Start of Term and a big thank you

Thank you to everyone for such a warm and positive start to Term 3! Week 1 was full of exciting stories from holidays, and I’m excited to see what we can achieve together in Week 2.

Positive acknowledgement cards (PA cards)

Congratulations to those students who received positive acknowledgement cards last week. These have been earned through a consistent display of our core school values: resilience, responsibility, respect, and kindness. Staff have regularly noticed and appreciated this ongoing commitment to creating a positive and supportive school environment.

Grade 3 to 6 Camp

Reminder that grade 3-6 camp is coming up in week 5 (20-22^nd of August). We will be confirming room allocation for students and dietary requirements this week. If there have been any changes with your child’s attendance to camp, please let the office know asap. We can’t wait!!!

Permission notes

We have lots of exciting excursions and events planned this term. Please keep an eye out for permission notes coming home and return them promptly. We’re also asking families to complete one updated medical form to ensure we have the most up to date information about any medical needs, this helps us keep every child safe and supported. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! 
Please see the REMINDERS page for a list of notes that have been sent out to be signed. 

Football tournament- Change of date

Due to the persistent rain, and the effect it has had on the ovals, the Sandhurst Division football has been postponed. The date is yet to be confirmed but we should know by the end of this week to inform those families.

Prep enrolments for 2026
A reminder that prep enrolments for 2026 are due. Please don’t stress if you have not handed yours into the office yet, although as soon as possible would be great. Please see Rhys or the office for an enrolment pack.

? Mr Barri’s Weekly Riddle!
Remember…  no googling! Find Mr Barri if you think you have the answer!

I’m always in front of you but can’t be seen. What am I?

P/1- Lachlan.P - Lachlan has shown some amazing understanding of stories he has read by retelling the main events in the order they happen 


2/3/4-  Xavier.H -  Xave has demonstrated a willingness to extend himself in Maths by requesting to learn more about equivalent fractions when everyone else chose to play time table rockstar. 

 
4/5/6- Audrey.J -  Audrey showed great persistance while weaving during Art. It was clear that she wanted to keep tyring even when it was hard. 

        

             

                       Watjarang  264

                                  Yuliwil    278

                                               Bunjil   274

Permission Notes
Athletics - uEducateUs - Whole school 
Cross Country - uEducateUs - 3-6 students

Both payments are to be made on My School Connect unless you plan on using SSB or CSEF. 
Please contact Nikki via email if you would like to use SSB or CSEF 



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 






 
                                                                     

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

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