EPPING PUBLIC SCHOOL Opportunity, Excellence, Success

Norfolk Road, Epping NSW 2121 Phone: 9876 1452 Fax: 9876 6873

Email: epping-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.epping-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

P & C Meeting: Second Tuesday of Each Month at 6.30 pm

NEWSLETTER Monday, 28 July, 2014 Welcome to Week 3, Term 3

WOMBAT STEW

What a wonderful time children from Kindergarten, Year 1

and Year 2 had last Tuesday when they were taken to a live

performance of Wombat Stew at Glen Street Theatre,

Belrose. The first part of the performance, where children

learnt to use props made out of simple everyday items,

was fascinating. It was a useful learning tool that could be

transferred to any place that has a dress-up box. Then we

got down to the show. The set was an outback bush scene

and the cast represented most of Australia’s indigenous

animals. The audience participation was deliberately loud,

exciting and involved every child singing, dancing and

calling out, just like in an old pantomime performance. The

children followed up the experience with classroom

activities. Below are some of the children’s responses. You

can see from them that Eric the Echidna was a big hit!

Others can be found

displayed on our

Library Graffiti Wall

outside the Library

Resource Centre.

Mrs Lyn Campbell Teacher-Librarian

COMING EVENTS

Tuesday 29 July ICAS English Wednesday 30 July Open Day Book Fair Thursday 31 July Mufti Day Book Week for Fete Thursday 7 August Ryde Eisteddfod

MERIT AWARDS Silver Timothy 3T Ahmed 5B

ASSEMBLY This week there will be no formal assembly. All stage choirs will perform on Open Day. (Please see timetable in

newsletter)

Next week’s assembly item will be presented by 2D Assembly is held in the hall on Wednesdays at 1.15pm, parents are welcome.

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My favourite part of Wombat Stew was when

Eric was popping out of the change room. He

was funny. Antonio 1A

My favourite part of Wombat Stew was when

the wombat got saved by the other animals.

Nathan 1A

Dear Mrs Campbell,

On Friday we went to see Wombat Stew. I

liked the part when we rode the bus because

we got to speak with our partner. We rode

the bus to Glen Street Theatre. When the

echidna said “Can I have a name” he was

clever because he thought of the name Eric

the Echidna. My favourite part was when the

dingo drank the wombat stew. I didn’t like

the creepy crawlies, slugs and bugs. Thank

you for organising the trip to Glen Street.

Eddie 1T

Dear Mrs Campbell,

On Friday we went to see Wombat Stew. We

rode on a bus to Glen St Theatre. My

favourite part was when Eric the Echidna

kept poking out from the curtains. At the end

of the show there was light shaped like a

heart on the curtain. Thank you for taking us

to Wombat Stew. Frankie 1T

Dear Mrs Campbell,

On Friday we went to see Wombat Stew. It

was at Glen St Theatre. The echidna’s name

was Eric. I think it was better than Possum

Magic. My favourite character was the emu

because she was graceful. I also noticed that

she was all red. I also noticed that the emu

looked familiar but it was Mrs Ashton. Thank

you for organising the musical. Love from

Jemma 1T

NEWS FROM THE PRINCIPAL

OPEN DAY THIS WEDNESDAY This week marks Education Week. This is the

60th anniversary of Education Week and this

year’s theme ‘Lighting the Way to a Better

World’ is the same theme used 60 years ago.

At Epping PS we will have events during the

week to celebrate Education Week. However

our Open Day for parent visits is Wednesday

30 July.

9:30am – 10:15am Classroom Visits

During this time parents will be able to visit

classrooms, the library, the computer lab, the

IPad display in the main building and the

Book Fair in the CAPA room. Students may

accompany their parents or visitors on

walking around the school to look at these

areas.

10:30am – 11:15am

Each stage will present a performance in the

school hall. Seating will be for parents and

visitors. Students will be brought to the hall

in stage groups and return to the classroom

after the performance.

11:20am – 12 noon

Parents and students will be able to share a

picnic lunch. The canteen will be open on this

day, students and parents will be able to

order their lunch. This will include added

Chinese meals for the day. There is a form in

this newsletter. Tomorrow is the last day for

ordering. Parents will pick up their lunch

from the canteen on the day. A map of the

school with classrooms, hall and other areas

appears in this week’s newsletter. We look

forward to many of our parents helping to

celebrate Open Day with us.

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A reminder the Book Fair will open at 8:45am

on the day and remain open until 12 noon.

STAFF CHANGES This week will be the last week for Mrs Conti.

We wish her all the best for the upcoming

birth of her child. Miss Lee will cover her

three day support position. Miss Lee will also

teach the RFF role for two days a week. The

final day of RFF will be taken by Miss

Griffiths.

WEBSITE CALENDAR The calendar on our school website indicates

upcoming events. As from this week we will

be attaching information and permission

notes to the activity on the calendar. At this

stage we will still be sending notes home but

if your child loses the note or you want to

check information just access the website

calendar, click on the event and open the

note. Our aim is to ensure that notes are

attached within two weeks of the event

occurring.

TERM INVOICES Just a reminder, you should have received

your term invoice. Please try to pay by the

due date. If there are any concerns please

contact the school to arrange a meeting with

me. All enquiries will be treated

confidentially. If you have not received your

invoice please contact the school office on

9876 1452.

SEMESTER PLANS Stage plans are presently being sent home by

each stage. If you do not have them yet you

should receive them today or tomorrow.

These plans outline the work to be covered

over the rest of the year. If you have any

questions, please contact the class teacher.

SPORTS PHOTOS Due to the inclement weather last Friday,

sports photos have been rescheduled for this

Friday 1 August.

Mr John Ford

DEBATING On Thursday Epping North Public School

debated against our school. The speakers

were Jacob, Sam, Adam and Charlotte. It was

a challenging debate and it got down to three

major points. Epping got two out of the

three and we won the debate. Good job

debating team and keep trying.

Prakrit 6M

Debator

YEAR 5 MILO CRICKET DAY

Last Tuesday, some Year 5 students

represented Epping Public School at the Milo

Cricket Blast Schools Cup at Fred Caterson

Reserve, Castle Hill. The girls’ cricket team

played three games against Dural Public

School, Normanhurst West Public School and

St Agatha's. The boy’s cricket team played

three games against Hills Grammar, St

Agatha's and Galston Public School. The boys

managed to win their first game by just 6

runs. It was great to see all students become

familiar with the rules of cricket and were

given numerous opportunities to practise

newly-learnt skills in game situations.

"Even though we lost, our bowling, fielding

and batting skills improved. Thank you to the

parents and Mrs Buttrey for driving us. We

had a great day!" - Luluai 5B

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ICAS REMINDER The English ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) exam is tomorrow. The exam will be held before school in the 4S room. Those students who have entered should arrive at school at 7:45am. If students are unsure if they are entered for the English exam they should ask their class teacher. Students should bring a pencil, sharpener and eraser to the test.

LIBRARY NEWS Book Fair

We have a busy week ahead of us with

Education Week, including Open Day and our

annual Book Fair. Today you should receive a

flyer about our book fair, provided by

Scholastic Books. Our book fair will be on

Wednesday 30 July. The fair will be located in

the CAPA Room and will be open from

8:45am till 3:40pm.There will be display

cabinets and tables full of books and

stationery for children to buy. Any

commission made from the book fair will go

towards Graphic Novels for our Library.

Because there was such a problem with

crowds in the room last year, we ask you to

stagger your visits and leave strollers outside

if possible. There will be the opportunity to

order books if supplies run low. Scholastic

promptly replies to Book Fair requests. Cash

and credit card facilities will be available.

Mum and dad - Pester Power, just what you

need!

Overdue books

Some children still have not returned their

library books from before the holidays. To

avoid any embarrassment, could you please

stress to your children that it is their

responsibility to return books when they are

due. Next week a list of overdue books will

be distributed to classes.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Children who attended the performance of

Wombat Stew last week can add the title to

their PRC Reading Log. The book was writ

ten by Margaret Wild and its ID Number is

4925. In library classes this term I have read

Silver Buttons by Bob Graham (ID 2813) and

The Treasure Box by Margaret Wild (ID

1290). These books fall into the K-2 category

and can also be added to the Student

Reading Record. The 2014 Premier’s Reading

Challenge must conclude on Friday 22

August.

Mrs Lyn Campbell Teacher-Librarian

WHY SHOULD CHILDREN EAT MORE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES? We all know fruit and vegetables are good for us. They are packed full of vitamins and minerals that are important for growth and development and are a source of dietary fibre, which prevents constipation. Regularly eating diets high in fruit and vegetables also protects against a number of diseases. More than 87% of primary school age children in NSW do not consume the recommended amount of vegetables. In a few weeks we are beginning Crunch & Sip to provide students with the opportunity to consume at least one serve of fruit or vegetables at school each day. This can help increase the total number of serves children are eating. More information on Crunch and Sip will be coming home soon. How much fruit and vegetables do children need?

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Guidelines suggest we should all aim to eat 2 fruit and 5 vegetable servings every day, this includes children. A serving is equivalent to the amount of chopped loosely packed raw fruit, salad or vegetables you can hold in one hand. For adults this is usually about 1 cup. The emphasis should be on eating a variety of fruit and vegetables, including raw, cooked and different colours. This provides a wide range of nutrients. Children can often be fussy about eating fruit and vegetables. Did you know that children have to be offered a food up to 10 times before they will accept and eat it? Perseverance is the key! Why not try sneaking fruit into a favourite dessert (for example canned peaches in jelly), or grate some vegetables into a meal (such as grated carrot and zucchini into Bolognese sauce)? Or take your child to the supermarket to pick their own sweet, crisp and delicious fruit or vegetables. They are more likely to eat them if they are involved in selecting them. Setting a good example can help encourage children to eat fruit and vegetables. When children see their role models and peers enjoying fruit and vegetables in class, they are more likely to eat them too. Crunch & Sip will provide a great social opportunity for your child to enjoy fruits and vegetables. Keep an eye out for further information on Crunch and Sip in next week’s newsletter. -Live Life Well @ School Team.

NEWS FROM THE P&C

NEWS FROM THE P&C P&C CALENDAR - TERM 3/ 2014

Friday 1 August - Year 3 Mums Dinner

Out

Saturday 23 August – Epping Public

School FETE

BAND UPDATES Ryde Eisteddfod – Thursday 7th August A permission note for the eisteddfod was given to band students during the Tuesday rehearsal last week. Copies are available from the school website. Permission slips were due back by Friday 1st August.

Please remember that concert band members need to be at school by 9.00am on the 7th August in full winter school uniform, a labeled drink of water, their music and their instrument.

Thanks, Lisa Denniss Eisteddfod Coordinator

UNIFORM SHOP The Uniform Shop will be open 2.45 – 3.45pm on the following Wednesdays this term: Wednesday 30th July Wednesday 13th August – Dr Shoe will be at school as well Wednesday 27th August Wednesday 10th September Wednesday 17th September

Orders for the uniform shop can also be left in office collection box – orders are filled twice a week and are delivered to your child’s classroom. Order forms are available from the office or on the school website

Thank you.

YEAR 3 MUMS DINNER OUT 8 PM. Friday 1 August (Week 3) at Mezza Via in Denistone, 4/117 North Rd, corner Quarry Rd. Veg and Gluten free options avail. If you

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could RSVP to your class parents Laura or Sue. For more info please email Glorya.kang@gmail.com

CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 3/2014

DAY DATE

Week 3

Food Shopper Katie

WED 30-Jul Suzanne, Wendy, Jing, Janice, Patti Sushi Collector – Jiny

FRI 1-Aug Wendy, Nina, Kim, Sume, Mee Youn, Cherry Gao

Week 4

Food Shopper Katrina

WED 6-Aug Suzanne, Katrina, Stephanie, Angeline Sushi Collector – Deb

FRI 8-Aug Jing,Varsha, Gayatri, Saumya, Najeeba, Cherry Gao, Sumuga (9 – 10)

BAND ROSTER TERM 3/2014

DAY DATE

Week 3

THUR 31-Jul TOOSE Isabella

Week 4 THUR 7-Aug HWANG Claire

COMMUNITY NEWS Community News and accompanying advertising are a community service only and are not endorsed by Epping Public School or its staff. Grasshopper Soccer Please see the community noticeboard for further details and managers special prices. WhizzKids Workshops Enrichment workshops for Primary Students at UTS – Please see community noticeboard for further information or visit the office for a flyer.

Pennant Hills High School Creative and Performing Arts Festival 2014 Please see community noticeboard for flyer for further information. 2014 Arts Initiatives – Boys Vocal Workshop Please see community noticeboard for further information. Compeer Compeer, a special work of the St Vincent de Paul Society, is looking for volunteers to provide friendship to adults who have become isolated due to mental illness. Compeer volunteers are matched in friendship with someone of a similar age and the same gender living in their local community. Please see the community noticeboard for further information.

Netball Grading Day North Epping Rangers Netball Club will be grading for the 2015 Under 10 netball teams on Sunday 17th August. Grading will be from 1-3pm at the Meadowbank Netball Courts, Meadowbank Park Adelaide Street, Meadowbank. Grading is open to any current players and any new players who will be turning 10 next year (born 2005). Please bring a hat, water & sunscreen to grading. If you require any further information contact, Kristen DeGioia on 0413 045 529 or thedegioias@optusnet.com.au The Catholic Parish of Epping and Carlingford are looking for volunteers to teach scripture at local primary schools. Please see noticeboard for further information.

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