This Week At OOPS

Term 2 English in Years 5 and 6 

 In English this term, our Year 5 and 6 cohort is immersed in rich learning aligned with our Term 2 Inquiry topic Change, with a focus on exploring the history and impact of colonisation in Australia. All classes are reading the mentor text Nanberry by Jackie French, using it as a springboard for discussion and deeper understanding of historical perspectives. Alongside this, students are exploring non-fiction texts, with a focus on identifying key language features and text structures. They are applying this knowledge by planning and writing their own information texts on topics of personal interest, while also developing skills in locating reliable online sources and practising effective note-taking strategies. Spelling continues to be a key focus, now embedded within the weekly homework routine, and is supported in class through word work lessons that include word study and language conventions. Students are also working to improve the accuracy and presentation of their handwriting, while building their digital skills through regular touch-typing practice using TypeClub, which is also included as part of their weekly homework.

Bubbles Bring the Fun

The Wellbeing Wagon brought bubbles to the playground last week, creating a fun and engaging experience for students. Our Year 6 Wellbeing Leaders took charge, helping to organise and run the activity with great enthusiasm and responsibility.

Students loved chasing and popping the bubbles, with plenty of laughter and excitement across the yard. It was a simple and fun way to promote connection, play, and positive interactions during break times, because who doesn't love bubbles?

It was fantastic to see our student leaders stepping up and contributing to a positive and inclusive school environment.

NF Awareness Month

Hi OOPS community!  May is NF (Neurofibromatosis) Awareness month.  There are three types of NF and all can be hard to live with.  So any support and awareness goes a long way for families living with NF.

Take a look at the website to learn more: NF Awareness month - NF Awareness Month - Children's Tumour Foundation of Australia

Thank you,

Lewis 4LM

Scholastic Book Fair (Tuesday 26 May to 29 May)

Our always popular Book Fair is coming up in Education Week and we are looking for volunteers to help before and after school.  If you'd like to help out and are available for any of the following, please drop us an email 4715-Library@schools.vic.edu.au and we will be in touch.

Thanks!

Ruth and Jennifer (Old Orchard Librarians)

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Help Us Win $20,000 for Old Orchard Primary School!

We’re excited to share an amazing opportunity for our school community to help Old Orchard Primary School go in the running to receive $20,000 through the People First Bank Double the Good Competition.

We would love the support of our families, friends and local community members by submitting a nomination for Old Orchard Primary School. You also go into the draw for $50,000, so it's a win/win!

Entering is quick and easy:

• Visit the Double the Good competition page and follow the entry requirements https://www.peoplefirstbank.com.au/doublethegood
• Nominate Old Orchard Primary School as the community group you would like to nominate to be the recipient of the $20,000 donation

Every nomination helps increase awareness and support for our school, so we encourage everyone to get involved and share the opportunity with family and friends.

Thank you for supporting our wonderful school community!

Winter Food Relief 

We are proud to once again support FoodBoost, Anglicare Victoria’s major winter appeal, now in its fourth year at our school.

FoodBoost helps stock emergency relief centres with much-needed essentials for families doing it tough during the colder months. Donations of pantry staples, lunchbox items, hygiene products, as well as supermarket and fuel gift cards, make a real difference to those in our community.

Old Orchard families always make us incredibly proud with their generosity, and we know this year will be no exception.

We invite all families to get involved and support this important cause. Donations can be left at the office throughout the month of May.