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Principal's Report As we near the end of 2023 and the school year, I wanted to say congratulations to all of our wonderful EPS students on trying to achieve their very best all year and succeeding with attaining many of their learning goals. With a number of activities arranged for the Grade 6 students to celebrate the end of their time with us, we look forward to wishing them well on their new adventures at secondary school. I wanted also to take a moment to thank some of the ancillary staff who work away at EPS in the background [...]

Principal's Report Our Grade 4 Campers had a wonderful time last week at Sovereign Hill – despite the weather! Thank you to all students for the positive way they conducted themselves and to the staff and parents who attended. A special thanks to Laina Brebner for her co-ordination of the camp. Last week, we met our new Prep students and their families for 2024, as they visited with their teacher for next year and spent some time in their classrooms. I cannot believe that it is nearly time to farewell our wonderful Grade 6 students – with Graduation and [...]

Principal's Report Term 4 – Coming to an end! We have a very busy end to this term and the school year at EPS. Our Grade 4 Campers took off today to Sovereign Hill – hopefully the rain dries up soon for them! Tonight we are looking forward to meeting our new Prep students and their families for 2024, as they visit with their teacher for next year and spend some time in their classrooms. I cannot believe that it is nearly time to farewell our wonderful Grade 6 students – with Graduation and lots of other festivities to [...]

Principal's Report Child Safety Policies 2023 Emerald Primary School is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where students are safe and feel safe. Our child safety and wellbeing policies outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students:  Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy [Download here]  Child Safety Code of Conduct [Download here]  Child Safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedure [Download here]  Complaints Policy [Download here]  Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy [Download here]  Bullying Prevention Policy [Download here]  Volunteers Policy [Download here] [...]

Principal's Report EPS 2023 Fair - What A Day! We could not have wished for a better day in terms of the weather for last Saturday 11th November - like Goldilock's porridge, not too hot and not too cold! I hope that everyone who attended had a wonderful time, tasting different treats, playing the games, purchasing lots of market goodies and enjoying the exciting rides on offer. At this stage, it looks like we have raised approximately $25,000!! This is an amazing amount and will go towards the replacement of our playgrounds for the students. So, thank you one and [...]

Principal's Report School Fair We are very pleased to be holding our EPS Fair again this Saturday 11th November. Mrs. Peta Woodyard is heading up our School Fair Committee and they are working very hard at the moment to ensure this year’s event is a success. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the day. There are exciting times ahead as we plan for this fantastic community event and major fundraiser for our school again. As we are in the midst of our busy preparations for the EPS School Fair, there will be lots of information coming [...]

Principal's Report 2024 Classes As we commence Term 4, teachers begin the process of creating classes for 2024 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 based on [...]

Principal's Report School Fair We are very pleased to be holding our EPS Fair again this year, on Saturday 11th November. Mrs. Peta Woodyard is heading up our School Fair Committee and they are working very hard at the moment to ensure this year’s event is a success. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the day. There are exciting times ahead as we plan for this fantastic community event and major fundraiser for our school again. As we are in the midst of our busy preparations for the EPS School Fair, there will be lots of [...]

Principal's Report School Fair We are very pleased to be holding our EPS Fair again this year, on Saturday 11th November. Mrs. Peta Woodyard is heading up our School Fair Committee and they are working very hard at the moment to ensure this year’s event is a success. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the day. There are exciting times ahead as we plan for this fantastic community event and major fundraiser for our school again. As we are in the midst of our busy preparations for the EPS School Fair, there will be lots of [...]

Principal's Report 2023 – Term 4: Hold Onto Your Hats! School Fair We are very pleased to be holding our EPS Fair again this year, on Saturday 11th November. Mrs. Peta Woodyard is heading up our School Fair Committee and they are working very hard at the moment to ensure this year’s event is a success. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the day. There are exciting times ahead as we plan for this fantastic community event and major fundraiser for our school again. As we are in the midst of our busy preparations for the [...]