Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember
Please also refer to the Compass Calendar
NOVEMBER
Wednesday 14th - Yr 4 Camp Returns 3:30pm
Thursday 15th - Foundation Concert 6:30pm
Friday 16th - 2019 Foundation Transition #5
Friday 16th - NO SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
- 2019 Parent Information session 2-3pm
- Second Hand Uniform Sale 3:15pm
Saturday 17th - WORKING BEE 11:30 to 1:30
Monday 19th - Yr 1 Fruit and Veg Incursion
Tuesday 20th - Yr 2 Moving to the Beat #2
Wednesday 21st - Yr F Melbourne Zoo
- School Council Meeting
Saturday 24th - Election Day Cake Stall & Fundraiser
Monday 26th - Yr 4'The Big Issue'
DECEMBER
Monday 3rd - F to Yr 2 Swimming Program
Tuesday 4th - F to Yr 2 Swimming Program
Thursday 6th - F to Yr 2 Swimming Program
- Yr 4 Excursion TBC
Friday 7th - F to Yr 2 Swimming Program
Monday 10th - F to Yr 2 Swimming Program
- Yr 3 Science Expo 2:45pm
Tuesday 11th - Whole School Transition
Wednesday 12th - F to Yr 2 Swimming Program
Thursday 13th - F to Yr 2 Swimming Program
Thursday 13th - Yr 3 'Up Unlimited'
Wednesday 19th - Yr 6 Graduation
Friday 21st - Last day of 2018 all students dismissed at 1:30pm
Events on Compass awaiting Parent Approval
Foundation
Swimming Program - by 3rd December
Year 1
Swimming Program - by 3rd December
Year 2
Swimming Program - by 3rd December
Year 3
Up Unlimited - by 6th December
Year 4
CERES Cultural program - by 22nd November
The Big issue - by 19th November
COMPASS Parent Portal
https://ormondps-vic.compass.education
*Please note that once the 'due by' date has passed the consent function is no longer available. If consent and/or payment has not been received, we can only assume that you do not wish for your child to participate in that scheduled activity. Please ensure all consents/payments are received by the nominated due date to avoid disappointment.
2018 Term Dates
TERM 1
29th January to 29th March
*Monday 29th January is a Curriculum Day - students in Year 1-6 will commence school for 2018 on Tuesday 30th January. Foundation students will commence on Wednesday 31st January.*
TERM 2
16th April to 29th June
TERM 3
16th July to 21st September
TERM 4
8th October to 21st 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.
2018 Curriculum Days
- Monday 29th January
- Monday 16th April
- Friday 3rd August
- Monday 8th October
Before & After School Care will be operating on these days. Please contact April on 03 9578 5826 to confirm your placement.
School Council Meetings
School Council Meetings are held in the Staff room at 7:00 pm on the third Wednesday of each month unless otherwise stated.
- 19th September
- 17th October
- 21st November
- TBC December
Education & Policy Sub Committee Meetings
Education & Policy Sub Committee Meetings are held in the Staff room each month.
Communications Sub Committee Meetings
Communications meetings are held in the staff room at 6:30pm on the following dates. Everyone is welcome.
- Wednesday 27th November
Parents & Friends Committee Meetings
Upcoming parents & Friends Meeting Dates - 7:30pm in staffroom
- Tuesday 4th December
School Tours for 2019 Enrolments
School Tours are conducted on a regular basis by the Principal. Tours begin at 9:30 am and last approximately one hour. The tour dates for 2018 are:
- Monday 12th November
Enrolment Packs for 2019 will be available from Term 2 at the School Office between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday, or if you are attending a school tour. For further enquiries please contact the school office on 03 9578 1327.
2019 Foundation Transition Dates
- Friday 16th November 2:00 - 3:30pm including 2019 Parent Information Session
- Tuesday 11th December 2:30 - 3:30pm
Please contact the office to register for the program. Students must be enrolled for 2019 to be able to attend.
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.
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.
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
TOLERANCE
- Displaying fairness in our words and actions
- Accepting of other people’s beliefs
- Accepying of other people’s differences
- Accepting of other people’s perspectives
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 2018
Principal - Kerri McLeod
Assistant Principal - Lorrie Dell
Executive Committee
Kerri McLeod
Lorrie Dell,
Sally Berryman
Foundation
Jacinda Hocking
Lorraine Bell
Year 1
Amelia Delaney
Katie Airey
Elani Gibney
Year 2
Sally Berryman - Learning Specialist
Effie Liarakos - Foundation to Yr 2 Team Leader Laura Bainbridge
Year 3
Julie Nield - Year 3-4 Team Leader
Jade Zajonc
Year 4
Gregg Workman
Margot Hudson
Helene Ioannou & Dorothy Markou
Year 5
Rae Galvin & Courtney Mason - Learning Specialist
Melisa Kah
Marika Evans
Year 6
Sandra Johnson - Year 5-6 Team Leader
Mary Thanos
Specialist Teachers
Michael Pannam - PE & Foundation Visual Art
Emma Milliken - PE Assistant
Helen Kupfer - Visual Arts
Kim Stewart - ICT & Foundation Support
Anna Park - Korean Language
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