Sign In/Sign Out Students During Class time

It is extremely important that you come into the office prior to signing your child/ren out of class time (or recess and lunch).

Recess time: 10:40-11:10am

Lunch Time: 1:50-1:40pm

If you know that you are going to collect your child/ren during recess and lunch times please call the office prior to recess and lunch start times (if possible) to arrange having your child/ren at the office. Collecting students during recess and lunch with no notice can be very difficult as children don't always hear the announcements when they are outside.

If you are collecting your child/ren during class time you will need to collect an early departure slip at the office FIRST which you can take to the teacher and they will know your child/ren are signed out at the office.

SSG (student support group) Meetings

Thank you to our families for participating in our Term 1 SSG meetings. SSG meetings provide an opportunity for teachers and families/carers to work together to support our PSD (program for students with disabilities), Koorie and Out of Home Care students. Staff really value the input that parents/carers provide at these meetings and I am aware that our families really value and appreciate the work that goes into creating the Individual Learning plans for these students. We look forward to building on this work at our Term 2 SSG meetings.

Kristy Hannan-Cuthbertson

Harmony Day

Ocean Grove Primary School will be celebrating Harmony Day on Thursday 18th March. The theme this year is Everybody Belongs. All students are encouraged to wear a splash of orange on the day.

Parents can look at the govt website harmony.gov.au for more information.

New House Tops Survey:

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

Please complete the appropriate link below for the House Sports Tops.

There are 2 different links, one is for parents/guardians, and the other is for students to complete.

(Please Note: This Survey will close Monday 15th March @4pm)

Parent Survey Link: Please Click Here to access the House Tops Survey (Parent Link)

Student Survey Link: Please Click Here to access the House Tops Survey (Student Link)

School Photos 2021 ORDER INFORMATION

Our annual school photos have been taken and are now ready to order.

Arthur Reed Photos uses an online ordering system where you can view your photos prior to ordering.

On photo day all students received a flyer which includes a code unique to them.

You will require this 2021 code to register online and view your photos.

If you have already registered, you will receive an email or SMS from Arthur Reed Photos with a link to view your photos.

If you have not yet registered, please go to order.arphotos.com.au and enter your code to complete your order.

If you have misplaced your registration code, please contact the Arthur Reed Photos customer service team directly on 5243 4390 or customerservice@arphotos.com.au

Please note that you will need to register online with your 2021 photo code to gain access to this year’s images.

All photo packages are being sent home in 2021, so please ensure that you enter the correct details and nominated shipping address upon checkout.

If you require any assistance ordering your photos, please contact Arthur Reed Photos directly on 5243 4390 or email customerservice@arphotos.com.au

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

Woolies supermarkets are running their Discovery Garden seed promotion at the moment and we are collecting them for our Kitchen Garden Program. If you shop at Woolies and don’t want the seeds for your garden, please save them for us! We would love it if you could also spread the news that we’re collecting seeds to your aunties, uncles, grandparents, friends and neighbours who shop at Woolies and ask them to collect for us too!

We will leave a collection box in the office area for your kind donations.

Many thanks,

Grade 6 kids

Non-attendance information

National Ride2School Day

Scholastic Book Club

Book Club Catalogues have been distributed via your child's classroom .

Orders are due by the 16th March. Online orders only! NO CASH!

HELP PLEASE

I’m sending a call out to any families that may have had 3 generations (or more) of family members attend Ocean Grove Primary School.

I would love to be able to share such a special story with our community.

If you’re able to help, please contact me on 5255 1340.

Kind Regards,

Kristy Hannan-Cuthbertson

IMPORTANT Reminder

(Riding to and from school)

We have had numerous reports of students who ride to and from school who are not observing and following the bike education rules! Please ensure you all speak to your children about the safety of themselves and others when riding!

Please Note: If your child is in Year 3 or below an adult must accompany them to and from school. Bike Education is conducted in Year 4.

Music Tuition at OGPS

Sylvia Thomson, piano, call 0407 532 954 or email thomsyl2@gmail.com

(Waiting list only currently available)

Matiss Schubert, guitar, call 0409 868 226 or email matiss.schubert@hotmail.com

Mike Holden, drums, email urbanmike@mail.com

A REMINDER

Broad Brimmed Hats — Terms 1 and 4

A reminder that in Terms 1 and 4, it is compulsory for students to wear a dark blue broad brimmed or bucket hat (either plain or with school logo) whilst outside.

Peaked caps, baseball caps or any other hats are not acceptable.

Hats are available from the Uniform Shop (Looking Smart, 7 Marine Parade, Ocean Grove)

Once again thanks to parents for helping to ensure life-long good habits that will protect children from sun exposure.

Year 7 2022 Information Evenings

To book in for the Year 7 Bellarine Secondary College Information night please click the link below to purchase a ticket.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/year-7-2022-information-evening-tickets-142610761627

Community News

Photo courtesy of Brendan Waites Ocean Grove Camera and Photo

Girls Football

Community Opportunities

Entertainment Books