Days of Acknowledgement

October 31^st – Diwali

On the night of the 31^st of October, the Hindu celebration Diwali will be taking place. The celebration of lights symbolizes the spiritual victory of ‘light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance’. If you are celebrating Diwali over this time, IEPS wishes you a happy Diwali!

Pupil Free Days Reminder

Monday 4th November - Professional Practice Day - PUPIL FREE DAY

Tuesday 5th November - Melbourne Cup Day - PUPIL FREE DAY

Understanding Assessment and Reporting at Ivanhoe East Primary School

At Ivanhoe East Primary, we use a variety of assessments to gain insights into each student’s strengths and areas for growth, tailoring teaching to support all learners.

Formative assessment is key to our understanding of student learning and every lesson provides valuable insight into student understanding. We also use a range of other assessments like the PAT, Essential Assessments, and online interviews in English and Numeracy, the combination of formative and summative assessment provides us with valuable data that helps us measure each child’s progress throughout the year.

We also use data analysis tools such as Elastik, which gives real-time insights for personalising learning paths, the use of formative and summative assessments, including rich investigations in day to day learning which allows us to unpack each student’s journey comprehensively.

In conjunction with our assessments we have our Reporting Cycle.

Our reporting includes:

• Term 1: Parent-Teacher Interviews
• Term 2: Semester Reports
• Term 3: Interviews/3-Way Conferences
• Term 4: Semester Reports

Based on parent feedback from the parent opinion survey this year, we have included this on our website click here to ensure transparency and inform families about the types of assessments we use.

Through regular updates and open communication, we aim to keep parents informed, fostering a collaborative approach to support each child's growth.

IEPS Silent/Live Auction Donations

If you are able to provide a donation for our live/silent auction please email iepsfair2024@gmail.com. Please see image below for further information.

Second Halloween Colouring Competition - extended to Friday 1st November 10am

We have received a second Halloween colouring competition that is available from the front office, the close date is 10am, Friday 1st November. If your child is interested, please get them to collect a copy from the front office today. There are a range of prizes available.

Event Reminders

Due to scheduling clashes, our whole school Inquiry Expo has been moved to Wednesday 11th December. Parents are invited to come and visit classrooms across the school to see all of the wonderful inquiry learning that has taken place in Term 4. The Foundation students will be sharing their push and pull toys and the Year 1-6 students will be sharing their health inquiry projects. We can't wait to share our learning with you all!

Paint and Sip Fundraiser with Artist Julia Greenham (PTFA Fundraiser) - Friday 15 November - 4 places left!

Ready to get creative? IEPS family and friends are invited to this special fundraising event. Artist and IPES mum Julia Greenham will guide you as you paint a 14 x 18 inch canvas with acrylic paint that will be yours to keep (or gift!).

Get a group of parents from your class, bring your family and friends or make a date night of it. 

BYO snacks and wine to enjoy whilst you paint.

Two sessions to choose from :-

Thursday 14 November - SOLD OUT

and

Friday 15 November - 4 places left

15 places each night. 

$50 per person

Price includes all supplies and a glass of champagne on arrival. Purchase your tickets by clicking on this link: https://www.trybooking.com/CWOSS

Disclaimer: any cancellations within 72 hours of the event will not be refunded due to pre-purchase of materials.

Term 4 Lunchtime Clubs Timetable

Sports Update

Support Ivanhoe District Sports: Bid on a Signed Melbourne Football Club Football!

The Ivanhoe District is excited to announce a special auction to help fund our sports events for the coming year. We’ve been donated a signed football by the Melbourne Football Club, and we’re offering it up for auction to raise funds that will support a wide range of local sporting activities.

Throughout the year, Ivanhoe District hosts numerous sporting events involving IEPS, including, cross country, swimming, athletics and various tournaments. Funds raised through this auction will go directly towards ensuring these events run smoothly by helping cover costs for venue hire, umpire hire, first aid staff and essential equipment.

This is your chance to own a piece of Melbourne Football Club memorabilia while supporting local sports! The auction will run from Sunday, October 20th to Sunday, October 27th

If you’re interested in bidding on the signed football, you can do so via the following link:

www.32auctions.com/IDSSA

Let’s come together to support the Ivanhoe District and ensure another fantastic year of sports!

IEPS FAIR 2024 - November 30th

Join us for the 2024 Ivanhoe East Primary School Fair - Where Magic Happens!

Get ready for a day of enchantment and fun on Saturday, 30th November, from 11am to 6pm!

Secure your tickets now

https://www.trybooking.com/1281888

Fair Fundraising link below:

This year, we have set an important goal: to raise funds to resurface our outdoor basketball court, a space that plays a vital role in the lives of our students and community members. The cost of this process is ballparked at $100,000 so we are well aware that it is going to be no easy feat to achieve this.

We would like to invite you and your family to support this initiative by making a donation through this fundraising page.

Every contribution, no matter the size, will help us create a safer and more enjoyable environment for everyone.

https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/resurfacebbcourts

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