ENPS School News
Introducing David Foley and Tandy Johnson
Principal News - Term 3 Week 6
This week we have had a wonderful time celebrating Book Week. Students have been involved in buddy activities, shared book readings and on Tuesday morning we held our parade. It was lovely to see so many smiling faces as students came across each other dressed as favourite book characters. It was evident that many families had spent time working on costumes and the opportunity to show off this work to the whole school was fun. Staff also enjoyed the opportunity to dress up!
The week also included our Get Your Arts on Experience with illustrator Marc McBride. All of the students participated in a workshop with Marc where they were shown airbrush painting skills, saw lots of Marc’s work and then were able to apply some of the skills that Marc had shared with our students. The students have produced some fantastic pieces inspired by Marc’s techniques.
On Monday we will be holding a stall in the hall to enable students to select a gift for a significant person in their lives. If you haven’t already done so, pop onto Compass to consent for your child to participate. Thank you in advance to all of the families who are helping with this. Without the support of families we wouldn’t be able to run events like this for the students so we appreciate any time that people are able to give.
During the week you will also have received a compass feed and facebook post about this year’s family camp at Healesville. Thank you to Linda and James Box for leading this event. There are still spaces if your family would like to join other families in a fun weekend.
Upcoming Dates /Events to Remember
| August 2024 | Permission or Payment Due | |
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| 26th | Father's Day Stall | Due 01st September |
| September 2024 | Permission or Payment Due | |
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| 3rd | Whole school photo | |
| 5th | Year 4 Edendale Farm Excursion 2024 | Due 29th August |
| 8th | Term 3 Working Bee | |
| 10th | Year 5 Sovereign Hill Excursion | Due 5th September |
| 11th | Footy Day | |
| 12th | Divsion Athletics | Due 11th September |
| 12th | RUOK Day | |
| 18th | Prep Transition No1 | |
| 20th | Term 3 Final Assembly : Dismissal 2:30 |
Compass News:
| Invitation to participate in the 2024 Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey |
| Term 3 Working Bee - Sunday 8th September |
| Book Club Issue 6 |
| Annual ENPS Family Weekend to Healesville 2024 |
| ICAS Maths Assessment - Change of Date |
| Families leaving end of 2024 |
| Help wanted for Fathers Day Stall |
| Family Working Bee- Sunday 8th Sept |
Student of the Week - Term 3 Week 5
| Class | Child Name | Reason |
| Prep A | Will | For showing the school value of achievement. Will, you have been working very hard during writing sessions and have been producing excellent work! |
| Prep B | Seb | For showing the school value of Achievement. Seb you have worked so hard to read and write your 4-sound words. I am blown away with how well you are doing!
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| Prep C | Razaan | For showing the school value of achievement. Razaan we have been so impressed with how hard you have been working in class on your spelling.
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| 1A | Aidan T | For showing all the school values of CARE Aidan, you consistently try your best with all learning tasks. You always demonstrate 5 star learning and are respectful to others. |
| 1B | Hazaan | For showing the school value of achievement and respect. Hazaan, you always try your absolute best to learn all your codes and to keep up with your home reading.
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| 1C | Luqman | For showing all 4 Care school values- Luqman, you are a Care Values Super Star. Thank you for alway Being Your Best!
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| 2A | Angus | For showing the school value of Cooperation. During morning meetings Angus has been working hard to listen to others and follow the group plan.
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| 2B | Ethan | For showing all the school values. Ethan you are respectful to others, take time to do 5 star work and work well with all class members.
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| 2C | All of 2C | For showing the school values while I was away. Thank you for your hard work and for the help you gave to Mrs Pennycook!
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| 3A | NA | For showing the school value of
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| 3B | Mia | For showing all of the school values. Mia works hard on all class tasks and is always kind and caring.
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| 3C | Imogen | For showing the school values of Achievement and Respect. Imogen you always come to class ready to learn and are a listening superstar! It has been fantastic seeing you working so hard this term. |
| 4A | Ryan | For showing the value of Achievement. Ryan has been making an effort to be ready to learn and has been showing pleasing curiosity and interest in our inquiry topic. |
| 4B | All of 4B
| For showing the school value of Achievement. Everyone has worked so hard to complete set tasks and solve our Secret Sentences each day!!!
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| 4C | Tyler | For showing the school value of Achievement. Tyler it has been terrific to see your positive approach to all tasks in the classroom.
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| 5A | Layla | For showing the school value of Achievement through persistence during division. |
| 5A | Albert | For showing the school value of cooperation and respect by showing initiative in the playground. |
| 5B | Arthur | For showing the school value of achievement. Arthur, you have really excelled during our Maths unit this week. It has been great to see you challenge yourself and take on extension tasks.
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| 5C | Oliver
Poppy | For showing the school value of cooperation and achievement. Oliver, shares his ideas and knowledge on various topics with class.
For showing the school value of achievement. Poppy has a positive attitude and shows determination to improve her skills. |
| 5D | Tiana | For showing the school value of Achievement. Tiana has excelled in our extension Maths in class. Her confidence continues to grow and I love her positive attitude during tasks. |
| 6A | Mila
Seb | For showing the school CARE values. Mila you are always respectful and put your all into your learning.
For showing the school value of Achievement. Seb i have been amazed by the outstanding effort you have put into your school and homework. |
| 6B | Jarvis | For showing all the school CARE values. Jarvis consistently shows all our school values and is a great role model for his peers. |
| 6C | Tessa
Josette | For showing the school value of Achievement. Tessa consistently engages in her school work, working hard to challenge and extend her skills. Well done
For showing the school value of Achievement. Josette consistently challenges herself and strives to achieve her best
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| PERFORMING ARTS | For showing the school value of | |
| ART | 2C | For showing the school value of Achievement. Great work in Art this week 2C! |
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| AUSLAN | For showing the school value of
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| Library | 5D | For showing the school value of COOPERATION during our group discussions!
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| Science | 3A | For showing the school value of RESPECT and ACHIEVEMENT. Great listening this week and well done completing your classification of animals!
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ENPS PFA - Everyone is welcome!
NEXT PFA MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 4th September at 7pm, on school grounds. All are welcome.
Meetings, 7pm at ENPS - put them in your diary
- Term 3 Wednesday 4th Sep
- Term 4 Wednesday 16th Oct (TBC)
- Term 4 Tues 19th Nov 7 (TBC)
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).
Working Bee - Sunday 8th September
SIGNUP HERE - https://signup.com/go/SrEARfq
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 are 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.
Grade 6 Graduation, December 16th
- Grade 6 graduation will be held on the evening of December 16th. It was formerly a tradition at ENPS that Grade 5 parents would support this night and in 2024 we are restarting this "pay it forward" act.
- The school would love approximately 12 parent helpers from the Grade 5 cohort to help from around 6pm on the 16th December, for a couple of hours. Helpers will be serving food and helping with simple tasks to support the dinner. Venue Eltham High School.
- If you have any questions feel free to contact the PFA on elthamnorthprimarypfa@gmail.com. Otherwise, if you are able, please put the date in your calendar and look out for the call for volunteers later in the year.
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
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