Days of Acknowledgement & Important Awareness

October 13^th – 22^nd – Earth Science Week

Earth Science week was created to ignite individuals’ curiosity of the world around them while building an understanding of why it is so important to cherish our natural environment. This years theme ‘Earth Science Everywhere’ encourages everyone to explore how natural resources are used in our daily lives and opens the conversation of conservation and respect for our limited natural resources.

Communication with Classroom Teachers re: Student Pick-up/arrangements

I would like to bring to your attention that the expectation at IEPS is that parents communicate with their child’s classroom teacher as to the afternoon arrangements if they are different to their normal routines. Example of this would be:

• If another parent is picking your child up outside of their approved nominees on Compass or regular arrangements
• If your child is attending after school activities (eg. Netball, Kelly sports for their first time, or they require support to find this activity when it is onsite

We also ask that you update your child’s bookings at OSHClub if they have changed as if they are rostered to attend, we are required to take them to OSHClub.

Thank you in advance with your support in regards to the above matter.

Smile Squad

The Smile Squad team from Banyule Community Health are coming to our school soon. Smile Squad is the Victorian Government free school dental program. This means ALL students can get a free dental check-up, preventive services, and treatment at school.

How to access free dental care

We need your consent before we can provide services. Consent is usually provided by a parent or guardian.

Sign up to Smile Squad at: https://bit.ly/smilesquadvic

OR use the below QR code:

WWCC Compliance at IEPS

The Department of Education has recently made some changes to the Child Safety standards around parent volunteers and working with children cards (WWCC).

Every volunteer, parent helper, contractor to the school MUST provide to the school:

1. A valid WWC to be placed on file (including the letter as per the next point)
2. A letter of confirmation from the Department of Justice & Community Safety with WWCC details AND the name of our school (IEPS) listed on it   (**access your MyCheck account to update your details to include the name of the school - this can take up to 21 days. This letter will automatically be generated and sent to the school on your behalf. NB**Please check with the office staff to see if we already have a letter on file)

Basically, if we do not have the letter on file with our school listed on it, a valid card is no longer enough. We are giving everyone 6 weeks for this to be in place, therefore as of Monday 2nd of December, unless you have the letter of confirmation identifying IEPS you will not be able to volunteer.

We acknowledge the extra steps involved may cause some inconvenience and we thank you in advance for adhering to the new requirements.

School Saving Bonus

As shared with you previously, parents and carers of every child enrolled in a Victorian government school in 2025 will receive the one off School Saving Bonus $400 support.

In the coming months, the Department of Education will send you 2 email communications for each of your children enrolled in Victorian government schools.

By Friday 18 October 2024, please ensure that your child’s 2025 enrolment is completed and that your contact information is up to date.

The 2 emails from the Department of Education will:

1. Confirm your email address between mid-October and late-November.

2. Provide you with your unique $400 School Saving Bonus code by the end of November.

If you do not receive a confirmation email from the department by late-November, please check your spam or junk folders. You can read more about the School Saving Bonus on the Department of Education website https://www.vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus with key information now available in 14 different languages.

Parent Requests for Class Placements  (Closes this Friday 18^th of October 5pm)

As we plan for 2025, we are currently working on class structures and ensuring the best learning environment for every student. Parents may request their child to be with (or not with) another student based on educational needs or if there has been a past incident or negative history with another student. This could include requests to separate close friends to encourage focus or new friendships.

Please note, while we will consider all requests, we cannot guarantee that every request will be met. The process of class placement involves many factors, and once classes are finalised, there will be no changes.

Parents are invited to submit requests via email to tom.boyle@education.vic.gov.au  by 5 pm on Friday, 18th October. Requests received after this deadline will not be considered due to the complexity of the process. For more details, refer to our class placements policy on our website.

Thank you for your understanding and support during this important time.

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.

Sports Update

The Division Girls Basketball played Rosanna Golf Links and Watsonia North PS.

We lost to Watsonia and won against Watsonia North. It was a few tough games but the girls did so well. Their enthusiasm, team work and motivation to succeed outshone any final score. Their bond and support of each other made all of IEPS so proud.

Well done girls!

IEPS School DISCO - TOMORROW -Thursday 17 October (Tickets Closed)

We reopened to sales of tickets this afternoon to provide some extra time for our community to purchase tickets, however it has now closed as we need to arrange appropriate staffing for the evening based on numbers.

Theme is crazy socks. Tickets include entrance and two glow sticks per student.
Students are required to bring their own water bottle, please make sure it is labelled. Remind students there will be an allocated drink bottle station for these.
No food will be provided and students are NOT to bring food.
Staff will check students in at the door and supervise.

Parents to arrive 15 minutes prior to allow for check in time and parents to collect promptly.

Junior Session: 5.30pm – 6.45pm
Senior Session: 7.15pm – 8.45pm

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

Kelly Sports @ IEPS

Victorian State School Spectacular 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Ivanhoe East Primary School will be participating in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular 2025! This is a wonderful opportunity for our year five and six students to join either the Mass Dance or Mass Choir and be part of an extraordinary production showcasing talent from schools across Victoria. 

Details:

• Performance Date: The Victorian State Schools Spectacular will take place at John Cain Arena on Saturday September 13th in 2025.
• Open to all 2025 Year 5 and 6 students
• Cost: Up to $385 per student, which covers transport to selected rehearsals, costumes, professional dance instructors, and an unforgettable experience.
• Students will have the chance to work with experienced professionals, developing their performance skills, teamwork and confidence.
• Transport: Students will need to provide their own transport to the performance venue during show week (three days).
• All students that are in VSSS25 must have permission from their parents or carers to have their photo taken and to be filmed throughout the rehearsals and performances. This will include social media (Instagram, X and Facebook) the Department of Education website, the IEPS website and on commercial television networks.

If you wish to be a part of Victorian State Schools Spectacular 2025 keep an eye out for the Expression of interest on Compass and in the Bulletin.

Miss Fairbairn will also have a short meeting for any students that may have questions or wish to be involved. This meeting will be tomorrow, Thursday 17^th of October at lunch time in the Music Room.

A Compass blast will be sent to all Year 4 & 5 families this week.

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