GENERAL INFORMATION
2021 TERM DATES & PUPIL FREE DAYS
| Start date | Finish date | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 29 January | 1 April |
| Term 2 | 19 April | 25 June |
| Term 3 | 12 July | 17 September |
| Term 4 | 4 October | 17 December |
| Oct | Term 4 starts | Oct 4 |
P- grade 2 Grades 3 & 4 Grades 5 & 6 Grades 3 & 4 Grades 5 & 6 All students return to learning | Oct 4th Week 2 - Tue 12th & Wed 13th Oct Week 2 - Thur 14th & Fri 15th Oct Week 3 - Tue 19th & Wed 20th Oct Week 3 - Thur 21st & Fri 24th Oct Friday 22nd October
| |
| Nov | Curriculum Day Melbourne Cup Day Public Holiday | Monday Nov 1st Tuesday Nov 2nd |
| Level 4 Aquatic Reserve Excursion | Tuesday Nov 16th (please return notes) | |
| Grade 2 Sleepover @ EEPS | Friday 26th Nov (notes to be provided) | |
| Dec | Statewide Transition Day | Tuesday 6th December |
| Curriculum Day | Friday December 10th | |
| Term 4 finishes | Dec 17 | |
| Summer holidays | Dec 18 - Jan 30 | |
| Christmas day holiday | Dec 27 | |
| Boxing day holiday | Dec 28 |
SCHOOL HOURS
ARRIVAL
Doors open at 8:30 am and students go directly to their classrooms.
All students will have hands sanitised as they arrive.
Prep Enter via Prep playground in Sutton Street
Gr 1-2 Enter through office
Gr 3-4 Enter through office
Gr 5-6 Through Level 4 outdoor learning area on Eyre Street.
Keep up the great work of getting to school on time. Parents, remember this is your responsibility!
DISMISSAL
All students will be dismissed at 3.15pm, please remember that the back of the oval is currently a construction site so please park in another place and make use of crossings situated in Sutton and Eyre Street.
CONTACT US
21-31 Eyre St, Echuca VIC 3564
Email echuca.east.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Website https://echucaeastps.vic.edu.au/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EchucaEastPrimarySchool
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Echuca East would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the people whose land we learn and journey on.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
CHILD SAFE
Echuca East Primary School is committed to Child safety. The safety and well-being of our students is a primary concern.
We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all
allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. To ensure the safety and best interests of all students, we take into account the needs of those with an Aboriginal or Torres strait Islander heritage and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
UNIFORMS
Please be reminded that uniform is compulsory at school. If you need support to get your child back into uniform, please contact the office and we will assist you. On the odd occasion your child is out of uniform, please provide a note.