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
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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.