Issue 38, 22nd December 2017 At EHPS we value: Friendliness, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect, and Persistence PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Dear parents and guardians, Farewell to 2017 As we come to the end of another year it is very mely to think of the many successes in and outside of the classroom. Academically our children have connued to succeed in numerous ways. NAPLAN and ICAS results, compeons in Art, Science Talent Search, Mulmedia and Indonesian. In sport we have had a very successful year having excellent results in Swimming, Athlecs, Cross Country, and many inter school sporng events. Special days such as Grandparents Day, Aladdin and Book Week, camps, as well as interesng educaonal excursions and incursions have made sure that posive learning experiences occurred outside of formal lesson me. The focus on children reaching their personal goals has always been a priority. I would like to thank our School Councillors, led by Kristen Steer, who contribute to the governance of the school and support and oversee the school’s direcon, policy and planning. Thanks also to the PFA, led by Andrea Fyfe and the PFA Commiee for organising amazing school events for students and supporng so many others. Thank you again to all the parents and helpers that work in the school. Without your help we would be much the poorer. And finally I would like to thank our dedicated and hardworking staff (non-teaching and classroom) who have contributed to the success of Essex Heights PS in 2017. Their professionalism and the high level of care shown to all of our students are all highly valued and acknowledged by our community. … connued CALENDAR December Fri 22 ................ Last day Term 4 - 1.30pm dismissal January Mon 29 ............. Term 1 begins - Student Free Day Tue 30 ............... EHPS Student Free Day Wed 31 ............. Years 1 to 6 students start school Wed 31 ............. Prep SEA interviews February Thu 1-Tue 6 ....... Prep SEA interviews Tue 6 ................. PFA Meeng Wed 7 .............. Prep students start (finish at 1.30pm) Thu 8-Fri 16 ....... Prep students 9am to 2.30pm Mon 19 ............. Prep students commence full me Fri 23 ................ EHPS Student Free Day March Tue 6 ................. PFA AGM Mon 12 ............. Labour Day public holiday Thu 29 ............... Term 1 ends - 2.30pm dismissal April Mon 16 ............. Term 2 starts Wed 25 ............. ANZAC Day public holiday June Mon 11 ............. Queen’s Birthday public holiday Fri 29 ................. Term 2 ends - 2.30pm dismissal July Mon 16 ............. Term 3 starts September Fri 7 .................. EHPS Student Free Day Fri 21 ................. Term 3 ends - 2.30pm dismissal October Mon 8 ............... Term 4 starts November Tue 6 ................. Melbourne Cup public holiday December Fri 21 ................. Term 4 ends - 1.30pm dismissal Students do not aend school on public holidays or student free days. 2018 Term Dates Term 1: 29 January* to 29 March Term 2: 16 April to 29 June Term 3: 16 July to 21 September Term 4: 8 October to 21 December * 29 January is a state wide student free day. EHPS student free days: 30 January, 23 February and 7 September. COMPASS PARENT PORTAL hps://essexheightsps-vic.compass.educaon Essex Heights Primary School 22-30 Essex Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Telephone: (03) 9807 4944 Fax: (03) 9888 2249 [email protected]www.essexheightsps.vic.edu.au Principal: Mr George Perini Office Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday during school terms. The Office will close today, 22nd December 2017, and will reopen on Monday 29th January 2018.
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Issue 38, 22nd December 2017
At EHPS we value: Friendliness, Honesty, Inclusiveness, Respect, and Persistence
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Dear parents and guardians,
Farewell to 2017
As we come to the end of another year it is very timely to think of the many successes in and outside of the classroom. Academically our children have continued to succeed in numerous ways. NAPLAN and ICAS results, competitions in Art, Science Talent Search, Multimedia and Indonesian. In sport we have had a very successful year having excellent results in Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, and many inter school sporting events. Special days such as Grandparents Day, Aladdin and Book Week, camps, as well as interesting educational excursions and incursions have made sure that positive learning experiences occurred outside of formal lesson time. The focus on children reaching their personal goals has always been a priority.
I would like to thank our School Councillors, led by Kristen Steer, who contribute to the governance of the school and support and oversee the school’s direction, policy and planning. Thanks also to the PFA, led by Andrea Fyfe and the PFA Committee for organising amazing school events for students and supporting so many others.
Thank you again to all the parents and helpers that work in the school. Without your help we would be much the poorer.
And finally I would like to thank our dedicated and hardworking staff (non-teaching and classroom) who have contributed to the success of Essex Heights PS in 2017. Their professionalism and the high level of care shown to all of our students are all highly valued and acknowledged by our community.
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CALENDAR December Fri 22 ................ Last day Term 4 - 1.30pm dismissal
January Mon 29 ............. Term 1 begins - Student Free Day Tue 30 ............... EHPS Student Free Day Wed 31 ............. Years 1 to 6 students start school Wed 31 ............. Prep SEA interviews
February Thu 1-Tue 6 ....... Prep SEA interviews Tue 6 ................. PFA Meeting Wed 7 .............. Prep students start (finish at 1.30pm) Thu 8-Fri 16 ....... Prep students 9am to 2.30pm Mon 19 ............. Prep students commence full time Fri 23 ................ EHPS Student Free Day
March Tue 6 ................. PFA AGM Mon 12 ............. Labour Day public holiday Thu 29 ............... Term 1 ends - 2.30pm dismissal
April Mon 16 ............. Term 2 starts Wed 25 ............. ANZAC Day public holiday
June Mon 11 ............. Queen’s Birthday public holiday Fri 29 ................. Term 2 ends - 2.30pm dismissal
July Mon 16 ............. Term 3 starts
September Fri 7 .................. EHPS Student Free Day Fri 21 ................. Term 3 ends - 2.30pm dismissal
October Mon 8 ............... Term 4 starts
November Tue 6 ................. Melbourne Cup public holiday
December Fri 21 ................. Term 4 ends - 1.30pm dismissal
Students do not attend school on public holidays or student free days.
2018 Term Dates Term 1: 29 January* to 29 March Term 2: 16 April to 29 June Term 3: 16 July to 21 September Term 4: 8 October to 21 December * 29 January is a state wide student free day. EHPS student free days: 30 January, 23 February and 7 September.
Office Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday during school terms. The Office will close today, 22nd December 2017, and will reopen on Monday 29th January 2018.
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Year 6 Graduation
This week our Year 6 students celebrated the end of their primary education at Essex Heights. Tuesday was a truly marvellous day. The Graduation Committee did an amazing job in organising all aspects of the day. The luncheon and the setup of the Hall was spectacular, and the evening celebration was touching and inspiring. Our Year 6 students were once again the stars of the show. As they leave Essex Heights for the last time today we wish them every success in the future and implore them to always have Essex Heights PS close to their hearts. Finally, a huge thank you to the staff and all of the parents who helped to make this day so special for the Graduating Class of 2017. Good Luck and Best wishes to you all!!
December 22nd ........ Noah N Bryan K Isla P Hudson B 23rd ........ Michael G Olivia S 24th ........ Isabelle N Michael C 25th ........ Romesh G
January 1st ....... Alma Z 2nd ........ Emily L 3rd ........ Joyce X 4th ........ Alison S Darcy K 5th ........ Edward P 6th ........ Leo D 7th ........ Jill X 8th ........ Stefan V 9th ........ Ethan B 11th ........ Senuggwon H 12th ........ Jack S Jennifer M 14th ........ Zoe S Summer B Joshua M Ummehani V Janita L 15th ........ Daniel S 16th ........ Aidan S 17th ........ Harmony B Jim S 18th ........ Tylor Z
February 1st ....... Aadit M 2nd ........ Eddie F Ava B
26th ....... Anita W Marcus R 27th ....... Jonathan Z Jessica P Tanisha K 28th ....... Hina M 30th ....... Jamie R 31st ....... Erin M Jiaxuan C
19th ....... Maya P Krisha K Grace H Ryan G 20th ....... Mason G Adele D Rafa S 21st ....... Eleni A 22nd ........ Huzaifa A Ilysa D 23rd ........ Max P Oliver S Gaurav J 25th ....... Zoe S 26th ....... Celeste V 29th ....... Celine L 30th ....... Terry B Alexandra K Ethan N William C Abby S Jake S
31st ....... Sophia M
A Visit from Santa
On Wednesday afternoon our Prep classes had an extraordinary visit from Santa. We were all so surprised that he took the time to deliver individual letters to every Prep student. A few of the children actually ‘saw him’ oh so briefly at the front of the school. Ina found the parcel of letters out the front!! They were so cold ……. they must have come from the North Pole!! The children were so lucky and happy to have Santa reply to the letters they had sent earlier in the year!!! How special!!
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2018 Dance Program and Concert
We are looking forward to our Dance Program and Concert which will take place in Terms 1 and 2 of next year. This is an exciting event that is part of our Health and PE Program and involves all students from Prep to Year 6. It encourages students to work collaboratively while increasing their understanding of timing and movement to music. It also includes a Performing Arts focus, with speaking parts allocated to senior students who are keen to act!
Students will participate in eight 30 minute group dance sessions (one session per week). These sessions will begin early in Term 1 2018.
The approximate cost of the program will be in the vicinity of $25 per student.
The Program will culminate in a spectacular dance concert at Forest Hill Secondary College in Term 2 (7th & 8th May 2018). Please look out for further details early next year.
I wish everyone in our community a safe and Merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.
George Perini Principal
COMPASS: STUDENT REPORTS
Semester 2 2017 reports were published on Compass on Wednesday.
Families of Year 6 students and students leaving EHPS at the end of the 2017 school year are reminded to download a copy of all your child’s reports from Compass and save them externally so you can access them in the future before the end of this school year.
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2017
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PREP L BRICKS FOR KIDZ LEGO INCURSION
Thank you to Belinda Wu for sharing this LEGO program with Prep L this morning! The children had fun following instructions to make a merry-go-round.
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Showcase DVD and USB Orders
Showcase DVD and USB order, produced by Quantem, have been delivered and distributed - enjoy!
National Songwriting Competition 2018
Music: Count Us In (MCUI) is Australia’s biggest school initiative; celebrating music and music education across the country. At Essex Heights, we are lucky enough to have had a past student involved in the writing of the 2015 Song. The Music: Count Us In National Songwriting Competition is currently open to help find the writers of the 2018 Program Song. Students must write a song to a brief to have their entry/entries considered.
We will use the MCUI National Songwriting Competition to help us write the 2018 Program Song. A small group of finalists will be selected to work in collaboration with each other, Program Ambassador John Foreman OAM and our 2018 Program Mentor at our 2018 Songwriting Workshop. Past Mentors have included Marcia Hines, Jay Laga’aia, Taylor Henderson and Katie Noonan.
The program song will be learned and performed by students of all ages and abilities. They are looking for song entries written by students that are catchy, optimistic and upbeat. Your song should be positive and not too tricky. It can be in any style or genre but remember to consider what will be popular amongst young people all over the country. Send a submission that demonstrates your ability to write for young people.
Sunday 24th December .......... Millan family Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who have put the recycling bins out throughout this year - your assistance has been much appreciated: McKindley, Ziv, Richards, Millan, Hoemann, and Thomas families.
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PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday, Andrea F
Secondhand Uniforms
Are you leaving Essex Heights and will no longer need your uniform?
If so, please remember our Secondhand Uniform Stall would love your preloved items; your donations could help a new family get off to a great start.
Donations can be made at any time, simply place your bag of pre-loved items, marked "donations" in a lost property box. Please remember to remove your child's name from the items, and please no "old" logo items or stained or torn items!
Thank You
This year the PFA with the support of the Essex Heights community has raised approximately $25,000. These funds will be used by the school in 2018 to upgrade the senior playground area and equipment, provide additional outdoor seating, Springboards into Comprehension for Year 1, and Music performance tops.
I would like to thank everyone that helped achieve this wonderful result. To the PFA Committee thank you for your tireless efforts and dedication. I would especially like to mention Andrea Jordan for her amazing contribution over the last seven years, you will be greatly missed.
Vacation/Holiday Care & Student-Free Day: 7.00am to 6.00pm Phone: 9807 2615
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
The Essex Heights Primary School Before and After Care program depends on the support of many people within the community. I would like to thank those people that are associated with the program and work hard to ensure that it is an integral component of the Essex Heights culture.
Mr Perini, Ms Kuehlich, Ms Wilson and Mr Wooster - thank you for unwavering support and measured advice. Your adherent guidance is essential to the program maintaining its high level of excellence.
Thank you to Mrs McCann and Mrs George for their ongoing support and hard work. They provide the program with the necessary platforms for a wide range of areas pertaining to the programs operations.
I would like to thank the program’s staff. Everyday they do an outstanding job ensuring your children are safe and happy. They are a group of honest, decent, diligent and caring people who have an enormous investment in your children’s development. It is such a pleasure work with such quality people. Well done team!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you to the Essex Heights Primary School Council and the BASC Committee for their commitment and encouragement for the programs development. I am so grateful for your vision, support and total commitment to the success of this program. Our community is fortunate to have such high quality people guiding and nurturing the Essex Heights Primary School ethos.
Thank you to the parents and children of the Essex Heights Primary School community for your support and encouragement throughout the year. You are a caring and nurturing community that enables the program to provide the highest quality care. It is a rewarding honour and privilege to be part of the Essex Heights Primary School Community.
Thank you all!!!!!! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you, Paul Davis
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We look forward to welcoming our returning and new students in 2018: Years 1 to 6 students on Wednesday 31st January
