Gossepping Newsletter

Issue 05


Principal's Report

2023 Planning

The school is beginning to plan grade structures and staffing for 2023. It is important that the school can make an accurate estimate of student numbers as the school’s funding is based on student enrolments.

If you have not enrolled your child for Prep in 2023, please pick up an enrolment pack from the campus offices or go onto the school’s website to complete this. All students enrolled for Prep 2023 at Epping Primary School will be invited to take part in a pre-Prep learning program during Term 4. If you require any further information about school programs or enrolling your child, please contact the school to book a tour or to ask any questions.

If your family is making a change in 2023 and your child/children will not be attending Epping Primary School in 2023, can you please let the campus offices know as soon as possible.

Parents will be provided with an opportunity to write and let me know of considerations when placing their child/children in 2023 classes via an invitation in the Newsletter, early Term 4.

Phillip Island Camp

The Phillip Island Adventure Resort Camp planning is in its final stages. A range of forms and payment requests have been sent out both on Compass and with your child so please check for these and return them to school as soon as possible.

Department COVIDSafe measures will be put into place to reduce the chances of transmission which will include:

· Students completing a RAT the morning of camp and can only attend if they receive a negative result.

· Students required to wear a mask whilst travelling on the bus.

· Daily symptom checks occurring for all students and staff.

· If students have symptoms on camp, staff will support them to complete a RAT.

· If a student tests positive, they will be isolated, and parents called to collect them from the camp at Phillip Island.

· Students will operate mainly in their cabin ‘bubble’ to complete activities where practicable.

· Students who were in a 'bubble' with a student that tests positive will be classed as a close contact (household-like) and will be tested as soon as possible.

· If close contacts are negative, they can remain at camp but must take a daily RAT and wear a mask whilst indoors.

Attendance

It is great to see so many students and parents making a BIG effort to get to school on time. Your child should be at school at 8.50 am so they can put their bag and belongings away and be ready for learning at 9.00am sharp! A reminder that school gates open at 8.20am.

I am concerned with parents dropping off their child after 9.15 and then just driving away. If you and your child/children are late, parents are required to walk their child/children in and provide a reason for the late arrival to office staff. If parents do not do this, you will receive a call as soon as your child comes inside, to come back to the school and explain the late arrival. Schools must include parent reasons for lateness and absences on Department management systems.



COVID Update




School Council News

School Council Committees



School Council Sub-committees are an easy and meaningful way to contribute to school programs. The Sub-committees for 2022 include:

· Fundraising Committee – making recommendations for fundraising ideas and organising and running fundraising activities.

· Education Committee – review program plans and school policies to ensure best practice at Epping Primary School.

· Finance Committee – oversee and review school program budgets and expenditure and make recommendations to School Council.

You do not have to have any prior experience or knowledge to participate in our committees – just passion and motivation to make a difference. If you would like more information about a committee or wish to join a committee, please contact the school.

School Council Meeting Dates:

Term 3, September

Weeks 9 & 10 · Finance – Week 9 · Education – Week 9 · Fundraising – Week 9 Annual General Meeting
Monday 12.09.2022

Term 4, October

Weeks 3 & 4 · Finance – Week 3 · Education – Week 3 · Fundraising – Week 3
Monday 24.10.2022

Term 4, November

Weeks 7 & 8 · Finance – Week 7 · Education – Week 7 · Fundraising – Week 7
Monday 21.11.2021

Term 4, December

Week 11 · Short meeting and end of year dinner
Monday 12.12.2022



Education News

100 Days of Prep             

What an amazing 100 Days of School celebration!

It was fantastic to see everyone in their 100 year old outfits. We had quite a few grey hairs, wrinkles and walking sticks!

We had so much fun reading stories and doing rotation activities – we made a crown, a necklace out of 100 cheerios, 100 days smarter glasses and rearranged the number 100 on our page. We were so excited to eat hot chips, lollies and popcorn!

At the end of the day, we were able to sit with our Buddies and receive a special certificate to celebrate rocking our 100th day.

                        



Community News & Events

Upcoming School Events
DateEvent
Thursday 25th AugustBook Week Dress Up Day
Monday 29th AugustCurriculum Day
Wednesday 31st AugustPrep Minibeats Incursion
Friday 2nd SeptemberFather's Day Stall
Monday 5th Sept - Wednesday 7th SeptPhillip Island Camp
Wednesday 14th SeptemberStudent Free Day
Friday 16th SpetemberLast Day of Term - 2:30pm Finish


   Thursday 25th August 

Hi everyone,

Next Week is book week. The theme this year is ‘Dreaming with eyes open’… 
 
On Thursday the 25th we have a Free live streamed performance from ‘Story Quest’. Students will then be involved in various activities aimed at celebrating our wonderful world of books with their cohorts. 
 
We are looking forward to seeing the amazing costumes that our students will be wearing and joining in the fun.  
 
Regards,
The English Team 


Cookie Dough Fundraiser



Thank you to all those who have placed an order, your support is greatly appreicated.

We are expecting delivery of the cookie dough on Tuesday 30th August.

Plesae keep an eye out on Compass for more information regarding collection.

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE

OSHC Newsletter - August
Please have a read of all the exciting things happening in our OSHC program.

Newsletter August 2022