Tree Planting- Reflection

We certainly lucked out with the weather for the annual tree planting day on Friday. We had a wonderful day planting trees on Mannes Lane with lots of families coming along for the day. These days are such a great day to get together and connect while working to improve our local environment. Thank you to all who attended and thanks Lydia for the organisation!

Production Rehearsal on Thursday

Last Thursday we had our first full rehearsal for the upcoming production. It was great to see the student step into their roles with confidence and enthusiasm, showcasing all the hard work that they have done to get ready. This was extremely well supported by our family volunteers who came in for the day, thank you Alicia, Danni and Jen, it certainly is a team effort!

School Captains on Phoenix FM

Tomorrow morning, Huey and Max will be speaking on Phoenix FM from 9-10AM. Phoenix FM is 106.7 if you are keen to tune in to hear they boys speak about EPS.

New Garden Sleepers

We would like to recognise Kev and Chris who came in over the weekend to work on the garden beds and instal new concrete sleepers. It looks fantastic and the school is starting to take shape for our 150^th! Thanks so much Kev and Chris.

Parent Opinion Survey

A communication has been sent via uEducateUs for the 2026 Parent Opinion Survey. We would love to get all families feedback into our school through this yearly survey. Only one survey needs to be completed per family and it should take no longer than 20 minutes. Please see the communication and link provided in uEducateUs.

2026 Book Week

CBCA Book Week Celebrations at Eppalock PS are on Wednesday August 26^th.We will have a parade in the morning followed by a day of book fun! Dig through the dress-up box and come as your favourite character.

HDFNL Clean Up

We are taking part in the HDFNL Clean Up again this year, this event is a great fundraiser for our school. This year, the money we receive will go towards the production. The HDFNL Clean Up will take place on Sunday, September 6^th at the Huntly Football Grounds from 8-11AM. If you can come and help clean up the oval with us, we would appreciate it. There is a permission note on uEducateUs, this will be used to let us know if you and the family can help on the day.

Firepit

The firepit area is currently undergoing some changes and this area has been taped off to keep our students safe. This area is currently being reviewed by School Council, Parents Club and the 150^th Committee.

The Base & Cubby Update

Our old cubby is down at the front paddock and there is plan to re-stall the façade of the cubby in the back corner opposite the sandpit. The long-term vision the area in the back corner near the sandpit is to create some shop facades for students for developmental play, watch this space to see how it is progressing. The old fort has been re-stumped into the base area along with some other items, thank Kevin Reade for taking on this project.

150 Year Celebrations

Thanks to all the families who have been helping with the jobs for our 150^th, it certainly does not go unnoticed.

If you can mulch and weed, please keep in mind that we can not have mulch within 10 metres of the school, specifically in the raised garden beds where plants have been removed.

We are seeking some helpers to take on the following jobs:

• Vege patch tidy up- attach chicken wire around the vege patch- the school has the wire ready to go- this can be done between now and term Three holidays.
• Front (poo) paddock tidy up.
• Stain ‘N’ Sip the wooden deck- this needs to be done over the Term Three School Holidays, the stain is provided (sips are not).
• Paint ‘n’ Sip the wooden playground. We have the paints and paint brushes ready to go for whoever takes on this one, like the Stain N Sip, drinks unfortunately are not provided.
• Old School Building Deep Clean- September School Holidays and again on the whole school working bee.

Permission Notes

*Medical notes for camp to be returned 
**Tickets for production are available to purchase - please see the flyer for QR Code and link 

***150yr Celebration tickets and memorabilia are now available to purchase.  These will only be available for the next 2 weeks. 

*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 






 
                                                                     

https://www.trybooking.com/DODGZ

Tickets are $5 per adult and kids are free. The tickets aren't assigned to a particular seat. Please still book for any kids coming as we need to know numbers (EPS students not included). 

THURSDAY DAY

The bus will depart EPS at 9:15 (as per permission note) and we will spend the day at the hall rehearsing. At 1pm the Grade 4's from Strathfieldsaye P.S will arrive and watch our final dress rehearsal/matinee performance. If there's any parents/family members who are unable to come on the night, they'd be very welcome to come along to to the matinee performance at 1pm on Thursday. Then at 2:50pm the bus will depart back to EPS. 

THURSDAY AFTERNOOON

It will be a huge day on Thursday, please consider giving your child a big rest in the afternoon, and giving any usual after school activities a miss. Please make sure they have plenty of water and food and some dinner before they come. 

THURSDAY EVENING

Students will need to be at the hall by 5:50pm to get changed and have some photos taken backstage etc. Please drop students to the BACK DOOR of the hall (on left, near driveway) where a teacher will be to mark them off. All audience members need to enter through the foyer; buy a slice on your way through! 

PHOTOS and VIDEO

We will have both a photographer and videographer on the night to capture the event so you'll be able to relax and kick back and enjoy the show. 

Thank you to my incredible parent production team. There is an epic amount of work being done behind the scenes; I have been so well supported; this production could not have happened without their help. 

We're nearly there. Well done everyone. Cannot wait for the big night!!! 

Thanks,

Tan

TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS AND MEMORABILIA FOR THE 150YR CELEBRATIONS PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.  

ORDERS WILL CLOSE IN 1 WEEK SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ORDER ASAP SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT!!

https://events.humanitix.com/150-year-celebration-eppalock-primary-school