Principal's Message

Wawa, Wominjika. 

Here at Old Orchard Primary School, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we visit each day, the Wurrunguri and Woiwurrung people of the Kulin nation.We acknowledge and respect the elders and leaders past and present and the elders and leaders of all of the cultures and nationalities that are part of the Old Orchard Primary School community.We express our gratitude towards the orchards that were kept in place by the peoples on this land before us.We thank the traditional owners for sharing this beautiful land that we all love, and for keeping the land, sky, waterways and animals all in great condition for thousands of years, not only for themselves but for all the generations to come.

Public Speaking Competition

The annual Old Orchard Primary School Public Speaking Competition is fast approaching! Students have been presenting their speeches in class, and soon, five finalists from each year level will be selected to deliver their speeches at the grand final. Congratulations to all our participating students and good luck to the finalists who will be presenting next Thursday 5th.

Swimming Program

Our swimming program has been a resounding success. We extend our thanks to Sheree for her exceptional organisation and to our parent helpers for their invaluable support in making it all possible.

Year 6 Awards Assembly

Our Year 6 awards assembly will be held next Wednesday to celebrate the achievements of our students in the following categories:

Academic

Citizenship 

Principal Award

Art, Mandarin, Music, P.E. / Sport and STEM Award

Mollie Holman (STEM) Award

Menzies Shield Award

There will also be a handover from the 2024 School Captains & Vice Captains to the 2025 School Captains & Vice Captains. 

2025 Prep Information Evening

This evening, we will host our Prep Information Evening for 2025 families in Drayton Hall. Our 2025 Prep team is excited to warmly welcome both new and returning families. The transition to primary school can be an overwhelming experience for families. However, our dedicated Prep team—Beth, Nan, and Milly—are diligently working to ensure that both students and their families are well-prepared for a successful start to 2025.

Prep Breakfast

Next Thursday is our Prep Breakfast! It is an exciting day for our students where they get to come to school in their pyjamas, share breakfast with their friends and enjoy a day of fun activities. 

Jen & Clare