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

EMAIL

ormond.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

WEBSITE

www.ormondps.vic.edu.au

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

Laura Bainbridge - Year 1
Lorraine Bell - Foundation
Sally Berryman Year 2 & Learning Specialist
Bianca Borsi - Education Support
Simon Brown - Year 6
Jack Capicchiano - Year 3
Jan Cassidy - Business Manager
Laura Cecil - Foundation
Amanda Davis - Education Support
Sharelle Davis - OSHC
Michelle De Silva -Education Support
Amelia Delaney - Year 2
Lorrie Dell - Assistant Principal
Marika Evans - Year 3
Elani Gibney -Year 1
Jacinda Hocking - Foundation
Margot Hudson - Year 4 & Performing Arts Specialist
Helene Ioannou - Visual Arts Specialist
Sandra Johnson - Year 6
Melissa Kah - Year 5
Effie Liarakos - Year 1 & 2
April Kopitz - OSHC Coordinator
Tristan Kopitz - OSHC
Helen Kupfer - Visual Arts Specialist
Dorothy Markou - Year 4
Courtney Mason - Year 5 & Learning Specialist
Kerri Mcleod - Principal
Zach McMahon - Multimedia Technician
Emma Milliken - PE/Sports Specialist
Michael Pannam - Year 5
Anna Park - Korean Language Specialist
Sue Rimmer - Education Support
Lina Sidiropoulos - Education Support
Kim Stewart - Year 3
Mary Thanos - Year 6
Brodie Thomson - Admin
Belinda Van Kessel - Education Support
Gregg Workman - Year 4
Jade Zajonc - Year 3
Laura Bainbridge - Year 1
Lorraine Bell - Foundation
Sally Berryman Year 2 & Learning Specialist
Bianca Borsi - Education Support
Simon Brown - Year 6
Jack Capicchiano - Year 3
Jan Cassidy - Business Manager
Laura Cecil - Foundation
Amanda Davis - Education Support
Sharelle Davis - OSHC
Michelle De Silva -Education Support
Amelia Delaney - Year 2
Lorrie Dell - Assistant Principal
Marika Evans - Year 3
Elani Gibney -Year 1
Jacinda Hocking - Foundation
Margot Hudson - Year 4 & Performing Arts Specialist
Helene Ioannou - Visual Arts Specialist
Sandra Johnson - Year 6
Melissa Kah - Year 5
Effie Liarakos - Year 1 & 2
April Kopitz - OSHC Coordinator
Tristan Kopitz - OSHC
Helen Kupfer - Visual Arts Specialist
Dorothy Markou - Year 4
Courtney Mason - Year 5 & Learning Specialist
Kerri Mcleod - Principal
Zach McMahon - Multimedia Technician
Emma Milliken - PE/Sports Specialist
Michael Pannam - Year 5
Anna Park - Korean Language Specialist
Sue Rimmer - Education Support
Lina Sidiropoulos - Education Support
Kim Stewart - Year 3
Mary Thanos - Year 6
Brodie Thomson - Admin
Belinda Van Kessel - Education Support
Gregg Workman - Year 4
Jade Zajonc - Year 3

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