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Term 3 Week 10 25th

September 2018

Be Learners Be Respectful Be Safe Be Responsible

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Term 3 - 2018 Fri 28 Sep K-2 Sports Day @ School

Term 4 - 2018

Mon 15 Oct Staff & Students return

Tue 23 Oct Kinder Orientation (Parent Evening) @ 7:00pm

Tue 23 Oct Kinder Orientation (Students) @ 9:15 – 11:00am

Wed 24 Oct Grandparents Afternoon

Fri 26 Oct Group Photos

Sat 27 Oct EPIC @ EPPS – Gates open at 4.30pm

Tue 30 Oct Year 4 CARES

Tue 30 Oct Kinder Orientation

Tue 30 Oct Healthy Canteen Strategy 2020 Information @ 2pm

Wed 31 Oct Year 4 CARES

Fri 2 Nov Year 6 Fun Day

Tue 6 Nov Kinder Orientation

Thu 8 Nov Collett Smart – Guest Speaker

Tue 13 Nov Kinder Orientation

Thu - Fri 15 - 16 Nov Year 3 Camp –Mowbray Park

Thu 13 Dec Yr 6 Graduation & Farewell Dinner

Mon 17 Dec Party Day

Wed 19 Dec End of Term – Guard of Honour for Yr 6

While no school can be a totally nut free environment please be considerate of the many

students here who have life threatening allergies.

For more information check out www.anaphylaxis101.com.au or

www.foodallergyaware.com.au

13-17 Emerald Street, Emu Plains NSW 2750

Phone: 4735 1233 or 4735 1256 Fax: 4735 6376

Website:http://www.emuplains-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: [email protected]

School Security No. 1300 880 021

Emu Plains School Newsletter is available on the school website

Web:http://www.emuplains-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

http://www.anaphylaxis/

mailto:[email protected]

NSW JUNIOR CHESS LEAGUE

Last week our school hosted the NSW Junior Chess League championships. Mr Birrell, an

amazingly talented group of students and three very hard working parents, represented our

school in a fine manner. Our students, as usual, played extremely well and we had one team

come very close to being in the top three. I would like to publicly acknowledge the work of

Mr Birrell who provides amazing opportunities for our students to participate in chess

tournaments. When speaking with Mr Birrell about chess, his genuine passion and excitement

for the students is clearly evident. Thank you Mr Birrell and a special mention to Mrs

Willetts, Mrs Bell and Ms Mackell for your assistance on the day.

WORKING BEE

On Sunday the P&C Working Bee was held where a number of families came along to help

beautify our school. Gardens were re-mulched, the Yarning Space was mulched, toilets

cleaned, gardens filled with new plants and the list goes on. We are fortunate to have an

amazingly supportive school community here at EPPS and this was demonstrated on Sunday.

I would like to extend a huge ‘thank you’ to every family who attended on the day, the P&C

who organised the event and Maree, our canteen manager who not only helped with the work

around the school but cooked a delicious lunch for all.

YEAR 7 SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST

Information regarding the Selective High School Placement Test, for students entering high

school in 2020 (current Year 5 students) has been sent home. If you are considering this for

your child, please adhere to the dates provided.

EXTERNAL VALIDATION

Recently our school underwent the External Validation process. This process allows us to

demonstrate through the collection and analysis of evidence and data, the outstanding work

that takes place at our school each and every day. Our External Validation team presented

bodies of evidence which they have worked incredibly hard on all year, to a panel in a two-

hour meeting. The panel was extremely impressed with what is happening at EPPS, citing the

ongoing work with our community as a real strength. This work will be available to look at in

the front office if you would like to drop in, take a seat and have a read. It is well worth taking

a look.

ANTI-BULLYING

This term our students and teachers have been engaging in some very explicit teaching and

learning around anti-bullying. I am hearing positive messages about the impact of this

learning. It is important however, to understand that it takes time for students to develop a

deep knowledge and understanding around any new learning. With this in mind a decision has

been made to extend the teaching into Term 4. Recently I worked with staff to do an annual

review of the school’s anti-bullying policy. As a staff we looked at some key documents

around anti-bullying and used these to support the development of a new policy. Once this

policy has been drafted, I will share with our school community at a P&C meeting.

Jodi Bennett

Principal


Phone: 4735 1233 or 4735 1256 Fax: 4735 6376




13-17 Emerald Street, Emu Plains NSW 2750 Phone: 4735 1233 or 4735 1256 Fax: 4735 6376



July’s book voucher goes to

HANNAH MCK – 5J

Who has shown improvement

and enthusiasm in literacy

studies.

takes pleasure in donating

July’s Smiggles voucher to

EVA W – 6J

who has demonstrated excellence,

achievement or improvement in

mathematical skills.

Milnsbridge IT Voice & Data, a

local Emu Plains company, is

proud to encourage all students of

Emu Plains Public School to shine

and achieve their potential.



Phone: 4735 1233 or 4735 1256 Fax: 4735 6376 Website:http://www.emuplains-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: [email protected]


August’s book voucher goes to

BREE T-S – 4M

Who has shown improvement

and enthusiasm in literacy

studies.

takes pleasure in donating

August’s Smiggles voucher to

DECLAN W – SK

who has demonstrated excellence,

achievement or improvement in

mathematical skills.

Milnsbridge IT Voice & Data, a

local Emu Plains company, is

proud to encourage all students of

Emu Plains Public School to shine

and achieve their potential.


ABORIGINAL EDUCATION

For the remainder of the year our students will be revising and learning words from the

Dharug language.

Dharug is our local Aboriginal language.

Words of the Week - Week 9

Budyari - Good

Wiri - Bad

These are the responses to the question Ngani - How are you?

The link below will take you to Jacinta Tobin teaching the pronunciation of the word.

http://education.abc.net.au/home#!/media/2454638/say-hello-in-dharug

Word of the Week - Week 10

Yanu - Goodbye

The link below will take you to Jacinta Tobin teaching the pronunciation of the word.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w59_MLPHubM

Please note that you may see different spellings of the words - this is due to the language

being oral and the spellings being descriptive.

MRS R DELBRIDGE

Organising Teacher

PBL UPDATE

The PBL team has been busy creating resources and lessons to share with the rest of the EPPS

staff. Each class will be learning about what PBL is and why it is important in our school.

Posters with our expectations will be displayed around the school. Teachers will be starting to

hand out “Eddie the Emerald Emus” to students who display safe, respectful and learner

behaviours in the classroom and on the playground. The “Eddie the Emerald Emus” will be

collected and put into a raffle. The students who are pulled out of the raffle will receive a

prize.


Phone: 4735 1233 or 4735 1256 Fax: 4735 6376



http://education.abc.net.au/home#!/media/2454638/say-hello-in-dharug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w59_MLPHubM


FABULOUS FEATHERDALE EXCURSION – STAGE 1

On Wednesday, Year one and Year two students looked at many animals at Featherdale

Wildlife Park. First, my nan dropped me off at the gate. I played with Evelyn, Natalie,

Georgie and Olivia until the bell rang. Then, Miss Dunn marked the roll. Then, we checked to

see if we had our hat, drink bottle, recess and lunch.

Next, we went on the bus. I sat next to Evelyn. We laughed, talked and looked out the

window. It took half an hour to get there. When we got to Featherdale, we sat in the picnic

area and ate our recess. I sat next to Evelyn. I had Smiths chips, a strawberry milk and a

yoghurt. Then, we saw ghost bats. They were brown with wings. They had pointy ears. The

ghost bats were in an enclosure. After, we saw two turtles. The turtles had long necks and

small eyes. Then, we saw an echidna. It looked like a porcupine. An echidna’s back is sharp.

It was rescued a few weeks ago. Echidnas eat termites, ants and mouse guts. After, we went to

a show. The person who spoke was Caitlin. The first animal that we saw was a shingleback

lizard. His name is Ralph. Ralph felt smooth. Ralph’s tail looked like its head. When an

animal tries to attack, he tricks it with his tail. Next, we saw a tawny frog mouth. His name is

Captain Feather Sword. He felt very smooth.

Then, we ate lunch. I had sushi for lunch. We saw different kinds of birds. Finally, we went to

the toilets. We hopped on the bus. I sat next to Evelyn. We looked out the window. We played

hand games. Then, we went in our classroom and laid on the carpet and imagined we were in

a forest.

Shania H 2D

On Wednesday, Year one and Year two students looked at lots of animals at Featherdale

Wildlife Park. First, we hopped on the first bus and we waited for the bus to leave. We went

on the highway. I sat next to Charlie and we saw so many trucks. We saw many Toll trucks.

After we arrived at Featherdale we hopped off the bus and we walked to the front shop. We

went to the picnic area to have recess. The first animals we saw were birds. Then, we saw

ghost bats and wallabies in a shelter. We saw kangaroos in an area where they can roam freely

and we could go close to them. After, we saw an echidna show. The echidnas were eating

mince and fly eggs. The person at the show said that they eat beetles like termites and ants.

Next, we walked to another show. The girl presenting the show was Caitlin. The first animal

we saw was a shingleback lizard. His name is Ralph. Ralph eats ants and other insects. Ralph

is very smart because it looks like he has two heads. The next animal we saw was a tawny

frog mouth. The tawny frog mouth was hit by a car. The third animal that we saw was a

snake. His name is Tony. The last animal we saw was a koala. His name is Leo. Next, we

went to another picnic area where we saw a turkey.

For lunch, I had toast with blackberry jam. After lunch, we saw red kangaroos, snakes, lizards

and spiders. After we saw the reptiles, we saw a dingo and a crocodile. Finally, we went to the

toilets. We sat down for about ten minutes. Then, we hopped on the bus and we went back to

school. I sat next to Charlie again. It took about half an hour to get back to school.

Jayden F 2D






Phone: 4735 1233 or 4735 1256 Fax: 4735 6376




Yesterday we went on a bus so we could get to Featherdale. It took a long time to get there.

First we saw ghost bats. They were in the dark. They were flying. Some were sleeping upside

down.

After that we saw a cockatoo. It was flying and loud. The cockatoo was flying all around.

The goanna was hard and long. It was walking. The goanna was slow.

The little penguins were so cute. They were swimming in water.

We saw almost all of the animals.

Rhys H 1LD

Yesterday I went to Featherdale and it was a long way to get there from school.

I saw a bilby. There was one and it was dark and there were not many of them in its home.

There were lots of rocks around it.

I saw a penguin. It was waddling in its cage. It jumped in the pond. It made a splash.

I saw a kangaroo. It was hopping with its joey. The joey was hopping to its mum. The

kangaroo was drinking from where the cup was.

I saw a dingo hiding in its home. We got to see its head. Then we could see its eye. It had a

home made out of rocks.

I love Featherdale.

Ellianna S 1LD


Phone: 4735 1233 or 4735 1256 Fax: 4735 6376




Last Wednesday Years1 and 2 went to Featherdale Wildlife Park on 3 different buses. The

bus ride was twenty minutes and I sat next to Riley.

When we got to Featherdale Wildlife Park we had recess on brown seats. Then we went to

look at the animals.

After that we went to a place called The Learning Burrow and someone showed us some

animals.

Then we had lunch and went back to school on the bus.

Ava W 2B

On Wednesday we went on a long trip to Featherdale for an excursion.

First we had recess with our friends and a bird tried to eat it! Then we saw the ghost bats.

After that, we saw the kangaroos. Then we went to learn about other animals.

Finally, we saw the crocodile and had our lunch and then set off back to school. It was an

awesome day!!!

Beau M 2B





HEALTHY CANTEEN STRATEGY 2020

As we move towards the implementation of the Healthy Canteen Strategy in 2020, we are

offering a session to build community awareness around the strategy.

We have organised for the Live Life Well @ School team at Nepean Blue Mountains Local

Health District to run an information session on the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy,

focusing on a whole school approach to healthy eating, including packing a healthy lunch

box, healthy fundraising and crunch and sip.

All parents and carers are invited to attend the information session to be held on Tuesday 30th

October 2018 in Room 7 at 2pm.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Lisa McDaid

School Administration Officer

WOOLWORTHS – WE SAY THANK YOU

On behalf of all our families at Emu Plains Public School we would like to say a very big

thank you to Woolworths – Centro Lennox for their continued support in generously donating

the wonderful box of fruit each week for those students in need. We truly appreciate it.

THANKS WOOLIES!





GARDENING WITH BUNNINGS

Last Wednesday a team from Bunnings came to help revive our hall garden. They prepared

the ground and assisted students to plant some native bushes. Many of these will produce

edible fruit or can be used as flavouring for meals. We would like to express our appreciation

to Bunnings for their time and donation of plants and mulch.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS

Well done to those students who recently participated in the ICAS English competition.

Students were required to identify and label a variety of language features such as similes,

synonyms and alliterations plus make inferences when reading texts from poetry through to

scientific reports. Special mention to the following students who received certificates of Merit

or above.

Year 3

Grace W Distinction

Year 4

Jeremy W Merit

Olivia B Credit

Orianna S Credit

Year 5

Adrian P Merit

Katie E Credit

Lucy F Credit

MRS M PURI

Organising Teacher

FABULOUS STAGE 3 WRITING

Sometimes I think time is trapped and it only moves around the clock because it is looking for

a way out. Or maybe that’s just me, trapped, looking for a way out, or could it be my mind?

No one knows. Nothing is predictable anymore. People think everything is impossible,

including me.

I’m Teddy Bookton and I hate my life. I am 15 and have no friends. I don’t like school and I

feel like I’m invisible, which I know I’m not, that’s the bad part. And … BANG BANG

BANG! What was that? Isn’t it Big Bill or Hilarious Harry or BAD BEN?

“Open the door! I don’t want to hurt you, I’m the time changer.”

I sit in shock. Time changer, from my dreams, time changer with brown hair, a suit and a bow

tie? I open the door slowly and it’s the same man from my dream. “Sir, can you pinch me?

YOUCH! Not that hard,” I shouted.

“I can go back in time and make it harder,” the strange man chuckled.

“Or you can go back and make it softer!” I exclaimed.

Excerpt from Lily F narrative 5J


Phone: 4735 1233 or 4735 1256 Fax: 4735 6376




LIBRARY NEWS

Welcome back Mr B!

I opened a book and I strode in. Now nobody can find me. I've left my chair, my house my

road, my town and my world behind me….. I've swallowed the magic potion, I've fought

with the dragon, dined with a king…. I opened a book and made some friends. I shared

their tears and laughter and followed their road with its bumps and bends to the happily

ever after….. I finished my book and out I came…. But I have a book inside me.

Julia Donaldson

This term we have escaped into many different worlds while exploring the books on the

Children's Book of the Year shortlist. Last week most classes voted on their favourite and

with most categories students here at EPPS agreed with the judges (titles in blue).

Congratulations to the following books that won an award this year:

Book of the Year: Early Childhood – Rodney Loses it!

Written by Michael Gerard & Illustrated by Chrissie Krebs.

Book of the Year: Picture Book – A Walk in the Bush

Written by Gwyn Perkins.

Book of the year: Young Readers – How to Bee

Written by Bren MacDibble

Thank you to all those students who came and participated in the Scavenger Hunt or the Book

Tastings in the library over the past couple of weeks. I've really enjoyed hosting these

activities.

Congratulations to the following students who have

complete the Premier’s Reading Challenge for 2018:

Emily L 2B Laura L 6J

Alison Koutzas

Teacher/Librarian (Relieving)





SAVE THE DATE

MS A GRIFFITH

Organising Teacher





TRANSITION TO SCHOOL PLAYGROUP AND

ORIENTATION FOR KINDERGARTEN 2019

We would like to invite you and your child to a “Starting School Playgroup” that will commence on

Tuesday 28th August 2018 at Emu Plains Public School.

The playgroup will be run by an Early Childhood Teacher, supplied by Penrith City Council.

Starting school can be daunting for some children and the “starting school playgroup” will be able to

develop and refine your child’s skills to help them make a smooth transition into the classroom in

2019.

The dates for playgroup and orientation this year are:

Term 3 Date Activity

Wk 6 28/8 Playgroup

Wk 7 4/9 Playgroup

Wk 8 11/9 Playgroup

Wk 9 18/9 Playgroup

Wk 10 25/9 Playgroup

Term 4 Date Activity

Wk 1 16/10 Playgroup

Wk 2 23/10 Kindergarten Orientation – Parent Information Evening 7pm in the Hall &

Kindergarten Orientation – Classroom visits with parents (day).

Wk 3 30/10 Kindergarten Orientation – Classroom visits – children only



Wk 6 20/11 Playgroup & Computer Room and Library visits

Wk 7 27/11 Playgroup Picnic Day

Come along, have some fun and get to know all about starting school at Emu Plains Public School.

Drop in when you can. The play group will run on Tuesday mornings in the school hall from

9:15 – 11am and is free.


Phone: 4735 1233 or 4735 1256 Fax: 4735 6376




P&C Presidents report

Our P&C has entered the technology era and we are now on Facebook!

To stay up to date like and follow:

Emu Plains Public School P&C Association or @EPPSPNC

Working Bee

Thank you to everyone that gave up their Sunday to beautify our school grounds job well

done! We got quite a lot achieved!

Epic@EPPS – P&C Fair & Outdoor Movie night – 27th

October Come along to our EPIC fundraising event. Tickets available

from https://trybooking.com/WPEL and are $10 each plus booking fee. TICKETS ARE

LIMITED! Get in quick!

Included in entry is Sideshow alley, craft corner, photo zone, kindifarm, mini golf and Coco

on the big, outdoor movie screen.

Food, drinks, raffle and additional items for sale at the event. Feel free to bring your own

food, but no smoking, alcohol or glass will be allowed on the grounds.

Gingerbread house decorating – Save the date!! This year we will be holding a Gingerbread house decorating fundraiser! This will be Friday

7th

December. More details to follow……

If you would like any further information or would like to get involved, we can be contacted

through Facebook messenger or email us at [email protected]

Alicia Pullen ~ President

https://trybooking.com/WPEL









P&C ANNOUNCEMENT:

Emu Plains Public School is a Sun Safe School.

To protect the eye-health of our students, School Shades sunglasses are now available in 4 sizes, colour- matched to our school uniform and labelled with our school name.

School Shades sunglasses are approved to the highest Australian UV standards and have shatterproof, poly-carbonate lenses.

Each set of tough, built-for-kids pair of sunglasses includes:

an easy-to-use ID panel

a microfibre cloth

a matching case with bag clip.

The P&C will be selling sunglasses for $15.00 per pair.

They can be purchased any morning this week near the school hall and Friday at K-2 athletics carnival.

If you would like a pair but can’t make it to school in the

morning please email the affiliate on

[email protected]

for alternative options.

$15


Have you downloaded our

SkoolBag App?

The Skoolbag App is one of our main forms of communication with our school community.

In the event of an emergency, this will be our main tool to keep you informed. If you don’t

already use the app, it would be a great idea to download it today.





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