TERM 2 WEEK 1/2 NEWSLETTER 2024

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

ANZAC MARCH

Last Thursday we had a group of approximately 70 students and staff members take part in the Orange ANZAC Day march and commemorations. Congratulations to all of these students for proudly marching and representing our school on this important occasion and thank you to all of the parents, carers and staff members who supported students to attend.

I would also like to congratulate Ashton Tabbernor who had the special honour of reciting a poem at this year's Dawn Service. I was lucky enough to watch Ashton at the service and he did an amazing job, representing our school with pride.

CROSS COUNTRY AND ATHLETICS RIBBON PRESENTATIONS

Please note the ribbons for the carnivals will be handed out at the following Friday Assemblies:

• Week 1 (3rd May) Friday Assembly:  Primary (Yr 3-6)
• Cross Country/Athletics - any primary students who placed 1st – 3^rd at an event at either carnival.
• Week 2 (10th May) Friday Assembly:  Infants (K-2)
• Cross Country - Any turning 8+ infants students who placed 1st – 3rd at the carnival held at Elephant Park (the sub-junior cross country held at school does not have ribbons).
• Athletics - Any infants students who placed 1st – 3^rd in a sub-junior running race or primary carnival event.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND REMINDERS

• Don't forget the Life Education Van, which will be visiting our school this week with all classes scheduled to take part in the program. The cost has been subsidised by half with the charge only coming to $6 per student. Please see the School Bytes App/Portal under 'Activities' to provide permission and make payment - which has been extended to Tuesday, 30th April.
• Good luck to students representing the school at the District PSSA Cross Country Carnival which will be held at Gosling Creek this Wednesday. 

Have a great week.

Glen Bourke

SCHOOL NEWS

SCHOOL PHOTOS

Please note that our school photos will be held on Thursday, 16th May (Week 3). All students will have their photo taken. MSP Photographer envelopes were sent home with students on the last Friday of Term 1.

Students are required to wear full winter uniform for the photos.

WINTER SCHOOL UNIFORM

As the cold weather begins to set in, a reminder that we switch to Winter Uniform for Term 2 and 3. Though the school hat is not compulsory during these terms, students may choose to purchase a school beanie. Winter uniform can be purchased via the QuickCliq (canteen) app or placing an order at the school office. Good quality used items are also available at the school clothing pool.

Also a reminder as we move to our winter uniform that we have a high expectation for all students to be in the correct uniform. Wearing the uniform is not only important for the self-esteem of our students but promotes the school as a positive and proud part of the community. I have included the following table with the uniform requirements for Term 2/3 to assist parents/caregivers.

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.

GETTING ON TRACK IN TIME – GOT IT! Program

Got It! is an early intervention program run by NSW Health along with NSW Department of Education. Your school has been offered a place in this exciting program.

The Got It! team will be running a 9-week program for children in Kindergarten to Year 2, aged 5-8 years and their parents, who are having problems with challenging and disruptive behaviour – at home or at school. The program will give families the opportunity to be part of a fun and supportive group that can improve child behaviour and family relationships and help parents deal with difficult behaviours.

Challenging and disruptive behaviour often causes problems in many areas of a child’s life. It can also be stressful for their family, friends and community. Sadly, these children can often be seen as ‘naughty’, rather than as children who are struggling with organising their thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Got It! aims to give support and practical help to children and their families, and also to support the school community to help children get the most out of the opportunities available to them.

Early next term, all families will be asked to complete a questionnaire for each child in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2. Once you have received the questionnaire, please help us by returning it ASAP.

Got It! will be holding information sessions about the program at Orange East PS on:  

Wednesday 8^th of May - 9am, 12pm and 3pm

If you have any questions please contact the school for further information.

THE TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY (YR 4-6 STUDENTS)

In Week 4/5, students in Year 4-6 will be taking part in the Tell Them From Me student online survey. The survey asks students about a range of school experiences, including their engagement and well-being at school. It also asks students about teaching practices and the learning environment. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete.

Further information on this survey can be found at: Tell them from me (nsw.gov.au)

For parents/carers who do not wish for their child to take part in this survey, non-consent information will be sent out via School Bytes (email) this week. You only need to respond via School Bytes if you do not wish for your child/children to participate - by Friday, 17th May.

OPPORTUNITY CLASS PLACEMENTS (YEAR 4 STUDENTS)

Please be advised Opportunity Class Placement online applications have opened. The application closing date is 20^th May with no late applications being accepted.

The applications are for students in Year 4 entering Year 5 in 2025 who are achieving at a very high academic level. Please note that the closest Opportunity Classes to Orange are located at Bathurst or Dubbo or online through the Aurora College program. Detailed instructions on how to apply are available online at:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5#Information1

Parents who wish to complete the application are welcome to use a computer in the school office if required (there are no paper application forms).

HIGH SCHOOL ENROLMENT (YEAR 6 TO YEAR 7)

For parents of students in Year 6 this year, Expressions of Interest for high school placement have now closed. If you have not yet completed this process, please contact your zoned high school as a matter of urgency.

EOIs will be assessed between April-August. After the EOI has been assessed, your child will be offered a place at a high school.

If your child will not be attending a NSW Government high school next year, please contact the Orange East PS office so we aware and can support any alternative transition/orientation activities your child may be involved in at their specific high school.

If you are unsure whether they will be attending a NSW Government school (you’ve applied for a private school, or you are moving interstate), we ask that you still complete the EOI process and follow up with your school once a decision has been made.

Below is a link to take you to further information about this process:

https://year7.enrol.education.nsw.gov.au/?schoolCode=2811

CLOTHING POOL

The Clothing Pool is open every Monday, 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 1 - Friday, 3rd May (Primary, Yr 3-6)
• Week 2 - Friday, 10th May (Infants, K-2)
• Week 3 - Friday, 17th May (Primary, Yr 3-6)
• Week 4 - Friday, 24th May (Infants, K-2)
• Week 5 - Friday, 31st May (Primary, Yr 3-6)
• Week 6 - Friday, 7th June (Infants, K-2)
• Week 7 - Friday, 14th June (Primary, Yr 3-6)
• Week 8 - Friday, 21st June (Infants, K-2)
• Week 9 - Friday, 28th June (Primary, Yr 3-6)
• Week 10 - Friday 5th July PBL (TBC)
  

K-2 TERM 1 PBL AWARDS

YEAR 3/4 TERM 1 PBL AWARDS

YEAR 5/6 TERM 1 PBL AWARDS

P&C NEWS

P&C MOTHERS' DAY STALL

As in previous years, the P&C will be running a Mothers' Day Stall on Thursday, 9th May. All gifts will be $5 with students able to order multiple gifts. To order a gift/s, parents need to use the QuickCliq (Canteen) app. All orders must be placed through the app by 12pm Monday 6th May - no late orders or cash orders will be available.

Students will visit the stall on the 9th May to select their gift/s.

P&C MEETINGS 2024

Term 2

• Week 3 - Tuesday, 14th May @ 6:30pm
• Week 8 - Tuesday, 18th June @ 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