Welcome Back

Welcome back to Term Three at EPS. Although there are no camps this term, it is shaping up to be a very fun and hands-on experience for the students at school. This term we are looking forward to celebrating 100 days of school, a MARC Van incursion with illustrator Chris Kennett, an excursion to the Art Gallery, book week and an excursion to Red Energy for a free circus.

100 Days of School

On Tuesday the 25^th, Mr S has organised a fantastic day of activities and fun for all Prep to Two students. This day is looking like it will be very fun, engaging and supported marvellously by the families at EPS. A big thanks to Ms S for all the work organising this event and a huge thanks to all the families that are donating their times and efforts to support the day. We look forward to celebrating the day with all the students and families.

After School Care Update

As families are aware, Our Patch are working through the recruitment process for a position for the OSHC coordinator. We recognise the impact that this is having on families and once we have more information regarding the process, this will be communicated.

Welcome Lyndsey Quinlan and Ben Ward

Lyndsey and Ben are both coming aboard EPS staff for the remainder of the year. Ben Ward will be in Mr T’s class for Term Three and Lyndsey is working on Mondays. Please be sure to welcome them into our wonderful school community when you get the chance.

5/6 Netball

Best wishes to our 5/6 Netball team this Wednesday who are competing at Red Energy against the other schools.

5/6 Football

On Tuesday the 25^th, our 5/6s are playing football at Kennington Primary School. We are teaming up with Axedale PS to create both a boys’ and girls’ team. Mr T is out on the day and will be coaching the 5/6s.

Covid and Flu Update

Firstly, if your child is sick or presenting flu-like symptoms, please keep them home from school until they are no longer symptomatic. Please ensure that if your child is sick that you update uEducateUs to reflect this.  There have been a few enquiries as to what the process is if a child tests positive to Covid.

If your child tests positive to Covid,

1. Parents/carers should complete the Student COVID-19 COVID Test Portal if a student tests positive to COVID-19 (via a PCR or rapid antigen test).
2. Students who report a positive result are recommended to isolate for a minimum of 5 days and not attend school until their symptoms have resolved.

We are very lucky to be having Chris Kennett visit Eppalock PS on

Wednesday July 26^th.

Chris is a local illustrator who has worked on LOTS of amazing projects, from Star Wars to School of Monsters. He is also responsible for the fabulous artwork on the MARC Van.

If you own any of Chris’s books make sure you bring them along for him to sign on the day!

Mrs G 😊