Whole School News
- SAVE THE DATE -
Working Bee - Sunday 26th May
All families encouraged to come along and help clean up/maintain the school grounds.
Library News
There are still quite a number of outstanding library books from Term 1. Can they please be returned to the library as soon as possible.
If you have lost or misplaced the books please contact the office.
Thanking you in advance
Library Helpers
Foundation News
Welcome back to term 2! It has been pleasing to see all the students settling back into their school routines so beautifully. Our first week back ended on a high note with the celebration of Grandparents and Special Friends Day. The student were very excited to share their classroom with their grandparents and visitors and enjoyed a craft activity. It was a very successful morning.
Last week in Literacy we continued our study on the word ‘dog’. This week’s new word is ‘jam’ with the introduction of two new letters, j & m. After that we will learn the word ‘hand’ with the introduction of the letter ‘h’ followed by the word ‘frog’ in week 4 with f & r being the two new letters introduced. We have loved seeing the excitement and commitment the students have shown towards learning their M100W words. We will continue to send these word lists home for students to work on. We do suggest re visiting older lists with your children to ensure they continue to show confidence in the identification of all words previously learnt.
In mathematics, we will continue our focus on the numbers 1-20. With these numbers, students will work on ordering them and counting collections of objects around 20. They will also focus on counting forwards and backwards, starting at any number.
In humanities, we will be introducing our new topic that is focused on ‘Our Community’. Throughout this topic students will explore the community around them and identify places in which they live and belong. They will also look at how they are able to help keep the community clean and a nice place to live.
We would like to say a very big thank you to Natasha, Jackie and Melina and who gave up their time to come and share their special cultural celebrations. The children loved it and learnt a lot about the way other cultures celebrate.
Year 6 News
Year 7 2020 McKinnon Secondary College
- Open evening - Wednesday 8th May at 7pm in McKinnon School Assembly Hall.
- Tour dates - Friday 10th May & Tuesday 21st May 2019 915am to 10.15am. Bookings for tours essential, please call office on 8520 9000.
Year 6 Camp - Next week!
Year 6 students leave for camp next Monday 6th May. Students are required to be at school by 8:30am, to ensure a prompt departure.
Any medications etc. your child is taking on camp are required to be handed into the teacher in charge who will be set up in the library. Please ensure the following form is completed and all medications are in original packaging, with prescription stickers where applicable and in a zip lock bag with the students name clearly labelled on it.
PE & Sport News
House Cross Country
Congratulations to all students from Foundation to Year 6 for participating in the House Cross- Country last term. It was great to see the house spirit, determination and encouragement of students. Well done to Hollows who came first in a very close finish. Thank you to the parent helpers and staff for assisting with this event.
The District Cross Country is on Thursday May 16th from 12:00pm-3:00pm at Karkarook Park. If any parents are able to be a marshal for this event please contact Ms Milliken.
The students competing in this carnival were selected from the House Cross Country carnival. The Ormond Primary School District Cross Country team consists of the following students - parents please ensure your payment and consent have been processed on Compass as soon as possible.
U9/10 Boys U11 Boys
Adam A Toby C
Noam C Elliot C
Harry B Liam Z
Sam Ho Angus C
Luca S Michael Z
Kynan E Jack C
Alex M Darcy R
Cade K Charlie H
Brendan P
U9/10 Girls U11 Girls
Anastasia T Bella M
Samara M Lucinda L
Georgia W Amy M
Talya L Freya H
Ruby J-A Zara Z
Gigi W Angela Z
Hayley J-A Annaliese T
Maggie T Bessie M
U12/13 Boys U12/13 Girls
Hugh D Siena N
Felix D Marloe M
Benji B Abby G
Thomas W Georgia Dwyer
Max O Lucia Coulthard
Sam B Amelia Smith
Isaac D Isla Kelly
Hugh O’N Georgia Macris
Tommy B
Year 3 to Year 5 Swimming Program
Year 3-5 Swimming will be held next term at Waves. This event is now on Compass for parents to consent and pay for. Please ensure this has been processed before the due date.
If you child cannot participate due to medical reason please contact the office in writing as well as providing a medical certificate.
Year 6 Sports Tops
Year 6 Sports tops are now available to purchase through Compass Course Confirmation/Payments.
Student Achievements
Over the last few months Georgia had some State Trials competitions to qualify for the State Team of Victoria.
Over the holidays Georgia participated at the Senior State Victorian Gymnastics Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics and came 3rd overall, which qualifies Georgia for the State Team. (Also the youngest competitor in the team of 6)
She will now be representing Victoria at the Australian Gymnastics Championships in May-June at Melbourne Arena.
Well done Georgia!! We wish all the best at the Australian Champs and look forward to hearing how you go.
Emma Milliken
PE Teacher, Sports Coordinator