ENPS School News 

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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 2024Permission or Payment Due
   
18th Dental Van  
23rd Prep Transition No2  9:15am - 11:50pm 
25th  Eltham College  Production- Year 5/6                            23rd October 
28thDivision Volleyball Final 202425th October
29th Year 5/6 Solar Science Incursion 
30thDrama Toolbox - Prep Incursion28th October 
31st Boys Division Cricket Final 202430th October 
 November 2024Permission or Payment Due
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  

 
14thSchool Council Board 
19th   Second Hand Uniform Sale 
19thPrep Transition No4  
21st Year 5 Sexual Health Incursion  
28th

Year 4 Inquiry Celebration and African 

Drumming Incursion

25th November 
   
 December 2024Permission or Payment Due
2ndYear 3 and 4 Swimming Program  
3rd Year 6 Sexual Health Incursion  
4th    Year 3 Camp   
16th Year 6 Graduation  
18th Prep Big Day In 
18thYear 2 BDO 
18thYear 4 BDO 
18thYear 5/6 Survivor Day 
19th Year 1 Big Day In 
19th Year 5/6 Funfields BDO 
20thFinal 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

ClassChild Reason 
Prep AGoldaFor 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.
Prep BNA

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Prep CJosh

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!

 

1AAiden 

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!

 

1BEvie

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. 

 

1CAll Of 1CFor 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.
2AAbi

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. 

 

2BMax

For showing the school value of Achievement. Max, you are great at sharing your knowledge and ideas with the class. 

 

2CAiden

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

 

3AAll of 3A

For showing all the school values to our student teachers, and starting the term off with incredible focus and respect. 

 

3BAll of 3BFor showing all the school’s CARE values to Mrs Pennycook while Hayley’s been away. Well done, 3B!
3CArchie 

 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!

 

 

4AAll of 4A

For showing all the school values by settling back into school routines and displaying positive ‘ready to learn’ attitudes. Well done 4A.

 

4BAll of 4B 

For showing the school value of Cooperation and Achievement. Well done 4B on the resilience you have shown this week.  

 

4CAll of 4C

For showing the school values by settling back into school life and displaying positively our CARE  values.

 

5ABailey

For showing the school values of achievement and cooperation by saving up his classroom currency to give the whole class a fun day.

 

5BAmelie 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! 
5CAll of 5CFor showing the school value of CARE! Thank you for being trustworthy and kind! A great start to Term 4!
5DEthanFor 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!
6ANeve 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!

6CIndiFor showing the school value of Achievement. Indi has returned to school with confidence and a great attitude towards learning. Great effort Indi
PERFORMING ARTS For showing the school value of
ART 

4C For showing the school value of Cooperation. You were super stars in the art room this week!

 

PE 

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AUSLAN 

For showing the school value of

 

Library4A

For showing the school value of RESPECT by listening to each other Library this week!

 

Science6A

For showing the school value of RESPECT and ACHIEVEMENT. Great listening and learning about fossil fuels this week. Well done!

 

 

 

 

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