Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent Teacher interview are taking place on March 22^nd from 12:30-6:30PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your child’s classroom teacher and discuss how your child is going at school and the ways in which we can support families regarding your child’s wellbeing, social and academic progress. We would love to get feedback into any aspects of your child’s education and discuss positive supports that we can work on collaboratively. As this is the first meeting, we are encouraging families to attend without their child however we do understand if this is not possible.

Walk to School Day and Brekkie

On Friday the 31^st, we are having a Walk to School Day. We will meet at the old shearing shed (Corner of Mannes Lane and Collins Ln) no later than 8.15am- Staff will be there at 8am.  It is roughly a 1.5 kilometre walk back to school. We would love families to attend this walk and come on the morning to share in this experience. We are also seeking a few extra car drivers (one at the front and the other at the rear) who can drive slowly with their hazards on. Once we get back to school, we are going to have breakfast here and we are also looking for volunteers to also help with the breakfast so if you can help please let us know.  

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting will take place on March 30^th, this meeting is open to the public where the Annual Report will be presented. If families would like to come along for this meeting, the AGM will begin at 6:30PM.

Special Lunch Order Day

Just a brief reminder that we have our special lunch order day happening this Thursday, the 23^rd. Orders are due in by Monday night at the latest.

Potential Power Out- this Friday the 24^th

We received information last week that there may be a power outage this Friday. The wording of the letter received suggests that it is not that likely however wanted to ensure that we notified families just in case we lose power for an extended time, we will call families to collect students.

School Wide Positive Behaviours Feedback

Thank you to the families who have provided feedback into our School Wide Positive Behaviour Matrix form. The feedback that we receive regarding the implementation of the framework is vital for us moving forward as we shape the future direction of our school. Please check your emails or uEducateUs communication to be able to access the anonymous Google form. It only takes a few minutes and is very simple to complete.

Reminders

• 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.
• Staff duty of care begins at 8:45am in the morning and finishes at 3:30. Please ensure that you have contacted the school if you are unable to make it to school by 3:30.

*****ORDERS ARE DUE TODAY*****


It’s that time of year again! Hot Cross Bun Drive.

Again we are fortunate enough to be working with one of our Eppalock P.S families, Cazz & Robbie McLeod from Dough Si Dough Sourdough Bakery in Strathfieldsaye and Kyneton. The Dough Si Dough Bakery will bake & deliver all the buns fresh for collection at the school Thursday 28^th March, just in time for Easter!

We have 5 amazing flavours to choose from including their famous Sourdough Traditional 4pk. Ask family and friends to order as well, by adding their order to your total. 

Orders must be placed & paid for via My School Connect by Monday 18th March. (TODAY) 

Delivery will be Thursday 28^th March (last day of school early finish) 12:00pm - 2.00pm - Pick up from Old School Building

All outside orders can use this link and order with a credit card (fees apply).
                          Order Here

Families can order unsing their My School Connect account.
Make sure you have credit on your account or you can use a credit card (fees apply). 

1. Login to My School Connect (use this link)
2. Select My Fundraiser as you see here.

3. Make your selections and add your child’s name.
4. Go to your shopping trolley and finalise your payment.

Please call the school on 5439 6366 or Alicia Martin on 0439 691 767 if you need assistance.

Fundraising opportunity for Eppalock PS

We are asking people to assist on Easter Sunday 9th April. In past years as much as $5,000 has been raised for our school, for just 1 day’s work! 

We need to have eight (8) people rostered on at the time. 

This week we spent time outside on the play equipment and at the base.

We painted on canvas.

Cooking activities this week included making sausage rolls and baked potatoes.

On Tuesday, Maggie came for our fourth session of dancing.

https://www.eppalockps.vic.edu.au/source/Sunflower%20Dancers%20-%20Eppalock%20-%20Term%202%202023%20(3).pdf

What’s On

Term 1

Easter BBQ Fundraiser - call out for volunteers to help please, see seperate article in this newsletter for details.


Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser - Dough Si Dough Sourdough Bakery Kyneton - Orders must be placed & paid for in my School Connect by – Tuesday 28th March. Delivery will be Thursday 6th April (last day of school early finish) 12:00pm - 2.00pm - Pick up from Old School Building


Trivia Night (adults only social event) at the Golden Vine Wednesday 5th April. 6pm for dinner, trivia starts at 7.15pm. Hope to see you there. Contact Alicia to save a seat, 0439691767 or aliciamaymartin@gmail.com 

Fundraiser - Chris Epworth Photo Shoot - due to a personal matter for Chris, we have had to postpone this event. New date to be advised. Possibly May in term 2. Stay tuned for more information.

Also, if anyone is connected to or knows about closures/access/events at the Oaks Forrest Harcourt? We are keen to meet there for a family sausage sizzle in term 2.

If you want to get in touch contact Nikki in the office or Alicia 0439 691 767 or aliciamaymartin@gmail.com