Principal’s Report

Our “Fundraising & Fun Team” are busy organising a family-friendly fun event for the evening of Saturday 21st March. It will be held at the school from 5pm to 8pm, with food vans, entertainment and a raffle. All funds raised will be going towards the refurbishment and repair of the Friendship Tree Garden. We look forward to seeing everyone there and celebrating our wonderful school community. BYO picnic, or make the most of the food vans available!

Everyone is welcome to join us on Saturday 28th March, from 1pm to 3pm, for our first working bee for the year. We will be doing some grounds clean-up, weeding, fence repairs, and, of course, mulching! Come along and lend a helping hand, then enjoy a sausage sizzle to finish up!

Please see attached some very important information in regards to protecting the health of a student at Emerald Primary School. Your support and co-operation is very much appreciated.

Important Letter from Monash Childrens Hospital 2026

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

  1. Monday 20th April – Curriculum Day
  2. Thursday 25th June – Parent-Teacher Interviews
  3. Monday 13th July – Curriculum Day
  4. Friday 4th December – Assessment & Reporting Day

For those families using the TheirCare childcare service, they are preparing to have students on the 20th April, 25th June,13th July and 4th December dates: https://theircare.com.au/

  • March Events:
    • Wednesday 11th – Friday 27th March – Grade 5 Camp
    • Wednesday 11th – Monday 23rd March – NAPLAN
    • Friday 20th March – Assembly
    • Friday 20th March – Harmony Day – Dress in your favourite colours
    • Saturday 21st March – Family Picnic Night @ 5pm – 8pm
    • Thursday 26th March – School Council Meeting @ 7.15pm
    • Saturday 28th March – Working Bee with Sausage Sizzle @ 1pm – 3pm
    • Tuesday 31st March – School Photos
  • April Events:
    • Thursday 2nd April – Last Day of Term 1 – 2.30pm Finish
    • Friday 3rd April – Good Friday Public Holiday
  • Term 2 
    • Monday 20th April – Curriculum Day – No students at school
    • Tuesday 21st April – Students return to school

Emma Clark

Principal

This Week…

Star of the week!

For all his terrific answers and joining in the conversations. He always puts in a huge effort.

For eagerly diving into every UFLI lesson, participating with confidence and always giving your best effort.

For showing resilience and giving the big write your best effort.

For her sensational writing. You blow me away with your character development.

For her detailed fact sheet and show & tell presentation on the Great Barrier Reef. What a Star!

For your positive start to Grade 3. We love seeing your smiling face every morning.

For always putting in 110% effort. You are shining bright due to your resilience and determination

For always giving 100% effort into all learning tasks and applying feedback to constantly improve yourself. Superstar!

For being such a fun loving member of our class and always having a humorous twist in his work!

For her fabulous start to Grade 6; embracing opportunities producing beautiful work and for welcoming 6A with her positive, bubbly demeanour! You’re a ROCK star!

For your awesome ‘show don’t tell’ writing. I loved seeing you push yourself to use outstanding vocabulary.

For always listening and being ready to learn. Sadie you are amazing.

For showing such wonderful enthusiasm for all aspects of your learning.

For working extremely hard in our maths sessions this week!

For displaying excellent focus and enthusiasm during our daily phonics sessions. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed! What a STAR!

For showing outstanding kindness this week, warmly supporting our new classmate and helping her feel welcome. You are a STAR!

For showing such kindness and compassion, especially to our Prep buddies!

For your quiet determination and drive in all your schoolwork and being amazingly kind too!

For persistence and critical thinking when problem solving! Her explanation of her solution was also excellent! What a STAR!!

For being so enthusiastic about his persuasive writing and wanting to read his new book!

For your hard work and determination when completing class work. You should be incredibly proud of your effort and standard of work you are producing!

For settling in so well at EPS. You are embracing all opportunities that Year 6 offers and doing it with a smile. Well done.

For improving your number sense by instantly recognising dot patterns on a dice.

For always putting fantastic effort and creativity into your work.

For his wonderful participation and enthusiasm in all activities and for being such a kind, caring person!

For being a kind and enthusiastic student, brimming with positivity!

You are a shining STAR!

For always working hard and for displaying our school values of Respect, Resilience and Kindness!

For his work to master rounding numbers. You are a mathematical superstar!

For AMAZING sportsmanship at the house Athletics and “pumping the tyres” of your peers. Legend.

For his clear thinking, perceptive comments and his willingness to share his thoughts and understanding during class discussions. What a STAR!!

For being a terrific, helpful member of 6A, and for his fantastic work ethic so far this term. Well done!

You’re a SUPER star!

For showing resilience and persevering even when things are a bit challenging! Your positive attitude is something to be admired.

                               Division Swimming Championships

                                          

Yesterday our talented swimmers headed to Croydon for the Divisional Swimming Championships. Congratulations to the following students!

Abi B– 1st Freestyle Relay, 3rd in Medley Relay & 3rd in Breaststroke

Poppy C– 1st Freestyle Relay & 3rd in Medley Relay

Venice W– 1st Freestyle Relay & 3rd in Medley Relay

Sachika K– 1st Freestyle Relay, 3rd in Medley Relay & 3rd in Butterfly

Nathan W– 1st in Breaststroke and 3rd in Freestyle Relay

Jax M– 3rd in Freestyle Relay

Oden S– 3rd in Backstroke & 3rd in Freestyle Relay

Hazel G– 3rdin Freestyle Relay

Abi, Poppy, Venice, Sachika and Nathan all progress to the Regional Finals at Ringwood on Tuesday 31st March. Good Luck!

Mr Stella

From 1 January 2026, families eligible for CSEF will see an increase in support to $400 for primary school children, up from $154. Applications for 2026 CSEF support will open from 27 January 2026 and closes on the 26 June 2026.

If you currently hold a valid Concession Card, please come into the Emerald Primary School office to collect a form and submit it along with a copy of your Concession Card. 

A downloadable version of the form is available here. You may complete this at home and bring the filled-in form, together with a copy of your Concession Card, to the school office.

For more information please visit: Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund | vic.gov.au

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Upcoming Events…

Community News

The PAVED Festival kicks off on Sunday 12 April with FunFest which will be held in the carpark at Gemco and the EPS courts at the back of the school.

There are many activities for kids, but to access some of them, tickets will be required.

Get your Emerald FunFest Rides and Activities Wristband in advance and save money and time!

A wristband gives the wearer unlimited access to:

  • Turbo Tubs
  • Chair-o-Plane
  • Face Painter
  • Silent Disco
  • Hi-Strike
  • Handball
  • Donkey Rides

Buy in advance for only $25 Early bird (until 21st March), or $30 (until 11th April).

Each individual ride and activity will cost $10 each in advance or on the day.

To purchase wristbands after 9am on Sunday 12th April, the price will be $40 each.

Come to the Railway Carriage at Gemco with your name and/or ticket from 9:00am on the day to collect your pre-purchased wristband or to buy on the day.

Here is the link that  will take you to the relevant part of the PAVED web site.

https://events.humanitix.com/funfest-rides-and-activities-pre-purchase-wrist-band

We look forward to seeing you at FunFest.

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