ENPS School News
Introducing David Foley and Tandy Johnson
Principal News - Term 4 Week 5
Dear Parents
Last Friday our PFA led the school disco in the hall. All students were able to participate and did they what! I’ve never seen such enthusiastic and happy dancers share the moment. Maybe our lunch time Friday dance parties inspired them and with dress ups involved the children certainly partied. The hall was dark and fully decked out with great party lights and balloons. Thank you to all of the families that worked so hard behind the scenes to make this a memorable event for our students!
Yesterday Glenn Ferrarotto spoke to our year 5 + 6 students about Remembrance Day. We are fortunate that he was able to make himself available at this busy time. He spoke to the group about Remembrance Day as a memorial day since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. He invited the children to ask questions and shared information.
Yesterday some of our students participated in the State Athletics Championships. A big congratulations to all student who made to this high level standard in sport. In particular, 1st in year 12/13 boys shotput and 1st in year 12/13 boys triple jump – Kobi B in year 6. What an amazing achievement. Felix S came 8th in year 11 boys high jump which is amazing. Ariya O ran the 100 & 200m in multiclass and came 2nd and 3rd in her races but due to coding revisions she finished 4th and 5th overall.
School Uniforms:
At last Friday’s assembly I reminded students that part of our school uniform is plain single colour socks only. Ideally black, navy or white socks are best but we understand that sometimes there may be another plain colour worn. There has been an increase in students wearing bright coloured socks such as the Mad Mia brand that have significant embellishments and patterned socks are also inappropriate. These socks are not part of the student uniform and shouldn’t be worn. As communicated in term 2, students are permitted to wear green, gold or black leggings, shorts, skorts, pants as part of our school uniform. They are also permitted to wear the ENPS 100 year birthday t-shirt.
End of Year Events:
Teachers are also finalising end of year events for all year levels and we have our year 3 camp and year 3 + 4 Swimming program in December. There are Big DayOut and Big Day in coming up to celebrate the end of 2024.
ENPS End of Year Community Picnic:
We have confirmed our Community Picnic for 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. Hopefully Santa can drop by for a visit.
School Lunches:
We have an issue with the crows and ravens in the yard. These birds are managing to get into student open bags and lunch boxes left outside. Class teachers will discuss this topic with their students and find solutions. Warmer weather has arrived and we thought we could remind for parents about safe food handling practices for the school lunchbox:
- Put a frozen container, such as a frozen drink, in the lunchbox with food that is normally refrigerated, such as ham and yoghurt. Alternatively use an insulated lunchbox or cooler.
- Avoid including food in lunches that would normally be kept in the refrigerator, especially during the summer months.
- When preparing school lunches avoid perishable foods which have just been cooked or warmed, such a hamburgers or boiled eggs. Such foods should be cooled in the refrigerator before being used in lunches.
- Discard any leftovers and do not reuse
Upcoming Dates /Events to Remember
| November 2024 | Permission or Payment Due | |
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| 9th | CHOIR and Year 5/6 Mermaid Dance group Performance –Eltham Rotary Festival | |
| 13th | Prep Fire Brigade Visit | |
| 14th | School Council Board | |
| 15th | Regional Cricket | |
| 19th | Second Hand Uniform Sale | |
| 19th | Prep Transition No4 | |
| 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:
| PFA Feedback Survey |
| 2025 Prep Uniform Package - CSEF eligibility applies |
| 2025 Student Stationery Packs. - Ordering Instructions. |
| Last Second Hand Uniform Shop for the year is coming up |
| Remembrance Commemorative Service at Montmorency RSL - Monday 11th November |
Student of the Week 4
| Class | Child | Reason |
| Prep A | Ferne
| For showing the school value of achievement. Ferne, I have been amazed by the improvement in your writing this term. You work so hard during writing sessions and should be so proud of the work you’re doing. Well Done, Ferne. |
| Prep B | River | For showing the school value of Achievement. River you are working so hard on your writing! You wrote more than a page about the cheeky Smith Kids! Well done! |
| Prep B | George | For showing the school value of Empathy. George, you are one of the most caring children in our class. You always check on friends when they are upset and try to find ways to make them happy. |
| Prep C | All of Prep C
| For showing all of the school values. We are so proud of how well you work together, care for each other and put your very best effort into your learning every single day. We love teaching our Prep C family! Keep up the amazing effort. |
| 1A | Viha | For showing all the school values of CARE Viha you always work hard to achieve your best in the classroom. You show cooperation and respect by always listening and demonstrating both our class and school values. Viha you are a learning SUPERSTAR! Congratulations we love having you in 1A! |
| 1B | Bryn
| For showing all the school values every day. Bryn chooses to be kind and always sprinkles joy and happiness around our classroom.
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| 1C | Indie | For showing all 4 CARE school value. Indie, You are always ‘Being Your Best’ and an excellent role model for all of 1C. Well Done!
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| 2A | Sebastian
Archer | For showing all of the school values everyday. Seb tries his best, follows the group plan and is always respectful to others. Keep up the amazing effort!
For showing the school value of Achievement. Archer has had a fantastic week, giving everything a go. He has displayed a positive attitude, leading to great results.
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| 2B | Willow | For showing the school value of Empathy. Willow, you are a caring and helpful member of 2B who is always considerate of others feelings and encouraging to classmates |
| 2C | James | For showing the school value of Achievement. James, you are working super hard in class. You’re focused at the table, you share your ideas with others and are an excellent role model. Keep it up! |
| 3A | Louis | For showing the school value of Achievement. Louis, I've loved your efforts this past week in every task. Keep up the excellent work.
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| 3B | Tom | For showing the school value of achievement in our maths sessions. I have loved your ‘have a go’ attitude when taking on fractions tasks.
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| 3C | Ollie | For showing all the school values. Ollie I have been blown away by your focus and listening skills this week and have loved seeing you getting excited about fractions during our maths sessions. You are a super helper and a caring member of our class.
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| 4A | Dilshan | For showing the value of Achievement. Shan has been showing pleasing curiosity and interest in our Novel Study of the book ‘Matilda’. Shan, we appreciate your effort. Keep it up. |
| 4B | Olive | For showing the school value of Achievement. Olive you have been challenging yourself this week and I was impressed with your positive attitude towards the Cold Write this week.
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| 4C | Leo | For showing the school value of Confidence in mathematics. Leo, you are always challenging yourself in mathematics and able to share your learning with the class. |
| 5A | Hunter | For showing the school value of achievement in his written tasks and with his enthusiasm for life every day. |
| 5A | Pat | For showing the school value of achievement in his math and inquiry tasks. Great work Pat! |
| 5B | Chloe | For showing the school value of Cooperation. Chloe, it has been great to see you confidently contributing to class discussions and sharing your ideas during our SLIP program. Well done! Keep up the great work. |
| 5C | Alanna
Carina | For showing the school value of Achievement and Respect by displaying persistence and accepting all challenges. Great job in your first SLIP session too!
For showing all of the CARE values at all times. Carina, you are humble in your achievements and work hard towards your goals. Fantastic job on your inquiry trivia questions! |
| 5D | All of 5D No certificate | For showing the school value of Cooperation and Achievement. The class has produced some highly entertaining poetry books and involved everyone, during the School Disco. Congratulations! |
| 6A | Bella
| For showing the school value of Cooperation and Achievement. Bella, your contributions in lit circles have been so valuable.
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| 6B | Claire
Ariya | For showing the school value of Achievement. Claire you consistently produce excellent pieces of writing that are of a very high standard, well done superstar!
For consistently showing all of the school values. Ariya you are always working hard and treat everyone with respect and kindness. We are so lucky to have you in 6B!
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| 6C | Sota
Macy | For showing the school value of Achievement with excellent work in literacy circles. Sota has shown great leadership and organisation skills.
For showing the school value of Achievement with excellent work in literacy circles. Macy is engaged and positive at school. Well done!
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| PERFORMING ARTS | For showing the school value of | |
Office News / Reminders
- Reminder that hats are required in Term 4:The ENPS broad-brimmed Sun Smart hat is a compulsory uniform item whenever students are outside during term 1&4. Students without a school hat will be directed to, and must remain in the Atrium and Rest a While shaded area.
- 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.