Eleebana Extra

Monday 9 September 2019 Week 8 Term 3

School News

Spotlight Photo Day

ALL students will be photographed in their costumes by Newcastle School Portraits during a full dress rehearsal at EPS on Wednesday 11 September: 

  • Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2: students are to come to school in their costumes, complete with hair and makeup done.  Students will need to bring their sports uniforms to change into after photos
  • Years 3 – 5: Students are to come to school in their sports uniform and bring their full costume to change into prior to their photos being taken
  • Year 6: Will need to arrive at school in full production costume
  • Please ensure all costume and clothing items are clearly labelled

**Photos will be on display & on sale during both nights of Spotlight. See the flyer below outlining photo packages**

Costume Requirements for Spotlight

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Addison R!

Addison auditioned successfully for a role as a Lost Boy, in Hunter Drama'a production of Peter Pan Jr. - playing at The Civic Theatre in the next school holidays. The cast have been rehearsing every Friday and Sunday all of term 3. There are 6 shows at The Civic Theatre from 10-12 October. Tickets from Ticketek.

Calendar Dates

What's happening this week

  • Monday 9 September - P&C meeting - 6:30pm in the staffroom
  • Tuesday 10 September - ICAS - Writing
  • Tuesday 10 September - Year 6 all day rehearsal for production
  • Wednesday 11 September - Spotlight Photos
  • Thursday 12 September - Sporting and other photos
  • Thursday 12 September - Hunter Inter- School Public Speaking Competition Finals
  • Friday 13 September - ICAS - Spelling 
  • Friday 13 September - Father's Day BBQ for kindergarten
  • Friday 13 September - Senior School Assembly

Save the date

  • Monday 16 September - Spotlight Rehearsal and School Performance
  • Tuesday 17 September - Spotlight - School Performance
  • Tuesday 17 September - ICAS - English
  • Thursday 19 September - ICAS - Maths
  • Thursday 19 September - Todd Woodbridge Cup Regional Finals
  • 25-27 September - Year 5 at Great Aussie Bush Camp
  • Friday 27 September - Last day of Term 3
  • Friday 1 November - EPS Spring Fair
  • 14-15 November - Year 4 to Cockatoo Island
  • 21 November - Book Week Parade and Grandparents Day
  • 16 December - Year 6 Farewell

P&C Update

A special thank you to the families from 1D - who are leading the way with Spring Fair raffle tickets sales to date. Hot on your tails are 6C.

A reminder that additional books are available from the front office, for anyone who would love some extra chances to win $2500! 

There is a P&C meeting tonight 6.30, in the staff room - anyone interested in learning more about the projects we are currently working on or providing a small amount of assistance with the Fair, is warmly welcome. 

Spring Fair Countdown

7 weeks to go!!!

Canteen News

This weeks volunteer roster


9/9

Karen M

10/9

Renee S

11/9

Penny

Denise

12/9

Brooke C

Nicole W

13/9

Jo F

Lil H



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