School Dates, Forms & Parent Information

2021 School Dates & Events

Please also refer to the Compass Calendar & Compass Events for more real-time information

 

March

Friday 5th - Year 6 Interschool Sport

Monday 8th - PUBLIC HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 9th - Year 5 Camp Depart

Monday 15th - Year 3 Museum Excursion

Friday 12th - Year 6 Interschool Sport

                       - Year 5 Camp Return 

                       - Second Hand Uniform Sale 3:30pm

                       - P&F Welcome Picnic TBC

                       - Bookclub orders due

Friday 19th - Year 6 Interschool Sport

                       - Easter Raffle tickets & money due

Monday 22nd - CURRICULUM DAY NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 23rd - Harmony Day - Cultural Dress/Orange

Wednesday 24th - Year 6 LSV Swimming

Friday 26th - Year 6 Interschool Sport

                      - Casual Clothes Day (Easter Raffle Donation)

Wednesday 31st - Year 6 LSV Swimming

 

April

Thursday 1st - End of Term 1 - Students dismissed at 2:30pm

Thursday 22nd - School Cross Country TBC

Monday 26th - Year 6 Camp Departs

Friday 30th - Year 6 Camp Returns

 

May

Tuesday 18th - Year 5 Sovereign Hill Excursion

2021 Term Dates                         2021 Curriculum Days

Term 1 - 27th January to 1st April                                                              Wednesday 27th January

Term 2 - 19th April to 25th June                                                                     Thursday 28th January

Term 3 - 12th July to 17th September                                                              Monday 22nd March

Term 4 - 4th October to 17th December                                                                                         TBC

 

School Tour Bookings & 2022 Enrolments

Due to CovidSafe guidelines, tours will have a maximum capacity of 5 adults per tour (one adult per household) and bookings are essential.   

To book your preferred tour, please contact the office on 03 9578 1327 during the hours of 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday – Friday. Please notify the office if you need to cancel or reschedule your tour booking.  

Tours are subject to change depending on Government Health Advice at any time. 

  • Friday 5th March – 9:30am
  • Monday 15th March – 9:30am
  • Thursday 25th March – 11:30am
  • Wednesday 21st April – 2:30pm
  • Tuesday 27th April – 9:30am
  • Friday 7th May – 11:30am
  • Wednesday 12th May – 2:30pm
  • Tuesday 18th May – 11:30am
  • Thursday 27th May – 9:30am
  • Monday 31st May – 11:30am
  • Tuesday 8th June – 2:30pm
  • Wednesday 16th June – 9:30am
  • Thursday 15th July – 11:30am
  • Friday 23rd July – 9:30am
  • Monday 26th July – 11:30am
  • Thursday 5th August – 2:30pm
  • Tuesday 10th August – 9:30am
  • Wednesday 18th August – 11:30am
  • Thursday 26th August – 2:30pm
  • Monday 6th September – 9:30am

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.

 

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 heir child to ensure they are ready and waiting in the office. Parent/Carer must sign the student OUT at the school office prior to picking them up from class. 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 4:15pm    

Phone                                     -        03 9578 1327   

Email                                       -        Ormond.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Website                                  -        www.ormondps.vic.edu.au

Compass Parent Portal     -        https://ormondps-vic.compass.education 

 

The school office will be closed during the school holidays from 2pm Friday 18th December until 930am Wednesday 27th January.

Out of School Hours Program

Monday to Friday                -   7:30am to 8:45am    &    3:30pm to 6:00pm

Phone                                     -   03 9578 5826

Email                                       -   April     or     Sharelle

 

OSHC will be closed from Monday 21st December to Monday 11th January when the Holiday Program will commence.

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 in it's original packaging. 

Lunch Order Menus - 2021 updates TBC

Taste Galore    -    Tuesday & Friday

  • Online orders must be processed by 4pm the day prior to required order.
  • Cancellations must be processed via app by 8:30am the day of required order.

Classroom Cuisine - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

 

School Uniforms - PSW

Please find attached a video from PSW which briefly outlines the “hows” of uniform supply for back to school and includes basic information for new parents including out Covid Safe Plan, Click & Collect and online fitting sessions. 

 

Ormond:  https://vimeo.com/478014892/039537c2c3

 

 

Due to the Covid protocols in place, in-store logistics may result in long delays. PSW are recommending ordering early with the Click & Collect option to avoid disappointment. 

 

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