Event Dates, Forms & Parent Information
2023 School Dates & Events
Please also refer to the Compass Calendar & Compass Events for more real-time information and to complete all payments and consents.
May
May 15
- Assembly, 3pm
May 17
- School Tour, 11:30am
May 18
- District Cross Country TBC
May 22
- Year 6 Video Conference with Korean Schools
- School Tour, 10am
May 23
- Year 3 Lume Excursion
May 29
- Year 6 Parliament Incursion
- 3-4 Swimming Program Begins
- Assembly 3pm
June
June 1
- School Tour, 2:15pm
June 2
- Year 5 Sovereign Hill Excursion
June 9
- School Tour, 9:30am
June 12
- Assembly 3pm
June 19 and 20
- Parent Teacher Interviews
June 23
- Last Day Term 2
- 2:30pm dismissal
July
Monday 10 - Term 3 Commences
Monday 17 - Assembly 3pm
Monday 31 - Assembly 3pm
August
Tuesday 1 - OPS House Athletics
Monday 14 - Assembly 3pm
Monday 28 - Assembly 3pm
September
Monday 4 - District Athletics (Years 4-6) TBC
Monday 11 - Assembly 3pm
Friday 15 - Last day Term 3
2:30pm dismissal
October
Monday 2 - Term 4 Commences
Monday 9 - Assembly 3pm
Monday 23 - Assembly 3pm
November
Monday 6 - Assembly 3pm
Monday 20 - Assembly 3pm
December
Monday 4 - Assembly 3pm
Wednesday 20 - Last Day Term 4
2023 Term Dates
Term 1 - 27 January to 6 April (2:30pm dismissal)
Term 2 - 24 April to 23 June (2:30pm dismissal)
Term 3 - 10 July to 15 September (2:30pm dismissal)
Term 4 - 2 October to 20 December
Student Absences
Absent all day?
Parents to enter approval directly into compass by 9:15am (this can also be done in advance) OR phone the school office on 9578 1327 and leave a message on option # 1.
*Automated text messages are now sent daily to both parents of all students who have been marked absent without parent approval.
Covid Absences
If your child is unable to attend school due to Covid for any reason, please inform the office in writing as soon as possible so the correct attendance can be recorded. The school must record these absences differently. Reasons are because they are isolating due to testing positive/are a close contact or you have made a personal choice to keep your child home because of medical risk or Covid concerns for your family.
Arriving late?
When you arrive to school, the student must be signed IN at the school office by the parent/carer prior to going to class. This can not be done in advance or from the parent portal.
Leaving early?
During Covid-19 times, Parents are asked to call 5-10 minutes prior to picking up their child to ensure they are ready and waiting in the office.
Parent/Carers are asked not to go to the classrooms.
Parent/Carers must sign the student OUT at the school office. This can not be done in advance or from the parent portal.
Please Note - Students must be signed in or out by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18 years. Students are not permitted to sign themselves in/out of school.
Parent Contact Details
Have your contact details changed? If so please let the office know in writing so we can update our records. This includes changes to emergency contacts, additional numbers to call if needed and any changes to employment details.
School Communication Channels
School Office
Monday to Friday - 8:15am to 4pm
Phone - 03 9578 1327
Email - Ormond.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Website - www.ormondps.vic.edu.au
The school office will be closed during the school holidays.
Out of School Hours Program
Monday to Friday - 7:30am to 8:45am & 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Phone - 03 9578 5826
Parent Volunteers
Wanting to help out for an excursion? Sports days? Classroom reading?
All volunteers must have a valid Working With Childrens Card and complete the school's Child Safe Code of Conduct with the front office.
Medication at School Form
If your child requires medication to be administered during school hours, please complete the Parent Medication Authority Form form and hand it to the Front Office with the required medication in it's original packaging. This includes but limited to - paracetamol, ibuprofen, antibiotics, creams and lozenges.
If your child suffers from an Anaphylaxis, severe Allergies, Diabetes, Epilepsy or Asthma and you need to update you Medical Action Plans please download the required form below, have it completed by your Medical Practitioner and return the original coloured version to the office. If you do not have a coloured printer, please contact the office to print for you. These are DET required Action Plans. If you cannot find your child's required Action Plan, please contact the school office.
Lunch Order Menus 2023
Please remember to inform your child which company you've ordered from
Taste Galore - Tuesday & Friday
Taste Galore will now accepting orders up until 8am on Tuesdays and Fridays.- Online orders must be processed by 8:00am the day of required order.
- Cancellations must be processed via app by 8:30am the day of required order.
Classroom Cuisine - Mon, Weds, Thurs & Fri
School Uniform Provider
Please find attached a letter from PSW regarding their upcoming prince increase along with a new pricelist.
Community Corner
Upcoming Secondary School Tours
McKinnon Secondary College will be running school tours on Thursday 4th, Friday 5th, Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th May between 9-10am. These will be taking place at our Main Campus on McKinnon Rd. Bookings are essential so please call 8520 9000 during school hours to reserve a place.
Glen Eira College Open Day
Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Tours at 9.15am & 11.30am. Bookings essential.
Evening Presentation 5pm
Ormond Primary School Music Lessons
Carlo is away on leave for a couple of weeks, so there will be a bit of a delay with lessons resuming in week 4.
