Thank You for Partnering With Us

A sincere thank you to all the parents and students who attended our recent Parent-Teacher Interviews. We greatly value the opportunity to work together to support every student’s learning.

One topic came up again and again: motivation . How do we motivate our young people to do their best?

If only there were a magic button! The reality is that motivation comes and goes, a bit like Melbourne’s weather.

Through our Learning to Learn (L2L) Framework , we are teaching students something even more important than motivation: what to do when motivation disappears. We want students to develop grit, resilience, determination, and the learning strategies to tackle challenges, solve problems, and keep going when learning becomes difficult. This can take time but like most things in life, daily focused habits can lead to embedded ways of working.

Confidence does not usually come before success. It grows from putting in the effort, overcoming challenges, and realising, “I can do hard things.”

Thank you again for your ongoing partnership. Together, we can help our young people build the habits, strategies, and perseverance they need to thrive.

If you were unable to attend Parent-Teacher Interviews, or if one of your child’s teachers was unavailable on the night, we encourage you to reach out to them directly. Our staff are always happy to provide feedback on your child’s progress.

INTRODUCING THE NEW CAMPUS SUPPORT TEAM

We have been evaluating our campus volunteer team structure to ensure it best meets the needs of our campuses moving forward, and we’re pleased to share that the new model has been successfully piloted at our Sydney campus.

This global transition will see us phase out all Campus Board and Campus Administrator roles and transition to the new Campus Support Team (CST) model in line with the new school year.

The CST consists of three members aligned to a core pillar, with one of the three assigned as the CST lead, and I am pleased to introduce you to our new team:

• Tim Millott – CST Lead
• Leigh McAlpin – Pastoral Care
• Tim Millott – Culture
• Sam Cook– Buildings

Please join me in congratulating and welcoming the team to their new roles, from Day 1 Term 3.

Why the change?

• To reduce the burden on volunteers
• To provide clearer lines of accountability
• To ensure Campus Principals remain supported by the community in fulfilling their core responsibilities
• To maintain strong community support and to simplify the structure.

What’s not changing

• Campus support network remains the same
• Escalation pathways remain the same
• Student welfare processes remain the same
• Campus operations and expectations remain the same.

I want to sincerely thank all outgoing Campus Administrators Mark Chirnside and Campus Board members Marcus McMillan, Ronnie Earl, Bill Murray, Lloyd Chirnside, Brent Hornsey and Brad Millott, for their contribution and commitment to the Melton Campus. Their support has been invaluable.

Thank you all in anticipation for supporting this new initiative.

ELEMENTS OF CAMPUS CULTURE

A positive school campus culture is built on strong relationships between students, staff, and families, where wellbeing, respect, and a sense of belonging are actively promoted. A strong culture does not happen by chance. It is built when students, staff, and families share common expectations and work towards the same goals. When everyone is aligned, students receive consistent messages about attendance, behaviour, learning, wellbeing, and personal responsibility, creating an environment where success is more likely.

Every element of campus culture is important because no single area can deliver excellence on its own. Academic achievement, wellbeing, engagement, parent partnerships, staff performance, governance, and school pride work together to create a safe, supportive, and high-performing learning community.

For this reason, raising campus culture is everyone's responsibility. By actively supporting each element and holding ourselves accountable to shared expectations, we create a campus where students thrive, staff feel valued, families feel connected, and the whole community benefits from a culture of excellence.

At Melton Campus, our Closing the Gap Initiative focuses on improving student outcomes through increased exam performance, higher assessment submission rates, greater on-time completion of work, and regular attendance at tutorials. We are pleased to see encouraging results across these key areas, demonstrating the positive impact of targeted support, strong student commitment, and a shared focus on academic growth. These outcomes highlight the value of setting high expectations and providing students with the tools they need to succeed.

Year 7–11 examination data demonstrates a whole-school improvement of approximately 10.4% between Semester 2 2025 and Semester 1 2026 . The most significant gains were observed in Science, Humanities and English , with a substantial increase in the number of students achieving results above 80%. The data indicates that students are not only achieving at higher levels but that a large proportion of middle-achieving students are moving into higher performance bands. Mathematics remains a priority area for continued improvement; however, the overall trend is overwhelmingly positive and reflects strong academic growth across the school.

A huge congratulations on all for achieving a 10% overall increase in our Semester 1 2026 exams compared to the results from Semester 2 2025, reaching our Strive for 65 goal! A pizza lunch will be provided, date to be confirmed.

A special Congratulatins to the following students, who showed outstanding examination results, showing one or more results of 90%+ or 95%+. Keep up the Outstanding work!

Academic Excellence is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding achievement across their subjects through consistently high grades on their Semester 1 report, strong examination performance, and a commitment to learning as evident in high student persona scores.

In our current Science Assignment, the Year 6’s are looking at Sustainability. As a part of this, the students have been looking at the importance of bees in our ecosystem. The buzz around the classroom has included looking at the honey making process, comparing bees to another pollinator and analysing perfect habitats and environments for bees. Here are some examples of the bee-utiful work!

As the students know him Mr.K, has been with OSG for just over 4 years, teaching in the Primary Section of the School. This year he is teaching grade 4 and its safe to say he is a favourite amongst the students.

Almost 6 months ago, Mr.K and his wife welcomed their beautiful son, Mason, into the world. It has been an exciting and rewarding time as they have watched him grow and reach so many little milestones.

Mason is a very happy little boy who is always smiling and making lots of noise! He has recently started eating solids and is enjoying exploring all the new tastes and textures. It's amazing how quickly he's growing, and they can't believe he'll be six months old soon!

Mr.K and his wife feel incredibly lucky to have Mason in their lives and are enjoying every moment of this special journey together. They look forward to sharing more of his adventures as he continues to grow!

Welcome...

We would like to warmly welcome Blakeley Grace as the newest member of the Student Leadership Team (SLT). Blakeley has stepped into the role following the completion of Zara Lindsay's tenure.

We extend our sincere thanks to Zara for the dedication, effort, and leadership demonstrated during time on the SLT. Zara's contribution has been greatly valued and appreciated by the campus community.

We are excited to welcome Blakeley to the team and look forward to the positive impact and fresh perspective Blakeley will bring to this important leadership role.

SLT ASSEMBLY

Please use the link below to access the recording of the last SLT assembly. This was held week one of Term 3.

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Debating

Year 5/6 Debating Competition

The Year 5/6 students have kicked off their debating competition with an excellent start.

Debate 1: Green vs Red

Topic: Should weekends be 3 days long?

Congratulations to the Green Team on their victory.

Best Speakers:

• Chantelle Draffin (Green Team)
• Spencer Mead (Red Team)

Upcoming Debate: Yellow vs Red

Date: Friday 31 July

Topic: Should advertising be allowed to be targeted at children?

Participants:

• Yellow Team
• Red Team

We look forward to seeing the outcome of this debate and thank all students for their enthusiasm, preparation, and participation in the competition.

Save the Date: Father's Day Celebration

We warmly invite all dads and special father figures to join us on Friday 4 September for our Campus Father's Day Celebration. This special event provides an opportunity for our campus community to come together and recognise the important role that fathers and father figures play in the lives of our students.

Breakfast will be provided, and a coffee van will be available for guests to enjoy. An SLT Assembly will be held during breakfast, allowing visitors to connect with the campus and celebrate alongside our students. The morning will conclude with a friendly Dads vs Year 12 Volleyball Match during Homeroom.

We look forward to welcoming our Fathers for what promises to be an enjoyable and memorable morning.

SLT TERM EVENTS

• 11 August -Crazy Sock and Croc day
• Footy colours day- TBA
• 21 August - Nation day of Action against bullying- FIND FLURO ORANGE GEAR for school photo

NEW SLT INITIATIVE: Tutorial Treats

As part of our Learning to Learn (L2L) focus at the Melton Campus, we are placing a strong emphasis on students making the most of tutorial opportunities. To encourage participation, the Student Leadership Team is excited to introduce Tutorial Treats.

Every time a student books and attends a tutorial, their name will be entered into a prize draw. At each fortnightly SLT Assembly, two winners will be drawn, one from Years 7-9 and one from Years 10-12, with each winner receiving a prize. Primary students nominated by their classroom teachers will also be entered into the prize draw.

The more tutorials a student attends, the more entries they will receive, increasing their chances of winning. Tutorials are a valuable way to seek clarification, strengthen understanding, build confidence, and stay on top of learning. We hope this initiative provides an extra incentive for students to take advantage of the support available and further develop their learning habits.

Good luck to all students, and happy learning!

NEW SLT INITIATIVE- 'Through the Lens'- Photography Competition

Throughout this term, we will be running our "Through the Lens" Photography Competition, giving students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and photographic talent.

A submission link will be provided for students to enter their photographs. Entries can be from any genre and do not need to be school-related. Students are welcome to submit photographs taken recently or in previous years. All entries must be authentic and appropriate, as selected photographs will be shared with our wider school community.

The competition winner and runner-up will receive House Points and a prize, with further details to be announced soon.

To give students plenty of time to capture and select their best work, entries will close in Week 7 on Friday 4 September. A selection of the best photographs will also be featured in a special booklet for parents and the wider community to enjoy.

We look forward to seeing the creativity, talent, and unique perspectives of our students through the lens.

OSG Melton House Chess Competition 2026

We are excited to launch the OSG Melton House Chess Competition 2026. This competition is an Individual Championship open to both Primary and Secondary students, with separate Boys and Girls divisions. The tournament will be conducted as a single-elimination knockout, giving students the opportunity to test their strategic thinking and chess skills against their peers.

Students wishing to participate should add their name to the Official Nomination Form by Thursday 6 August 2026.

Competition Rules

• Students must nominate by signing the Official Nomination Form before Thursday 6 August 2026.
• The competition will operate as a single-elimination knockout tournament.
• Each round, students are responsible for arranging a time to play their allocated opponent during that week.
• Chess sets can be borrowed from the office.
• Each game will be played using a 10-minute clock per player.
• A player who runs out of time loses the game, unless their opponent has insufficient material to achieve checkmate.
• Standard chess rules apply throughout the competition, including:
• Touch-move rule
• Illegal moves must be corrected
• Wins by checkmate, resignation, or timeout
• Draws by stalemate, threefold repetition, the fifty-move rule, or mutual agreement
• If a game is not played within the allocated timeframe, both players will be eliminated.
• Winners must report their result to Ms Spandana immediately following their match.
• Good sportsmanship is expected at all times, including:
• Handshaking before and after games
• Respectful and quiet conduct
• No assistance from spectators or other players

CHESS Prizes and House Points

Students will earn House Points for their participation and success throughout the competition. Additional bonus points will be awarded as students progress through the rounds, with champions crowned in each division.

If you have any questions, please see Ms Spandana in the LLC during lunchtime.

We encourage all students, whether experienced players or enthusiastic beginners, to get involved and enjoy the challenge of competitive chess.

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NEW SLT INITIATIVE: Annual SLT Cup

The Student Leadership Team is excited to introduce the Annual SLT Cup. Each Term 3, the SLT will run a school-wide competition designed to build participation, teamwork, and house spirit.

This year's competition has been inspired by the recent FIFA tournament, with teams competing through a group stage and finals series to determine our first SLT Cup Champions.

The group stage begins on Monday 3 August, and we look forward to seeing students out on the court and getting involved.

At the end of Term 2, students from Melton, Bendigo, Nathalia and Swan Hill all came together to participate in a range of activities and sports. Primary students gathered at Cobblebank stadium and enjoyed the Kaboom Olympic session as well as the house competition in basketball and futsal. The Yr 7-10 students attended Playpoint indoor sports centre and competed in Badminton, Pickleball, Indoor soccer and indoor netball. The Senior students gathered at Melton campus and participated in a Master Chef challenge and a variety of games and activities.

A big thankyou goes to the SLT from Melton, Bendigo, Nathalia and Swan Hill for the planning and organization. A huge thankyou also goes to Mrs Carol Earl and the team of parents who supported her with the catering for the day and those parents that drove buses and assisted on the day- Your efforts are much appreciated. Thanks also goes to Bianca Davis for assisting with catering and Bianca Martina for your work with transportation. Last but not least -thankyou to the staff for all of your hard work and support.

Congratulations to the following students on receiving a best and fairest award on the day.

Yr3/4 Girls- Isabella Hornsey, Ariana Salisbury, Camilla Steen, Claire Stewart, Amelia Weeks, Autumn Bradnick

Yr3/4 Boys – Archie Lewis, Blaire Hanson, Viktor Mead, Pedro Caldwell, Ben Tregenza, Thatcher Earl

Yr5/6 Girls – Evanna Way, Vienna Kelsey, Yvette Strange, Olive Jones, Harriette Earl

Yr5/6 Boys – Finley Allpress, Hugo Dykstra, Spencer Mead, Fernando Chastinger, Willem Shemilt, Wyndsor Allpress

Yr7/8 Girls – Saffron Kelsey, Ancah Reynolds, Emerald Earl, Millicent Hansen, Zari Kingon, Ruzena Kirk

Yr 7/8 Boys – Giorgio Millott, Jye Kingon, Harrison Reiner, Banjo Napier, Marco Williams, Lars Sutherland

Yr9/10 Girls – Milla Williams, Tuscany Earl, Romoni Phillips, Iris Chirnside, Florence Shemilt, Florence Allpress

Yr 9/10 Boys – Haines Millott, Earl Perryman, Demster McMillian, Hugo Grace, Sheldon Chirnside, Morgan Mead.

CELEBRATING PRINCIPALS DAY - FRIDAY 31ST JULY

Our wonderful Principal team Mrs Little, Mr Kelly and Mr Bricknell were celebrated on Friday, with an SLT organised morning tea of cookies and flavoured milk as well as spoiling the Principals with a gift and a special surprise in their offices, with many notes of appreciation.

GLOBAL HOUSE CUP

CAMPUS COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM

TERM 3 UPCOMING DATES:

• 5 August - Drivers Ed - Year 11
• 11 August - Crocs and Socks Day
• 13 August - Boundary Fence Farm Tour Excursion - Year 12
• 17 August - Ration Cocoa Roasters Excursion - Year 11
• 17 August - Math Methods Excursion - Puffing Billy - Year 11
• 18 August -Map Testing
• 21 August- National day of Action against bullying- FIND FLURO ORANGE GEAR for school photo
• 28 August- Year 12 Motivation Event
• 28 August- is book week- theme Symphony of stories -
• 2 September- Regional Assembly
• 4 September- Fathers Day
• 7 September-Primary Science week
• 11 September - Year 7-10 Face to Face Day
• 24 September - Finish Term 3
• 25 September- Public Holiday