ENPS School News
Introducing David Foley and Tandy Johnson
Principal News - Term 4 Week 2
100 Year Celebrations: Mural
As part of our 100 year celebrations, we commissioned local Pottery Artist, Mary Lou Pittard to create a special mural for our atrium. Over time, pottery murals have been installed on the brick wall surrounds and they tell a wonderful story of the journey and life of the school. With this special design, the leaves represent the environment and show two types of the local gum trees that are found locally in our area. Mary Lou started working with the students in term 3. Together, the students have each painted their own tile and recorded their initials at the bottom to show the next generations of visitors who may walk through our doors in the future.
The design was created on hardy board and all the pottery tiles were designed and painted by the students. Think of a massive jigsaw with hundreds of pieces. The tiles were sorted, arranged, glued, grouted, polished and placed on to the backing boards. The final step was to erect the components and connect it to the wall in the atrium. Congratulations to our students for the efforts. We can be very proud of this wonderful artistic piece and Marylou’s passion and commitment. The students have loved the opportunity to learn and build their skills working with pottery.
Congratulations!
In the past week we have had two big reasons to celebrate. Last Friday Vicki Ward MP attended our assembly to present the David McKenzie award to Levi Hampson. The award is given to a student who exemplifies kindness and empathy towards others. Whilst Levi appeared somewhat surprised to be receiving the award, it is no surprise to us that he was selected to receive the acknowledgment. Congratulations Levi!
On Tuesday, our Boys Basketball team played in the regional finals and CAME FIRST!! Congratulations to our winners and we wish you all the best at division finals next week!
Upcoming Dates /Events to Remember
| October 2024 | Permission or Payment Due | |
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| 18th | Dental Van | |
| 23rd | Prep Transition No2 9:15am - 11:50pm | |
| 25th | Eltham College Production- Year 5/6 | 23rd October |
| 28th | Division Volleyball Final 2024 | 25th October |
| 29th | Year 5/6 Solar Science Incursion | |
| 30th | Drama Toolbox - Prep Incursion | 28th October |
| 31st | Boys Division Cricket Final 2024 | 30th October |
| November 2024 | Permission or Payment Due | |
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| 1st | Disco Day | |
| 4th | Professional Practice Day (Pupil Free Day) | |
| 5th | Melbourne Cup Day | |
| 6th | State Athlectics | |
| 7th | Prep Transition No3 | |
| 9th | CHOIR and Year 5/6 Mermaid Dance group Performance –Eltham Rotary Festival | |
| 14th | School Council Board | |
| 19th | Second Hand Uniform Sale | |
| 19th | Prep Transition No4 | |
| 21st | Year 5 Sexual Health Incursion | |
| 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 | |
| 3rd | Year 6 Sexual Health Incursion | |
| 4th | Year 3 Camp | |
| 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:
| Lost property! - Update from PFA |
| Chicken pox in the school. |
| Monday 4th November - Professional Practice Day (Pupil Free Day) |
| Book Club Issue 7 |
| 2025 Year 6 Hoodie and Polo Order |
| Free Mobile Dental Van Visit |
Student of the Week 1
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| Prep A | Golda | For showing the school value of achievement. Golda, I have been so impressed with how you worked with your peers in reading groups. You showed good focus and tried your best to improve your reading. Well Done. |
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| Prep C | Josh | For showing all the school values. Josh you have made a fabulous start back to Term 4. We think you are an absolute superstar, and feel so lucky to have you in our class. Keep up the brilliant work!
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| 1A | Aiden | For showing the school value of achievement. Aiden, what a fabulous start to Term 4. You have shown outstanding number problem solving skills, using different materials to represent the place value of a target number. We are super proud of the many collections you made and the way you were able to explain the amounts to the class. A true Maths wizard!
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| 1B | Evie | For showing the school value of achievement. Evie always strives to do her absolute best on all her learning tasks. Evie, I love your creativity and the way you take pride in the presentation of your work.
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| 1C | All Of 1C | For showing the school value of Achievement. For an incredible start to Term 4. 1C you are all so ready for Year 2! Keep up the excellent effort everyone. I’m very proud of you. |
| 2A | Abi | For showing all of the school value every single day. She is always ready to learn and gives 100% effort in all tasks. It has been wonderful to see Abi sharing her ideas more often.
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| 2B | Max | For showing the school value of Achievement. Max, you are great at sharing your knowledge and ideas with the class.
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| 2C | Aiden | For showing all the school values every day. Aiden is a valued member of 2C. He works hard, shows respect to others and can be counted on to always do the right thing. Rock on Aiden
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| 3A | All of 3A | For showing all the school values to our student teachers, and starting the term off with incredible focus and respect.
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| 3B | All of 3B | For showing all the school’s CARE values to Mrs Pennycook while Hayley’s been away. Well done, 3B! |
| 3C | Archie | For showing the school value of Achievement. Archie, you have had a great start to Term 4. It has been wonderful to see you working hard to focus during learning time. Keep up the great work!
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| 4A | All of 4A | For showing all the school values by settling back into school routines and displaying positive ‘ready to learn’ attitudes. Well done 4A.
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| 4B | All of 4B | For showing the school value of Cooperation and Achievement. Well done 4B on the resilience you have shown this week.
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| 4C | All of 4C | For showing the school values by settling back into school life and displaying positively our CARE values.
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| 5A | Bailey | For showing the school values of achievement and cooperation by saving up his classroom currency to give the whole class a fun day.
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| 5B | Amelie | For showing the school value of achievement. Amelie, you have really excelled throughout our unit of Mass this week. It has been great to see how confident you are working through activities relating to measurement. Well done! |
| 5C | All of 5C | For showing the school value of CARE! Thank you for being trustworthy and kind! A great start to Term 4! |
| 5D | Ethan | For showing the school value of Achievement. Ethan has thrived with classroom extension maths tasks and has produced an excellent variety of poems this term. Congratulations Ethan! |
| 6A | Neve | For showing all the school value of Achievement. Neve, you always try your best regardless and seek feedback for improvement. |
| 6B | Lyra
Kobi | For consistently showing all of the school values. Lyra you are always focused, working hard and treating everyone with respect and kindness. We are so lucky to have you in 6B.
For showing the school value Cooperation. Kobi we were so impressed by the amazing job you did organising the 3X3 basketball tournament last term. Well done superstar! |
| 6C | Indi | For showing the school value of Achievement. Indi has returned to school with confidence and a great attitude towards learning. Great effort Indi |
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| ART | 4C For showing the school value of Cooperation. You were super stars in the art room this week!
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| AUSLAN | For showing the school value of
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| Library | 4A | For showing the school value of RESPECT by listening to each other Library this week!
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| Science | 6A | For showing the school value of RESPECT and ACHIEVEMENT. Great listening and learning about fossil fuels this week. Well done!
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Office News / Reminders
- Reminder that hats are required in Term 4:The ENPS broad-brimmed Sun Smart hat is a compulsory uniform item whenever students are outside during term 1&4. Students without a school hat will be directed to, and must remain in the Atrium and Rest a While shaded area.
- Tennis and Music Lessons at ENPS during lunch time : Please see following brochures
