Newsletter - Term 2 - Week 10 - 25 June 2025

Dear Parents/Carers,

IEPS Big Night Out

This year’s major school fundraiser, the IEPS Big Night Out, is happening on Saturday 30th August from 7pm at the Terminus Hotel in Fitzroy. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic evening with great food, drinks and of course, our famous live and silent auctions!

Tickets available via the link www.trybooking.com/ddarz and further information on the evening is attached in below image. All funds raised will go towards refurbishing the Space Centre in the school hall, purchasing a new PA system and support covering the cost of having an on-site school nurse. Further information on how to get involved with our silent and live auctions will come out next week, stay tuned.

Upcoming Events (Reminders)

Science Expo this Thursday 26^th of June 2:45–3:15pm, showcasing student-led workshops and projects across Physical and Earth & Space Sciences. Stay afterward for a community BBQ from 3:30pm with sausages for a small donation via credit card as we will have the eftpos machine ready! We encourage parents to make their way to their normal pick-up area at 3.15pm as students are required to stay in their classrooms to be dismissed at 3.30 pm.

French Day will be taking place on Friday 4th July, the last day of Term 2! Students who have pre-ordered a croissant, will have it delivered during recess eating time in their classrooms (miam!) It is a French-themed dress up day – think Parisian chic, fashion icons, tour de France riders, Paris Saint-Germaine FC, French food, monuments, classic mime looks or colours of the French flag (blue, white and red).

 Term 3:

Curriculum Day: On Monday 21^st of July there is a curriculum day which is a pupil free day, please note that our new OSHC provider TheirCare will be operating on this day. Term 3 will commence on Tuesday 22^nd of July.

Pyjama Day: On Friday, July 25 (the first Friday back), students are invited to wear their favourite pyjamas, onesies or slippers for our cosy Pyjama Day. Organised by our fantastic Principal Advisory Group (PAG), this fun event is all about starting the term with heart and helping others. To participate, we ask families to make a donation to the Pyjama Foundation. You can do this by scanning the QR code that was shared via our WhatsApp channel and is located in separate article below.

Art Show: Our Annual Art show will be held in Week 2 of Term 3, on Wednesday 30^th of July from 3.45pm – 6 pm. The theme is 'in our backyard' and on the night we will have a BBQ on offer, including lamingtons on sale. There is also an online raffle with some great prizes and you can pre purchase raffle tickets or purchase them on the night. This event is further outlined in this bulletin.

IEPS Big Night Out: Saturday 30^th August – at the Terminus Hotel in Fitzroy. Purchase your tickets now via the link www.trybooking.com/ddarz

Foundation 2026 – Foundation Sibling Enrolments – Now Open!

If you have a sibling enrolment for FOUNDATION 2026, applications are NOW OPEN!

We have made our enrolment process as streamlined as possible and applications can be made online at any time.

Our online application form is available via our website. Click here to Apply Now

Applications for Foundation 2026 are due by Friday 25 July 2025.

Once you have submitted your application, we will then review the information submitted and be in contact with you between Monday 28 July and Friday 8 August 2025 with your application outcome (for applications submitted by the due date of 25 July 2025). 

If you have any questions regarding the enrolment process, please contact Carmel Sitilidis, Enrolment Coordinator on T: 03 9499 2171 or send an email to 4386-iepsenrol@schools.vic.edu.au

If you would like more information about our school, please visit our school website - Ivanhoe East Primary School (ivanhoeeastps.vic.edu.au)

Thank you.

Tom Boyle,
Principal

Come and check out our school parent band Lost Property at the Croxton Bandroom in Thornbury on the 26^th of June. Book your tickets now for the Parents Battle of the Band.

Book tickets - Tickets: 2025 Battle Tickets

IEPS Parents Battle of the Bands (PBOB) supports the IEPS Music Program.

All tickets sold, allocated to Lost Property, raises money for our school music program. The more tickets we sell, the more money we raise for our school.

Lost Property have been working hard on their set and will perform with other Northside Primary schools on the night. So let's round up the school community to represent IEPS to make some noise and give them our support. The night promises to have bands playing music you know and love and it's a chance to meet people from other school communities.

Grab a friend or a babysitter and check it out by clicking on the ticket link below or buy tickets at the door.

Book tickets - Tickets: 2025 Battle Tickets

We are excited to announce that we have now partnered with an independent Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC) provider called TheirCare. TheirCare provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children.

During sessions, children develop life-skills, friendships, confidence, and creativity through play-based programs.

We look forward to welcoming TheirCare to the Ivanhoe East Primary School community in 2025. 

TheirCare will start on the first day of Term 3, Monday 21 July which is a Curriculum Day (students return to school on Tuesday 22 July). Please refer to the flyer below for information on 'How to enrol'.

For any further information, visit www.theircare.com.au or call the support office on 1300 072 410.

We’re kicking off Term 3 with comfort, kindness, and community!

On Friday 25 July (the first Friday back), students are invited to wear their favourite pyjamas, onesies or slippers for our cosy Pyjama Day.

Organised by our fantastic Principal Advisory Group (PAG), this fun event is all about starting the term with heart and helping others. To participate, we ask families to make a donation to the Pyjama Foundation. You can do this by scanning the QR code below.

All funds raised will support the Pyjama Foundation’s Love of Learning program, which helps children in foster care build confidence, literacy skills, and brighter futures. 💕📚

So grab your comfiest PJs, make a donation, and join us for a warm and wonderful start to Term 3!

PJs + Kindness = The Perfect Way to Begin the Term! 🐻🌙
Don’t forget to wear your pyjamas to school on Friday 25 July!

Well done to all students who participated in Cross Country this term! From school-level events right through to higher levels, it was fantastic to see so many students giving their best and having a go.

On Wednesday 18 June, Region Cross Country was held at Kilmore Race Track. The following students represented our school with great determination and, by all reports, did an outstanding job:

• Dane A
• Teddy J
• Ziba M
• Harry P
• Gage W

Congratulations to all of you on your incredible achievement!

We’d also like to give a special mention to Connor H, who made it through to the final stage of state football try-outs. Connor was named as an emergency in the 27-player squad—an outstanding accomplishment. Well done, Connor!

As we wrap up the Cross Country season, our attention now turns to Athletics. Students in Years 3–6 are currently participating in an athletics unit in PE, as they prepare for our annual Year 3–6 Standardised Athletics Day. This exciting event will take place at Collingwood Harriers on Thursday 31 July.

Please refer to the Compass event notice, now live, for all key details and permission requirements.

Thank you to all parents and carers for your ongoing support throughout the term. We’re looking forward to a fantastic Term 3 of sport.

Finally, we wish the IEPS A and B Football 9’s teams all the best in their District Finals this Friday—go team!

- Science Expo this Thursday 26^th of June 2:45–3:15pm

- MS Readathon - Sign up here - https://www.msreadathon.org.au/join/ivanhoeeastprimaryschool

- French Day - Friday 4th July, last day of Term 2.

- IEPS Art Show - Save the Date - Wednesday 30th July - 3.45 - 6pm.

- 2025 Victorian Snowsports Interschools - entries close soon so if you are interested or would like some more information, please contact Kristi Lewis on Kristi.j.lewis@gmail.com or 0414 259 346.
More information about the interschools - https://www.interschools.com.au/info-hub/about-interschools/

- Balance of SSB after June - Please refer to the previous bulletin on 14 May or the home page of the website where it is a 'featured article'.

- Thursday 26 June - Parents Battle of the bands - Book tickets - Tickets: 2025 Battle Tickets