Principal's Views
As we come to the end of Week 6, it’s hard to believe there are only five weeks remaining in the 2025 school year. The final stretch is always a busy and exciting time, with many wonderful events and activities taking place across the school. The Year 3 and 4 Camps were a huge success and our specialist team have been in full swing with amazing events such as Italian Day, the Performing Arts concerts and Gala days for PE. We also had great success at the Whittlesea show with 42 prizes being awarded to students across the year levels. Winning artwork is displayed in the foyer and the staffroom. Coming up we have an exciting Coding Day for our 5/6 students to showcase their digital learning skills.
Community Hub
We have enjoyed a number of morning tea events with different families in the community hub. We continue to focus on our Annual Implementation Plan goals of Strengthening the partnership and communication between school and families. We were fortunate to have Harpreet (our specialist / librarian teacher) involved in this event to support and connect with some of our Hindi speaking families. We value the culturally diversity of our community and it is always good to hear about the customs and traditions of the different cultures within our school.
Staff Wellbeing Week and Italian Day
On Friday 7th November we celebrated our termly Staff Wellbeing Week where we acknowledge the dedication of our staff. During Wellbeing week we enjoyed gelato for Italian Day and many of the staff also enjoyed a special Italian Day lunch order. The performance by Spectacular Spettacolo was very entertaining and enjoyed by all.
Remembrance Day
On Tuesday 11th November we acknowledged Remembrance Day with a minute silence and flags at half-mast. The Student Leaders delivered a speech and poem “In Flanders Fields” over the PA system just before 11am when we stopped for a minute silence.
Poppies are a symbol of remembrance because they grew on the battlefields after the war ended. Even though the ground was broken and damaged, bright red poppies started to grow. This showed hope and new life after so much loss. That’s why poppies remind people of the soldiers who fought and died, and why we wear them to remember and honour their sacrifice.
Today we come together and commemorate the lives lost in world war 1, in remembrance of the soldiers who fought in world war 1. The poppies, a bright red flower, was widely seen on the fields where battles were fought. The poppy is now a symbol of remembrance and respect for the Australian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for their country.
Prep Transition Days
On Wednesday we had our final prep transition session, and it was a great success. The Preps received a showbag with many exciting things inside to prepare them for their exciting start next year. We are thrilled to welcome the newest members to join our EVPS community.
2026 Year 6 Graduation Uniform
Attention Year 5 families, we are happy to advise that the Grade 6 Graduation Uniform is now available to order. To avoid disappointment please ensure you order by the cut off date next Wednesday 19th November for delivery in early March.
Upcoming Events
21st Nov 2.45pm Whole School Assembly
25th November 3/4 Cricket Gala Day
27th Nov Year 1 Robot Buddies Incursion
Dec 9th – Transition/ Step Up Day
Dec 10th – Year 6 Funfields Excursion
Dec 10th - Team Dream Performance
Dec 11th - STEM Gala Day
Dec 12th - Colour Fun Run, Class Parties
Dec 15th Final assembly
Dec 17th – Graduation
Last day of Term 4 Friday 19th December 1pm dismissal
Students Scholarships
The Department of Education manages a range of scholarships on behalf of various trusts. Applications are available for eligible students from year levels 4 to12 and opened on Wednesday 1 October 2025 and close on Monday 2 February. Please see the link below for eligibility requirements.
Student scholarships | vic.gov.au
Hats are Back!
A reminder that students require their school hat in line with our School Sun Protection Policy
Rachel Griffiths,
Acting Principal
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