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September 1, 2008

Bush Walk

flowers  21 Aug 08 009 (Small).jpgI recently went for a walk with the Year 4/5 Class in our bush area. We saw many flowers including this lovely Banksia. If you have some time, you are most welcome to go for a walk around our gardens while the wildflowers are out.

School Bush Gardens

flowers  21 Aug 08 011 (Small).jpg flowers  21 Aug 08 012 (Small).jpgSome more beautiful flowers.

August 22, 2008

OGPS Animation Festival

In the special video, we present some of the finalists from the Orange Grove animated film festival. These were premiered at a special red carpet event on 22 August 2008. All of the videos are also available in podcast form (so that you can watch them on your iPod) at the school podcast site, Podkids Australia.

August 10, 2008

World Premiere

Red Carpet Premiere
The next school assembly (on Friday 22 August) will be one to remember! It is the world premiere of seven animated films produced by talented OGPS students.

Following the films, we will have a short awards ceremony (the 'Ogscars'). At this ceremony, we will present our film-makers with a number of amazing prizes (including three iPods kindly donated by Apple Australia).

The show starts at 8.45 am sharp. Don't miss it!

Smartboard Surprise!

Smartboard surprise At our last assembly, the P&C surprised the entire school community (teachers included!!) with the fantastic news that they would be funding two new interactive whiteboards for our students.

This means that every student at Orange Grove Primary School will have access to these fantastic learning tools.

Thanks to everyone who cooked sausages, helped in the canteen, bought raffle tickets or rattled a tin. This is an amazing achievement and will enable OGPS to keep providing a truly world-class education for our students.

June 25, 2008

Our Beautiful School

Little Images school photo 1 (Small).JPGWe are now taking enrolments for 2009. You are most welcome to visit and ask questions. We may be small but we have a global vision.

May 27, 2008

Parent Workshop

Busy Bee 015 (Small).jpgThe worshop was a great success. Everyone learnt how easy it was to make healthy lunchbox and picnic foods that kids and adults would love.

Fantastic Community

Busy Bee 039 (Small).jpg Busy Bee 067 (Small).jpgLast Sunday we had a fantastic response to help develop our vegetable garden. Parents should be very proud of what they achieved in such a short time. Everyone enjoyed themselves including my dog. She managed to dig a few holes but not in the right places.

April 30, 2008

Welcome Back

28 March Yr 1&2 046 (Small).jpgWelcome back everyone. I had a lovely break catching up with family and friends. Term 2 is shaping up to be an exciting one. Today we had our school photographs taken. The whole school shot will look great. It was lovely to see the school canteen open with thanks to Kathy and her team.

April 28, 2008

ANZAC Day ceremony

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This Friday 2 May, we will be holding an ANZAC Day ceremony to remember the servicemen and women who have served Australia in past and present conflicts.

On the day, students who are members of community organisations (such as scouts or cadets) may wear the uniform of those groups, but we ask that other students wear full school uniform on the day.

Community members are invited to join the ceremony, which will be held at 9am by the flagpole.

March 30, 2008

Food for Thought

In this wonderful video, Sir Ken Robinson presents a compelling, challenging and entertaining view of what is required to prepare our children for the future. Take the time, make a cup of coffee and spend 20 minutes thinking about the future of education.

March 11, 2008

One to One Laptop Strategy Launch

Laptops%20015%20%28Small%29.jpgOur "School Community Dream" is becoming a reality.

Congratulations to parents and staff for P1040606_JPG%20%28Small%29.jpginitiating a strategy that allows children to excel by using exciting technology. We are a small public school with a global vision.

February 27, 2008

Mathletics - Weekly Parent Email

All students at Orange Grove Primary now have access to Mathletics. Once your student has received his / her password, you can sign up to receive a weekly email that provides information about your child's progress. This is a very useful resource, as it provides information about areas of strength, weakness and number of questions answered correctly.

To sign up for a weekly Mathletics update, sign up here using your child's Mathletics username and password.

February 8, 2008

A First for Orange Grove

DSC04063%20%28Medium%29%20%28Small%29.JPG One week ago, parents, staff and students were having breakfast and very patiently waiting for their new laptops. At that point, I could see the dream becoming a reality. The students, supported by their parents, were receiving their very own laptop to use in the classroom. DSC04066%20%28Small%29.JPG On Monday, these same children  walked proudly into school carrying their new tool for learning. You should have seen the SMILES. Well done everyone.

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Boyle Lane Orange Grove 6109 (map).

(08) 9459 3601 (phone)
(08) 9459 5758 (fax)

orangegrove.ps@det.wa.edu.au

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Listen to the Room 3 podcast at www.podkids.com.au

The latest episode is: Podkids Australia Episode 17 (August 2008)

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