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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 17
June 7th 2024 |
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 2 Events:
Term 3 Events:
Term 4 Events:
Principal's Column
This week, we began our focus on an important learning disposition: "Is willing to struggle and believes that great learning relates to persistence." We believe that fostering a positive attitude towards maths learning involves encouraging students to embrace challenges and persist through difficulties. By understanding that great learning comes from perseverance, students can develop resilience and a growth mindset. Struggling with complex problems and persisting in finding solutions are essential parts of the learning process, leading to growth and deeper understanding. Teachers will be incorporating activities and discussions around this disposition in the classroom. We encourage you to support this at home by praising effort, celebrating persistence, and discussing what can be learned from overcoming challenges. Our WOW awards this week will also focus on this disposition. Together, let's inspire our students to embrace struggle and persist in their learning journeys. Dr Cranky’s Free Bike Checks! Thursday, June 13th and 20th
Riding, walking or scooting to school is a great way to start your day. We want to make sure every student at Oak Park Primary School can do just that, so we’ve partnered with Merri Bek City Council and charity organisation Dr Cranky’s to run a FREE School Bike Checks. Dr Cranky’s will fix bikes and if you don’t have a bike, they can provide a second-hand bike at no cost! Hosted near the vehicle loop on Summit Ave. Dates for your diary: Thursday, June 13th - Dr Cranky’s Bike Check 8.30 to 9.30am and 3pm to 4.30pm
8.30 to 9.30am and 3pm to 4.30pm
For more information about bike riding and sustainable travel in the Merri-Bek City , including, visit their website. We can’t wait to see you there! |
Kind regards,
Michael Gill Principal ENROLMENT & TRANSITION INFORMATION
School Tours
School Tours for prospective 2025 families are happening on the following date, starting at 10am.
We ask parents to register to attend a school tour by calling the school on 9306-9182. 
2025 Enrolments
2025 Enrolments are now open. Please call the school on 9306-9182 or email [email protected] for enrolment information. For new families to the school, please check your designated neighbourhood school at www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au Should you reside outside the school zone you are welcome to complete an ‘Application for Enrolment’ to be placed on our waitlist. Year 6-7 Transition
Oak Park Primary School will advise families of the outcome of their Application via letter after the 17th July. WHOLE SCHOOL
WHAT'S COMING UP
Assembly Timetable
School Concert
Oak Park Primary School will be performing Disney's Moana Jr. for our 2024 concert!
The whole school community was ecstatic when the school concert theme was revealed during assembly this week! The teachers did an amazing job of dancing at assembly showing the students the characters from the musical. The school concert dates are Monday 16th September and Tuesday 17th September. Please read the newsletter for concert updates. Concert helpers are needed, please read the Performing Arts section of the newsletter for details. Thank you and "You're Welcome!" P.F.A News
PFA News: Student Disco, Friday 14 June
Dear Families, The Student Disco is back! The disco will be held in the school gym on Friday 14 June with tunes courtesy of DJ Joe from Weddings Parties Anything. Entry is $5 per student and there will be two sessions of dancing: Foundation to Grade 2 5.30–7 pm Grades 3 to 6 7.30–9 pm Don’t forget to BYO water bottle, labelled with your name. Senior students should wear white or neon to enjoy the glow! The PFA will need parent volunteers to help set up (5–5.30 pm) and for each session (times as above). If you are able to help out, please email [email protected] indicating which session you are available. Look forward to seeing you there! Save the Date
The PFA will be running a Trivia Night on Saturday 7th September. More information will be coming, but please save the date, mark it in your calendars now. I’m sure it will be a fun night. Student-led Conferences
On Wednesday 26th June 2024, we have our student-led conferences. They take place after you have received your child’s Semester 1 report and are an opportunity for you and your child to meet with the classroom teacher. Why are they called student-let conferences? The students will lead the start of the conference, showcasing their learning from Semester 1. Students in the junior grades, up to Grade 3/4, will be using the Seesaw app to show their learning journey across a range of curriculum areas. Students in 5/6 will be using Google Classroom to present their learning. Will I get a chance to talk with my child’s teacher about how they are going? Yes. Once your child has shared/presented their learning, you will have an opportunity to discuss their progress with the teacher. Be mindful that your child will be present, so please keep the conversation focused on celebrating their achievements and what their future goals may be. Students will walk away feeling much better if you focus on their strengths rather that their weaknesses. How long does the conference go for? The conference goes for 15 mins. The student component will go for around 5-7mins and you will have the remaining time to talk with the classroom teacher. Can I speak with the specialist teachers? Yes, the specialist teachers will not be taking bookings, but they will be sitting in the library, and you can drop in and visit them. You do not need to meet with the specialist teachers, but they will be available if you have any questions. How do I book a time with the classroom teacher? Bookings will be made available via the Compass app from Monday 3rd June 2024. If you have trouble booking, please contact the office. We will not be booking times for parents, but we are always happy to help ensure you can use the booking function on the app. Lunchtime Clubs
Lunchtime clubs are in full swing, and it has been great to see students enjoying the different activities in their break time. Please see the updated timetable below. 
The Wellbeing Hub
The Wellbeing Hub has been particularly popular with our junior students wanting to come inside and draw. It has been so popular that the purpose of the Wellbeing Hub being a quiet space for students to retreat to if needed, is being lost and attracting too many students. We have now added an extra drawing club with Alex on a Wednesday and clarified the purpose of the Wellbeing Hub. Please see below. 
WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING
Zoe
Zoe loves playing teachers and keeping an eye on the students. It does wear her out though! Lucky she has so many comfortable places to have a rest! 
SPECIALIST
Performing Arts
SEWING/PROPS helpers needed! It’s time to start organising for the school concert and we are looking for crafty parents to help! Please email Melanie [email protected] with your skill set and the amount of time you can give. Let me know if you are free over the school holidays to work on a project. Sewers- you will need your own sewing machine, but also hand sewers are needed. We have costumes of various skill levels from beginners to advanced sewers. Crafters- get your glue gun ready, we have head pieces and props to paint and decorate. Props- If you have experience in this area or you’re interested in getting involved please contact us. T-shirt printing- anyone have a t-shirt printing business? Wood work- if you have a jigsaw in your garage and can cut some wood pieces please let the school know. VANS/UTES needed! At various times next term we may need help to pick up or deliver items. We will also need help taking props to the Clocktower on Monday 16th September and returning items to school after the shows. Thank you! Physical Education
In exciting news we see the netball and footy teams play their first final this Friday. The girls netball team will travel to Ilim college while the mixed team take on St. Marks in another road Match The footy team will host Ilim college at home, a game which is set to be very exciting! I'd like to also thank Glenn Clements at Sportsmoves for sorting out the footy team with some new jumpers for the finals this year. If you are looking for new sport, commercial or corporate wear- get in touch with Glenn at https://sportsclothingaustralia.com.au/ for more details. Visual Arts
Benefits of Visual Arts for Children Visual arts offer numerous benefits for students at Oak Park Primary School and beyond. Below are some key advantages. Creativity Enhancement Visual arts encourage children to explore their imagination and think creatively. Through activities like drawing, painting, and making, students can express themselves in unique ways, fostering their creative thinking skills. Fine Motor Skills Development Engaging in art activities helps children refine their fine motor skills. Activities such as cutting, colouring, and manipulating materials require precise movements, which can improve dexterity and hand eye coordination. Self Expression and Communication Art provides a non verbal means for children to express themselves. It allows them to communicate feelings, ideas, and experiences that may be difficult to articulate verbally, promoting emotional intelligence and self awareness. Cultural Appreciation and Understanding Through exposure to various art forms from different cultures and historical periods, students develop an appreciation for diversity and a better understanding of the world around them. This fosters cultural empathy and tolerance. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Art encourages students to experiment, make decisions, and solve problems creatively. Whether they're figuring out how to represent a concept visually or troubleshooting issues in their artwork, they're improving their critical thinking skills. Boosts Confidence and Self Esteem Success in art projects, no matter how small, can significantly boost a child's confidence and self esteem. As they see their ideas come to life and receive positive feedback from peers and teachers, they develop a sense of pride in their abilities. Promotes Focus and Concentration Engaging in art requires concentration and attention to detail. As students immerse themselves in their artwork, they learn to focus their attention, which can translate to improved concentration in other areas of their academic and personal lives. Encourages Perseverance and Resilience Art projects often involve experimentation and revision. Students learn that setbacks are a natural part of the creative process and develop resilience as they persist in overcoming challenges to achieve their artistic goals. Enhances Visual Literacy Studying and creating visual art helps students become more visually literate. They learn to interpret and analyse visual information, such as colour, shape, and composition, which is valuable in understanding the visual world around them. Fosters Collaboration and Social Skills: Art activities often involve collaboration, whether it's working on group projects or providing feedback to peers. Through these interactions, students learn to communicate effectively, compromise, and work cooperatively as part of a team. |
Community News
PENOLA SAINTS
CODECAMP
Bookings are now being taken for the Winter school holidays for Codecamp. There is a special discount of $25 for Oak Park Primary students with the code SCHOOL25 
TEAM KIDS
WINTER HOLIDAYS TeamKids have another amazing Winter Holiday program planned! Come along and experience the TeamKids difference:
Head to http://downloads.teamkids.com.au/oak-park-primary.pdf to check out Oak Park Primary 's program + secure your spot today! Are you ready for the COOLEST event of the season? ❄️ It’ll be a winter WONDERLAND at TeamKids’ Winter Disco! Ready your dancing shoes and come along to show us your best dance moves 😀 Book NOW to join - www.teamkids.com.au 
SUSSEX NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
10 Repairers available. Bring your gardening tools for repairs and sharpening! Heavy duty machine sewing, machine mending, darning, hand mending, general handy work, textile repairs ,locksmith, knife sharpening, jewellery repairs, bicycle repairs, mechanical repairs, electrical and sound equipment repairs. Please bring any spare parts you think may be necessary. Not sure it can be fixed, bring it down for us to look at. No Bookings required, PAY AS YOU FEEL Also available on the day: - Project Pair Up container drop off - Reusable shopping bag drop off - Coffee capsule recycling collection point - Plastic bottle lids collection - Plastic bread tag collection - Container Deposit with Recycle4Change NEW! - Laptop collection with GleeGivers 
INTERSCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT
GS CHESS presents: ST ALBANS PRIMARY SCHOOL INTERSCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT Where: St Albans Primary School: 39 W Esplanade, St Albans, 3021 Please use the Kate Street entrance to the school. The tournament is in the gym. When: Wednesday June 12th, beginning at 9am, finishing at 2.45pm Entry fees: $33 (includes GST) per student. Entries close Wednesday June 5th. How to register: Payment is by bank transfer. Please include your child’s name and school. Bank details are as follows: GRANT J SZUVEGES BSB Number: 704191 Account Number: 18969 Entering the school on the day: Please use the Kate Street entrance to the school. The tournament is in the gym. Prizes: Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in different age groups as well as medals for best schools. Lunch: Please bring lunch as you would when going to school. Enquiries: For more information, or if you have any further questions, please contact: Grant Szuveges (c/o GS Chess) Phone: 0401-925-075 Email: [email protected] School Contacts
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