School News
Upcoming Excursions & Events
Prep
'Smart Start' Program - 24th August
Botanical Gardens - 7th September
Year 1
Community Walk - 17th August
Wetlands Excursion - 22nd August
'Smart Start' Program - 24th August
Year 2
'Smart Start' Program - 24th August
Year 3
Camp Briars - 11th August
Year 5
Bike Education - 13th, 20th, 27th July
3rd, 10th and 17th August
African Drumming - 19th, 26th July, 2nd, 9th, 23rd August
Year 6
Bike Education - 13th, 20th, 27th July
3rd, 10th and 17th August
African Drumming - 19th, 26th July, 2nd, 9th, 23rd August
Scouts 'Monster Raffle'
All tickets, sold or unsold were due back today, Wednesday 10th August. If you have not yet returned your raffle book can you please do so ASAP.
As this is a Government registered fundraiser all tickets must be accounted for. If you have lost or misplaced your book please email Brodie by Friday 12th August.
Year 1 News...
We are now getting towards the middle of Term 3 and we have many exciting events coming up. In inquiry we have learnt about the different types of features including managed, natural and constructed. Year 1 students are working toward creating a box suburb of Ormond. The aim of this is to discuss the places of need within their local community and work as a team to create a class suburb. They are currently being displayed in the level 1 hallway. On 17th August we will take a short walk down main street of Ormond spotting some of the features within our community. We will also soon be going on an excursion to the Seaford Wetlands Education Centre, notices are out this week and due 15th August. We will need a parent per class for both outings. If you are available we would love your assistance.
In mathematics we have been learning about capacity and revising our skills on addition and subtraction. We will be focussing on developing a variety of strategies including using number facts, counting to and from, finding the differences, bridging to ten and many more. We are trying to teach that there are many more ways to add and subtract moving on from just using their fingers.
In literacy, we have been continuing writing about information reports and recounts. It is very impressing some of the details that students are now beginning to include. A few examples are below.
"On Sunday I went to Valley Reserve. It had shady trees and yellow crested cockatoos. It had a big flying fox and a rushing stream" Markus.
"First we had lunch it was yummy food. Next Adam and Sophie got tattoos. Adam got a scary tattoo and Sophie got a pretty tattoo" Tessa.
"On Sunday I went to Caulfield Park. I scored goals and heard people kicking. I played with a yellow ball. We played in wet grass and I scored hard goals with long and short posts" Stefan.
Lastly we are starting to learn parts of our Level 1 / 2 Soirée. The event will be held on the 12th October. Students are beginning to prepare class routines and group songs, even the choir is singing a song. More details will go out over the coming weeks with regards to costumes and further information.
Year 3 News...
In the lead up to The Olympics in Rio, Year 3 students participated in their own Ormond Olympics. The students were divided into four countries and competed against each other over 4 days in a variety of events including dodge ball, soccer, volleyball, relays and tunnel ball. They were rewarded for teamwork, sportsmanship and effort as well as scoring points for winning events.
There was a fabulous medal ceremony on Wednesday and we have been so proud of all of the athletes' Olympic spirit. As it was the brainchild of Mr Cheverton, many thanks to him for leading the Olympic Committee as well as organising and officiating all events. Many thanks also for the Grade 3 team and head of countries; Ms Cash, Mrs Fernandez, Mrs Tunnock and student teacher, Ms French.
Year 5/6 News...
The Year 5 and 6 Soiree will be held on Tuesday 23rd August at 6:30pm in the Hall.
Students have been learning the art of African Drumming for several weeks now and are looking forward to performing for their loved ones.
Visual Arts News
Alice in Wonderland Mural
It has been wonderful to see the students’ enjoyment and pride in seeing their collaborated artworks in the completed Alice Mural – if you have not had a chance to come and see it, be sure to make your way towards the Art Room.
Golden Wattle Sunday
Students from Year 4, 5 and 6 have been invited to submit artwork to be on display at Box Cottage Museum in Joyce Park, Ormond.
The Golden Wattle Sunday event is being held on Sunday the 28th of August to welcome in the Spring. There will be wattle-themed readings/recitals and Nick Staikos MP State Member for Bentleigh will plant a Golden Wattle sapling.
Our students have been busy investigating and finalising artworks based on the Wattle Tree and have selected various forms of media to complete their works, including dry needle felting, paint, watercolour, charcoal, chalk, silk painting and/or oil pastels.
The students are very excited to be participating in this event and the Ormond community is encouraged to support them and see their wonderful pieces which will be on display in the museum. I have been informed that a small prize will also be awarded to one student in each participating year level.
The students' works will be assessed by:- Rosemary Kelleher, ANA ~ Aust Unity, major sponsors of the event; Mario Mirabile, Caulfield Photography Club, Trish Mirabile, Hughesdale Artists Group.
Interesting Fact: Box Cottage Museum has a historic link to Ormond Primary. During the 1920s, Stefanie Rennick nee Rietman (1918-2001), then residing in the original early settler's cottage, and most likely her brother William Rietman, attended Ormond Primary School. Stefanie would go on to become an arts and crafts teacher at Bentleigh Secondary College, and a widely-known propagator of indigenous plants...
(source: Frances Bader, Box Cottage Museum Team)
Zart Art Student Gallery
Some more exciting news from the Art Room! A Zart Art representative has recently been to Ormond Primary School to see what wonderful work we have been up to. Very impressed with our creative students’ artworks, a selection of students art pieces from the grade sixes and preps have been chosen be part of their Term 4 gallery display! Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.
Helen Kupfer
Visual Arts Teacher/Coordinator
Out of School Hours Care
Pupil Free Day
The Out of School Hours Program will be providing care on the pupil free day scheduled for Monday 29th August. For bookings please see the program diary or contact the program on 9578 5826.
After School Care Activities
Thursday 11th Cyclopes Eye
Friday 12 th Sewing Bean Bags
Monday 15th Wool Snake
Tuesday 16th Cooking
Wednesday 17th X-Ray Fish
Thursday 18th Tube Animals
Friday 19th Paper Roll Giraffe
Monday 22nd Cooking
Tuesday 23rd Masks
Wednesday 24th Skipping Man
April Kopitz
Out of School Hours Coordinator
Parents & Friends Update
Fathers’ Day Breakfast
Fathers’ Day Breakfast will be held before school on the morning of Friday 9th September. Booking is now open via https://www.trybooking.com/MKBC. Session 1 runs from 7:30am to 8:00am, and Session 2 runs from 8:00am to 8:30am. Your class conveners will be emailing you more details regarding this event.
Twilight Market
The Twilight Market will be held on Friday 25th November from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Each class will be assigned a stall to help run. The Twilight Market is open to the wider community not just the families of Ormond Primary, so please invite your extended family and friends!
Please start putting aside items such as empty glass jars & filled jars for selling at the market. The jars need to be filled with fun items to appeal to children. Please also start collecting wine, beer and champagne you would be willing to donate for the 'Wine Under Lock & Key' raffle prize. We will also be looking for quality second hand books and clothes. More details will follow in future school newsletters, including details of donation points
Community News & Adverts
Musicorp Instumental Music Lessons
The Instrumental Music Program at Ormond is having a fabulous term. The music students performed famously at assembly with both solo performances and duets. We are currently working on popular songs that we hope to perform later in the year. We are always looking for more students to join in the fun and take their shot at performing and learning an instrument.
If you would like more information regarding the program, please call Musicorp on 1300 858 911.
Special mention to the following students for their tremendous improvements and continual hard work - Thomas W, Isabella O, Jasper B and Sarah N. Well Done and keep up the great work!
Amber Wright
National Education Co-ordinator
Polygon Group
Musicorp Teaching Services
