Pasta Day

Thanks to Parents Club and all the ‘nonnas’ who made our pasta day so much fun. The students (and anyone who was at our assembly) loved the performance and enjoyed the pasta even more. Thank you for all the hard work in preparing the pasta and making the day a lot of fun.

Report Writing Day- Friday the 6th of June- this Friday

We will have a student-free day for teachers to complete reports on Friday the 6th of June. Monday the 9th is a public holiday, so please have a wonderful 4-day weekend.

 Parent Teacher Interviews- Change of Format- Thursday the 3rd of July

We are having our Parent Teacher interviews on Thursday, the 3rd of July (last Thursday of Term Two). The format for the day will be different than last year's interview format. Parents will still book an interview time via uEducateUs. The major change is that families must bring their child to school in a full school uniform. Parents will attend the parent-teacher meeting and take their child home with them.

This means your child only attends school for the duration of the parent-teacher interview and goes home with you after the interview. In terms of interview times, the booking times will be from 9AM-4:30PM.

The booking system via uEducateUs will become active today at 5PM. If you are available during school hours, please book an interview during these hours. This will allow families who need a book outside of school hours the option to book them.

Acting Principal Announcement- Term Three

On Friday afternoon, it was announced that Rhys Barri would step into the Acting Principal role while I am away for Term Three. Rhys will undergo transition days at EPS over the remainder of this term. Below is a communication from Rhys.

My name is Rhys Barri and I’m thrilled to be stepping into the role of Acting Principal at Eppalock Primary School for Term 3. I was born and raised in Strathfieldsaye and still live locally—I actually grew up just around the corner from Eppalock Primary School on Mannes Lane! I’ve been in education for just over 11 years and am currently the Assistant Principal at Eaglehawk Primary School . Outside of school, I’m a proud dad to three beautiful children aged 7, 5, and a newborn—so I understand the value of a good night’s sleep! I’m genuinely excited about this opportunity and feel lucky to be part of such a wonderful school community. I look forward to working with you all and learning from one another throughout the term.

Hobbies and Clubs

We are asking anyone in the community if they would like to take a hobbies and clubs session to please get in touch with Lydia. The dates are June 20^th and 27^th.

Gastro and Other Bugs

We have seen an increase in illnesses of all sorts. Please ensure that if your child presents with any cold or flu-like symptoms, they must stay home. If a child has gastro, they must stay home 48 hours from the last episode.

P/1-  Zave.A - For working really hard during reading this week, trying his best while learning some new sounds.

 
2/3/4-  Cooper.H-   Cooper has been fantastic with reading assessments this week. 

 
4/5/6- Rhys.B -  For challenging himself to think deeply during reading sessions this week. He has been identifying and describing the importance of different symbols in texts and how the story would change if they were omitted.

        

             

                       Watjarang  161

                                  Yuliwil    177 

                                               Bunjil   184

Hi All,

The kids are well and truly settled in and ready for an exciting final term for 2025!

In wellbeing, the classrooms are diving back into Respectful Relationships, and are focusing on Positive Coping, where students develop language around coping, critically reflect on their coping and strategies and extend their repertoire of positive coping strategies.

While we have moved on from Friendology this term, we will revisit some components throughout the term, and when the need arises. We encourage families to do the same! A great one to know and to talk about is Friendship Fires: those little disagreements that can be normal in a healthy friendship (even as adults!). Grades 2-6 have explored this, and use this language often to talk about conflicts that happen in the yard.

You can read a great blog post about it here:

https://urstrong.com/resource/friendship-fire-or-mean-on-purpose/

There is also a fantastic visual that explains some strategies for Friendship Fires and Mean on Purpose:

Until next time!

Kellie

Eppalock Primary School will be celebrating its 150 year anniversary in 2026! The date has been set… Sunday 18th October 2026!!  Put it in your diaries and spread the word!

We have formed a committee to plan a celebration. Please let us know if you would like to help! 

To register your interest in joining the organising committee please email 150yearsEPS@gmail.com.  We are seeking both current and former EPS community members for the committee.

If you have any great photos, stories, or memorabilia from Eppalock Primary School over the last 150 years we would love to hear from you.  Please email them through to 150yearsEPS@gmail.com.

We look forward to celebrating this significant milestone in 2026.

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