Eleebana Extra

A huge congratulations to all of our Year 5 students who attended the Great Aussie Bush Camp at the end of last term. They had a fantastic time and embraced the challenges the camp offered. Their enthusiasm and positive attitudes were noted by the Camp Instructors and our teachers who praised the effort and behaviour of our students.

Thanks too, to our wonderful staff members, Mr Kibble, Mr Lawrence, Ms Lee, Ms Stevenson, Ms Johnson and Mr Klowss - we appreciate the time they take away from their families to provide these opportunities for our kids.

Eleebana Public School was very proud to participate in the Lake Macquarie Council Living Smart Festival at Speers Point Park during the holidays.

We joined with more than 20 local schools competing to create the most interesting, innovative and impressive garden bed. ‘Eleebana Gardens’ featured a distinct recycling theme with plenty of re-purposed and reused material making a magnificent display. After achieving third place in the People’s Choice Award, our garden is now a feature of our playground and can be tended to by our keen student green thumbs during playtimes.

A huge congratulations and thank you goes to Ms McCloy and her eager team of volunteers who put so much creativity, time and effort into our garden.

Have you downloaded your Spotlight DVD?

If you purchased a ticket for Spotlight a link was emailed home on the last day of term 3. Please check your junk email if you have not received it.

• Monday 14 October - All students and staff return for Term 4
• Thursday 17 October - PSSA Girls Cricket

• Life Education: Week 2 & 3
• Wednesday 23 October - Kinder 2020 Orientation Day
• Thursday 24 October - Band Fest - Senior Band and Jazz Band
• Monday 28 October - Friday 8 November - School Swimming Scheme
• Friday 1 November - EPS Spring Fair
• Wednesday 6 November - Kinder 2020 Orientation Day
• 14-15 November - Year 4 - Cockatoo Island
• Sunday 17 November - Nature Play Working Bee 8am-12pm
• Wednesday 20 November - Kinder 2020 Orientation Day
• Thursday 21 November - Book Week Parade and Grandparents Day
• Wednesday 4 December - Band Solo Night
• Friday 6 December - Year 6 orientation day at WBHS
• Friday 13 December - Presentation Day
• Monday 16 December - Year 6 Farewell
• Wednesday 18 December - Last Day of School

• With the Spring Fair only 18 sleeps away (Friday, Week 3) please don’t forget to put your name down to assist on a stall. We appreciate the Fair is scheduled for a weekday and therefore a workday for most - but there are lots of time slots still available between 5-8pm, if you are unable to leave work early. Don’t get stuck in the mindset of thinking someone else will do it. You are the someone else!

     https://signup.zone/7oBeZyWuBLTqAMiBE

• A big thank you to those who have already signed up – with 4W and 3B leading the way and looking set to claim an extra chance to win $2500. Come on KN and 1BH we know you can do better!
• Our silent auction is live and has a range of fantastic items available. Why not log in and see if you can get some Christmas gifts crossed off the list – there are lots of restaurant, retail, kids activities and services vouchers available. New items are being added regularly, so be sure to check back in from time to time. The silent auction closes the night before the Fair and prizes can be collected on the day.

     http://www.32auctions.com/EPS-Springfair2019

•  A reminder that reduced cost armbands are available right now via the QKR! app, which will save you lining up. If you order these in advance - they will be delivered to your children in class on the day of the Fair.