EPSOM PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER NO 29– 01/09/10 Phone Number: 03 5448 4318 School Fax Number: 03 5448 3334 Email: epsom.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.epsomps.vic.edu.au

This is a ―YOU CAN DO IT‖ school

EPSOM PALM PRESS

Cooper, Jack B, Caleb W,

Emelia, Oliver, Bree, Kait-

lyn J, Talicea, Lucy, Jes-

sica T, Branna, Jack P,

Kat, Josh, Angela

ONLY ONE WEEK UNTIL OUR VARIETY SHOW

MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

JUNIOR FOOTBALL DAY—SEPT. 17TH

HOT DOG ORDER FORM

NAME_________________________

HOT DOG AND DRINK—$2.50

EXTRA HOT DOG $1.00

ENCLOSED_________________

LIMITED SAUSAGE IN BREAD FOR SALE ON

THE DAY—$2

HELPING OUT THE REGIONAL STAFF ON THE IPAD

Dear Parents,

Our Monday assemblies are a wonderful celebration

of the achievements of the students at our school.

Please feel free to come along at 9.00am. This Mon-

day it was great to see the presentation of photos at

the gym program. These gave a terrific representation

of all of the activities the children had participated in

during the program. Thank you to Mrs Brunswick for

putting it together.

The children continue to practice hard for the school

concert next week. It is going to be a great event so

make sure you get your tickets asap.

Today we have had a number of visitors from Re-

gional Office. These visitors worked with the Grade

5/6 students to get their iPad licences. The students

did a fantastic job testing them on their knowledge of

the iPad.

Earlier this week letters went out to next year’s Prep

children regarding their orientation program. If you

know of anyone who hasn’t enrolled their child yet

please encourage them to do so as quickly as possible

so that they can be involved in the program. It is also

important that we get accurate enrolment figures for

planning for 2011.

Please note that during Term 4 AASC will be held

after school on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Enjoy the rest of your week

Kerry McGuffie

ZONE ATHLETICS Our 10,11 and 12 year old students will be compet-

ing in the Zone Athletics on Wednesday September

8th . The sports are held at the Flora Hill Athletics

Complex. Our school is in charge of running the

Sprints and High Jump and will require helpers for

the day. ( Approx 9.30 pm - 2.00pm)

Mrs Brunswick still requires about 9 help-

ers...can you help?

Junior Football Match – Last Friday of

Term 3 Family and friends are invited to attend the annual Prep,

1 & 2 football match on Friday, 17th September at Ep-

som Primary School. Highlights of the day will include:

12:00pm Hot dog lunch prepared by volunteer par-

ents. Order form on front page

Sausage sizzle for spectators—$2 sausage in bread.

Limited number of sausages.

Finals of the longest kick competition

1:00 – 1:20pm Prep Football Match.

1:20 – 1:40pm 1/2 Football Match.

1:40—2:00pm Pack up

2:00 – 2:30pm Presentations & final assembly.

With increased numbers in the Lower school some

modifications have been necessary.

There will be TWO matches played! ( A prep game

and a 1/2 game)

After the final of the Longest Kick the Prep game

will commence at 1.00pm. This will be followed by

the 1/2 game at 1.20pm.

The grade 5/6 students are assisting with the or-

ganisation and running of the day but we do need

an umpire willing to do both games. If you can

assist please notify Mrs Brunswick. The rules

are very simple! We ask that all spectators add to the atmosphere by

wearing or waving something to indicate their team.

Children are divided into red and white teams (the

school colours). In the event of wet weather we will still

have the hot dog lunch but will postpone the match.

Sue Briggs, Coordinator

DATES TO REMEMBER: Fathers Day Stall Thursday 2nd September

Parent Opinion Surveys to be returned Friday 10th September

Zone Athletics @ Flora Hill Athletics Complex Wednesday 8th September

Epsom Primary Variety Show—7.30pm Thursday 9th September

Cast Party Friday 10th September

Junior School Football Match Friday 17th September

End of Term 3 Friday 17th September

Harvest Moon Festival Saturday 18th September

Start of Term 4 Monday 4th October

EARLY NOTICE OF CAMP DATES Gr3-6 Monday 15th-Wed 17th November

Grounds Roster: This weeks gardening keys are being sent home to the Langdon and Lefevre families.

Next weeks gardening families are the Maggs and Manion families.

Epsom Variety Show – September 9th Please make sure you purchase your tickets from

the Office PRIOR to the show. Tickets are on sale

now…...

Yellow Day On 27th August our school held a “Wear Yellow for

Cancer Cure” Day. We raised $163 for this event.

Thank you for your support.

H.Miller for JSC.

Harvest Moon Festival The children in Grade 5/6 have been invited by the Golden Dragon Museum to participate in the Harvest Moon Festival on Saturday 18th September. Could parents please send per-mission forms back to school asap. The performances on the stage area will begin at 6.15pm and is expected to finish around 7.30pm.

Uniform Orders The following families have uniforms to pick

up:- King and Milne. Please note that the next

uniform order will not be submitted until Octo-

ber.

EMA

EMA cheques have arrived at school, please

come into the Office to pick up you cheque.

LOST JUMPER Last week Jaydon put his school jumper (full

zip) on a chair in the multi purpose room to

dry. If you have taken it home by mistake

please return it to Jaydon in the 5/6 room.

LOST PROPERTY

Please check the lost property...it is nearly tak-

ing over the multi purpose room. Anything left

at the end of term will be taken to the Op shop.

PARENT OPINION SURVEYS

If your family received a Parent Opinion sur-

vey, can you please return the document by

Friday September 10th. Thank you.

Office News The school asks that you have the correct

money when you are making a payment at

the office. The school does not have access

to change and does not keep a float on

school premises.

Student banking is done on Tuesdays.

Where have all our bankers gone?? Please

come and see me for more information.

If you have changed your address or phone

number/s PLEASE notify the Office. I

have been trying to contact people and have

the wrong phone number!

Fathers Day Stall

Donations of Fathers Day gifts will

still be gratefully accepted…..

Thursday September 2nd….gifts will

range from 50c to $5.

Money envelopes for the children are

being sent home today.

Football Tipping Results

A close competition between the top 6 tippers

was finally decided last weekend! Congratu-

lations to Judith Whittle who came 1st with a

score of 122 (and a Jackpot Pick 8 in round

20), Andrew Peel - 2nd on 120 and equal 3rd,

Kylie Crittenden and Kim Hampton on 118!

Please come into the Office to pick up your

winnings. Thank you to all our tippers and I

look forward to next year’s season, but in the

meantime…GO PIES!!

NETBALL VICTORIA

Netball Victoria's 2010 V/Line State Titles will be

held in Bendigo in a one - off move to celebrate the

prestigious event's 25th Anniversary.

The tournament will be hosted at the Golden City

Netball Association in Bendigo West on Saturday

2nd and 3rd October.

As part of V/Line State Titles weekend, a school

holiday netball clinic has been organised on Fri-

day October 1st from 8.30am - 3.00pm.

The clinic is for 8 - 15 year old boys and girls and

some of the Melbourne Vixens will assist.

Please contact Mrs Brunswick for an enrolment

form, if you are interested.

In January 2011, students aged 15 – 18 years, from over 20 countries will be arriving in Australia to study at local schools for 2-10 months. Opportunities exist to act as a host family in a volunteer/unpaid capacity. Hosting can be on a temporary, short or long term basis. Host families help provide our students with the chance to study and experience life in Australia. This is a great way to learn about another country and culture, establish a lifelong link to a family in another country and contribute to international goodwill. If your family can offer a friendly, sup-portive and caring home environment, contact us today. To learn more about this opportunity call Student Exchange Australia New Zealand on 1300 135 331 or visit our website. http://studentexchange.org.au/

Asthma Key Facts and Statistics

Over 2 million Australians have asthma

1 in 9 children have asthma

1 in 10 adults have asthma

Asthma can occur at any age

The cause of asthma is unknown and there is no cure

Using a spacer with a puffer is 3 times more effective at delivering the medication to your

lungs than using a puffer by itself

1 in 9 children with asthma live with a smoker

People with asthma should have a written asthma action plan but most still don’t

In primary school-aged children, asthma is more common among boys than among girls. After

teenage years, more women have asthma than men

Asthma is a common reason for hospital admissions in children under 12, with an increase in

admissions occurring two weeks after schools return from holidays

On average 8 Australians die from asthma each week

If you would like more information please call The Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 645 130 or visit www.asthma.org.au