Week Two Reflection

What a start to this term. ANZAC Day, Athletics day, Cross Country and Scooter Day and on Thursday, the Writer’s Festival. It has been a whirlwind of a start to Term Two this year however it has provided a wide range of great experiences for all the EPS students. Of course, these could not have been possible without the support and efforts of both families and staff. I would like to thank staff and families for their ongoing efforts in this regard.

 

Prep Info Night

On Monday the 22^nd, we will be hosting a Prep information night for all prospective 2024 Prep enrolments. The session will begin at 6PM in main building and run for about 30 mins. If you know of any families who are considering EPS as a school for their Prep child, please encourage them to come along.

 

Open Morning & Special Person

On Wednesday the 24^th, we are having an Open Day as well as our ‘Special Person’ morning. We would love students to invite a special person in to show them our wonderful school as well as show some of the things they have been working on in class. This morning is also an Open Morning for 2024 Prep families as the Axe Creek Playgroup will be operating. If family members are able to pop in or help organise a ‘Special Person’ visit for the morning, that would be fantastic. On the day, we are asking for families who come along to bring a morning tea to share if possible. We are hoping to have a large morning tea together.

 

Working Bee

On Friday the 19^th, from 2:15-6:00, we are having a working bee at school. We are aiming to have the school looking tip top for our Open Days and Prep Info Night. It will also be a great opportunity to come in and socialise as a community at the school. We understand that Friday night is very busy for families but if you can come along, even for an hour, that would be great. We have many odd jobs that need many hands and are asking families to arrive with any of the following:

• gardening gloves
• shovels
• rakes
• brooms
• wheelbarrows
• pressure washers with hoses
• plant pruning shears

We will finish the evening with a BBQ and relaxing around the fire before heading off. If family members can attend and help out, there is a permission form on uEducateUs. By giving your child permission it will help us determine food for catering purposes.

 

GRIP Leadership Conference

On Wednesday the 10^th, the school captains are travelling to the Red Energy Stadium to take part in a Leadership development workshop. This is a great opportunity for our school leaders to further develop their leadership skills while networking with other primary school leaders.

 

Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day happening next Sunday, the students are planning on bringing home some items to celebrate their mother’s. There is no stall however these handmade items look fantastic and certainly will spread love and appreciation to all the Mother’s.

 

AFL Clinics

This Thursday and next Thursday, all classes will be participating in an AFL clinic. We look forward to seeing the students out having a run around and kick of the footy in these sessions. Who knows, we may have the next Scott Pendlebury in making.

 

Solar Panel Update

It seems we have gone in a full circle however the school will be getting new solar panels installed on Wednesday the 17^th. This means EPS will once again move towards being a more environmentally sustainable school.

Pie Warmer Wednesday's 

Pie warmer Wednesday's will begin again this term on Wednesday's each week.  We will have our first one on Wednesday 17th May - this is still another week away as we don't have our grades 6 students here next week to help.  Please see the flyer in this weeks newsletter for instructions and information about Pie Warmer day.

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MAY

Sunday 14th - Mother's Day 

Wednesday 17th - Pie Warmer 

Friday 19th - Working Bee/BBQ 2.15pm-6pm

Monday 22nd - 2024 Prep Information Night 

Wednesday 24th - EPS Open day 9am - 11.30am 
-Pie Warmer


Monday 29th - 31st - 3/4 Camp 

Wednesday 31st - Pie Warmer 


JUNE

Wednesday 7th - Pie Warmer

Monday 12th - Kings B'day Public Holiday 

Tuesday 13th - 16th - 5/6 Snow Camp

Wednesday 21st - Pie Warmer 

Friday 23rd June - Last day Term 2, 1.30pm finish & Casual clothes day 

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P/1  Cooper.H - For being a champion to your peers and always encouraging others to do their best.

2/3  Nate.S  - For showing great leadership when we had our wheely fun day.  

4/5/6  Brodie.S - For showing responsibility by taking ownership of his learning. Brodie has been working very hard to complete tasks to the best of this ability. 


SPORTS AWARDS 





 
  


Watjarang  232
 
  Yuliwil      236 

  Bunjil       292

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Smile Squad will be coming to our school in June to conduct free dental health checks for our students.  Please follow this link or QR code to fill out the consent form if you would like them to check your child/childrens teeth.
Please complete and submit these forms by Monday 29th May 2023.

How to access free dental care

We need your consent before we can provide services. Consent is usually provided by a parent or guardian.

Sign up to Smile Squad at: https://bit.ly/smilesquadvic

 

OR use the below QR code:

      

Please complete and submit the consent form by Monday 29^th May 2023.

**Hard copy forms are also now available to pick up from the office.  

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Pie Warmer Wednesdays are back for Term 2 & 3

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