Principal’s Report

Bookings are now open for the Parent-Teacher Connect Meetings on Thursday 13th February, running from 1.00pm to 6.00pm.  As per last year, the meetings will be in-person.

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 student’s learning growth and data from 2024, and to establish the ongoing learning partnership to support the students to do their best throughout the year.

A reminder that the Canteen will be closed tomorrow on the Parent-Teacher Connect meeting day (Thursday 13th February).

A number of students have been wearing Crocs (shoes) to school at the moment. Whilst we appreciate how fun these can be – please ensure students are wearing fully enclosed shoes for safety reasons around the school (eg. school shoes, runners). Please contact us at the school if you have any queries.

Rotarians from Emerald and District Rotary Club visited with Grade 5 students yesterday and spoke about the process for applying to join the Early Act Club for this year. Our EPS Early Act Club achieved some great things in 2024 – starting the recycling collection program for donations to EPS and running the Wheelchairs for Kids event. Thank you to Ben Kolb and Hollie Boniface who supported this program last year, this year Jacquie Forsythe and Hollie will be supporting the students in their endeavours. Application forms are due to Jacquie Forsythe by next Wednesday 19trh Febururary.

Please be advised of the following student free days, when our staff will be completing professional learning activities or parent teacher interviews:

  1. Thursday 13th February – Parent-Teacher Connect Meetings from 1pm to 6pm; classes finish at 12pm on this day. Supervision at school is available on this afternoon.
  2. Friday 21st February – Curriculum Day: Inquiry Task Planning and new Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
  3. Thursday 3rd July – Parent-Teacher Interviews.
  4. Monday 21st July – Curriculum Day: New Victorian Learning and Teaching Model 2.0.

For those families using the TheirCare childcare service , they are preparing to have students on the 21st February, 3rd July and 21st July dates: https://theircare.com.au/

One further day may be announced for Term 4, I will be in touch about that as soon as I can.

Yes – it’s on again! The Colour Fun Run is an event which we all look forward to greatly – so much fun AND we raise money for our school! It is booked in towards the end of this term – Thursday 3rd April. Stay tuned for more information to follow.

The SSB at EPS can be used on:
1.) Uniform
2.) Camps/Excursions/Incursions (Activities).
In order to arrange for the SSB to cover the purchase of uniform pieces, please attend the Office/Uniform Shop with your SSB code when buying uniform.
The Office Staff will be able to support you with the process of allocating your SSB amounts.
This can be done via email or phone also – but this may take a little longer whilst we are still learning the process.
The SSB cannot be used for Voluntary Curriculum Contributions, or stationery, or textbooks at primary schools.
The SSB can be used for uniform pieces until the end of June 2025, then the remaining amount will be able to be used on Camps/Excursions/Incursions (Activities) only.
At the end of 2025, any amounts not used, will be held over for use into 2026.
Thank you very much to the families who have been able to support by paying their Voluntary Contribution amounts. We understand that this can be challenging for some families, please let us know if you need support or would like help to do a payment plan.
All payments can be made via Compass, including part-payments.

In collaboration with Emerald Lakers, we have been fortunate enough to organise our basketball courts in the Stadium to be resurfaced over the Christmas break. They should now be a lot safer for students to use during their PE classes, and they look fantastic! I am asking that all members of our EPS community please respect the cost that has gone into having these resurfaced by considering footwear when entering the stadium (ie. no sharp heels please!)
Also NO food is to be consumed in the stadium and only water as a drink. The floors are not mopped every day, so this will ensure they remain a safe playing space for us all to use and that the excellent condition it is in will last a long time.

  • February Events:

    • Wednesday 12th February – No Preps at School
    • Thursday 13th February – Parent-Teacher Connect Meetings (1pm – 6pm)
    • Thursday 13th February – Canteen Closed due to Parent-Teacher Connect meetings.
    • Wednesday 19th February – No Preps at School
    • Thursday 20th February – School Council Meeting (7pm)
    • Friday 21st February – Curriculum Day (No students at school)
    • Wednesday 26th February – No Preps at School
    • Thursday 27th February – EDEC Swimming

    March Events:

    • Wednesday 5th March – No Preps at School
    • Thursday 6th March – House Sports
    • Friday 7th March – Leadership Assembly
    • Monday 10th March – Labour Day Public Holiday
    • Wednesday 12th March – Preps Attend Full Time
    • Wednesday 12th March – NAPLAN Begins
    • Wednesday 12th – Friday 14th March – Grade 5 School Camp
    • Wednesday 12th March – Divisional Swimming
    • Friday 21st March – Assembly
    • Friday 21st March – Regional Swimming
    • Thursday 27th March – EDEC Athletics

    April Events:

    • Wednesday 2nd April – School Photo Day
    • Thursday 3rd April – Colour Fun Run
    • Friday 4th April – Values Awards Assembly
    • Friday 4th April – Last Day of Term 1

Emma Clark

Principal

Star of the week!

For settling in so well to the routines of school and trying so hard in all of our activities.

For always choosing to do the right thing and working hard.

For his great effort at writing and decoding words for his holiday placemat.

For writing a detailed recount of her weekend events during Diary writing.

For his excellent mathematical thinking while creating his skip counting jellyfish! You are a STAR!

For being the first person to know EVERYONE’S name in 1/2W and for being a superstar worker!

For his awesome attitude towards his learning and kindness to his peers.

For how easily you have transitioned to life at Emerald P.S. You are an absolute star, and we welcome you to the 4SB family!

For settling in beautifully to 5F with a smile and a willingness to have a go at everything…even if it’s a bit tricky. You are a STAR.

For your hard work, positive attitude and calm, kind presence. You are a star!

For settling in so well to the routines of school and being a great friend and helper.

For being an excellent role model for our class and a attentive friend. You are a shining star!

For creating accurate skip patterns with 2, 3, 5 and 10 groups.

For settling in so smoothly into the rhythm of Grade 1!

For taking care with his work, especially his beautiful handwriting! You are a STAR!

For being such a respectful listener and all-round great worker.

For always seeking to uplevel his work. You have a great growth mindset and are always supportive of others.

For her thoughtful and carefully presented predictions about our class novel! What a STAR!!

*STUDENT AWARD*

For always trying hard at everything you do and being willing to help others when asked. You are a STAR!

For an amazing start to year 6! We have been so impressed by your leadership letters and speeches and the amazing way you have all welcomed your Prep buddies to E.P.S.

For being a wonderful role model and such an awesome friend!

For a fabulous start to school! Your ability to listen attentively and engage enthusiastically is amazing. What a STAR!

For taking the initiative to extend her skip counting patterns on her maths jellyfish.

For making a fabulous start to Grade 1!

For her happy, confident start to Grade 1. We love having you in 1/2W and EPS!

For creating a detailed narrative plan. I can’t wait to read about the supervillain shark who wears a cape and breathes fire underwater!

For your seamlessly smooth entry into Emerald P.S. You are a fantastic addition to the 4SB family!

For confidently sharing some connections in front of the class and using excellent eye contact! What a STAR!!

For making an amazing, focused and positive start to year 5. You are a star!

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