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1 Tuesday, 4 December, 2018 Term 4 - Week 8 DIARY DATES Week 8 Wed 5 Dec 3 - 6 Showcase matinee 1.45; Evening 6.00pm Thurs 6 Dec Christmas service - all Saints Church Thank You Morning Tea Fri 7 Dec 2 - 3 pm Band Performance K - 2 Week 9 Wed 12 Dec Presentation Day K—2 - 9.30 3 - 6 12.30 pm Thurs 13 Dec Gingerbread House evening Book through Flexi-schools Week 10 Mon 17 Dec Year 6 Farewell Poplars Concert St1 Percussion/ Vegemites Tues 18 Dec S1, S2, S3 Picnic/Movie Day Wed 19 Dec Talent Quest Last day of school 2019 Week 1 Tues 29 Jan 2019 Staff Development Day Wed 30 Jan 2019 Years 1 - 6 students start school Dear Parents & Community, International Day of People with Disability Yesterday, November 3, was International Day of People with Disability According to the disability charity Scope, the social model of disability proposes that disability is caused by the way society is organised, rather than by a person’s impairment or difference. It looks at ways of removing barriers that restrict life choices for people with disability. When barriers are removed, people with disability become independent and equal in society, with choice and control over their own lives. While the medical model focuses on what is ‘wrong’ with the person, the social model of disability says that disability is caused by the way society is organised, specifically because of the assumption that all people’s needs are the same. It says that disability occurs because society has focused exclusively on one group’s needs — those who do not have impairment. The social model shows that impairment need not lead to disability, and focuses on how to remove the disabling features of contemporary society. I am proud to lead a school that continually strives to reduce these disabling features through modification of the curriculum, modifications to learning environments and by teaching our students to celebrate the differences of individuals. We don’t always get it 100% correct, however, as a school we VRP Class Awards KB - Amy, Leah; KF - Lynn, Oliver; 1/KC - Caden, Markus; 1S - Oliver; 2J - Rowan, Chloe; 3/2W - Edward, Ruby; 3s - Mino; 4/3B - Ethan, Gabby, James; 4/3R - Catalin, Matthew, Cherisse, Ella; 4D - Genevieve, Liam; 5B - Annabel, Jaron; 5T - Jasper, Archie, Amelia, Beatrix; 6B - Aaron, JD PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
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Tuesday, 4 December, 2018 Term 4 - Week 8
DIARY DATES
Week 8
Wed 5 Dec 3 - 6 Showcase matinee 1.45; Evening 6.00pm
Thurs 6 Dec Christmas service - all Saints Church
Thank You Morning Tea
Fri 7 Dec 2 - 3 pm Band Performance K - 2
Week 9
Wed 12 Dec Presentation Day K—2 - 9.30
3 - 6 12.30 pm
Thurs 13 Dec Gingerbread House evening Book through Flexi-schools
Week 10
Mon 17 Dec Year 6 Farewell
Poplars Concert St1 Percussion/Vegemites
Tues 18 Dec S1, S2, S3 Picnic/Movie Day
Wed 19 Dec Talent Quest
Last day of school
2019 Week 1
Tues 29 Jan 2019 Staff Development Day
Wed 30 Jan 2019 Years 1 - 6 students start school
Dear Parents & Community,
International Day of People with Disability
Yesterday, November 3, was International Day of People with Disability
According to the disability charity Scope, the social model of disability proposes that disability is caused by the way society is organised, rather than by a person’s impairment or difference. It looks at ways of removing barriers that restrict life choices for people with disability. When barriers are removed, people with disability become independent and equal in society, with choice and control over their own lives.
While the medical model focuses on what is ‘wrong’ with the person, the social model of disability says that disability is caused by the way society is organised, specifically because of the assumption that all people’s needs are the same. It says that disability occurs because society has focused exclusively on one group’s needs — those who do not have impairment. The social model shows that impairment need not lead to disability, and focuses on how to remove the disabling features of contemporary society.
I am proud to lead a school that continually strives to reduce these disabling features through modification of the curriculum, modifications to learning environments and by teaching our students to celebrate the differences of individuals. We don’t always get it 100% correct, however, as a school we
VRP Class Awards
KB - Amy, Leah; KF - Lynn, Oliver; 1/KC - Caden, Markus; 1S - Oliver; 2J - Rowan, Chloe;
3/2W - Edward, Ruby; 3s - Mino; 4/3B - Ethan, Gabby, James; 4/3R - Catalin, Matthew, Cherisse, Ella;
4D - Genevieve, Liam; 5B - Annabel, Jaron; 5T - Jasper,
Archie, Amelia, Beatrix; 6B - Aaron, JD
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
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believe in making Epping North a socially and educationally inclusive environment for all of our students and community members. Student Elections Our Year 5 students have recently finalised the 2019 student election process. Our new, 2019 leadership team will be announced on Presentation Day, December 12. As Principal of Epping North, I am incredibly proud of each and every one of our students who stood for election. They took great care in crafting heartfelt, meaningful leadership speeches and have clearly taken time to consider their future leadership roles within the school. Without doubt, they delivered the finest leadership speeches that I have seen in schools. I would like to publicly recognise Mrs Anita Bareham who organised the 2019 student leadership process and supported the students so capably. Anita’s hard work in leading the students really was evidenced by the calibre of their speeches and campaigns.
Painting Those of you who have been around the school lately, may well have remarked upon the smell of fresh paint! 5 of our classrooms and parts of the office block have been receiving a mini makeover over the past few weeks. I know our students have been interested to watch the process unfold and it certainly is a great improvement.
New Demountable Work begins today in readiness for the delivery of our new demountable building which will be positioned next
to the hall. Over the coming week, piers will be installed, as well as power, data and water services. Following
this, the building will be delivered and commissioned. It is anticipated that the work will be finalised prior to
the end of the 2018 school year.
Anthony Moran Principal
SCHOOL NEWS SRC for Anglicare- Toys “n” Tucker Christmas Appeal Our Annual Christmas appeal is starting this week. If you would like to donate unused toys or non-perishable food items please put them under our Christmas Tree in the Administration block. We have been asked particularly for Christmas Pudding, cake, tea, coffee and biscuits. These items as well as any unwrapped toys will be collected on the last day of school and distributed by Anglicare to those in the Ryde area who need them most. Thank you from the 2018 Student Representative Council
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Thank You Morning Tea
Dear Helpers,
The Principal, Mr Moran, and
staff, warmly invite all parents and
community members who have as-
sisted at our school in 2018
to attend the
Thank You Morning Tea
Thursday 6th December
10:40am in front of the
school hall.
On behalf of the students and teachers
we take this opportunity to thank you for
your dedication to the students of Ep-
ping North Public School, which en-
sures we continue to provide quality
education in a caring environment.
We would love to see all
our wonderful parents and
community members at our
Morning Tea this Thursday 6
December at 10.40am, so we can
say thank you for all your help this
year. The staff and students are
extremely grateful for everything
that you do.
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SCHOOL NEWS
NON-RETURN/LATE RETURN IN 2019
If you know that your child/children are not return to ENPS next year or will be returning after the commencement of the 2019 school year on 30 January 2019 please complete the proforma below and return it to Mrs Mahieu in an envelope marked Leave or Late Return.
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NON RETURN IN 2019
The following child/children will not be returning to ENPS in 2019.
Name: __________________________________________________ Class: _______________
Name: __________________________________________________ Class: _______________
Name: __________________________________________________ Class: _______________
Destination School: _____________________________________________________________
Signed: _____________________________________ (Parent/Caregiver) Date: ____________
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LATE RETURN IN 2019 The following child/children will be returning to ENPS in 2019 after the commencement of the 2019 school year. Please count them as returning to ENPS.
Name: __________________________________________________ Class: _______________
Name: __________________________________________________ Class: _______________
Name: __________________________________________________ Class: _______________
Reason for late return: ___________________________________________________________
Date of Return: _________________________ Phone No.: ____________________________
Signed: _______________________________________ (Parent/Caregiver) Date: ___________
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P & C NEWS
At the end of this Newsletter please see a notice for a working being to be held
this Sunday.
BAND NEWS
End of Year Program
The band program will conclude as follows:
Training Band – Last rehearsal on 5 December; last performance on 7 December.
Concert Band – Last rehearsal on 6 December; last performance on 6 December.
Senior Band – Last rehearsal on 10 December; last performance on 12 December.
New Band Committee Members Required for 2019
We've had yet another outstanding year with the ENPS band program and it’s the people of the band committee who ensure everything runs smoothly. For various reasons, some of our committee members will not continue next year so we are now seeking volunteers to help with a few roles on the band committee for next year. The roles that need to be filled are Concert Band Co-ordinator, Senior Band Co-ordinator, Instrument Registrar and Music Librarian. Please seriously consider volunteering for one of these roles to help share the load of running the band program.
Important Dates for your diary
Tuesday 4 December – Individual Assessments (ie. auditions for Senior Band 2019); during Concert Band rehearsal from 7:50am Thursday 6 December – Christmas Carols (School Hall starting at 8am) – Concert Band Friday 7 December – Aunt Rhodie’s Appetite – Training Band Wednesday 12 December – Presentation Day – Senior Band The following families are rostered on for the next few weeks: Training Band Wed 5 December – Chang family Concert Band Tue 4 December – Naila Even & Mary Stamm Thu 6 December – Vince McIntyre & Fiona McKinnon Senior Band Fri 7 December – TBA family Mon 10 December – TBA family Glenn Thomson, Band Convenor 0438 295 019 email: [email protected] web site: https://sites.google.com/site/eppingnorthpublicschoolband/
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BOOK CLUB Bookclub Issue 8 is now closed. Books should arrive in classrooms within 2 weeks. Any queries please feel free to email me at [email protected] Happy Reading Larelle Ekers-Book Club Co-ordinator
CANTEEN NEWS This week, for Meal of the Week, we have a wonderful treat for the children. Sushi on Wednesday and Pulled Pork Rolls with optional Coleslaw on Friday. Each of these meals will be freshly made by Carolyn and her team of wonderful volunteers on the day, and are sure to be a big hit with the kids. Make sure you get your orders in early to avoid missing out. With now only two weeks left until the end of the school year, we are beginning to finalise the Term 1, 2019 canteen roster. Thank you so much for those who have already come forward to join the canteen team. We are still looking for a few more volunteers however, so please, if you can spare a few hours a term, on a Wednesday or Friday, we would love to hear from you. Joining the canteen team is a fantastic and fun way to contribute to your school community with a minimum outlay of time. If you have any questions, or would like to know more, just contact me on email [email protected], or talk to me at school pick-up. Remember that training is provided, and the kids really do love it when their parents volunteer at the canteen.
This fortnight’s wonderful volunteers are; Wednesday 5th December 9:00-2:00 Kaz Coz Yuko Ishiyama Friday 7th December 8:30-9:30 9:00-2:00 Amanda Small Erica Tsang Yolanda Chen Tan Sykes
Wednesday 12h December NO CANTEEN SERVICE – ENPS Presentation Day
Friday 14h December 8:30-9:30 9:00-12:00 12:00-2:00 Amanda Small Mary Stamm Camilla Scharrer Alice Guo Summer Fawell
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MODERN JAZZ & BOYS’ DANCE NEWS Your Dance Team for 2019 – Sara McCracken, Emma Willmott & Annemarie Baines (Convenor’s) Sasha Moore (Treasurer) Enrolment information for 2019 will be made available shortly via the newsletter and e-mail (to 2018 Dance Families) DVDs of the end of year concert are available to order on Flexischools. Orders close at 5pm this Wednesday (5 December 2018). Dance for Fun Parent Supervision Roster: Week 8 Tuesday 4/12 Taryn Bloom Wednesday 5/12 Sarah Marshall Friday 7/12 Mary Stamm
Week 9 Tuesday 11/12 Guang Qiu Wednesday 12/12 Kylie Agnew Friday 14/12 Dianne Fisher
Week 10 Tuesday 18/12 Mark Gao Wednesday 19/12 Carla Smith
For further information about our program, please contact [email protected]
UNIFORM SHOP
Position Vacant - Stock Controller
We are looking for a new Stock Controller to join our committee in 2019, find out more about this role at https://sites.google.com/site/enpsuniformshop/volunteers. If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]
AVOID THE QUEUES! Order online before Wednesday 19th December 2018
Place your online uniform order before Wednesday 19th December for collection before the 2019 school year starts. Any Flexischool orders placed after this date will not be processed until 2019 Term 1 Week 2.
Uniform Shop NEW YEAR 2019 Trading Dates
Saturday 19th January 2019 - 8.30am to 10.30am Tuesday 29th January 2019 - 8.30am to 10.30am (Pupil Free Day) Wednesday 30th January 2019 - 8.30am to 10.30am (first day back of 2019 years 1-6) Saturday 2nd February 2019 - 8.30am to 10.30am Normal opening times, Mondays 8.30am to 9.30am will begin Term 1 Week 2. Please Note: 2019 Kindergarten parents will also be visiting the shop in the new year and as per previous years we expect it to be busy with long wait times. All parents working on these days are volunteers and your patience is appreciated. The shop will close without exception at 10.30am.
CLICK & COLLECT! 2019 School Stationery Packs orders close 19th December
Don’t forget to order your packs through Flexischools and save over 35% on RRP. We will email you details
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on collection times in 2019 school year. Visit our site for more information on packs https://sites.google.com/site/enpsuniformshop/home/stationery-packs Kindergarten (2019 Stationery Pack) $55 Year 1 & 2 (2019 Stationery Packs) $55 Year 3 & 4 (2019 Stationery Packs) $65 Year 5 & 6 (2019 Stationery Packs) $75
Exciting Uniform Update Girls Culottes
Order the new girl’s summer grey culottes now ready for the 2019 school year! The new culottes and existing grey shorts can be worn with a white school polo shirt, white socks and black shoes.
Term 4 Uniform Shop Roster (8.30am - 9.30am)
Monday 10th December: Sharlene, Sue Monday 17th December: tba
OPPORTUNITIES
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Piano 2019
Small Group piano lesson at
Epping North Public School
Us our special Piano Book with
Digital Piano, learn piano easily and fast
Cost $25 per 45 min Pay by Term from start lesson
New piano book $14
Piano Tutor Mrs Terumi Vikas
Tuesday 3:15-4:00 and 4:00-4:45 at Mrs Johnson room
Contact
Email: [email protected] + School & child name & mobile
Or SMS: 0424 614 591 + School and child Name.
Miss lesson no refund. Stop lesson two week notice required.
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EPPING NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL – WORKING BEE Come and get your hands dirty at our next working bee and be treated to a sausage sizzle whilst we sit back and admire our hard work. No skills necessary, just a willingness to get stuck in and help keep our grounds looking beautiful. The P&C will hold 4 working bees a year. These will take place on a Sunday. Helpers are welcome anytime between 12pm and 3pm. When: Sunday, 9th December Where: Under the COLA next to the canteen. We are looking to build on the great work that has already been done across the school.
At Epping North Public School, we are so lucky to have such beautiful grounds. We are also very fortunate to have Glenn Gallagher who does a brilliant job maintaining our lawns etc. Any help we can offer him puts that extra shine on the school and makes it a much more enjoyable place for us all. Our working bee efforts do not go un-noticed and are appreciated by all the students and teaching staff. This term we need help with:
• Fixing the boat in Koala Grove
• Prepare for the buddy bench
• General Tidy Up WHAT TO BRING We have a small supply of brooms, rakes, shovels etc. but you may like to bring your own gardening gloves & rakes. Wearing a hat & sunscreen is recommended. Kids are welcome to come and join in. If you are able to attend, please notify Justin Broad (P&C Grounds Maintenance Coordinator) so we can plan ahead. Please feel free to send through any suggestions for future projects.
Justin Broad 0421 966 888 [email protected]
z7th SCHOOL HOLIDAY
TENNIS CLINIC
Conducted by: Paul Toohey BEd (PE)
(TCA High Performance Coach)
VENUE: Midson Road Tennis Courts
(Cnr Midson Road & Wyralla Avenue, Epping)
DATES: Monday 14 January to Friday 18 January
TIME: Students may attend either the morning or afternoon session.
Morning: 8.30 am to 11.30 am
Afternoon: 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm
COST: $150
A tournament will be conducted on the last day of
the camp and a barbecue lunch will be provided
COACHING FOR TERM 1, 2019
New enrolments are being accepted for lessons before and
after school and on Saturday and Sunday.
Private, semi-private and group coaching is available for
beginners, intermediate and advanced players.
FOR BOOKINGS PHONE PAUL & LYN TOOHEY
ON 9680 1622 or 0408 223 708
OR EMAIL [email protected]
