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Confidence|Resilience|Creativity
Epping Heights Public School
TERM 3 | WEEK 7 | 3 September 2020
128 Kent Street, Epping 2121 p: 9876 2791
e: [email protected] w: eppingheights-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
NEWSLETTER IN THIS EDITION
Principal Report | Staffing News, Digital Devices in Schools,
School Payments and Invoices, Health and Safety, P&C
Student Awards and Achievements
P&C | General Meeting
Contact EHPS | Classifieds | OSHC Vacation Care
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Yesterday afternoon students enjoyed dancing, watching our class Education Week movies and receiving awards at our weekly zoom assembly. Congratulations to the Vice Captains (Finn & Teon) and SRC from 1/2S (Danielle & Siyoung) and 4/5M (Rumir & Hannah) for capably leading our assembly.
Given the health restrictions on group signing in schools, our children are learning the signed version of our national anthem. Why not ask your child to show you or learn it with you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_nQYht-pWs
STAFFING NEWS
This week is Mrs Tahir’s last week with us before she takes maternity leave for the rest of the year. We are very excited for Mrs Tahir and her husband as they get ready to welcome a new baby into their family. From Monday KT will be taught by Miss Gabriella Fortunato. Miss Fortunato comes to us highly recommended from a local school. She has taught at our school as a casual teacher and has worked closely with Mrs Tahir over the last few weeks to ensure consistency for KT students and their learning program. I am sure you will join me in wishing Mrs Tahir well and welcoming Miss Fortunato.
We also wish Mr Eggelton well as he leaves our school at the end of week 8. Mr Eggelton has been a valued member of our teaching staff since 2017. He is highly regarded by his colleagues and well-liked by his students. Mr Eggelton has been successful in a transfer to a school on the south coast. He has been looking for a ‘sea change’ and will now be able to have this. From Monday week 9 Miss Julie Lau will be teaching 6E. Miss Lau is a valued teacher at our school who has taught RFF and 6S this year. She understands our routines and programs and knows the students. Miss Lau will spend time with Mr Eggelton to ensure consistency for 6E students and their learning program.
I am sure you will join me in wishing Mr Eggelton well and welcoming Miss Lau to the class.
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday 8 September, 2020
P&C General Meeting via Zoom
at 7pm
Newsletter articles due by COB Tuesday
VALUES FOR TERM 3
Fairness and Caring
NEWSLETTER
DIGITAL DEVICES IN SCHOOLS
Just a reminder that the following devices are not permitted at our school. Students who bring these
devices must switch them off and leave them in their school bag for the day. The school accepts no
responsibility for lost, stolen or broken items.
Thanks to our technology upgrades and generous donations from parents, the school provides students
with access to the devices they need for learning in their classroom.
SCHOOL PAYMENTS AND INVOICES
Recently you should have received an account for your child. Please ensure you check it carefully as some
amounts are in credit (not owing). If you have any questions or require help with payments, please
contact Mrs Carter our Senior Administration Manager via the office on 029876 2791. We can organise a
translator phone service if required.
Please note that the school has already had to pay for many events such as the swimming carnival,
Interrelate, gymnastics and other so money paid will actually reimburse the school for our loss.
Moving forward, the school will no longer be sending a semester invoice twice per year. An invoice for
general subject costs and other donations will be sent at the start of each year. Excursions, special
program and incursion will be on a ‘user pay as you go’ system. This means a note will be sent for each
event and payment will be required BEFORE your child can participate. This ensures the school does not
run at a loss for such events. If you are unable to pay or require student assistance to support your child
to participate, you are able to contact the school to discuss this and follow the process, so your child does
not miss out.
The school only accepts online payments. For more instructions to pay online - please see
the attached PDF.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Thank you to all those parents who are respecting and following social distancing in the afternoons. This
is very reassuring for our school community.
NEWSLETTER
P & C
Please join us for the P & C meeting via zoom next Tuesday 8 September at 7p.m. The P & C will be reporting
on many areas such as band, uniform shop and fundraising for the school. I will present a report on current
activities and school planning. The P & C is a wonderful forum for you to ask questions and give feedback and
suggestions. It is now even easier to join us from the comfort of your own home.
Wishing all of our fathers, grandfather and special men a lovely day this Sunday.
Enjoy the beautiful weather.
Kind regards
Ms Megan Bridekirk PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS
Larry K/1H Jackson 1T Evelyn 2G Chelsea 3E
MERIT AWARDS
Kumar KK Yousef KK Kelly KK
Jasmeh K/1H David K/1H Sai 1G
Belinda 1G Remy 1G Matti 1T
Felix 1T Vyshnav 1T Ethan 2C
Maya 2G Rowan 2G Sophie 2K
Osborn 2K Ivy 2/3A Andy 2/3A
Riley 2/3A Madeline 1/2S Ivy 1/2S
Eric 3E Daanya 3E Lilly 3M
Eduardo 3M Violet 4P Kevin 4P
Joseph 4S Vanessa 4S Marcus 4/5M
Gyubin 4/5M Jonathan 5B Ronni 5B
Hayden 5D Leah 5D Matthew 5/6Q
Cerise 5/6Q Shannon 6E Anthony 6E
Sam 6S Cindy 6S
READ WITH ME AWARDS
Josephine KM Aarush K/1H Annie 1G
Avaleigh 2K Evelyn 2G Robert 3E
Lucas 3E Lillian 4S Anabelle 4S
Neeti 4P Nirvana 5D Nathan 5D
Agatha 5B Sahana 5/6Q Isabelle 6S
NEWSLETTER
NOTICE FOR EHPS P&C GENERAL MEETING - 8 SEPTEMBER 2020
The EHPS P&C is holding their next P&C General Meeting at 7pm on Tuesday 8 September 2020
via ZOOM.
If you are interested in joining the meeting, please register your interest by emailing
[email protected] by 5pm Monday 7 September 2020 and we will forward the Zoom link and
reports (if any) via email to you on the morning of the meeting. Please also submit any agenda items
or questions for the P&C or School Executive via [email protected] by Monday.
We hope to see you all there.
Jenn Kwaan & Monica Seto
EHPS P&C SECRETARIES
NEWSLETTER
CLASSIFIEDS:
Please note we have no way of checking the bona fides of advertisers, Epping Heights Public School will not
accept any responsibility for advertisers.
This September Mr Buckman is cycling 300 km in 30 days to raise money for sick children and the Starlight Foundation. Sponsor Mr Buckman by scanning the QR code or by
visiting https://tourdekids.org.au/domonic-buckman.
Every bit counts.
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Epping Heights OSHC
Out of School Hours Care
128 Kent St, Epping, NSW 2121 Ph(02) 9869 0602 [email protected]
Sept / Oct 2020 School Holidays Vacation Care Program
(We anticipate 85 for in-centre days and an expected staff to child ratio of 1:15 (5-6 staff)) Please visit our website or see our staff at the Centre to view risk assessments
Date Theme Description Please Note/Excursion Cost
Se
pt / O
ct W
ee
k 1
Octo
be
r We
ek 2
Mon
28th
Crazy
Canvas
Painting
Enjoy a day FILLED with art and craft
activities, and loads of great things to
create and take home. Including your
very own canvas creation!
An experienced art teacher will lead the
children in creating a canvas artwork.
Children will also participate in a variety of
other art and craft activities throughout
the day.
$65
Tue
29th
Get ready for a fun, action packed day
of roller blading, skate boarding,
scootering – even unicycling!
Children will participate in roller blading,
skate boarding and scooter activities.
Children will be instructed by a team of
professional coaches. All sports and safety
equipment will be provided.
$69
Wed
30th
This time, your minds will be blown…
We are bringing the adventure to you,
come rock climbing with us right here at
the Centre!
Children will participate in a rock climbing
activity on a portable wall, safely set up and
facilitated by a team of qualified
professionals. Suitable for all ages.
$68
Thu
1st
What a treat! 9D cinema is coming to
Epping Heights. Come and get a
sensory experience – sight, sound,
sensation and smell!
Children will take part in a 9D cinema
experience which encompasses a full
sensory experience - sight, sound, sensation
and smell. They will be watching a G or
PG film.
$62
Fri
2nd
Have fun bouncing around on a giant
jumping castle, with loads of other
games and carnival food.
A jumping castle will be available for children
to utilise during the day. Please ensure
children are dressed appropriately and have
correct footwear including socks.
$60
MON 5th October PUBLIC HOLIDAY – Centre Closed
Tues
6th
Things that Creep & Crawl
Discover the mysteries of spiders,
butterflies, beetles and many more
creepy crawlies!
Children will enjoy a presentation from an
Entomologist, the will be provided the
opportunity to see and touch insects and
arachnids Please advise of any concerns in
regards to your child and animals.
$65
Wed
7th
LASER TAG
A day to unleash your skills! Everyone
will have a blast with this thrilling, high
tech laser tag activity.
A professional provider will facilitate laser tag
sessions with the children.. Please inform
staff of any information we may need to know
about your child’s participation in this activity.
$62
Thurs
8th
Disco
Dance off!
Come dressed in your best, ready to
dance and party with all your friends.
There will be face painting, games and
plenty of prize giveaways.
Children will participate in dance and disco
activities in the school hall. Please ensure
children are dressed appropriately and have
correct footwear.
$62
Fri
9th
Sports
and a
snag!
Come and enjoy a day of outdoor fun
here at the centre for a sausage sizzle,
sport and loads more
Children will take part in sports activities and
games run by an experienced provider.
A sausage sizzle lunch will be provided.
All dietary requirements will be catered for.
$65
Our Centre has electronic permissions for Vacation
Care which is completed upon booking via our online
system. Please retain this form for your own
information.
9D
Cinema
Base
Zero
Carnival
Day!
Please read this
information
Epping Heights OSHC Out of School Hours Care
128 Kent St, Epping, NSW 2121 Ph(02) 9869 0602 [email protected]
Sept / Oct 2020 VACATION CARE IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Bookings for Sept / Oct MUST be received no later than midnight Thursday 24th September 2020 in order to confirm your booking without a late booking surcharge. Please note that no changes or cancellations are possible after this date without charge. Should you need to make changes, you must contact the Centre via email for further information regarding availability.
• Please be aware that ALL bookings are made online via our website. You must log in using your username and password and navigate to the appropriate section to make and change your bookings.
• ALL bookings taken and ALL changes made to your booking AFTER the applicable cut-off dates (noted above) are payable and incur a $5 surcharge per child, per day.
• During this vacation care period, ALL days are capped at a maximum of 85 for incursions. Please book quickly to avoid disappointment.
HOURS: The centre is open from 7.00 am until 6.00 pm. Late fees apply for late pick-ups as per the parent handbook (if you do not have a copy please ask us for one or visit our website).
MEALS: Breakfast is usually available until 8:30am and afternoon tea is provided each day. On some days (as specified in the program) we will supply lunch. Although the program may specify the centre’s provision of lunch, we advise you provide your child with morning tea and lunch EVERY day. This ensures that your child will have plenty of food for the day, particularly if they do not like what is being served on that day.
Please ensure you avoid providing your child with any nut products as we cater for children with severe nut allergies.
SIGNING IN AND OUT: Children must be signed in and out of the centre when dropped off and picked up, by a responsible adult each day they attend (as per our centre policies). Please note that this does not include brothers or sisters of children who are under 18 years of age, as well as those not on your child’s authorised collection list (unless specifically authorised prior via phone call/email). All people collecting your children (other than their parent/guardian) need to supply our staff with photo I.D. If you or an authorised collecter and you don’t have your username and password, which would require centre staff to sign your children in/out - the family will incur a non-sign in/out fee of $15.
(To add authorised collectors, please log in to our webserver.)
CHECK LIST: Each day all children must bring:
A hat and drink bottle (children should also wear sunscreen each day – particularly in the warmer months).
Morning tea, lunch and drinks.
(There are additional charges if the centre has to supply your child with lunch, recess or a water bottle - refer to parent handbook).
Suitable sun-safe clothing appropriate for art/craft and outdoor play as well as enclosed shoes (thongs/sandals/crocs are not appropriate).
Wet weather gear for excursions (if applicable).
FOR ALL DAYS INVOLVING EXCURSIONS: NA
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