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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 [...]

Principal's Report This week we have been celebrating Book Week 2025 with the exciting theme of “Adventures”. Mrs. D’Rozario and I have enjoyed visiting classrooms to share some of our favourite adventure stories with students, including Dear Zoo, Pig the Pug, The Enchanted Wood, Peter Pan and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland! It has been wonderful to see students immersed in the joy of reading and storytelling. We are looking forward to our special assembly on Friday, where we will celebrate the world of reading adventures together. Thank you very much to Mrs. Katie Weerasinghe and the Book Week Committee [...]

Principal's Report Next week is an exciting one at Emerald Primary School as we celebrate Children’s Book Week! Students can look forward to a range of fun activities, all centred around the joy of reading, and there will be a special surprise at next Friday’s assembly – we can’t wait to share it with you!   This week, we were proud to host a Learning Walk with local school leaders, who visited classrooms to observe how we teach Numeracy. These Learning Walks also take place at other schools in the Dandenong Ranges Network, giving us all the opportunity to [...]

Principal's Report Congratulations to our Preps who have thrived in their first 100 days of school! Today began with a student and staff parade displaying our ‘older, brighter, smarter’ students in their fabulous costumes. Our school community had the opportunity to cheer our kids on and acknowledge the hard work and resilience this group have already shown. The assembly concluded with a Prep dance with their Grade 6 buddies and teachers. The party continued with a prep disco and a games afternoon. My deepest gratitude to Amy Gazzard, Jen Palacios, Shannyn Gardiner, Louise Boocock, Sam, Georga and Clinton for [...]