School News
Events on Compass awaiting Approval
Prep
Magic Show
Year 1
Bricks 4 Kids Robotics - by 19th July
Year 2
Bricks 4 Kids Robotics - by 19th July
Hands on Science - by 21st July
Year 3
Yr 3 Camp - by 7th July
Bricks 4 Kids Robotics - by 19th July
Year 4
Bricks 4 Kids Robotics - by 19th July
Bike Education - by 21st July
Year 5
Bricks 4 Kids Robotics - by 19th July
Bike Education - by 21st July
Year 5/6 Soiree
Year 6
Bricks 4 Kids Robotics - by 19th July
Bike Education - by 21st July
Year 5/6 Soiree
Braeside Park Bike Ride - by 14th September
Whole school
House Athletics Carnival - by 25th August
COMPASS Parent Portal
https://ormondps-vic.compass.education
*please note that once the 'due by' date has passed the online consent function is no longer available.
Lunch Orders
Lunch Orders will still be availble on the last day of Term 2 and the first day of Term 3.
Student Banking
A reminder that there is no student banking this week being the end of term.
Student banking will resume in Term 3 on Thursday 27th July.
Second hand Uniform Stall
There will be a Second Hand Uniform Sale on Friday 28th July
The stall will be held in the Korean Room between 3:15pm to 3:45pm.
Cash only, please avoid large denominations as limited change will be available. No Efptos is available.
Library News
Scholastic Book Club
Please note that from Term 3, all bookclub orders will be required to be processed online, directly with Scholastic Australia. Cash orders can no longer be acccepted.
Ormonds Got Talent
Ormonds Got Talent is an annual event showcasing performing arts talent within the school. Students from Year 3 to 6 are able to audition, and if selected will perform at our grand final performance on 2pm Thursday 29th June, in the Hall.
The whole school is invited to watch our talented acts in the areas of singing, dance, acting, comedy,magic and music performance.
Junior School Council
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
Once again would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ormond Primary community for their incredible generosity with donations to the ASRC. Attached is a letter of appreciation that we received from ASRC.
Prep News
On Wednesday the 31st of May and 7th June, preps had the privilege of learning about fire safety from our local fire brigade.This educational program helps children develop a basic understanding of fire safety and to view firefighters as community helpers. In the first session, the firefighters taught students about safe and unsafe fires and the procedure in case of a fire at their home (crawl down low and go, go, go). They were asked to speak with their families to work out a “Safe Meeting Place” for if there is ever a fire at home.
On the fire brigade’s second visit all of the prep students were able to see what it was like inside a real fire truck and got to spray water from the hose (the grass at the local park was looking particularly green that day!). The students wrote stories about their time with the firemen, and they are still talking about it! Make sure to have a safe meeting place set up with your families.
Year 3 News
Year 3 Camp
The Briars Camp provides unique learning experiences which complement student school-based studies in a caring, non-competitive team environment. Students can extend themselves, both mentally and physically in the safe and confident use of specialised equipment in a range of activities. There are opportunities to grow new friendships through cabin group, meal time and camp activities leading to a growth in self-reliance, personal decision-making and responsibility. Other outcomes include growth in personal security, self-esteem and the capacity to develop positive relationships with friends and teaching staff.
The camp will take place from Thursday 17th August Friday 18th August
The total cost of the camp is $170.00
Payments can be made in full or via a payment plan through Course Confirmation/Payments on the Compass parent portal. Parents wishing to pay in instalments need to select the 'Pay by Instalments' option. Instalments are automatically debited on the dates stated. Compass accepts Debit or Credit cards. Alternatively, payments can be made by cash, credit or Eftpos at the office. All payment enquiries should be directed to the office on 9578 1327.
Consent and First Instalment for Camp is due by Friday 7th July. Please ensure the you return the completed Medical Consent form that has also been sent home with the students. This form can also be found in the School Documentation section on Compass or in the Resources section of this event.
Year 3/4 Soiree
There was a great amount of excitement in the air last Monday week when Year 3 & 4 held their annual concert at Glen Eira Secondary College, Performing Arts Centre.
The concert theme was outer space and each grade performed a wonderful array of songs and dances relating to asteroids, meteors, scientists, the moon, and the especially popular… Big Bang!
Some students shared their reflections of the night:
"The best part of the concert was the Big Bang because I did not have to sing the whole song. I loved the part when we sang, S.P.A.C.E. Space is where I got to be." - Nathan
"When I looked into the audience all I could see was my Mum laughing so hard. She just kept laughing and laughing. We had a really fun night!" - Lachlan
"On the night of the concert I felt really nervous and excited. Once the song, S.P.A.C.E. was done, I felt confident but still a tiny bit nervous. My class song was Moon Dance. After the next class’ song finished, I had to do Stand Up Comet act. I really liked the concert. My whole family was there." - Raphael
"After my grade’s song I looked up and I could see my Dad winding his arms and yelling, “Great job!”. - George
Year 6 News
On the 5th of June the Year 6 students went to Camp Coonawarra for school camp.
It was a long four hour bus ride. There were 5 activity groups.
The activities we did were, archery, flying fox, climbing wall, canoeing, 9D cinema, horse riding, high ropes, low ropes, hut building, damper making, giant swing and one day we had electives.
We had activities every night. One of the activities was the lip Sync Battle.
The lip sync battle is where there was groups and they made up a dance and lip sync to the song.
Another activity we did at night was a night walk,movie night and a quiz night.
The teachers that came on camp with us was Mr Butler, Bianca,Ms Stewart, Ms Johnson, Mr Cheverton, Mr Hewett and Ms Hudson.
Overall camp was a really enjoyable experience and all the activities pushed us out of our comfort zone. Everybody had a great time.
By Kate and Liam
PE & Sports News
Regional Cross Country
On Monday 19th June at Ballam Park, Ormond’s highest placed cross-country runner, Caitlin L, competed in the Southern Metropolitan Regional Cross-Country competition. She had to qualified through School, District and Division competitions to compete.
Caitin competed against the best runners from Beachside, Cardinia, Greater Dandenong, Kingston Casey – North & South and the Peninsula – North & South. The top 12 place getters went on to the SSV State Championships.
After a fast & gruelling 3km, Caitlin finished 36th in a field of over 60 of Victoria’s best cross-country athletes. An amazing effort Caitlin, you’ve made Ormond proud!
Girls Soccer Gala
On Thursday 22nd June, Ormond sent 2 girls’ soccer teams to the District Soccer Day at Bailey Reserve for a fantastic day of competition. There were 8 all-girl soccer teams competing. The competition demonstrated the high level of soccer skills and game strategy amongst the girls in our local district schools.
Ormond Gold’s team work was solid. Our strong defence, talented strikers and the strong passing by the midfield players made the game hard for the opposing teams. Ormond Gold won 2 and drew 2 games, placing them 3rd overall. Many thanks to Duncan Powell who volunteered his time on the day to coach Ormond Gold.
Ormond Green, our B team, played against tough competition all day and improved every game finishing with a draw. They showed resilience and determination in their back-to-back games and fought each game to the end. An inspiring effort by every member of the team!
Go Ormond!
Out of School Care News
End of Term Fees
Pre End of term fees was due Wednesday 28th June. End of Term fees which includes the last two week of care will be posted to you on the holidays and will need to be paid the first week back.
After School Care Activities
Wednesday 28th Paper Plate Frisbees
Thursday 29th Paper Roll Super Hero’s
Friday 30th End of Term Party
End of Term Party
On Friday 30th of June Out of Hour Care commences at 2:30pm for our End of Term Party. If you are attending on this day could you please provide a treat to contribute to the party. Donations can be dropped off at the program before Friday.
Sharelle Davis
Acting Out of School Hours Coordinator
Upcoming Meeting Dates - 7:30pm in staffroom
- Tuesday 18th July
- Tuesday 8th August
Save the Dates
- Saturday 19th August - Trivia Night (Adults only) – Organised by Year 5
- Friday 1st September - Father's Day Breakfast (Dad's & Kids) – Organised by Year 4
- Saturday 25th November - End of Year Party (Families & Staff) – Organised by P&F
Upcoming Event Information
Trivia Night 2017
Table Bookings for this year’s trivia night will be done via TryBooking on Friday 21st of July at 10am. Please be prompt as it will again be a case of first in best dressed! All table bookings will be accepted and we will do our best to accommodate all but please note that there is a chance that the last tables in will miss out if we have a huge demand (we will confirm back as soon as possible). When booking you will be required to enter in the name of the table captain, all members of the table and at least one nominated contact for cleanup.
Get planning!!
Entertainment Book 2017
Ormond Primary School is again this year selling the Entertainment Book. Money from every book purchased goes back to the school. The book has hundreds of offers in it for everything you love to do.
Order forms are available in the office or you can order online at www.entbook.com.au/186r356. Paperback Book and Digital Memberships available for $70.
Contact Details
If you are not receiving emails from P&F and would like to be added to the list, please email your details including child’s name/s and grade/s to p.and.f.ormond@gmail.com
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