Principal News - Term 4 Week 8

This week we have been reflecting upon the achievements of our JSC over the term. JSC students have planned and supported many initiatives including Remembrance Day, a domino chain using cereal that will result in donating the cereal to food banks as well as planning to get lunchtime reading and sports clubs up and running.

The JSC approached the leadership team this term suggesting mesh be installed at the base of the 5/6 court fence. This was to stop down balls from rolling under the fence. The JSC had identified that this not only caused student frustration but was also a safety improvement as students were often tempted to jump over the fence instead of going around through the playground to safely go through the gate. Thank you to Darren for supporting the JSC to achieve their goals by installing the mesh. We are grateful for all that you do at our school to make our school a great place to be.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the JSC on an outstanding year of achievements and amplifying student voice in 2025.

On Monday next week we will have the first of our transition sessions for 2025 where students will meet their new teacher and new classmates. They will have an opportunity to get to know one another and participate in some fun activities together. Some of the 2025 classrooms are still being prepared as mentioned in last week’s newsletter. We are relocating the Mindfulness Centre and the Library into the Junior School building so some classrooms won’t be quite ready until the last week of the term. All students will know where their 2025 room will be next Monday and we will ensure that they are able to spend time in their new room as soon as possible once construction works are completed.

Upcoming Dates /Events to Remember

	December 2024	Permission or Payment Due
2nd	Year 3 and 4 Swimming Program
4th	Year 3 Camp	29/11/24
10th	Year 7 Orientation Day
11th	Christmas Carol Concert
16th	Year 6 Graduation	12/12/24
18th	Prep Big Day In	16/12/24
18th	Year 2 BDO	13/12/24
18th	Year 4 BDO	13/12/24
18th	Year 5/6 Survivor Day	13/12/24
19th	Year 1 Big Day In	13/12/24
19th	Year 5/6 Funfields BDO
20th	Final Assembly. Dismiss 1:30pm

Compass News:


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
Eltham North Primary School Vacation Care Calendar
TRANSITION DAYS
2025 Parent Contribution Payments

Student of the Week 7

Class	Child	Reason
Prep A	Amy	For showing all the school values. Amy, you are a leader in prep A with the example you have set all year. You always work to a ‘5 star’ standard and support your classmates all the time. Well Done, Amy!
Prep B	Xavier	For showing the school value of Achievement. Xavier I am really proud of the effort you have put into your work this week. Keep up the great work.
Prep C	Jordan	For showing the school value of Achievement. Jordan we are so proud of how hard you work on the activities we do in the classroom. Well done!
1A	Aleksa	For showing the school value of Achievement. Aleksa has been working very hard to extend her reading skills. We are so impressed with her reading and all her knowledge about the text!
1B	Marley	For showing the school values of cooperation, and empathy. Marley chooses kindness everyday at school and is a great helper in our classroom.
1C	Lincoln	For showing all four CARE values. Lincoln, you are a Cooperation, Achievement, Respect and Empathy super star. Your Yr 2 teacher will be so impressed with your efforts. And so am I!
2A	Billy	For showing the school value of Achievement. Billy has worked hard on his reading and is doing an amazing job. Keep up the incredible work!
2B	Zoe	For showing the school value of Achievement. Zoe, your attention to detail and thoughtful approach to learning make you a wonderful example for others. Fantastic work!
2C	Max	For showing the school value of Achievement. Max what a great week you have had. I am so proud of how hard you work in the class and the gains you have made. What a legend!
3A	Remy	For showing the school values of Cooperation & Achievement. Remy, I’m so proud of the hard work you put into your Information Report, you worked brilliantly with your partner.
3B	Sasha	For showing the school value of achievement. You have been working so hard and getting great results!
3C	Harry	For showing all the school values. Harry, you work hard every day and show respect and kindness to everyone. You come to class ready to learn and it has been so lovely to see your confidence grow over the year.
4A	Austin	For always showing the school value of respect. Thank you Austin for always being a kind and considerate class member to both your peers and teachers. Well done.
4A	Oliver	For showing the value of Achievement and cooperation. Oliver you had a wonderful week, you have been enthusiastic, working cooperatively with your peers and ready to learn. We have loved your effort. Well done Oliver.
4B	Shimaz	For showing the school value of Achievement. Shimaz is always working hard and always uses her time wisely.
4C	Bella	For showing the school value of Achievement. Bella, you work hard everyday to achieve your goals. Well done!
5A	Gus	For showing all of the school values during math and our Daily 7. Keep up the great work, Gus!
5B	All of 5B	For showing all the school values. 5B, you have all been so respectful and cooperative throughout our SLIP and happiness programs. Thank you for supporting each other and helping everyone achieve their best! I am very proud of you all.
5C	Asmi Alanna	For showing the school value of achievement and respect. Asmi, you strive for accuracy in everything you do and take great pride in your work! Amazing Asmi! For showing the school value of Achievement and Respect by displaying persistence and accepting all challenges. Great job in your first SLIP session too!
5D	Albert	For showing the school value of Achievement. Albert has made excellent progress with his Literacy Circles and comprehension tasks. I’ve been particularly excited by Albert’s increased confidence in Maths. Congratulations, Albert.
6A	Mila	For showing the school value of Achievement. Well done Mila on always taking on feedback to improve your learning.
6B	Jarvis	For showing the all the school CARE values. Jarvis you consistently show respect and kindness to everyone, congratulations superstar!
6C	Isabella	For showing all the school CARE values. Isabella consistently shows kindness and works hard at all her learning tasks.
PERFORMING ARTS	2C	For showing the school value of COOPERATION
ART	2C	For showing all the school values!!! Excellent 2C!
PE		For showing the school value of
AUSLAN		For showing the school value of
Library	3C	For showing the school value of co-operation by looking after the Library space together!
Science	5A	For showing the school value of cooperation this week during your shadow investigation. Well done!

ENPS Christmas Concert:

Don't forget ENPS Christmas Concert on Wednesday 11th at 6:00pm on the Assembly Court. The Eltham Rotary Club will be putting on a Sausage Sizzle. Bring a picnic basket and rug to enjoy the Christmas sing a long with a visit from Santa.

Office News / Reminders

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.

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