The ‘ETA’ Executive Team Address
TERM 2 WEEK 2 REFLECTIONS
Jesus the True Vine
Last Friday’s Chapel service reflected on John chapter 15 v1-8, entitled ‘Jesus The True Vine’.
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing… If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.”
There is much wisdom in this verse and the wisdom is clear; that in entering a relationship with God the fruit borne through that relationship will be enduring and plentiful. The challenge of course is to ensure that we are also able to see and appreciate such wisdom paralleling into the various dichotomy’s our of own everyday relationships.
School is one such example where the success of the interconnectedness of the relationship between the vine (EACS) and the branches (staff, students and parents) will determine the amount of fruit that the vine will bear. In the context of our school dichotomy, the vine (EACS) bearing fruit (sound reputation in the Esperance and broader community) is very much dependent on the interconnectedness of all its component parts.
Firstly, staff are an integral branch of the vine. It is the responsibility of staff to provide a holistic education filled with scope and opportunity for EACS students in mind, body and spirit. Recognising that each student has their own unique blend of talents and capabilities which need to be recognised and nurtured.
Secondly, students are an integral branch of the vine. It is the responsibility of students to be invested in their own education. To be thankful for the opportunity provided by hard working mums and dads in enabling them to attend such a fine school, and to actively embrace ways to live the FISH Philosophy strands of ‘Choose Your Attitude, Be There, Make Their Day and Play in order to derive maximum benefit from learning opportunities as well as enhancing the quality of relationships with staff and one’s peers.
Finally, parents are an integral branch of the vine. It is the responsibility of parents to work in partnership with the school and to be actively engaged in their children’s learning. To provide guidance and direction in the home environment instilling morals and values that are underpinned by sound Christian principles. To support the school by being a positive and proactive voice in the community in advancing the benefits and rewards of an EACS education.
Reputation is everything and the health of the vine (EACS) very much depends on the success of all its branches (staff, students and parents) in bearing fruit. And to bear fruit each integral branch must recognise that it has a vitally important part to play.
NOTICES
Winter Uniform
All students are required to wear formal Winter uniform throughout term’s 2 and 3. From today all students should have made the full transition into Winter uniform. School blazers are mandatory uniform items to be worn during term’s 2 and 3. Spray jackets may only be worn over the top of blazers to shield from the elements to stay dry and keep warm. Spray jackets are NOT a substitute for the school blazer.
NAPLAN Online 2021
Next week Year 7 and 9 will sit NAPLAN Online testing (see attached schedule). Students have already sat two practice tests (writing and an omnibus test) and these have enabled students to familiarise themselves with the test environment and gain some exposure and rehearsal for the types of questions that they can expect to be asked in the various tests. A reminder that attendance is compulsory for all students unless exempt or withdrawn. Parents who have issues based on religious or philosophical grounds must complete a withdrawal form, which can be obtained by contacting Mr Clark.
Country Week
Planning is now well underway for Country Week in week 11 of this term. This year EACS will be sending teams in Basketball, Dance, Hockey and Netball. Whilst further details and consent via our trip planning system Consent2Go will be received in due course please check that the initial correspondence from Mr Castelli, sent last Friday, was received. If not please check your junk email folder.
What’s on this week (Week 3)
Monday | Whole school assembly |
Tuesday | Executive Principal in School |
Wednesday | Executive Principal in School |
Wednesday | Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the ASC Mr Mike Giles in School |
Wednesday | Netball camp departs |
Thursday | Netball Cup, Katanning |
Thursday | Executive Principal in School |
Friday | 7-9 Chapel |
Upcoming calendar events
11-14 May | NAPLAN Online testing |
13 May | UWA Health and Medical Sciences presentation |
14 May | 10-12 Chapel |
17-21 May | NAPLAN Online catch-up testing |
17 May | Rotation 2 electives commence (Year 7&8) |
19-20 May | Anglicare 'Poverty and Inequality' workshops |
21 May | 7-9 Chapel |
26 May | Inter-house Cross-Country Championships |
28 May | 10-12 Chapel |
31 May - 04 June | 10-12 Semester Exams |
01-03 June | Executive Principal in School |
04 June | 7-9 Chapel |
11 June | 10-12 Chapel |
17 June | Inter-school Cross-Country Championships |
18 June | 7-9 Chapel |
22-24 June | Executive Principal in School |
24-25 June | Universities visit |
25 June | Advanced Standing Reward luncheon |
27 June – 02 July | Country Week (Perth) |
02 July | Term 2 ends |
06 July | Semester 1 Reports released |
Best wishes for the week ahead.

Jason Bartell
EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL

Iain Clark
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Lisa Marquis
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL