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Tuesday 19 November 2019 Term 4 - Week 6
DIARY DATES
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
Scripture Teacher Morning Tea
Year 6 Mini Fete back up date
Gingerrbread House making
Fri 6 December Year 6 Orientation Day at Epping Boys HS & Cheltenham Girls HS
Stage 2 Lawn Bowls continues
Week 9
Tue 10 December Presentation Day
K-2 - 9.30am
3-6 - 12.30pm
Wed 11 December Epping Boys HS Transition Day
Thurs 12 December Year 6 Mini Fete back up date
Fri 13 December High School Day
Stage 2 Lawn Bowls continues
Dear Parents & Community,
2020 Organisation
We are firmly in the planning and preparation stage for 2020. As previously indicated, we are on track to retain our current 19 class structure for 2020, albeit with quite full classes. Our anticipated enrolments are fluctuating around the point where we may have to form a 20th class, if we receive enrolments from just 3 more students. Given this, it is vital that we have an accurate understanding of the students who will be leaving ENPS at the end of the year, as just one or two students could make the difference between needing to arrange a new building to be brought onsite and furnished and a new teacher employed to start in 2020. If you know your family will be leaving ENPS at the end of this year and you have not already done so, please let us know by completing and returning the form in this newsletter or by emailing [email protected].
I have had many parents enquire about the last day of school for 2019. We would just like to clarify that the last school day is Week 10 Wednesday 18 December 2019.
Evacuation Drill
We are planning to hold an evacuation drill some time in the next fortnight. Given the changeability of the hot weather at the moment, we have not set a firm date at this time, but will make an assessment the day prior. We will notify our community when we intend to run the evacuation drill through email and our Skoolbag app.
Tell Them From Me Results
Thank you to the parents who completed our recent Tell Them From Me Survey. Overall we had just under 75 respondents, with the results revealing some interesting information. In a short summary, parents indicate a sense of satisfaction with our school, they believe our students are safe and supported and that behaviour management is
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
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strong. Our school newsletter is the most highly valued form of communication along with face to face interviews. Parents report that students average approximately 20 minutes homework per day and that they spend approximately 15 minutes per day assisting them with that homework. The survey also suggested that parents would prefer on average, 4 minutes per day less homework than currently assigned. In terms of school facilities, 95% of respondents felt that our school environment is welcoming and that the school is well maintained. 91% of respondents indicated they would recommend Epping North to prospective parents.
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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Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker
Each year ENPS supports the Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker Christmas Tree appeal. We are trying to collect toys
and tinned food for those who are less fortunate in our community. The Christmas Tree, where gifts can be
placed, will be in the office next week. We can accept donations until the end of Week 9. Toys’n’Tucker will
accept new, unwrapped toys, books, tinned food, Christmas cake and pudding. Thank you from SRC 2019
EVENTS NEWS
LAST WEEK TO ORDER: 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 can now order via flexischools (orders will close 22 November).
Gingerbread house kits are $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.
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
Registration for Band in 2020:
For year 2 to 4 students interested in joining the Training Band in 2020, please register now by sending an expression of interest to [email protected]
Key dates for your diary:
Friday 22 November – Training & Concert Band students only – Individual Assessments
Sunday 24 November – Senior Band – Afternoon of Concert Band Music at Epping Boys High School starting at 2:30pm.
Friday 6 December – All bands – End of Year Concert, BBQ starting at 5:30pm followed by concert at 6:30pm
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 20 Nov – Dunn family
Wed 27 Nov – Moore family
Wed 4 Dec – Hiendra family
Concert Band
Thu 21 Nov – Nguyen family
Tue 26 Nov – Fidler family
Thu 28 Nov – Shaw/Smith family
Tue 3 Dec – Ravindran family
Thu 5 Dec – Jiang/Bian family
Tue 10 Dec – Kelly/Jefferson family
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Senior Band
Fri 22 Nov – Zopf/Poulton family
Mon 25 Nov – Purvis family
Fri 29 Nov – Featherstone/Sandy family
Mon 2 Dec – Zheng/Chin family
Fri 6 Dec – Sykes family
Glenn Thomson, Band Convenor 0438 295 019
email: [email protected] web site: https://sites.google.com/site/eppingnorthpublicschoolband/
BOOK CLUB
Bookclub Issue 8 catalogues have been distributed to classrooms. This is the last Issue for the year so why not do some Christmas shopping and help support the school at the same time. Gift orders can easily be placed simply by choosing the gift option when ordering. You will receive a call from the office when it is ready to collect. Issue 8 orders are due Friday 29/11. If a copy did not make it home the catalogue can be viewed online.
Any queries please feel free to email me at [email protected]
Happy Reading
Larelle Ekers-Book Club Co-ordinator
CANTEEN NEWS
This week’s Meal of the Week is the delicious spunky spud. A baked potato topped with grated tasty cheese and smothered in ENPS special bolognaise sauce. Yum! Spunky spuds come with a vegetarian or dairy-free option.
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 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
Wednesday 27th November 9:00-12:00 12:00-2:00
Tanya Rintoul Lenny Hiendra
Friday 29th November 9:00-12:00 12:00-2:00
Christine Pringle Jill Brown
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MODERN JAZZ & BOYS’ DANCE NEWS
Wow! What a year the P&C Dance program has had. We’re so proud of all of the kids for their amazing performances last Thursday.
A reminder that classes will go ahead as normal this week. Registration for Dance for Fun will open in the next few days.
Thank You
Thank you to all the dance parents for your support and assistance throughout the year. It’s a great program and without your support we wouldn’t be able to offer it.
A massive shout out to all the parents who helped backstage on Thursday night in the dressing rooms – your help made things run smoothly.
A special thank you to Nikki Finch and her dad for taking photos of each group before they came on stage – we can’t wait to see the photos.
We would like to say a really big thank you to all our families that transported costumes to the concert and all the families that took home costumes to wash - it is very much appreciated. A couple of boxes that went home with parents got mixed up, so if you have taken home a box to wash can you please email or message Julien to let her know what you have so she knows where all the costumes are. Also if you have any questions or are unsure about how to wash certain costumes or where to return them please email [email protected].
Again thank you - it's all these little volunteer jobs where everyone pitches in that contribute to the smooth running of the whole program!
Concert Video Another thank you to the Malek family who jumped on board to film the concert at short notice. In the next few days we will open video purchases on Flexischools. Videos will be $15 each – and will be distributed in a few weeks’ time. Dance For Fun We will once again be running the popular Dance For Fun program from week beginning Monday 25 November. Registration will open in the next few days via Flexischools. Class days will be announced once we have registrations. Please act quickly to register your child/ren so we can confirm classes. Dance Committee 2020 We have a great little committee that works with the school and our dance teachers to keep the program running smoothly. In 2020 we need two new additions to the dance team – someone who likes numbers and someone else who likes organising things. We’re currently divvying up responsibilities to help take the load off any specific role. If you’re interested in joining us to help keep our program running smoothly, please email [email protected].
PARENT SUPERVISION DUTY TERM 4, WEEK 6 PARTY WEEK
(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
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ALL SAINTS CHURCH
WEDNESDAY - Year 5 Girls - Lisa Taylor
THURSDAY - Year 6 Girls - Ena Lauff
FRIDAY - Year 4 Girls - Rebecca Davis
Thanks everyone for your support. The ENPS 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.
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.
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