Our Community News

If you have an article for the community news please send it to

elsternwick.ps@education.vic.gov.au

It can be about sport, arts, an act of kindness, a community event, or a message that you would like to share. We would love to share and celebrate your community news.

If you are a local business and would like to place an advert in the EPS newsletter please email your advert to elsternwick.ps@education.vic.gov.au

Student Absences

We would like to remind everyone of our school's policy regarding student absences. As part of our commitment to supporting each student’s needs, the Principal has the discretion to excuse absences for the following reasons:

Medical and Dental Appointments: If appointments cannot be scheduled outside school hours, they will be excused.
Bereavement and Funerals: Absences for attending a funeral of a relative, friend, or Sorry Business are generally excused.
School Refusal: If there is a plan in place with the parent to address the causes and support the student's return to school, this absence will be considered.
Cultural Observances: Absences for cultural observances will be excused if the school is notified in advance.
Family Holidays: Family holidays will also be excused if we are informed beforehand.

Please remember to notify the school in advance for any planned absences. If an explanation is not provided within 10 school days, the absence will be recorded as ‘unexplained’ and noted on the student's file.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued support.

Babysitting

Hi my name is Poppy,

I am a former Elsternwick primary student and have experience with younger children because I am the oldest in the family. I am thirteen and currently in year eight, I love playing with kids and I could take them on walks, look after them while you need to go somewhere, pick them up from school and do fun things with them like baking, arts and crafts, sports, games and more. I live in Brighton and I am free most weekends, Fridays, Wednesdays, Mondays and also during holidays.

I would love to help you out !

Call: 0480 295 584 if interested

E-Mail: bonnopyb@gmail.com

JAC Ormond

Berry St Foster Care

Phoenix Theatre Makeover

We're embarking on a journey to refurbish our well-loved Phoenix Theatre, and we need your support!

We aim to give this lovely little theatre the outstanding makeover it deserves, through funds raised by donations from parents, carers and the community. Suggested amounts from families are either $300, $200 or $100, but any amount is much appreciated. All donors will be listed on an appreciation board created once the refurbishment is complete.

Please help support our students and the wider arts community and donate now.

https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/phoenixelwoodcollege

Note: All donations to the Elwood College Building Fund are tax deductible.

Auskick

Drama Holiday Program - Academe Time

Donations for the EPS Playpod

Hello EPS Community,

As one of our playtime options at EPS we have a ‘playpod’ shipping container located by Brickwood Hall. Here we keep a stock of different objects and materials for students to use to create collaborative construction projects and get involved in building and imaginative play.

Unfortunately, some of the materials in the playpod are beginning to succumb to the effects of ageing, and as such we are hoping that some members of our community will be able to donate/upcycle some materials for a refresh.

Below I have included some samples of what students have created and a list of the ‘hot items’ that students enjoy using each Friday.

Tyres
Old/broken electronics accessories (Controllers, Steering Wheels, Keyboards)
Foam padded cushions / soft building materials
Timber materials (Safe for young hands)
PVC pipes
General construction materials which are fun and safe to handle

Please bring any materials to the 2A classroom at Brickwood Hall or email me with any queries at liam.eddington@education.vic.gov.au

Kind Regards,

Mr Eddington - 2A Classroom Teacher

JT Basketball Coaching

JT Coaching will be offering private basketball training sessions during the school holidays from July 1st to July 12th. This is a fantastic opportunity for your students to enhance their basketball skills, stay active, and enjoy the sport they love during the break.

Training Details:

* Dates: July 1st to July 12th

* Duration: 1-hour sessions

* Location: MSAC, 30 Aughtie Dr, Albert Park Vic

* Age Groups: Sessions are available for all age groups

* Skill Levels: Training is tailored to individual skill levels, from beginners to advanced players

How to Register:

Please contact us on 0412 886 057 or visit JT Coaching <https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jtcoachingae.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLaura.Ellis2%40education.vic.gov.au%7Cff5491a2df6f4cb7b2a708dc86868e7f%7Cd96cb3371a8744cfb69b3cec334a4c1f%7C0%7C0%7C638533159686426356%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2RWddzmNTrgAJBrHjgJ2WLyZ7nyNXzuzK4aFSFn%2F8qw%3D&reserved=0> .

EPS Snowsports

Family Life Group Programs

Future Football

Future Football After School Program – Thursdays

Future Football now have limited spaces open in our Thursday program for all pupils in grades 3-5.

Players will gain an understanding of the game using well-structured sessions centred around the 4 core skills: Dribbling, Passing, 1v1, Finishing. All sessions are suitable for boys and girls and are age specific and carefully designed for the development level of each age group.