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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 [...]

Principal's Report Welcome back to the start of Term 4 at Emerald Primary School! We hope everyone enjoyed a restful and refreshing break, ready for what promises to be a busy and exciting final term of the year. We’re starting the term with plenty to look forward to — including Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day, which will be held next Wednesday 15th October. This is always a highlight on our school calendar and a wonderful opportunity for students to share their learning and pride in our school with those who mean so much to them. Please remember to RSVP [...]

Principal's Report As we come to the end of another busy and vibrant term at Emerald Primary School, it is a wonderful opportunity to pause and reflect on the many achievements and experiences our students have enjoyed. Our classrooms have been filled with great learning, with students across all year levels showing growth, curiosity, and persistence in their studies. Alongside this, we have been fortunate to enjoy a wide variety of events that have enriched our school community. One of the highlights of the term was the Grade 6 Production, The X Factory. The students put on a brilliant [...]

Principal's Report Our Grade 6 students shone brightly at the first showing of their production, The X Factory. The matinee performance was a great success, with the audience treated to energy, humour and plenty of talent. With two evening performances still to come, we are so proud of our senior students and look forward to more families enjoying the show. Last Friday we also had a wonderful celebration for Father’s Day. Fathers, families and special guests joined us for a BBQ, classroom visits, and a lively assembly filled with singing and fun. Thank you to everyone who joined in [...]

Principal's Report We are looking forward to a special celebration this Friday 5th September as we welcome our dads, grandads and special friends to our Father’s Day event. The afternoon will begin with a BBQ at 2.15pm, followed by a whole-school assembly at 3.00pm. We encourage families to come along and enjoy this special occasion together. Please RSVP via this link by end of tomorrow (Thursday 4th September): https://forms.gle/wudKWjmmnaCHLCsx5 Next week, our talented Grade 6 students will be taking to the stage for their much-anticipated production of “The X Factory.” The excitement is building, and we know the performances [...]

Principal's Report Last week our school was buzzing with excitement as we celebrated Book Week with the theme of “Book an Adventure”. Book Week is such a special time in our calendar, reminding us of the power of stories to inspire imagination, connect us with one another, and open up new worlds of learning. A highlight was our Whole School Read-In in the Stadium, where every student and staff member enjoyed the joy of reading together. We also shared in the laughter and fun of the staff performance of “The Day the Crayons Quit”. A big thank you goes [...]