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OOPS WEEKLY WRAP
No. 11
Old Orchard Primary School,
Koonung Road, Blackburn North 3130
30 April 2015
PH: 9877 7899 fax: 9877 7345
EMAIL: [email protected]
Website: www.oldorchardps.vic.edu.au
Principal’s News
Last Friday night and Saturday morning, 24 of our Year 5 & 6 students attended the Camp
Gallipoli event at Melbourne Showgrounds. The event commemorated the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli and provided our students an opportunity to experience in a
miniscule way some of the hardships our soldiers endured (and continue to endure) and to
learn more about the history of the ANZACs. We were extremely proud of the students’
respectful demeanour and commitment to learn more about the importance of ANZAC Day
and how we can respect the ANZACs by committing to living better lives and supporting
others in need.
There has been a lot of activity recently with a variety of lunchtime clubs underway as well
as our Friday Cross Country group and After School Netball. The clubs include Board and
Card Games, Table Tennis, Lego, Art, Fitness & Dance, Chess, Minecraft, Creativity,
Library, Mandarin, Library and ‘Quiet Club’ (this one is appealing!) I’m very appreciative of
the teachers who are giving their time to cater for our students and their diverse interests.
Most of these clubs will run throughout Term 2 and we anticipate there will be some others
in Term 3.
Enrolments for 2016 are now open and our school tours for prospective families/students
are underway. Next Tuesday evening is our Foundation Discovery Evening for prospective
families – if you have friends who may be interested please encourage them to attend this
meeting which will be held in Drayton Hall at 7.00pm on Tuesday May 5th.
FOR DAD’S EYES’ ONLY!!!!
Our Mothers’ Day stall is set for next Wednesday, May 6th – don’t forget to bring along your
money to purchase a special treat for Mum. Thanks also to Sam Dempster and Robyn
Busuttil for their organisation of the stall (they must have taken off their ‘Mum’ hats for a
while.)
Farewell Denise – this newsletter is the final one compiled by Denise and probably her final
task after twelve years at Old Orchard. As detailed in last week’s newsletter Denise is
moving on and we wish her every success and happiness for the future and thank her for
her wonderful contribution to our school community.
CALENDAR - TERM 1
Kind regards
Duncan
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Dear OOPS Community
As this is my last newsletter, I would like to say a huge ‘THANK YOU’ to the School
Community for all your lovely emails, phones calls, gifts and best wishes for my new
position and the beginning of my new life at Torquay.
I will certainly miss all the smiling faces that greet me daily at the front desk and I will
miss watching the children grow and mature.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my 12 years at Old Orchard Primary and I wish my
colleagues, the parents and students of OOPS all the best in the future.
Kind regards
Denise Fricker
Assistant Principal news
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The next meeting of the Education Committee will be on Tuesday 12th May at 7.30pm in the
staffroom. At this meeting we will be reviewing the Physical Education Policy and the
Language Education (Mandarin) Policy. Kevin Purvis our Physical Education teacher and
Tracey Ding our Mandarin teacher will both be in attendance at this meeting. They will speak
about their programs and answer any of your questions prior to reviewing the formal policies.
This is an opportunity for you to come and hear first-hand from the teachers as to what is
happening in these areas. There will also be time for you to ask questions specific to these
programs – relating to both the departmental guidelines and the current practice at Old Orchard
Primary School.
If you are not able to Attend but would like to have the opportunity to provide input relating to
these policies, please leave a message at the office and I can get the draft policies to you.
Our meetings always finish by 9.00. We would love you to join us for this evening.
Chris Hodder
Assistant Principal
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LUNCHTIME CLUBS AT OLD ORCHARD
At Old Orchard we have recognised that we often have students who ‘struggle’ with the 50
minute lunch break for a whole range of problems – lack of friends, weather conditions, activities
of interest to them, the sheer volume of students in the yard.
In response to this, Enza Orsini as our Lunchtime Club Co-ordinator and a large band of
enthusiastic staff have donated some of their lunchtime to offer lunchtime club activities is Term
2 & 3.
These clubs will cover a range of activities – Board &Card Games Club; Quiet Club; Art Club;
Chess Club; Creative Club; Library Club; Mandarin Club; Mine Craft Club; Table Tennis Club;
Cooking Club. Clubs will be offered to different age groups and will operate on different days.
Students will be provided with the information by classroom teachers and then will be
encouraged to ‘sign up’. Depending on numbers, some clubs may need to be limited.
If as a parent, if you are interested in offering a club OR supporting our teachers to offer these
clubs, please contact Enza Orsini or Chris Hodder. To be part of these programs you would
require a Working with Children card.
We are very excited to introduce these clubs and are very fortunate to have such dedicated staff
who are ready to respond to the needs of our students.
Chris Hodder & Enza Orsini
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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR 20—26 May
Hello! Book Fair will be running from WED 20 May – TUES 26 May in the OOPS
Library. Scholastic Book Fair is the major fundraiser for Library and there will be a
range of books and other goodies from Scholastic available for purchase, such as
stationary and posters. There are also lots of exciting raffle prize packs to be won!
The theme this year is ‘Kings, Queens and Castles’: Janet and the Library Volunteers are busily
putting together a right royal display… The quizzes and word searches will also be back...watch
this space for updates!
Book Fair will be open:
Wed 20 May: 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Thurs 21 May: 8.30 am – 9.00 am 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm (OOPS Open Night)
Fri 22 May:
8.30 am – 9.00 am 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Mon 25 May: 8.30 am – 9.00 am 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Tues 26 May: 8.30 am – 9.00 am 3.30 pm – 4.00 pm
We are looking for parent volunteers to help man the sales table, especially on Open
Night! If you would like to help please fill out the form below and return it – either
directly to the Library or to the Office. Actually, we are also looking for parent
volunteers to join our lovely team of helpers with returns from 9-10am on Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We are very friendly and more than happy to
teach you how to shelve books, and if you like, cover books, mend books and more…
It is still an ongoing project, but do have a look at the OOPS Library Blog
http://oopslibrary.weebly.com/whats-new.html . We plan to update and improve it after Book Fair!
Thank you!
Janet Russell, Library Technician
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR 20—26 May
Yes, I would like to help at Book Fair
Name:
Phone:
Time/s (please tick): Wed 20 May
Thurs 21 May:
12 – 3.30pm (set up) ........
8.30am – 9.00am.........
3.30pm – 4.00pm...........
3.30pm – 4.00pm......... 6.00pm - 7.00pm........
7.00pm - 8.00pm..........
8.00am – 9.00pm.........
Fri 22 May:
8.30am – 9.00am..........
3.30pm - 4.00pm .........
Mon 25 May:
8.30am – 9.00am..........
3.30pm - 4.00pm..........
Tues 26 May:
8.30am – 9.00am……..
3.30pm - 4.00pm……..
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LIBRARY
Yes, I would like to try shelving in the library (9am-10am)
Name:
Day/s please circle your preference:
Phone:
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
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FROM THE OFFICE……...
SECOND HAND CLOTHING
We have a large amount of second hand
clothing for sale.
It is only $5.00 an item.
Call into the office and check out the
range of second hand clothing
WHAT’S ON AT OOPS
Term 2
6th May
11th May
18 - 22 May
20 - 26 May
25 May– 4 June
28th May
Mother’s Day Stall
PFA Meeting
Education Week
Book Week
1-4 Swimming Program
Biggest Morning Tea
SCHOOL BANKING
School Banking takes place on a Friday each
week. Remember to send your bank books via
the classroom.
Payment / Permission Envelopes—remember
to complete BOTH SIDES of the envelope as
this is your permission for your child to attend an
incursion/excursion.
IMPORTANT NOTICE RE
PAYMENTS ON LINE.
It is wonderful that so many people are paying
accounts and excursions online but please
remember to include your reference details.
Eg Name and the activity— Camp, Excursion
etc. This enables us to accurately credit your
accounts.
UNIFORM INFORMATION
Our uniform shop will be open during the school
terms
Thursdays—8.30am—10.30am
Please note the Uniform Shop is no longer able
to accept cheques. Payment may be made by
credit card or cash only.
TOYWORLD FOREST HILL
Supporting Old Orchard Primary
Remember to mention Old Orchard Primary
School when you make purchases from
Toyworld Forest Hill
Advertising in our newsletter
If you would like to advertise in our newsletter
please contact the office.
Rates are:
$16.50 casual ads / $220.00 half yearly
Advertisements need to be emailed to the
school by Tuesday for publication in the
Newsletter. Our newsletter is online Thursday
afternoon.
ASTHMA MANAGEMENT FORMS
Asthma Management Forms 2014 are available
from the school office. If your child suffers from
Asthma and requires medication to be administered
at school please contact the office for a
management form.
DIRECT DEPOSIT—ON THE NET
Parents may wish to pay school fees, excursions
swimming charges with Direct Deposit on the Net.
Bank details:
Commonwealth BSB: 063 485
Acc No 10021781
Remember to include your name
and reference.
HEAD LICE
We have had a couple of
reports of headlice. Please
remember to check your child’s hair reg-
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Old Orchard Primary School.
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PERMISSION/PAYMENT ENVELOPES
PERMISSION / PAYMENT ENVELOPE.
If you require more envelopes your child
may collect a bundle from the office at any
time.
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TERM DATES 2015
Term 2
14 April—26 June
5 June Pupil Free Day
Term 3
13 July—18 Sept
Term 4
5 Oct—18 Dec
F-2
Mother’s Day
3-6
Presentation 6 EH
NO ASSEMBLY Education Week
F/5/6 Presentation FLT / FAP
NO ASSEMBLY Pupil Free Day
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Gym - 2.30 Dismissal
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Community Notices
Advertising material is included in this newsletter as requested but is not necessarily endorsed by
Old Orchard Primary School.
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Community Notices
Advertising material is included in this newsletter as requested but is not necessarily endorsed by
Old Orchard Primary School.
OOPS WEEKLY WRAP
Community Notices
Advertising material is included in this newsletter as requested but is not necessarily endorsed by
Old Orchard Primary School.
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Community Notices
Advertising material is included in this newsletter as requested but is not necessarily endorsed by
Old Orchard Primary School.
Welcome to the 2015 Aussie Farmers Direct Community Fundraising Program!
Old Orchard Primary School Fundraiser Code is 191.
Share this code with your community as any new families or members that join and order from
Aussie Farmers Direct using this code will be added towards your rewards tally.
Your local Milko contact details
Name: Kon & Vince
Phone: 0424 754 882
Email: [email protected]
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Advertising material is included in this newsletter as requested but is not necessarily endorsed by
Old Orchard Primary School.
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