ANZAC Day Ceremony at EPS
On Wednesday the 24th (last week), we had an ANZAC Day Ceremony that was hosted by our school and house captains. The EPS student leaders did a marvellous job planning, organising and delivering our ANZAC Day ceremony. We were also fortunate enough to have a bell that is used in the local church that linked the ANZACs to our local community. Thanks to all the families who attended the event.
3-6 Cross Country- Wednesday, May 1st
On Wednesday the 1st of May, our grades three to six students are off to the Bendigo Racecourse. Just a reminder that student will need to be transported to and from the venue by parents but will be supervised at the venue by staff Mr. King, Nina Mazzarella, Chris, Ben and Nikki. Parents are welcome and encouraged to come along and cheer on the participants. All children should wear suitable running attire and should bring adequate warm clothing for when they have finished – shorts, polo and runners for the run and a tracksuit to put on before and afterwards. A shower-proof jacket is also recommended. Please ensure the children bring plenty of water to drink and enough food for the day so they are not hungry. It is a long day and children usually get very hungry. It is also recommended that students take a book to read.
Athletics Carnival with Axedale and Heathcote Primary Schools- Friday, May 3rd
On Friday the 3rd, we are headed to the Flora Hill Athletics track for our annual cross-country day. On the day, students will travel to the event via a bus (departing from EPS at 9AM) however we ask that families arrange for their child to be picked up from Flora Hill on the day. The day should finish around 2:30PM.
If families are able to volunteer to take a group for the whole day, please contact Nina Mazzarella as she is coordinating the event at nina.mazzarella@education.vic.gov.au. If you can, the role would require walking with a group of students for the entirety of the day.
Friday the 17th of May- Pupil Free
We are having a pupil free day on Friday the 17th of May. All staff will be onsite completing first aid, CPR and anaphylaxis requirements.
Working Bee- Friday 10th May- 2:15PM onwards
It’s that time of year again where we are asking for our wonderful community to come along to school and give us a hand to tidy up the grounds. On Friday, May 10th from 2:15, we are working around the school to get it ready for our Prep Information Week. Last year we had a great turnout, and we are hoping that we can do the same this year. So, if you can spare an hour or a few, it would be appreciated. We will post a list of jobs in the next newsletter so if you can come along and help, that would be great. We will light the fire and enjoy each other’s company after the working bee.
3-6 Urban Camp
The cost of the camp is being subsidised by the school in order to keep overall costs down and the cost per student is $250. We are requesting that the final payment of $50 be made by May 17th, by mySchoolConnect. This will be available from today. If would like to discuss a payment plan, please contact the school to arrange this.
Hey families,
I am sure you know how important The Base is for our children at EPS and recognise how lucky we are to have this space at school. It is a really important space for our students and provides so much great learning. Types of learning include:
Cognitive: problem solving, imagination & creativity.
Social & emotional: independence, communication, self-expression, negotiation, conflict resolution & the development of resilience in a safe and supported way.
Physical: balance, coordination, flexibility, accuracy & calculating risk.
Now that summer is over and the threat of snakes has reduced with the cooler weather, we want to give the base a new look and inspire new play ideas through re-invigorating the area with some loose parts play options. We are looking for donations of things that you might have lying around home or are able to acquire. There is a list below – but it is not exhaustive – of things we are looking for. We are also trying to source another large tree log for the space from a development area (but if anyone is able to also supply this, we would love that too!).
I have included some pictures for inspiration – so feel free to get creative with your collection of bits.
Thanks so much for your support with this
Lydia
Loose parts play list – happy for other suggestions
PVC pipe and fittings
Bigger sticks cut to 2m lengths
Logs – cut into 30cm ‘seats’ or ‘steps’
Logs cut into slivers or plates 5cm thick
Good condition pallets
Broken down pallet parts (no nails or screws) or planks of wood
Milk crates
Rope