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Tuesday 12 November, 2019 Term 4 - Week 5
DIARY DATES
Week 5
Tues 12 November K 2020 Student Kind Orientation
Wed 13 November Music Festival
The Concorse, Chatswood
Thurs 14 November Dance Concert at EBHS
Fri 15 November Stage 2 Lawn Bowls continues
Week 6
Wed 20 November Cheltenham Girls’ High School Year 5 visit - 1.30 to 3.00 pm
Fri 22 November Stage 2 Lawn Bowls continues
Week 7
Thurs 28 November Music Showcase - Years 3 - 6
Fri 29 November Stage 2 Lawn Bowls continues
Week 8
Tues 3 December Wanderers Visit - Stage 2 and 3
Wed 4 December Year 6 Mini Fete
Thurs 5 December Christmas Service at All Saints
( Year 6 Mini Fete back up date)
Gingerrbread House making
Fri 6 December Year 6 Orientation Day at Epping Boys HS & Cheltenham Girls HS
Week 9
Tues 10 December Presentation Day
K - 2 at 9.30 am
Years 3 - 6 at 12.30 pm
Wed 11 December Epping Boys HS Transition Day
Thurs 12 December Scripture (teacher) Morning Tea
Fri 13 December Stage 2 Lawn Bowls continues
High School Day
Dear Parents & Community,
Driver Behaviour
Unfortunately, I once again need to write regarding some incidents of poor driver behaviour on Boundary Rd. It is a real shame, because for the most part, people seem to have taken the road safety message on board and are actively using the crossing and trying to park legally.
Today, a vehicle in the School Zone area, parked in the No Stopping Zone, blocking the exit to the laneway, facing the wrong direction down the hill. Yesterday, another parent used the No Stopping Zone to dart in and pick up their children, blocking the path of the afternoon school bus, forcing it to the wrong side of the road.
We work very hard to keep your children safe, by insisting that they cross at the school crossing and regularly discussing road safety in class and at assembly. As principal, I don’t want to continually sound negative in the newsletter regarding this issue, as so many members of our community obey the road rules and do the right thing.
I implore our community to do the right thing and place student safety above personal convenience.
Epping Schools Music Festival
Tomorrow night, the Epping Schools Music Festival will be held at the Chatswood Concourse. Our senior band and approximately 35 students from our Junior Vocal Enrichment Group will be playing and singing through the night alongside students from our other local schools. The event showcases the fantastic depth of talent we have, not only at Epping North, but across our school network. I am very much looking forward to the evening.
After School Play
We have noticed an increasing number of students staying after school to play. Students should not
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
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remain at school to play after 3.10pm, as there is no supervision, and our sick bay is not open should it be required. Over the last fortnight, we have also had to speak with a number of students who have stayed after school, regarding appropriate behaviour.
We do appreciate that a number of parents like to have a chat in the school yard after the bell, however we ask that you do not allow your children to play handball etc. after school as these games, often attract other unsupervised students who should be heading home instead. Thank you in advance for your support with this.
Technology and our 1:1 Device program
I have received a few enquiries this term regarding our 1:1 device program and the associated levy. I wanted to take some time in this week’s newsletter to explain the importance of the program and how the levy supports each and every one of our students.
Our school receives a small number of computers (16 this year) from the Department of Education each year. These computers are deployed in classrooms, attached to interactive displays, used in the office for our office staff to undertake required administration tasks, in the school hall for presentations and in the library for research and administration purposes. Any devices purchased over and above this are required to be funded from school and community sources.
In the past year, our overall investment in technology hardware alone has been close to $100,000, with purchases of extra laptops for classrooms, replacement iPads for student use, the purchase of laptop and iPad charging stations and other associated hardware. This does not include maintenance and technology consumables, which come at significant extra cost.
This level of resourcing has been achieved through the $30 1:1 device levy that appears on each term account, as well as a significant investment from school operational funds.
When you take into account the number of computers provided to our school each year, the positive impact of the 1:1 device levy which provides each student access to a personal device, cannot be underestimated. I encourage parents to take the time to talk with their children about how they use their devices in class each day. I know you will be impressed.
I would like to thank everyone in our community for your ongoing support of our school technology program and I look forward to sharing more of the successes of this program leading into 2020.
Should you have any questions about this program, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Anthony Moran Principal
SCHOOL NEWS
3-6 Showcase Thursday 28th November
1:15pm & 5:30pm
GOLD COIN DONATION RE-
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NON-RETURN/LATE RETURN IN 2020
If you know that your child/children are not returning to ENPS next year or will be returning after the commencement of the 2020 school year on 29 January 2020 please complete the proforma below and return it to Mrs Mahieu in an envelope marked Leave or Late Return.
NON-RETURN IN 2020
The following child/children will not be returning to ENPS in 2020.
Name:__________________________________________________ Class: ______
Name: _________________________________________________ Class: ______
Name: ________________________________________________ Class: ______
Destination School: __________________________________________________
Signed: ___________________________________ Parent/Carer Giver: Phone: ——————
LATE RETURN IN 2020 The following child/children will be returning to ENPS in 2020 after the commence of the 2020 school. Please count them as returning to ENPS.
Name:__________________________________________________ Class: ______
Name: _________________________________________________ Class: ______
Name: _________________________________________________ Class: ______
Reason for late return:
____________________________________________________________________________
Date of Return: __________________________ Signed: ______________________________
Parent/Care Giver Phone: ____________________
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SRC CAKE STALL DAY
These lovely trays were left behind after the SRC Cake Stall Could you please see if they belong to you and come up to
the office to collect them. If they remain at school, they will become a beautiful addition to our staff room.
EVENTS NEWS
Save the Date: Gingerbread House Evening – Thursday 5 December
Get into the Xmas spirit with your kids by joining us on Thursday 5 December (5:30pm-8:00pm) for our gingerbread house evening. You will be able to order shortly via flexischools (orders will close 22 November).
You will be able to order a gingerbread house kit for $30. The kit comes with all the house parts (walls, roof & chimney), egg-free icing, cake board & wrapping. PLEASE NOTE kits DO NOT include lollies but can be ordered separately for $3. Alternatively you may choose to bring your own lollies.
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The kits that are available are a traditional gingerbread house, a chocolate gingerbread house or a gluten free gingerbread house. All three of these kits are egg free and nut free.
If you can’t attend our Xmas event then you can still purchase a gingerbread house kit to make at home.
BAND NEWS Instrument Repairs/Changes/Returns:
If your child’s instrument needs to be changed, repaired or returned, please send an email to [email protected]
The following families are rostered on for the few weeks of band:
Training Band
Wed 13 Nov – Kim family
Wed 20 Nov – Dunn family
Wed 27 Nov – Moore family
Concert Band
Thu 14 Nov – Rintoul family
Tue 19 Nov – Sims family
Thu 21 Nov – Nguyen family
Tue 26 Nov – Fidler family
Thu 28 Nov – Shaw/Smith family
Tue 3 Dec – Ravindran family
Senior Band
Fri 15 Nov – McKinnon family
Mon 18 Nov – Melham family
Fri 22 Nov – Zopf/Poulton family
Mon 25 Nov – Purvis family
Fri 29 Nov – Featherstone/Sandy family
Mon 2 Dec – Zheng/Chin family
Glenn Thomson, Band Convenor 0438 295 019
email: [email protected]
web site: https://sites.google.com/site/eppingnorthpublicschoolband/
BOOK CLUB
Bookclub Issue 7 orders have been distributed to classrooms. Any queries, please feel free to email me at [email protected].
Happy Reading
Larelle Ekers - Book Club Co-ordinator
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CANTEEN NEWS
This week’s Meal of the Week is a delicious nut-free Pesto Pasta Salad, accompanied with your choice of either chicken or vegetable. Each combination is available in a gluten-free version, and the pesto is proudly made with produce from the school vegetable garden. It doesn’t get much fresher than that! A big thank you to our wonderful green thumbs who make this possible. Also a friendly reminder to parents of Senior Band students that they will be attending an all-day rehearsal at the Concourse in Chatswood and will not require a lunch order tomorrow.
Thought about becoming more involved with the school? Volunteering at the canteen is a great way to meet new people, catch up with friends, and support your school community. If you would like to join the canteen team, just email [email protected]. We would love to hear from you.
The next fortnight’s wonderful volunteers are;
Wednesday 13th November 9:00-12:00 12:00-2:00
Nicole Keneally Ruth Brunsdon
Friday 15th November 9:00-12:00 12:00-2:00
Sarah Nam Penny Mathee
Wednesday 20th November 9:00-12:00 12:00-2:00
Isabel Caswell Kaoru Kanazuka
Friday 22nd November 9:00-12:00 12:00-2:00
Erica Tsang Olina Lin
MODERN JAZZ & BOYS’ DANCE NEWS
SEMESTER TWO DANCE FEES - REMINDER
If you haven’t yet had the opportunity please jump onto Flexischools to pay semester 2 fees. Entry to the dance concert is included in the Flexischools fee payment. Please ensure payment is made by 5pm Wednesday 13 November.
DANCE CONCERT
Thursday 14 November is the big date for our dance program we hope you are as excited as we are! All groups will perform in the end of year dance concert at Epping Boys’ High School. The concert starts at 7.00pm – please have your dancers at EBHS no later than 6.30pm.
Costumes - all dance costumes will be handed out and collected at the concert. Please send your child in something easy to change in and out of as well as slip-on shoes.
Girls’ Hair – long hair tied in a tight, neat high ponytail - lacquered down with hairspray or gel. For very short hair, please slick back neatly. Glitter hairspray welcome.
Girls’ MakeUp – all girls should wear a light covering of foundation or powder, blush on cheeks, bright red lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. Glitter powder and eyeshadow welcome.
Boys’ Hair – styled as they like it with gel.
Boys’ MakeUp – not necessary, but if they have a particularly fair complexion a dusting of bronzer or darker powder can help avoid looking “washed out” under the stage lights.
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Thank you to everyone who has offered to help on the night. We will send out a roster and details via email early this week. We are still looking for volunteers, if you are able to help please email [email protected] if you can assist with the following:
Transporting costumes to EBHS
Supervising dancers in dressing rooms during the show (you will be able to see your own children dance)
Washing costumes after the concert
Videography of the performance – including editing ahead of distribution to dance families.
Please keep an eye out for additional information via email and on the P&C Facebook page.
PARENT SUPERVISION DUTY TERM 4, WEEK 5 (Monday 11th November - Friday 15th November)
ENPS - LIBRARY
MONDAY Year 1 Girls - Eve Dirago
TUESDAY Year 2 Girls - Rebecca Addario
WEDNESDAY Senior Boys - Alison Grecian
THURSDAY Year 3 Girls - Alison Rose
FRIDAY Junior Boys - NO CLASS - POST SHOW
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
WEDNESDAY Year 5 Girls - Simone Shannon THURSDAY Year 6 Girls - Jennifer Krenich
FRIDAY Year 4 Girls - NO CLASS - POST SHOW
PARENT SUPERVISION DUTY TERM 4, WEEK 6 (Monday 18th November - Friday 22nd November)
ENPS - LIBRARY
MONDAY Year 1 Girls - Kath Fahim
TUESDAY Year 2 Girls - Chihiro Burgoyne
WEDNESDAY Senior Boys - Ronda Malek
THURSDAY Year 3 Girls - Melissa Schmidt
FRIDAY Junior Boys - Jo Neil
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
WEDNESDAY Year 5 Girls - Lisa Taylor
THURSDAY Year 6 Girls - Ena Lauff
FRIDAY Year 4 Girls - Rebecca Davis
Regards
P&C Dance Committee
UNIFORM SHOP
Uniform Shop Term 4 2019 Trading Dates
Mondays 8.30am to 9.30am
First Saturday of the month 8.30am to 9.30am
Flexischool orders are delivered to student classrooms on Monday of each week.
Friendly Reminder
Please note all second-hand uniform items available through the P&C Uniform Shop are to be paid for at the counter during Uniform Shop opening times. In addition, all sample size uniform items used for trying on during open times are not for sale and must be returned to the Uniform Shop Manager or directly to the racks.
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Volunteering - is super easy!
We have a lovely group of parents who regularly help out in the many roles required to run this ENPS volunteer-based P&C initiative. If you would like to find out how you can help please email us at [email protected].
For full details about the shop, the school uniform and how to lodge orders online through FlexiSchools, please visit our webpage https://sites.google.com/site/enpsuniformshop/home
OPPORTUNITIES
Disclaimer: Epping North Public School will, as a service to parents, advertise community news, events and services which may be of interest. ENPS does not necessarily endorse the events and services and accepts no responsibility for their man-agement, organisation or quality.
