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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 12
May 8th 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 2 May 2026
Principal's Column
Honouring Service: Oak Park Leaders Attend the 94th Annual ANZAC Ceremony
We are proud to share that our Student Representative Council (SRC) and School Captains recently represented Oak Park Primary School at the 94th Annual ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students at the Shrine of Remembrance.
Being accepted to attend this ceremony is an honour for our school. It provided our student leaders with a moving opportunity to reflect on the service and sacrifice of our veterans in a historic setting. The highlight of the service was seeing our School Captains represent our entire community by laying a wreath at the Sanctuary. They did so with great respect and solemnity, embodying the values of leadership and empathy that we strive to foster at Oak Park. Participating in such a long-standing tradition allows our students to connect deeply with our national history and understand the importance of remembrance. We are delighted that our leaders could play a part in this special event on behalf of us all. Instrumental Music Survey – Last chance to complete! If your child participates in the Instrumental Music Program or did so in 2025, we are currently conducting a survey and would greatly appreciate your feedback. This feedback will be calculated and provided the create best possible experience for all students. This short survey is an opportunity to share your thoughts on your child’s musical progress, your experiences with the program, and any suggestions you may have for further improvement. The survey will cover areas such as:
The survey is now live and will remain open for two weeks. Please follow the link below to share your thoughts: SURVEY LINK Building and Grounds Sub-Committee: 2026 Working Bees Join us for our upcoming working bees as we continue to spruce up our outdoor areas. Please save the following dates for 2026:
A sausage sizzle will be provided for all volunteers. Students are more than welcome to attend and help out, but they must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. To help us plan for catering and projects, please contact Chris at [email protected] to confirm your attendance and let us know which project best suits your skills. Kind regards, Michael Gill Principal WHAT'S HAPPENING @ OAK PARK
WHOLE SCHOOL
Assembly Timetable
MSP School Photos
Online ordering for school photos is now available through Compass, via your email link or under the Community tab. Family/Sibling photos are also available for students attending school, orders must be placed by 11.59pm the day before photo day. Photo Day is Monday 11th May. Families with 3 or more children can receive a concession with the premium or Classic packs. 
School Tours 2027 Enrolments
We would like to remind families that we are now taking enrolments for 2027. If you have a child who will be attending Oak Park Primary School in 2027, please collect an enrolment form from the office, or email Fran at [email protected] Dates as follows:
PFA News
PFA Fundraising Success at Bunnings Sausage Sizzle The PFA would like to extend a huge thank you to our wonderful school community for their support at the recent Bunnings Sausage Sizzle. Despite a wet and rainy start, the day was a great success, raising just over $2,500 through the sale of 930 sausages. Every contribution helped make the event such a positive outcome. A special thank you goes to our fantastic volunteers who generously gave their time on the day: Patrick, Sue, Lola, Jordan, Luis, Sumit, Melinda, Mazz, Matt, Mike, Tom, Vito, Steven, Lori, Marika, Maxine and John. We would also like to sincerely thank the Denham and Nash families for their very generous donations. Your ongoing support makes a real difference to our school community — thank you all! Smile Patrol Dental Service
Smile Patrol is visiting OAK PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL on MONDAY 18th MAY 2026 For more information, please feel free to contact us. Email: [email protected] Morning Run Club
Morning run club will returned this morning from 8:30 am for any students who are interested in training for the upcoming cross country event on Thursday 14th May. I will provide all students with a basic running program you can do on your own to help prepare for the day: Week 2 (Sharpen + Freshen Up) Session 1 (Mon) – Easy + Strides 15–20 min easy run 4 × 10 sec strides Session 2 (Wed) – Short Intervals 10 min warm-up 5–6 ×: 1 min at race pace 2 min easy jog or walk Cool down Session 3 (Fri) – Pre-Race Tune-Up 10–15 min very easy run 3–4 × 10 sec strides Finish fresh Race Day 8–10 min easy jog Build into the race 3–4 short strides Strong finish Start controlled Relax shoulders Cross Country
We have our Oak Park PS Cross Country event on Thursday 14th at Boeing Reserve. This is a call for volunteers to help out on the day. If you are available to help that would be amazing! I have attached an image of the course for the day. The course is 1km in total. Under 9 and 10s will run two laps (2km) Under 11 and 12s will run three laps (3km) I will need helpers on each of the points on the course to ensure that students correctly follow the path. I will also need helpers on the finish line to help with recording the results and ensuring each student has completed the required number of laps. Please email me if you are interested in helping :) [email protected] Liam 
Interschool Chess
TeamKids
EARLY YEARS NEWS
Foundation
Foundation - Cra-Z Hair Day What an action packed Week 3 has been for Foundation! We began the week learning the sound /z/, so to mark the occasion we had Cra-Z hair day. Boy George would have been proud! We had coloured hairspray, crazy spikes, rainbows and even a baby doll! We blew up a storm with our crazy hair craft and the Grade 6 buddies joined in the fun helping out with some activities in the afternoon. 
Foundation - Mother’s Day/Special Person’s Afternoon Tea
On Thursday we invited the lovely Mums of Foundation to an afternoon tea. We enjoyed a singing performance of My Mum, (a remake of the ol’ tune My Girl) and then a feast of scones, jam and cream, which were a hit. The Foundation students also made lovely flowers, cards and delicious coconut balls for their Mum’s to enjoy, however, I’m not sure many of the coconut balls made it home! It was a lovely afternoon, a big thank you to everyone who attended. 
SPECIALIST
Performing Arts
Grade 5/6 Shrek Auditions
This week, our Grade 5 and 6 students showed courage and enthusiasm during auditions for Shrek Jnr. With over 140 auditions for 7 lead characters (and 23 speaking roles in total), the energy and talent displayed was so great to witness. A huge thank you to the 12 staff members who generously gave their lunchtimes to help with the audition process. Their support made a huge difference for our students, helping them feel confident and encouraged every step of the way, this process couldn’t be done without the support of so many staff members. Auditioning takes courage. It requires students to step outside their comfort zone, embracing the challenge, and showing their talents. Regardless of the outcome, every student who auditioned has gained a valuable experience—one that will serve them well as they continue their journey through high school and beyond. With 23 roles in total (and some roles with double casting) we know that many students will have the chance to experience speaking on stage, our main aim is to have as many of our students have an opportunity. It takes effort and extra rehearsal for double casts but we think it’s worth the effort. We are aiming for the cast list to be revealed next Friday, 15th May- a day we can’t wait to celebrate together. Congratulations to all our Grade 5/6 students for their bravery and enthusiasm. The future of theatre at our school is bright, and we can’t wait to see these young performers bring Shrek Jnr. to life! Secondary College Tours
Year 6-7 Secondary College Transition
Should you require further information regarding the Application process, please see Fran in the office (Monday – Wednesday) or email Fran on [email protected] Should your child be attending a Private, Catholic or Independent College in Year 7, this is to be noted on the Application and form to be retuned to Oak Park Primary. All forms are to be retuned Year 6-7 TIMELINE: 8th May: Year 6-7 Applications to be submitted to Oak Park Primary School 24th June: Parents advised of successful/unsuccessful outcomes 17th July: Appeals to Secondary Colleges to be submitted by this date GLADSTONE PARK SECONDARY COLLEGE
STUDENT TOURS: School Tours will run every Friday from now until the 15th May 2026. The tour will begin at 8.55am and run for approximately 1 hour. 
COMMUNITY NEWS
Oak Park Saints Basketball
School Contacts
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