Principal’s Report

It was wonderful to see everyone back on deck yesterday, looking fresh and ready for an amazing year of learning at EPS! We welcomed a number of new students yesterday too, and then watched with excitement as all the new Prep students arrived today to start their EPS journey!

As per usual for the start of the school year, we invite parents and carers to meet with their child’s teacher and discuss their child as a learner. We conduct a thorough handover of information between the different grade level teachers, but it is a great opportunity to meet each other and begin the partnership to support your child’s learning for the year. These meetings will be held on Thursday 13th February from 1pm to 6pm – bookings will open next week for everyone to make a meeting time via Compass.

A reminder to all students to please wear their hat from the start of the year outside in order to ensure protection against the sun for Term 1, and for a couple of weeks into Term 2. Hats can be purchased (the new ones!!) from the Uniform Shop for $16.

Please be advised of the following student free days, when our staff will be completing professional learning activities or parent teacher interviews:

  1. Thursday 13th February – Parent-Teacher Connect Meetings from 1pm to 6pm; classes finish at 12pm on this day. Supervision at school is available on this afternoon.
  2. Friday 21st February – Curriculum Day: Inquiry Task Planning and new Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
  3. Thursday 3rd July – Parent-Teacher Interviews.
  4. Monday 21st July – Curriculum Day: New Victorian Learning and Teaching Model 2.0.

For those families using the TheirCare childcare service , they are preparing to have students on the 21st February, 3rd July and 21st July dates: https://theircare.com.au/

One further day may be announced for Term 4, I will be in touch about that as soon as I can.

Yes – it’s on again! The Colour Fun Run is an event which we all look forward to greatly – so much fun AND we raise money for our school! It is booked in towards the end of this term – Thursday 3rd April. Stay tuned for more information to follow.

The SSB at EPS can be used on:
1.) Uniform
2.) Camps/Excursions/Incursions (Activities).
In order to arrange for the SSB to cover the purchase of uniform pieces, please attend the Office/Uniform Shop with your SSB code when buying uniform.
The Office Staff will be able to support you with the process of allocating your SSB amounts.
This can be done via email or phone also – but this may take a little longer whilst we are still learning the process.
The SSB cannot be used for Voluntary Curriculum Contributions, or stationery, or textbooks at primary schools.
The SSB can be used for uniform pieces until the end of June 2025, then the remaining amount will be able to be used on Camps/Excursions/Incursions (Activities) only.
At the end of 2025, any amounts not used, will be held over for use into 2026.
Thank you very much to the families who have been able to support by paying their Voluntary Contribution amounts. We understand that this can be challenging for some families, please let us know if you need support or would like help to do a payment plan.
All payments can be made via Compass, including part-payments.

Year 6 Information Night

Wednesday 5th February

6pm-7pm

Location: Year 6 end of SLC building

Come along and meet the Year 6 Teaching Team and hear all about the exciting activities and events that make up Year 6 at E.P.S!

Please Note: Slide show will be posted on Dojo after the event for those who are unable to attend the night.

Smile Squad Six Month Fluoride Varnish Visit
The EACH Smile Squad team are heading back to our school to complete six-monthly fluoride varnish applications for those students who have provided consent in 2024. Fluoride varnish applications help make sure students have the best chance of preventing tooth decay, so we’re excited Smile Squad are coming back!
Consent for this fluoride varnish application was provided when students’ initial consent forms were returned. However, if anyone has changed their mind and do not wish to receive a fluoride varnish application, they can contact EACH directly to let them know. Please contact the Smile Squad team via:

9757 6209
Smile.squad@each.com.au
The Smile Squad team look forward to visiting soon.

In collaboration with Emerald Lakers, we have been fortunate enough to organise our basketball courts in the Stadium to be resurfaced over the Christmas break. They should now be a lot safer for students to use during their PE classes, and they look fantastic! I am asking that all members of our EPS community please respect the cost that has gone into having these resurfaced by considering footwear when entering the stadium (ie. no sharp heels please!)
Also NO food is to be consumed in the stadium and only water as a drink. The floors are not mopped every day, so this will ensure they remain a safe playing space for us all to use and that the excellent condition it is in will last a long time.

Emma Clark

Principal

Upcoming Events …

In preparation for school returning, I write to you in relation to a campaign raising safety awareness around school crossings. For background, one of Victoria’s beloved School Crossing Supervisors Brian Beach was struck and killed whilst on duty at his school crossing in Wodonga on the 2nd of February 2024.

In commitment to this campaign, all School Crossing Supervisors employed by Cardinia Shire Council have been issued a school crossing supervisor safety awareness ribbon as a visual symbol that represents the importance of safety and vigilance in and around school crossing zones, in conjunction with other Local Government areas and School Crossings Victoria.

The ribbon recognises the dedication of those who help keep our school crossings safe and reminds pedestrians, drivers, and the wider community to be more mindful and alert of safety around schools. Brian loved his role, and his tragic death was the first on a Victorian school crossing in 50 years.

We are proudly committed to commemorating Brians Legacy by raising safety awareness on the first Friday in February every year, and of course at all other times.

Community News

Calling all skateboard, BMX, and scooter fans 

In partnership with Shredability, we’re hosting a skate, scoot and BMX jam to celebrate the official opening of the Worrell Reserve Skate Park and Youth Plaza

 Friday, 7 February, 4 – 6pm
 Worrell Reserve Skate Park and Youth Plaza

To register to ride, head to www.shredability.com.au/registration/

Please note parental consent is required for anyone under 18 years of age. Helmets and safety gear are compulsory.

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