LEADERS’ NEWS

It’s that time of year again! Tired bodies, class and sport celebrations, the angst of new classes, a new teacher and different friends, combined with the excitement and

anticipation of holidays, and in some cases, new schools.

This week we farewell our 45 Year 7 graduates, and 16 of these families leave the school for the last time. Some families have been involved with EPS for over 10 years, and we particularly thank the Brkics, Laventures, Harris, Thallas, Keloth, Heaton and O’Connor Dawkins for their long involvement in our school. We celebrated our Year 7 graduation with a dinner at The Maid of Auckland followed by a formal graduation with family, staff and local dignitaries.

There are 14 other students leaving to start school elsewhere and we wish them well.

It is always sad to say farewell to staff, and next year Ebony Drake has accepted a contract at Flagstaff Hill, Alex Yin is expecting her baby in January, and Joy Groves and Sue Boggiano are taking extended leave. Good luck and thank you to you all.

Yesterday students met their class teacher where possible for 2019, and Reports and placements have been sent home. We understand change is difficult for many people, and we encourage you to spend time with your child helping them adjust to a new situation. Staff for next year is still being confirmed, but we have included the teachers and classes we know are set ready for the start of the year. Room 3 and Room 17 (Sarah Newton and Bernie O’Connor) will move to the new building mid Term 1 on completion of ramps, cabling, carpets, etc. They will open onto our Nature Playground, and join the resident koala who has visited this week. On Monday we officially opened stage 1 of the new playground, and plan more plantings, water opportunities and interactive spaces throughout next year. On our first Pupil free day in March teachers will attend an afternoon workshop from Sticks and Twigs, providing educational play ideas to integrate into the curriculum.

I wish all students, families and staff a relaxing break, and hopefully you all get time to refresh and spend time together. Vacation Care will be operating from 7

th January, and we appreciate the excellent alternative the programme

provides for families in need of care. If you do spend time on our grounds be aware Goodstart Learning Centre are accessing our entry for landscaping in the centre, and our new building will be delivered mid January.

Kathy Papps

Last day of school Friday 14th December 2.10pm dismissal Casual clothes day – gold coin donation

DATES TO REMEMBER DECEMBER 2018

Fri 14th Last day of Term 4

2.10pm dismissal Casual Clothes day – gold coin donation

JANUARY 2019 Wed 23

rd – Fri 25th School Uniform shop open 9.30-12.30 Mon 28

th Pupil Free Day

Tues 29th First day of school for 2019

FEBRUARY 2019 Thurs 21st Year 2 ZooSnooze

Fri 22nd

Year 2 ZooSnooze Thurs 28

th Year 2 ZooSnooze

MARCH 2019 Fri 8

th Pupil Free Day

Mon 11th Adelaide Cup Holiday

Wed 13th – 15

th Year 6/7 Surf and Sun

Wed 20th – 22

nd Year 6/7 Surf and Sun

APRIL 2019 Fri 12

th Last day of Term 1

Fri 19th Good Friday

Mon 22nd

Easter Monday Mon 29

th Pupil Free Day

Tues 30th First day of Term 2

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Week 7 – THURSDAY, 13th December 2018

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OUR FAMILIES

YEAR 7 GRADUATION

Last night we celebrated the journey of our year 7 students as they get ready to undertake the next exciting chapter of their lives. These students enjoyed an evening dedicated to showcasing and recognising their achievements. As a school we are very proud of each and every one of them and the milestones that they have achieved during their time at EPS. These students performed heartfelt songs and a very well-choreographed dance which brought many a family and friend, not to mention staff to tears. Whilst they are heading off to over 10 different high schools we wish them all the best and know that the values of the Edwardstown Community will follow them throughout their future endeavours. We would like to thank the staff (past and present), parents and wider community for the care and support they have given to this cohort of students. On the night some special awards were presented, they include: Performing Arts – Caitlin L, Lila S, Tom O’C-D, Katelyn K, Poppy S Sports Awards – Dylan B, Dominic P, Lachlan W, Tom O’C-D, Luke Mc, Marwa K, Bella H French Awards – Caitlin L, Lila S, Poppy S, Luke Mc, Bella H Edwardstown Community Award – Braden H 2

nd Place – Ruksar K

David Martin Memorial Leadership Encouragement Award – Tom O’C-D Students of the year – Poppy S and Luke Mc

WALKING SCHOOL BUS WALKING SCHOOL BUS - Congratulations to Colbie, Paton, Sasha, Steffi, Keira, who have

walked to school 10 walks. They will receive a free ice block from the office any lunch time. A BIG THANK YOU to our drivers and parent helpers. Our students love their morning walks and catch up’s which is not possible without your help.

UNIFORM SHOP A BIG thank you to Jo, Ange, Nicole, Gina and Lee for helping in our uniform shop. We really appreciate your help.

SCHOOL BANKING A BIG thank you to Katrina and Jo for all their organisation and management with School Banking, much appreciated.

CANTEEN A BIG thank you to Jodie in the canteen and all her helpers.

SCHOOL SPORT A BIG thank you to Narelle for all her time and effort with organisation of School Sport. And A BIG thank you to you if you have helped in our school this year. We love parent helpers in and around our school.

2019 CLASSES – WHO IS WHERE?

CLASS RM NUMBER

TEACHER YEAR LEVEL

19 Kate Stanbury Reception

20 Isabelle Watts Reception

18 Erin Hodges Reception

6 Kendall Proud Year 1

7 Sheridan Weber Year 1

8 Robyn Collins Year 1 PUPIL FREE DAYS 2019

9 Carissa Coleman Year 2 Friday 8th March

10 Elise Davies Year 2 Monday, 29th April

11 Toni Hall/ Megan Colmer Year 2 Tuesday, 11th June

4 Rachel Bell Year 3 Friday, 6th September (show week)

5 Sam Charlton Year 4 SCHOOL CLOSURE

21 Bernie O'Connor-Dawkins Year 3/4 Monday, 4th November

22 Sarah Newton Year 3/4

1 Eva Pontikinas/Shane Atkins Year 5

2 Helena Lambrinos Year 5

13 Laura Potts Year 6/7

14 Morgan Scottney-Turbill Year 6/7

15 Martin Richards Year 6/7

16 Jordan Wallis/Vicky Bashford Year 6

LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKES AND PUDDINGS

FOR SALE Our local Lions Club are selling Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings. This year they are available from our front office if anyone is interested. Large traditional cakes - $17.00 Small traditional cake -$13.00 Traditional Christmas pudding - $13.00 Please ask at the front office for more information.

FINANCE NEWS FOR 2019

For your budgeting purposes: 2019 School Fees (Materials & Services Fee) has been set by our School Council at $370. As in previous years, there will also be a $60 Event Levy to cover some incursions and excursions for 2019. Each child’s class will use the total $60, so it is beneficial to pay this Event Levy at the commencement of the year, along with School Fees, which are due prior to the end of Term 1. PAYMENT PLANS will be extended to all families again – for all fees and charges. Make contact with me in the new year if you would like to take advantage of this easy to set up, set-&-forget option. (Remember… you receive extended credit terms if paying by formalised Payment Plan.)

I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Enjoy the change of pace! Jen Goodman Business Manager

ADVANCE NOTICE – CAMPS FOR 2019

Year 6/7 – Rms 13, 14, 15 & 16 – Surf and Sun 13th-15

th March, or 20

th – 22

nd March

Year 5 – Rms 1 & 2 – El Shaddai – 3rd

-5th June

Year 3-4 – Rms 5, 21 & 22 – Mylor – 17th – 19

th June

Year 2 – Rms 9, 10 & 11 – Zoo Snooze – either 21st, 22

nd or 28

th February

WELL DONE MIA!

Mia recently had her hair cut, a big hair cut, cutting off lots of her hair. The special thing about this hair cut was that Mia donated the hair to make specialised wigs for kids who have lost their own hair due to cancer treatments. Such a kind thought, well done Mia.

SCHOOL CONCERT FUN, THANKS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED TO

MAKE THIS NIGHT SUCH A SUCCESS.

SPORT NEWS What a great year the 2/3 girls team have had! We had tough competition against all boys teams, and girls a lot bigger and older than us but nothing stopped us! Our last game proved how much we have improved over the year. Well done team! Lucy

Congratulations to Kareena Savva for her expert coaching taking the Year 6/7 Mixed team of Amna S, Punsisi R, Poppy S, Tom O'C-D, Dominic P, Levi H and Luke McM all the way to the Grand Final. Our EPS team were victorious, defeating Clovelly Park 30-8. Well done to all the players on a fantastic game, with all players contributing to the win with their remarkable teamwork and comradery.

A SPORTING THANK YOU The final whistle has been blown, stumps have been pulled and “time” has been called on EPS After-Hours School Sports for 2018. To the individual Sport Coordinators, David Handsaker (Cricket), Stephanie Hensgen (Soccer), Larni Riley-Bell (Netball), Linda North (T-Ball), and Narelle Burns (Basketball), thank you for your commitment to all the behind the scenes work and organisation you put in over the season to ensure EPS students get to play their chosen sports. Special thanks to Jo Laird, Judy Fitzpatrick and Scott Polley, for all of your efforts behind the scenes and support to the individual coordinators. To the Coaches and Team Managers who volunteer their time, thank you for your commitment and dedication each week for trainings and game days. Without your leadership our teams would not exist, and the EPS students would not get to play school sports and learn new skills along the way. To the Referees/Umpires, thank you for your weekly support to ensure the smooth running of the games throughout the sporting season. To the Parents/Caregivers, thank you for getting your child/rens out each week to the games and trainings. Thank you to those of you that stepped up and helped on game days with scoring, time-keeping, etc. without your ongoing support school sports would not happen. To the Players, thank you for your commitment and dedication to your chosen sports. You have all represented EPS with enthusiasm and upheld the school’s values of Respect, Care and Compassion, and Doing Your Best. We trust you all have enjoyed your sports this year, and look forward to seeing many of you returning to After Hour School Sports in 2019. Shane Atkins, thank you for your leadership and support throughout the year, and stepping in when thing went above the role of a volunteer. To the After-Hours School Sports Committee members, thank you for joining me again for 2018, I look forward to working with you all again in 2019. On behalf of the After-Hour School Sports Committee, thank you to everyone that has been involved in any capacity

with EPS After Hour School Sport for 2018. Narelle Burns - EPS Sport Coordinator

EPS SPECIAL EVENT TOPS

Missing EPS Special Event Tops We are missing several EPS Special Event Tops which the senior students have borrowed for various events including Cross Country, Netball, Athletics, Volleyball, Rugby and AFL 9's. They are navy blue with yellow writing on the back and front. If you have one of these we would appreciate you returning it asap. Thanks, Sue Boggiano

PREMIER’S BE ACTIVE CHALLENGE This year we had 454 students complete the challenge which is fantastic. I would like to make special mention of the following students who have completed the challenge every year achieving Be Active For Life Bronze (7 years):- Well done to Lil, Amelie, Jackson H, Max K, Kezia, Georgia W, Amy, Aidan Y, Eddie A and Andreas. Special congratulations to Noah H who has completed 8 years and achieved Be Active For Life Silver.

Sue Boggiano - PE Teacher

COMMUNITY NEWS

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