Principal’s Report

We are looking forward to the Grade 5 Market Day tomorrow, where students will showcase their creativity, enterprise skills and teamwork through a range of stalls and activities. Students are welcome to bring along some spending money (up to $10) and support the hard work of our Grade 5 students.

A reminder that Friday is Pyjama Day, and we look forward to seeing students dressed in their favourite pyjamas while enjoying a fun day of learning!

We also apologise again for the rescheduling of the Junior School Cross Country event due to the poor predicted weather. The event has been moved from tomorrow to next Thursday 11th June. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility, and we look forward to cheering on our junior runners then.

A reminder that when fidget items are required to support a student’s concentration, self-regulation, or learning, families should liaise with the classroom teacher to discuss appropriate use and establish clear expectations.

Fidget items are intended as learning supports rather than toys. If an item becomes distracting to the student or others, its use during learning time may need to be reviewed and an alternative support strategy considered in consultation with the teacher.

With the wetter weather and our students’ enthusiasm for outdoor play, we ask families to please send a spare change of clothes (particularly pants) if your child enjoys playing in muddy areas. Having spare clothing available helps students stay comfortable and ready to learn if they get wet or muddy during the day.

We are also seeking donations of second-hand black pants that children have outgrown. If you have any suitable items at home, we would greatly appreciate them being dropped off at the office to help replenish our supply of spare clothing for students who may need a change during the school day.

Our school is using an online system for new Foundation (Prep) enrolments to Victorian government schools, called VicStudents.

To get started:

  • Visit https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/s/ to create an account and complete the online application form by Friday 31 July 2026.  If you would prefer to submit a paper application form, please contact us.
  • We will then review the information submitted and be in contact with you by Friday 14 August 2026.
  • You should accept one enrolment offer by Friday 28 August 2026. When accepting an offer, you will be required to provide additional personal and health information that will be shared with the school.

Is VicStudents secure?

VicStudents has been assessed by the Department of Education to a high degree of security in line with the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards and is compliant with ISO 27001, the leading international standard for information security.

 More information

For more information about enrolling your child into a Victorian government primary school, visit Enrolling in Foundation (Prep).

Please contact us via email: emerald.ps@education.vic.gov.au, or phone 03 5968 4311.  We’re here to help and will get back to you quickly. We look forward to your application and hope you will be joining our school community soon.

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. Thursday 25th June – Parent-Teacher Interviews
  2. Monday 13th July – Curriculum Day
  3. 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/

  • June Events:
    • Thursday 4th June – Grade 5 Market Day
    • Friday 5th June – Pyjama Day – no gold coin required
    • Monday 8th June – Kings Birthday Public Holiday
    • Thursday 11th June – Regional Cross Country (Selected Students)
    • Thursday 11th June – Junior School Cross Country @2pm
    • Thursday 4th June – Junior School Cross Country @2pm
    • Friday 12th June – Assembly
    • Monday 15th – Friday 19th June – Junior Swimming Program
    • Thursday 18th June – EDEC Lightning Premiership (Grade 6)
    • Thursday 18th June – School Council Meeting @7:15pm
    • Monday 22nd – Friday 26th June – Senior Swimming Program
    • Tuesday 23rd June – EDEC Soccer (selected Grade 6 students)
    • Thursday 25th June – Curriculum Day – No Students at School
    • Thursday 25th June – Parent Teacher Interviews
    • Friday 26th June – Assembly
    • Friday 26th June – Last Day of Term 2 – 2.30pm Finish

Emma Clark

Principal

This Week…

Star of the week!

For being organised and ready to learn! You are working hard.

For having a go at sounding out words and doing some wonderful writing!

For your incredible spelling through all of your writing!

For his excellent effort and positive attitude at all times!

For speaking with such pride and confidence about your artistic achievements. We were all AMAZED by your creative talents and passion for the arts!

For her excellent work habits and focused approach to learning. What a SUPERSTAR!

For being such a happy, kind person in our room. Great job Ella!

For his A+ attitude to school and always jumping into learning with a smile.

For his enthusiastic research into the country, climate and animals of Chile. You are a knowledge growing STAR!

For always taking such pride in your work. Your effort, not only in the presentation but in the persistent way you keep trying to nail new or difficult skills and completing every task to the best of your ability, is truly inspiring!

For being a consistently focused and hard worker in every task you do.

For settling in so well to our class and EPS this week. We have been marvelled by your amazing drawing skills and we’re so happy to have you with us! You’re a MEGA star!

For your fantastic ‘Saving a Society’ project – creatively designing the country ‘Girrafia’. Your values of freedom, fun and zero cruelty highlights your kind nature. Well done!

For showing an excellent Maths Mindset when working on BODMAS problems. Your determination and resilience was outstanding. Proud of you Tanith!

For working really hard to improve your letter formation.

For coming to school with a wonderful smile and an excellent positive attitude!

For working hard on his RESILIENCE skills, coming out on top each day!

For being such wonderful learner and always being kind and inclusive.

For being an outstanding mathematician in the making, demonstrating great problem solving skills and number confidence. What a STAR!

For her wonderful Show & Tell on her special talent, bravely singing a song to the class with enthusiasm and courage!

For being such a kind and caring friend to everybody in our school!

For outstanding writing and research skills shown throughout her Inquiry project.

For amazing persistence and focus in our Inquiry unit. You are becoming an expert researcher!

For always pushing yourself above and beyond! Your dedication and persistence in learning all you can, craving new challenges and consistently diving into the ‘learning pit’ is simply outstanding!

For consistently showing a quiet and conscientious approach to your learning. You always contribute thoughtfully during group discussions. Your positive attitude and determination to always try your best makes you a wonderful role model in 5SA. You are a STAR!

For showing excellent persistence and resilience when working through your operations (+-÷x) check -in. You are AMAZING!! You’re a Mega Star!

For your amazing persuasive writing.  You nailed the use of persuasive devices to convince us why everyone should have technology and why we should stick with a 5 day school week. Well Done.

For confidently segmenting and blending CVC and CVCC words.

For your amazing fast facts in maths. Your facts really are on fire!

For her wonderful whiteboard writing and always trying her very best!

For his positive growth mindset and confidently facing new challenges.

For your quiet determination, and positive attitude towards all aspects of your learning. Your star power does not go unnoticed!

For consistently working well & for being an all round lovely person.

For the incredible effort you have been putting into remaining focused and trying your best. Keep it up!

For always showing kindness and giving thoughtful invitations to her peers to join in with her. You are an Inclusive STAR!

For settling in SO well into 4SB. It’s like you’ve always been with us. We love your focus and how well you make friends.

For your consistent growth mindset to learning in all curriculum areas. You are always respectful to all members of 5SA and Emerald Primary School. Keep being the SUPERSTAR learner who is a pleasure to teach. You are a STAR!

For always being kind, thoughtful and helpful. Your willingness to help others makes the classroom a great place to be.

For being a wonderful role model for your Buddy – showing kindness, patience and leadership. You have also been working hard in classes – congratulations on your positive attitude to learning!

For working so hard on your learning. From BODMAS to COLD WRITES you’ve been giving your best. Well done Lucas!

Getting to know our Staff…..

By our Wellbeing Team

Winter Reminder – Spare Clothes

With the wetter weather and our students’ enthusiasm for outdoor play, we ask families to please send a spare change of clothes (particularly pants) if your child enjoys playing in muddy areas. Having spare clothing available helps students stay comfortable and ready to learn if they get wet or muddy during the day.

We are also seeking donations of second-hand black pants that children have outgrown. If you have any suitable items at home, we would greatly appreciate them being dropped off at the office to help replenish our supply of spare clothing for students who may need a change during the school day.

Thank you for helping us keep all students warm, dry and comfortable this winter.

Divisional Cross Country

On Tuesday the 2nd of June Emerald primary schools 36 students set off on an adventure to Yarra Glen Racecourse to run Divisional Cross Country. The excitement and nervousness was contagious and got more intense the closer the bus drove to the race track. We arrived in the stands and instantly half of the group had run off to find family and friends amongst the bustling crowds, while the other Division’s races ran.

The first group headed to the marshals and started their race at 11:00am, with each other age-group starting afterwards in 15 minute intervals. As we headed on to the racetrack the nervousness was overwhelming but we pushed through and the race began. The icy wind blew strong but we kept a good pace ignoring how cold we were.

Despite the unexpected track change, everyone ran well and the pride from all of the students after the race was absolutely overwhelming.

Thank you to Mr Appleby, Mrs Boocock, Sarah and Mr Stella for supporting our team on the day.

Congratulations to the students that gave it a go and an extra congrats to the few that are through to Regionals, we look forward to finding out your results.

EPS athletes competing at Regionals are:

12/13G – Estella

12/13B – Redmond

11G – Maya and Hazel

11B – Liam, Parker and Griff

10G – Winter

10B – Ace and Arlo

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