LEADERS’ NEWS

I am pleased to announce we have an Assistant Principal starting at EPS in Term 2. Shane Atkins has won the position for 5 years, with a focus on Curriculum and Pedagogy. This position was originally a Coordinator role, and as the school has grown to almost 450, a higher level leadership role was advertised. Shane has been in a coordinator role at Glen Osmond Primary for 4 years, and brings new ideas and expertise to our school. He will teach In Room 16 on Mondays and Science in a number of classes across R-7. Shane's office will be upstairs opposite Room 9 and will provide extra support to our staff and students, so call past and help him feel welcome.

Sports Day was a very successful day, and I was impressed with the positive and enthusiastic participation of all students. I love hearing the encouragement given to everyone for doing their best, and although it was a close finish all students enjoyed the day. Thanks go to Sue Boggiano for her smooth organisation, Jim Goudie for making the grounds look fantastic, Simone and the many parents and school friends who donated goods and worked in the Canteen, and the fundraising team for the mega Easter raffle. The Canteen took over $1400 on the day and the raffle raised $1842 for the school. The annual Year 7 v

Teachers and Parents was a closely run race, with the very competitive adults just pipping the students at the post! Well done Koalas for winning the shield. We have had a world first event at school this week with the Virtual Reality incursion. I'm sure your children have explained the surreal opportunity we were offered, and stories of whales swimming past, planets aligning and strategy games and devices exploding are a few of the first hand experiences. Education Minister Susan Close called in to be part of the inaugural event, and we were able to subsidise the cost with the specialist schools grant the state government provided. NAPLAN testing takes place in Week 2 of Term 2 for all Year 3,5 and 7 students. The tests run over 4 days and give teachers and parents an indication of students' strengths and growth areas in Literacy (Reading, Formalities and Writing) and Numeracy. If you have concerns regarding your child sitting the tests please talk to your child's teacher or see Vicky or myself.

DATES TO REMEMBER APRIL Thurs 13 Last day of Term 1, 2:10pm dismissal

Casual clothes day – Gold coin donation NO Assembly

MAY Mon 1 Pupil Free Day Tues 2 Term 2 starts JUNE Mon 12 Public Holiday Tues 13 Pupil Free Day

CHECK OUT OUR SKOOL BAG APP INFO

Week 11 – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

LAST DAY OF TERM 1 – THURSDAY 13 APRIL Casual Clothes Day – Early Dismissal at 2.10pm

We won't be having an Assembly this Thursday as the hall isn't available, so I would like to farewell the Rudd and Al Arnaout families who are moving. We will miss you and wish you well. I hope all families get to spend time together and have a happy and well deserved holiday. Staff are completing First Aid Training and Digitech Professional development on Monday, May 1 and students return to school on Tuesday, May 2. School Council asked that I acknowledge EPS staff for their commitment to camps this term on a completely voluntary basis, the time spent on training and development for 2 days in Melbourne, and the many hours teachers have devoted to student led parent interviews.

Kathy Papps Principal

Please see the following letter from Mitcham council regarding upcoming changes to parking around our school.

GENIUS HOUR EXPO

Just wanted to say a big thankyou to everyone who came to Room 1's Genius Hour Expo this afternoon! We had so many parents and classes come through, and the students loved showing their projects and answering questions about them after working so hard all term. I have taken lots of photos and will endeavour to send more individual photos out to parents tomorrow, but here are a few overall photos. Kind regards, Caroline Fitzgerald

SPORTS DAY 2017 Great participation by all students and a wonderful day for everyone.

From the CANTEEN

To everyone who helped out and donated cakes slices etc on Sports

Day. Without you all we couldn’t have made it as succesful.

A heartfelt thanks

You are all amazing! Ps … There are a few UN-NAMED trays/platters/containers in the lost property area to be collected.

Please check LOST PROPERTY

Pastoral Care

Eggs-travaganza Last Wednesday we had some Easter fun, starting with a visit from Colonel Light Gardens Uniting Church providing a lunchtime Easter craft of bunny making and Hot Cross buns for any who would like one. Then in the afternoon we had Schools Ministry Group – Life Matters team come along with an Easter presentation, it was received well by the students who attended with lots of games and interactive activities.

Exciting Way to Connect – Skoolbag App DON’T MISS OUT ON SOMETHING……SIMPLE AND GREAT WAY TO BE IN TOUCH…….please read on. The Skoolbag App is able to give you instant notifications and is an easy means of accessing our regular newsletters. The Smartphones App, for both Android, iPhones and now Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 see below. The app is able to push out urgent messages and reminders and connect with our website and newsletter. The App can be downloaded from the App store (iphones) Google store (android) and Windows store (Win8.1 phones) App store and Google store are listed under the school name. See note below about Windows phones. This App is free to parents, the school pays to set up and maintain the App. When installing, please make sure you allow push notifications because this enables us to get messages to you in the fastest way possible. Should you have difficulties accessing the App please talk with our Front Office staff. NEW Skoolbag is now available for Windows 8.1 phones or Windows 10 tablets/laptop. Look up Skoolbag in the Windows store and install it. Once installed you can find the school Edwardstown Primary, then pin it to your home screen.

Please inform your child’s teacher if your child will be leaving at the end of the presentations.

Pastoral Care … A note from Simone

FUNDRAISING NEWS ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Have you heard about the Entertainment book? Great value vouchers with up to $20000 in savings. Cost - $70 with $14 going to the school fundraising account. Dining , accommodation, shopping, chemist, movie tickets, holiday ideas, dry-cleaning and many more. We have a copy on display in the Front Office. What a great idea as a present for Mother's Day. Early next term parents will receive an ‘opt out’ note. Please return this note if you DO NOT want an entertainment book. Entertainment books will be sent home with families early in Term 2. Please return the book if you do not wish to purchase. It is also available as the Digital Entertainment book? What a great idea and it can be loaded on up to 4 devices. You can order your copy online via the link below http://www.entbook.com.au/161e373 Digital version will be added to your phone immediately

Mother's Day Shop

Mother's Day is Sunday 14th May this year and our Mother's Day Shop will be open for business!

Vouchers are great value at $6 to buy a nice little present for Mum, Nanna or someone special.

There will be some fantastic items to choose from so don’t miss out. Vouchers will be available to purchase first week of Term 2

from Wed 3rd May until Wed 10th May every morning between

8.30-8.50am from the stand in the foyer (by the bookroom). The shop will be open on Friday, 12 May 12

Thank you, Fundraising Committee.

EASTER RAFFLE Thanks to all who donated goodies for the baskets and a BIG thank you to Terezia Veber-Annand for making up the wonderful baskets. Congratulations to all winners.

Kytons Hot Cross Buns and Lamingtons Fundraiser

Thank you to all who supported our fundraising. A BIG thank you to the helpers (pictured right) who sorted the orders. Enjoy your yummy treats over the holidays.

STRAWBERRY FAIR RAFFLE We are starting to collate prizes for our Fair Raffle. If anyone has any business contacts, donations or

ideas that would be great, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you for your support, Fundraising committee!

SCHOOL FEES 2017

Have you heard that there’s a simple way to pay off your child’s School Fees, Event Levy and other large expenses, over an extended period of time? We can set up a direct debit for you. A ‘set and forget’ option that doesn’t drain your finances all at once.

Come in to the Finance Office and speak with either Glenys or Jen. Bring along either a credit card or your bank details (BSB & Account No) and we’ll set it up for you. If you have a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card, you MAY be eligible for School Card Subsidy. Come and speak with either the Front Office staff or Glenys and Jen in the Finance Office.

CHANGE OF EMAIL ADDRESS FORM Name: email address:

PLEASE RETURN TO THE FRONT OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OUR SCHOOL WEB ADDRESS IS: www.edwardps.sa.edu.au Our school newsletters are always available on this website

PARENT FEEDBACK I WANT TO KNOW…. Your views are important to us! Please send an email to Kathy.Papps15@schools.sa.edu.au to ensure that we understand your views.

SUMMER SPORT NEWS Volleyball Well done to all teams for term one. Final placing: Year 6/7 Mixed Division Dream - played well all term - Silver Medal 2nd Thunder - fun and three hits 3rd Incredible - close game against Cabra 6th Amethyst - a lot of fun was happening on this court. Way to finish! 7th 4/5 mixed Stars - keep celebrating the little successes. A good first term of volleyball for you all. Term Two teams are formed and nominated. We head into term two with 3 year 6/7 teams and 2 year 4/5 teams. Thank you to all parents for your continued support and in helping with team nominations. Basketball Well done on an awesome term to our mixed 3/4 basketball team who remain undefeated! Pictured at right From left Jake A, Millie SB, Nicole A, Jacob H, Finn SB, Finn H and Ella S (front) Fixtures will be on the website www.marion.basketball.net.au Cricket Fixtures are available online . http://apsc.sa.cricket.com.au

EPS After Hours School Sport – Grievances Should any parent/player have any grievances or concerns about an opposition team or player please raise the matter in the first instance with your teams coach or direct with the school via email – dl.0127.info@schools.sa.edu.au. All matters will then be handled by our school in conjunction with the after hours sports coordinator and addressed with the sporting association. Coaches - Please feel free to contact me directly with any grievances via email or mobile.

Kind regards Narelle Burns EPS Sport Coordinator - 0410 583 710

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION FOR ALL YEAR 7 STUDENTS

All year 7 students have received their envelope with information and "Expression of Interest" forms for transitioning into High School in 2018. Please read all the enclosed information and return the forms next term . Remember to visit your High School of choice, before you complete your forms. All High Schools have open days and Principal tours during this term. Those dates were previously advertised in our Newsletter and information is also available on their website.

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN DAYS If your child is in year 5, 6 or 7 it is time to look at options for their secondary schooling. Local schools are starting to open their doors for you to have a look. Please check the information in this newsletter for dates and times.

Fostercare – Anglicare SA Information sessions – call Linda 81313456 www.anglicaresa.com.au/fostercare free training and professional support