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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, 2 December, 2013 Welcome to Week 9 Term 4
DRAMA ENRICHMENT We have been doing drama enrichment with Miss Campbell. We meet each Tuesday and have a lot of fun. We learn about character stereotypes and a form of drama known as ‘Melodrama’. Adam 5C We have a fantastic time participating in the activities. We learn how to do a lot of different emotions and acts. We also learn how to be confident in many ways. We thank Miss Campbell for giving up her time. Moni 4M
Leanne and Gus
Moni and Amelia
COMING EVENTS Wednesday 4 December Year 6 High School Orientation Day Stage 2 visit Cumberland State Forest Thursday 5 December Stage 2 Sing at the Epping Club Friday 6 December Presentation Day EBASCA BBQ Evening Tuesday 10 December EPS hosts Parent Helpers Morning Tea Wednesday 11 December Band Pizza Lunch Friday 13 December Year 6 Farewell Tuesday 17 December Year 2 Sing at Epping Seniors Centre E-Generation Talent Quest Wednesday 18 December Year 6 Arch at 2.50pm Final day for students 2013
2014 Tuesday 28 January Staff return Wednesday 29 January Students in Years 1-6 return Monday 3 February Kindergarten 2014 begins
ASSEMBLY This week there will not be a Wednesday Assembly. Presentation Day will be on Friday 6 December.
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PRESENTATION DAY This Friday will be our Annual Presentation Day. As I have indicated earlier everyone is welcome. If your child is receiving a service certificate or an award you should have received a letter a couple of weeks ago. The Presentation Day will be in two parts: Kindergarten to Year 2 commences at 9:45am; whilst Year 3 – Year 6 will commence at 11:30am. We ask you to remember the following: Strollers and prams must be left outside
the hall
Mobile phones should be switched off or
at least to silent
No smoking on school premises
Any photos or videos taken must be of
your child and only used for private
purposes.
Once children have received their award they will move off the stage, around the outside of the hall, to the back of the hall where official photos will be taken. This is for all photos with the exception of the kindergarten photos. All photos will be placed on the school website. We will not slow proceedings on stage for photos. We look forward to seeing you at our Presentation Day.
INDUSTRIAL ACTION REMINDER On Tuesday 3 December regular classes will not resume until 11am.
SCHOOL REPORTS These are in the final stages of being readied and will be sent home, with your child, on Friday 13 December. If your child is leaving school before this date you need to contact the class teacher with a few days’ notice to collect it early.
STAFFING CHANGES FOR 2014 Ms McKenzie has tendered her retirement papers with the department and will not be
returning in 2014. We are currently in the process of selecting a new Assistant Principal for the school. Miss Campbell will also be leaving us in 2014. Unfortunately circumstances beyond her control have necessitated a move to Canberra. Finally Mrs Jones in our office will also be moving interstate and will be leaving us. I will pay tribute to these ladies for all they have done in our final newsletter next week.
GIFTS FOR OTHERS We are still looking for gifts for our collection to present to Children at the Villawood Detention Centre and the Salvation Army. Please think about giving to those less fortunate. Details can be found elsewhere in our newsletter.
YEAR 6 ARCH A chapter in the life of our Year 6 students is fast coming to an end. They are all getting ready to begin High School in 2014. Those involved should be aware that the Year 6 Farewell will be held on Friday 13 December. The final part of their time at Epping Public School is the Farewell Arch. This will be held on the final day for students which is Wednesday 18 December. It will begin in our school hall at approximately 2:50pm.
HIGH SCHOOL ORIENTATION DAY This Wednesday 4 December is the designated Orientation Day for all students who are attending public high schools in 2014. This day will allow children to become familiar with the schools’ surroundings and get to know their future Principal, Deputy Principal, Year Advisor and other important teachers. Normal classes will be held for all students NOT attending an Orientation Day.
SCHOOL TRAVEL PASSES A few reminders for students who travel by bus or train using a school travel pass.
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All students moving from Year 2 into Year 3 for 2014 will need to complete a new blue application form, as they must now meet eligibility criteria.
Any student who has changed address or will be changing address before returning to school in 2014 will need to complete a new blue application form showing the new address for the pass to be processed.
All students moving from Year 6 into Year 7 for 2014 will need to complete a new blue application form – this will be arranged with their high school at their Orientation Day.
Please visit the school office for your new blue application forms.
BAND TUTORIALS TOMORROW Please note that band tutorials will proceed as usual tomorrow Tuesday 3 December. The Industrial Action will not affect these.
UNIFORM SHOP Dr Shoe will be available at school this week if you need to purchase school shoes.
Uniform Shop Opening Hours 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!
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
Tuesday 10th December – P&C Meeting
Friday 21st February – P&C Welcome BBQ
Band News – Information and dates for your diary This week is the last week of
band for the year. Final tutorials will be held this week 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.
Information about collection of Instruments Instruments will be collected from all students at
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the conclusion of the Presentation Assembly. They will be assessed for maintenance and repairs over the holidays. Students and parents should not take instruments from the band storeroom after this date.
Each student should have a laminated name label on their instrument case. If this has fallen off throughout the year, we ask parents to make sure another label is attached (preferably laminated if parents have the ability to do this)
Percussion students Year 6 percussion students need to return their percussion equipment. Other percussion students can keep their instruments at home over the holidays.
If any student has a problem with the drum or the stand please inform the tutor, and also email Esther Van Oppen ([email protected]) by Wednesday this week. The drum should then be left at school after the last tutorial. The drum must be labelled with the laminated name tag. Please also attach a note to indicate the problem.
Volunteers Needed Volunteer parents are needed to inspect instruments after the Presentation Day assembly. No knowledge of musical instruments required. Please contact Esther Van Oppen ([email protected]).
Pizza lunch – Week 10 The pizza lunch will be held on Wednesday 11th December during lunchtime.
Band dates for 2014 Tuesday 4th February – for all Concert Band and Training Band Parents 6 – 7pm Training Band Information - compulsory for all new Training Band Students and a Parent. Students will receive their instrument and tutorial timetable. Parents will learn more about the Training Band program and Fees.
7- 7:45 All Concert Band Parents are invited to meet the new Band Conductor and learn about the way the Band Coordination role will work in 2014. Parents from both Training Band and Concert Band who indicated they will volunteer their time in 2014 should also plan to be there to receive information about this.
Monday 3rd February (Week 3) Tutorials begin this week
Friday 21 February 2014 P&C Welcome Barbecue – The Concert Band will be playing at
this event
P&C AGENDA Tuesday 10 December 2013
1) Welcome/apologies 2) Minutes 3) Matters Arising 4) Correspondence 5) Reports
* Treasurer * Fundraising * Grounds * Canteen * Uniform * Band * Social * Sport * Grants * Chinese Class * Principal * A/Principal
6) 6. General Business * 2014 Welcome BBQ
P&C Committee A big thank you to Lisa
Denniss who has volunteered to take on the role of Uniform Shop Coordinator next year. And of course a big thank you to Tanya Drego for her hard work over the years. The P&C still requires a Treasurer for next year. We cannot operate unless the position is filled. Equally, we are seeking a number of parents to Co-ordinate Canteen operations. The current committee has worked hard over the last couple of years to turn it back into a profitable operation. They are now moving onto other interests. If you have some great ideas and would like to get involved, now is the time. The Canteen is a valuable service for many parents and the children enjoy buying snacks and the occasional treat. Any queries to P&C Secretary, Marissa Kelly on 0408 088 449 or [email protected]
2014 Canteen Canteen – Reminder Canteen
will be closed Fridays for the remainder of this year. Canteen is open Wed 4th and Wed 11th only. Will reopen week 2 - Wed 5th Feb 2014.
Volunteers required for Canteen 2014 please contact Sue 0422 603 226 or Jiny 0433 852 487.
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Canteen Helper 2014
Yes I can help in Canteen 9am-12:30pm Wed or Friday (circle preferred)
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Please return to Office collection box ASAP. Thank You!
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 – Lisa Denniss Fundraising Coordinators –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]
Play at the Park Year 2 and Year 4, there is a
‘Play at the Park’ planned for this Friday 6th Dec at Epping Oval playground (Norfolk Rd) 3.45-5pm. Please bring a small amount of food to share and remember every student needs an adult in attendance responsible for them.
Chinese Class Our last class for this year
will be on the 11th Dec, and on behalf of the Feng-Hua Chinese School we would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Our class will commence again on 2014 from the 5 Feb 2014. If you are interested for your child to join the Chinese class next year, please register your interest on the form attached with this newsletter. (We need a minimal of 12 students to open a new class) For all students on the existing classes, please make the payment direct to class teachers (Ms. Julia or Ms.Brittany). The fee for next year class is $230/pp (half year). There is a $10 discount if payment is made before the 11th Dec. We only accept cheque made payable to Feng-Hua Chinese School.Any enquiry please email to [email protected] or [email protected]
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Minutes of Epping Public School P&C ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday 10th December 2012 6G Class Room Meeting commenced at 6:55pm,
chaired by P Vitek Attendees: J Ford, K Patterson, P van Oppen, E van Oppen, K Collins, M Wong, G Williams, M Kelly, T Drego, S Bailey, H Perera, D Yasamana, R Kahawita. Apologies: D Darley, C Ravinthran, J Pitcher, D Kelly.
Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the previous meeting dated 15 October 2013 was accepted as a true and correct record. Moved: H Perera. 2nd R Kahawita. Carried.
Matters Arising from Minutes Action: Sinks – No progress reported. Review in next meeting. Action: PvO to check if a formal agreement with P&C contractors is required and source a standard agreement if necessary. On going. Completed: Canteen Policy and Work Health & Safety Policy approved at AGM. Completed: Old Band bank account closed. Funds transferred to new P&C Band bank account. PvO & P Vitek signatories. Two additional signatories to be added once 2014 Band Committee finalised.
Correspondence Various bank statements. Various fundraising items.
Reports
Treasurer – Rithmika Kahawita General-$42,665, Canteen-$29,559, Uniform-$21,521, Band - $20,087, Building Fund-$2,863. Accounts currently being finalised in preparation for annual audit. Three cheques to be issued to EPS for playground. Majority from General A/C and a portion from Canteen and Uniform each.
Fundraising – Hiranya Perera Spooky Disco – profit of $1,171. Attendance: K-2: 110, 3-6: 65 Centenary Pathway – profit of $249 Bargains on Wheels – profit of $707. 29 attendees incl 7 teachers. Twilight Musicale - $169 donated to NSW Bushfire Appeal. YTD Funds Raised: $12,783 with Science Fun to go. Sonali’s curry & rice at the Musicale was very popular. Seeking parents to cook butter chicken & rice to sell at Science Fun night.
Grounds – Josh Pitcher No report.
Canteen – Sue Bailey Canteen and WHS Policies tabled and approved at tonight’s AGM. New canteen volunteers needed next year to replace ones leaving this year. New 2014 Canteen committee and manager needed.
Uniform – Tanya Drego Not as busy during Orientation Days this year compared to last due to lower 2014 Kinder enrolments. Uniform Shop will open on first day back (am & pm) Wednesday 29 January 2014 as well as the Kinder Best Start Days (am).
Band – Katrina Collins & Esther van Oppen In 2014 the Band will engage a paid Coordinator. Parent volunteers will continue to take on various sub-committee roles. Various options were explored.
To keep costs down and minimise administration requirements, it was agreed to engage as a contractor, not directly employ the coordinator. . This will be on a trial basis for the first year. The cost will be met by Band members. Band Fees will increase from $45/term to $75/term. Instrument Hire remains unchanged at $40/term. Tutorials remain unchanged at $20/20min/week, paid direct to tutor. Band parents will be asked to commit 4 hrs/year to assist. Or pay an extra $25/term so the Band Coordinator can work additional hours.It is hoped this trial will be successful so our excellent band program will remain affordable for all. J Ford noted the Educations Dept’s Legal team can review any contracts.
Social –Glorya Williams& Cynthia Ravinthran Recently hosted Mum’s Night Out – 17 attended. Kindergarten 2014 Play at School – this Saturday 2-4pm Thank You Lunch for Staff – date tba Sport – John Ford See Principal’s report. Grants – Deb Darley No report. Principal– John Ford Recent successful & upcoming events: Spooky Disco. Yr 5 Rotary Debating. EPS won the final. Well done. Kindy 2014 Orientation Days complete. Epping Music Festival at Town Hall. Twilight Musicale. Bushfire appeal raised $580.
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Stage 2 & 3 Leisure Sports Program. Stage 2 First Aide course. Musica Viva. Deloitte’s Impact Day. 12 volunteers gardening. Cheltenham Girls Open Day. PSSA Ball Sports Carnival. Stage 2 Choir at Granny Smiths. Enrichment Program for drama and writing. School Spectacular admission 29/11 Yr 3 Choir singing at Epping Club. Yr 6 attending high school orientation days. Presentation Day 6/12 Parent Helpers Morning Tea hosted by EPS 10/12 Ms McKenzie has retired. An ad will be placed for a new A/P. Query: School bus leaves at 3:25pm. Can the school bell be moved 5-10min early? Consensus was no. Local pre-school’s finish at 3pm. Not possible for families with younger children to get to school any earlier. Motion: That the P&C support the school’s Technology Program over the next three years as outlined at the last P&C Meeting (WiFi, 150 devices etc) to the amount of $8,000 per year from 2014-2016. Moved: J Ford, 2nd : M Kelly. Carried. Assistant Principal – Kevin Patterson Presented the Leisure Sports Program. A 4-wk program designed to expose students in Stage 2 & 3 to new sports during school. Sports covered: * Ten Pin Bowling * Lawn Bowls * Tennis * Orienteering & Table tennis Proven to be very successful. Looking to expand the program next year. Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 enjoy the Gymnastics program during term 4. General Business Playground Equipment – Marissa Kelly Design has been finalised and purchase order issued to Forpark Australia. Equipment due to be installed in January so ready for start of the 2014 school year. A small balance beam was removed in order to trim the softfall area resulting in a price reduction to $41,360 (ex GST). All other great pieces of equipment remain. Since the last meeting P&C meeting, the P&C Exec approved the additional $1,360 in order to place the order and ensure January installation.
Being no further business the meeting closed at 8:20pm.
Next meeting will be on TUESDAY 10th DECEMBER 2013 at 6.30pm
CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 4/2013 DAY DATE
Week 9
WED 4-Dec Katrina, Sue, Varsha Collector - Deb
FRI 6-Dec Canteen Closed – presentation Day.
Week 10
WED
11-Dec
Stephanie , Jiny, Sue, Dong Hee Collector - Jiny
FRI 13-Dec Canteen closed
BAND ROSTER SUPERVISION TERM 4 DAY DATE SUPERVISION (Parent of)
Week 9
THU 5-Dec Shirene Yeoh
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.
Single with Children Christmas Party Saturday 7 December at 10:45am Golden Ridge Animal Farm Dural 1300 300 496
Christmas Spectacular Saturday 7 December 5pm to 9.30pm Rofe Park Hornsby Heights
Carols in the Park Sunday 15 December in Boronia Park Market Stalls and Food from 5pm, The Carols Program at 7.15pm and Fireworks Display at 9pm
Parent Support Group Every Monday 1pm – 3pm during school terms at the Epping Community Hub 9 Chester St Epping
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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.
Students Name........................................................................
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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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