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WELCOME BACK TO 2019 AT ELEEBANA PS

Welcome to our first full length Endeavour newsletter for 2019.

Our year is off to a wonderful start. Only a few weeks in we have already seen excellence in

classrooms, in leadership and in sporting arenas.

Kindergarten have settled beautifully into ‘big school’ and are proudly celebrating their new

learning. While in classrooms K-6, our teachers are collecting data and analysing learning

progress to ensure all students are achieving their personal benchmarks. Mrs Webster and

her team are hard at work providing targeted intervention to support student learning, and

our Gifted and Talented groups are just about to commence.

Our Creative and Performing Arts programs have started strongly. Under Ms Wingrove’s

expert guidance, our school Bands are in full swing. Staff and students are also busy with

the preparations for our 2019 Starstruck and the Spotlight performances.

In these first weeks we have enjoyed our Swimming Carnival, Zone Carnival and Zone

selections for individual sports; and while there will detailed information about our

students' recent achievements later in the newsletter, suffice to say our school is very proud

of the high levels of participation, sportsmanship and tenacity of our students. We

congratulate all those who have achieved personal bests in those competitions.

SCHOOL WORKS

We have some fairly significant works in the pipeline here at Eleebana PS.

A major integration project constructing an access ramp into our bottom Infants playground

is due to begin, with work likely to begin before the end of term. Meanwhile the tender

process for the artificial turf and landscaping plans for the top playground will end soon and

we are hopeful that works will begin soon thereafter. Finally, the Kindergarten block will be

re-carpeted and re-painted in upcoming months.

WORKING BEE

Our first Working Bee for 2019 will be held on

Sunday 10th March 8:30am-1pm.

Morning tea will be supplied.

Come along, bring the children and let's make our school grounds beautiful.

Enquiries, please contact Marie on 0411980290

ELEEBANA ENDEAVOUR Issue 1 February 2019

EXCELLENCE CARE AND COOPERATION ENDEAVOUR

March Dates 2019

Date Activity –

Who/What/When/Where

Mon 25/02

John Fleming @EPS

Wed & Thurs

27-28/02 Whole School Photos

Fri 3/03

Community Clean Up Australia Day

Lions Park Eleebana 9-11am

Wed 6/03

Zone Basketball

Week 7 11-15/03

Wellbeing Week

Mon & Tues

11-12/03 Riding the waves Y6

Wed 13/03

Zone Netball Zone Soccer

Zone Rugby League

Wed 13/03

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Excursion

Wed 13/03

Lunchbox Audit

Thurs 14/03

Selective High School Placement Test

Thurs 14/03

School Disco

Thurs 14/03

Kinder Parents Info Evening

Occupational Therapist

Fri 15/03

Bully No Way Day Wear Odd Socks

Tues 19/03

Junior Knights Knock Out

Wed 27/03

PSSA Rugby League

Thurs 28/03

Cross Country Colour Run

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CLASSES 2019

In 2019 Eleebana Public School is offering 23 grade-based classes. Due to staff leave and several school-based initiatives, there are

several classes with a team-teaching arrangement. I would like to assure parents that our teachers work very hard to establish high

levels of consistency and team work in these classrooms to ensure seamless curriculum delivery and promote the most positive

outcomes for their students.


KN Mr Rob Nicoll

KH Ms Tracey Haggerty

KJ Ms Jordan Hill

KE Ms Jane Evans

1BH Ms Sarah Burtenshaw AP (rel)& Ms Michelle Harvey

1OM Ms Elisa O’Keeffe & Ms Susan McRae

1D Ms Lauren Devereux

2M Ms Sophia McCloy

2H Ms Audrey Harradine

2GS Ms Kate Goudie & Ms Rhea Stephens

3BP Ms Carly Blair & Ms Kerry Philips

3B Ms Jaqui Bourne

3JB Ms Carla Jones & Ms Cathy Buckton

4BT Mr Dean Burrows & Ms Alice Tobey

4CW Ms Kim Croft AP & Ms Kaylah Frogson

4W Ms Courtney Wingrove

5L Mr Sean Lawrence

5S Ms Bianca Stevenson

5FL Ms Jodi Fittock & Ms Lyn Lee

5K Mr Eathen Kibble

6M Mr Luke Murrell AP

6F Ms Lauren Fletcher

6C Ms Laura Crowley

PE / Wellbeing Mr Nathan May AP

Library Ms Jenna Hopper & Ms Vicki Shearman

LaST (Ms Marilyn Dawson- leave) Mr Matthew Koutnick (rel)

Intervention Ms Andrea Webster AP

SLSO

Ms Amanda Veale, Ms Barbara Tilley, Ms Cathy Sjostedt, Ms Denise Churchill, Ms Erin Woolston, Ms Jane Soorley Ms Janelle Wooding, Mr Justin Klowss, Ms Rebecca Langham, Ms Tanya Fisher, Ms Tracie Johnson

Office Staff

Ms Nadine Masia Ms Sally Leonard Ms Sue Selby (Ms Cherryl Weir-leave) SAM TBA

GA Mr Paul Rooker

Deputy Principal Mr Carl Leonard

Principal Ms Lucinda Farrell

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APPROACHING THE SCHOOL

From time to time parents or other members of the school community may need to approach the school. It is therefore necessary to have procedures in place to ensure a safe and harmonious school environment is maintained. The best results flow from working together.

These guidelines are to:

Provide a guide in order that concerns are dealt with in an open and fair manner.

Ensure the rights of parents, students and teachers are respected and upheld

Support sensitivity and confidentiality

Help resolve problems smoothly and effectively

On occasion concerns may cause frustration and anxiety. At such times it is always important to organise an appointment to talk with school staff in an unhurried and confidential atmosphere.

Please note: No parent should directly approach another person’s child. The school will deal with issues between students. Please see us with any concerns.

WHO SHOULD I SEE?

CONTACTING STAFF

We want to make sure that we are able to give any concerns our full attention as well as the confidentiality they deserve. For this

reason please understand that in most cases staff will not be available to discuss an issue of any depth without first organising an

appointment. To arrange a time to see a member of our staff please use the contact details below.

CLASS TEACHERS: Approach the teacher in person to make an appointment, or contact School Office (ph: 49468927 or email

[email protected]) and the teacher will get back to you.

GRADE SUPERVISORS: Contact School Office (ph: 49468927 or email [email protected]) to make an appointment. The Supervisor will get back to you. Kinder & Year 1 Ms Burtenshaw;

Year 2 Mr May;

Years 3 & 4 Ms Croft;

Years 5 & 6 Mr Murrell

Wellbeing K-2 Mr May;

Wellbeing 3-6 Mr Murrell

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL or PRINCIPAL: Contact School Office, call 49468927 or email [email protected] to make an

appointment.

CONCERN APPROPRIATE ACTION

The academic progress of a child Contact the class teacher to arrange a suitable time to discuss any issues

The welfare of a child Contact your child’s teacher. For more serious concerns you might also follow up with the Grade and/or Wellbeing Supervisor or the Principal

Actions of other students Contact the class teacher for a classroom problem. Contact the Wellbeing Supervisor for a playground problem

School policy or practice Contact the Office to arrange an appointment with the Principal

Actions of a staff member Contact the office to arrange a suitable time to talk to the staff member involved or make an appointment to discuss your concerns with the Principal

Change in or concern around student healthcare needs

Conact the Deputy Principal and Wellbeing Supervisor to discuss any issues

Change in student details For changes in address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, custody details, etc, please contact the school Office


mailto:[email protected]



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SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS

ZONE & REGIONAL SWIMMING

A great two days at the Charlestown Pool, saw EPS

have one of its most successful zone carnivals in the

last 10 years.

A team of 38 participated in almost every event at the

carnival and as usual showed fantastic sportsmanship

and encouragement of others. As a result of our

fantastic swimming we have 12 students who will

participate at the Hunter Swimming Carnival on the

5th March. Congratulations to the following students:

Billy H, Jordan G, William L, Nicholas G, Imogen J,

Joshua G, Abbey H, Ashley A, Layla KB, Matilda B,

Amelia B, Yotam S, Charlie B, Williams J and Cruz H.


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ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS

PETITION TO REDUCE PLASTICS

To coincide with Clean Up Australia Day this week students across the school will be learning about the need to reduce plastic

consumption. Experts estimate that by the time our Eleebana students are adults there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish.

Students will also be given the opportunity to sign a petition to the government calling for legislation to reduce plastic over the next

few years. If you would also like to sign the petition please call into the office.

RECYCLING INTIATIVES at ELEEBANA PS

Last year at Eleebana we recycled a variety of waste materials with a company called Terracycle, earning money that was donated to a

Sea Turtle cause. This will continue in 2019.

Waste materials that can be sent include:

any brand of oral care products, including toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes and cartons, floss containers (no electric toothbrushes

please).

coffee pods – only moccona, l’or and dolce gusto pods at the moment.

any brand of beauty products: Cosmetics packaging such as used lipstick and lip gloss, mascara, eye shadow, bronzer,

foundation, eyeliner, eye shadow, lip liner, and concealer packaging.

Hair care packaging such as used shampoo and conditioner bottles and caps, hair gel tubes and caps, hair spray and hair

treatment packaging.

Skin care packaging such as lip balm, face moisturiser, face and body wash soap dispensers and tubes, body and hand lotion

dispensers and tubes and shaving foam packaging.

Any brand of dish care and air care products. Dishwashing liquid bottles (including caps), Dishwashing tablets flexible packaging

(including snap locks and zip locks), Air freshener aerosol cans and spray bottles (including spray and trigger heads), Plug-in air

fresheners and refills (including plastic outer packaging), Clip-on car fresheners and refills (including plastic outer packaging).

Australia Post Prepaid Mailing Satchels & Padded Mailing Satchels

All items need to be taken to 3BP classroom before school.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY IN OUR COMMUNITY

Join us on Sunday 3rd March as we work to Clean Up our

local community working in the Lions Park in Eleebana.

Families are encouraged to meet up there at 9am to join in

the nation wide efforts to ‘Keep Australia Beautiful’.

Remember to bring gloves and a garbage bag and don’t

forget to Slip, Slop, Slide and Slap!


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SCHOOL PHOTOS

Our School Photos will be taken on Wednesday and Thursday 27th -28th February.

Students are expected to wear full formal school uniform for the school photos.

The formal uniform includes the blue button up shirt for boys and the tunic for girls. If students do not have these uniform items the

new unisex polo shirt is appropriate.

This year all ordering is online, please see information below.

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Bullying. No Way!

Take Action Every Day

On Friday 15th March, our school will “Take a Stand Together” to

mark the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence.

Eleebana Public School says “Bullying. No Way!” all year round. We

are dedicated to supporting our students and creating a safe and

supportive school environment free from bullying.

Wear Odd Socks

To further mark this day, we ask that all students wear Odd Socks

(with their normal uniform) to symbolise inclusion and diversity in

our school community.

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