Principal’s Report

Welcome back to another busy and exciting term at Emerald Primary School! There is certainly plenty to look forward to over the coming weeks.

We begin with our Academic Awards this Friday, 16 July, recognising the hard work and achievements of our students. Throughout the term, we will also welcome Smile Squad, cheer on our Grade 6 students in Winter Sports, participate in the Australian Maths Competition and enjoy our always-popular Book Fair.

Our Early Act students will be getting their hands muddy with a special tree-planting project, while our State Schools’ Spectacular students continue preparing for their big performance. We are also very excited to have launched the new EPS Breakfast Club this week!

Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day will once again be a highlight of the term, and we will finish the term with our Grade 6 students heading off to camp.

It promises to be a full, fun and rewarding term at EPS, with plenty of opportunities for our students to learn, connect and shine!

Well done to all of our students who sat the NAPLAN tests earlier this year. The report for each student is being sent home tomorrow in envelopes.

For further information on interpreting the report, please use the following link:

https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026NAPLANparentcarerinformationbrochure.pdf

We have been advised that a national test of AusAlert will happen across Australia on Monday 27 July at 2 pm.

AusAlert is a new, national emergency warning system. It sends warning messages to compatible mobile devices during emergencies, to keep people informed so they can act quickly. The Australian Government plans to launch AusAlert in October 2026.

On Monday 27 July at 2 pm, all compatible mobile devices will receive a Critical Alert. Compatible mobile devices include phones, tablets, smart watches, safety watches and some vehicle devices. These will vibrate and make a loud, siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. This will happen even if they are on silent or do not disturb. The message will clearly state that it is a test. No action is required from the test.

To minimise disruption, student phones and smart devices should always be switched off and stored at the School Office during the school day.

You may also wish to let your child know that if they see or hear the alert, school staff will support them. You can learn more at AusAlert: children and teens.

Safe phones 

AusAlert may increase risk for people experiencing violence, especially if they live with someone who uses violence. Alerts may expose safety devices.

If you or someone you know has a hidden device, the best way to stay safe during the test is to:

  • turn off your mobile device or put it in aeroplane mode
  • keep your device off or in aeroplane mode for 24 hours.

Silent mode and do not disturb will not stop the alert. 

For more information, please refer to the Staying safe with AusAlert page.

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.

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:

  • Friday 4th December – Assessment & Reporting Day

For those families using the TheirCare childcare service, they are preparing to have students on the 4th December dates: https://theircare.com.au/

  • Term 3:
  • July Events:
    • Friday 16th July – Academic Awards Assembly
    • Monday 20th July – Dental Squad (for 2 weeks)
    • Wednesday 22 July – State School Spectacular Rehearsal (selected Grade 6 students)
    • Thursday 23rd July – Divisional Netball (selected students)
    • Saturday 25th July – Human Powered Vehicles @ Sandown Raceway (selected Grade 6 students)
    • Wednesday 29th July – Divisional Football (selected students)
    • Thursday 30th July – School Council @7.15pm

Emma Clark

Principal

This Week…

End of Term 2 Star of the week!

For having a go at sounding out words independently during Word Work!

For bringing a cheerful, positive spark to our grade and always doing her very best work!

For working really hard this term to show focus and produce lovely work. Well done Connor!

For an awesome project all about Fiji. You have enticed us all to visit with your writing and awesome drawings. You are an inquiring STAR!

For outstanding work on your climate research project on Myanmar!

For working super hard to extend your understanding of fractions this week. Your persistence is excellent! You’re a fractions STAR!

For your kind, lovely nature and friendship towards all students at EPS! You are a thoughtful star.

For an outstanding effort at EDEC soccer. You represented E.P.S with pride and gave your best in every game.

For using your knowledge of letters and sounds to spell new words.

For her fabulous hard-working attitude and being a kind friend to everyone.

For your amazing project about the tundra. Brilliant work!

For being a kind and empathetic classmate, who knows just how to encourage her peers and make them smile. You are a caring STAR!

For her focus and huge growth during our subtraction unit! You are a subtraction star.

For excellent motivation and effort put in to your passion project this week. Your comic book is looking awesome! What a CREATIVE star!!

For a fantastic semester! You are working so hard in class and it shows. You should be very proud of yourself and your positive attitude!

For showing patience and courtesy to her classmates during her show and tells this week!

For her informative presentation of her project on Hot and Cold Deserts. Well done Phoebe!

For your fantastic computer wizardry making your biome slideshow.

For your brilliant research and amazing focus while completing your climate project on the Philippines.

For your EXCELLENT effort during your ‘meet Poppy’ responses. Your text-to-self- connections to our Class Novel were really thoughtful and well written. You are a reading STAR!

For your incredible Gothic writing and sharing your ‘gothic knowledge’ with us all! You are a spooky star!!

For always displaying our E.P.S values of respect, resilience and kindness. These shone through at Netball in Lightning Premiership, where you helped lead your team to undefeated victory! You are a star!

🌟 Breakfast Club is Off to a Fantastic Start! 🌟

A huge thank you to all the students who joined us for our very first Breakfast Club! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces enjoying breakfast and spending time together before the school day began.

We are excited to continue Breakfast Club every Tuesday and Friday morning from 8:40am–9:00am in the Food Lab.

Everyone is welcome! Whether students would like to enjoy some breakfast, catch up with friends, or simply have a calm and positive start to the day, we love to see them there.

We look forward to welcoming more students over the coming weeks! 💛

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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