epping public school - epping-p.schools.nsw.gov.au · every opportunity for your child news from...
TRANSCRIPT
Harmonious And Caring School Community
EPPING PUBLIC SCHOOL Opportunity, Excellence, Success
Norfolk Road, Epping NSW 2121 Phone: 9876 1452 Fax: 9876 6873
Email: [email protected] Website: www.epping-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
P & C Meeting: Second Tuesday of Each Month at 6.30 pm
NEWSLETTER Monday 9 September, 2019 Welcome to Week 8, Term 3
STAGE 3 CAMP
On the 28th of August, Stage 3 went to Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Camp for two nights and three days of sports and fun with our friends. We all arrived early in the morning to catch a bus that left at 8:30am. After a ferry ride, we arrived at Broken Bay at around 11:00am in the morning. Over the three days, we got to
participate in a range of activities, such as fishing (with little success), high ropes, beach activities, initiatives, abseiling, bush walking and damper making. We had delicious and
healthy food like curries and wraps.
We also had great fun doing the night activities such as the obstacle course and the sport games. On the last day, we also played a trivia game, which we thought was a good way to pass the time while it was raining outside. Despite the rain, we still had fun and learned how to work together as a team and build our friendships. We would like to thank all of the teachers who helped to organise the camp and looked after us while we were away. By: Ashwika and Aniket 6/5H
COMING EVENTS Monday 09 September Stage 2 Battle of the Primary Schools Marsden High School Evening Performances Tuesday 10 September Stage 3 Battle of the Primary Schools Marsden High School Evening Performances Friday 13 September Cricket Gala Day Wednesday 17 September Community Expo Thursday 18 Sept & Friday 19 Sept Guringai School Performance begins 5.30pm
ASSEMBLY Whole School Assembly begins at 1:00pm this Wednesday in the school hall, parents are welcome to attend.
Assembly items will be presented by Jazz Band, String Ensemble and Stage 2 Choral group Congratulations to the following students who will receive an award at this week’s assembly: Bronze Janet KR Arthur 4M Mason 1R Mazvita 6/5A
Silver Sherry 2D Evan 4S Edward 6/5K
Gold Cara 3A David 3H Olly 4M James 4S Onew 6/5A Michelle 6/5H Sheldon 6/5H Hawkesbury 6/5K James 6/5P
Platinum Eliza 6/5K
Every Opportunity for your Child
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
UNIFORM
At the change of season the weather can be quite
unpredictable. As always at this time I advise parents
to allow students to wear school uniform appropriate
to the conditions. It is important that students are
dressed comfortably, to allow them to do their best
work. This means that for the remainder of this term
both summer and winter uniform will be acceptable.
I do remind parents that the new school uniform will
become mandatory in 2020.
TRUCK MOVEMENT
I would like to repeat the message sent last Friday
regarding trucks in the construction site.
There will be a high volume of trucks accessing the
construction site throughout this week. They will
begin arriving on the site at 7am each morning. Extra
traffic controllers have been appointed to supervise
the trucks. However I would advise parents to
remind their children about safety when walking in
areas around the school.
YEAR 4 CAMP
Our Year 4 students returned from their overnight
camp weary but happy. Once again our students
represented in a way that brought credit to
themselves, their family and the school. Well done.
Also thank you to our teachers Ms Assad, Miss Moon,
Mrs Lyons, Mrs Sainty, Mr Le and our SLSO Mrs
Ashton who supervised the students throughout the
camp.
Movies by Moonlight
Our showcase performance entitled ‘Movies by
Moonlight’ will present two evening performances
next Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 September. Both
performances will commence at 5:30pm. Doors will
open at 5pm and we ask for the audience be seated at
least 10-15 minutes before the starting time.
Here are some last minute reminders
Wednesday 18 September
https://www.trybooking.com/BEZAH
Thursday 19 September
https://www.trybooking.com/544187
Children under school age may sit on their
parent’s lap. You will need to purchase a ticket for
anyone, regardless of age, who wants to sit on a
seat.
For Health and Safety reasons all prams and
strollers need to remain outside the hall. An area
at the back of the COLA has been set aside for
prams and strollers.
We encourage all families to come along. Even if
your child is not part of the Guringai Performance,
bring them along to support their friends, I can
guarantee an enjoyable evening. The evening will
conclude by 7:15am.
There are to be no photographs or videoing taken
during the performances. The Thursday Evening
Performance will be professionally filmed and
DVD’s made available.
To purchase the Performance DVD, parents will
need to go online. Details of how to do this will be
available through a note being sent home
tomorrow.
Every Opportunity for your Child
NEWS FROM THE P&C
P&C CALENDAR – TERM 3/ 2019 – All welcome Please note: the September P&C meeting will not be held on Tuesday 10 September. The new meeting date for the September meeting is Tuesday 17 September (Week 9) (6.30pm) - Staff Room
P&C Contacts President - Jong Chung - [email protected] V/President - Marissa Kelly - [email protected] Secretary - Sarah O'Neill - [email protected] Treasurer - Amandeep Sidhu - [email protected]
SPOOKY DISCO The DJ and St Albans Church Hall have been tentatively booked for Friday 1 November (Wk 3, Term 4). However we do need some parents to step forward and coordinate this event otherwise the event will not go ahead. Past coordinators are happy to meet up and share their tips and learnings. As always, P&C will also provide support. Coordinators will be required to: create an A4 event flyer by end of term; advertise the event for first three weeks of next time; advertise for helpers; coordinate helpers, track ticket sales via Flexischools; purchase any snacks or drinks (will be reimbursed); liaise with venue provider; decorate the Hall; prepare newsletter report. Many helpers will be needed to share the load. This is a great way to meet other parents. This is an event many children look forward to every year. We will need volunteer coordinators to step forward by Friday 20 September (Wk 9, Term 3). If we don’t hear from anyone, we will sadly have to cancel the event. Please reach out to Marissa if you are interested or would like more information - [email protected]
CANTEEN Shortly, we will be putting together our Term 4 canteen roster. If you've ever thought of joining the amazing team of parent/grandparent volunteers that keep our canteen operating on Wednesdays and Fridays, why not fill in a volunteer form (a hardcopy is available at the school office) or email [email protected]. It's a fantastic way to meet other school parents and your kids will love to see you! No canteen experience necessary! Thank you! EPS Canteen Committee
CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 3/2019
DAY DATE
Week 8
Food Shopper Lillian
WED 11-Sep Jennifer K, Coco H, Hattie, Lili, Tiantian
FRI 13-Sep Mina, Christy, Jennifer J, Divija, Selah, Coco H
Week 9
Food Shopper Deborah
WED 18-Sep Jennifer K, Priya, Annie, Katrina, Hattie
FRI 20-Sep Mina, Suzzi, Tiffany, Vanitha, Elissa, Maggie
Every Opportunity for your Child
STAGE 2 AND 3 DANCE GROUP VISIT TO THE POPLARS AGE CARE HOME:
On Friday the 23rd of August our Stage 2 and Stage 3 Dance groups walked up to The Poplars Age Care Home to entertain the residents with their competition routines.
Upon arrival both groups were lead to the dining hall where they were first able to see the performance area. This was a great deal smaller than what the groups had been practising with. After a few tense minutes of discussions, adjustments were made to the routines and the residents began to be seated. It was very clear that the residents were excited for the visit from Epping Public School and began eagerly waving at the students. It was heart-warming to see the residents light up as students greeted them.
Miss Ralton introduced our Stage 2 Dance Group first. This was the group’s first
performance in their costume and they looked great! Considering the adjustments that needed to be made, the group danced very well and were met with a large round of applause at the end of their performance.
Stage 3 performed after this, with residents in awe of the students' elegant costumes. They too had made adjustments based on the space and delivered a beautiful performance.
Following the performance, students and residents were able to mingle and talk with each other. Miss Ralton, Miss Nam and myself (Miss Gilbert) would agree that this moment of the day was hands down our favourite and most memorable. It was so touching to see the students really engage with the residents and both students, residents and staff couldn't contain their joy as the room filled with smiles and laughter.
After finally being able to pry the students away from their conversations and after promising to return, we said our goodbyes and were presented with a departing gift of ice-blocks. The students were very thankful for the experience and were very grateful for the opportunity to provide entertainment as well as give back to their community. The students were able to gain a sense of the lives our elderly members of society lead and reflect upon the happiness that can be generated from a simple gesture of reaching out to someone and sharing a friendly smile or conversation.
Miss Ralton, Miss Nam and myself (Miss Gilbert) are extremely proud of how both groups conducted themselves both professionally and compassionately while representing Epping Public School. We sincerely thank The Poplars Age Care Home for hosting us and hope to return soon.
- Miss Gilbert, Miss Ralton and Miss Nam
Every Opportunity for your Child
TALENT QUEST The 2019 Talent Quest will be held on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 December Week 10 Term 4. There is an online form that must be filled out to register your child's interest in auditioning. Auditions will be held throughout lunchtimes Week 2 Term 4. Students are limited to a maximum of 2 acts outside of clubs (e.g. Stage 2 Dance Group etc). If you are submitting more than one act, please use a new form. Only one member of a group needs to submit a form so please discuss within your group who will be submitting the form.
The link can be found here https://forms.gle/ETQv635ULPkUeMGf6 . This form must be filled out by Friday Week 9 Term 3. Audition times will be sent home Week 1 Term 4. If you have any issues with this link, please request a paper copy from your classroom teacher.
BOOK CLUB
Scholastic Book Club brochures have been distributed. Orders will close on Friday 13 September 2019. Please note that you can only order online through the Scholastic LOOP system. No cash is accepted. If you have any questions, contact Sophie at [email protected].
Every Opportunity for your Child
Every Opportunity for your Child
Every Opportunity for your Child
COMMUNITY NEWS
Community News and accompanying advertising are a community service only and are not endorsed by Epping Public School or its staff.