Book Week Parade- Friday, August 31st

Although Sue Gentry is away, we are still very excited to celebrate Book Week and will have our annual parade on Friday August 23^rd. We will have a parade in the morning followed by activities in each classroom centred around Book Week! Dig through the dress up box and come as your favourite character. We encourage families to not purchase items for the parade, we would love to see some created pieces from things already within your homes. We would love to see not just the students, but parents and younger siblings get involved as well. So feel free to come dressed up on the morning for our parade in the Serenity Garden followed by pictures.

 

Bike Hike is Back- Permission Note on UeducateUs

On Friday 30th August Grade 3-6 can participate in a Bike Hike from Longlea to Axedale and back (approx. 16km). Any 3-6’s not participating in the Bike Hike will come to school on the day and can participate in a Wheely Fun Day with a scooter if they prefer. 

To ensure that students are able to feel successful on the day - please have a think about and discuss with your child whether they will be able to complete the ride - approximately 8km each way with breaks along the way and lunch at the Campaspe River.  Please consider if your child will be able to ride this distance, as the options for pick up mid-ride are limited. There are lots of stops on the way, it is a flat ride 8km one way.  Most students should be able to complete this if they would like to -  also ensure your child’s bike is in good riding condition for the ride. Children must have a geared bike - BMX's and kids bikes are not appropriate for this ride as the children tire too quickly.

Your child, with bike and helmet will need to be dropped off at the O’Keefe Rail Trail at Peppercorn Park on Longlea Lane at 9am on Friday 30th August and picked up at 2.30 from the same spot. 

We will begin riding at 9.30am and return at 2.30pm.  

Parents are welcome to ride with their child – please let us know if you are coming along in comments on the permission note, the more the merrier!  You will need to have supplied the school with a copy of a current Working With Children Check prior to the day.

Community Help

If anyone is interested in helping out with making and painting sets and props, please send me an email. We’re planning on doing regular sessions on Fridays after assembly (most likely in the Art Shed – TBC) for the next few weeks, starting this Friday 16^th. If Fridays don’t suit, there’s also the option to delegate certain items and people could pop in at a time that suits them to work on it.

There will also be other jobs we’d love help with e.g. catering, costume support, prompt, props/backstage, set up & clean up so if any of those appeal, please let me know!

 

Smoking Ceremony

We have been involved in the Koorie Curriculum Cluster Project since last year. As part of this project, we are working closely with our Registered Aboriginal Parties and the Dja Dja Wurrung. On Monday the 26^th at 9AM, there will be a Smoking Ceremony here at EPS. While there will be more details to come, we would love to have our community on site for the day.

 

HDFNL Clean Up- Sunday September 8th

This year, we are participating in the Heathcote District Football Netball League Grand Final Clean Up Day. This day occurs after the Grand Final is played at the Huntly Football and Netball grounds and generally takes around 1-2 hours to clean up from the Grand Final. We will begin the clean-up at 8AM. This year, the money used from the day will go towards supporting our musical production.

Olympic Soup Extravaganza

This Wednesday, the Parent’s Club are organsing a soup day on the 21^st for all the students. Please have a read through the Parent’s Club section of the newsletter for more information.

 

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.

 

 

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AUGUST


Wednesday 21st - Special Lunch Day - Soup 

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

Monday 26th - Smoking Ceremony 9am @EPS

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 8-10am

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

Thursday 17th - School Production 6.30pm- Mandurang Hall

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P/1 - Xavier.H  - For his incredible effort over our letter writing unit.

2/3  - Max.M - For his progress in reading and helping his peers in Maths

        - Roma.R - For her thoughtful contributions to class discussions and resilience in P.E.

4/5/6 - Finn.S - For his insightful contributions, weirdly great facts, and entertaining commentary.  

  




                       Watjarang  335

                                  Yuliwil   330   

                                               Bunjil  449 

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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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MANGO PICKUP IS TUESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER (TOMORROW)

DRIVE THROUGH HOURS ARE...

9.15am TO 6pm

PICK UP TIMES...

THE MANGO'S ARE ARRIVING @ 8AM IF EVERYTHING GOES SMOOTHLY, SO FAMILIES MAY BE ABLE TO COLLECT THEM AT SCHOOL DROP OFF. YOU WILL JUST NEED TO PARK AND COLLECT FROM THE OLD SCHOOL BUILDING.  

OTHERWISE WE WILL OPEN THE DRIVE THROUGH AT 9.15AM TO 6PM

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

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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/

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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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