Event	Date	Permission Due
Election Day Sausage Sizzle	Saturday 3rd May
District Cross Country	Monday 5th May
Mother's Day Stall	Tuesday 6th May
Year 5 Camp	7th - 9th May
Parent Helper Induction Training	Thursday 8th May
Mother's Day Morning Tea	Friday 9th May
Year 6 Talk About It Program	13th, 14th, 15 May	1st April
Open Evening	Wednesday 14th May
Year 4 Museum Excursion	Monday 19th May	9th May
Year 3 Museum Excursion	Friday 23rd May	12th May
Cyber Safety Incursion - Years 1-6	Tuesday 3rd June
King's Birthday Public Holiday	Monday 9th June
Final Day of Term 2	Friday 4th July
First Day of Term 3	Monday 21st July
Year 3 Camp	13th - 15th August
Senior School Production	19th - 20th August
Year 4 Camp	27th - 29th August

Parent Helper Induction Training

We will be holding a parent helper induction session in the staffroom on

Thursday 8th May, from 9.15am - 10.00am.

This session is essential for anyone wishing to assist in the classroom.

Please RSVP your attendance to Sheree by Wednesday 7th May. sheree.knight@education.vic.gov.au

Book Fair Is Coming!

The Book Fair will be open in the library from Tuesday 13th May - Friday 16th May at the following times:

8:30am - 9.00am Tuesday - Friday

3:30pm - 4.00pm Tuesday - Friday

and for our Open Evening on Wednesday 14 May from 5.00pm-7.00pm

Please pop in to see the wonderful selection of books on offer.

We would love a few volunteers to assist us at the above times. If you can spare half an hour or so please email our librarians Ruth: ruth.wong@education.vic.gov.au or

Jennifer: jennifer.hurlburt@education.vic.gov.au

Thanks so much for helping make this an amazing event and fundraiser!!

Old Orchard’s First Art Show for Grades 3-6!!!

During Education Week (12/5-16/5) in Term 2 we will be having our first ever OOPS Art Show exhibiting the artwork created by the Grade 3-6 students. The Art Show will be held in the Grade 6 end of C Wing and will be open during our open evening on Wednesday 14/5 from 6pm.

As well as the artwork created at school, we would love to show off the artwork of our many talented and creative students that they have made at home. This artwork could be drawing, painting, knitting, sewing, ceramics etc. All artwork that you would like to include in the show will need to be submitted to Heidi in the Art room by Monday 5/5/25 (Week 3 Term 2). Please make sure everything is clearly named so we can return it to you at the end of the show.

The upcoming school holidays would be the perfect time to get creative! Any questions please see Heidi in the Art room.

Also, we are looking for donations of newspapers, old large plain sheets and or large pieces of fabric in plain colours to use for displays during the Art Show.

Old Orchard Skill Registry

We are looking to build an Old Orchard registry/data base of the work skills of parents who may be prepared to volunteer their skills or advice from time to time. Areas of expertise might include:

Performing Arts
Trades
Technology
Education sector
Health care
Grant writing
Business/Marketing
Language/interpreting etc

Some examples of how you might be able to assist …….

If we were looking to undertake a building project at school, we could have someone with expertise in that area look over any quotes we receive.

or

If we were looking to undertake a new school program, we would be interested to hear from teachers using the program at their own schools.

If you would be happy to include your details on this register, please complete the Google form below.

https://forms.gle/Sg8zHJbTTipHgKCX7

We appreciate the support of our wonderful school community.

DONATIONS NEEDED IN STEM

Cardboard rolls/tubes (from gladwrap/foil)

Cereal Boxes

Unwated Toy Cars

If you have any of these items can you please send them to the STEM room - THANK YOU!

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