The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey (Closes Friday 8th September)

So far we have had 31% of our community respond to The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey. As this is the annual Department survey that assists us in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate,
student behavior, and student engagement, we encourage all families to participate. Our school will use the survey results to help inform and direct future school planning and improvement strategies. Therefore, the more responses we receive,
the more that can be celebrated and consequent effective forward planning can occur.

All families would've received an email from carmel.sitilidis@education.vic.gov.au on Monday 7^th of August with their Individual Parent Log In details and information on how to complete the survey. The survey only takes 15-20 minutes to complete. If you did not receive the email with your log in, please contact Carmel directly. 

This survey closes on Friday 8^th September. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like more information.

Assembly Update

This week being Week 9, will be an onsite assembly and we will present Week 9 'Student of the Week' at the onsite assembly this Friday.

Next week, Week 10, we will feature our final IEPS News YouTube Channel for the term. (Week 10 Student of the Week will be in the bulletin next week however we will announce these award winners at our first onsite assembly next term).

This change is due to our Footy Day on the last day of term being Friday 15^th of September.

Days of Acknowledgement

September 6^th – National Health and PE Day

Ivanhoe East Primary is incredibly fortunate to have so many opportunities for students to learn and engage with health and PE based activities. Alongside our wonderful PE teacher, Mr. Bartlett and our healthy food options at the canteen, students are given opportunities to explore and learn more about their bodies in a myriad of ways throughout the year. Whether this be in our health inquiry in term 1, the incursions and excursions that allow students to move their bodies or interschool sport. On this day we reflect on the importance of Health and PE and the opportunities we are exposed to so that we can continue to learn and grow as happy, healthy and active individuals.

House Winner Tharra House Term 2 

This year IEPS have implemented a House Point System, which rewards students that display positive behaviour that aligns with our school values of Respect, Friendship, Curiosity and Resilience. The winning house for Term 2 was Tharra House (Green House). The prize for the winning house is a Zooper Dooper for each student who are in Tharra. Students will receive their Zooper Dooper on the last day of Term 3. Parents of children who have an allergy, intolerance or medical condition that is impacted by the consumption of food will be contacted by their child’s classroom teacher with an alternative arrangement.  

Humans of IEPS

Meet Carly and Michael, our green-thumbed Humans of IEPS.

Carly: ‘About four years ago, we sent out an appeal to the school community to help improve the IEPS grounds. A core group of parents and students came together and we became the Environment Club. Since then, we have secured three Junior Landcare grants to revitalise the veggie boxes, compost bays and worm farms. With help from the kids at lunch-time, we have also created a quiet, sit-down corner with plants and trees for the children and educators.

One of the grants was fairly significant, meaning we could spend all of the money on indigenous plants to create a biodiverse habitat at the back of the school, known as ‘The Banks.’ In 2020, parents and the community came together to prepare the soil and soon after, students from Prep to Grade 6 planted 2,200 plants over 3 days.

Our volunteer numbers have dwindled since then but there’s still so much we can do. We meet most Fridays at lunch until the end of school. We’d love enthusiasts to come and join us. You don’t need any experience – just an appreciation of gardens and the outdoors!’

Join Carly and Michael on Fridays. To volunteer, please contact IEPS reception for more information and register your interest (WWCC required).

Uniform update

Spring Clean Out

Second hand uniforms are currently in high demand! If you haven’t started your uniform spring clean out yet, now is the perfect time!

Any size across the full range of our uniform is very welcome. Jumpers, jackets and t-shirts must be IEPS branded. School dresses, both winter and summer with white trim only are also accepted. As always, please ensure items are clean and free of stains and holes.

Donations can be dropped off in the red bin outside the sick bay any time or Monday and Friday mornings above the gym, (near the music room), at the Second Hand Uniform shop. All items to purchase are $5 each.

Uniform Swap Over

For the first time, we’d like to trial a uniform swap over. Visit the Second hand uniform shop on Monday and Friday mornings from 8.30-9.15am with your donation and you’re welcome to take something in its place. 

The process will be reviewed at the end of term 4, and feedback from the IEPS community will be welcomed.

Lost Property

The lost property pile is still there and growing in size! There's an increasing number of named and unnamed items piled high on the table in front of the library.

Unfortunately, the school doesn’t have the resources to dedicate the time needed to sort through this ever-growing pile so we are calling upon individual families to please find time to look for any lost items as soon as possible.

At the end of the Term 3 (next Friday), lost property will be sent to the Second Hand Uniform Shop and anything unbranded or casual will be donated to charity.

Alternatively, any parent volunteers with time to sort through lost property are very welcome to contact the front office at any time to offer assistance. Grab a couple of friends and have a good catch up as you sort through it!

We also take this opportunity to thank those who have volunteered in the past.

Thank you for your understanding and assistance with this.

IEPS BIG NIGHT OUT

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Ben Phillips

Assistant Principal

Ivanhoe East Primary School

My School Connect

(Please refer to 'Canteen' listed under the 'Our School' heading on the IEPS website to find the 'My School Connect' link)

The cut off time for ordering online has changed to 9:00am. 

To prevent disappointment at lunchtime please keep checking:
• that you have the correct date for the lunch order
• that you check out and pay or your order will not be received by the canteen.

Look out for the Green Thumbs up and a confirmation e-mail

Thank you

Kim- Canteen Manager