Times of the Day

9am - School Commences

10:40am - 11:10am - Recess

1:00pm - 1:50pm - Lunch

3:30pm - Students Dismissed

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.

Covid Absences

If your child is unable to attend school due to Covid for any reason, please inform the office in writing as soon as possible so the correct attendance can be recorded. The school must record these absences differently. Reasons are because they are isolating due to testing positive/are a close contact or you have made a personal choice to keep your child home because of medical risk or Covid concerns for your family.

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?

Parents are asked to call 5-10 minutes prior to picking up their child to ensure they are ready and waiting in the office.

Parent/Carers are asked not to go to the classrooms.

Parent/Carers must sign the student OUT at the school office. 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 4pm

Phone: 03 9578 1327

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

Website: www.ormondps.vic.edu.au

The school office will be closed during the school holidays.

Parent Volunteers

Wanting to help out for an excursion? Sports days? Classroom reading?

All volunteers must have a valid Working With Childrens Card and complete the school's Child Safe Code of Conduct with the front office.

Medication at School Form

If your child requires medication to be administered during school hours, please complete the Parent Medication Authority Form form and hand it to the Front Office with the required medication in it's original packaging. This includes but limited to - paracetamol, ibuprofen, antibiotics, creams and lozenges.

If your child suffers from an Anaphylaxis, severe Allergies, Diabetes, Epilepsy or Asthma and you need to update you Medical Action Plans please download the required form below, have it completed by your Medical Practitioner and return the original coloured version to the office. If you do not have a coloured printer, please contact the office to print for you. These are DET required Action Plans. If you cannot find your child's required Action Plan, please contact the school office.

2024 Student Enrolments

If you are interested in enrolling at Ormond Primary School for 2023 - 2024, please request an Enrolment for from our School Office.

Our school follows the Department of Education's Enrolment Policy http://www2education.vic.gov.au/pal/enrolment/policy> for the enrolment, placement, and transfer of students.

Students who live within the school zone are guaranteed a place at our school. To find out if you live in the zone, visit findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

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