Assistant Principal's report

Dear EPS Community,

Firstly, on a personal note, I would like to thank everyone for your kind words and support regarding my nomination for the Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching. It was an incredible experience, and Michael and I were truly honoured to attend the ceremony in Canberra.

🧩 Classes 2026

A reminder that class placements for next year will be announced to students on Step Up Day – Tuesday 17 December.

We sincerely thank you in advance for your understanding and appreciation of the significant work that goes into creating academically and socially balanced classes to support all students to thrive.

💬 Safe, Valued & Respected Survey – Term 4

Thank you to all parents and carers who took the time to complete our Term 4 Safe, Valued & Respected (SVR) survey. Your feedback continues to guide our work and reflects our commitment to Child Safe Standard 4: Family Engagement.

Highlights from this term’s survey:

✅ My child feels safe and welcome at EPS – 100%

✅ EPS welcomes ideas from people with different views and experiences – 97%

✅ My feedback is valued and taken seriously – 91%

✅ When I have a question or concern, it is responded to – 89%

✅ EPS is a respectful school – 97%

✅ I would refer other families to our school – 97%

✅ There are opportunities for me to communicate and connect with the school – 94%

These results are a testament to our shared commitment to creating a school where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

💛 Wellbeing at EPS

Our 2026 Wellbeing Team recently reviewed our programs and initiatives to ensure we continue meeting the evolving needs of our students.

Through regular student pulse checks and analysis of the Attitudes to School Survey, we’ll be introducing new wellbeing programs next year — all connected by our 2026 Wellbeing Throughline: Gratitude.

This theme will guide classroom practices, assemblies, and student leadership initiatives, helping students reflect, appreciate and connect more deeply with their learning and relationships.

💻 Digital Literacy – A Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum

As part of our ongoing commitment to preparing students for the future, staff have been collaborating during weekly professional learning to map out the key digital skills, apps and keyboard shortcuts that every EPS student should know by the end of Year 6.

This ensures every student leaves EPS as a confident, capable, safe and digitally literate learner. 

Kindest,

Leanne