Principal’s Report
EPS 2023 Fair – What A Day!
We could not have wished for a better day in terms of the weather for last Saturday 11th November – like Goldilock’s porridge, not too hot and not too cold! I hope that everyone who attended had a wonderful time, tasting different treats, playing the games, purchasing lots of market goodies and enjoying the exciting rides on offer. At this stage, it looks like we have raised approximately $25,000!! This is an amazing amount and will go towards the replacement of our playgrounds for the students. So, thank you one and all for your support in the lead-up and on the day. Aside from the opportunity to fundraise, it is also a great chance for our community to come together and work as a team for the betterment of our school – I always love the atmosphere and vibe in the air when we are setting up and packing up – collaboration and co-operation at its best. Of course, a huge THANKS must go to our Fair Co-ordinator Extraordinaire, Peta Woodyard, for her leadership of another successful event. Peta – your enthusiasm for, and dedication to, supporting our school, is very much appreciated. Also, a big vote of thanks to Olivia McLeod for her support of Peta and co-ordinating the Stadium/Market activities and sponsors. We could not have had such a smooth-running and delicious food stand area without the direction of Paul “Dougie” Douglas – thank you! Thanks also to Belinda Smullen for her amazing advertising artwork and to the rest of the Fair Committee, Narelle Oberin, Kylie Maes and Lee Purton, for their support. I would also like to add my appreciation for the EPS staff who came out in force to volunteer on the day to set-up, help out on stalls and clean-up on the day. Finally, thanks to all of the parent and carers who volunteered to do all sorts of jobs throughout – well done team!
Child Safety Policies 2023
Emerald Primary School is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where students are safe and feel safe.
Our child safety and wellbeing policies outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students:
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy [Download here]
- Child Safety Code of Conduct [Download here]
- Child Safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedure [Download here]
- Complaints Policy [Download here]
- Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy [Download here]
- Bullying Prevention Policy [Download here]
- Volunteers Policy [Download here]
- Visitors Policy [Download here]
- Digital Learning Policy [Download here]
2024 – Enrolments and Exits
We are coming into an important time of year regarding planning for 2024. If you are aware of any families who are looking at enquiring to enrol at EPS and have not submitted enrolment forms for next year, please encourage them to contact the school ASAP. Also, if you are exiting the school at the end of this year, please let us know as soon as possible so we can include this in our planning.
Fire Ratings – Important Information
Our school community needs to be aware of the increased fire risk this year and into next year. Please check this link as needed for updates and information on warnings:
Term 4 – Being Sun Smart
Please ensure your children have their hats at school for Term 4 as per our school Sun Smart Policy – hopefully this will encourage the sun to stay out! We ask that students wear their hats in the playground during recess and lunch. As part of our SunSmart Policy, all students need to wear hats in the yard for all of Term 1 and Term 4. We have this school policy of making sure students wear broad-rimmed hats (not caps) for all times outside, to protect from the sun. Besides recesses and lunchtimes, this also includes outside grade activities like games and physical education lessons. We ask that parents support this policy by ensuring your child has the right type of hat (part of the uniform) and please make sure the hats are named and in good condition. Hats are available for purchase from the Uniform Shop for $16.
Emma Clark
Principal
Star of the week!
For your hard work and focus in our Maths measurement lesson. You did a great job using informal units of measurement to measure sea animals. You are a STAR!
For being an environmental upstander and writing so beautifully and persuasively about the need to look after the oceans.
For doing such a fabulous job researching information about the “Dingo” and presenting it in a beautiful project booklet! Stunning STAR!
For writing an excellent weekend recount this week.
For showing great focus and effort with his school work. Well done Jordy!
For his enthusiasm with sharing his knowledge with the class.
For doing such an amazing job on their quadramas! You are all such inspiring 
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For writing beautifully thought out poems, choosing vocabulary for vivid imagery, emotion and impact. What a star!
For always having a happy and enthusiastic attitude towards her learning. What a star!
For her thoughtful and creative poetry writing showing attention to detail and uplevelling her vocabulary. What a STAR!
For your bubbly, creative energy and for the mature and respectful responses you bring to our wellbeing discussions.
For her amazing note taking abilities during maths! You are a
This Week…
After winning a nail-biting Divisional Championship, our girls’ volleyball team ventured to The Nets in Heathmont for the Regional Championships. The competition was fierce and our girls’ abilities grew tremendously throughout the competition, resulting in winning a tough set against Serpell. While not winning a game, the team were able to close the skill gap throughout the sets and rallied hard to make each set a close competition. Fantastic performance girls!
Mr Appleby
What a fun opportunity the HPV teams had competing at the Lang Lang event. EPS had three student teams (plus two parent teams!) battle it out against other schools in the obstacle and sprint competitions.
The most enjoyable race was the obstacle event which saw competitors race against 2-3 other teams, over multiple races, on a track littered with cone minefields, see-saws, a criss-cross bridge and various rumble strips! The student teams raced strongly and were successful in winning a number of heats throughout the day, while also enjoying racing against each other, competing for bragging rights. The parent teams however, faced a few challenging, but hilariously enjoyable obstacle races. Let’s just say, we saw the underside of a few HPV carts during their race
The HPV students are now in the process of passing on their experiences to the Grade 5 students and families, so they can be ready for HPV 2024.
The HPV Team Managers
On Friday night some students from Emerald PS had a very special opportunity at AAMI park through Monbulk Soccer Club playing a mini game on the main pitch during the Melbourne Victory A league game. How wonderful! They showed great bravery walking onto the full-sized professional pitch in front of a big crowd and TV cameras. Congratulations one and all – we have many budding soccer stars at EPS and it was great to see some of them showing their stuff on the big stage!
Sunday November 19 is Open Day at Emerald Museum from 10am till 4pm.
Alongside the Salvia’s Group’s annual sale, the Museum will feature activities for children including a scavenger hunt, making paper flowers, drawings to colour in and guessing the lollies in the jar.
Take this opportunity to learn some local history and wander through the heritage listed park.
There will also be plants, local history books and our new 2024 calander for sale.
Entry is a gold coin donation and eftpos is available.
Community News
Canteen News!
Friday Meal Deal this week!
Asian inspired
Entertainment pack
Spring rolls & mini dim sims x 2,
money bag, samosa & soy sauce
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Lemonade icypole
$6.50
Breaking up is hard to do!!!!!!!!
It’s time for the canteen to break up with single use straws, these will not be available in 2023
More than 8 million tonnes of plastic enters the world’s ocean every year and over 90% is single use plastic.
So let’s say bye bye to straws and hello to BYO. We highly recommend reusable options over all disposables. Students can purchase a reusable silicone straw in its own case with the school Emblem for $4 from the canteen (over the counter or via online) or uniform shop.
