Walk to School Day

What a spectacular morning for our annual Walk to School Day. This was a great turnout and we lucked out with the weather. We would like to acknowledge and thank all the families who came along, volunteering their time to support this fantastic community event. Whether it was walking with the group, being a ‘Road Safety Officer’ or helping with the BBQ, our community volunteers make these events go ahead. We appreciate the support and enthusiasm our families bring, our students thoroughly enjoyed the morning.

Halloween Spooktacular

This Friday afternoon, the Junior School Council and Parents Club have designed a variety of fun filled activities for our students. Whilst the theme is around Halloween, the activities have been designed to engage students in a variety of ways including song and dance, food decorating and other activities. We understand that this may not appeal to some students or families and if you would prefer that student does not partake in them, please contact the school to let us know.

Family Learning at BSE- ‘Growing Up Online’

Tonight at 5PM, we are releasing a link for families to register for a free learning session at Bendigo South East on Monday, December 1^st from 6:30PM. The session information is around Cyber Safety Solutions for parents and is outlined as follows.

‘An educational & empowering session for parents and carers, Susan’s unparalleled knowledge leaves audiences shocked at the reality of the online world. It is a wakeup call to even the most switched-on parent and is delivered with Susan's famous 'no nonsense' approach. The session will cover the positive benefits of technology as well as what parents need to be aware of.’

There are only 400 tickets available and we are one of many schools who can attend this learning session, all other school are much larger so we encourage families to login and get tickets at 5PM tonight. It will be first in, best dressed to this event. If you are interested, more information can be found in the uEducateUs communication that was sent out today.

Bendigo Cup- Wednesday the 29^th

Just a reminder that there is a public holiday on Wednesday.

P-2 Stayback

The P-2 Stayback permission note via uEducateUs will be available this afternoon from 3:30PM. Mrs Shelton is also sending home the medical form for the stayback. If you have any questions or queries, please contact Amy Shelton.

5/6 Cricket

We have a team of 5/6 cricketers heading to CMC on the 7^th of November for the day. Please check UeducateUs for the permission note. 

2026 Planning

We are in the process of planning for 2026 and hope to communicate what next year will look like very soon. In turn, we are asking families to provide any changes in student enrolment information to the school as soon as possible.

Swimming at Gurri Wanyarra

From Monday November 24^th to Friday November 28th, we are travelling to Kangaroo Flat to participate in swimming lessons. Permission note need to be signed via uEducateUs. Gurri Wanyarra have requested that families complete the survey below to ensure that children are placed into appropriate levels. Please complete this survey prior to the event.

https://forms.office.com/r/PGEY2T9ciV

After School Care

We encourage all families to enrol their children into the program (just in case) and this process can take a bit of time. Enrolments can be completed online at:

https://oshcadventures.com.au/

General Reminders

• Please ensure longer hair is tied back each day when coming to school.
• Please ensure that medical plans, asthma puffers and any special dietary restrictions that students might have should be documented and communicated with school. 
• There will be no pie warmer this term.
• Any changes to regular pick-up routines are best communicated via phone and speaking directly to a staff member so that it can be recorded in the after school pick up folder. We cannot always guarantee an email will be seen in time during the day.
• Hats are required for Term 4. Please ensure your child has the Eppalock PS broad brimmed hat ready to go.

P/1- Huddy.R - For being an upstander when he noticed someone being excluded this week.

2/3/4-  Jayden.B -  For showing amazing kindness and sympathy for a student when they were crying and overwhelmed coming in from PE. 
 
4/5/6- Sam.D -  Sam has been working hard on his persuassive writing this week. He is thinking about bias when completing his work and has an engaging hook and strong opinion independently. 

        

             

                       Watjarang  477

                                  Yuliwil    465

                                               Bunjil   503

Permission Notes



All 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 


PIE WARMER WEDNESDAY's is back this Term


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 






 
                                                                     

LODDON CHILD HEALTH AND WELLBEING LOCAL

INFORMATION SESSIONS BLURB

ADHD What is it and how do I help?

The ADHD brain is different to other brains.  Using video material this session will show you what ADHD is like for your child and provide lots of strategies to help you support their development.  We can also answer questions you have about your child and their behaviour.

Managing Big Feelings

Big feelings include anger, sadness, worry, and distress of any kind are hard to navigate. This session introduces you to the feelings thermometer and will help you understand your own feelings better so that you can help your child with their big feelings.

ASD, What is it and how do I help?

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition that affect the social skills, communication and behaviour of a person.  Each person on the spectrum has a different range of issues.  This session will help you to understand the complexity of Autism and how you can pivot your parenting to support your child.

All about anger

Anger is common in children.  This session provides information on what happens in the body and brain when your child is angry.  We also cover triggers for anger and ideas on how to firstly ride out angry feelings, but also how to reduce angry outbursts by using settling strategies through-out the day.

Sleep issues

Sleep is so important for you and your child.  This session gives lots of information about the biology of sleep and ways to support your body as you go into sleep at nighttime.  This includes a sleep routine, exposure to light and technology and setting up a supportive space for sleep.  Ways to help your child settle and get to sleep including strategies for a child who is resisting bedtime is discussed.  It is aimed at children who are in the 2-10 age group rather than babies.

Sensory Processing

Our senses are part of how we engage with the world.  Some people are very sensitive and easily triggered by the world around them.  We can also use our senses to help ourselves calm and settle.  This session introduces you to understanding sensory triggers and using the senses to settle your feelings.

Anxiety and worry in Kids

Anxiety is very common in children.  Understanding what anxiety is and what happens in the body when your child is anxious will help you to support your child to soothe and calm when they are anxious.  This session provides strategies and involved practicing some of these strategies so you can try them at home.

Stop the tech

What happens when your child is on technology a lot of the time?  What affect is this having on their brain?  Technology use is changing our brains as devices are addictive.  This is causing problems for lots of families and children.  There are no simple answers but lots of ideas about what you can try in your household to reduce tech use and offer other ways to engage in life.

Family Rules and consequences

Setting up rules and having consequences can be very hard.  There are lots of reasons why we don’t do this.  Children need to know the rules and have consequences to help them learn to cope with life.  This session will help you to get started or add to your kit bag of rules and consequences.  Having these helps households to enjoy life more.

Parent Mental Health

Parenting is a challenging job.  It is often hard to take care of yourself and your family.  This session explores the challenges of parenting and day to day ways to support yourself in this role.  Having good mental health is really important meeting the demands of parenting.

Supporting Self Esteem

Liking yourself isn’t easy in the world today.  Children and parents are flooded with messages about what they need to be.  This session will help you to understand how you can support your own and your child’s positive feeling about themselves. 

Building Social Skills

The social world and the rules about how it works are hard for some children to understand.  This session will support you to have conversations with your child about healthy relationships, social contact and how to engage with other children.  You will get a chance to try some of the ideas for building up social skills with your child.

Being There

This is a simple session focussing on connecting and relationship with your child as well as helping with their mental health.

PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION SESSIONS
TERM 2, 2026

The Loddon Children’s Health & Wellbeing Local offers free weekly education sessions that address mental health and wellbeing. The sessions are run by a mental health or allied health clinician at the Local.

Sessions are open to any parents or carers of children aged 0-11.   

Why join in?   

• Talk to Local staff about your child.    
• Ask any practical questions you have about parenting now.   
• Gain support for yourself as a parent.   

Where: The Loddon Child and Health Wellbeing Local, 19 Helm St KANGAROO FLAT 3555. Enter via the green porch at the back of the site. 

Dates and topics:  Wednesdays (Face to face) 

If you have any Questions, please contact Annette Clemments on 1800 433 977 Book in via email icfhwlocals@bchs.com.au. Please state your name, your child’s name and the session you wish to attend.