August 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
ANZAC Day Dawn Service
My Dawn Service Experience Last week on Anzac Day, my family and I went to go pay our respects by attending a Dawn Service at our local RSL in Glenroy. It was very dark because it was very early in the morning, and at the RSL there was a large Cenotaph to remember and pay respects to those who have served in the war. The police blocked off the street, and there were hundreds of people lining the street to attend the ceremony. During the service there were several speeches from RSL members, current serving soldiers and members of government. After the speeches, the New Zealand and Australian anthems were sung, the last post was played on a bugle and then a minutes silence was held. Then after the minutes silence, I got to lay down a wreath that the school had organised. I felt very honoured to take part in the ceremony on behalf of the school. By Mac School Captain 
Principal's Column
Successful First Curriculum Day with Berry St Education Model 
Our staff have kicked off their Berry St Education Model (BSEM) training with a highly successful first curriculum day on April 24th, the first of four scheduled sessions in 2025 (July 4th, August 14th, and 15th to follow).
BSEM focuses on creating a trauma-informed classroom through five key areas: body, relationship, stamina, engagement, and character, equipping teachers with practical strategies like morning check-ins and brain breaks to support students in regulating emotions, building resilience, and staying engaged—especially those facing challenges. Our staff embraced the training with enthusiasm, we’re excited to see how BSEM will continue to shape our classroom and wellbeing routines as the year progresses, and we’ll keep you updated on the impact. Staffing Updates for Year 3/4A and 5/6M We are delighted to welcome two new teaching staff members to our school: Leah Townsend and Madison Sevastidis. Leah officially commenced today with 3/4A, having spent the first two weeks of Term 2 ensuring a thorough handover from Fabia. We wish Fabia all the best as she begins her maternity leave and look forward to a visit from her soon. Madison has also been working with the school and will start in the classroom next week with 5/6M, as Maree prepares to go on maternity leave next Friday. We extend a warm welcome to Leah and Madison and wish Maree and Fabia well on their upcoming journey into motherhood. Kind regards, Michael Gill Principal WHAT'S HAPPENING @ OAK PARK
WHOLE SCHOOL
Assembly Timetable
Winter School Sports Fixture
School Photos
School Photo Day will be Monday12th May. Orders can now be made through your Compass portal via your email link under the Community tab. Family/Sibling photos will also be available. ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY 11.59pm the day before photo day Mothers Day Stall
Mothers Day Stall will be held at school on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th May. Students may bring coins, small notes and a bag to take their Mothers Day gift/s home. Students will attend stall with their classes. 
Unexplained Absences
Contact details: There are times when we will need to contact you, including on the day if your child is absent and you haven’t informed the school as to why.
Protecting the safety and well-being of children through the reporting and monitoring of absenteeism is the responsibility of both parents/carers and schools.
2026 Enrolments
We are accepting enrolments for 2026. To find out your school zone, please check www.findmyschool.vic.govv.au Email Fran at [email protected] for an enrolment form. If you are enrolling a sibling of a student already here, feel free to call via the office to pick up an enrolment form. If you reside outside our school zone, you are welcome to complete an Application for enrolment, which will place you on our waitlist. Unexplained Absences
We still have many unexplained absences on our system, and are asking parents to please login and update these at your earliest convenience. National Simultaneous Storytime 2025
PFA - Easter Raffle Draw
The PFA would like to thank everyone in the school community who supported the Easter Raffle by either buying a ticket or donating a prize. We sold 1174 raffle tickets and raised $1,950 for the school. The raffle winners are; 1st Prize – E. Campos 2nd Prize – K. Ellis 3rd Prize – K. Danes 4th Prize – S. Day 5th Prize – S. Hugo-Chinner 6th Prize – T. Alihos 7th Prize – O. Lawrence 8th Prize – S. Hugo-Chinner 9th Prize – E. Baulch 10th Prize – R. McAuliffe Thank-you again for the generous support. If you have any feedback on the raffle, please email the PFA at [email protected] SENIOR SCHOOL YEARS
Grade 5/6 Fraction Fun
In 5/6 this week we began exploring Angles. As a fun immersive activity, we used coloured tape and whiteboard markers to turn our tables into an angle art piece. All students had a go at estimating, measuring, and identifying angles within the table artwork. It was so much fun!
Year 6-7 Transition
YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION TIMELINE: Friday 9th May: Parents/Carers submit the Application for Year 7 placement to Oak Park Primary School Tuesday 1st July: Oak Park Primary School will inform parents/carers of their childs Year 7 placement offer for the 2026 school year. Friday 25th July: Closing date for parents/carers to lodge a written appeal with their preferred Secondary School Tuesday 9th December: Secondary Schools host an Orientation Day for Year 6 students Rosehill Secondary College - Information Evening
COMMUNITY NEWS
P.F.A
We are always super excited to welcome new members and new ideas. PFA meeting schedule 2025 as follows:
Feel free to reach out to PFA at [email protected] 
School Contacts
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