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31 Calvert Street

Bairnsdale VIC 3875

Telephone 03 5152 5922

Email

east.gippsland.ss@edumail.vic.gov.au

Websiteww.eastgippslandss.vic.edu.au

Important Dates

Head Lice Check Week 28thOct – 1st November Walk to School Day Tues 29th October Melbourne Cup Holiday Tues 5th November

EGSS Graduation Tickets Due: Monday 25th November Family BBQ & Awards Night Thursday 5th December EGSS Graduation Tues 10th December Last Day of School Fri 20th December 1.00pm Finish

EAST GIPPSLAND SPECIALIST SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Dear Families, Concert What a fabulous concert we had last week! Many months of teaching and rehearsal, along with the planning and development of the concept of “Freddy’s Phone Factory” were undertaken. I thank all of the staff for their work in preparing for this event. I want to especially recognise Rob Cronin for coming up with the idea of the theme, for developing the script, teaching the students, coordinating additional support for choreography and set design, creating the movie that set the scene for the production and working with Therese in arranging transport to the venue. I have probably missed other actions that Rob took to make the concert such a success. The annual concert is an enormous undertaking and I cannot thank Rob enough for his efforts. I also thank Jacinta Reed for volunteering her time to choreograph the dances, Rita Friend and Ben Curnow for their assistance with the props and Liz Prossor and Ben for their backstage work. I thank all the staff who on the day kept the students safe and engaged at the concert. Finally, thank you to the families and friends who came along to witness the amazing achievements of our students. Parent feedback session postponed As only two parents are available to attend our feedback sessions tomorrow, we have decided to postpone the event to a future date, yet to be decided. School Council will discuss an alternative date when we meet next week. I will personally speak with those parents who had said they were available to attend the feedback sessions. Outside of Hours School Care (OSHC)

As you may know, the Department of Education and Training is currently piloting after school care and holiday programs for school-aged children and young people with disability through the OSHC Demonstration Program. The department has engaged Price Waterhouse Cooper to evaluate the implementation and impact of these services.

The Department of Educations is running a survey for parents and carers of children with a disability in regards to OSHC. Filling out this survey will take parents or carers around 10 minutes; the link is OSHC needs: parent and carer survey or https://pwc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4OXrl8rZLuHzmi

Barb Olsen

DATE: 23/10/2019

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A LOOK INSIDE RM1

ART News Flash Thursday 24th October there will be a Koori exhibition of students art

work. It will take place at East Gippsland Art Gallery opposite Coles car

park.

TIME 4.30pm-6.00pm

At the exhibition the work of Lorraine Hood and Skie Roberts will be on

display for all to see

All welcome.

When: Tuesday 10th December

Where: Bairnsdale RSL

Time: 6.00pm

Cost: $27.00 per adult

$13.50 12 years and under

Tickets by: Monday 25th November from

Reception at EGSS

Graduating Students

EAST GIPPSLAND SPECIALIST SCHOOL 2019 GRADUATION

Dylan Gash Jordan Hare Samantha Lace Harriet Lewis

William Martinuzzo Liam McDowell Bryce Morrison Caleb Sims

Charlie Smith Kain Weekes Lisa White Beckey Whitfield

Concert Video

Concert Video 2019 The concert video for 2019 is available for all families to get a copy at no cost. If you would like a copy please send a USB drive to school labelled clearly with your name and we will provide a copy for you to keep and watch at home. The file is in MP4 format and should play on any modern device. It is under 4GB in size. If you have any issues with it please contact Rob Cronin at the school. Thank you to families who were able to attend and make it a special day for all of our students. Rob Cronin Performing Arts Teacher

Family BBQ & Awards Night