TERM 2 WEEK 9/10 NEWSLETTER 2025

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

P&C MOVIE NIGHT

Thank you to the Orange East community for supporting last week's P&C Movie Night. Over 200 students attended the event, raising more than $800 for the P&C. Despite the challenging weather conditions, students had a fantastic time!

I would like to acknowledge the hard work and organisation of the school P&C, as well as the many staff volunteers who provided supervision for the evening. It was truly an enjoyable event for our students!

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!

Photos of the award recipients will be in the first newsletter next term.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND REMINDERS

Congratulations to:

• School Soccer Teams: Congratulations to our boys' soccer team for their determined performance against Orange PS. While we didn't secure a win this time, you represented our school extremely well.
• Maths Exploration Day: Well done to our team of Maths "Brainiacs" for representing our school at the Maths Exploration Day. From all reports, it was a challenging and stimulating experience!
• Stage 3 Students: Well done on graduating from the "Our Healthy Kids" program last week! What a special honour to have Nathan Blacklock at your presentation! Stage 2 will start the program in Term 3.

Advanced Notice:

• Early next term, our various performing arts groups will take the stage at the Orange Eisteddfod. Information and permission details will be distributed to parents in the first week back next term. Our Stage 1, 2 & 3 Dance Troupes will perform on Thursday, 7th August, and the School Choir will perform on Thursday, 4th September.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

I would like to wish all Orange East families a safe, enjoyable holiday break. School resumes for students on Tuesday, 22nd July. Should you have concerns during the holiday period, School Security can be contacted on 1300 880 021.

OFFICE VISITORS

SCHOOL NEWS

SEMESTER ONE REPORTS AND INTERVIEWS

A reminder of the report/interview timeframes for Semester 1 reports:

K Bilby, K Kangaroo, 1 Quokka, 1/2 Panda, 3/4 Parrot, 3/4 Kookaburra, 4/5 Seal, 5/6 Crocodile, 5/6 Wombat & 5/6 Galah:

• Reports were distributed on Thursday, 3rd July.
• Parent/Teacher Interviews will take place early Term 3 during Week 2 & 3.
• Interview bookings on School Bytes are open and will close on Thursday, 24^th July. 

2 Koala:

• Reports were distributed in Week 8 this term.
• Parent/Teacher Interviews are complete.

KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS

A reminder that Kindergarten interviews have already taken place in Term 1—these students will still get their reports at the same time as the rest of the school but will not have interviews unless by request.

2026 KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS

Plans are now well underway for our incoming 2026 Kindergarten students and in particular, our school transition processes. If you intend to enrol a kindergarten student for next year, or know of someone who will be, please ensure enrolments are placed via the school office as soon as possible. Our enrolment panel convened last week, with offers going out to successful applicants.

SUMMARY OF KEY DATES

• OEPS Supported Transition Playgroup – Commences Mid-Term 3 (Thursday, 28^th August)
• Kinder Parent Information Evening – Wednesday, 3^rd September
• Kinder Transition Sessions – Commence Early Term 4 (Thursday, 23^rd October)

Please see the attachment below for more information about our 2026 Kinder enrolment process and Transition to School Program.

CLOTHING POOL

The Clothing Pool is open every Wednesday morning from 8:40 to 9:10 AM. Afternoons are available by appointment only. A reminder that the Clothing Pool has moved to the former General Assistant/Cleaner's Shed, located next to the disabled toilet.

Due to high demand for sizes 8, 10, and 12, there is currently very limited availability of second-hand items.

We kindly remind all parents to label their child's uniform items with their name. This will help ensure that lost items are returned quickly.

The Clothing Pool also welcomes donations of clothing. Please drop off items at the office or Clothing Pool on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Thank you for your support!

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND STUDENT ABSENCES

We are committed to working with you to offer support and remove any barriers that may be preventing your child from regularly attending school.

Please remember that the NSW Education Act requires that all student absences must be explained within 7 days of the first day of them being away from school. Please contact us promptly whenever your child is absent and let us know the reason for them being away. This allows us to provide the right support and make sure your child's absences are recorded correctly. Absences can be explained via the School Bytes App or Parent Portal, email, note, phone call or in person.

In the event your child has repeated or ongoing unexplained absences, we will continue to try to contact you about each absence to provide appropriate support for you and your family.

We know that for our students every day of school matters.

Missing a day here or there may not seem like much, but absences add up and can negatively impact your child's learning and wellbeing. When your child misses one day a week, that's 40 days of school and 8 weeks of learning in one year. Over an entire school journey this adds up to 2.5 years of lost learning.

If you have any questions or if you need support with your child’s attendance, please contact our School Attendance Monitor, Miss Croker - 6362 7464 or alison.croker@det.nsw.edu.au.

CURRENT FORMS/PERMISSION NOTES

UPCOMING EVENTS

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION

In 2025 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 3

• Week 1 – Friday, 25th July (Infants, K-2)
• Week 2 – Friday, 1st August (Primary, Yr 3-6)
• Week 3 – Friday, 8th August (Infants, K-2)
• Week 4 – Friday, 15th August (Primary, Yr 3-6)
• Week 5 – Friday, 22nd August (Infants, K-2)
• Week 6 – Friday, 29th August (Primary, Yr 3-6)
• Week 7 – Friday, 5th September (Infants, K-2)
• Week 8 – Friday, 12th September (Primary, Yr 3-6)
• Week 9 – Friday, 19th September (Infants, K-2)
  
• Week 10 - PBL Award Assemblies Friday, 26th September

WEEK 8 INFANTS ASSEMBLY

WEEK 9 PRIMARY ASSEMBLY

A MOMENT WITH...

NEVAEH COLES-WHEELER – 3/4 KOOKABURRA

If you could meet anyone, who would it be and why?

• God because he’s special. He protects us.

If your parents were superheroes, what would their superpowers be?

• They would clean really fast because my baby sister always makes a big mess.

What’s the best thing about being a kid?

• I get to go to school to learn!

If you could give a gift to every child in the world, what would it be?

• Especially if children are in hospital - we can donate to them.

If you could travel, where would you go?

• To Sydney to see my cousins. I haven’t seen them since last year.

AMAZING STUDENT WORK

P&C NEWS

P&C MEETINGS 2025

Term 2 Meetings

• Week 3 - Tuesday, 5th August @ 6:30pm
• Week 8 - Tuesday, 9th 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 Meeting:

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/8018279751?pwd=fZEKBn6L7hE4yZUuhsMNHKPPJzMRTH.1&omn=81359200690

Meeting ID: 801 827 9751
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