Epping Heights Public School

Our library is the hub of the school. It is a busy and vibrant space where students can further develop their love of reading. Students are also explicitly taught research skills and the discerning use of online information to support them to be safe, respectful and responsible digital citizens.

Thank you to the 44 parents who joined us at P&C online last night to hear about Assessment and Reporting at our school. We are grateful to have such strong community interest and support. The P&C meets second Tuesday of every month (during school terms). In addition to gathering valuable feedback and opinions, they also support the Principal and executive team to share information on topics of interest.

Our Student Representative Council (SRC) meet each week to share ideas and work together to make our school an even better place. Student voice and agency is highly valued at EHPS. This week the SRC showed that we are ‘All in’ for Reconciliation Week. https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/

Congratulations to our Stage 3 Debating Team who won their second round against Warrawee Public School. The theme was 'Media' and the topic was 'All children under the age of 12 should never be allowed to use smartphones' . Epping Heights were the affirmative side and we were successful in winning in a very close debate. Today’s speakers were from both year 5 and 6 and for two of them, it was their first ever debate. Well done to our team- Ibrahim (4/5L), Grace (6G), Emily (6G), Zoe (5BP) and Dhriti (6G). Debating is one of the many enrichment programs at our school https://eppinghts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/learning-and-support/high-potential-and-gifted-education

Due to popular demand we will be holding another school tour on 25 June. If you are considering joining our school this year or in future years, you are warmly invited to come and meet our Principal. Non-local student applications will be considered. Register via the link https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2F3thvbsE64WxFVCCF8&data=05%7C02%7CMegan.Bridekirk%40det.nsw.edu.au%7Cd18aca5cd96848b55ddb08debd285ed3%7C05a0e69a418a47c19c259387261bf991%7C0%7C0%7C639156178243586895%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4HdxHRqUiOJnrgXa6iwJxJ9dCBW%2Fxsyib6goWSjuJRc%3D&reserved=0

Thank you to the parents who joined us today for our workshop on reading and phonics. We were pleased to be able to share knowledge, build understanding and support learning at home. We are proud of our engaging and proactive programs which build strong partnerships between home and our school. For more information about how to help your child at home visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/literacy-and-numeracy/resources-for-parents-and-carers/helping-your-child-with-literacy-and-numeracy-at-home

Congratulations to Kerryn who has been selected to represent NSW in the state PSSA hockey team. She will compete in the National Championships in October. We are proud to have such talented students at our school and wish her every success.

Our Principal Ms Bridekirk loves to read the award winning book to Kindergarten each year on National Simultaneous Story time day. https://alia.org.au/Web/Web/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=NSS2026

This year’s book taught children the valuable message…. “Next time someone doubts you and you don’t feel you belong, muster all your inner strength and prove that someone wrong”.

Thank you to our Student Representative Council such as Rory and Zeenia who promoted and organised our Walk Safely to school day. Our winning house was Laver! For more fitness and health tips for your family visit https://www.walk.com.au/WSTSD/

Good luck to our zone cross country athletes who compete today. Our programs such as this enable us to enrich our students with high potential in the physical domain. https://eppinghts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/learning-and-support/high-potential-and-gifted-education