Parent Opinion Survey

Thanks to all the families who have taken the time to complete the Parent Opinion Survey. The website and pin to access the survey were sent via UeducateUs last week so if you have a spare 15 to 20 minutes, we would love to get families input into how EPS is operating. Please keep in mind that the survey is entirely confidential and only one person per household is encouraged to complete it.

Free Circus- Tuesday 15th

Tomorrow all EPS students are travelling to the Red Energy Centre for a free circus.  Please ensure that you have given your child/ren permission to travel via bus to the circus at Red Energy Stadium.

MARC Van Book Parade

On Wednesday, August 23^rd, 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. We encourage families to not purchase items for the parade, we would love to see some created pieces from things already within your homes.

Student Support Group Meetings

For families involved in Student Support Group meetings (SSG), a note is being sent home this week regarding meetings occurring on Wednesday the 30^th of August.

Curriculum Day- Student Portfolios

On Monday, September 4^th, we are having a curriculum day and inviting students and families in for student led interviews and portfolios. This is a wonderful opportunity to have all families and students meet with their child’s classroom teacher and discuss the learning portfolios that students have been working on this term. Families will be able to book a time to come into school via the uEducateUs platform. Students will be showcasing a few different learning activities from Literacy, Numeracy and Integrated units of work over the term. More information regarding bookings will be communicated via the newsletter.

Old Tree Bell

Due to OHS, the old tree bell must be taken down. While this tree hold symbolism for many families at EPS, the need for removal is due to safety concerns with the tree. At this point, we are investigating a new position for the old bell and are open to suggestions from the community. There is no set date at this point however we would like the community to be aware of this. Once a determined date and plan for the bell is developed, the information will be passed onto families. When the tree is removed, it will become a feature in the base for all students to enjoy.

Planning for 2024

We are beginning to plan for 2024 and are asking families to provide any changes in student enrolment information to the school as soon as possible.

Parent Community Update

Please contact me if you are keen to volunteer/contribute/organise/offer feedback regarding events organised by Parent Community. Alicia 0439 691 767 or aliciamaymartin@gmail.com

Term 3

Pie Drive ORDERS DUE IN TODAY

Our annual Elmore Bakery Pie Drive is in full swing. Forms went out earlier this week, so check the bottom of bags if you did not receive yours, or you can print one off from the PDF link below. Remember all payments are direct transfer to Elmore Bakery, forms are to be dropped off at school or emailed to eppalockpiedrive@gmail.com by Monday 21st August. Delivery will be Thursday 31st August.

Pie Drive Information

Pie Drive Order Form

Family Activity – Disc Golf

Sunday 10th September, 11am. Meet us for a fun game of Disc Golf at Quarry hill Golf Course, all welcome. Price is $10 per person (includes green fees and hire of the disc). Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or Frisbee® The sport was formalized in the 1970’s, and shares with “ball golf” the object of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest number of throws).

Adults Activity – Trivia Night TONIGHT

This time we are trying out All Seasons Trivia Night Monday 21st August at 6.30pm. It’s free to play and you can order drinks and meals at the bistro. We will have an Eppalock table, please let us know if you are keen to come.

Term 4 All details to be confirmed later.

Fundraiser - Mango Drive

Order forms will come out before the school holidays so you can sell to friends and family. Delivery will most likely be early December.

Family Activity – Bare Foot Bowling

This may be a Friday evening to join in with Strathfieldsaye “Bare Foot Bowls” social competition or we may do it on a Sunday. Around $10 per person to play.

Adult Activity – St Anne’s Winery

A casual afternoon at the Cellar Door to enjoy food, wine, music and friends.

Community Night – Concert & Presentation Evening

     Looking forward to a fun active summer….then let’s give Cricket a go

Strathfieldsaye Jets Cricket Club welcomes new and existing players to register for the 2023/24 season.  Registrations are now open, please follow the following links:

• Cricket Blast Programs – Sunday mornings (ages 5 to 7/8), Friday evenings (ages 8 to 10)

https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/6126ac

• Junior Competitions for U11 (Friday), U12 (Sunday morning) & U14, U16 (Saturdays):

https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/26789b

The Club will be holding an information day regarding registrations + merchandise on the following dates at our Tannery Lane Sporting facility:

• Monday 14^th August 5:30pm to 7pm
• Monday 28^th August 5:30pm to 7pm

We look forward to a fun filled summer of cricketing action for all ages. 

If requiring further information, or any queries in general please feel free to contact us via email strathfieldsayejets@gmail.com or the phone number below.

“Live local, Play local”

Brent Yates | Junior President | 0434 730 711

Strathfieldsaye Jets CC

 ALL ORDERS ARE TO BE PAID FOR VIA DIRECT DEPOSIT TO THE BAKERY’S ACCOUNT, DETAILS ON THE ORDER FORM. 

The Elmore Bakery is a local bakery that will bake all pies fresh for our pie drive. This will give you the freedom to simply pop them in the oven or freeze for a future quick and easy meal.

The order form will be sent home with students this week. Please ask friends and family to order as well. You can do multiple orders on the same form. If you fill up one form don't hesitate to ask at school for another form.


Ordering Information Flyer 
https://www.eppalockps.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/eppalock_ps_pie_drive_info_sheet.pdf


Order Form 
https://www.eppalockps.vic.edu.au/uploaded_files/media/eppalock_ps_pie_drive_order_form.pdf 

ORDERS DUE IN TODAY