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OOPS WEEKLY WRAP
No. 31 16 October 2014
Old Orchard Primary School,
Koonung Road, Blackburn North 3130
PH: 9877 7899 fax: 9877 7345
EMAIL: [email protected]
Website: www.oldorchardps.vic.edu.au
Principal’s News
2014 School Fete
Saturday November 15th
30 DAYS TO GO
Our Literacy Forum on Tuesday evening was a great success. We had over 50 parents in
attendance to hear an overview of Literacy at Old Orchard, covering some aspects of how we teach
reading and writing as well as ways in which parents can support their children in these areas.
Thank-you to Jen McCann, Rob Collins, Lynne Baker, Amanda Foat and Chris Hodder for their
contribution on the night.
SPRING CARNIVAL LUNCHEON: This event has been a significant one on the school calendar for
many years. It is a wonderful opportunity for school mums to dress up, get together and have a day of
fun and this year’s event promises to be as big as ever. It’s not too late to purchase a ticket, but you
will need to be quick as the event is next Friday, October 24th. Don’t miss out!
Best wishes to our students competing in the Eastern Region Athletics finals today – results will be
available shortly.
It’s a big day tomorrow with the Prep – 2 Tabloid Sports day, as part of P.E. Week, as well as the
Year One Dinner tomorrow evening. The Tabloid Sports have been organised predominantly by our
Year 6 students and we have great confidence and trust in the capacity of our students to work
cooperatively on projects such as this.
Next week will also be very busy with the Public Speaking Finals in Drayton Hall on Monday
afternoon, as well as the Disco on Thursday and the Spring Carnival Luncheon on Friday.
School families will soon receive information re the introduction of Social Media as a communication
tool at Old Orchard. We encourage you to connect with us via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and
welcome constructive feedback.
Congratulations to Ari Christodoulou from Year 6.
Ari participated in the Brazilian jiu - jitsu Pan Pacific
championship at MSAC last Saturday, fighting in a higher
weight division for 12 year olds and he finished in first position.
Earlier this year Ari also competed in the Victorian state
championship and won gold in his age and weight division as
well. We are extremely proud of Ari and his achievements!
CALENDAR - TERM 1
Kind regards
Duncan
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Friday 24th October, 2014
To celebrate Healthy October remember Friday 24th October is Walk to School Day.
Walking to and from school can help children get the daily physical activity they need – and
there are plenty of other benefits too. Walking to school can help to reduce traffic congestion,
parking difficulties and the associated environmental impacts. If you cannot walk to school
try parking the car a little further way from the school gate and then walking the remainder of
the way to school. When children arrive at school there will be a Breakfast Top Up for them
Eg water, fruit, mini muffin.
Thanks Deb Peryer
Walking School Bus Coordinator
CREATIVE MUSIC END OF YEAR CONCERTS
William Luby
Wednesday 10 Dec
10.40 am
Portable 14
David Lacey
Friday 12 Dec
10.40 am
Portable 14
Ian McCulloch
Monday 15 Dec
10.40 am
Portable 14
Ann Craig
Tuesday 16 Dec
10.40 am
Portable 14
PEER MEDIATORS
Hello we are the Peer Mediators Captains of 2014. Our role this year has been to organise and
monitor the successful peer mediation program that runs at Old orchard Primary School.
Peer Mediators play an important part of our school community. At least one peer mediator is on duty at
any snack or lunch time, and they are always willing to help any student at our school. Peer Mediators
wear a bright orange vest and a bum bag. The vest is worn so students can see the peer mediators clearly.
The bag has notepads in it which peer mediators use to write down what the child’s problem is so that they
can inform their teacher. Peer mediators help sort out problems in the playground. These may include
children being left out, verbal arguments, and sometimes physical arguments.
Peer mediators either assist when people come and ask for help or if they see a problem forming or
happening they will go and ask if help is needed. Peer mediation is a great program that we run here at
OOPS. It can prevent lots of different things, the main one being bullying. Bullying is a big problem that
can happen at any school. It might be verbal or physical things that happen on a repetitive basis. Peer
mediators help to prevent bullying with their actions.
We hope Peer Mediation is a program that continues to run at our school for many years to come and
encourage Grade 4 students to apply to become a peer mediator in 2015.
Bethanie Gray and Alecia Scott
2014 Peer Mediator Captains
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PREP ENROLMENTS 2015
Parents please forward your Prep Enrolment 2014 information to the office before the
end of Term. This information will assist us in organizing Prep classes for next year.
Date
Activity
Time
Tuesday, 21st October
Lunch/Storytime
12.00pm - 2.00pm
Thursday, 6th November
Lunch/Storytime
12.00pm - 2.00pm
Wednesday,12th November
Lunch/Storytime
12.00pm - 2.00pm
Tuesday, 25th November
Prep Induction Evening
(Parents only)
7.00pm - 8.00pm
Tuesday 9th December
Prep Orientation Morning
9.30am -10.30am
Please note the Uniform shop will be open on the following day
during transition. Normal opening hours are: Thursday 8.30-10.30am
Extra opening time:
Wednesday, 12th November
Uniform shop
11.00am - 1.00pm
A reminder about the online program ‘Mathletics’ Parent Survey.
Dear Parents,
Please use the link below to access the survey about the home use of the mathematics online
program ‘Mathletics’. Students and staff have been surveyed about their usage of the program
and their opinions of its effectiveness in assisting with student learning. Now it is your turn to
have your say!
Your participation in this short survey is greatly appreciated, as your views are highly valued.
Old Orchard Primary School pays a substantial annual subscription to this program for both
school and home use and it is important that we ensure that value for use is achieved.
Kind regards,
The Numeracy Team
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QPQZRDK
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Communication Page
PARENTS:
Please note
permission forms were replaced
mid 2013 by a PERMISSION /
PAYMENT ENVELOPE. If you
require these envelopes your
child may collect a bundle from
the office at any time.
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FROM THE OFFICE……...
ASSEMBLIES
WHAT’S ON AT OOPS
17 Oct
22 Oct
23 Oct
24 Oct
24 Oct
30 Oct
31 Oct
6 Nov
14 Nov
25 Nov-27 Nov
15 Nov
Yr 1 Dinner
Fete Meeting 2.30pm
School Disco
Walk to School Day
Spring Carnival Luncheon
Music Soiree
Prep Breakfast
Moon Light Picnic 6.30pm
Sofcrosse Day
Aquarium Excursion
School Fete
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
Payment / Permission Envelopes—remember
to complete BOTH SIDES of the envelope as
this is your permission for your child to attend an
incursion/excursion.
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.
SCHOOL BANKING
School Banking every Friday.
Please send deposit books to
school via the classroom.
Oct-17 P - 2
Drayton Hall Pr. LT
Oct-24 3 - 6
Drayton Hall 3KB
Oct-31 P - 2
Drayton Hall 2EO & 12LB
Nov-07 3 - 6
Drayton Hall 3AF
Nov-14 P - 2
Drayton Hall Pr. DS
Nov-21 3 - 6
Drayton Hall 5AP
Nov-28 P - 2
Drayton Hall Pr. JF & Pr. RC
Dec-05 3 - 6
Drayton Hall
Dec-12 P - 2
Drayton Hall
Dec-19 P - 6
Gymnasium End of Year
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.
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.
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Old Orchard Primary School.
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Saturday OOPS netball 2015
There has been some interest expressed by Old Orchard families in forming a
team/s to play in a Saturday netball competition in 2015. We would like to
hear from any school parents who may be interested in assisting getting this up
and running.
Any questions please contact either of us at school 9877 7899 or via email
[email protected] or [email protected]
Thanks,
Ellen Hurley & Jenny McCann (Year 6 teachers)
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KIDZONE NEWS
4SB CLASSROOM REQUEST
Do you have any magazines at
home you no longer need?
We are looking for 60 of them for an
activity in our classroom. Please
bring them to 4SB.
Old Orchard Primary School Chickens
Our 2 chickens are nearing
retirement and would love to
spend their retirement at your
home.
If you are interested in giving the
2 chickens a new home please contact Jenny
Flower or the office.
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Fete News—Saturday 15th Nov 2014
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Fete Group Class Representative
meetings:
Wed
Fri
22nd Oct
7th Nov
HAMPER
Jam/Pickle Makers
Do you or a friend/relative make your own preserves?
We are seeking donations for our 2014 OOPS Fete.
It is important that all the ingredients are noted as we
will label them with our
OOPS Fete logo.
If you can spare a few jars (or need some jars!)
please contact Jackie 0409 026 670
[email protected]
2.30pm
9.15am
Prep
DS
Kitchen Hamper
Prep
LT
Mum's hamper
Prep
JF
Cleaning Hamper
Prep
RC
BBQ Hamper
Grade
1KS
Baby Hamper
Grade
1MM
Family Games Hamper
Grade
1/2B
Grocery Hamper
Grade
1KD
Party Hamper
Grade
2JH
Book Hamper
Grade
2EO
Gardening Hamper
Grade
2LO
Sport Hamper
Grade
3AF
Baking Hamper
Grade
3KB
Craft Hamper
Grade
3WS
Toy Hamper
Grade
4TR
Boys Hamper
Grade
4HK
Girls Hamper
Grade
4SB
Kids Kitchen Hamper
Grade
5TT
Make Up Hamper
Grade
5LC
Christmas Hamper
Grade
5AP
Beach Hamper
Grade
6MO
Chocolate Hamper
Grade
6JM
Spicy Hamper
Grade
6EH
Dad's Hamper
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Fete News—Saturday 15th Nov 2014
SECOND HAND BOOKS STALL
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this stall in the past, it is always a great
success. For anyone looking to donate, please separate 2nd hand goods from books
as we have a separate Second hand goods Stall and please ensure the books are in a
reasonable state for reselling.
SECOND HAND BOOKS
DONATION DROP OFF TIMES
Donations can be left Wednesday mornings weekly during term 4 up to and including
Wed 12th November which would be the last drop off time. Please leave any
donations in the area next to the Uniform shop. Please do not block access to either
the Uniform shop, hallway to gym or Kidzone. Beyond this we welcome drop offs at
other times and the area will be checked and cleared regularly. Many thanks for your
support in helping make this year’s OOPS Fete a great success!
Tenille Chamclam, PREP DS
Second hand goods for the fete Trash N Treasure stall can be dropped
Fridays and Mondays until the 24th October. Please leave neatly near the uniform
shop in the gym. Please no large items until near the time.
Thanks Sarah Garry
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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.
FROCKTOBER
Hi all,
Amelie (1KD) is participating in the Frocktober
challenge to help raise funds for Ovarian Cancer
Research Foundation (OCRF). The aim is to help raise
funds to find a early detection test for Ovarian Cancer.
Here is a link for more information:
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/frocktober
She has to wear a dress every day of the month of
October rain, hail and shine!
This is the link to Amelie's supporter page: https://
frocktober.everydayhero.com/au/amelie
Thanks Samantha Meeuwissen
Raising awareness of Type 1 Diabetes
Hi Everyone,
We are Walking to Cure Diabetes this weekend on Sunday the 28th of October at Tweed Heads NSW!
Raising awareness of Type 1 Diabetes is important to our family, all funds raised go directly to the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation to improve the lives of all people diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and ultimately a cure.
Many of our friends & family have already made generous donations to our fund raising earlier this year. This year is
the first time we have embraced fundraising through social media, so I apologize if I have bombarded you with messages.
Thank you all for your support over the last 7 years that we have been living with Type 1 Diabetes. Lets make Type 1
Type None!
JDRF is the only global organisation with a strategic research plan to end T1D. The plan is to deliver an ongoing
stream of life-changing therapies moving from development through to commercialisation that lessen the impact of
T1D. JDRF wants to help keep people with T1D healthy and safe today until we reach our ultimate goal of a cure and
universal prevention of T1D. T1D is a serious disease that affects 122,300 Australian children and adults. They need
up to six insulin injections every day or a continuous infusion of insulin through a pump, just to stay alive. Take steps
with me today to deliver a world without type 1 diabetes.
Please make a donation to my personal fundraising web page and one day you will be able to say that you
helped turn Type One into Type None. Click here to visit my Web page
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Julie Lakey
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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.