Welcome

Wawa, Wominjika.

Here at Old Orchard Primary School, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we visit each day, the Wurrunguri and Woiwurrung people of the Kulin nation. We acknowledge and respect the elders and leaders past and present and the elders and leaders of all of the cultures and nationalities that are part of the Old Orchard Primary School community. We express our gratitude towards the orchards that were kept in place by the peoples on this land before us. We thank the traditional owners for sharing this beautiful land that we all love, and for keeping the land, sky, waterways and animals all in great condition for thousands of years, not only for themselves but for all the generations to come.

NAPLAN

Our Year 3 & Year 5 students will be commencing their NAPLAN testing next week. The students have been working very hard in preparation for NAPLAN and we look forward to positive individual and cohort results.

SRC

All classes have now completed their SRC selection processes. Congratulations to all students who were elected and we look forward to the contribution they will make throughout this year. SRC badges will be presented at assembly across the following two Fridays.

School Tours

We are continuing with our school tours. I always enjoy showing visitors around our wonderful school and sharing our many great strengths and programs. Another highlight of the tours is asking our students to share their own thoughts about Old Orchard including highlights, favourite subject areas and special programs.

School Council

Our first School Council meeting for 2026 was held this week. Congratulations to Helen Carr (President), Jade Baker (Vice President) and Stuart Jones (Treasurer) who were elected to the office bearer positions. A full list of our 2026 School Council is included below.

Duncan Cant

Clare Murray

Adam Todd

Liz Jackson

Helen Carr (President)

Jade Baker

(Vice President)

Stuart Jones

(Treasurer)

Beth Carr

Aman Kaur Wood

Amy Silverwood

Ron Leung

Christy Wilkinson

Volunteer Induction Session

Thursday 19th March, 9.15-9.45 in the staffroom.

Please note that along with a current Working with Children Check, completion of the Classroom Helper Induction and Training is a requirement for those wanting to volunteer in the classroom.

Cyber Safety at Home - Special Family Session

When: Tuesday March 10th at 7:30pm

Who: Families - Parents/Guardians & Children

All registered parents will receive the recording via email

Labour Day Holiday

Don’t forget that Monday, March 9th is a public holiday for Labour Day. School will be closed with no staff in attendance.

Warm regards,

Duncan