Reading Commitment at Emu Park SS
At our school, we are committed to supporting every student on their reading journey, recognising reading as a crucial life skill that opens doors to future success and opportunity. Students are working hard to develop key reading skills, including phonemic awareness, word reading, vocabulary, and understanding word meanings. We're also focusing on morphology—how the smallest parts of words (like prefixes and suffixes) contribute to their meaning. These skills help students become confident, independent readers, and provides our students with the skills to engage in more complex texts. Our dedicated teachers are doing a fantastic job bringing this learning to life in the classroom, and it's been inspiring going into classes this week to see how engaged and enthusiastic students are about their progress. We are proud of the strong foundations we're building together to ensure every child has the skills they need to thrive now and into the future.
Walk to School day – Friday 30th May 2025.
We're excited to take part in Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 30 May! It's a great chance for families to walk together and chat about road safety. Planning a safe route, setting a regular schedule, and making walks fun can help build healthy habits. Remember to always hold your child's hand and model safe behaviours. Parents, students and family members are invited to join our staff at the tables near the gate of Bell Park at 8:20am (for an 8:30am departure to school) to promoting fitness, safety, and community spirit. Following this initiative, families are invited to stay for our school parade starting at 9am in the school hall.
Life Ed
Students will soon take part in the Life Ed program, covering vital topics like respectful relationships, emotional well-being, cybersafety, nutrition, personal safety, and healthy choices. This engaging initiative empowers every Queensland child with the knowledge and skills to make safe, informed choices and thrive in life. The program is differentiated for each year level, covering age appropriate discussions and will commence in Week 7 Tuesday 3rd to Thursday 12th June. More information will be sent home in the coming week.
Gala Days
Our Year 5/6 students have had a wonderful time participating in the Gala Days the last two Fridays. It was wonderful to see (and hear from many members of the community) the wonderful sportsmanship and sense of teamwork by our students.
Prep Vision Screening: 27/28 May
Students in Prep have the opportunity to participate in a free vision screening on the 27/28th May. If you missed the timeline to complete the online consent form, families can collect a hard copy of the permission form from the office and hand this in up to the day of testing. We encourage all families to take advantage of this free service, even if you believe your child does not have any difficulties with their vision.
Under 8's day: 24 June
One of the most exciting days of the year—Under 8's Day is coming soon on 24th June! A highlight of our school calendar, this special day is packed with fun, hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and joy in our youngest learners. Staff have been planning engaging activities and look forward to welcoming students from Coastal Kids Kindergarten to join with our students for a morning of fun.
Session 1: 9: -9:45am PY,1C, 1/2D. 2B, 2F.
Session 2: 10-10:45am PL, PW, 1 T, 2W, 2Z.
Sports Days
Students have been training hard during their PE lessons this term in preparation for our upcoming Sports Days. Parents are invited to watch their child participate in events – the dates and times are:
Tuesday 3rd June – Junior Carnival (Prep - Year 3) – 9am-1:00pm
Tuesday 3rd June - Senior Carnival (Year 4 - 6) - 1:30-3pm (800m and 100m heats)
Wednesday 4 June – Senior Carnival (Year 4 - 6) – 9am-3pm (Track and Field events)
Year 2 Excursion - Thursday 29 May
Students and staff from Year 2 will walk down to Emu Park Main Beach and Bell Park on Thursday 29th May. Students will be investigating how to care for our beaches, headlands and parks and the important roles these places play in community life.
National Simultaneous Story time
On Wednesday 20th May, our school proudly took part in National Simultaneous Storytime, joining thousands of students across Australia in reading this year's chosen book, The Truck Cat by Deborah Niland. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading together. Students loved the heartwarming story and engaging illustrations, sparking great conversations and lots of smiles. Events like these help foster a lifelong love of books and storytelling in our young readers.
Yeppoon State High School Transitions and Enrolment meetings
Enrolment interviews are now happening for students planning on enrolling at Yeppoon State High School for 2026. If you have not yet scheduled an enrolment interview, please contact the school on 4925 1333.
Community notices:
123 MAGIC Emotional coaching for parents. Free sessions: Monday 2,9,16 June Morning and Evening sessions available.
Learn to manage difficult behaviour in children 2-12 years old. 3 session programs for parents and carers provided by Catholic Care. You will learn: How to discipline without arguing, yelling or smacking. How to sort behaviour. How to handle challenging and testing behaviours. Choosing your strategy, the 3 choices. Using emotion coaching to encourage good behaviour. 7 Tactics for encouraging good behaviour. FREE Call: 130078354
Yeppoon State School Early Childhood Development Program
The Early Childhood Development Program at Yeppoon State School offers families the opportunity for their child to engage in an early intervention and support program for children with a diagnosed or suspected disability. The program supports children from birth to 5 years old and includes playgroups, kindergarten and outreach services. If you would like more information, please call 4925 1111 or email ecdp@yeppoonss.eq.edu.au
Tackers Sailing Camp (7-11th July)
The Sailing Department at Keppel Bay Sailing Club is eager to promote their Tackers Learn-to-Sail Program—a fun, safe, and engaging introduction to sailing designed specifically for children aged 7–12. If you would be interested in fun holiday program, please contact the Keppel Bay Sailing Club on 4939 9534 or sailing@kbsc.com.au for bookings.
Capricorn Coast Writer's Festival
We're excited to share details of the upcoming Capricorn Coast Writers Festival, returning to Yeppoon from Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June 2025. This year's festival promises to be bigger than ever, celebrating storytelling, creativity, and community across a vibrant weekend of events.
All main events will be held at Yeppoon Town Hall.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students, teachers, and families to engage with the literary world right here on the Capricorn Coast. For full details and tickets, visit: www.capricorncoastwritersfestival.com