Dear Parents and Carers,

It is with great pleasure that I write this newsletter as the newly appointed Principal of Epping Views Primary School. As you would be aware I have been in an Acting capacity for the past 3 terms, whilst the department navigated the recruitment process. I am now privileged and proud to say I am the Substantive Principal. I would like to thank all those who have sent positive wishes and congratulations.

We are looking forward to a very busy term this term. There are multiple events and activities on the calendar.

Last night the Grade 6 students hosted the Night of Notables. What an incredible night it was. The standard of work, presentations and costumes were of the highest degree. I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate the students and staff on a successful night and thank the parents/carers for attending… it is always great to share our learning with the wider community.

Please ensure you keep abreast of the upcoming events as it is a very busy time of year.

We are now well and truly in the planning phase for 2023 and as such it is important that we have a true and accurate indication of our student numbers for next year. If you have neighbours or friends looking to enrol a student in 2023 please encourage them to contact us ASAP to organise enrolment forms. We currently have 60 Prep students enrolled for next year. We are beginning to process those enrolments and organise groupings and staffing. Enrolled students will be receiving correspondence from us in relation to orientation days and information sessions. If you have a child starting Prep next year please ensure you submit your enrolment forms ASAP so that you do not miss out on important correspondence.

If you are one of our existing families and relocating at the end of the year or leaving us for other reasons, please let us know as soon as possible.

Class list creation for 2023 will be one of the foci of our term four meetings. If you have requests re groupings please make sure you submit them in writing to the school in the first week of next term. Classroom teachers spend many hours creating new classes. It is important to recognise that many factors are taken into account when these classes are being created; they might include academic levels of students, friendship groupings, friendship issues and teacher judgements. All requests will be considered but not guaranteed.

Kind regards,

Mandy O'Mara

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