Dates to Remember
Dates to Remember
Please also refer to the Compass Calendar for further details of events. Please ensure all consents/payments are processed on compass to ensure your child's participation in certain events & excursions.
Please also refer to the Compass Calendar for further details of events
DECEMBER
Wednesday 11th - F to Yr 2 Swimming
- CERES Excursion Yr 4
Thursday 12th - F to Yr 2 Swimming
- Bounce Yr 3
Friday 13th - F to Yr 2 Swimming
- Bookworm Christmas Performance
- 2020 Booklist orders due
Monday 16th - Bounce Yr 6
- Coding Incursion Yr 3
- Nutrition Incursion Yr 1
Tuesday 17th - Robotics Incursion Yr 2
- Bounce Back Incursion Yr 1
Wednesday 18th - Yr 6 Graduation 6pm
Friday 20th - End of Term 4 School Dismissed at 1:30pm
- NO LUNCH ORDERS TODAY
JANUARY 2020
Tuesday 28th - CURRICULUM DAY - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday 29th - CURRICULUM DAY - NO SCHOOL
Thursday 30th - Students in Yr 1 to Yr 6 Commence
Friday 31st - Foundation Students Commence
2019 Term Dates
TERM 1 - 29th January to 5th April
TERM 2 - 23rd April to 28th June
TERM 3 - 15th July to 20th September
TERM 4 - 7th October to 20th December
Term 4 students are dismissed at 1:30pm on the last day. The After School Care Program will open early on these days.
2020 Term Dates
Term 1 - 28th January (teachers start) to 27th March
** Wednesday 29th Curriculum Day **
** Students in Yr 1 to Yr 6 commence Thursday 30th January **
** Foundation Students commence Friday 31st January **
Term 2 - 14th April to 26th June
Term 3 - 13th July to 18th September
Term 4 - 5th October to 18th December
2019 Curicculum Days
- Tuesday 29th January
- Monday 13th May
- Friday 9th August
- Friday 15th November
2020 Curriculum Days
- Tuesday 28th January
- Wednesday 29th January
- TBC in 2020
- TBC in 2020
2019 Public Holidays
Monday 11th March - Labour Day
Friday 19th April - Good Friday
Monday 22nd April - Easter Monday
Thursday 25th April - ANZAC Day
Monday 10th June - Queens Birthday
Tuesday 5th November - Melbourne Cup
2020 Public Holidays
Monday 9th March - Labour Day - NO SCHOOL
Friday 10th April - Good Friday
Sunday 12th April - Easter Sunday
Monday 13th April - Easter Monday - NO SCHOOL
Saturday 25th April - ANZAC Day
Monday 8th June - Queens Birthday - NO SCHOOL
Friday 25th September - AFL Grand Final
Tuesday 3rd November - Melbourne Cup Day - NO SCHOOL
Friday 25th December - Christmas Day
Monday 28th December - Boxing Day (in lieu)
School Council Meetings
2019 School Council Meeting will be held in the staff room at 7:00pm.
- November - Wednesday 20th
- December - TBC
Student Absences - Parent Procedures
Is your child going to be...
Absent all day?
Parent approval entered into compass by 9:15am (this can also be done in advance) OR phone the school office on 9578 1327 and leave a message on option # 1.
Arriving late?
When you arrive to school, the student must be signed IN at the school office by the parent/carer prior to going to class.
Leaving early?
Parent/Carer must sign the student OUT at the school office prior to picking them up from class
*Automated text messages are now sent daily to parents of all students who have been marked absent without parent approval.
Please Note - Students must be signed in or out by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18 years.
Students are not permitted to sign themselves in/out of school.
Parent Contact Information
Have your contact details changed? If so please let the office know in writing so we can update our records. This includes changes to emergency contacts or additional numbers to call if needed.
School Communication Channels
School Office Hours
Monday to Friday
8:15am to 4:15pm
Ph: 03 9578 1327
Fax: 03 9578 4540
Website
Compass Parent Portal
https://ormondps-vic.compass.education
Do you have the free Compass App yet? If not - go to your Applications Store on your smart phone and download today! Apple and Android versions available. Make sure you have your Push Notifications activated.
Lunch Order Menus
Lunch Orders are available 5 days a week.
- Online Orders only - Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Cash Orders only - Tuesday
- BOTH online OR cash orders - Friday
** No lunch orders on the last day of the school year **
Medication at School Form
If your child requires medication to be administered during school hours, please complete this form and hand it to the Front Office with the required medication.
Our Vision
We believe:
- All children should be stimulated, engaged, challenged and supported in their learning.
- The school environment must have a safe and nurturing quality which allows all children the opportunity to learn.
- The school community promotes and values diversity in interests, beliefs and perspectives.
- Students can be effective global citizens with a sense of belonging and responsibility to our world.
Our Values
RESPECT
- Treating one another with consideration and courtesy
- For self and others
- For property and the environment
QUALITY LEARNING
- Gaining knowledge and skills through educational experiences
- Seeking knowledge through study and investigation
- Displaying a positive aƫtude towards learning
- Utilise critical and strategic thinking
PERSISTENCE
- Never give up
- Remain committed to achieving our goals
- Excellence
- Take pride in what we do
- Strive to always do our best