Our Services and Community
Out of School Hours Care - OSHClub
OSHClub is our onsite out of school hours care provider. They are available for before and after school care, operating from Level 1 within our school building. OSHClub will be operating an "early finish" service for the prep students that finish school at 1:30pm during term 1. Visit their website below to register and book your child. Attached is a flyer about the activities running throughout Term 1.
OSHClub Website: https://www.oshclub.com.au/find-us/south-melbourne-primary-school/
OSHClub Contact Email: southmelbourne@oshclub.com.au
New Lunch Order System - Schools24
Dear SMPS Community
We're excited to announce that starting in 2024, SMPS will be introducing a brand new and improved lunch order system - Schools24! The Flexi Schools app will no longer be valid as we transition to a more streamlined and user-friendly experience.
What's Changing?
New System: Schools24 will be our go-to platform for all lunch orders.
Farewell to Flexi Schools: The Flexi Schools app will no longer be in use.
How to Get Started:
Follow the Link or Scan the QR Code: www.renattaschoollunches.com.au
Set Up Your Account:
- Click “Register Now”.
- Fill in all the required details (School ID, First Name, Last Name, Email, Mobile). SMPS School ID: 2548 1963
- Create a password.
- Click “Submit”.
- Check your email and click to “Verify” your email and complete your account set-up.
- Congrats you’ve now created your School24 account!
- Place Orders with ease.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to a smoother lunch ordering experience in the coming year.
2024 Extra-Curricular Activities
Below is an updated list of our Extra-Curricular Activities for Semester 1. Flyers with additional information are also listed below.
Tennis Lessons:
Code Camp:
General Health Advice
Protecting against mosquito-borne diseases.
Warm and wet weather can result in greater numbers of mosquitoes and increased risk of illnesses from mosquito bites. While the overall risk is low, some mosquitoes carry diseases that make people sick. The best protection against mosquito-borne illness is to avoid mosquito bites.
Families can protect against mosquito bites by:
- covering up as much as possible with long, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing
- applying insect repellent that contains picaridin or DEET on exposed skin when leaving home
- limiting outdoor activity if lots of mosquitoes are active.
Families with any health concerns should see their doctor or phone NURSE-ON-CALL: 1300 606 024 (available 24 hours).
Free Japanese encephalitis vaccines
Japanese encephalitis virus is spread to humans through bites from infected mosquitoes and can cause a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain.
Free Japanese encephalitis vaccines are available to protect Victorians at higher risk of the virus. The Victorian Department of Health encourages eligible people who live or work in high-risk local government areas to get vaccinated.
For more information, including what is considered a high-risk area and eligibility for a free vaccine, refer to the Department of Health’s Japanese encephalitis webpage.
COVID-19
There is at present an increase in community transmission of COVID-19 in Victoria. You can help us keep our school as safe as possible by taking 2 important steps:
- Ensure your COVID-19 vaccinations are up to date. Information on how and where to get vaccinated is available on the Get vaccinated webpage.
- If your child shows symptoms of COVID-19, please ensure they stay home and get tested. The easiest way to test is to use a rapid antigen test (RAT).
If your child has symptoms but tests negative, please ensure they stay home until they no longer have symptoms. If the RAT test result is positive, please ensure they say home for at least 5 days and until there are no more symptoms.