JEPS Post
Term 2, Week 1
James Erskine Public School
Email: jameserski-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: https://jameserski-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Location: 53 Peppertree Drive, Erskine Park NSW 2759, Australia
Phone: 02 9834 3009
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesErskinePS
Principal's Message
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome to our Week 1 newsletter.
I trust that you had a restful Easter holiday break enjoying the two weeks with your family. The staff at JEPS are very much looking forward to welcoming back our students tomorrow for another great term of teaching and learning.
Cuppa with the Principal
Last term, we held our first Cuppa with the Principal. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet as a school community. During this time, I shared our school procedure on how to raise concerns with the school. Please find it attached below.
Assembly of Excellence
It was lovely to acknowledge the learning achievements of our students during our Assembly of Excellence last term. Photos of this special assembly have been uploaded into the gallery of our school website. I'd like to express my gratitude to our very talented General Assistant Mr Karavias who captured this memorable event for our families.
Check-in Assessments
Year 4 and 6 students will participate in a reading and numeracy check-in assessment.
The check-in assessment is a NSW Department of Education online reading and numeracy assessment available to support schools to assess and monitor student learning. The check-in assessments can supplement existing school practices to identify how students are performing in literacy and numeracy and to help teachers tailor their teaching more specifically to student needs. The assessment will be scheduled for our Year 4 and 6 students next week.
Year 5 Entry to an Opportunity Class in 2022
Online applications for Year 5 placement in an opportunity class in 2022 will open tomorrow, Tuesday 20th April 2021 and close on Friday 7th May 2021. Parents and carers will be able to apply online through the Selective Schools and Opportunity Classes website:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Kind regards,
Yvonne Quinlan
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
A special thank you to Mrs. Berville for working with our students to create an informative video that clearly explains how we acknowledge positive behaviour at JEPS! Please find it available below.
Important Notes
JEPS Calendar
Tuesday 20th April
- First day back at school for students
Monday 26th April
- ANZAC Day School Assembly at 10:15 am under the COLA.
Thursday 29th April
- School Cross Country - details to follow
Wednesday 28th April
- Maddie Vision SRC fundraiser - students wear purple with a gold coin donation
Monday 3rd May
- State Knockout Boys Soccer - JEPS vs Clairgate PS at Potters Field
Tuesday 4th May
- STEPS Leadership Day at Blackwell PS for our Captains, Prefects and Counsellors - staff transporting students
Thursday 6th May
- P&C Mother's Day Stall
- Stage 3 League Stars Inspire Program - no cost
Friday 7th May
- P&C Mother's Day Picnic
- Online applications for Year 5 Opportunity Classes 2022 close
Tuesday 11th May - Friday 21st May
- NAPLAN Online for Years 3 and 5
Wednesday 19th May
- St Mary's Cross Country Carnival for successful students at our school cross country
Wednesday 26th May
- Year 6 photos - class and portrait
Thursday 17th June
- Reports go home
Monday 21st June - Thursday 24th June
- Parent/teacher interviews