Principal Weekly Update - Term 4 Week 10

TRANSITION WEEK

We have had another successful transition week preparing our students for the 2025 school year.

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the students spent 2 hours with their new teacher (if available) in their new classroom.

The students particpated in a range of ice breaker games, getting to know you activities, team building tasks and even some time for literacy and numeracy lessons.

All of our teachers are have spoken so highly about their incoming grades and we are looking forward to a very successful 2025.

VOLUNTEER THANK YOU

We have had so many members of our community volunteer their time for a wide range of activities this year. From helping in the classroom, attending camps and excursions, assisting on BBQs and at events and fundraising, every little bit has helped make EPS such a wonderful place.

Thank you all for your time and energy to support our school community. Your help makes a big difference, and we truly appreciate everything you do to make our school a better place for our children.

Your involvement is invaluable!

2024 EXITING STAFF

James Whitla – James has made such a signficiant impact to our school community over the past 13+ years. This page isn’t big enough to mention how much he means to us all here. If you would like to send your best wishes to James via a letter or card please direct them to the school office.

Ryan Murphy – Throughout Ryan’s time here at EPS he has been an excellent role model for our a students and a tremendous colleague and leader across our school. We wish him all the best at Osborne PS.

Nathan Pearson – In his short time with us, Nathan has made a lasting impact especially in his work with our student leadership team and community engagement. We wish him all the best at Springvale SDS.

Nikki Butcher – Nikki has been a longstanding member of the EPS Education Support Team. Her passion to support a child’s development has been invaluable.

Lauren Kight – Lauren is a well loved member of our school community. Her role is changing slightly next year but we will see her as part of our relief team.

WEEK 11
Celebration Week

• Mon 16/12 – Foundation class party, Year 1 activities at school, Year 2 class party, Year 3 & 5 Kaboom Sports, Year 4 class party
• Tue 17/12 – Foundation and Year 2 movies, Year 1 class party, Year 3 class party, Year 4 activities day, Year 5 class party, YEAR 6 GRADUATION
• Wed 18/12 – Year 6 Big Day Out, Colour Run (please be on the look out for run times. 3 runs this year, F- 2, Yr 3 & 4 and, Yr 5 & 6)
• Thu 19/12 – Last day of 2024 school year, Year 6 farewell assembly at 2 pm, 2.30 pm dismissal, end of semester reports go live at 4pm.