NAPLAN

Today, all Grade Three and Five NAPLAN results are being sent home with students in a sealed envelope. If you would like to discuss how to interpret these results or anything presented by the NAPLAN data, please contact Andrew.

 

HDFNL Clean Up

This year, we are participating in the HDFNL Grand Final Clean Up Day. This day occurs after the Grand Final is played in Huntly and generally takes around 1-2 hours to clean up from the Grand Final. This year, the money from the day will go towards supporting our Epparock Musical Production which will take place on Thursday, October 17^th at the Mandurang Hall. More details on the event will follow however we would love to have as many people come along on the day and help the clean up.

Planning for 2025

We are beginning to plan for 2025 and are asking families to provide any changes in student enrolment information to the school as soon as possible.

 

Tree Planting Day- Friday 9^th

Students will be leaving school at 9.30 and returning at approximately 2PM for our Tree Planting Day. We have booked a bus for the day and look forward to having our wider community come along for what will always a great day. There is a BBQ on the day and hopefully, if all goes well, a fire too. On the day, if students could please wear appropriate shoes/boots, that would be great. If you would like to take your child home straight form the event, that is fine however please make sure you contact your child’s classroom teacher on the day.

Parent Opinion Survey

Our school is conducting a survey to find out what parents/caregivers/guardians think of our school. The Parent/Caregiver/Guardian Opinion Survey is an annual survey offered by the Department of Education that is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behaviour, and student engagement. The survey is optional but we encourage all families to participate. Our school will use the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies.

All families are invited to participate in the survey. The survey will be open from July 26^th to August 30th. The survey will be conducted online, only takes 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time within the survey period on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones. Please contact the office if you would like more information.

 

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AUGUST

Thursday 8th- Parent Club Meeting 9am 

Friday 9th - Tree Planting Day 
                 - Playgroup 9.30-11am

Thursday 15th - Discovery Centre Incursion 

Friday 16th - Writers Festival 3-6 
                    - Playgroup 9.30-11am

Wednesday 21st - Special Lunch Day - Soup 

Friday 23rd - Book Week Parade 
                   - Playgroup 9.30-11am

Friday 30th - Bike Hike
                    - Playgroup 9.30-11am  


SEPTEMBER

Sunday 1st - Father's Day 

Thursday 5th - Biolab Excursion 5-6

Sunday 8th - HDFNL Cleanup fundraiser

Thursday 12th - Prep/1/2 Stayback/Sleepover

Friday 20th - Last Day Term 3, 1.30pm Finish/Casual clothes


OCTOBER

Monday 7th - First day Term 4

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P/1 - Hailey - For her fantastic start to Eppalock Primary School

2/3  - Houston.P -  For maintaing a strong work ethic in all areas.

4/5/6 - Charlie.M - For his great effort at the Football competition 

  




                       Watjarang  282

                                  Yuliwil   300   

                                               Bunjil  375 

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*Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF) notes were sent home last week to everyone. Please note that these forms only need to be sent back in if you have a Concession card.  The consession card must be in a parents name and not the students. The form also needs to be filled out with the correct details that are on the card or it will not be accepted. 

**BUS/PICK-UP Form - These forms were sent home to everyone and everyone needs to send them back please.  It's not just for bus travellers.  We need to know how your children are getting home BUS/PARENTS/DTZ.  

***Medical forms - All families will recieve a form that needs to be filled out and sent back if you child has any medical history.  Even if you think we have all the information we still need you to fill it out so we can cross reference to make sure we have the most up to date information about your childs medical history.  This includes any diagnoses. 


2026 Curriculum Contributions and Voluntry Contributions can be pd via MSC.  Thankyou to those that have already paid.  These contributions help to go towards the cost of implementing the programs the students use every day.   
                           

HATS 

Hats are required in TERM 1 and can be purchased via MSC anytime.  We now also have a larger size hat that can be purchased through the MSC site.  
Hats and Beanies will still be required to buy through MY SCHOOL CONNECT until we have no stock on site then we will have hats and beanies available on the new EDUTHREADS uniform store. 


NEW ONLINE UNIFORM STORE

You can now order the new uniforms through here

 https://eduthreads.com.au/collections/eppalock-primary-school 






 
                                                                     

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Welcome to Parent Club 2024!

Some fun activities coming your way this term.

What's On


HDFNL Cleanup Fundraiser - Sunday 8th September

Parents/carers only event - Games Night Saturday 14th September, Details to come soon

Mango Fundraiser - the annual event is on again, get your orders in via MySchoolConnect, see more details on the mango page in this newsletter


Please get involved, conact Alicia on 0439 691 767, aliciamaymartin@gmail.com or Jen Toose

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EPS Students! Come one, come all to the Olympic Soup Extravaganza -Wednesday 21st August 2024!  

For $5, please come and enjoy all you can eat soup.  

Please pay via MySchoolConnect.
Click on this link https://myschoolconnect.com.au/index.php?route=account/student

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Did you miss out last time?  Or loved your socks so much you want more?  Your in luck as we are having Round 2 for this fundraiser.  


The next closing date for orders is August 20th so think of fun patterns for Spring and what about those Father's Day gifts?



                  LAST DAY TO PLACE ORDERS!!!


To purchase your fun pair of patterned socks scan the QR code in the flyer below or head to https://jollysoles.com.au/collections/individual-pairs

 You MUST enter the discount code EPS50 to get our special discount (50% wohoo!!) And so that your purchase links to our school fundraiser

Detailed instructions on how to order can be found below.

ORDERS CLOSE @ 6AM August 20th.



How To:

1. Fill your basket.
2. Click basket.
3. Select YES to 'Do you have a fundraiser code'.
4. You MUST then enter the students name into the space provided or the person collecting the socks and their phone number.
5. Select Checkout (Once you do this you enter the discount code. I found this hard to find as I wanted to go right to paypal but it wouldn't let me put the discount code in).
6. Enter the code (EPS50) to make sure you get your 50% off.
7. Select your payment method including PayPal, GPay, credit card etc. And complete order.

NOTE: All orders will go to the school (even though it asks for your address) and they will all be shipped to school on the same day regardless of when you order.

Orders close at 6am August 20th!

Happy Shopping!!

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

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What is bookclub?  
https://www.eppalockps.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/bookcluba5flyerissue6.pdf 

Please click this link to see issue 1 2026
https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/book-club/


Please click on this link to set up your account
https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx

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OSHC ADVENTURES is at Eppalock PS 

Contacts
O493 870 743 - Eppalock Phone Service 
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


Monthly Newsletter


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


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


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



OSHC Adventures - Eppalock Brochure
https://www.eppalockps.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/oshc_eppalock_brochure_2024.pdf

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Locally owned businesses are owned by your friends and neighbours who live in this community. Local businesses generally

• make more local purchases
• are more invested in our community’s future
• create jobs in your town
• donate more per sales dollar to local nonprofits, events, and teams

       


If you would like to have your business displayed here or would like to update your business details, please call or email the school

• eppalock.ps@education.vic.gov.au
• 5439 6366

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