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.

December 2022

Monday 19th - Staff Planning Day - No School

Tuesday 20th - Curriculum Day - No school

2023 School Dates & Events

January 2023

Friday 27th - Teachers commence

Monday 30th - Year 1 to Year 6 Students Commence

February 2023

Thursday 2nd - Foundation Students Commence

Tuesday 21st - Yr 5 Swimming TBC

March 2023

Thursday 2nd - Whole School Photo Day

Monday 6th - District Swimming TBC

Tuesday 7th - Year 6 Kayaking/Swimming TBC

Wednesday 8th - Year 6 Kayaking/Swimming TBC

Wednesday 29th - OPS House Athletics TBC

May 2023

Tuesday 2nd - OPS House Cross Country TBC

Thursday 18th - District Cross Country TBC

July 2023

Monday 24th to Friday 28th - School Dental Program Visit

September 2023

Monday 4th - District Athletics (Yr 4-6) TBC

2023 Term Dates

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

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.