Event Dates, Forms & Parent Information

2022 School Dates & Events

Please also refer to the Compass Calendar & Compass Events for more real-time information and to complete all payments and consents.

November 2022

Friday 18th - Yr 6 Interschool Sport

Sunday 20th - WORKING BEE - ALL WELCOME

Wednesday 23rd - Yr 1 Dream City Excursion

Thursday 24th - 2023 Foundation Session #3 @ 11:30am

Friday 25th - Second Hand Uniform Sale

- Yr 6 Interschool Sport

Fri 25th to Sun 27th - Victorian State Elections (P&F Election Day Sausage Sizzle)

Monday 28th - F to Yr 2 Swimming

Tuesday 29th - 2023 Foundation transition #4 @ 10:00am

- Whole School Transition - Stepping Up

Wednesday 30th - F to Yr 2 Swimming

December 2022

Thursday 1st - F to Yr 2 Swimming

Friday 2nd - F to Yr 2 Swimming

- Icy Pole Day $1

Monday 5th - F to Yr 2 Swimming

Tuesday 6th - 2023 Foundation Transition #5 @ 10:00am

- Whole School Transition

Wednesday 7th - F to Yr 2 Swimming

Thursday 8th - F to Yr 2 Swimming

Friday 9th - F to Yr 2 Swimming

Tuesday 13th - Yr 7 Transition Day (Government Secondary Schools)

- Year 6 Graduation

Thursday 15th - Whole School Transition (meet your 2023 teacher)

- Yr 6 Cable Park Excursion

Friday 16th - End of Year Assembly 3pm TBC

Monday 19th - Staff Planning Day - No School

Tuesday 20th - Curriculum Day - No school

2022 Term Dates

Term 1 - 28th January to 8th April (2:30pm dismissal)

Term 2 - 26th April to 24th June (2:30pm dismissal)

Term 3 - 11th July to 16th September (2:30pm dismissal)

Term 4 - 3rd October to 20th December

Curriculum & Student Free Days 2022

Friday 28th January
Thursday 10th March
Friday 20th May (PPD)
Tuesday 6th September (PPD)
Monday 31st October
Monday 19th December(PPD)
Tuesday 20th December

Public Holidays 2022

Melbourne Cup Tuesday 1st November
Christmas Day Sunday 25th December
Boxing Day Monday 26th December
Christmas Day Holiday Tuesday 27th December

Term Dates 2023

Term 1 - 27th January to 6th April (2:30pm dismissal)

Term 2 - 24th April to 23rd June (2:30pm dismissal)

Term 3 - 10th July to 15th September (2:30pm dismissal)

Term 4 - 2nd October to 20th December

2023 Return to School Schedule

Students in Years 1 to 6 will start on Monday 30th January 2023, 9am.

Foundation students start Thursday 2nd February 2023. Students will be given a specific start time.

On Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st January, and Wednesday’s 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd of February all Foundation students do not attend school unless they are required for an assessment. You will receive your individual date and time of assessments.

Foundation students will be dismissed at 3:30pm on all school days.

From Monday 27th February onwards all Foundation students will attend a full school week.

Student Absences

Absent all day?

Parents to enter approval directly 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.

*Automated text messages are now sent daily to both parents of all students who have been marked absent without parent approval.

Covid Absences

If your child is unable to attend school due to Covid for any reason, please inform the office in writing as soon as possible so the correct attendance can be recorded. The school must record these absences differently. Reasons are because they are isolating due to testing positive/are a close contact or you have made a personal choice to keep your child home because of medical risk or covid concerns for your family.

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. This can not be done in advance or from the parent portal.

Leaving early?

During Covid-19 times, Parents are asked to call 5-10 minutes prior to picking up heir child to ensure they are ready and waiting in the office.

Parent/Carers are asked not to go to the classrooms.

Parent/Carers must sign the student OUT at the school office. This can not be done in advance or from the parent portal.

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 Details

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, additional numbers to call if needed and any changes to employment details.

School Communication Channels

School Office

Monday to Friday - 8:15am to 4:15pm

Phone - 03 9578 1327

Email - Ormond.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Website - www.ormondps.vic.edu.au

Compass Parent Portal - https://ormondps-vic.compass.education

The school office will be closed during the school holidays.

Out of School Hours Program

Monday to Friday - 7:30am to 8:45am & 3:30pm to 6:00pm

Phone - 03 9578 5826

Email - April or Sharelle

Medication at School Form

If your child requires medication to be administered during school hours, please complete the Parent Medication Authority Form form and hand it to the Front Office with the required medication in it's original packaging. This includes but limited to - paracetamol, ibuprofen, antibiotics, creams and lozenges.

If your child suffers from an Anaphylaxis, severe Allergies, Diabetes, Epilepsy or Asthma and you need to update you Medical Action Plans please download the required form below, have it completed by your Medical Practitioner and return the original coloured version to the office. If you do not have a coloured printer, please contact the office to print for you. These are DET required Action Plans. If you cannot find your child's required Action Plan, please contact the school office.