Courage and Crowns- Wellbeing session for students and parents

This term, we are partnering up with Courage and Crowns to bring a student and parent wellbeing session to EPS. The school is paying to have this program run and we would love to have as much as of our community attend this as possible. The date for the parent session is
Wednesday the 10^th of December at 6PM.

For females, Please ensure your seats are saved for the evening session by RSVP email to Megan on: https://courageandcrowns.com/eppalock-primary-school-crowns

For the males, Please save this date in your calendars and rsvp via this link: https://courageandcrowns.com/eppalock-primary-school-codes

More information went home via uEducateUs so please have a read this and ensure that you have signed up for the evening sessions.

2026 Student Leadership Process

Student leadership speeches will take place on this Friday, December 5th. This event is designed as an internal school gathering, so we will not be able to host families on this occasion.

2026 Prep Transition Dates

Our 2026 Prep Transition is on again on Tuesday from 9-11AM.

Statewide Orientation Day

Statewide Orientation day is taking place on the 9^th of December from 9-11:30. All students will spend a couple of hours in their 2026 classrooms.

Possum Tragics- Braides and On the Deck

The Possum Tragics are performing a gig this Thursday night at Braidie’s Tavern in Strathfieldsaye, we would love to see you all there. They begin at 5.30PM!

On the Deck is also happening Friday afternoon at 2:30PM here at school. This is always such a great afternoon highlighting the incredibly talented students we have here at EPS. Please feel free to come in early to hear some great music!

MARC Van

MARC Van is coming on the 10^th of December, please ensure that all books are returned to Sue on this day.

Essendon Bombers on site- Thursday 11^th from 10:30-11:30

Much to my personal dismay, we have some Essendon Bombers coming to EPS on Thursday the 11^th for a meet and greet and a kick of the footy. If your child is an Essendon supporter, they can bring in something just in case there is time for some signatures.

Community Night

Community Night is Friday the 12^th here at school starting at 6PM so please ensure that you have locked this into your calendars as the last whole school gathering for 2025! We look forward to celebrating our students and community members on the night.

Student Pick Up- Duty of Care

If parents are requesting their child be taken home by another family, the school must be informed of this. Please ensure that you have rung the school and informed us of any changes of student pick up.

Lost Property

Our lost property tub is very full. Can all families please look through this tub as there are lots of items without names that may be your child’s.

P/1- Charlie.W - Charlie has been working really hard to correctly form his letters over the past few weeks. He is always kind and willing to help others. 

2/3/4-  Scott.T -  For showing outstanding resposibility both at swimming and in class. He has worked very hard to complete his assessment tasks during a very busy and tiring week.

4/5/6- Lachlan.A -  Lachlan has been working on a narrative over the past week and has written a descriptive paragraph for the setting, using the five senses and 'show don't tell' to add interest. 
             

                       Watjarang  553

                                  Yuliwil    516

                                               Bunjil   582

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.

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