Whole School News
Get ready, get set for Walk to School 2019!
Ormond PS has joined the hundreds of primary schools across Victoria for a fun month of walking, riding and scooting to and from school. By participating, we have a chance to win some great prizes!
In 2019, we will be encouraging our entire school to walk, ride and scoot to school. If your child can’t walk, ride or scoot to school, there are heaps of ways they can still get involved in the fun.
Parents can drop off their children a few blocks from the entrance to the school and walk the rest of the way.
Kids are healthier and happier when they’re active every day. Walking kids to school is a great opportunity to get them active and build their confidence and life skills. It’s also a chance for everyone to spend some quality family time together.
Walk to School 2019 — one lucky student will win a Fitbit
Glen Eira City Council has partnered with VicHealth for Walk to School 2019 and is running an Active Schools competition for the duration of Walk to School Month (Monday 7 October to Friday 1 November).
How can you participate?
Students will receive an Active Schools walking ticket at the start of Walk to School 2019. Each time students walk, ride or scoot to school, their parent/guardian will need to initial one of 10 stars. Once all 10 stars have been initialled, students can submit their ticket to the school office to be entered into the competition to win a Fitbit (one per participating school). Students will receive a new ticket to keep on walking, riding or scooting to school throughout October. The more they walk, ride and scoot to school, the more times they can enter the competition. If students are driven to school, they can still enter the competition by parking a few blocks away and walking, riding or scooting to class. Every little bit counts!
Not only that, Council will award the Glen Eira City Council perpetual interschool Active Schools Trophy to the best performing school in the municipality. This will be based on the average number of walks per enrolled student to ensure every participating school, large or small, has a shot at taking out the interschool honours.
Get walking, riding or scooting to school this October and help your school in their attempt to win the trophy.
To view full terms and conditions, visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/walk-to-school
Musicorp Update
The music program at Ormond has grown so much from the beginning of the year. Students are learning a variety of instruments including the guitar, bass, keyboard, violin and drums. The students learn a variety of songs from movies to their favorite artists. Some songs include Pink Panther, Harry Potter, The Final Countdown and Senorita. Student are always excited for their lesson each week and always look forward to learning new songs. We are looking to fit in a concert at the end of term 4 to show parents what the students have been learning.
Student of the Fortnight - Ruby M Yr 3 - Keyboard.
Ruby has made a fantastic start with her keyboard lessons. She is working through her music book at a fast pace with lots of practicing at home. She enjoys coming to her lessons with her friends and helping other students if they’re having any trouble. Ruby is currently working on Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter. Keep up the great work Ruby.
We are always looking for more students to join in on the fun and learn an instrument. If you would like more information regarding the program, please contact Musicorp on 1300 858 911.
PE & Sport News
Year 6 Braeside Park Bike Ride
Its tomorrow - Thursday 19th of September. It is a great day out, consisting of bike riding and a delicious BBQ lunch. Students are reminded to ensure they are at school on time.
Divisional Athletics
The following students have made it into the Division Athletics Carnival.
The Carnival is Wednesday 9th October (first week of Term 4).
Schedule of events is attached, parents/carers will need to take students to their event. Please contact Emma Miliken if you have any questions.
Bella M Toby C Hugh DT Sascha L Alice H Abby G
Year 6 Interschool Sport
Summer sport for Year 6 recommences the first Friday of Term 4 and runs for 7 weeks. Please make sure the consent and payment has been completed on Compass by the due date. Students sports are the same sport they played in Term 1 as the competition carries through.
Emma Milliken
PE/Sports Specialist