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Illness at School
As we enter the colder months, we would like to remind our families about the importance of keeping children home when they are feeling unwell. Currently, we are seeing increased levels of influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other infections among children.
If your child is experiencing symptoms such as a runny nose, cough, fever, vomiting, or diarrhoea, we kindly ask that you keep them at home to rest and recover. This will not only help prevent the spread of illness within our school but also allow your child the time they need to fully recover.
Additionally, we request that if your child is diagnosed with any virus, including RSV, influenza, COVID-19, or another viral infection by a doctor, you inform the school as soon as possible. This information helps us monitor the health of all our children and ensures we can take necessary precautions to keep our community safe and healthy.
We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. By working together, we can help ensure a safe and healthy environment for all our children, staff, and families.
Celebrating Principals Day 2025 – Friday 1 August
On Friday 1 August 2025, we celebrate Principals Day - a moment to acknowledge the dedication, leadership and impact of school principals across Victoria.
Principals support their school communities, uplift staff and students, and inspire learning every day. This Principals Day, we encourage you to take a moment to say thank you.
Milestones & Masterpieces: Celebrating 150 Years of Oakleigh Primary School
This year, Oakleigh Primary School proudly marks its 150th anniversary! To celebrate this incredible milestone, we invite the entire school community to join us on Saturday, 8th November for a day full of festivities and memories.
Highlights of the day include:
- An Art Exhibition featuring creative masterpieces by students from Kindergarten to Year 6
- A historical display celebrating the school's rich history
- Reunions for alumni and current families
- Performances by our talented school choir and dance troupe
- Fun-filled games and activities for all ages
- Delicious food to enjoy throughout the day
Come together with friends, family, and community members to honour our school's legacy and look forward to many more years of learning, growth, and community spirit. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
National Water Week Poster Competition
In celebration of National Water Week, Victorian water corporations are proud to host the popular National Water Week Poster Competition!
This year’s theme is "Water Heroes: Save Every Drop", inspiring students to think creatively about conserving water. The competition is open to all children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Students are encouraged to design, draw, or paint a poster that showcases their ideas around this important theme.
Important Dates:
- Entries close: Friday, 12th September 2025 at 5pm
- Winners announced: During National Water Week, 20th – 26th October 2025
For more information and to submit your entry, click here: https://www.nationalwaterweek.com.au/yarra-valley-water
Let’s get creative and show how we can all be Water Heroes!
Creative Art Pack
As part of our ‘Milestones & Masterpieces’ 150-year celebration, we are thrilled to introduce Creative Directions’ exclusive art packs!
These original and imaginative art packs make perfect weekend or school holiday activities, birthday gifts, or special treats for any occasion. Designed to suit children of all ages, interests, and abilities, there are 30 exciting options including clay modelling, canvas painting, drawing, and various arts and crafts. You can browse and purchase online at https://creativedirectionsco.com
Each art pack comes beautifully packaged in a gift box and contains enough high-quality materials to share with siblings or friends for hours of fun. The packs include step-by-step instructions with photos, guiding children to complete their artwork comfortably at home at their own pace.
Valued at $150, each pack is available for a special discounted price of $99. Oakleigh PS will receive $20 for each pack sold to support our school community.
When ordering, please include the name and address of our school, as well as your child’s full name and class.
All orders will be delivered to our school for collection during the last week of Term 3.
For more information, please see the attached flyer. If you'd like to view a sample pack, kindly visit the school office.
Support our school by purchasing a Creative Art Pack - orders are open until the end of Term 3!
Thank you for your support.