Happy Holidays

As we wrap up Term One, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to our entire school community for contributing to such a positive and settled start to the year. It has been fantastic to see everyone working together to support our students and school.

We wish all families a relaxing and enjoyable break, with plenty of time to connect with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the term ahead. For those heading away, we wish you safe and happy travels.

Special Assembly On the Deck and Early Finish Thursday

On Thursday, we have a special assembly at 12:00 where we will share some very exciting news for our school, we would love to have as many people there as possible so if you are free, please come along. Just a reminder that we have an On The Deck performance 12:30-130. Students will be dismissed from here at 1:30PM.

Thanks Alicia and Julian

Last Thursday night we had our first School Council meeting with our new school council. We would like to acknowledge and thank Alicia and Julian who have stepped away from council and thank them for their ongoing service, passion and commitment to EPS over their time here. Both Alicia and Julian have been significant contributors not just to our amazing council, but to shaping our school in many other ways over their tenure. Thanks Alicia and Julian!

We are still seeking two more councillors to join the team, if you are interested, please let Andrew know as soon as possible.

EPS ANZAC service

On Friday the 24^th of April, EPS will have a small ANZAC service. Our school and house captains will lead our ANZAC day ceremony in the Serenity Garden after our assembly.

School Photos

On Thursday the 23^rd of April, we have our school photos. Please make sure that students come to school in complete school uniform and looking sharp!

Athletics Carnival with Axedale Primary School- Friday, May 8th

On Friday the 8th, we are headed to the Flora Hill Athletics track for our annual Athletics event. On the day, students will travel to the event via a bus (departing from EPS at 9AM) however we ask that families arrange for their child to be picked up from Flora Hill Athletics track on the day. The day should finish around 1:45pm. If you would prefer to drop your child off at the track in the morning, please leave a note on the uEducateUs permission note.

We are still needing parent volunteers to walk with groups of students on the day. If you can help out, please contact the school.

Art Shed Move Out

Over the holidays, the Art and Music Shed is getting an overhaul. This requires everything to be out of it so works can take place. On Wednesday the 1^st of April, we need as many helpers as possible to help us move everything out of the Art Shed and into the shipping container. If you are free, we need as much muscle to help get everything out of the shed. If you can help for an hour or for the day, please contact the school to let us know, we really appreciate the support!

P/1- Lachlan.P -  For working really hard to create his own story in Writing this week.


2/3/4- Charlie.P -  Charlie consistently gives his best effort, whether he is working with support or more independently, and should be very proud of the way he approaches his learning. 

 4/5/6- Scott.T - Scott has been consistently taking on feedback, persisting with challenging tasks and working hard to improve his understanding. 

                       Watjarang  119

                                  Yuliwil  113  

                                               Bunjil   122

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 






 
                                                                     

https://www.bendigoufs.com.au/flu-vaccine-early-bird

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

Join the CEPA Community Rewards Program 

EPS is excited to be part of the CEPA Community Rewards Program, a simple way for families to support our school while they shop.

CEPA Farm Supplies is a local Bendigo cooperative that supports community organisations like ours.

How It Works

1. Register for the CEPA Community Rewards Program
2. Nominate Eppalock Primary School as the organisation you support
3. Shop at CEPA Farm Supplies
4. CEPA donates a percentage of your purchases back to our school

It’s an easy way to help raise funds for our school at no extra cost to families.

Funds Raised Help Support 

• Student learning resources
  • School programs and activities
  • Improvements to school facilities
  • Community events

Why It Matters

 The more families that participate, the more funds our school receives. By supporting a local business, you are also helping strengthen our local community.

Get Started

Visit: https://cepa.com.au/membership/

Register for the Community Rewards Program and select
Eppalock Primary School as your chosen organisation.

Together we can turn everyday shopping into support for our school.

• 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

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

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.