Community news
2023 Gala Ball
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Greek Orthodox Community of Oakleigh and District, and the 40th anniversary of Oakleigh Grammar, the Parents Association is staging a Gala Ball!
Tickets will go on sale Monday 27 February 2023 - we will send a further email on the day with link - keep an eye out and get in quick so you don’t miss out.
Event details
Date: Saturday 27 May 2023
Starts: 6.30pm sharp
Finishes: Midnight
Tickets: Adult $130; Adolescent (12-17 years) $60; Child (6-11 years) $30; Children (aged 5 and under) free.
Venue: Vogue Ballroom, 399 Blackburn Road, Burwood East VIC 3151
Inclusions: 5 course meal; beer, wine and soft drinks; and entertainment (DJ Nick Missailidis, live bouzouki and percussionist)
Dress code: Formal
Parking: Onsite
Book single tickets or tables of 10.
Please check your email on 27 February 2023 for the booking link!
Uniform News
Our Second-Hand Uniform Shop is an amazing resource for Oakleigh Grammar families, and is run by an incredible bunch of parent volunteers dedicated to helping our students look their best and represent our School with pride.
We are always looking for parent helpers so if you can spare even just a couple of hours please get in touch at secondhandshop@oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au – it’s a great way to meet other parents and connect with the broader community.
The Second-Hand Uniform shop:
- Offers second-hand school uniforms and bags at a discounted price (up to 40% off new price depending on quality and wear).
- Enables families to sell second-hand uniforms by consignment (sellers receive 50% of sale price with remainder donated to the School).
- Raises funds which directly benefit students.
- Promotes sustainability through reselling and reusing.
New dedicated uniform shop
In the near future we will have a dedicated transportable building for our Second-Hand Uniform Shop. Once the NP Nikolakakis Centre for Academic Excellence has been completed, the transportable building will be moved to the outside of the Gym near the Bletchley Road entrance.
We will soon be looking for volunteers to help with the new fit out once the building has moved into its new home, so if you’re a budding interior designer or just want to get involved let the Second-Hand Shop know.
New uniform items for girls
In Terms 2 and 3, girls at Oakleigh Grammar will have the option to wear long pants as part of the winter uniform. We stress that the pants are optional and girls may choose to continue wearing the tunic in Junior School or skirt in Senior School. Additionally, girls from Prep to Year 5 are required to wear a cross-over tie instead of the standard tie.
Uniform rollover
Please be aware that although our School branding has changed, this will not be reflected in the School uniform for some time. It will take up to four years to rollover as we run out current stock. We do not anticipate any major changes to the uniform, other than to change the logo. As always we will monitor feedback from students and parents.
A poem from our school crossing supervisor
Drowsing through the summer warmth the flowers and trees stand still and calm;
a gum tree growing high and wide creating a soothing shady balm.
The humidity is high, everything is still except a misty cloud of flies; and flitting around a pond, shimmering lily pads some some tiny dragon flies.
I wish I could just stand still under this blue sky sunny and bright; and keep this calming summer scene, gathered in a web of natures golden light.
John Atkin
May all the families at Oakleigh Grammar have a safe healthy happy 2023.
Oakleigh Grammar Business Network
If you have a family business and want to reach new customers, while helping our great school in the process, we have some fantastic opportunities available.
We will have two major sponsorship opportunities this year. The first is for our Gala Ball to be staged in May, and the second will be our Business Breakfast which takes place in August.
If you have an interest in partnering with Oakleigh Grammar, please complete this short survey.
2023 marks two significant milestones: the 40th anniversary of Oakleigh Grammar and the 60th anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Community of Oakleigh and Districts. To celebrate these milestones, the Oakleigh Grammar Parents Association will host a Gala Ball.
Below are sponsorship details for our Parents Association Gala Ball in May – it presents a great opportunity to build brand awareness, reach a new audience, connect with the community and contribute to our school for the direct benefit of our students.
For further information, contact Maree on pa@oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au or 0431 732 057.