Ocean Grove Primary School will be celebrating Harmony Day on Thursday 18th March. The theme this year is Everybody Belongs. All students are encouraged to wear a splash of orange on the day.

Everybody Belongs 3min clip https://www.harmony.gov.au/stories/story?storyId=118

Parents can look at the govt website https://www.harmony.gov.au/about for more information.

Curriculum Day 2021

-Monday 22nd March (Camp Australia will be available on this day)

Sentral Permission Slips

As you aware we are trialing permission slips with no payment via the sentral parent portal app. This allows the parents to simply log onto sentral to give permission for specific incursions/excursions. Both Parents will be notified and can view the permissions slip details, but as we have discovered only Parent A is able to give permission.

If you are not Parent A and wish to give permission for your child/ren contact your child's teacher via the seesaw app to give permission.

Alternatively you may contact the office if required.

Tutor Program

Some families with children in Year 1 and Year 5 will receive a letter next week regarding their child’s participation in the tutor program. These students have been selected after extensive assessment and careful consideration.

On the 23rd March both Scott and myself with be meeting the entire tutor team (Kate Artstall, Kate Greskie, Rebecca Bradbury and Leanne Kelly) to plan out the tutor program for Term 2 and beyond.

Ocean Grove Primary School received tutor funding for six months but has made a financial commitment beyond this as a means of supporting our students the very best we possibly can.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries related to the tutor program.

Kristy Hannan-Cuthbertson

Assistant Principal

Sign In/Sign Out Students During Class time

It is extremely important that you come into the office prior to signing your child/ren out of class time (or recess and lunch).

Recess time: 10:40-11:10am

Lunch Time: 1:50-1:40pm

If you know that you are going to collect your child/ren during recess and lunch times please call the office prior to recess and lunch start times (if possible) to arrange having your child/ren at the office. Collecting students during recess and lunch with no notice can be very difficult as children don't always hear the announcements when they are outside.

If you are collecting your child/ren during class time you will need to collect an early departure slip at the office FIRST which you can take to the teacher and they will know your child/ren are signed out at the office.

School Photos 2021 ORDER INFORMATION

Our annual school photos have been taken and are now ready to order.

Arthur Reed Photos uses an online ordering system where you can view your photos prior to ordering.

On photo day all students received a flyer which includes a code unique to them.

You will require this 2021 code to register online and view your photos.

If you have already registered, you will receive an email or SMS from Arthur Reed Photos with a link to view your photos.

If you have not yet registered, please go to order.arphotos.com.au and enter your code to complete your order.

If you have misplaced your registration code, please contact the Arthur Reed Photos customer service team directly on 5243 4390 or customerservice@arphotos.com.au

Please note that you will need to register online with your 2021 photo code to gain access to this year’s images.

All photo packages are being sent home in 2021, so please ensure that you enter the correct details and nominated shipping address upon checkout.

If you require any assistance ordering your photos, please contact Arthur Reed Photos directly on 5243 4390 or email customerservice@arphotos.com.au

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

Woolworths Discovery Garden Seeds for our Kitchen Garden!

Thanks to all the families who have collected these seeds from Woolies for us. We know many families are also bringing in seeds collected by extended family members, friends and neighbours.

It really helps our program when we can count on your support, so we would like to say a huge THANK YOU!

National Ride2School Day

IMPORTANT Reminder

(Riding to and from school)

We have had numerous reports of students who ride to and from school who are not observing and following the bike education rules! Please ensure you all speak to your children about the safety of themselves and others when riding!

Please Note: If your child is in Year 3 or below an adult must accompany them to and from school. Bike Education is conducted in Year 4.

Music Tuition at OGPS

Sylvia Thomson, piano, call 0407 532 954 or email thomsyl2@gmail.com

(Waiting list only currently available)

Matiss Schubert, guitar, call 0409 868 226 or email matiss.schubert@hotmail.com

Mike Holden, drums, email urbanmike@mail.com

A REMINDER

Broad Brimmed Hats — Terms 1 and 4

A reminder that in Terms 1 and 4, it is compulsory for students to wear a dark blue broad brimmed or bucket hat (either plain or with school logo) whilst outside.

Peaked caps, baseball caps or any other hats are not acceptable.

Hats are available from the Uniform Shop (Looking Smart, 7 Marine Parade, Ocean Grove)

Once again thanks to parents for helping to ensure life-long good habits that will protect children from sun exposure.

Year 7 2022 Information Evenings

To book in for the Year 7 Bellarine Secondary College Information night please click the link below to purchase a ticket.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/year-7-2022-information-evening-tickets-142610761627

Student Activities

Photo Courtesy of Brendan Waites Ocean Grove Camera and Photo