ENPS School News
Introducing David Foley and Tandy Johnson
Principal News - Term 4 Week 7
End of Year Events:
We head into December soon with some exciting events for the children. Year 3 + 4 Swimming starts Monday 2 December and runs for 7 sessions over two weeks. Our Year 3 Camp at ADANAC starts Wednesday 4th December. In the next week, the year 6 students have their year 7 orientation day to secondary schools and we have our Community Picnic on 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.
Our School Council have our final board meeting for the year this week. We use this meeting to approve important financial documents. The school program budget and parent contribution payments will be discussed for next year. Staffing is nearly finalised and we will be pleased to be able to announce where teachers will be placed very soon. There will be a change of classroom locations as we will be grouping year 3+4 classes together in the lower basketball court zone and year 5+6 classes in the two storey BER building. The library, mindfulness centre and auslan rooms will also be relocated.
We commence student transitions Monday 2 December. Students currently in year Prep - year 5 inclusive will move to their new class grouping for 2025. There will be a few opportunities for the students to meet their new teacher.
Also a shout out this week to Audra in year 6. Audra represented Eltham North Primary in the interschools competition at the Lilydale and Yarra Valley show on last Sunday. She was riding her Pony called Prinni. Audra walked away with many awards and came first in the interschools year 4 - 6 primary rider and first in the interschool handling across all primary ages. It was cold and wet but she kept smiling. See more photos in the school website:
Upcoming Dates /Events to Remember
| November 2024 | Permission or Payment Due | |
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| 27th | Year 6 SEA Program 1 | 26th November |
| 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. |
| 2025 Year 3 Ipad Program |
| Save The Date - PFA Parent Social Evening - Thursday 5th December |
| Book Club Issue 8 |
| 2024 Year 6 Graduation Tickets |
| Reported Case of Whooping Cough |
Student of the Week 6
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| Prep A | William | For showing the school value of achievement. William, you have done an amazing job with your writing by adding extra detail and using accurate spelling. Super Work, William! |
| Prep B | Cruz | For showing the school value of Achievement. Cruz, you have worked very hard on your writing all year and should be very proud of what you have achieved. Well done!
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| Prep C | All of Prep C | For showing the school value of Respect. We were so proud of the fantastic whole body listening that you showed our local Firefighters when they came to talk to us about keeping safe in an emergency. Great work Prep C!
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| 1A | Samuel | For showing all of the school CARE values. Sam, you consistently remain focused on learning tasks. You show pride in all you do producing neatly presented work. |
| 1B | Cohen | For showing all the school values all term. Cohen has been challenging himself in class and has been choosing kindness when playing with his classmates.
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| 1C | Billie | For showing all the school’s CARE values. Well done, Billie, for interacting with others in a thoughtful manner and getting involved in all activities with great enthusiasm. |
| 2A | Arlo | For showing the school value of Respect. Arlo is kind to his classmates and always respectful to his teachers. It is great to see Arlo contributing respectfully in classroom discussions.
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| 2B | Sophia | For showing all the school values. Sophia, you are a kind and respectful member of 2B. You consistently embrace challenges with a growth mindset. |
| 2C | Sam | For showing all of the school values. Sam, same you work hard in class, you look out for others and you and a wonderful member of 2C, Thanks for just being you!
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| 3A | Charlotte | For showing the school value of Achievement. Charlotte, you’ve come back after your extended holiday focussed and ready to learn. Commitment |
| 3B | All of 3B | For showing the school all of the school values, it’s been lovely having such positive feedback from CRTs in the classroom.
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| 3C | Asher | For showing the school values of Cooperation and Empathy. Asher you are a kind member of our class who is always happy to help your teachers and peers. Your smile and positive attitude make our days brighter, we are lucky to have you in 3C!
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| 4A | Clover | For showing the value of Achievement. Clover has had a fantastic year. She is always ready to learn and is a valued member of 4A. Clover, we appreciate your effort. |
| 4B | All of 4B | For showing the school value of Achievement. Congratulations to everyone tor setting our small learning goals and working hard to reach them. Well done to everyone. |
| 4C | Liam | For showing the school value of respect. Liam, you treat all your peers and the staff at ENPS with such kindness and respect. You are a delight to have in our class!
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| 5A | Henry | For showing all of the school values each day at school. Fantastic work as Tech monitor too, Henry!
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| 5B | Luke | For showing the school value of achievement. Luke, the hard work you have been putting into your information report research and draft has been very impressive. Keep up the amazing work!
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| 5C | Estee | For showing the school value of achievement and respect. Estee shows great enthusiasm for learning and is dedicated to improving her skills. Amazing!
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| 5D | NA | For showing the school value of - |
| 6A | Maya
| For showing the school CARE values. Maya you embody our values everyday and make 6A a welcoming place for all. |
| 6B | Amelia | For showing the school value of Achievement. Amelia, you consistently produce writing of a very high standard and the autobiography you wrote last week was outstanding. Congratulations superstar! |
| 6C | All of 6C | For showing ALL the school values. Thankyou 6C for working hard while Cara was away
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| PERFORMING ARTS | 1A | For showing the school value of Achieving their best! |
| ART | For showing the school value of
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| PE | For showing the school value of
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| AUSLAN | For showing the school value of
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| Library | 6C
5B | For showing the school value of Achievement when working on Upside-Down Sid!
For showing the school value of Respect by looking after the Library space!
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| Science | 4A
3C | For showing all of the CARE values. You were superstars this week. Well done!
For showing the school value of RESPECT during our heat investigation. Congratulations on being amazing!
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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.
