Principal’s Report

A highlight of the past week has been the tremendous success of our Year 5 Market Day. Our students worked incredibly hard to plan, create and run their stalls, demonstrating creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills throughout the process. It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm and engagement from students, staff and families on the day. We are very grateful to our families for their generous support in helping students prepare for the event and for contributing to making it such a thriving and successful occasion.

We are also looking forward to the rescheduled Junior School Cross Country (Prep – 2) taking place tomorrow afternoon on the school oval. Events such as these provide students with a wonderful opportunity to challenge themselves, demonstrate perseverance and enjoy participating alongside their peers. We hope all students have a fantastic time and enjoy the experience representing their House (don’t forget to dress in your House colours – A’Vard (Yellow), Ryberg (Blue), Worrell (Red) & Nobelius (Green).

We would also like to wish the very best of luck to some of our senior students who will be representing our school at the Regional Cross Country this week. Reaching this level of competition is a fantastic achievement and reflects the dedication, determination and effort these students have shown. We are incredibly proud of them all.

Next week, many of our Prep to Year 2 students will be participating in the swimming program at Splashes in Berwick. This program provides valuable opportunities for students to develop their water safety knowledge and swimming skills in a supportive and engaging environment. We know they will enjoy the experience and make the most of this important learning opportunity.

As we move into the cooler months, we often see an increase in seasonal illnesses such as colds and other infections. Some students may be prescribed medications, including antibiotics, during this time.

We would like to remind families that any medication required to be administered during the school day need to be brought to the school office by a parent or carer. Medications should not be carried by students.

A Medical Authority Form must also be completed and submitted to the office before any medication can be administered at school. This helps us ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students and allows staff to follow the correct dosage and administration instructions.

If your child requires medication at school, please contact the office if you have any questions regarding the process or a require a copy of the Medical Authority Form or download it here.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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 11th June – Regional Cross Country (Selected Students)
    • Thursday 11th 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

Carice D’Rozario

Acting Principal

This Week…

Getting to know our Staff…..

By our Wellbeing Team

Good luck to our amazing cross country team! 

We wish the following students all the very best as they take on the top runners from across the Eastern Metro at Yarra Glen tomorrow:

  • Arlo J
  • Estella S
  • Hazel C
  • Red B
  • Ace D
  • Griff K
  • Parker K
  • Winter P
  • Maya H
  • Liam H

We are incredibly proud of your hard work and determination, and we know you’ll represent our school with pride, sportsmanship and your very best effort.

Good luck everyone – we’re all cheering you on!

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.

Upcoming Events…

PARENTS ROCK: The biggest Thursday night of the year in the Yarra Ranges!

18+ event

Five parents’ bands from five local public primary schools battle it out on one epic night at Sooki Lounge in Belgrave.

All proceeds go directly to the music programs of the participating schools. Expect a night full of great tunes, huge energy, and serious talent – these parents still know how to rock a room!

Choose the school you wish to support when selecting your ticket.

The real winner? The school that brings the biggest crowd and raises the most funds!

Tickets: $32.00 + booking fee

Emerald Primary School is represented by Mr MacEoin and Emerald Primary Parents in “The Tall Ones”.

Purchase your tickets here:
Parents Battle of the Bands: Yarra Ranges Battle Tickets

We hope to see a sea of Emerald supporters there!

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