Relieving Principal: Meleesa Smith Phone: 02 6337 1205 Fax: 02 6337 1394 Email: eglinton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.eglinton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 4 Week 9 Date: 7th December 2017

“Our School...Your Children...Their Future”

Dear Parents and Carers,

Mainstream Classes 2018 – there will be a change to the structure of classes for 2018. All classes will be Stage based, that is,

Early Stage One (Kindergarten) three mixed ability classes

Stage One (Years One and Two) six mixed ability classes

Stage Two (Years Three and Four) five mixed ability classes

Stage Three (Years Five and Six) five mixed ability classes

Some of the advantages of this model include: smaller class sizes, students learn at Stage level outcomes rather than Grade levels which makes learning more individualised, composite classes across the whole school ensure equity of learning groups, teachers work collaboratively to meet Stage outcomes. Research predominantly conducted in primary schools suggests that there is no discernible difference between composite or straight grade classrooms in terms of academic performance. However, benefits to a child's independence, responsibility, and study habits have been highlighted. As an example, younger children within a composite grade aspire to emulate older children in their work and in turn the older students provide leadership and mentoring opportunities that develop positive self-esteem. It can be said that composite classrooms are more flexible; allow children to work at their own pace; offer a wider range of friendship opportunities; and encourages more co-operation, and tolerance.

Centre Stage – Congratulations to our marvellous students on two outstanding performances this week, our concert demonstrated talent, co-operation and persistence. A big thank you to Mrs Cheryl Owens for her co-ordination of a dedicated and professional team of teachers and thanks too to Jayne Evans for her expertise.

Meleesa Smith Relieving Principal

Week 9 Thursday 7th December Mini Fete Friday 8th December Reports sent home Last Assembly: Junior 12:30pm, Senior 1:30pm Week 10 Monday 11th December Presentation Day at Bathurst High Canteen Meeting 6:00pm at the Thai Terrace Band Meeting 7:00pm at the Thai Terrace Country Fair Meeting 7:00pm at the Thai Terrace Tuesday 12th December Year 6 Farewell Dinner Year 6 Parents Get together at Panthers 6:30pm P&C Meeting 6:00pm in Staffroom (Note earlier start time)

Friday 15th December Last day of Term P&C Night Out (save the date)

2018 Term 1 Week 1 Monday 29th January Staff Development Day Tuesday 30th January School Returns (Years 1 to 6) Kindergarten Best Start Wednesday 31st January Kindergarten Best Start Thursday 1st February Kindergarten Best Start Friday 2nd February Kindergarten 1st Day of School

Consideration

Consideration is having regard for other people and their feelings.

Consideration is thoughtfulness.

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at last week’s assembly:

Gold Awards Hunter Bolt, Thomas Milgate, Brianna Smoother, Amelia Willott, Evita Wakefield, Byron Jeffree, Eliza McGrath, Macy Earsman, Wilme Maree, Natalie Halpin, Holly Hockley-Cheetham, Patterson Abel, Ayden Forde.

Yellow Awards Utah Renshaw, Jacob White, Jye Wade, Taylah Buchtmann, Kaleb Newham, Eamon Kerschner, Blake McDonald, Matilda Collett, Alec Nocente, Brooke Weal, Hayley Sim, Asher Grabham, Ella Doherty, Bradyn Stead, Jacqueline Callen, Patrick Latham, William Roffe, Poppy Dickson, Aleesha Gilvear, Kiara Oxley, Miller Rivett, Miliana Thompson.

Principal Awards Alec Nocente, Drew Paten.

Virtue Awards - Compassion Ella Doherty, Michael Fullerton Matilda Wylie, McKenna Ryan, Jorja Lewis, Taylah Buchtmann, Alicia Nobles.

Our last Canteen Committee meeting will be on Monday 11th December 6:00pm at the Thai Terrace. There will be no lunch orders on the last day of school 15th December. We will have over the counter sales. Thank you. Amanda Lewis 0429 951 665

Year 6 Parents get together on the night of

the Year 6 Farewell Dinner.

12th December The Bistro at Panthers

Anytime from 6:30pm to 8:45pm when we collect the kids.

All welcome. Come for a casual drink/meal.

Fergus Taylor

NAME DATE

Kerrie & Help Friday 01/12/2017

Recess Only Monday 04/12/2017

Closed Tuesday 05/12/2017

Michelle & Christine Wednesday 06/12/2017

Vicki & Jordan Thursday 07/12/2017

Help Needed Friday 08/12/2017

Lunch

Order Mae Browning

Upcoming Dates

Canteen, Country Fair & Band Meeting

Monday the 11th of December, 6pm for Canteen, 7pm for Band and Country Fair at the Thai Terrace.

Band Party for Students

Monday the 12th of December, immediately upon return to EPS from Presentation Day.

P&C General Meeting

Tuesday the 12th of December, 6pm EPS Staffroom. PLEASE NOTE EARLIER STARTING TIME!!!!!!!!!!!

2018 Band Rego Forms for NEW and CONCERT Band Members

Band Rego and instrument hire forms are available from the EPS front office, please return ASAP so we can organise the Band for 2018! For more info email eglintonbandcommittee@gmail.com

WANTED—Country Fair Stallholders

ASTROBLASTER FAMILY to run the water games stall & a POSTER CREATER to help us create posters to go up all over Bathurst advertising the Ego Country Fair. Email eglintoncountryfair@gmail.com for more info.

EPS P&C Association Updates