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.

August 2022

Saturday 27th - P&F Bright Nights Fundraiser

Tuesday 30th - Foundation Melbourne Zoo Excursion

Wednesday 31st - Yr 6 'Passport to Asia' Excursion

September 2022

Thursday 1st - 2023 Foundation 'Get to Know You' Session #1.2

- Marine Ambassador Excursion

Friday 2nd - Year 5/6 Bike Education - CANCELED

- Year 4 Elsternnwick Eco Park Excursion

- School Tour 2:30pm

Monday 5th - District Athletics TBC

- 2023 Foundation 'Get to Know You' Session #2.1

Tuesday 6th - Pupil Free Day

- Student Led Conferences

Wednesday 7th - Yr 1 Collingwood Children's Farm

- Yr 6 Code Breakers Incursion

Friday 9th - Yr 6 Braeside Park Bike Ride

Wednesday 14th - School Tour 9:30am

- 2023 Foundation 'Get to Know You' Session #2.2

- Year 1/2 'Superhero in you' Incursion

Friday 16th - End of Term 3 Dismissed at 2:30pm

October 2022

Monday 3rd - Term 4 Commences

Wednesday 12th - Yr 4 Camp Depart TBC

Friday 14th - Yr 4 Camp Return TBC

Monday 17th - Yr 5/6 Cybersafety Session 4

- Yr 3/4 Cybersafety Session 4

Tuesday 18th - F to Yr 2 Cybersafety Session 4

Wednesday 26th - F to Yr 2 Sports Carnival

Monday 31st - Curriculum Day - No School

November 2022

Tuesday 1st - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Friday 11th - 2023 Foundation Transition #1 & Parents Information Session

Wednesday 16th - 2023 Foundation Transition #2

Thursday 24th - 2023 Foundation Session #3

Fri 25th to Sun 27th - Victorian State Elections TBC

Monday 28th - F to Yr 2 Swimming

Tuesday 29th - 2023 Foundation transition #4

- 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

Monday 5th - F to Yr 2 Swimming

Tuesday 6th - 2023 Foundation Transition #5

- 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)

- Whole School Transition

- Year 6 Graduation TBC

Friday 16th - End of Year Assembly 3pm TBC

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
Monday 31st October
Tuesday 20th December

Public Holidays 2022

Queen’s Birthday Monday 13th June
Friday before AFL GF Friday 30th September (likely to be)
Melbourne Cup Tuesday 1st November
Christmas Day Sunday 25th December
Boxing Day Monday 26th December
Christmas Day Holiday Tuesday 27th December

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.