Principal’s Report
Please note that the Progression Points on the Semester 1 Reports are based on data and evidence from the Learning Tasks completed throughout the semester, in conjunction with other pieces of the student’s work and assessments throughout this past half year.
Please note that due to the protected action by the Australian Education Union, teachers who are Union members have not written report comments for the End of Semester Reports, as this ban is still in place. Overall progression points and the information from the Progress Reports for Term 1 will still be visible for all Student Reports. Please let me know if you have any queries.
Parent-Teacher Interviews are being held on this Thursday 25th June (11.30am to 6.30pm) and bookings can be made via Compass. This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress.
A reminder that Thursday 25th June is a pupil-free day.
- Monday 13th July – Curriculum Day, with staff only onsite
- Tuesday 14th July – Students return to start Term 3
Our final Whole School Assembly for the term will be this Friday 26th June at 9.15am.
Students will finish school on that day at 2.30pm.
Our Student Academic Awards ceremony for Term 2 will be held at the first Whole School Assembly back next term, on Friday 17th July.
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.
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.
Please be advised of the following student free days, when our staff will be completing professional learning activities or parent teacher interviews:
- Thursday 25th June – Parent-Teacher Interviews
- Monday 13th July – Curriculum Day
- 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:
- Monday 22nd – Friday 26th June – Senior Swimming Program
- 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
- July Events:
- Monday 13th July – Curriculum Day – No Students at school
- Tuesday 14th July – Students return to start Term 3
- Friday 16th July – Academic Awards Assembly
As we reach the end of another busy and rewarding term, we would like to thank our students, families, and staff for their ongoing support and enthusiasm throughout the semester.
We wish everyone a safe, restful, and enjoyable school holiday break.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back next term.
Emma Clark
Principal
This Week…
Exciting Grade 6 Sporting Achievements This Week…
We represented EPS at Netball, with two teams playing for Emerald Primary School.
In Team 1, the players were Poppy C, Jas, Indi, Eliza, Alicia, Indi M, Zoe and Olivia. Overall, Emerald won most of their games and only lost one at the start. A highlight for Emerald Team 1 was the way everyone helped each other throughout the games and showed great teamwork.
In Team 2, the players were Georgia, Estella, Marnie, Poppy, Amberlie, Anabelle, Tanith and Maddie. Emerald Team 2 won all of their games, and some of them were quite high-scoring! A highlight for Team 2 was our connection and how well we played together, even though we had never played as a team before.
Overall, both teams did a wonderful job! We were proud of the way we supported each other, celebrated our goals, made interceptions and improved our skills throughout the day.
The netball teams felt proud of the way they got better at their skills and shooting.
Eliza and Georgia
We had the A Team and the B Team represent Emerald Primary School, and both teams played in Division 1.
The coach for Team 1 was Danel G. The players were Peyton G, Oakley J, Ash T, Red B, Andy H, Caleb L, Reve M, Ashtyn L, Hayden B, Jagger P, Liam H and Seth E.
Team 1 played against Cockatoo, Gembrook, Macclesfield and Emerald Team 2. They beat Cockatoo by 30 points and Gembrook by 41 points. They also had a very close game against Emerald Team 2, winning by 10 points. In their last game, Macclesfield beat Emerald Team 1 by 12 points, but Emerald still worked hard and kicked 1 goal and 7 points.
Team 2 included Conor H, Kayden D, Henry P, Mason, Jack S, Lucas K, Parker K, Max G, Zeke G and Travis H. Team 2 played against Cockatoo, Gembrook, Macclesfield and Emerald Team 1.
Team 2 played Gembrook first and won by 3 points! They then played Emerald Team 1 and lost by 10 points. After that, they played Cockatoo and won by 49 points. Finally, they played Macclesfield and won by 30 points.
One of the most exciting moments was when Parker K did an amazing sidestep around an opponent, which will be remembered forever!
Both teams showed great effort by not giving up, keeping on pushing and trying their best, even when the odds were low. Emerald Team 1 and Team 2 both made it through to Divisionals, which makes it the first time ever!
Jack S and Reve
In Volleyball, Emerald Primary School had three teams: EPS Team 1, Team 2 and Team 3.
Team 1 players were Venice, Nathan, Miller, Jack, Zoe, Malaika, Mitchell, Hunter and Odin. Team 1 was undefeated for the day. They played against Cockatoo 1, Gembrook, Macclesfield and Cockatoo 2. They won all of their games and finished at the top of the ladder, which was a very proud moment for them.
Team 2 players were Skye, Georgie, Jordy, Campbell, Aiden, Abi, Sophie, Harper and Xavier. Team 2 also had a fantastic day. First, they played Menzies Creek, then Emerald Team 3, Selby and finally Cockatoo 3. In the end, they did not lose a single game and came second on the ladder.
Team 3 players were Scarlett, Cora, Matilda, Joe, Indie T, Sam, Macey, Sofia and Logan. Team 3 played against Emerald Team 2, Cockatoo 3, Menzies Creek and Selby. Even though Team 3 lost three games, that is okay because they still tried their hardest, showed great teamwork and managed to win one game.
All of the Emerald teams tried their best to succeed and supported each other throughout the day. One of the best things was that all of the teams got a little bit better at a new sport!
Joe, Georgie and Odin
On 23/6/2026, the EPS girls played EDEC soccer at Monbulk Soccer Club. There were two girls teams: Emerald 1 and Emerald 2. Emerald 1 played in Division 1 and Emerald 2 played in Division 2. The Emerald girls teams did not make it through to Divisionals, but it was still a really fun day.
The players in the Emerald 1 team were Poppy G, Indi McK, Amberlie, Zoe P, Indi McQ, Zoe B, Kiah, Tanith, Venice and Sophie.
Emerald 1 played Macclesfield first, then Cockatoo, Selby and finally Emerald 2. We won lots of games and had a great time playing together. We also had an amazing coach who taught us well and helped us throughout the day.
The players in the Emerald 2 team were Annabelle, Poppy M, Harper, Indie T, Matilda, Aria, Bea, Eliza, Macey, Sofia and Cora.
Emerald 2 played Macclesfield, Selby, Cockatoo and then Emerald 1. I really enjoyed playing with my friends, and for some of us, it was the first time we had played soccer. It was a lot more fun than we thought it would be!
We showed sportsmanship by playing fairly, encouraging our teammates and celebrating the small wins. Everyone’s skills improved as the day went on, and by the end we were proud of how hard we tried!
Zoe B and Macey
We represented EPS at the EDEC Boys Soccer Tournament in Monbulk. There were two boys teams that went to play soccer for Emerald Primary School.
Team 1 included Hunter, Jack S, Jack W, Andy, Oliver, Oakley, Lucas, Ash, Ashtyn, Reve and Jagger.
As a team, we won two games and drew two games. We also won the grand final against Macclesfield, with the final score being 1–0! Across the day, Team 1 scored five goals in total. One thing most of us learnt for the first time was the offside rule. We were really resilient when that rule came into play and kept trying our best.
Team 2 played against Gembrook, Selby and Macclesfield twice. The players in Team 2 were Mitchell, Miller, Hayden, Campbell, Kayden, Henry, Odin and Ollie.
Unfortunately, Team 2 lost all four of their games, but they still showed great teamwork and improved throughout the day. Their proudest moment was how well they worked together and strategised their gameplay. Their skills got better every game, which was awesome to see.
Thank you to Oliver’s dad and Mrs Porter for coaching us and supporting the teams on the day.
Mitch and Hunter
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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