Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember
Please also refer to the Compass Calendar for further details of events
AUGUST
Wednesday 21st - Book Week Dress Up Day
Friday 23rd - Bike Ed Practical Yr 4, 5 & 6
Monday 26th - Science Incursion Yr 6
- 'Crack It' Incursion Yr 5
Tuesday 27th - Gymnastics Session 1 Year 2 & 3
- School Tour 9:30am
- Yr 6 Graduation Photo 9am
Friday 30th - Bike Ed Practical Yr 4, 5 & 6
SEPTEMBER
Monday 2nd - District Athletics
Tuesday 3rd - Visual Art Excursion Yr 5A & 5C
- Gymnastics Session 2 Yr 2 & 3
Wednesday 4th - Moving into Teen Years - Yr 6
- CERES Excursion Year 1
Thursday 5th - Australian Girls Choir Assessment 2pm
Friday 6th - Bike Ed Practical Yr 4, 5 & 6
- Respectful Relationships Open Afternoon
2:45pm - No School Assembly
Monday 9th - Fire Education Year 6
Tuesday 10th - Visual Art Excursion Yr 6A & 6C
- Gymnastics Session 3 Year 2 & 3
- 2020 Foundation Transition #1
Wednesday 11th - Moving into Teen Years Yr 6
Friday 13th - Korean Showcase 2:45-3:30pm
Monday 16th - Cranbourne Gardens - Foundaition
- Disability Awarness Program Yr 5&6
Tuesday 17th - Visual Art Excursion Yr 5B & 6B
- Gymnastics Session 4 Year 2 & 3
Wednesday 18th - Moving into Teen Years Yr 6
Thursday 19th - Braeside Park Bike Ride - Yr 6
Friday 20th - End of Term 3 School Dismissed at 2:30pm
OCTOBER
Monday 7th - Term 4 Commences
Thursday 17th - 2020 Foundation Transition #2
Thursday 24th - Ormond Oscars Yr 5 & 6 TBC
Tuesday 29th - Yr 4 Camp Departs TBC
Wednesday 30th - Collingwood Childrens Farm Yr 1
- 2020 Foundation Transition #3
Thursday 31st - Yr 4 Camp Returns TBC
NOVEMBER
Tuesday 5th - PUBLIC HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL
Tuesday 12th - 2020 Foundation Transition & Parent Info #4
Wednesday 13th - Melbourne Museum Year 3
Thursday 28th - 2020 Foundation Transition #5
DECEMBER
Monday 2nd - F to Yr 2 Swimming Commences TBC
Tuesday 10th - 2020 Foundation transition #6
Wednesday 18th - Yr 6 Graduation TBC
Friday 20th - End of Term 4 School Dismissed at 1:30pm
2019 Term Dates
TERM 1 - 29th January to 5th April
*Tuesday 29th January is a Curriculum Day - students in Year 1-6 will commence school for 2018 on Wednesday 30th January. Foundation students will commence on Thursday 31st January.*
TERM 2 - 23rd April to 28th June
TERM 3 - 15th July to 20th September
TERM 4 - 7th October to 20th December
Term 1, 2 and 3 students are dismissed early at 2:30pm on the last day of each term. Term 4 students are dismissed at 1:30pm on the last day. The After School Care Program will open early on these days.
2019 Curriculum Days
- Tuesday 29th January
- Monday 13th May
- Friday 9th August
- TBC
2019 Public Holidays
Monday 11th March - Labour Day
Friday 19th April - Good Friday
Monday 22nd April - Easter Monday
Thursday 25th April - ANZAC Day
Monday 10th June - Queens Birthday
Tuesday 5th November - Melbourne Cup
School Council Meetings
2019 School Council Meeting will be held in the staff room at 7:00pm.
- June - Wednesday 19th
- July - no meeting
- August - Wednesday 21st
- September - Wednesday 18th
- October - Wednesday 23rd
- November - Wednesday 20th
- December - TBC
2020 Enrolment Tours
School tours are conducted by the Principal or Assistant Principal at 9:30am and run for approximately one hour.
Please register for the tour at the Front Office on the day.
- Wednesday August 14th
- Tuesday August 27th
2020 Foundation Transition Program
We recommend that students enrolled for Foundation in 2020 attend all sessions of our Transition Program, however, we understand this may not be possible. Please RSVP your child's attendance on the program at the school office by Wednesday 4th September.
If you have not yet enrolled your child for 2020 please return your forms or collect an enrolment form form the front office ASAP.
Student Absences - Parent Procedures
Is your child going to be...
Absent all day?
Parent approval entered 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.
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.
Leaving early?
Parent/Carer must sign the student OUT at the school office prior to picking them up from class
*Automated text messages are now sent daily to parents of all students who have been marked absent without parent approval.
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 Information
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 or additional numbers to call if needed.
School Communication Channels
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday
8:15am to 4:15pm
Ph: 03 9578 1327
Fax: 03 9578 4540
WEBSITE
COMPASS Parent Portal
https://ormondps-vic.compass.education
Do you have the free Compass App yet? If not - go to your Applications Store on your smart phone and download today! Apple and Android versions available. Make sure you have your Pop notifications activated.
Lunch Order Menu
Medication at School Form
If your child requires medication to be administered during school hours, please complete this form and hand it to the Front Office with the required medication.
Our Vision
We believe:
- All children should be stimulated, engaged, challenged and supported in their learning.
- The school environment must have a safe and nurturing quality which allows all children the opportunity to learn.
- The school community promotes and values diversity in interests, beliefs and perspectives.
- Students can be effective global citizens with a sense of belonging and responsibility to our world.
Our Values
RESPECT
- Treating one another with consideration and courtesy
- For self and others
- For property and the environment
QUALITY LEARNING
- Gaining knowledge and skills through educational experiences
- Seeking knowledge through study and investigation
- Displaying a positive aƫtude towards learning
- Utilise critical and strategic thinking
PERSISTENCE
- Never give up
- Remain committed to achieving our goals
- Excellence
- Take pride in what we do
- Strive to always do our best
The Ormond Team 2019
Principal - Kerri McLeod
Assistant Principal - Lorrie Dell
Executive Committee
Kerri McLeod
Lorrie Dell,
Sally Berryman
Courtney Mason
Foundation
Jacinda Hocking
Lorraine Bell
Laura Cecil
Year 1 & 2
Effie Liarakos
Elani Gibney
Laura Bainbridge
Sally Berryman - Learning Specialist
Amelia Delaney
Year 3
Kim Stewart
Jack Capicchiano
Year 4
Gregg Workman
Margot Hudson
Dorothy Markou
Year 5
Courtney Mason - Learning Specialist
Melisa Kah
Michael Pannam
Year 6
Sandra Johnson
Mary Thanos
Simon Brown
Specialist Teachers
Emma Milliken - PE /Sport
Helen Kupfer & Helene Ioannou - Visual Arts
Anna Park - Korean Language
Margot Hudson - Performing Arts
Zach McMahon - Multimedia Technician
Welfare/Education Support
Lorrie Dell - Wellbeing & Welfare Coordinator
Michelle De Silva
Sue Rimmer
Belinda Van Kessel
Lina Sidiropoulos
Bianca Borsi
Amanda Davis
Administration
Jan Cassidy - Business Manager
Brodie Thomson - Communications
Out of School Hours Care
April Kopitz - Program Coordinator
Sharelle Davis - Assistant Coordinator
Tristan Kopitz