ENPS School News
Introducing David Foley and Tandy Johnson
Principal News - Term 4 Week 6
End of Year Events:
Teachers are finalising end of year events for all year levels. We have our year 3 camp and year 3 + 4 Swimming program in December. There are Big Day Ins and Outs mid December.
ENPS End of Year Community Picnic:
We have confirmed our Community Picnic for Wednesday 11th December. Start time is 5.30 pm. This is always a big social get-together and there will be many picnic rugs and lots of Christmas cheer. Eltham Rotary will set up a BBQ on the synthetic turf area outside the BER building. Hopefully Santa can drop by for a visit.
Asthma News: Many children suffer from asthma and I have had requests to insert some information from the Asthma Foundation.
Asthma: 10 things to tell your doctor
Symptoms
1. If you wake up coughing, wheezing or breathless
2. If you struggle to keep up with normal activity
Triggers
3. Anything that seems to trigger/make your asthma worse
4. What you do about your triggers and whether this helps
Medication
5. How often you take your blue reliever puffer
6. How often you take your preventer medication
7. How you use your device
8. If you are using any other medications or complementary therapies
Asthma plan
9. I would like an asthma action plan
10. I would like a regular asthma review
Could it be asthma?
Do you ever:
• Get short of breath when you are not exercising or at unexpected times?
Find that your shortness of breath is seasonal, or that during some months or times of year your breathing is worse?
• Have cough or coughing spells even when you do not have a cold?
• Notice times when there is wheezing or whistling in your chest?
• Feel tightness in your chest when you are short of breath?
• Wake up at night with shortness of breath or wheeze?
• Notice wheeze, cough, or chest tightness in certain environments, such as hot/cold air, dusty places, or in certain
homes?
• Wheeze when you exercise?
If you experience any of the above ask your pharmacist or doctor about a lung health check.
If you would like more information please call The Asthma Foundation of Victoria on 1800 645 130 or visit
Upcoming Dates /Events to Remember
| November 2024 | Permission or Payment Due | |
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| 15th | Regional Cricket | |
| 19th | Second Hand Uniform Sale | |
| 19th | Prep Transition No4 | |
| 28th | Year 4 Inquiry Celebration and African Drumming Incursion | 25th November |
| December 2024 | Permission or Payment Due | |
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| 2nd | Year 3 and 4 Swimming Program | |
| 4th | Year 3 Camp | |
| 10th | Year 7 Orientation Day | |
| 11th | Christmas Carol Concert | |
| 16th | Year 6 Graduation | |
| 18th | Prep Big Day In | |
| 18th | Year 2 BDO | |
| 18th | Year 4 BDO | |
| 18th | Year 5/6 Survivor Day | |
| 19th | Year 1 Big Day In | |
| 19th | Year 5/6 Funfields BDO | |
| 20th | Final Assembly. Dismiss 1:30pm |
Compass News:
| 2025 Prep Uniform Package - CSEF eligibility applies |
| 2025 Student Stationery Packs. - Ordering Instructions. |
| Last Second Hand Uniform Shop for the year is coming up |
| 2025 Year 3 Ipad Program |
| Cancellation of Life Education program |
Student of the Week 5
| Class | Child | Reason |
| Prep A | All of prep A | For showing the school value of cooperation. I was so proud of the way you all worked together when constructing your designs for our egg drop. You’re all doing a great job making our class an amazing place! |
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| 1A | Emily | For showing the school value of Achievement. Emily, you have been a handwriting and spelling whizz. I love how you were able to spell words with the O_E split diagraph. You are a clever cookie! |
| 1B | Simone | For showing the school value of empathy. Simone always helps a classmate in need. She is always kind, calm and helpful. Keep being you, Simone!
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| 1C | Nila | For showing the school value of Achievement in sounding out codes in words. Nila, I love the way you sound out the sounds in the whole word. Keep up the outstanding effort.
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| 2A | Harrison | For showing the school value of Respect. Harrison has been working hard to follow the group plan. He is respectful to his classmates and teachers. It is wonderful to see the effort he is putting in across all subjects. |
| 2B | Samuel | For showing the school value of Cooperation, helping your classmates by sharing your extensive knowledge about Minecraft during inquiry activities. |
| 2C | Jacob | For showing the school value of Achievement.. Jacob, you are focused and working so hard in class. I am so impressed with your learning and how you are applying yourself. Well Done
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| 3A | Harvey | For showing the school values of Achievement & Respect. Harvey, you’ve shown incredible focus and respect in all classes, to all teachers this week. Fantastic efforts.
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| 3B | Estelle | For showing the school value of cooperation and respect in the school yard - well done on being a wonderful classmate!
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| 3C | Amelie | For showing all the school values everyday. Amelie you are a kind and helpful classmate and caring friend. It is awesome to see you continuously challenging yourself on all class tasks. Well done!
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| 4A | Maria | For showing the value of Achievement. Maria, you are such a hard working student and we appreciate your effort and diligence. All year 4’s enjoyed the presentation you provided on your home country ‘Columbia’. Well done Maria. |
| 4B | Mitchell | For showing the school values of Achievement. Mitchell, you have worked hard to complete set tasks this week and work towards your personal goals. Well done. |
| 4C | Zoltan | For showing the school value of confidence when sharing your knowledge with the class. I enjoy your passion for the topics you discuss.
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| 5A | Oliver | For showing the school value of achievement with his creation of a soundscape for our buddy activity. Well done, Oliver.
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| 5B | Macy | For showing the school value of Achievement. Macy, you have worked hard to create imaginative and emotive poems and have published them to a very high standard. Congratulations on producing an amazing collection of poems! |
| 5C | Harry | For showing the school value of achievement. Harry, thank you for sharing your insightful ideas with the class. Your Minecraft skills are IMPRESSIVE!!
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| 5D | Emily | For showing the school value of Achievement. Emily has created a wonderful collection of poems and has begun Literacy Circles with a quality summary and a comprehensive role. Congratulations, Minny! |
| 6A | Bella
Levi | For showing the school value of Cooperation and Achievement. Bella, your contributions in lit circles have been so valuable.
For showing the school value of Achievement. Regardless of the task Levi always gives it his all and seeks ways to improve.
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| 6B | Felix | For showing the school value of Achievement. Congratulations Felix on making it to the state championships in high jump! Amazing effort!
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| 6C | Tyler | For showing the school value of Achievement. Well done Tyler on a fantastic effort in your learning in Term 4. We are very proud of you! |
| PERFORMING ARTS | For showing the school value of | |
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| AUSLAN | For showing the school value of
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| Library | 5A
6B | For showing the school value of respect during Library sessions by looking after the space.
For showing the school value of achievement with excellent work on their comics.
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| Science | 4B | For showing the school value of cooperation during the magnet investigation this week. Well done!
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Office News / Reminders
- Hayfever: In springtime we tend to have an increasing number of students attend the sick bay with hayfever symptoms. If you know your child is prone to these symptoms please send in backup labelled antihistamines so that staff can administer these to your child in the event they are forgotten before school.
Recycle your old phone with "They're Calling On You" to raise imporatnt funds for gorilla conservation.
We have a box in the office receiption area f you have old phones you wish to recycle.
