Harmonious And Caring School Community 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 NEWSLETTER Monday 09 December, 2019 Welcome to Week 9, Term 4 TRANSITION PROGRAM In weeks 7 and 8, Stage 3 completed the Transition Program which was organised by our Stage 3 teachers to prepare us for high school. We received a timetable, a diary and had different classes for each subject. They were in different rooms and with different teachers. We learnt many interesting subjects such as Korean, financial literacy, different types of maths, poetry, English and sport. We needed to bring in our sport uniform to school and change clothes for our sport lessons. It was really fun to experience high school life and learn new things in different subjects. Eliza and Ryan 6/5 K COMING EVENTS Wednesday 11 December Count E-fair Thursday 12 December Year 6 Farewell Wednesday 18 December Last day for students End of Year Movie: Kindergarten & Year 1 at 11:30am Years 2 - 4 at 12:00pm Bowling and ice Skating Fun Day: Year 5 & 6 leaving at 9:30am 2020 Tuesday 28 January Staff return Wednesday 29 January Students in Year 1-6 return ASSEMBLY There is no assembly this week. The following students will be presented with their award at the morning assembly next Monday. Bronze Ankita 6/5P Rida 6/5A Silver Viana 6/5A CANTEEN NEWS Please note the following details: Wed 11 December – OPEN (lunch orders only) Fri 13 December – OPEN Wed 18 December - CLOSED
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Harmonious And Caring School Community
EPPING PUBLIC SCHOOL Opportunity, Excellence, Success
P & C Meeting: Second Tuesday of Each Month at 6.30 pm
NEWSLETTER Monday 09 December, 2019 Welcome to Week 9, Term 4
TRANSITION PROGRAM
In weeks 7 and 8, Stage 3 completed the Transition Program which was organised by our Stage 3 teachers to prepare us for high school. We received a timetable, a diary and had different classes for each subject. They were in different rooms and with different teachers. We learnt many interesting subjects such as Korean, financial literacy, different types of maths, poetry, English and sport. We needed to bring in our sport uniform to school and change clothes for our sport lessons. It was really fun to experience high school life and learn new things in different subjects. Eliza and Ryan 6/5 K
COMING EVENTS
Wednesday 11 December Count E-fair Thursday 12 December Year 6 Farewell Wednesday 18 December Last day for students End of Year Movie: Kindergarten & Year 1 at 11:30am Years 2 - 4 at 12:00pm Bowling and ice Skating Fun Day: Year 5 & 6 leaving at 9:30am 2020 Tuesday 28 January Staff return Wednesday 29 January Students in Year 1-6 return
ASSEMBLY There is no assembly this week. The following students will be presented with their award at the morning assembly next Monday. Bronze Ankita 6/5P Rida 6/5A Silver Viana 6/5A
CANTEEN NEWS Please note the following details: Wed 11 December – OPEN (lunch orders only) Fri 13 December – OPEN Wed 18 December - CLOSED
student leadership body for 2020. Our day consisted
of a presentation day for Stage 2 & 3 followed by one
for Stage 1. It concluded in the afternoon with a
graduation ceremony for our Early Stage 1 students. I
would like to thank all of our parents who attended
one, two or even all three of the events. I would like
to congratulate the boys and girls who received
awards or performed on the occasion. However I must
also congratulate the rest of the boys and girls who
behaved so fantastically, showing Epping Public
School off in the best light. There were many staff
members who had a part in putting the show
together, so many sharing the responsibility and
showing the spirit of our wonderful staff. I thank each
and every person for their part in making this a
wonderful and memorable occasion.
FAREWELL MR LE AND MS ASSAD
Each year we lose members of staff who have meant
so much to our school. This year we lose two of our
amazing teachers. First of all Mr Le, who is following
his passion to become a school counsellor. Mr Le
arrived here five years ago as a young teacher and
quickly became one of those teacher who students
wanted to be in his class. Mr Le is one of those
essential members of staff who don’t get to share the
limelight that much but works amazingly hard behind
the scenes. If something needed to be done or a duty
needed to be covered it was he who put up his hand.
When he shared his vision of wanting to be a school
counsellor we moved Mr Le on to the Learning
Support role a position he has held over the last
couple of years. He has helped many students in that
time and his caring and genuine nature will be a real
asset to the counselling ranks. During this time we
have seen his family grow with the addition of two
children and we wish him and his family all the best
for the future.
Ms Assad is the seventh in a production line of
teachers over the last five years who have gained
promotion to an Assistant Principal’s role. The fact
that so many other schools are selecting our teachers
to take on that role should tell you how lucky we are
to have such outstanding, committed, and passionate
teachers at our school. I first met Ms Assad as a
practicum teacher on Mrs Graham’s class. Ms Assad
started as a casual but her ability soon dictated that
she be given her own class as a temporary teacher.
We soon selected her for a permanent position at our
school and our belief in her abilities was soon realised.
Ms Assad took on numerous roles at our school
including technology and school performances among
many. At the same time she continued to be an
outstanding classroom teacher. Her leadership skills
became apparent and this year she supervised stage 2
students and teachers doing an amazing job and being
recognised in her appointment as Assistant Principal
to Carlingford PS. She has made a huge difference to
the students, staff and school community. It will be
sad to see her go but we wish her the best of luck in
her future endeavours. I know she will be a success.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
This will be our last full newsletter for 2019. I want to
wish all of our students and families who are moving
on the best for the future. I hope in some way we
have made your time at Epping Public School one with
happy and wonderful memories.
To our families who will be returning in 2020, it
promises to be an amazing year as we reach the
culmination of a dream that commenced two and a
half years ago and we finally move into our new
building. However before all that happens, please
have an enjoyable break. Take the time to enjoy
family and friends and relax in whatever way you
choose. I look forward to seeing everyone back happy
and healthy for what promises to be the start of a
new journey in education.
Next week we will be issuing a double sided note
which will outline the procedures for the first few
weeks of the 2020 school year. We of course will be
occupying our new building and everyone is getting
very excited about it. However we need to do this in
a controlled and safe way. It will tell you exactly
what to do on the first day when your child comes to
school. Please take the time to read this note and
follow the directions on it. The note will be sent
home via your child, on the app and published on the
website.
John Ford PRINCIPAL
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TALENT QUEST 2019
The Epping Public School Talent Quest will be held Monday 16 and 17 December. It will commence from 12:15pm and roughly finish around 3:10pm. Parents are welcome to attend. We will follow the number order as attached below and there will be an 'intermission' break for recess from roughly 2:00pm until 2:20pm. We cannot specify whether your child's performance will be before or after that break.
Below is a copy of the performance days. The Talent Quest committee endeavoured to accommodate multiple acts and siblings on the same day.
If your child is performing, please make sure they bring in these items if they are applicable to their act; costume/s, instrument (school piano is provided), sheet music, props, USB with music etc. Your child will have time at lunch to change into their costume (if applicable) so please send them in full school summer uniform to school.
Due to the unavailability of the hall, there will be no formal rehearsal or run through with the students prior to the concert. Please make sure students are practising and ready to perform on the day.
Thank you, Mrs Sainty and The Talent Quest Committee
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MATHEMATICS SUCCESS
Tanya (6/5A) recently travelled to Beijing for the 10th World Mathematics Team Championship. In an amazing achievement, Tanya won a Gold Medal in the individual category.
Congratulations Tanya!
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SKOOLBAG APP
Epping Public School has been using the app SkoolBag to send out the school newsletter, general updates, reminders, events and much more! The app is available on iPhone, iPad, Android Phone and Android Tablets.
If you don't have a mobile device, there is also an app available for computer, both Mac and PC. We kindly ask that you download SkoolBag to one of these devices, register a free account then find Epping Public School.
When you are ticking the school boxes, please make sure you tick on the specific grades/years that apply to your family.
Alternatively, please visit this URL for installation instructions:
You'll receive all the information with a push notification – much like a text message directly to your device. Please ensure your push notifications are switched on in your device’s settings. Any last minute changes or reminders, we'll be able to reach you to keep you completely informed and up-to-date.
The app has some great features that will allow us to get information through easily and quickly, you'll be reminded about important calendar dates, and everything we post can be translated into one of 81 languages!
We hope you will enjoy using this great communication tool.
P&C Calendar - Term 4 2019 Meetings - All welcome Final meeting for 2019 Tuesday 10 December (Week 9) (6.30pm) - Staff Room P&C Contacts President - Marissa Kelly - [email protected] V/President - POSITION VACANT- [email protected] Secretary - Sarah O'Neill - [email protected] Treasurer - Amandeep Sidhu - [email protected] Staff Thank You Lunch Thank you to everyone who volunteered to cook food, help or donated money for the staff thank you lunch. We have had a wonderful response and do not need any more offers of help or money. We are looking forward to providing a wonderful lunch on Tuesday 10th December to thank our wonderful hard working staff.
Canteen News This is the final week of canteen! Wed 11 December – OPEN (lunch orders only) Fri 13 December - OPEN Wed 18 December – CLOSED (Last school day)
On Wednesday, canteen will provide FlexiSchools lunch orders only as the Count-E Fair will also take place that day. It will NOT open at lunchtime to sell ice-blocks, extra snacks, drinks or jelly cups.
A reminder that some canteen items have already sold out. The FlexiSchools menu has been updated to reflect available stock.
CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 4/2019
THANK YOU to our amazing team of parent and grandparent volunteers who have kept the canteen operating throughout 2019. They have not only provided an important service to school families but enabled net proceeds from canteen sales to stay within school to benefit our students!
Coordinators: Jennifer K, Rachelle, Mina, Suzzi, Christy, Deb THANK YOU ALL! Wishing you all safe and happy holidays.
** Helpers and Coordinators NEEDED in 2020 ** Thanks to those parents that have already completed a canteen volunteer form to help in 2020. The Committee will be in touch shortly.
We still need more volunteers to support the canteen’s ongoing operation in 2020.
If we do not get enough volunteers, we will not be able to open the canteen on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Monday is especially short of helpers.
If you can help out please fill in a form at the school office before end of the week.
Epping Public School P&C Meeting Tuesday 12th November 2019
Staff Room Meeting commenced at 6:50pm, chaired by M Kelly. Attendees: J Ford, J Bailey, A Sidhu, K Collins, L Wilden, D Walker, D O’Keeffe, S Gupta, S Paul Mukhopadhyay, V Dhondse, G George & S O’Neill (minutes) Apologies: J Chung, L Winter Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the previous meeting dated 17th Septembe 2019 was accepted as a true and correct record. Moved: K Collins 2nd D Walker. Carried. Matters Arising from Minutes Action carried forward: P&C to investigate registering for NSW Creative Kids Voucher - ongoing Motion: P&C to spend up to $7,000 from term deposit to buy new instruments for Band. Yes: 10 No: 0. Motion Carried Correspondence Correspondence received from EBASCA Director Brigitte Carrol regarding arrangements in 2020. Bank statements, fundraising emails.
Reports Treasurer – Amandeep Sidhu General $78,302, Uniform $13,182, Fete $997, Band $21,891, Building Fund $2049, Grants $829 Canteen $51,218 (Total: $168,470) Fundraising - Marissa Kelly/ Shiwangi Gupta Spooky Disco held in St Alban’s church hall on Friday 1 November. Organised by Sonia and Shiwangi. Over 200 children attended and the event raised a profit of $1500. Canteen – Deb Walker New canteen items have been well received by the kids. Canteen received 220 orders on Friday. Demand for orders is increasing with more kids purchasing from the canteen at lunch time which means longer queue waiting times. Possible solution to introduce and express lane for pre-purchased items.
Uniform – Deirde O’Keeffe REJI will be selling uniforms on the final day of Kindy Orientation. Large tubs have been purchased to store second hand uniform items. These tubs can be stored underneath the school. P&C to decide price of second-hand uniform items. Band – Katrina Collins New instruments have been purchased and Marsden High School has kindly donated instruments to EPS. Band Band performed at Hornsby North Eisteddfod and will perform at the Music Festival (Chastwood Concourse) on Wednesday13 November. End of Year Band Pizza Lunch will now be held on Thursday December 12. New members for Band Committee to be recruited. Social – Katrina Collins Staff Thank You lunch will be held on 10 December. Grants – Soumi Paul Mukhopadhyay Opportunity to apply for $3000 Bendigo Bank grant. P&C will provide maintenance on sports field. General Assistance will monitor the field and the school will maintain the lines using the school’s line marker. Chinese, Hindi and French Language Class NIL Report Principal – Mr Ford School news, recent and upcoming events
Stage 2 and 3 participated in Leisure Sports
Spooky Disco held 1 November
Kindy Orientations have been held
Deputy Principal interviews held
Music Festival 13 November
Swim Scheme
Parent Thank You Morning Tea 26 November
Whole School Assembly 27 November
Presentation Day 6 December
Teachers leaving in 2019 – Ms Assad and Mr Le
Skoolbag App great for parent communication
School Bytes payment system will email term invoices to parents in 2020
Land at back of grass area will be cleared for new playground space
New Business
P&C to contribue $3000 towards Year 6 Farewell
Year 6 2020 jackets to be organised early in the year
Being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.10 pm
The final P&C Meeting for 2019 will be held on Tuesday
10th December at 6.30pm
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Minutes of
Epping Public School
P&C ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday 12th November 2019 Staff Room
Meeting commenced at 6.35 pm, chaired by M Kelly. Attendees: J Ford, J Bailey, A Sidhu, K Collins, L Wilden, D Walker, D O’Keeffe, S Gupta, S Paul Mukhopadhyay, V Dhondse, G George & S O’Neill (minutes) Apologies: J Chung, L Winter Minutes of Previous AGM The Minutes of the previous AGM held on 13th November 2018 were accepted as a true and correct record. Moved: M Kelly 2nd L Wilden. Carried. Matters Arising from Minutes Nil Business Arising: PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Jong Chung This year we have witnessed the most significant changes since Epping Public School opened in 1901. The new, building will provide our children with access to some of the area’s newest teaching facilities. I recently took a tour of the new building and whilst it is not complete it is a very impressive building with great facilities for our children. The P&C Committee 2019 The P&C Committee manages and operates many functions that enhance the schooling and social experience for our children. Without the volunteer parents that form the P&C Committee and the parent volunteers that help throughout the year our children would not have the benefits of:
1. The new synthetic grass sports field 2. Extra smart boards in classrooms 3. Our bands 4. The canteen 5. Social activities – Disco’s, movie nights 6. Supporting annual concerts and performances 7. Additional IT equipment 8. On site uniform shop
Since, I joined the Committee the number of students at the school has doubled but each year the Committee finds it harder to attract people to volunteer and help. If you can help, even for one of our social activities please do as it will benefit our children. I’d like to thank all the parents who have assisted the Committee during the year. Our small team of parents have in my opinion achieved so much in the past 5 years. Each year as students complete Year 6, we lose families who no longer have children attending Epping Public. I’d like to thank the following people for all their help over the years and wish them all the best as their children move onto new schools.
Katrina Collins
Varsha Daithankar
Lara Winter
Natasha Winter
Patti Tse A special thank you to Katrina who was a member of the P&C and a volunteer long before I joined the P&C. P & C Committee – 2020 This year will also be my last year on the P & C as 2020 will see my children move onto new schools. Personally, I would like to thank all the parents who have been part of the P & C, over the past 5 years. I would also like to thank all the parents who have volunteered to help. Lastly, I would like to thank our Principal, Mr John Ford who has worked with the P & C to ensure that our children continue to receive schooling of the highest standard. I wish all the best to the 2020 Executive committee of;
A special thank you to Marissa who was on the P&C when I joined and continues to be a P&C committee member. If you can assist them, please contact them via their P&C emails.
Building Fund A lot of families want to participate but with both parents working we know that it is not always possible. A big thank you to the families who were not able to volunteer during the year but made donations to the school’s building fund. These donations help us provide extra facilities for our children. If you would like to contribute to the Building Fund, please enquire at the office. All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible Happy Holidays
Jong Chung President The running of the meeting was handed over to Principal Mr J. Ford, who declared all positions vacant and conducted elections for the following positions: P&C Executive President: Marissa Kelly Vice President: Position Vacant Secretary: Sarah O’Neill Treasurer: Amandeep Sidhu Committee Chairpersons The following chairpersons were nominated: Canteen Mina Jung Jennifer Kang Suzzi Kang Deborah Walker Fundraising Vaishali Dhondse, Ginu George Uniform Deirdre O’Keeffe Social Shiwangi Gupta Grants Soumi Paul Mukhopadhyay + 1 vacancy Band Position Vacant John Ford thanked the 2019 P&C and congratulated the 2020 Committee. AGM closed at 6.50pm
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