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Thursday, 21st May 2015
TERM 2
KEY DATES:
MAY
22 - 26
26
27
29
JUNE
1
4
5
8
WEEK 6
2015 TERM DATES:
Library Book Fair
Ranger: Fungi Walk in Wurundjeri - Year 5 & 6
Foundation 2016 School Tour 2.15pm
Monash Teddy Bear Hospital Incursion - Foundation
Winter Interschool Sport - Years 5 & 6
Wild Action Incursion - Year 1
Assembly in the PAC
Term 2 13th April - 26th June
Term 3 13th July - 18th September
Term 4 5th October - 18th December
*** Save the Date ***
Friday 16th October
Fiesta and Fireworks
Foundation 2016 School Tour 9.30am
Wild Action Incursion - Year 2
Division Cross Country
CURRICULUM DAY - no students required
Queen’s Birthday Holiday
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
This week is Education Week and we had a fabulous Open Night on Tuesday. It is always fun to showcase the school and celebrate
what we are doing here. We had 3 school tours with well over 100 people in attendance over the day, coming to hear about what we
are doing at OGPS.
The feedback from the visitors was so encouraging and it would appear that our reputation is growing significantly and our hard work
is being recognised. I am very proud of our school; I sincerely love being part of this community, partnering with you all together and
with my staff to help you in preparing your young children for their futures – very exciting!
Enrolments are now being accepted for Prep/Foundation 2016. Spots will fill fast so, if this applies to you, please make sure you have
the Enrolment Pack from the office and get the forms back to Margaret ASAP.
It was also sensational that, on Open Day, we were able to offer an amazing opportunity for 30 lucky students. Every year around
Australia, Moran Art Prizes, a philanthropic organisation, offers a unique opportunity for primary and secondary students to participate
in photographic workshops and a competition. To be part of this program, schools must apply. Given that it is a nation-wide program,
it is quite a challenge to have your application accepted. However, fortunately for us, this year Orchard Grove was selected. Thirty
students from Years 4, 5 and 6 were chosen by Rosie Campbell to attend the day, hosted here at school, and run by a professional
photographer, Nicki Jackson. Each student was given a camera for the day and taught how to use the various functions of the camera
to best effect. They were then asked to think carefully about their photos and use the 'Contemporary Life' idea as a theme for their
shots. The students could choose their five favourite images and print them to take home. All their photos will be entered into the
schools competition and in November we will hear if any of our students are nominated as finalists. The prize is a camera and the
honour of having your photo feature in a Sydney exhibition. Our students worked beautifully with the photographer and she was very
impressed with the quality of their work. Congratulations to all who were fortunate to participate in the day's workshop, and fingers
crossed for the competition. Thank you to the Moran Art Prize organisation for giving our students such a wonderful experience.
Applications will open again soon for the coming year so we will apply and perhaps more students could be part of a unique
experience.
School Philosophy
Orchard Grove Primary School is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment that engages curiosity,
promotes learning, personal growth and wellbeing for all students. We strive to develop adaptability and resilience
so students can become valued members of the local and global communities and be prepared for future life
experiences.
DEECD and Orchard Grove P.S. do not endorse the products or services of any private
advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by DEECD for accuracy of information contained
in advertisements or claims made by them.
Last Sunday, we had our second Working Bee for the year. It
was
fabulous
weather and we had a terrific turn out. The school
Glenda
Harry
looks
absolutely magnificent, and all who came worked so very
Principal
hard to move all the soft fall, clean windows, garden and
complete our long list ofPARENTS’
odd jobs. We
need regular assistance
CLUB
like this throughout the year and your continued support is much
Carols Night It definitely is true that ‘many hands make light
appreciated.
Carols night will be held on Thursday, 11th December from
work’.
5pm. Sausages & drinks will be available for purchase, and our
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all current
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on the
night. Raffle tickets will
As
you home
may already
aware,
in the
the month.
latest State Government
come
towardsbethe
end of
Budget,
new initiative
was
announced
a Camp,
Sports
&
Save thea Date
- Saturday
21st
Februaryfor
2015
Outdoor
Movie
Excursions
Fund
(CSEF).
The
understanding
behind
this
new
fund
Night
isNext
thatmeeting
“Every Victorian
Child should
have
access to the world of
- to be advised
(will be
in 2015)
learning
that exist beyond the classroom. The
Bronwynopportunities
McIlroy
Camps
Sports
and
Excursion
Fund will ensure that no student will
Coordinator
miss out on the opportunity to join their class mates for
important, educational
and fun activities.
NEWSLETTER
ROSTER
The CSEF will be Wednesday,
provided by the
Victorian
Government to assist
19th
November
eligible families to cover theNicole
costs Bray
of school trips, camps and
sporting activities. So, if you
haveCooper
a current Health Care card you
Louise
may be eligible for CSEF. The allowance will paid to the school to
be used towards those SICK
expenses.
BAY Annually
ROSTERthe CSEF amount per
Primary School student
is $125.
Friday,
14th November
Margaret will be sendingLinda
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the appropriate
forms to all
- 1JS
parents that we have on our records, with the concession cards
or alternatively if you believe you may be eligible come into the
office and collect
a form. AllDUE
applications
to be lodged by
PAYMENTS
AT THEhave
OFFICE
26th June. If you would like more information visit
 Swimming - 3rd instalment - $35.00 - due 21st November
www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
 Chesterfield
Farm
- Level
2 - $21.50
dueYear
21st3 November
Last
week we sent
a large
contingent
of -our
- 6 students
 2015
Contributions
- payment
in fullCountry.
due by 22nd
January
who
had qualified
for the
District Cross
We have
an or
1st about
instalment
due
21st
update
how $150.00
they went
later
in November
the newsletter.
 2015
Excursion
Levy
- 1stItinstalment
$47.50
due by to
12th
Now
to some
staffing
news.
gives me great
pleasure
December
or payment
bygirl,
22nd January 2015
announce
the safe
arrival ofinafull
little
Emily Katherine Crozier, born last Friday 15th
May and weighing in at a healthy 3.98kg.
2015 well
BOOK
PACKS
Melissa and Emily are doing
and,
of
course,
husband
Josh
and
big
brother
Book Packs will start being distributedWill
after next week. They will
are
the moon.
We have in
seen
be over
sent home
after payment
fullsome
received, or the 1st
photos
and Emily
is absolutely
gorgeous. We
instalment
of $150
has been paid.
are definitely looking forward to seeing them
both very soon.
Our delightful Mrs Amanda Delahenty is
leaving OGPS on maternity leave on Friday. We would like to take
this opportunity to wish her all the best for the impending birth
of her baby and her entry into the most important job of all –
Motherhood. Amanda will be sadly missed here at school and we
thank her for being such a valued member of staff and a
wonderful teacher to so many of our students over the last 4
years. We certainly will look forward to hearing when the baby is
born. On the flip side we are very excited to announce that Ms
Christabelle Toohey is joining our staff and will be taking
Amanda’s grade. Christabelle is an experienced teacher and
brings with her much enthusiasm and a terrific skill set. I know
she will fit in beautifully here at OGPS and look forward to her
getting to know all of you.
PRINCIPAL AWARDS
Jule - FJF
Gabriel - FTR
Sam - FSK
Zach - 1DW
Anthony - 1KC
Ben - 1LC
Amelia - 1/2M
SPANISH CORNER
It was lovely to meet so many families on Open Night and hear
how the children have been teaching Spanish at home. Some
resources you can access at home include the websites
Rockalingua and Languages Online and free language apps
Babbel, Busuu, Duolingo and Spanish Smash. Keep it up,
fantástico.
BOOK FAIR
The Book Fair has arrived in the Library and we have an excellent
selection of books available for Foundation through to Year 5 and
6. Students will have the opportunity to view the books
during their lessons and write out a wish list. The wish list is
merely a guide for parents if you want to purchase any of the
books and is not an obligation to buy. Wish lists will also be
available to fill out in the Library and are needed if you want to
be entered into the draw to win the $60 worth of free books,
compliments of Scholastic.
The Book Fair sale opens today, Thursday, May 21st and will
continue until next Tuesday, May 26th. Sale times are from
8.30am-9.00am and from 3.30pm-4.15pm.
We hope to see you at the Book Fair.
PARENTS’ CLUB
Entertainment Books - Don’t forget to order your Entertainment
Books. They are a bargain at only $65.00 and the school
receives $13.00 from each book sold.
Next meeting - Tuesday 9th June in the staffroom at 2.45pm
Bronwyn McIlroy
Coordinator
NEWSLETTER ROSTER
Wednesday, 27th May
Michelle Kaila
Kat Perera
Finally, this week our parenting article is on being an emotionally
intelligent parent. Once again, an interesting read and I hope
you find it helpful.
SICK BAY ROSTER
Friday, 22nd May
Sharon Bridgman - 3KM
Have a lovely weekend with your family.
Glenda Harry
Principal
CANTEEN ROSTER
Monday 25/5
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PAYMENTS DUE AT THE OFFICE
Wild Action - Years 1 & 2 - $12.00 - due 22nd May
Winter Sport - Year 5 & 6 - $7.50 - due 22nd May
Year 3 Camp - balance - due 29th May
Maya - 2KE
Jasper - 2KM
Amelia - 3GT
Whole Class - 3KM
Sienna - 3KT
Lucy - 5/6B
Whole Class - 5/6W
Wednesday 27/5
Jenny Connell
Jo Lamb
Janine Hookey
Irene Flourentzou
Marianne Woodford Akiko Curry
Eirini Trortzis
Friday 29/5
Ian Chadwick
Karin Martin
Melanie Arrowsmith
Jacqui Luke
CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to all the students who represented Orchard
Grove in the district cross country on Friday. We came 3rd out of
all the schools! The weather held out and made for great cross
country conditions at the Ruffy Park track. The district course is a
much hillier course than the school track, but this did not deter
the runners, with most of the team finishing in the top half of the
64 strong field of runners.
Several students progressed to the division stage after placing in
the top ten of their age group.
Congratulations to the following students for progressing to the
next stage.
Camiel B - 6th - 10yr boys
Alannah R - 9th - 10yr girls
Jochem B - 3rd - 11yr boys
Max G - 6th - 11yr boys
Lily H - 5th - 11yr girls
Mia B - 6th - 11yr girls
Nina A - 9th - 11yr girls
Stephanie J - 6th - 12yr girls
Jane H - 9th - 12yr girls
OSHClub
Hi Everyone,
This week we are working on growing our herb garden. Hopefully
Kos can make some delicious goodies soon.
We would like to welcome Rob to our Permanent OSH team. Our
permanent team now consists of:
Sarah Barber - Program Coordinator
Kos - Program Assistant
Rob - Program Assistant
Please come in and meet the team - we love visitors!
We hope everyone came to our open night and had a fantastic
time. The OSH room was open for operation and to have a look.
We ask for any donations, these could be books, toys, craft
materials, pencils anything is appreciated.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the
program on 0438 565 727. Calls will be answered/returned
between 7-9am and 3-6pm.
Have a great week,
OSHClub Team
Proud sponsor of RUBY Orchard Grove’s School dog