EPS Newsletter Term 2 Week 4


FROM THE PRINCIPAL Term 2 Week 4

Report Writing Day- Friday, June 2nd

School Council have approved a Report Writing (Pupil Free Day) for Friday, June 2nd.

 

3/4 Camp- June 29th-31st

The Grade 3 & 4 students are off on the ¾ Camp to Bacchus Marsh in Week 6. The students will participate in a variety of fun activities, and we look forward to hearing about their time away when they return.

 

Working Bee- this Friday

Just a reminder that we need some help with our Working Bee, on Friday the 19th, from 2:15-6:00. 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 from on uEducateUs. By giving your child permission it will help us determine food for catering purposes.

 

Prep Info Night

On Monday the 22nd, 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 24th, 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.

 

School Nurse

For all Prep families, just a reminder to please return all School Nurse info as soon as possible as the school nurse is in on Friday the 26th.



IMPORTANT DATES Term 2 Week 4

MAY

Wednesday 17th - Pie Warmer 
-MARC Van 

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 
-MARC Van 


JUNE

Friday 2nd - 
Report Writing day/ Student free day

Wednesday 7th - Pie Warmer

Monday 12th - Kings B'day Public Holiday 

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

Wednesday 14th - NO Pie warmer
-MARC Van 

Wednesday 21st - Pie Warmer 

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


AWARDS - Term 2 Week 4


P/1  Levi.A - Levi brings his energy and enthusiasm to our classroom and motivates us all.  He is a fabulous friend, teaching us to tie our shoelaces.  

2/3  Harry.M - for being a positive class member and contributing to our class discussions 

4/5/6  Lexi.N - Lexi has shown resposibility for being an active learner.  She has given 100% in the classroom, whilst being a friendly and encouraging member of the class.  


SPORTS AWARDS 

Angus.M - for showing resilience when getting hit with a soccer ball.


Leisel.H - For coming in to the AFL clinis with a positive mindset and giving it a go.

Rhys.B - Doing his best in footy.





 
  


Watjarang  248
 
  Yuliwil      244


  Bunjil       302


Parent Community Update Week 4 Term 2

Family social event - Workign Bee
On Friday the 19th, 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. A great opportunity to come in and socialise as a community at the school.  

 

Parent social event Bingo at the Piano Bar - date to be confirmed

It’s three hours of interactive entertainment, drag and campery that you love, hosted by our fabulous queens! A fabulous way to break up the work week with the chance to win a $50 Piano Bar Gift Voucher! 
Doors open at 6pm and bingo kicks off at 7pm. Our full bar and kitchen menu will be available on the night. 


Day Trip to Kyneton - details to come

 

Term 3

Fundraiser Pie Drive, orders due back by 18th August,  delivery to school 31st August. Orders via MySchoolConnect will be available from Monday 31st July.

Family social event yet to be decided

Parent social event regional tour south, Kyneton, Redesdale, Elphinstone, Harcourt and beyond - details to come

 

Term 4

Fundraiser Mangoes

Family event community night at end of year

Parent social event trivia night



Smile Squad dental Van

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 29th May 2023.

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



OurPatch After School Care




Our Patch Group - Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) provider

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





 

       



Working With Children Check

The Working with Children Check is a screening process for assessing or re-assessing people who work with or care for children in Victoria. 

At Eppalock PS we require any volunteers to have a current WWCC.

These checks are free for Volunteers. 
PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR WWCC IS CURRENT AND THAT WE HAVE A COPY OF IT HERE AT THE SCHOOL.  I HAVE JUST UPDATED OUR FILES AND WE HAVE A LOT THAT ARE NO LONGER CURRENT GOING BY OUR RECORDS.

Please remember that you cannot help out with any school activities unless you have a current WWCC

Please follow this link to apply for a WWCC

https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

Axe Creek Playgroup

Playgroup will be held on Friday mornings at 9.30-11am in the Old School Building.  


Pie Warmer

Pie Warmer Wednesdays are back for Term 2 & 3