TERM 2 WEEK 9/10 NEWSLETTER 2024

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

PBL AWARDS

Thank you to all parents, carers and family members who attended our special PBL award presentations this morning. Congratulations to all children who achieved a new level this term, it was great to see so many certificates!

SEMESTER ONE REPORTS AND INTERVIEWS

Thank you to parents and carers for making the time to attend an interview/s over the past fortnight. The mid-year report and interview process is a great opportunity to share progress, set new goals and build connections around our children. 

Our final class to complete this process will be 5/6 Galah in the first few weeks of next term.

A big thank you to all staff involved in preparing reports and attending interviews across the period.

TERM 3

We are already beginning to get excited for the term to come. Next term will see our dance and choir groups perform at the Orange Eisteddfod and our whole school production in Week 7. Make sure to mark in your calendar the date of our evening performance - Wednesday, 4th September, which will be held at Orange Civic Theatre. Information about various requirements, dates/times and ticket sales will be forthcoming early next term.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

I would like to wish all Orange East families a safe, enjoyable holiday break. School resumes for students on Tuesday, 23rd July. Should you have concerns during the holiday period, School Security can be contacted on 1300 880 021.

OFFICE VISITORS

SCHOOL NEWS

2025 KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS

As we move towards the half way point for the year we begin to make plans around our incoming 2025 Kindergarten students and in particular our school transition processes. If you intend to enrol a kindergarten student for next year, or know of someone that will be, please ensure enrolments are placed via the school office as soon as possible.

SUMMARY OF KEY DATES (specific information in the PDF , link below)

• OEPS Enrolment Applications Due – Friday, 2^nd August
• Notification of Enrolment Acceptance (Non-zoned Applications) – Tuesday, 6^th August
• OEPS Supported Transition Playgroup – Commences Mid-Term 3
• Kinder Parent Information Evening – Wednesday, 11^th September
• Kinder Transition Sessions – Commence Early Term 4
  

USEFUL WEBSITES

In-Zone Enrolment Application Website for Orange East Public School

https://ehub.enrol.education.nsw.gov.au/schoolenrolment/?schoolCode=2811

Out-of-Zone Enrolment Application Website for Orange East Public School

https://ooa.enrol.education.nsw.gov.au/?schoolCode=2811

Orange East Public School Website – Kindergarten Transition Tab 

https://orangeeast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/kindergarten-transition.html

Preparing for Primary School – NSW Department of Education Website 

https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/parents-and-carers/going-to-school/getting-ready-for-school/starting-primary-school/getting-ready-for-primary-school-guide

CLOTHING POOL

The Clothing Pool is open every Wednesday and Friday morning from 8:40 - 9:10am. Afternoons are by appointment only. A reminder that the Clothing Pool has moved to what was formerly the General Assistant/Cleaner's Shed - next to the disabled toilet.

The Clothing Pool also welcomes donations of any clothing. Please drop items off at the office or clothing pool on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

CURRENT FORMS/PERMISSION NOTES

UPCOMING EVENTS

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION

In 2024 we will continue with our regular alternating Friday Assembly with parents and carers invited to attend. The assembly commences at 2pm on Friday in the School Hall. Each week the assembly will alternate between Primary (Yr 3-6) and Infants (K-2).

On Friday mornings from 8:40am, either Infants or Primary students (corresponding with the assembly weeks listed below) are invited to bring their lots of 10 Blue Merit Awards to the office for stamping. During the day, we will also process Principal Awards and Homereading Awards. These awards and the Safe Respectful Learner Awards will be presented at the assembly after lunch.

Parents will receive a notification early in the week via the School Bytes app if your child is receiving a Principal’s Award.

Photos of the award recipients will continue be included in the newsletter the following week.

Please note the roster below:

Term 2

• Week 10 - Friday 5th July PBL
  

Term 3

• Week 1 - Friday, 26th July (Infants, K-2)
• Week 2 - Friday, 2nd August (Primary, 3-6)
• Week 3 - Friday, 9th August (Infants, K-2)
• Week 4 - Friday, 16th August (Primary, 3-6)
• Week 5 - Friday, 23rd August (Infants, K-2)
• Week 6 - Friday, 30th August (Primary, 3-6)
• Week 7 - Friday, 6th September (Infants, K-2)
• Week 8 - Friday, 13th September (Primary, 3-6)
• Week 9 - Friday, 20th September (Infants, K-2)
• Week 10 - Friday, 27th September PBL (TBC)

WEEK 7 PRIMARY ASSEMBLY AWARDS

WEEK 8 INFANTS ASSEMBLY AWARDS

P&C NEWS

P&C MEETINGS 2024

Term 3 Meetings

• Week 3 - Tuesday, 6th August @ 6:30pm
• Week 8 - Tuesday, 10th September @ 6:30pm
  

Meetings are held between 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Staffroom with access from the Spring Street entrance (see map below). Meeting length is strictly limited to one hour or less if possible! New members are warmly welcomed. Do not hesitate to contact the school office if you would like further information.

Parents and carers can also opt to join via Zoom. Zoom participants will need to create a registered account and use the details below:

https://nsweducation.zoom.us/j/63652201858?pwd=ZUVKSFdidzErNkZ0OWVMT2hQM3NMUT09

Meeting ID: 636 5220 1858

Passcode: OEPS

JOINING THE P&C OR VOLUNTEERING

We love parent involvement at Orange East. You can volunteer in the classroom, working bees, help cook at BBQ's, share your professional or special interest skills, join a committee and more. Please complete this online form to register your interest and the P&C will email you details of upcoming events and P&C meetings for your calendar.

Expressions of Interest - OEPS P&C (google.com)

COMMUNITY NOTICES

HOLIDAY SWIMMING INTENSIVE PROGRAM

JULY HOLIDAY INTENSIVES – NOW OPEN!

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We have now opened bookings for July Holiday Intensive Swimming! Please see information below:

DATES: Monday 8th July - Friday 12th July (first week of school holidays)

PRICE: $87.50 for 5 days

CLASSES:

PRESCHOOL 1 & 2, LEVELS 1, 2, 3, 4: Run for 30 minutes.  

BREASTSTROKE MASTERCLASS (Wed/Thurs ONLY) - Run for 30 minutes, available to level 4, minimum 2 day booking.

PRIVATE CLASSES - Limited availability, please request via email (addtional fees and criteria apply). 

TIMES:

All lessons will take place between 9am-12:30pm.

BOOKING:

When you book, you must book and pay for the whole week.

To ensure we can process your booking in a timely manner please include the following information when emailing through your request.

Preferred time:
Child/children’s Names:
Child/children’s Current Level:

Please be aware, all outstanding Term 2 fees must be paid in full before holiday bookings will be accepted.

Payment for Intensives is due 2 weeks in advance. Any cancellations must be made in writing 2 weeks prior to the start date. Cancellation Policy will apply as per our Terms and Conditions. 

If you book & do not attend, you will still be charged the full fee for holding the booking.

**Please be advised we can only take bookings via email, not in person or over the phone. Due to a high volume of correspondence, reply times may take longer than usual.

Kind regards,

The LTS Team

Orange Aquatic Centre