Principal Report & School Information 

From the Principal...

Assembly

Whole school assemblies are being held every Monday afternoon at 3pm. Students will be sharing their learning and parents are welcome to attend when their child is on the stage. This week the Year 6 leaders conducted a moving ANZAC Day assembly with the entire school paying their respects with a minute silence for the fallen diggers.

There have also been a number of incursions and excursions this week. The year 4’s enjoyed the STEAM exhibition, our Year Sixes went to Parliament and heard from Nick Staikos MP and our Year Ones have gone to COMO on an excursion today. Next week – the Year 6 students will participate in an incursion designed to upskill and build on their leadership capacity. This will help to equip them with skills useful for transitioning to secondary school.

Keeping Your Child Active

Physical activity is important for developing coordination and motor skills. Exercise can come from team sports, playing games at local playgrounds, dancing, completing chores and walking the dog. The benefits of keeping active are significant. Research has shown that exercise is beneficial for helping your child think, concentrate and solve problems, all of which are essential skills when it comes to learning. 

At 6 years old, children have a wide range of physical skills. Some may show natural athleticism while others will work on accomplishing simple skills. As your child’s coordination and motor skills become more refined, they will be able to engage in games like skipping, kicking a ball and playing tag. Natural athleticism and the amount of physical activity your child does play a role in developing their physical abilities. Your child’s fine motor coordination will also continue to develop. Your child will become more adept at drawing and writing letters, and their pictures and stories will appear more legible. They will be able to manage and use tools like scissors and rulers, and they will be able to perform tasks such as tying shoelaces or doing up buttons with greater proficiency. 

Things you can do at home 

Do things together with your child; this will get everyone moving and kids love to play with their parents. Try to make family fitness outings part of your regular routine. Let your child and each family member take turns choosing an activity for these outings, for example: walking, bike riding or a trip down to the local park – anything goes, as long as everyone can participate.

Although the official date for our SunSmart policy to cease is April 30, we still strongly advise students to bring a hat and sunscreen for those warmer days. 

Finally, can all students remember to hand in all phones and i-watches to the front office where they will be securely stored during class times. This process is part of the department’s policy around child safety and is mandated across all states. Ormond PS takes child safety and child protection very seriously!

Early Arrivals

Parents are reminded that children should not be arriving at school before 8.45am in the morning. The students are not supervised at this time of the morning as teachers are preparing their classrooms for the day. Before and After Care facilities are available for parents who need to get to work early.  Students should not be inside the buildings before the first bell unless supervised by a teacher. 

Contact Details

Have your contact details changed? We have already tried to phone parents and emergency contacts only to find that the phone number is no longer valid. It is vital that we can always contact parents or carers. Please email the office to update your details. 

Jewish Life Program 

The Jewish Life Profile have commenced. Classes take place each Tuesday after school (in the Korean portable). 

To attend this program, you must enrol your child at www.ujeb.org.au

All questions regarding the program itself, please contact Ujeb. 

Kerri McLeod

Principal

Out of School Hours Care

Cancellations 

Parents please remember to cancel your children’s Before & After School Care bookings by texting your cancellation to the program mobile Text 0439 111 026. Cancellation charges apply if not notified. 

Child Care Subsidy

If you are new to the program please update your children’s enrolment with Ormond Primary, Out of School Hours Program on the myGov app or website to ensure you receive your Child Care Subsidy.

April Kopitz

Out of School Hours Coordinator

OSHC Holiday program is now taking the final bookings for term 1 holidays.

Forms and programs are attached.

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

School Walk-a-Thon

Please note that the walk-a-thon that was planned for 25th May has been postponed until term 4.

Date still to be confirmed.