Eltham North Primary School has received $50 000 from the Federal Gov't Solar in Schools program and $15, 000 from the Victorian Solar in Schools Initiative (Sustainability Victoria). This has enabled the installation of a 5.2 kw Grid Connect Solar System complete with automatic monitoring system, and additional energy saving measures, including: installation of ceiling fans (in portables) and lighting upgrades - de-lamping, timers and efficient globes. Educational opportunities in the ENPS community about the technology and benefits of generating renewable solar energy will be provided with parent, student and teacher information sessions. Placement and monitoring of this system will further expand opportunities for promotion of sustainable practices and enhance energy reduction practices. The process will be documented on our school website – which is already a successful resource.

What a great weekend we all had. The campsite was buzzing with activity when we arrived on Friday evening.  There were children all over the place on bicycles and play equipment calling out to each other with excitement.  On Saturday I think every facility of the campsite was used.  Families fishing on the lake, playing tennis together, going for walks, golfing with their parents, swimming in a freezing cold pool and parents chatting away relaxing and enjoying the great weather.  The bicycles and scooters where very well used all day. 

The Giving Tree During term's three and four all prep students have been working to create a mosaic mural on the wall between the prep rm 3 and rm 4. This mural has been designed and created by the artist Melinda Wills with help from students across all year levels, mothers and grandmothers. The mosaic is of a tree called the giving tree. It is the giving tree as it provides shelter, gives a home to animals and birds, gives beautiful coloured leaves for all to enjoy, gives oxygen so we have fresh air. Through the mural the artist is hoping to create an environmental message of how important  it is to look after our trees and environment.

Liz Dowsett and Janece Callaway, two mums at Eltham North Primary School

have written, illustrated and produced a book. This light hearted story is about

Nanny and her forgetfulness as seen through the eyes of her grandchild.  

Liz and Janece are giving us a sneak preview of their yet to be launched

children's book during the Book Fair in October.  BOOK SIGNING! at ENPS Library

Janece Callaway Monday 19th  at 8:30 am & Liz Dowsett Tuesday 20th at 3:30 pm

ENPS achieves GOLD Accreditation for the Water – Learn it! Live it! Program which is a comprehensive water education and accreditation program developed by Melbourne’s State Government owned water providers (City West Water, South East Water, Yarra Valley Water and Melbourne Water).