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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 32
October 31th 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 4 November 2025
December 2025
Principal's Column
Upcoming Professional Practice Day – Monday November 3rd. As part of our ongoing commitment to quality teaching and learning, our staff will participate in upcoming Professional Practice Days to support assessment and report writing. This is part of the current industrial agreement for teachers. While we have already used our five allocated student-free days this year to complete Berry Street Training, these days will allow teaching teams dedicated time to prepare for Semester 2 reports. The school will remain open on Monday, 3rd November. Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 will be engaged in report preparation on this day. Replacement teachers will be on-site, and an alternative learning program will operate for the Senior school. Time with family is important, we understand that many families take advantage of the long weekend around Cup Day and attendance is lower on these days. Kind regards, Michael Gill Principal WHAT'S HAPPENING @ OAK PARK
WHOLE SCHOOL
Assembly Timetable (UPDATED)
Assembly
There will be no Assembly today. The next Assembly is Week 5, Friday 7th November. Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is on November 11th, and commemorates all Australians who have died or suffered in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. The date marks the 1918 Armistice that ended fighting in World War 1, and the day is observed with a 1 minute silence at 11am, to remember and reflect on these sacrifices. On behalf of Glenroy RSL, we will be selling poppy symbols before and after school. Please look out for the Grade 6 students who will be selling poppies, wristbands and badges depicting Rosemary as well as diggers hats.
Foundation Transition 2026
Fun Run
Get ready to put on your running shoes and join us for an exhilarating event that promises fun, fitness, and community – the School Fun Run! Mark your calendars because on Monday 10th November 2025, our school grounds will be transformed into a mini marathon. The event aims to promote health, wellness, and community spirit while having an absolute blast! This will be our major fundraiser for the year, and we’re raising funds for a new senior school playground! Sign up at School Fun Run | Australia today to get involved! The class with the most profiles by the 17th October, will win an icy pole party! Get ready to make memories with your kids, while they run, laugh, and enjoy the day with their classmates! Volunteers need for Fun Run 10th November!
We are seeking parent volunteers to be involved in the whirlwind crazy colour on Fun Run Day, Monday 10th November. If you can help out sometime between 10am and 3pm, please email: [email protected] Volunteers must hold a current Working with Children check. Wearing bright colours is encouraged! Can’t commit to volunteering? No problem – the Fun Run will kick off at midday, so come along to cheer the kids on. Everyone’s invited! 
FUN RUN COMPETITION: CONGRATULATIONS
We’re already a few weeks into our fantastic fundraiser and the excitement is palpable. Our upcoming School Fun Run promises to be a day of fun! Congratulations to our Wristband Competition Winner Ayana from 1H, who won $500 worth of prizes 😊 This week we are going to hold a random draw competition. Any student who has raised over $100 by Friday 31st October will go into a draw to win a prize! Remember, there’s still time to get involved. Sign up at School Fun Run | Australia and share your fundraising link far and wide. The highest fundraising class by 6th November will get a class pizza party! Sign up and share your page with family and friends to earn some great prizes. www.schoolfundraising.com.au “ Term 4 Zooper Doopers
Competition
OPPS Recycling Drive Character Design Competition! We’re excited to launch a recycling drive through the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme! Students, families, and the wider community can help raise funds for our school—earning 10 cents for every eligible container returned. Enter the design competition
PFA committee 
Book Club
Book Club orders were delivered to classrooms earlier this week. If you have not received your order or if there is a problem please let Michelle know asap. If you marked your order as 'GIFT' an email has been sent to arrange a collection. Thank you once again for your support of Book Club, it is greatly appreciated by the school. The school now has $200 to purchase new books for the library and the enjoyment of all students. Michelle Watson EARLY YEARS NEWS
Foundation Breakfast
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Who doesn’t love pancakes dripping in maple syrup? Slurping down an ice cold OJ or apple juice? Lounging around all day in your pjs? Sounds perfect! Well, that’s what we have planned for our Foundation Breakfast on Wednesday 12th November for only $2 per child. The students are so excited and of course, we NEED wonderful parent helpers to ensure the pancakes are flipped, maple syrup is flowing and fruit is sliced and diced! If you have a valid Working with Children’s Check and are available from 7:40am (sleep ins are overrated…) then please contact your child’s teacher – but hurry, places are limited! Please see attached invitation for further details. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kate, Jasmyn and Sarah 
SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Year 6-7 Transition
Tuesday 9th December is a state-wide Year 7 Orientation Day for all Year 6 students attending a Government Secondary College in 2026. Further information will be supplied by the relevant Secondary College. COMMUNITY NEWS
Restore + Thrive
School Contacts
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