Principal's Views
As we move into the final weeks of the school year, there is a wonderful sense of excitement and anticipation across EVPS. Thank you to our students, staff and families for your ongoing support as we wrap up another successful year of learning and community.
Refugee Education Support Program (RESP), a department-funded initiative led by the Centre for Multicultural Youth and Foundation House. The program helps our school support the achievement, engagement, and wellbeing of students from refugee backgrounds.
Our RESP team celebrated our two year journey with the RESP project and presented our learning to schools in our network. We are proud of everything we have achieved as we have implemented changes to policies, procedures and practices in the following areas
Teaching and learning
School climate
Family Partnerships
Transitions
Partnerships
Student Safety – Helmet Reminder
A reminder that all students riding bikes, scooters or skateboards must wear a helmet, unless they have an approved exemption. Student safety remains our highest priority, and we appreciate families reinforcing these expectations at home.
Statewide Transition Day – Tuesday 9th December
Tuesday 9th December is the statewide Transition Day
Year 6 students will spend the day at their 2026 secondary schools.
At EVPS, remaining students will participate in our 2026 Class Transition / Step Up Session, giving them an opportunity to meet teachers and classmates for next year.
Transition Day gives students a wonderful opportunity to meet their new teachers and classmates the prepare for the year ahead with confidence. We encourage families to have positive conversations at home by focusing on the exciting possibilities that come with a new classroom—new learning, new friendships, and new challenges to grow from. Reassure your child that feeling a mix of excitement and nerves is perfectly normal, and remind them that their teachers are looking forward to supporting them every step of the way.
2026 Student Leaders
The selection process for our 2026 Student Leaders is well underway. We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm and dedication shown by all applicants. We look forward to announcing our new leaders at the Final Assembly on Monday 15th December.
Student Spotlight
A big congratulations to Ganeev Singh Gill, who has been selected for the 2026 Basketball Victoria Future Development Program. This is an outstanding achievement. More details about Ganeev’s success can be found in the Sports Report later in this newsletter.
Recent Sporting Achievements
Our students have been very busy over the last few weeks representing EVPS in various sporting events. Please see the Sports Report for an update on the Hot Shot Tennis Teams recent success.
Planning for 2026
One final reminder to please inform the school if your child will not be attending EVPS in 2026. This helps us significantly with staffing and class organisation for the coming year.
Upcoming Events
Dec 5th Career Day - Causal Dress (gold coin donation) & whole school Assembly 2.45pm
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
Ded 19th - Last day of Term 4 - 1pm dismissal
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
HATS! A reminder that students require their school hat in line with our School Sun Protection Policy
Rachel Griffiths,
Acting Principal
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