Author: Eileen Herridge

Eildon Primary School
Newsletter
School Values: Respect-Integrity-Cooperation-Resilience-Achievement-Altruism

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Wednesday 18th May 2022
Thursday 19th May Cathedral Cluster Cross Country @ Eildon P.S.
Wednesday 25th May Curriculum Day, student free day
Saturday 28th May Murrindindi Shire Planning Community Dinner
Monday 6th June Division Cross Country @ Yea Racecourse
Thursday 23rd June National Gallery of Victoria whole school Excursion
Friday 24th June Last day for Term 2; 1.20pm finish
Monday 11th July First day for Term 3

This beautiful art work was
created by our students for the Eildon Trout Festival!

Together we will develop a thriving community of creative, respectful and resilient learners who strive for physical, social and intellectual growth.
Principal: Mr. Jai Harrington
45 High Street, Eildon 3713
Phone: 03 5774 2074
Email: eildon.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Web: www.eildonps.vic.edu.au

LOGAN

ALEXIS

JUNIORS
Logan
Logan has made a terrific effort to understand how the place value of 10’s work in 2 digit numbers.
Well done Logan!

JUNIORS
Connor
Connor did achieve a clear diagram and spelling this week.
Great
ACHIEVEMENT Connor!

MIDDLES
Alexis
For her excellent ideas in persuasive writing, stating her reason clearly in paragraphs.
Well done, Alexis!

MIDDLES
Amelia
For her persistence when running laps of the oval AND drawing an excellent hummingbird diagram using 2D shapes.
Well done, Amelia!

SENIORS
Cody Ball
For showing the term value ACHIEVEMENT by making good progress with his times tables!
Well done Cody!

SENIORS
Chloe
For a great ACHIEVEMENT with her time tables.
Well done Chloe!

ART AWARD
Liam
For drawing some excellent Maths Trout, with the 5 times tables written on them.
Well done, Liam!

ART AWARD
Lillian
For using care and creativity when painting her clay pot.
Well done, Lillian!

ART AWARD
Jewel
For drawing a magnificent
3D trout.
Well done Jewel!

P.E. AWARD
Delta
Delta always gives her best in P.E., even if the
activity may be a challenge. She stays positive, works cooperatively with others and consistently plays by the rules.
Keep it up Delta!

P.E. AWARD
Jewel
Jewel gave her very best during the AFL clinic. She was focussed, demonstrated the school values and showed good sportsmanship.
Keep it up Jewel!
Mrs Lyttle.

INDONESIAN
Chloe
Chloe completed her first Indonesian Picture Story Book. She responded well to feedback, corrected her mistakes and met the criteria. The final product was something to be proud of.
Baik sekali Chloe!
Mrs Lyttle.
Mrs Lyttle
BAIK SEKALI

Principal’s Report Term 2 week 4
Thanks so much to John, Jane and Brayden Glascott as well as Chloe Sundstrom for their incredible assistance at the Working Bee last Sunday. The volunteers worked hard all morning to bring the chicken coup and vegie patch back to life. The Juniors, Middles and Seniors all pitched in on Monday to finish the job in the garden which now looks amazing. It is great to have the little chickens back in their comfy abode. A big thanks to the Hall family for nursing them back to health and taking care of them over the summer. Eggs will now begin to be sent home to families again on a roster system run by Kylie.
A big congratulations to all the Grade 3 and 5 students for completing their NAPLAN assessment tasks in such an engaged manner last week. The students worked very hard through the test sessions and we are sure they will have each achieved successes in their own way. A big thanks also to the teachers and parents for preparing the students so well and in such a consistent manner. We work hard at Eildon Primary School to achieve positive outcomes for all our students in the areas of Achievement, Engagement and Wellbeing.
We have organised an excursion to the National Gallery of Victoria during the last week of term. Thanks to Miss Mangelsdorf for organising this exciting outing. This is part of our 2022 goal at Eildon Primary to get the students back out into the broader community now that restrictions have eased.
Parents Club are looking for helpers for the Cross Country tomorrow. So if you have some time, please let Anita Keddell or the office know asap.
Many of the students have been enjoying Roller Skating and Tennis this term. These two afterschool activities are both run locally out of the Eildon Community Centre and Eildon Tennis Club respectively. Contact the office for more details. Also, please remember we have School’sOUT! delivering Out Of School Hours Care at Eildon Primary School now. If you need information, please see Emily at the school gate either in the morning or afternoons on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
A reminder that next Wednesday is our Second Curriculum Day for the year. This will be a Pupil Free Day where teachers engage in professional learning together.
The new shade sails have been half-installed over the weekend. There was an issue with the second sail not being quite the right measurements. This will be rectified and installed within the next two weeks. The Arboreal Wonderland has had most of the paths fully lined now and looks amazing.
Looking forward to seeing many of you on Thursday.
Have a great fortnight.
Mr Jai Harrington, Principal

Appreciations
Thankyou to Amanda Gourlay and Kylie Ryan for running this years Parents Club “Mothers day stall” and also a huge thanks to Anita Keddell for organising the lovely gifts that our students purchased for their Mums & Grandmothers!

Kindergarten Report
18th May, 2022.
At kinder this fortnight, we have been focusing a lot on their feelings and emotions and how we express these. We have provided flash cards and even made our own, taking photos of the children making faces to represent different emotions. We have also discussed why we may feel these different emotions and how we can deal with them. This has been further supported through picture story books , mirrors and emotion rocks with a sand tray. “Children who learn how to understand emotions in themselves and others are better able to regulate their own response to strong emotions.” Helping children to identify and label emotions is an important first step.
We have revisited our bush setting, creating a beautiful shelter, playing with Australian Animals in the creek bed and exploring the surroundings.
Bush kinder was extended this week at the centre where we had our own little camp fire.
The bike track has also been a hype of activity, especially with our new service station. The children have created the service station and have been selling petrol, chips, dim sims and chicken nuggets (all hand made from paper and play dough). This provocation will be ongoing as there are many numeracy and literacy learning opportunities that the staff will scaffold and extend.
The cold weather is certainly starting to set in, please remember to dress them warmly and it is important to keep children home if they are unwell.
Cheers
Megan and Kass

Hello Eildon community members,
After several months of gatherings, the Eildon community is almost ready to decide on the priorities for the Eildon Community Plan. This will happen through a voting process at our Community Planning Dinner on Saturday 28th May at 6.00pm, at the Eildon Community Centre.
Whether you're a long-term local, a newcomer to the area, a holiday-home owner, business operator, or just feel strongly connected to the Eildon community in some other way, we want you to come along to the Dinner and be part of this important step.
Bookings are essential for catering purposes. There’s a quick and easy online booking form available here: https://theloop.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/eildon-community-planning
Or you can call Council on 5772 0333 and make your booking that way. And thanks to all those who have already made their booking.
If you can't attend on the night but would like an opportunity to vote on priority actions for Eildon, contact us for an 'early voting' link.
Hope to see you on Saturday 28th May! Why not invite a friend or neighbour to come along too?

Stay in touch …..
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School Stream enables teachers and staff to deliver information, instantly and directly to parents on their mobile device. Without using phone numbers or emails they can share the classroom daily activities, photos, meeting times and reminders.

May & June 2022

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun

16 / TENNIS @ 4PM / OOSHC	17 / OOSHC	18 / OOSHC	19 / CATHERDAL / CROSS / COUNTRY / OOSHC	20 / Levi / OOSHC	21 / Mia-Rose	22
23 / TENNIS @ 4PM / OOSHC	24 / OOSHC	25 / CURRICLUM DAY / OOSHC / Roller-skating	26 / OOSHC	27 / OOSHC	28 / Eildon Community planning dinner	29
30 / TENNIS @ 4PM / OOSHC	31 / OOSHC	1st June / OOSHC	2 / OOSHC	3 / OOSHC	4	5

6 / TENNIS @ 4PM / Division Cross Country / OOSHC	7 / OOSHC	8 / Roller-skating / OOSHC	9 / OOSHC	10 / OOSHC	11	12

13 / TENNIS @ 4PM / OOSHC	14 / OOSHC	15 / OOSHC	16 / OOSHC	17 / Amelia / OOSHC	18	19

20 / TENNIS @ 4PM / OOSHC	21 / OOSHC	22 / Roller-skating / OOSHC	23 / N.G.V. / EXCURSION / OOSHC	24 / Last day for Term 2 / 1.20pm finish / OOSHC	25	26

Connor did achieved a clear
diagram and spelling this week. Great Achievement Connor!
Logan has made a terrific effort to understand how the place value of 10’s work in 2 digit numbers. Well done Logan !

SCHOOL UNIFORM
We will be placing a uniform order at the end of February. To ensure we have enough winter stock it is VERY IMPORTANT you return your order form to the office as soon as possible.
Order forms are included with this newsletter
Payment will not be required until the stock has arrived at school.

45 High Street, Eildon ... 3713
Phone: 03 5774 2074
Email: eildon.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Web: www.eildonps.vic.edu.au

SUMM with her ER HATS
Pleaser remember children are to wear wide brimmed hats
during Terms 1 & 4
School hats can be purchased at the office - $14.50 each.

“Thank you to Amanda Gourlay and Kylie Ryan for running this years Parents Club Mothers Day Stall.”

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Bella has remembered many of the sounds and some simple words, ready to start Term 2 well! Great Achievement Bella!

Appreciations
Daniel McKernan
For helping Mr H shift some heavy furniture around the school!
Thankyou,

State Schools' Relief is in the very fortunate position of being able to assist any Victorian government school student by providing a vision voucher on behalf of OneSight (OPSM's charity arm) that covers the entire cost of glasses and lenses.
In order to provide the voucher an application form needs to be filled out by Mr Harrington. Family/carers need to make an appointment at the closest OPSM store and bring along their Medicare card. If glasses are required, the student will then get to choose a pair of frames & lenses from a selected range.
Please contact the office if your child/ren need to be assessed.

Newsletter

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9th February 2022

45 High Street, Eildon ... 3713
Phone: 03 5774 2074
Email: eildon.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Juniors Middles Seniors

Hailie Smith
Hailie made a terrific booklet of Homophones.
Well done, Hailie!
Tyler Ward
For his incredible work during Reading Comprehension
this week.
Well done, Tyler!
Kaiden Lovett
For showing the term value Achievement by rocking out brilliantly on the bass guitar at Graduation! Well done, Kaiden!

Delta Bates
Delta is getting quicker at answering Maths questions during Round the World and other speedy tests.
Well done, Delta!
Anna Joshy
For confidently joining in class conversations and her kind and helpful attitude to those around her.
Olivia Gourlay
For demonstrating the school value Resilience by writing a superb email to an author. Well done Liv!

Friday 17th
1:20pm Dismissal
Last Day of 2021!
2022
Friday 28th Jan 2022
9am to 5pm Office open for enquiries and uniform purchases
Monday 31st January
Prep students do not attend school on Wednesdays during February