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Principal's Report We know that Sunday night’s horrific events at Bondi Beach may have affected some people in our community deeply. Incidents like this can be distressing for adults and children alike, and it is natural to feel unsettled, sad, or anxious after such news. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost loved ones and send our care and support to anyone in our school community who may be directly impacted. Children may respond to these events in different ways. Some may ask questions, seek extra reassurance, show changes in behaviour, or express strong emotions. [...]

Principal's Report I am very happy to announce the teaching team for 2026 – it is a privilege to work with these excellent educators! As I announced a few weeks ago, we are farewelling Mrs. Gail Fraser at the end of this year, who has been an amazing part of the EPS community for so long. In addition, Sonia Sensei will be on leave in 2026, and we welcome Mrs. Claire Marshall to teach Japanese/Nihongo next year. We are also looking forward to welcoming back Mrs. Megan Ashmore and Mrs. Vyvan Cornell to the EPS team to start 2026! [...]

Principal's Report What a fantastic week we’ve had at school! I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sonia Sensei and all of our dedicated staff for organising and running such an engaging and vibrant Japanese Day. It was wonderful to see so many students embracing the spirit of the day with their colourful and creative costumes. The enthusiasm as students completed their activities across the school was truly uplifting. Next week will be another exciting one, particularly for our Grade 4 students and staff as they head off to camp at Sovereign Hill. We wish them all the [...]

Principal's Report This evening we look forward to welcoming our 2026 Grade Prep families to the Meet the Teacher session, followed by a sausage sizzle. It’s always an exciting milestone for our newest students as they begin their transition into school life. A reminder that this Friday, 28th November, is a student-free day while staff undertake a Professional Practice Day. No students are required at school. We are counting down to Japanese Day next Tuesday, 2nd December. This is always a highlight on our calendar and a fantastic celebration of culture, language and learning. We can’t wait to see [...]

Principal's Report Our Prep 2026 Transition Program continued last week with the final transition session before our Meet the Teacher Evening on Tuesday 26th November. We are so proud of how confidently our future Preps are settling in, and we look forward to welcoming them back for their final visit of the year on Tuesday 9th December. It’s wonderful to see their excitement building as they prepare for the big adventure of starting school next year! Looking ahead, our Junior School Cross-Country Run will be held on Wednesday 19th November (today) in the afternoon. This is always a [...]

Principal's Report It’s a busy and exciting time at Emerald Primary School as we head towards the end of the year! We’re kicking things off with our Working Bee tomorrow (Thursday 13th November) at 2:30pm. Everyone is welcome to lend a hand — even an hour makes a difference. There’ll be plenty of jobs to do and some tasty afternoon tea to share as we spruce up our school grounds in time for the big weekend ahead. Please sign in at the Office if you are attending. Speaking of which, excitement is building for the EPS Fair this Saturday [...]

Principal's Report Our students continue to make us proud! Congratulations to our Grade 5 Speech Contest participants, Ashtyn L. and Matilda N., who represented Emerald Primary with confidence and poise. They did an outstanding job at the recent event, showcasing their speaking skills and school pride. A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Emerald and District for hosting this excellent competition, and to the Grade 5 staff for their encouragement and support of our students. Last week’s Crazy Hair Day was a big hit! Organised by the Student Action Team and Mrs Hayward, students and staff came [...]

Principal's Report Bushfire At Risk Register for Schools – Emerald Primary School is in Category 3 School preparedness and pre-emptive actions for the bushfire season Schools and early childhood services undertake a range of activities each year to prepare for bushfires and grassfires. The Department of Education conducts an annual fire risk assessment of schools and early childhood services. Those at the greatest levels of risk are published on the Bushfire At-Risk Register (BARR) and Category 4 list. Schools at the highest levels of risk (Categories 0, 1 and 2) take pre-emptive actions on elevated fire danger days in [...]

Principal's Report What a wonderful few weeks it has been at Emerald Primary School! Our Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day was an absolute highlight, with so many smiling faces filling the classrooms and grounds. The BBQ lunch, the Treasure Hunt Trail adventure, and the always-popular Book Fair made the day extra special — a huge thank you to all who joined us and helped celebrate the rich sense of community that makes Emerald Primary such a warm and welcoming place. Last Friday’s PJ Dress-Up Day was another fun event, with students (and staff!) enjoying a relaxed day in their [...]

Principal's Report Planning Classes for 2026 As we continue Term 4, teachers begin the process of creating classes for 2026 to establish the best learning environment for them again with their peers. There are several factors that are considered in finding the best balance for each grade such as: Achievement levels Behavioural challenges Interpersonal relationships between students Teacher recommendations Achieving even a semi-equal distribution of these factors simultaneously is no small feat! Our priority is creating a high performing and positive classroom environment ensuring a stimulating space for students to achieve their best. As a result, requests for classes [...]