ENPS School News
Introducing David Foley and Tandy Johnson
Principal News - Term 4 Week 3
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.
Upcoming Dates /Events to Remember
| October 2024 | Permission or Payment Due | |
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| 25th | Eltham College Production- Year 5/6 | 23rd October |
| 28th | Division Volleyball Final 2024 | 25th October |
| 29th | Year 5/6 Solar Science Incursion | |
| 29th | Regional Basketball Final | 28th October |
| 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 Athletics | |
| 7th | Prep Transition No3 | |
| 9th | CHOIR and Year 5/6 Mermaid Dance group Performance –Eltham Rotary Festival | |
| 13th | Prep Fire Brigade Visit | |
| 14th | School Council Board | |
| 15th | Regional Cricket | |
| 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 | |
| 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:
| Monday 4th November - Professional Practice Day (Pupil Free Day) |
| 2025 Year 6 Hoodie and Polo Order |
| Party Like it's 1924 - School Disco 1st November |
| LEAVING ENPS - PLEASE LET US KNOW |
| Multiage classes- further information |
Student of the Week 2
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| Prep A | Roman | For showing the school value of achievement. Roman, your writing has improved dramatically and I love the creativity you show during literacy sessions. Super work, Roman! |
| Prep B | Celina | For showing the school value of Achievement. Celina I am really impressed with the start you have made to Term 4. You have worked really hard and confidently tackled all tasks.
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| Prep C | Michaela | For showing the school value of Achievement. Michaela we have been so impressed with how hard you have been working in class- putting in your best effort on the floor and at your desk. Keep it up, superstar!
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| 1A | Evie | For showing the school values of Cooperation and Respect. Evie is a kind and considerate class member who is always ready to learn. She follows expectations of tasks, is helpful and responsible in tidying up class equipment and work spaces. A super star in 1A!
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| 1B | Zoe | For showing the school value of achievement. Zoe has been working her heart out in class on all her learning tasks. Zoe, I am so proud of how dedicated you have been to achieve all your goals. Keep up the amazing effort.
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| 1C | Harrison | For showing all 4 school values. Harrison you should be very proud of your efforts this year. You are a CARE values superstar! Well done!
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| 2A | Sharleez | For showing the school value of cooperation. Sharleez always follows the group plan. She works well with others and listens respectfully to everyone.
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| 2B | Bodhi | For showing the school values of Achievement and Cooperation, doing outstanding work in all literacy tasks and for showing kindness and care, always helping others. |
| 2C | Cara | For showing the school value of Co-operation and Respect Cara is an outstanding member of 2C. She follows the group plan and is a cheerful and happy member of our class.
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| 3A | Ava | For showing the school values of Achievement & Respect. Ava, I love how you put 100% effort into each and every task.
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| 3B | River | For showing the school value of achievement and cooperation. River you have worked hard in the classroom and made positive choices in the yard - well done!
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| 3C | Nate | For showing the school values of Achievement and Respect. Nate, you have been a focus superstar this week. I have been so impressed with the effort you have been putting into your work, and in your continuing willingness to help me and other members of our class. Well done!
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| 4A | Eliza | For showing the value of Achievement. Eliza has been ready to learn and has been showing pleasing curiosity and interest in our Novel Study of the book ‘Matilda’. Eliza, we appreciate your effort. |
| 4B | Milo | For showing all of the school values. Milo, you have been really focused in class and always doing your best work. |
| 4C | Hazel | For showing the school value of CARE. Hazel you always work hard to achieve your best and are a kind and respectful student. Congratulations.
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| 5A | Sas | For showing the school values of cooperation and achievement. Fantastic work with your writing tasks!
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| 5B | Esther | For showing the school value of Achievement. Esther, the poems you have created during our literacy sessions have been creative, thoughtful and emotive. You should be very proud of all the hard work you have put into your writing tasks. Well done!
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| 5C | Vivienne | For showing all of the school values. Viv, you are diligent and kind. Thank you for all of your classroom contributions. Congratulations!
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| 5D | Olive | For showing the school value of Achievement. Olive has produced some wonderfully creative poems this term and is always eager to share her work and contribute to class discussions. Congratulations, Olive! |
| 6A | Josh | For showing the school value of Achievement. Well done Josh for showing such resilience and problem solving when things aren’t working out. |
| 6B | Hunter
Macy | For consistently showing all of the school values. Hunter you are always focused, working hard and showing kindness to everyone. Congratulations!
For showing the school value of Achievement. Macy you consistently produce writing of a very high standard and show kindness to everyone. Congratulations superstar! |
| 6C | Hunter | For showing the school value of Achievement. Hunter consistently displays the skills and attitude of a very successful learner. Well done Hunter on your selection into the St Helena Secondary College ACE program.
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| PERFORMING ARTS | For showing the school value of | |
| ART | 5C
Prep B | For showing the school value of Achievement. You have all been working beautifully in the art room.
For being AMAZING in the Art room this week! |
| Science | 2A | For showing the school value of Respect and Cooperation when testing toys for push pull or gravity forces.
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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.