Principal’s Report

This week has been full of highlights at Emerald Primary School!

Our Grade 6 students shone brightly at the first showing of their production, The X Factory. The matinee performance was a great success, with the audience treated to energy, humour and plenty of talent. With two evening performances still to come, we are so proud of our senior students and look forward to more families enjoying the show.

Last Friday we also had a wonderful celebration for Father’s Day. Fathers, families and special guests joined us for a BBQ, classroom visits, and a lively assembly filled with singing and fun. Thank you to everyone who joined in and made the day so special – especially Peta Woodyard for her oversight of the afternoon and Head BBQ Chef, Clinton Marsh.

Preparations for our School Fair are well underway. A huge thank you to Peta Woodyard and her hardworking team for their efforts so far. Special mention also to our resident artist, Kate Gordon, who has been supporting each grade to create their own masterpieces – these will be auctioned on Fair Day, and we can’t wait to see the creativity on display!

Our Student Action Team has been busy too, promoting R U OK? Day for tomorrow, and also preparing for our Sports Fun Day on the last day of term. Well done Mrs. Heyward and team! Students are encouraged to dress in their favourite sports gear next Friday and take part in fun fitness activities throughout the day. A gold coin donation (optional) will go towards purchasing sports equipment for each grade. Please note, school will finish at 2:30pm on Friday 19th September.

We are also excited to see the results of the efforts of our Early Act Team leaders come to fruition – with the installation of a drinking tap on the oval very soon! Thank you to our staff, Jacquie Forsythe and Hollie Boniface, along with Rotarians Kerith Cummins and Ali Bowyer, for supporting the students to make this happen. A shout-out also to the Loveless family for supporting this project,

Finally, a reminder to all families to complete the Parent/Carer/Guardian Opinion Survey by next Friday. Your feedback is valuable to us and helps guide our school’s ongoing growth.

Exciting Events & Must-Know Dates!

September Events:
- Wednesday 10th September @ 1pm – Grade 6 Production Matinee
- Thurday 11th September – RUOK? Day
- Thursday 11th – Friday 12th September @ 6.30pm – Grade 6 Production
- Wednesday 17th September – Divisional Athletics (Seleted Students)
- Thusday 18th September – EDEC Basketball (Grade 6)
- Thusday 18th September – School Council meeting @ 7.30pm
- Friday 19th September – Assembly
- Friday 19th September – Sports Theme Dress-Up Day
- Friday 19th September – Last Day of Term 3 – Students dismissed @ 2.30pm
Term 4 Events:
- Friday 17th October – PJ Day
- Friday 31st October – Crazy Hair Day

Emma Clark

Principal

This Week…

Star of the week!

Huon D – Prep G

For his amazing maths skills. He works very hard and is quick to get answers.

Lennix C – 1/2W

For working very hard on all tasks and for writing a fabulous poetry book!

Nate L – 3K

For your dedication and enthusiasm with Times
Tables Rock Stars!

Zeke G – 4SB

For your increased focus in the classroom. We see you trying your best and it’s paying off! Keep it up legend!

Marnie M – 5SA

For overcoming your worries about public speaking and showing such confidence in your speech.

Angus S – 6P

For your fantastic singing and dancing in Production. Its so great to see you with that big smile on your face.

Kody M – Prep SP

For your enthusiasm to always lend a hand in the classroom. Your contributions are so appreciated! What a lovely STAR!

Jaxon M – 3C

For completing a fabulous cinquain poem. Well done Jaxon!

Polly B – 4C

For showing excellent progress in understanding Time this term.

Odin S – 5D

For an astonishing effort in making it to the second round of Rotary Speeches.

Eleanor J – 6A

For the way you included facts, statistics and scientific words in your report titled: Ocean Health and Human impact. Terrific work, Eleanor!!

Olivia H – 1/2W

For always doing her very best in all that she does and creating a beautiful book of Poetry!

Oakley L – 3H

For partitioning three and four digit numbers to solve addition equations.

Charlotte Z – 4N

For an amazing, inclusive candle making presentation showcasing all her new skills. You are a creative star!

Joseph Y – 5F

For presenting a fabulous speech on why we should travel to Japan. It included exceptional vocab and was engaging. What a STAR!

Khan M – 6B

For your leadership and commitment during production rehearsals. You are working so hard and setting a great example. You should be proud!

SPORT DAY FUNDRAISER – FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH

The Student Action Team have been learning about the importance of student voice.

Our team surveyed students from Years 3-6, analysed data, and discovered that students would like access to more sports equipment during recess/lunch times.

The first fundraising effort to support this initiative will be a ‘Sports Day’ on the last day of this term – Friday 19^th September to raise money for new sports equipment.

On this day, all students are invited to come dressed in their favourite sport gear. It could be a footy jersey, a netball or soccer uniform, athletics singlet or even snow gear!

A gold coin donation would be much appreciated to support our cause.

We are looking forward to celebrating all the sporty things on Friday 19^th September!

Thank you,

The Student Action Team