EPS Newsletter

Term 2 Week 3 2024


FROM THE PRINCIPAL - TERM 2, WEEK 3 2024

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.

 



IMPORTANT DATES - TERM 2, WEEK 3, 2024

MAY

Wednesday 1st - Cross Country 3-6

Friday 3rd May - Athletics Day 

Wednesday 8th - MARC Van 

Friday 10th - Working Bee @ 2pm onwards
                   - Mother's Day Breakfast 8.15am

Sunday 12th - Mother's Day 

Friday 17th - Pupil Free day 

Monday 20th - Foundation Info Night 

Wednesday 22nd - MARC Van 

Thursday 23rd - Prep Open Day 

Friday 24th - Special Lunch Day - Italian 

Saturday 25th - EppaLock-It-In Trivia Day

JUNE

Wednesday 5th-7th 3-6 Urban Camp

Monday 10th - King's B'day Public Holiday  


Friday 28th - Last Day of Term 2


AWARDS - TERM 2, WEEK 3, 2024


P/1 - Ruby.F - For persisting with challenging numeracy activities by using different stratergies to solve the problems.

2/3  - Lachlan.A - For showing great responsibility and respect during cross country practice by picking up rubbish on the track and putting it in the bin.


4/5/6 - Eadie.M - For her quiet yet confident approach to classroom tasks and leadership opportunities. 



SPORTS AWARDS 

Jayden.B - for giving everything a go

Max.M - For giving cross country training a good crack 






                       Watjarang  129


                                  Yuliwil   151   


                                               Bunjil  172  


Special Mothers Day Breakfast

Calling all those who nurture, support & care for our students in a mothering role!
This year we would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge all that you do! Some EPS dads with the support of a few students will be offering a complementary take away cuppa and light breakfast Friday May 10th 8:15am to 9:00am.
If you have a take away cup at home please bring it in otherwise one will be provided. Please feel free to grab and go or hang around and mingle. Just remember that as always the schools duty of care for students doesn't commence till 8:45am.
Any dads or parents happy to help please email epsparentsclub@gmail.com or text Jen on 0435256536

EppaLock-It-In

A day of trivia, games, challenges and fun & laughter.
Saturday 25th May 2-5pm

BYO chairs/ blankets/ picnic rugs, drinks & food.

So gather friends and family and make a day of it.
Teams of up to 10 including kids (under primary age not counted in the 10).

Please RSVP using this link https://myschoolevent.com.au/event/eppalock-primary-school-eppalock-it-in/
or you can contact Alicia 0439 691 767 or email epsparentsclub@gmail.com

EPS Working Bee Friday 10th May

Come along to EPS any time from 2pm onwards Friday the 10th May to help spruce the place up for our kids and get ready for Education Week.

BYO gardening gloves, rake, shovel, wheelbarrow etc to help with gardening.

If you have any special tools or skills please let us know and you can do a specific job to help out.

The kids can help out too, so bring them along!

Stay and enjoy a sausage sizzle with everyone when all the works done!

Base Equipment Wanted

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

 


 



Scholastic BOOK CLUB

Axe Creek Playgroup

Playgroup will be held on Friday mornings at 9.30-11am in the Old School Building.  


Working With Children Check

The Working with Children Check is a screening process for assessing or re-assessing people who work with or care for children in Victoria. 

At Eppalock PS we require any volunteers to have a current WWCC.

These checks are free for Volunteers. 
PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR WWCC IS CURRENT AND THAT WE HAVE A COPY OF IT HERE AT THE SCHOOL.  I HAVE JUST UPDATED OUR FILES AND WE HAVE A LOT THAT ARE NO LONGER CURRENT GOING BY OUR RECORDS.

Please remember that you cannot help out with any school activities unless you have a current WWCC

Please follow this link to apply for a WWCC

https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

OSHC ADVENTURES - After School Care Provider

OSHC ADVENTURES is now at Eppalock PS 

Contacts
O410 734 733 - Kerrie
Admin@oshcadventures.com.au
www.oshcadventures.com.au

At OSHC Adventures we pride ourselves on

providing children with fun, play-based learning
experiences that meet all your child's
interests and needs.

You can be confident that your child is in
safe hands with our experienced and
passionate educators.

Our operating hours
After School Care- 3:15 - 6:00


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Parent Information book
https://www.eppalockps.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/1eps_family_handbook_oshc_adventures.pdf


How to enrol your child into after school care 
https://www.eppalockps.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/2parent_week__parent_pack.pdf


Flyer
https://www.eppalockps.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/3eppalock_ps_oshc_adventures.pdf


Family Handbook
https://www.eppalockps.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/family_handbook_oshc_adventures__eppalock.docx



Eppalock Brochure
https://www.eppalockps.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/eppalock_ps_oshc_brochure.pdf

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