EPPING PUBLIC SCHOOL · 2020. 11. 25. · Jolia 6/5M Rajan 3Y ASSEMBLY Assembly is held in the hall...

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

Harmonious And Caring School Community

NEWSLETTER Monday, 25 November, 2013 Welcome to Week 8 Term 4

LEISURE SPORTS PROGRAM 2013 The Leisure Sports Program has been a big success with all students and teachers. This program has allowed the students at Epping Public School to experience a variety of sports from lawn bowls, ten pin bowling, tennis, orienteering and table tennis. At each sport the students receive expert coaching on how to play the sport and skills for them to continue to work on. The students each week arrive back at school from their sport with a smile on their face and stories to share about their sporting experiences.

This week the Leisure Sports program will be held on Wednesday morning, so the children can wear their sports uniform on this day.

COMING EVENTS Friday 29 November School Spectacular Wednesday 4 December Year 6 High School Orientation Day Stage 2 visit Cumberland State Forest Friday 6 December Presentation Day EBASCA BBQ Evening Tuesday 10 December EPS hosts Parent Helpers Morning Tea

MERIT AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who will receive a Merit Award at this week’s assembly. Bronze Award Zoe KB Billie KB Nicholas 1MC Juvin 1W Frankie KA Adrian KZ Jessica KA Silver Award Johnny 1E Shaan 1W Darius 1W Gold Award Darin 5/4P Oscar 3/2S Maegan 5/4P Prakrit 5C Rachel 5/4P Jaime 3Y Jolia 6/5M Rajan 3Y

ASSEMBLY Assembly is held in the hall on Wednesdays at 2pm. This week is a Gold Award assembly and Gold Awards will be presented. This is our final Wednesday assembly for the year. Next week will be Presentation Day on Friday 6 December.

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Opportunities for All

LEISURE SPORTS COMMENTS FROM THE STUDENTS: Isabella 3/2S – ‘I really enjoyed the Leisure Sports Program because we learnt lots of new skills. Thank you to Mr Patterson for organising it.’ Cheng Yue 5/4P – ‘My favourite leisure sports activity so far has been lawn bowls because I finally got the hang of it at the end.’ Loukita 4M – ‘I really enjoyed Lawn Bowls. It was fun to learn how the bowls turn and I got better as I practised. The people from the club who taught us were very kind and helpful.’ Savina 4M - ‘Tennis was really fun. While we were there we learnt how to do the moves, like forehand and backhand and also the best way to hold the racquet.’ Alana 4M - ‘Ten Pin Bowling was lots of fun. I really liked being able to practise my aim and trying to beat my friends. The shoes we had to wear were comfortable but a bit funny looking.’ Chengchao 4M – ‘Orienteering at school with Mr Patterson was very exciting. It was fun to learn to use a compass. We also played table tennis, it was great being able to play against my friends.’ Jacob 5C – ‘For the last 3 weeks Stage 2 and 3 have gone to leisure sports. We were split into 4 groups to do our sports. Thanks to Mr Patterson for organising these fun activities.’ I would like to thank our teachers, the coaches and each of the venues for allowing the children to experience these sports in the correct settings and using the real equipment. Thanks to:

Peter and the team at Pennant Hills

Bowling Club

Lucas and the coaches at Tennis World,

North Ryde

The team at Strike Bowling Centre,

Chatswood

The teachers at Epping Public School

Without the support of these people and organisations we would not have been able to run such an exciting Leisure Sports program.

KINDNESS WEEK Caught you being kind! For the next two weeks our “kindness detectives” will be looking for students who are showing kindness to others. The names of these kind people will be placed into a box. At each assembly one name will be drawn out. This kind student will be presented with an Eppie and a special reward. All other students whose kind acts have led them to having their names in the box will receive an Eppie.

THANK YOU MORNING TEA I do apologise. Last week was a very busy week and collating the invites for the thank you morning tea has taken a little longer than expected. They will go out in the next day or two. As explained it is possible that for whatever reason your invite may not get to you. Please if you have helped in any way there is a generic invite in the newsletter, fill that in and return to the class teacher. We look forward to seeing you there.

FAREWELL MR WALMSLEY Last week Mr Walmsley let me know that this would be his last year conducting the Epping Public School Band. Mr Walmsley has been the band conductor here for 24 years. We were his first ever school. During my time here I have been most impressed by his commitment and dedication to the band students at our school. Those conducted by Mr Walmsley have been very lucky. His increased outside commitments and his growing family have meant Mr Walmsley has had to take this decision. Mr Walmsley leaves our band in great shape. I’m sure I speak for the school community when I


say thank you to Mr Walmsley for all his done for the students at our school and wish him and his family every happiness for the future.

CRICKET SELECTION Well done to Senara in 6/5M who last week was selected in the Secondary Schools Sydney North Regional Cricket Team. This competition will be held in 2014 when Senara will be in Year 7, but trials were held this year. Senara had to trial against high school girls up to the age of 17. She can be very proud of her efforts in gaining selection.

WORLD’S BIGGEST CLASSROOM For those of you who use Epping Train Station you will see on the windows, images of artwork from local schools. We have images by our Stage 2 Art Enrichment Group (Nature Mosaic) and our Stage 3 Art Enrichment Group (A Different Perspective). We also have images displayed at St James Station and the Entertainment Centre including Masks by our Stage 1 Art Enrichment Group. Well done to our boys and girls in the groups and I encourage you to take a look.

LOST ANYTHING AT SCHOOL THIS TERM? If your child has lost anything at school please come and check in Lost Property situated just outside the library. There are jackets, hats, lunch boxes and water bottles even some handballs. Check soon as the boxes will be cleared in the next few weeks.

STUDENT WELLBEING AT EPPING Over the last couple of weeks, a couple of parents have approached the school with questions about the way we support students in their social development. As the year draws to a close, I thought I would outline a couple of initiatives EPS has in place to support the social and emotional wellbeing of students. The school rules and behaviour management policy are centred around the concepts of pride, respect, safety and kindness. Rewards, from Eppies to Class Awards, Principals Afternoon Tea and Harmony Day are

not only given for academic achievement, but to recognize and encourage the personal and interpersonal qualities of all students. Earlier this year, we started a Playground Club, a quiet place to play games, draw, write or just talk to have a chat. Some children have difficulties developing friendships, often those who are new to the school. Others just have a preference for quiet and creative activities. It has been a great success – there are students who have started talking to each other for the first time, drawing and chatting at lunchtime. Older students enjoy teaching the younger ones how to play various games and in this way all children develop a wider range of contacts within the school as a whole. The whole school becomes a warmer, friendlier place and students’ feelings of anxiety in the playground are reduced. We are hoping to expand the range of activities next year and I welcome any suggestions. This week marks the beginning of Kindness Week. All members of staff are on the lookout for students (and each other) being kind. Kind children will be given a card that goes into a draw for a prize. When we model and support particular behaviour as a whole school, we convey a powerful message that relationships between people need to be based on genuine respect and caring. As the Learning and Support Teacher, I am always available to assist with information concerning the student wellbeing issues. Mrs Galilee, Learning and Support Teacher

CHRISTMAS GIFT There is a new flyer about this elsewhere in the newsletter with all the details. Please note that the Christmas Gifts can be left in your child’s classroom and the due date for them to be returned is now Friday 6 December.


LIBRARY NEWS Library Stocktake 2013

Congratulations to 6/5M who all returned their library books by Thursday, 21st November, as requested. At the weekend I undertook preparations for our Annual Stocktake which begins today. All library books must be accounted for, one way or another. Reminders about overdue books were distributed today. Your prompt attention to these books would be appreciated. Dr Who Festival Last week we had a Dr Who festival each day at lunchtime to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the TV series. It was amusing to see the little children set up the library each day as a movie theatre so they could watch old episodes of the series. You may have seen the Google™ logo and its associated game at the weekend. If this was not enough overkill for you, then you may like to have a look at the accompanying website to learn how to make Tardis and Dalek cupcakes. What a great idea for Sci-Fi birthdays or Dr Who tragics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP1SVBdIsKQ&feature=youtu.be Mrs Lyn Campbell Teacher-Librarian

UNIFORM SHOP Uniform Shop Opening Hours Wed 27 November, 2:45-3:45pm Wed 4 December, 2:45-3:45pm Wed 11 December, 2:45-3:45pm. The last opening day of the Uniform Shop will be Wednesday 11 December 2.45-3.45pm. Order forms are always welcome via the School

Office between these times. Thank you!

BENDIGO BANK To celebrate Bendigo Bank North Epping turning 10 they are holding some competitions. There is a Guessing Competition open to all students and a Drawing Competition for students in Years 3-6. Extra Competition forms

are available outside the school front office and you are welcome to come and pick one up.

REMINDER ~ YEAR 6 PARENTS' DINNER Thank you to the parents who have already sent in their RSVPs and payment for the Year 6 Parents' Dinner. For parents who would still like to attend, we would be pleased to have you join us. This dinner is a wonderful tradition that gives parents the opportunity to share our happy memories of our children's time at Epping Public School. Where: Mughal Palace, Beecroft Road, Epping Date: Friday, 13 December 2013 Time: 7pm (after the official welcome and Year 6 performance). We will be finished in time for the formal dances at 8:40pm. Cost: $25 per person and includes: 4 starters, 4 mains, rice & naan breads, soft drinks and dessert. Cash payment can be made on the night. RSVP: Friday, 6 December 2013 Please Contact: Caroline Pierotti (6/5M Class Parent) on 9876 4443 [email protected], or Stella Tsui (6G Class Parent) mob: 0450 128 980, or Cynthia Ravinthran mob: 0404 488 238 (SMS). We hope you will be able to join us!

NEWS FROM THE P&C P&C Calendar - Term4/ 2013

Monday 2nd December – Thank you lunch

Friday 6th December - Presentation Assembly

Band News – Information and dates for your diary Training Band 2013 A reminder that Training Band students have now officially joined the Concert Band. There is no longer a Thursday lunchtime rehearsal, but it is necessary for all students to attend both Concert Band rehearsals during Tuesday lunchtime, and on Thursday morning from 7:50 – 9.00am.

Year 6 Ensemble – Year 6 band students are rehearsing during Thursday lunchtime

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Band Assembly- Week 8 Wednesday 27th November at 2pm. Students will receive a tutor report. Training Band 2013 students will receive a band badge to recognize their move to the Concert Band. Students who participated in eisteddfods will receive certificates. Please note that the band will not be playing at this assembly.

Last week of band – Week 9 Final tutorials will be held this week (Mon 2nd – Wed 4th December) Concert band and Year 6 Ensemble rehearsals will take place as usual.

Presentation Assembly – Friday 6th December The Concert Band (including 2013 Training Band students) will play at both sessions of this assembly. The Year 6 Ensemble students will play at the second session, and also receive a band medallion.

Instruments will be collected from all students at the conclusion of the Presentation Assembly. They will be assessed for maintenance and repairs over the holidays. Percussion students are the only exception to this. Their instruments can be kept at home over the holidays.

Pizza lunch – Week 10 The pizza lunch will be held on Wednesday 11th December during lunchtime. A note has been sent home about this. The return slip was due in last week.

Band dates for 2014 Training Band Information night Tuesday 4th February 2014 Tutorials for all band students begin in Week 3

P&C Committee A big thank you to Anne Mount who has volunteered to take on the role of P&C Secretary next year. There are still a number of other positions vacant. Please consider taking up one of these positions. The P&C cannot operate unless the positions are filled. This is a great way to get involved and find out what’s happening in your child’s school. It’s not a job for life! Although it is desirable that parents commit at least 2 years to a position to ensure continuity. Any queries to P&C Secretary, Marissa Kelly on 0408 088 449 or [email protected]

2014 P&C Vacancies President – Phillip Vitek Vice President – Paul van Oppen Secretary – Anne Mount Treasurer – VACANT Canteen Coordinators – VACANT x 3 Uniform Shop Coordinator – VACANT Fundraising Coordiantors – Dishni Yasamana & Elissa Greenhalgh Grounds Coordinators – Josh Pitcher & Dave Kelly Social Coordinators – Glorya Williams & Cynthia Ravinthran Grants Coordinators – Deb Darley & Suzanne Szecsodi Band Coordinator – VACANT

It is required that all office bearers and sub-committee coordinators attend P&C meetings (2nd Tuesday of every month during the term 6:30-8:00pm). Where there are 2 or more coordinators, at least 1 should attend.

P&C Treasurer As the Treasurer you will help the P&C to make financial decisions by keeping records of its receipt and payments, providing advice of the availability of funds at the monthly meetings, prepare annual- financials and coordinate the audit. You will be a signatory for the cheques too. All these would take just few hours every month and you will enjoy being a proud member of a great team that make a lot of things happen at your child's school. > Contact: Rithmika Kahawita – 0402 377 970, [email protected] Canteen Coordinators 2-3 volunteers are required to Co-ordinate Canteen operations in 2014. Duties include rostering, menu reviews, stock monitoring and overseeing daily operations. We are lucky to have 30-40 parents currently on the Canteen roster and open on Wednesday & Friday > Contact Sue Bailey – 0422 603 226, [email protected] Uniform Shop Coordinator 1 volunteer required. Duties include rostering, stock monitoring, price reviews and overseeing weekly operations. The Uniform Shop is open every Wednesday from 2:45pm-3:45pm and fills out uniform orders submitted during the week.


As the Coordinator you will be supported by a team of very helpful parent helpers. Contact: Tanya Drego – 0407 948 034, [email protected]

2014 Canteen Only 4 more canteen days this year, Wed 27th, Fri 29th, Wed 4th Dec and Wed 11th Dec. Canteen is closed Friday 6th, Fri 13th and Wed 18th. Calippo, Icy Twist and school cups are out of stock until 2014. Other Ice blocks are still available.

Volunteers required for 2014 – If you are able to help in the canteen either Wednesday or Friday (usually rostered every 4 weeks) please leave your Name / phone no/email/child’s name and preferred day with the canteen or school office. Any questions please contact Sue 0422 603 226, email: [email protected] or Jiny (Korean) 0433 852 487, email: [email protected] . Thank you!

Thank you lunch This year has flown by and it is time to say 'Thank You' to all the amazing teachers who have been a big part of our children for 2013.

Mr Ford has advised the best day to hold this lunch will be Monday 2 December 2013. As always, I am hoping you can contribute in a small way - a plate or help on that day or both!! Could you please let me know if you are available to assist and if so what dish you would like to bring.

Plates can be dropped off at the school office in the morning. Dishes will return to the office so that it can be picked up the next day. Please ensure you label your containers. As the lunch bell goes at 11.20 and I'd like the Hall to be ready by then, may I request the items to be brought in in the morning before 10.45am.

Helpers - I will be at the school from 9.30am so please join me at the School Hall . If you are dropping the food off prior to 10am, please drop off at the school office and ensure that containers that need to be returned are labelled. If later, please bring it to the school hall.

The teachers love this event. We enjoy it even more so your participation is much appreciated. Enquires to Miriam Bosser [email protected] or 0425 243 220

Chinese Class The last term of this year will finish soon. During this year, we not only studied Chinese but also had variety of cultural activities, for example, the three-day Chinese cultural camp held in September.

On 11 Dec, it will be our last week for this term and

the next term will start from 5 Feb, 2014. The fee

for next year is $230 (half year). The students who

can make the payment for the class before 11 Dec

will get $10 off, which will be $220 (half year).

Please make the payment direct to the teacher Julia

or Brittany or you can drop at P&C box near school

administration office. (We only accept cheque.

Attention to Feng-Hua Chinese School) Thank you,

any enquiry please email to

[email protected] or

[email protected]

CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 4/2013

DAY DATE Week 8

WED 27-Nov MiHee, Christine, Taz, Sue Sushi Collector - Suzanne

FRI 29-Nov Stella, Jin, Suzan, Ying, Sue

Week 9

WED 4-Dec Katrina, Sue, Varsha Collector - Deb

FRI 6-Dec Canteen Closed – presentation Day.

BAND ROSTER SUPERVISION TERM 4 DAY DATE SUPERVISION (Parent of)

Week 8

THU 28-Nov Kartik Khetarpaul

Week 9

THU 5-Dec Shirene Yeoh

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BOOK CLUB Bookclub orders are due back by this Wednesday, the 27th November. Please remember that payment is made direct to Scholastic, either by cheque or credit card, We are not able to accept any cash. Books make a great Christmas present. If you would like to order some as a 'surprise' gift , please write on the form "Secret Order", provide contact details and I will let you know when your item/s are ready for collection from the school office.

SCIENCE FUN – THANKS K – 2 and years 3 – 6 had a lot of fun learning science the fun way on 15 November which was evident from the screams and applauding and some of our little scientists had a chance to have a go when called up to assist in the demonstrations. This was our last fun raising event for the year and we had 169 students who participated. The profit on the event was $1110 which included $ 232 on the sale of Butter Chicken and Rice. Total funds raised for the year is $ 13,893. We will discuss with the school and the P & C and the funds will be utilized to upgrade technology for the children’s use. More details will be given soon. A big thank you to our band of parent helpers without whose assistance we could not have had this event: Teresa Lewis, Michelle Yoo, Sailaja Indra, Anandi Mahalingam Smita Sant, Carl Peeters, Najeeba Syeda, Sue Bailey, Evgenia van Berkel, Aditi Sethi, Vivi Fei, Julia Li, Marissa Kelly, Alison Frazer, Cynthia Xu, Glorya,

Suzanne Szecsodi Janine Eastham, Candy D'Sylva, Sara Sokoviti, Ragav Murthy, Micheal Wong, Jacqui Pitcher, Ravi Ravinthran, P J Lyons, Verginia Herson, Wijaya S, and Katrina Collins. We also wish to thank Ravi and Mrs Yoo for taking photographs at the event. A special thank you also goes to Tina and Deepali who made Butter Chicken for sale on the night. Last but not least, thank you Mr Ford, and Mrs Bailey for promoting the event and Debbie Ferral-Smith, Amanda Jones and Glen for all the support. Hiranya and Dishni

COMMUNITY NEWS Community News and accompanying advertising is a community service only and not endorsed by Epping Public School or its staff. Further information regarding these services may be found on the noticeboard on the front of the school building.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR The Treasury of Crafts group will be holding their 13th annual Christmas Craft Fair at NEBCC on Friday 29th November from 3pm until 8pm and on Saturday 30th November from 9am until 2pm. Don’t miss this great opportunity to buy unique handcrafted gifts including woodwork, jewellery, baby wear, children’s Christmas dresses, stockings, tablecloths, advent calendars, decorations and hand towels. Home-made cakes, jams and a variety of plants will also be featured. Door donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of the Children’s Medical Research Institute.


STUDENT NOT RETURNING OR RETURNING LATE IN 2014

This is to advise that my child will not be returning to Epping Public School or will be returning after Wednesday 29 January 2014.

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My child will not be returning to Epping Public School in

2014.

My child will be returning to Epping Public School after Wednesday 29 January 2014 . Return Date……………………………………………

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