Epping Heights NEWSLETTER · 2019-10-13 · Book Week runs from August 18th -24th (Week 5) and will...

TERM 3 | WEEK 2 | 31 July 2018

IMPORTANT DATES

Wed 1/8 Mufti Day for Thorpe only

3-6 Assembly (awards only) @1.45pmK-2 Assembly (awards only) @ 2.25pm

Wed 1/8 Drama Performance

Fri 3/8 English ICAS Competition @7.30am

Wed 8/8 Open [email protected] K,1 &2 Open [email protected] Y3,4,5,&6 Open [email protected] Picnic Recess@11am - 12 noon K-6 Assembly in hall

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NEWSLETTEREpping HeightsPublic School

Newsletter articles due COB Friday

Values for this term:

Term 3 Fairness & Care

Confidence Resilience Creativity PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

It was lovely to see our students having fun and being active at the K-2 sports carnival this morning. Children were engaged in many great activities to build their fundamental movement skills and increase their health. Thank you to those parents who came to watch and especially to those who helped. We appreciate your support. Thank you to the teachers, especially Mrs Chadwick who organised the event with our Sports in Schools partners.

IN THIS EDITION: - Principal’s report - general news, Mindset reminder, Congratulations Thorpe, Special Awards Ceremony, Open Day, New Band Directors- PSSA Report- Library News- ICAS English Competition- Canteen News - Includes Open Day Meal Deal- P&C news - Bookclub Issue 5- Classifieds- Community User Groups & Contact EHPS


Epping HeightsPublic SchoolConfidence Resilience Creativity

Does your child have the mindset to succeed?

Don’t miss our expert speaker- Tim Perkins who will be sharing how to support the development of Growth mindset in your child.

When: Wednesday 22 August 5:30p.m-6:30p.m

Where: School Hall.This session is not suitable for children so please make child care arrangements.

Please complete the slip sent home previously and return it the office box by Monday 20 August to secure a place OR email our school office.

We hope to see you at this event.



CONGRATULATIONS THORPE!Your team earnt the most house points in Term 2. This is because team mates followed our school rules. As your reward you are able to wear mufti (not uniform) this Wednesday 1st August. Please wear sensible footwear (such as sneakers or enclosed shoes. No sandals, slides or things). You must also wear a hat. Reminder:3-6 classes have dance lessons so ensure you wear appropriate clothes for this activity.

SPECIAL AWARDS ASSEMBLYThis Wednesday 1st August there will be brief additional assemblies (3-6 at 1:45p.m and K-2 at 2:25pm) to present Principal awards, Read With Me awards and class merits. Parents are welcome to attend.

OPEN DAY- PLEASE JOIN US!

Parent and families are invited to come and celebrate Education week with us.When? Wednesday 8 August, 2018

What? 9:10-9:50am Yr K,1 & 2 Open classrooms 9:50-10:30am Yr 3,4,5 & 6 Open classrooms 10:30-11:00am Bring a picnic recess to share with your child in the playground. 11:00-12:00pm K-6 assembly in hall with performances by extra-curricular groups.Vocal Enrichment group, Yr 1-2 choir, Yr 3-6 choir, Stage 2 performance dance, Stage 3 performance dance, Intermediate band.

We hope you will join us for this special event.

Thank you to Ms Gao & Ms Kulshrsths for these translations!

特邀家长和家庭成员来与我们一起欢庆教育周。

何时？ 2018年 8月 8日，星期三

何事？上午 9:10-9:50 预备班，1和 2年级各开放教室

上午 9:50-10:30 3,4,5和 6年级各开放教室

上午 10:30-11:00 带份小吃和您的孩子在草场共进早茶

上午 11:00-12:00 预备班-6年级学校礼堂集会与课外活动小组演出

声乐提高组，1-2年级合唱队，3-6年级合唱队，中年级（Stage 2）演出舞

蹈队，高年级（Stage 3）演出舞蹈队，中级乐队。

我们敬候您参与此次特别的活动。

梅根·布拉德可可夫人

校长



MEET OUR NEW BAND DIRECTORS As you are aware last term our panel appointed 2 Band Directors. As they are now part of our school community, we thought you might like to hear about them through an excerpt from their cover letters..

MR WILLIAM ENDICOTT- INTERMEDIATE BAND“I have previously completed a Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance major), at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney and have since gained extensive practical teaching experience in both group and individual lessons, as well as conducting over the last 10 years…. I would also be able to draw upon my extensive performance experience with ensembles across various musical styles including jazz, orchestral, Latin, musical theatre, pop, rock and opera amongst others in this role to inspire students’ appreciation of a variety of musical styles.

I am enthusiastic about inspiring students to love learning music and always strive to challenge students whilst making lessons enjoyable. I also demonstrate effective self-management skills in coordinating appropriate lesson and development plans, and managing relevant administrative tasks. I have built strong professional relationships with relevant band committees and parents.

I am a passionate about teaching music and am committed to providing a disciplined and enjoyable environment for students to improve their ensemble performance skills and encourage the importance of working as a team.”

MRS LINDA BILLINGHAM“I am a passionate, skilled musician and practised educator, with broad experience in music performance, conducting and teaching. I would bring to this role a strong ability to impart my love of music to equip and inspire young musicians, along with my clear communication skills, proficiency in administration and thorough understanding of the school system.

Since completing my Bachelor of Music (Music Education) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2011, I have conducted various bands and ensembles, from beginner to professional, taught classroom Music for K-12

सभी अिभभावको ंएवं प�रवारो ंको िश�ा स�ाह (एजुकेशन वीक) हेतु िनमंत्रण िदनांक:- बुधवार ८ अग�, २०१८ समय �परेखा:- ९:१०-९:५०am--. Yr k१ & २open classroom ९:५०-१०:३०am Yr ३,४,५ & ६. open classroom १०:३०-११:००am अपने ब�े/ब�ो के साथ िपकिनक मनाने हेतु खा� सामग्री �ेग्राउंड म� लाये।

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वोकल एन�रचम�ट सम� ,Yr १-२ choir, Yr ३-६,stage २नृ� प्र�ुित ,stage ३ नृ� प्र�ुित,intermediate band

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प्रधानाचाय� मेगन ब्रीडक�रक


Epping HeightsPublic SchoolConfidence Resilience Creativityand continued my own involvement as a performer with the French horn and voice.I am currently a partner of the business, “Tallowdale Music”, which promotes Australian Art Music and collaborates with professional musicians to record and perform music composed by my husband, Jonathan Billingham, as well as other artists.I taught full time at Turramurra High School, programming and teaching Music for years 7-12, conducting the choral groups and coordinating the wide schedule of Music excursions and incursions. Prior to this, I taught Music for K-6 and conducted choirs for Years 5-8 at William Clarke College in 2012. I am enthusiastic about working with students, challenging and encouraging them to continually improve their musical skills. Essential to the growth of any musical program is providing rich, significant musical opportunities that extend students’ appreciation and understanding of their art, connecting it with the ‘real world’ through meaningful performance settings and interaction with other musicians.”

MS MEGAN BRIDEKIRKPRINCIPAL

PSSA REPORT:Last Friday, Epping Heights took two senior and two junior teams to compete in round 10 of the PSSA competition. All teams looked dashing in their new representatives uniforms. Coaches are seeing great improvements and sportsmanship throughout. Well done! Stage 2 played against West Pennant Hills and Stage 3 played against Beecroft. Results are as follows:

Junior Teams Senior TeamsTee-ball NetballGirls Drew 11-11 A Team Lost 5-18Boys Won 17-16 B Team Lost 4-25Soccer SoccerGirls Won 4-2 A Team Drew 1-1Boys Lost 2-8 B Team Won 5-1

We look forward to our final few weeks of a great first season of PSSA. MRS SARAH BUWALDAPSSA COORDINATOR

LIBRARY NEWSThe Premier’s Reading Challenge The PRC closes on August 31. Please make sure you have logged the books you have read on the website https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html

You can log in via the link on your student portal or directly via the new-look website above, using your school username and password. Please ask your teacher if you are not sure.K-2, I have logged the books we have read together in library lessons. If you have been at our school all year you will have already qualified for a certificate. New K-2 students will still need to log their own.

MS ReadathonIf you would like to participate in the MS Readathon you can register under our school via the following website https://www.msreadathon.org.au/register2018 and follow the prompts. Please

note that all payments are made via the organisation not via the school office.



Book Week This year’s theme is “Find Your Treasure”. Book Week runs from August 18th -24th (Week 5) and will be jam-packed with events including visiting authors (paid for by the library), a

book fair and book character parade. Come and check out our library displays!

Happy Reading!MRS CHARLENE WILMOTLIBRARIAN

REMINDER – ENGLISH COMPETITION FRIDAY 3 AUGUST 7.30AM

Students are required to arrive at school promptly at 7.30am. The administrative procedures will commence at this time and the competition will commence at 7.45am.The competition will be held in the following classrooms:Year 3: 5D classroom (Mrs Dyer’s classroom)Year 4: 5/6J classroom (Mr Johnston’s classroom) Year 5: 5L classroom (Mrs Buwalda’s classroom)Year 6: 6H classroom (Mrs Hallett’s classroom)Each student is required to bring a 2B or B pencil and an eraser. Dictionaries and electronic translators are not permitted.Classroom teachers have a list of students who have paid to do the English Competition.

MISS JOANNE SMITHCOMPETITION COORDINATOR



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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.

... for at least 4 days after the

rash appears.Glandular Fever (Mononucleosis, EBV infection)

Symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, tiredness, swollen nodes.

... unless they’re feeling unwell.

Hand,FootandMouth Disease (HFMD)

Generally a mild illness caused by a virus, perhaps with afever, blisters around themouth,on thehandsand feet, and perhaps the nappy area in babies.

... until all blisters have dried.

Hayfever(Allergic rhinitis) caused byallergy topollen (fromgrasses, flowers and trees), dust mites, animal fur or hair, mould spores, cigarette smoke

Sneezing, a blocked or runny nose (rhinitis), itchy eyes, nose and throat, headaches.

... unless they feel unwell or

are taking a medication which makes them sleepy.

Head lice or nits*(Pediculosis)

Itchy scalp, white specks stuck near the base of the hairs; lice may be found on the scalp.

... while continuing to treat head

lice each night. Tell the school.

Too sick for school?



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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.

Influenza Sudden onset fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, muscle aches and headaches.

... until well.

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.

Slapped Cheek Syndrome (Parvovirus B19 infection, fifth disease, erythema infectiosum)

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



FRIDAY SPECIAL SUSHI ROLLS : Vegetarian

Tuna

Teriyaki chicken

BABY ROLLS (8pieces) : Cucumber

Tuna

Teriyaki chicken

$ 3.50 each

SUSHI ORDERS FOR FRIDAY MUST BE PLACED BY THURSDAY AT 12PM

NO SUSHI ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN ON FRIDAY



Education Day Wednesday 8th August, 2018

The canteen will be open to Parents and Carers and will be offering the following menu:

Barista coffee Cakes Regular $3.00 Banana bread $3.00 Large $3.50 Mango and coconut bread $3.00 Hot chocolate $2.50 Pear and Raspberry bread $3.00 Tea $2.50 Homemade muffins $1.50 Homemade cakes $2.50

Drinks Water $2.00

Sparkling water $2.50 Juice poppers $2.00 Juice bottles $3.50 Flavoured milk $2.20 Assorted sandwiches, wraps, gourmet pies and sausage rolls.

Come to meet us


BOOK CLUB – ISSUE 5 ORDERS DUE THURSDAY 9TH AUGUST

Book Club Issue 5 catalogues are being sent home today – if you don’t have one and would like one the School Office has spare copies, or you can view it online at http://www.scholastic.com.au/schools/bookclub/assets/pdfs/bc518.pdf

At Epping Heights PS, the P&C coordinates Book Club and every order earns 20% back in Rewards dollars for the school to spend on books and classroom resources.

Please use our preferred ordering method, Book Club LOOP for parents.LOOP ordering will remain open until 10:00pm on Thursday 9th August 2018.

Cash orders will be accepted for those unable to use LOOP.Correct money and order form must be submitted to the letterbox in the school office labelled “Book Club” by 3:00pm on Thursday 9th August 2018. Late orders may not be processed.

DO NOT give orders to your child’s class teacher. Thank you for your support.

Enquiries can be sent to [email protected]

MONICA SETOBOOK CLUB COORDINATOR



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Community User Groups at Epping Heights PS

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

Chess Class (Syd Academy of Chess)

Monday 3.10pm Brett Tindall 9745 1170

Zumba Class Monday 7.30pm Alicia Speer 0414 266 101

Guitar Lessons (VIP Music) Tuesday Morning Urszula Koh 9411 3122

Keyboard Lessons (VIP Music)

Tuesday Morning Urszula Koh 9411 3122

Mandarin Class (Happy Chinese)

Wednesday 3.15pm Nancy Zhou 0433 589 696

Art Class (Art Platform) Friday 3.15pm Fergus Tam 0412 168 198

Karate Class (Australia’s Youth Self Defence)

Saturday Morning Matt Klein 9904 5667

Parker Coaching College Saturday All day Rebecca Parker 0413 364 321

Peking Chinese Language Class

Saturday Afternoon Min Hua Li 0406 949 894

Punjabi Lessons Sunday Morning Narian Singh 0405 217 446

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