June 18^th–24^th - Refugee Week

Refugee Week celebrates the contributions that refugees make to our community. With this year’s theme being ‘finding freedom’, we take this week to think about the extreme difficulty individuals go to when escaping their own countries in the hopes of a better future. Ivanhoe East wishes to create an environment where refugees and those of refugee backgrounds feel accepted and safe. We hope that all of our students are able to approach this topic with empathy and perspective. This week in the IEPS library, we will be displaying and advertising books that focus on this theme or are written by refugee authors. These books will be available for students to read in their library lesson or to take home and read at home.

2024 Prep Enrolments (Due by July 28^th)

Please note that all enrolments, including sibling claims and in zone enrolments need to be submitted by Friday 28^th of July. Please collect an enrolment form from our front office or online via our website.

We also have one more Pre-Prep session, a Prospective Prep Information Night, tonight Wednesday 14^th of June at 6.30pm in the Space centre. 

Final Assembly Postponed to Week 9 – Friday 23^rd June 

As the Year 5s and 6s will be absent this Friday on an excursion, assembly will not take place this week.  A final assembly will take place at 9am on Friday 23^rd June, Week 9 (the last day of term, before House Spirit Day rotations commence).  

The purpose of the assembly will be to celebrate the students’ hard work this term, particularly their learning from the Science Expo and Art Show. Therefore, each year level will have a group or 1-2 individuals who will share their project from the Science Expo, as well as a recount of our Art Show.

Casual Clothes Day – Tuesday 20^th June – Dress up as your favorite animal

The PAG representatives have decided to hold a casual clothes day with the theme, “dress up as your favorite animal” to raise funds for the Australian Koala Foundation. They hope to raise between $360-$600 to be able to adopt a koala, joey, or a koala and its joey for 12 months. This casual clothes day will be held on Tuesday 20^th June, the Tuesday of the last week of term. More information about Australian Koala Foundation can be found via the link: https://www.savethekoala.com/

Please bring a gold coin donation.

Requesting additional helpers to run the 2nd hand uniform shop

Currently Yolande, who runs the shop Friday mornings from 8.30-9.15am is unavailable this coming Friday. Furthermore, if anyone else is available, your help would be appreciated as we are looking to have another day or two when the second-hand uniform shop is open. Another possible time that would be good is 3.00-3.45pm or again from 8.30 -9.15am. If you are able to assist this Friday and/or are interested in volunteering your time for another day, please contact the school office via phone 9499 2171 or email Ivanhoe.east.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Please note, we are only able to accept volunteers who have a valid Working with Children card on file.

Science Learning Expo & Art Show

On Thursday 15^th of June, we will be having an open afternoon to showcase all of the Science Inquiry learning that has been going on in classrooms this term. This will be followed by the IEPS Art Show.

Date: Thursday 15^th June
Time: 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm (Science Learning Showcase) 3.30pm – 4.30pm (Art Show)
Location: Science Learning Showcase will be in classrooms. Art Show will be in the Performing Arts Room in the SPACE center.

Infectious Disease

Unfortunately we have had to continue to leave our Infectious Disease update in the bulletin. We ask that if your child is symptomatic you do not send them to school and we thank you in advance as we acknowledge that this can be challenging, especially for working parents.

Out of precaution, we have decided to inform you. If your child does test positive for COVID-19 and/or any other infectious disease we ask that you contact the school via email Ivanhoe.east.ps@education.vic.gov.au and it is recommended that they isolate for a minimum of 5 days and not attend school until their symptoms have resolved.

In relation to Covid-19 it is recommended that rapid antigen tests (RATs) are used by students and staff:

• If you have symptoms of COVID-19 infection, no matter how mild
• If you are a household or close contact of someone who has COVID-19
• If you are a social contact of someone who has COVID-19.

Rapid Antigen Tests are also available from the front office, please don’t hesitate to come in and collect as needed.

Reminders from Last Week’s Bulletin

Mobile Phone/Watches

A friendly reminder that our Mobile Phone Policy states that all phones and devices that connect to cellular networks and/or can take photos/videos, are handed in at the start of the day. These are then returned to students at the end of the day, any students who are wearing these devices are required to follow this policy and we appreciate your support in this and ask you to have a conversation with your child if this relates to them.

Traffic/Car Parking

Further to student safety, we thank everyone who adheres to the local government and Vic Roads laws regarding the use of vehicles in and around both the school and community. Unfortunately, we have had complaints of cars sitting across driveways and students exiting cars when not properly parked. We have been in communication with Banyule Council and they will be conducting spot checks before the end of term.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation and support with this matter that impacts not only student safety but that of the wider community.

Canteen Menu

Thank you to our students and the wider community for their feedback on our canteen menu. We have made the following amendments and additions from the feedback gained.

Our special daily meals will now feature the following:

• Tuesday = Lasagna
• Wednesday = Chicken & Napoli Pasta
• Thursday = Beef Burger
• Friday = Super Snags & Toasted Sandwiches

Furthermore, we have added Sausage Rolls to the menu as a daily option as well as Homemade Pumpkin Soup and Chicken & Vegetable Soup. We have also added Cheese and Crackers to our snack menu.

All these items will be available from Tuesday 13^th of June.

Code Camp Expression of Interest

Code Camp are introducing new programs as featured below and are asking for our community’s interest in the possibility of running these events here at IEPS.

• Little Coders (Prep - Grade 1) - introduction into Coding.
• Curious Minds (Prep - Grade 2) - introduction into the world of science and technology.
• Minecraft Education (Grade 2 - 6)

www.codecamp.com.au/as-eoi/ivanhoe-east 

A reminder that we now have a community Instagram account, this account is used to connect with our wider community, promote school events and give an insight into our facilities, incursions, excursions, and all of the wonderful teaching & learning that is happening at IEPS. You can follow our movements by networking with us @ivanhoeeastprimaryschool on Instagram.

Tom Boyle

Acting Principal

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***STUDENTS PURCHASING FROM THE SCHOOL CANTEEN USING CASH***

To avoid disappointment, please do not send your child to school with large notes (over $5) to purchase items from the canteen, as we do not have the change to give them. Also, please ensure your coins are Australian monetary coins and not of international currency.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Thur 15 & Fri 16 June

We are in urgent need of volunteers in the Canteen. If you are able to spare a few hours it would be appreciated. Please follow the link below for the Canteen Roster.

Please place your name in the relevant time and day/date on the roster if you would like to Volunteer.

Canteen Roster - Term 2 2023

Phone: 03 9499 2171
Email: canteen@ivanhoeeastps.vic.edu.au