TERM 1 | WEEK 2 |3 February 2020 IMPORTANT DATES Fri 07/02 Swimming carnival for Yrs 3-6 (plus Yr students born in 2012) Tue 11/02 Parent Helper Induction @6.30pm in Library Tue 11/02 P&C Meeting @ 7pm in Library Fri 14/02 Parent Helper, SRE & SEE teachers Induction @9.10amin Hall 128 KENT ST EPPING NSW 2121 02 9876 2791 [email protected]www.eppinghts-p.schools.nsw.edu.au NEWS LETTER Epping Heights Public School Newsletter articles due COB Friday Values for this term: Term 1 Responsibility & Cooperation Confidence Resilience Creativity PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Welcome to the new school year. A special welcome to our new students and their families. I have the privilege of being the Principal of our great school and, together with my staff, I look forward to working with you to ensure the best education for your child/children. Please ensure you read the newsletter each week so you are aware of programs, milestones, events, news and changes at our school. Our shared vision is... This is the final year of our current School Plan. The School Plan Strategic Directions drive the work we do each day. For more information about our School Plan please visit https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/doe- nsw-schools/plan-report/2018/4038/2018-2020_Epping_Heights_Public_ School_School_Plan.pdf IN THIS EDITION: - Principal’s report - General News, Effective Educators, Kindergarten 2020, Temporary Classes, Meet The Teacher, Student Leaders, Practical Help for Parents and Carers, Read With Me, Parent Helpers, Road and Pedestrian Safety, Too Sick for School - Community User Groups & Contact EHPS SCHOOL VISION Our school is committed to the pursuit of excellence and the provision of high quality educational opportunities for every child in a caring environment. Through quality teaching of strong foundations in Literacy and Numeracy and a balanced curriculum, we prepare our students with personal resources for success and wellbeing for a changing world. In partnership with our community, we share the vision for growth in our school, for every student, every teacher, every leader, every year. We value excellence in learning, teaching and leading to ensure success for all. Chinese Korean 本校致力追求卓越并在关爱的环境中提供每位儿童 高貭量教育机会。通过强健的语文及数学基础锻炼 以及采用平衡课程的优质教学， 我们培养每一位学生能在这不断演变的世界里凭个 人能力去获取成功和幸福。我们与社区并肩合作共 同分享学校与毎个学生，毎位老师及毎位領袖不断 成长的愿景。本校重视学习，教学及领导的卓越性 以确保所有人都能获得成功 우리 학교는 따뜻한 배려와 관심으로 모든 어린이들에게 우수하고 높은 수준의 교육을 제공하기 위해 전력을 다하고 있습니다. 산술능력 및 읽고 쓰기등의 기초적인 교육을 기반으로 수준 높은 교사들과 균형잡힌 교육 과정을 통해 자라나는 어린이들이 앞으로 더 나은 세상을 변화시키고 개개인의 미래의 행복과 성공을 위해 발전할수 있도록 준비시킵니다. 또한 우리 학교는 지역사회와 학생 및 교사, 지역 지도자들과 함께 협력하여 성장할 전망을 가지고 있습니다. 우리 학교는 모든 어린이들이 훌륭한 배움을 통해 성공적으로 성장하도록 가르치고 지도하는 일을 소중히 하고 있습니다.
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TERM 1 | WEEK 2 |3 February 2020
IMPORTANT DATES
Fri 07/02 Swimming carnival for Yrs 3-6 (plus Yr students born in 2012)
Tue 11/02 Parent Helper Induction @6.30pm in Library
Tue 11/02 P&C Meeting @ 7pm in Library
Fri 14/02 Parent Helper, SRE & SEE teachers Induction @9.10amin Hall
128 KENT ST EPPING NSW 2121 02 9876 2791 [email protected] www.eppinghts-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
NEWSLETTEREpping HeightsPublic School
Newsletter articles due COB Friday
Values for this term:
Term 1 Responsibility & Cooperation
Confidence Resilience Creativity
PRINCIPAL’S REPORTWelcome to the new school year. A special welcome to our new students and their families. I have the privilege of being the Principal of our great school and, together with my staff, I look forward to working with you to ensure the best education for your child/children. Please ensure you read the newsletter each week so you are aware of programs, milestones, events, news and changes at our school. Our shared vision is...
This is the final year of our current School Plan. The School Plan Strategic Directions drive the work we do each day. For more information about our School Plan please visit https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/doe-nsw-schools/plan-report/2018/4038/2018-2020_Epping_Heights_Public_School_School_Plan.pdf
IN THIS EDITION: - Principal’s report - General News, Effective Educators, Kindergarten 2020, Temporary Classes, Meet The Teacher, Student Leaders, Practical Help for Parents and Carers, Read With Me, Parent Helpers, Road and Pedestrian Safety, Too Sick for School- Community User Groups & Contact EHPS
SCHOOL VISION Our school is committed to the pursuit of excellence and the provision of high quality educational opportunities for every child in a caring environment. Through quality teaching of strong foundations in Literacy and Numeracy and a balanced curriculum, we prepare our students with personal resources for success and wellbeing for a changing world. In partnership with our community, we share the vision for growth in our school, for every student, every teacher, every leader, every year. We value excellence in learning, teaching and leading to ensure success for all.
우리 학교는 따뜻한 배려와 관심으로 모든 어린이들에게 우수하고 높은 수준의 교육을 제공하기 위해 전력을 다하고 있습니다. 산술능력 및 읽고 쓰기등의 기초적인 교육을 기반으로 수준 높은 교사들과 균형잡힌 교육 과정을 통해 자라나는 어린이들이 앞으로 더 나은 세상을 변화시키고 개개인의 미래의 행복과 성공을 위해 발전할수 있도록 준비시킵니다. 또한 우리 학교는 지역사회와 학생 및 교사, 지역 지도자들과 함께 협력하여 성장할 전망을 가지고 있습니다. 우리 학교는 모든 어린이들이 훌륭한 배움을 통해 성공적으로 성장하도록 가르치고 지도하는 일을 소중히 하고 있습니다.
128 KENT ST EPPING NSW 2121 02 9876 2791 [email protected] www.eppinghts-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Thank you to all parents for the sensitive and respectful way in which you have worked with us to support the Department of Education and NSW Minister for Heath regulations. Thank you to the teaching, executive and administrative staff who have worked with students and families to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all.
EFFECTIVE EDUCATORSThe teachers collaborated on day one and undertook professional learning in the mandatory areas of Code of Conduct, Health and Safety and Attendance. We also worked with our teacher leaders Miss Moore, Mrs Buwalda and Mrs Burke to learn more about the new Personal Development Health and Physical Education syllabus. This is a focus area for us this year and we look forward to sharing our journey with you. Mr Squires & Mrs Evans also led a session for staff outlining access to and effective use of technology at our school. Thank you to all of our teacher and executive presenters.
KINDERGARTEN 2020Congratulations to all the Kindergarten students and their families for a smooth start to ‘big school’. The teachers and I were very impressed with how sensible and mature the children were. It is great to see students carrying their own bags, lining up and being so independent. You must be very proud! It was also lovely to see parents gather and chat on the first day. We look forward to lots of happy smiling faces each day. If any child, in any grade is having difficulty transitioning to school, please speak to their class teacher or a member of the executive team or myself.
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TEMPORARY CLASSESAs you are aware students have begun learning in temporary classes. Once our numbers have settled and we know our allocation of staffing from the Department of Education there may be some changes. If your child is changing classes, you will be informed. Thank you for your support in this process.
MEET THE TEACHERIn a few weeks teachers will be available to meet all parents. We will hold a general information session about the class, rules, routines, expectations, school processes, learning and teaching and other information. This will be held in your child’s classroom so you can meet the teacher and see the room your child learns in each day. Please save the following dates:Monday 24th February 3:30-4:15pm- KindergartenWednesday 26th February 8:15-9:00a.m- Stage 3 (Year 5 & 6 including 5/6Q)Wednesday 26th February 3:30-4:14p.m- Stage One (Year 1 & 2)Friday 28th February 8:15-9:00a.m- Stage Two (Year 3 & 4 including 2/3A)More information about this event will be sent home soon. Please note it is not an individual interview time to discuss your child’s progress. Parent- teacher interviews will be held later this term.
STUDENT LEADERSCongratulations again to our 2020 student leaders. These students have already begun their responsibilities. They also are positive role models in the correct school uniform. We wish the Captains and Vice Captains well for their leadership camp in the coming days. The entire leadership team will also participate in the GRIP leadership camp later this term.
EHPS Student Leaders 2020
Girls Amy CAPTAIN
Teon VICE CAPTAIN
Kaitlyn PREFECT
Rena PREFECT
Boys
Max CAPTAIN
Finn VICE CAPTAIN
Declan PREFECT
Harry PREFECT
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PRACTICAL HELP FOR PARENTS AND CARERSFor some ideas to help support your child at school, please visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/practical-help-for-parents-and-carershttps://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/translated-documents
READ WITH MEOur Read With Me program is highly valued by students and our community. We wish to thank the P & C who, through the Book club program, purchase all books given to students as a reward for reading 100, 200 or 300 times. Please ensure you take the time to read the instructions/rules at the front of the booklet. Only one entry per day is counted. I look forward to meeting students throughout the year as they achieve their milestones.
PARENT HELPERSParent and community helpers are highly valued at our school. If you are willing and able to help in the classroom, for Scripture or Ethics, for band, for P & C events, at sports carnivals or for any other reason we require all helpers to complete the process.
This includes signing an annual helper agreement and attending a half hour face-to-face induction.
Our 2020 induction dates are as follows:
11 February - 6:30p.m -library
14 February - 9:10a.m- hall
27 February- 8:30a.m- venue to be confirmed
10 March- 8:30a.m- venue to be confirmed
There is no need to register your attendance prior to the event. Please just arrive on the day. All documentation will be available for you to sign then.
ROAD AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETYStudents are taught road and pedestrian safety at school. It is disheartening to see parents encouraging children to act in unsafe ways on the roads and crossings. Please help your child to BE SAFE by modelling the road and pedestrian rules. This includes, but is not limited to:• Not calling children to run across the road• Reminding your child to get out on the left side of the car• Not stopping on pedestrian crossings or driveways to pick up your child• Not dropping your child on the road• Reminding your child to cross at crossings• Holding your child’s hand to cross
For more information please visit https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/
We look forward to working with you this year.MS MEGAN BRIDEKIRKPRINCIPAL
OSHC NEWS
Dear Families,Welcome back to all of the Epping Heights Community!We are very excited to be started 2020 with lots of big things planned for EHOSHC over the course of the year. Once again EHOSHC will be hosting several community events, our programs are diversifying and improving and the number of children we are able to accept is looking to increase.If you would like your child to attend EHOSHC in the morning, the afternoon or in vacation care, please email the centre at [email protected] with your enquiry.If you are interested in seeing some pictures from all the great activities that are enjoyed at OSHC, please visit our OSHC photo blog at:https://eppingheightsoshc.smugmug.com(Our galleries are password protected, please contact the Centre for the password if you require it.)Wishing you all the best for the commencement of the school year at Epping Heights!Regards,ADAM PEARSON(CENTRE DIRECTOR)
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Generally if your child feels unwell, keep them home from school and consult your doctor. This chart and the information it contains is not intended to take the place of a consultation with your doctor.
Bronchitis Symptoms are coughing, a runny nose, sore throat and mild fever. The cough is often dry at first, becoming moist after a couple of days. There may be a slight wheeze andshortness of breath. A higher fever (typically above 39ºC) may indicate pneumonia.
... until they are feeling better.
Antibiotics may be needed.
Chickenpox(Varicella)
Slight fever, runny nose, and a rash that begins as raised pink spots that blister and scab.
... for 5 days from the onset of the
rash and the blisters have dried.Conjunctivitis The eye feels ‘scratchy’, is red and may water. Lids may stick
together onwaking.
... while there is discharge from the eye unless a doctor has diagnosed anon-infectious cause.
Diarrhoea(no organism identified)
Two or more consecutive bowel motions that are looser and more frequent than normal and possibly stomach cramps.
... for at least 24 hours after
diarrhoea stops.Fever A temperature of 38.5°C or more in older infants and
children.
... until temperature is normal.Gastroenteritis A combination of frequent loose or watery stools (diarrhoea),
vomiting, fever, stomach cramps, headaches.
... for at least 24 hours after diarrhoeaand/orvomitingstops.
German measles(Rubella)
Often mild or no symptoms: mild fever, runny nose, swollen nodes, pink blotchy rash that lasts a short time.
Hepatitis A Often none in young children; sudden onset of fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), dark urine, pale stools.
... for 2 weeks after first symptoms
(or 1 week after onset of jaundice). Contact your doctor before returning to school.
Hepatitis B Often no symptoms in young children. When they do occur, they can include fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), dark urine.
... if they have
symptoms. Contact your doctor before returning to school.
... if they
have a chronic infection (not the first outbreak) and no symptoms.
Impetigo (School sores)
Small red spots change into blisters that fill up with pus and become crusted; usually on the face, hands or scalp.
... until antibiotic treatment starts.
Sores should be covered with watertight dressings.
Measles Fever, tiredness, runny nose, cough and sore red eyes for a few days followed by a red blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads down the body and lasts 4 to 7 days.
... for at least 4 days after the rash
appears. Meningococcal Disease Sudden onset of fever and a combination of headache, neck,
stiffness, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness or rash. Seek medical attention immediately. Patient will need hospital treatment. Close contacts receive antibiotics.
Molluscum Contagiosum Multiple small lumps (2–5mm) on the skin that are smooth, firm and round, with dimples in the middle. In children, occur mostly on the face, trunk, upper arms and legs. Symptoms can last 6 months to 2 years.
Mumps Fever, swollen and tender glands around the jaw. ... for 9 days after onset of swelling.
Ringworm* (tinea corporis]
Small scaly patch on the skin surrounded by a pink ring. ... for 24 hours after fungal
treatment has begun.
Runny nose or common cold
... unless there are other symptoms
such as fever, sore throat, cough, rash or headache. Check with school.
Scabies* Itchy skin, worse at night. Worse around wrists, armpits, buttocks, groin and between fingers and toes.
... until 24 hours after treatment
has begun. Shigella Diarrhoea (which may contain blood, mucus and pus), fever,
stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.
... until there has not been a loose bowel motion for 24 hours. Antibiotics may be needed.
Mild fever, red cheeks, itchy lace-like rash, and possibly cough, sore throat or runny nose.
... as it is most infectious before the
rash appears.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Starts with a running nose, followed by persistent cough that comes in bouts. Bouts maybe followed by vomiting and a whooping sound as the child gasps for air.
... until the first 5 days of an
antibiotic course has been completed. Unimmunised siblings may need to stay home too until treated with an antibiotic.
Worms (Threadworms, pinworms)
The main sign of threadworms is an itchy bottom. Sometimes children feel ‘out of sorts’ and do not want to eat much. They may also have trouble sleeping, due to itching at night.
... and tell the school as other
parents will need to know to check their kids.
*It is important that the rest of the family is checked for head lice, scabies and ringworm
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Did you know there are many extracurricular activities offered by private businesses at our school? Please contact the groups direct if you are interested in attending any of these activities.
Activity Day Time Contact person Phone
Drama Enrichment Class Monday 3.15pm Halina Abramowicz 0422 542 166
