Dear Wonderful EBPS community,

We’ve reached Week 9, and as the term nears its end, I want to take a moment to reflect on what a truly wonderful community we have here at East Bentleigh Primary School. Whether it’s the smiles I see in the schoolyard, the parent helpers in classrooms, or the generosity at events, I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of this special place.

Mid-Winter Festival Success

What a beautiful evening we shared at this week’s Mid-Winter Festival. It was heartwarming to see students singing with joy, walking the spiral so thoughtfully, and gathering as a community to mark the Winter Solstice — a moment of reflection, warmth, and inner light. In Steiner education, the Winter Solstice represents turning inward, nurturing our inner light during the darkest time of year, and celebrating the slow return of the sun.

A very special mention goes to our Grade 6 students, who modelled our school values so gracefully as they brought the light to classrooms in the morning. Thank you to all who helped make this evening so magical:

• Michelle, Jane, and Ramana (who did a fantastic job as our master of ceremonies)
• All staff involved in preparations and supervision
• And a huge thank you to Scott Maunders for his commitment and hard work leading the event

I also want to express heartfelt thanks to the wonderful students who helped Jane and me clean up the next morning — I am so proud of you!

Emergency Drill – Next Week

A quick heads-up that we’ll be running an emergency drill later next week. There is no need to take any action, but please be aware that we will be preparing students beforehand to ensure the process is smooth and minimally disruptive.

These drills are a routine part of our emergency management procedures and help us all stay prepared and safe.

Outdoor Learning Space Nearing Completion

Our new outdoor learning space near the BER building is almost complete, and it is looking fantastic!

This thoughtfully designed space will offer students an opportunity to learn, reflect, and collaborate in the fresh air and amongst nature. Outdoor learning has been shown to boost wellbeing, creativity, and engagement, and we are thrilled to soon offer this to our students.

A huge thank you once again to Michelle Mather for overseeing the build, to the PCFA for raising the funds, and to our wider school community for making it all possible. We can’t wait to see it come to life.

Friday Assemblies – Families Welcome

A gentle reminder that we run our whole-school assemblies every second Friday at 3pm (with the next one on the coming Friday), and families are always welcome to attend.

These assemblies are a chance to come together, celebrate student achievements, and watch our student leaders shine. The experience of leading assemblies helps grow their confidence, public speaking skills, and sense of agency — all vital elements of a strong and capable student voice.

Our School Value Focus – Respect

We are continuing our focus on the school value of Respect. Over the coming weeks, we are talking with students about what respect means, what it looks like in practice, and how we can each play a part in creating a respectful environment.

This includes showing respect to each other, our teachers, the school environment, and ourselves. Please consider continuing this important conversation with your child at home — the more we reinforce these messages together, the more they mean to students.

Thank you to Abby & Tempura Japanese Cafe!


We would like to thank Abby and her team for providing EBPS with fresh and delicious sushi lunches since 2013! Unfortunately, they are unable to continue this service and next Friday will be our last Sushi Friday.
Don't forget to put in your order for the last time - by next Thursday morning.
If you are craving some of Tempura's food - they are located in Elsternwick - or you can order online. https://tempurajapanese.com.au/

**Reminder** 
NO BREAKFAST CLUB - Tuesday 1st July
due to the PAC being used for Eurythmy classes
and the Winter Spiral.

Wed 25th June            Open Day 9:15am-11am
Fri 27th June               School Assembly 3pm
Sat 28th June              Bentleigh Farmers' Market 
Tues 1st July               Winter Spiral - Eurythmy classes

Please note - you can view the latest School Calendar at any time on Compass - you can choose to view it by day, week, month or term and also choose what you want to include by clicking on the layers you want to view, ie: School Events, Public Holidays etc.
Look for this icon on Compass.



Stay warm, and I look forward to a wonderful final stretch of the term. My door is always open, feel free to drop by.

Warm regards,
Sarah Spence
Principal, East Bentleigh Primary School