ENPS School News
Introducing David Foley and Tandy Johnson
Principal News - Term 3 Week 3
This week we had 50 students represent the school at the District Athletics. It is wonderful to provide the opportunity for children to excel in sporting activities and work collectively as a team to represent the school. Our students proudly represented the school in athletics and outstanding conduct. They competed enthusiastically and upheld all of our school CARE values which is equally as important. Of this group, 30 students gain access to the next level of competition called ‘division level’. The timing of these events links beautifully with the Paris Olympics !
Our school walkathon was a fun event this morning even though it was 4 degrees when we started! Classes prepared banners, songs, and chants. They walked from the oval along the Diamond Creek Trail up to the first bridge which is past the soccer ground. It is amazing to observe the huge effort each class make to enjoy this experience. We are very grateful to all the parent helpers that made this event possible. Thank you to those who lined the track to guide students and those who had the hand freezing job of handing out zooper doopers to the students as they crossed the finish line.
Thank you to the PFA for organising this event. Sponsorship is part of this event and we thank parents for supporting your children to gather donations for the school. We have some prizes and certificates for classes. A lucky class will win a special BBQ lunch with Mr Foley and Tandy at the Eltham North Adventure Playground. These awards will be announced at next week’s assembly.
News Flash today..
Kobi B is a year 6 student at ENPS. He has been in QLD this week representing Victoria as a player and the vice captain in the U12 National Basketball Championships.
Today his team won and took gold🥇
Congratulations Kobi, what an achievement.
Upcoming Dates to Remember/ Events
| August 2024 | Event for Permission or Payment | |
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| 6th | Pajama Rama Day | |
| 7th | Year 2 Team Building Incursion 2024 | Year 2 Team Building Incursion 2024 |
| 8th | School Council Board | |
| 9th | Second Hand Uniform Sale | |
| 15th | Yr 5/6 Production:Peter Pan | Yr 5/6 Production: Peter Pan |
| 20th | Book Parade | |
| 21st | Kinder Storytime | |
| 26th | Father's Day Stall |
| September 2024 | Event for Permission or Payment | |
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| 3rd | Whole school photo | |
| 5th | Year 4 Edendale Farm Excursion 2024 | Year 4 Edendale Farm Excursion 2024 |
| 10th | Year 5 Sovereign Hill Excursion | |
| 11th | Footy Day | |
| 12th | Divsion Athletics | Division Athletics Carnival 2024 |
| 12th | RUOK Day | |
| 18th | Prep Transition No1 | |
| 20th | Term 3 Final Assembly : Dismissal 2:30 |
Compass News:
| Peter Pan Production - Year 5/6 - Tickets are now available. |
| Book Club Issue 5 |
| Reminder Second Hand Uniform Sale Friday August 9th |
| 2nd chance to ORDER ENPS 100 Year T-Shirts |
| Invitation to participate in the 2024 Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey |
| 2024 ICAS Assessments in English and Mathematics - Extended registration dates for ICAS 2024. |
| Term3 Working Bee - Seeking a Person/Group to Coordinate |
| Pajama Rama Day - Tuesday 6th August |
| Return of High School Acceptance Forms |
Student of the Week - Term 3 Week 2
| Class | Child Name | Reason |
| Prep A | Ella | For showing the school value of achievement! Ella, you have been working so hard to show whole body listening and do 5 star work! Well Done. |
| Prep B | Oakley | For showing the school value of Achievement. Oakley I am so impressed with how hard you have been working. You show so much enthusiasm for your learning and make everyone around you excited to learn. |
| Prep C | Lulu | For showing the school value of Empathy. Lulu is the first to offer help to anyone in our class that needs it, and is always there to offer her support if anyone is feeling hurt or upset. We are lucky to have you in our Grade, Lulu.
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| 1A | Chloe | For showing the school value of Achievement. Chloe has been working very hard with her reading skills. We were so impressed with her reading and all her knowledge about the book! Congratulations Chloe, keep up the super work!
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| 1B | Nate
| For showing the school value of achievement. Nate, you have been trying your absolute best in class and I have been super impressed with your focus when sitting on the floor..
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| 1C | Elika |
For showing all four CARE school values Elika, you have worked hard |
| 2A | Billy | For showing the school value of achievement. Billy has been working hard to stay focused and complete set tasks.
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| 2B | Samuel | For showing all school values. Wow what a great start back! Samuel you have given all tasks 100%.
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| 2C | Chloe | For showing the school value of Achievement. Chloe you have had a fantastic start to term 3. You have such a positive attitude towards your learning.
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| 3A | Ava | For showing the school value of Achievement. Ava, you blew me away with the care and hard work you put into our Array City task.
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| 3B | Eli | For showing all of the school values. Eli works hard on all class tasks and is a wonderful friend and classmate.
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| 3C | Harry | For showing the school values of Achievement and Respect. Harry, you have had a great start to Term 3. You are a hard worker and show respect and kindness to all your teachers and classmates. Keep up the great work! |
| 4A | Maria
Oliver | For showing all the school values! Maria is a kind and considerate class member who is always ready to learn. You’re a star Maria.
For showing the value of Achievement. Oliver has had a great start to the term. He has put in his best effort at school. You’re a star Oliver. |
| 4B | All of 4B | For showing all of the school values! Well done 4B for working together as a team and showing Miki your classroom routines. Keep up the great work legends! |
| 4C | Ethan P | For showing the school value of CARE. Ethan you have made a wonderful start to Term 3. Congratulations
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| 5A | Matilda | For showing our school’s CARE values. Matilda, you consistently demonstrate your keen work ethic and make valuable contributions to our discussions.
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| 5B | Elle | For showing the school value of Achievement. Elle, you have excelled throughout our division unit. You have really challenged yourself, which has resulted in you becoming a division superstar! You should be very proud of yourself. Well done!
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| 5C | Karlius | For showing the school value of Respect. Karlius, you show respect to all members of 5C and to the school environment every day.
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| 5D | River | For showing the school value of Cooperation and Achievement. Welcome to our class River. Congratulations on a great start to the term and the brilliant piece of work you completed with the Gold Investigations task. |
| 6A | Maya
| For showing the school value of Achievement. Maya, well done, always trying to challenge yourself in your learning. |
| 6B | Evie | For showing the school value of Achievement. Evie your writing is consistently outstanding, congratulations superstar!
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| 6C | Miles | For showing the school CARE values. Miles consistently shows all our school values and is a great role model for his peers
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| ART | 2A | For showing the school value of Achievement! Excellent work 2A, painting a clay piece for the school mural.
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| Science | 1B | For showing the school value of RESPECT and ACHIEVEMENT: for showing fabulous listening and demonstrating learnings. Well done.
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ENPS PFA - Everyone is welcome!
NEXT PFA MEETING - Meetings, 7pm at ENPS - put them in your diary
- Term 3 Wednesday 4th Sep
- Term 4 Wednesday 16th Oct
- Term 4 Tues 19th Nov 7
2024 PFA PROGRAM UPDATE
We have many upcoming events being organised and supported by the PFA in the coming months. All of this good work can only happen with the support of our community, so please put up your hand if you can help in any way. We have working groups set up and new members are welcome. If you would like to help or volunteer time for particular events, please let us know via email elthamnorthprimarypfa@gmail.com or you can join a WhatsApp working group (see links below).
Special Footy Lunch, Wed 11th Sep
- WhatsApp working group https://chat.whatsapp.com/DoeWs0XF6F23TCVwSkVsym
- We are planning a hot lunch on the day of the footy parade at around 9-10ish.
- Helpers will be needed to pack and serve the lunch in the lead-up to, and on the day.
Disco, Fri 25th October
- WhatsApp working group - https://chat.whatsapp.com/CG9xaIwbk5h40evHsVm7z6
- To be run in the hall during the day, for each year level at a time. Picture lights, music and a whole lot of cute dancing.
- We a looking for a DJ to volunteer time and also possibly equipment. Please drop us a line if you have any leads on this.
- A small crew of volunteers will also be needed to support the event on the day.
Graduation - Year 6
- ENPS are looking for 8 x Grade 5 parent volunteers this year to help serve supper at the Grade 6 graduation event.
- The aim is to make this a yearly tradition.
Working Bees - Dates TBC
Colour Run - Date TBC
PFA connections
If you want to stay in the know and find out where you can pitch in, please join our PFA WhatsApp thread, join the next PFA meeting and keep an eye on this newsletter section.
Email- elthamnorthprimarypfa@gmail.com
WhatsApp Group - Join the conversation
PFA events for 2024 will be posted to the ENPS Website Calendar
Community Activities
