Term 1

Principal's Report Bookings are now open for the Parent-Teacher Connect Meetings on Thursday 12th February, running from 1.00pm to 6.00pm.   You can book times via Compass. Regular classes finish at 12pm on the day, but we are able to supervise students from then until 3.30pm if you are not able to collect your children earlier. Please advise your child's teacher or the Office Staff, or send an email to emerald.ps@education.vic.gov.au, if you need to have your child/children stay until 3.30pm. These meetings are a great opportunity for parents and carers to help teachers to get to know their child/children, reflect on the [...]

Principal's Report 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 their Local Government Area according to their fire risk category to minimise the risk [...]

Principal's Report As we begin another exciting year at Emerald Primary School, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our students, staff and families for the wonderful support and positive energy you bring to our school community. It is a privilege to work alongside you all, and I feel a strong sense of hope and optimism for the year ahead as we continue to learn, grow and achieve together. We know that student wellbeing is at the heart of learning and growth—when children feel safe, supported and connected, they are more confident to take on challenges, build resilience [...]