Principal’s Report

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

  • Friday 21st February – Curriculum Day: Inquiry Task Planning and new Victorian Curriculum 2.0.
  • Thursday 3rd July – Parent-Teacher Interviews.
  • 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.

Rotarians from Emerald and District Rotary Club visited with Grade 5 students last week 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 tomorrow, Thursday 20th February.

Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy and the Schools’ Privacy Collection Notice.

Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy  describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn.

We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use Google Workspace for Education safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using Google Workspace for Education, please contact the school.

For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ privacy policy: information for parents.

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.

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.

  • February Events:

    • 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

This week …

Students within Year 3 and Year 4 were invited to apply for a position as a Student Action Team leader for 2025.

The skills required to apply for this position included:

  • A willingness to give up half of a Monday lunchtime each fortnight to attend a formal meeting.
  • A willingness to complete extra responsibilities in personal time between meetings.
  • A willingness to speak at assembly.
  • An ability to represent the needs of the school and their peers.
  • An ability to take on and follow the directions of the team.

Interested students were required to prepare and present a speech to their class, detailing the reasons why they should be considered as a Student Action Team Leader.

Following student presentations, classes carefully considered all the wonderful applicants and voted for their class representative.

We are very pleased to announce that the following students have been selected as the Student Action Team for 2025:

Darcy R 3H

Charlie M 3C

Zara W 3K

Albie W 4N

Noah D 4SB

Seth E 4C

Thank you to all the brave students who participated in the selection process and congratulations to our Student Action Team leaders!

We know you will do a fantastic job of representing the voices of students from across our school.

Badges will be presented to our Student Action Team leaders at assembly on March 7th, 2025.

If you hold a current Concession Card, please come into the Emerald Primary School Office to collect and submit your form with a copy of your Concession Card.

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