Welcome to Term 3 and a special welcome to all our new families who have joined us after the break.
Facilities: Over the break the first section of boundary fence was completed and we are hopeful that the next section down to the roundabout may happen in the near future. Regional Office is managing the grant and repairs to the playgrounds so we will keep you posted when they commence and of the progress on this project. Installation of irrigation on the oval is almost done and we look forward to its completion when the ground dries out after the recent rain.
Staffing: We have had a few staff changes over the holidays. Mr McMurtrie has been on leave for Week 1. Mrs Sarah Platt has transferred to Glenmore State School. We thank her for her work here at Emu Park with our students. Ms Tiffany Hunter has taken an Acting Deputy Principal role at the Hall State School and will return to us in 2025.
Parents and Citizens: Our newly formed P & C met for their first meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Thank you to those who attended. We look forward to seeing how this group of motivated parents can help support our students and school.
School Opinion Survey: Next week you should receive an email inviting you to complete the annual School Opinion Survey. The suite of School Opinion Surveys is undertaken each year by the Department of Education to obtain opinions about our school from families, school staff and students in target year levels (5, 6, 8 and 11). The surveys will help identify what we are doing well, and understand where we can improve. The survey invitation will be emailed in the week beginning 15 July and is titled School Opinion Survey for parents and caregivers, 2024.
Each school family will receive one email invitation from the Department of Education to complete the Parent/Caregiver Survey. The survey is anonymous, and the results are reported in ways that an individual's response can't be identified by the school. Parents/Caregivers are encouraged to complete the survey. The survey can be completed via computers, tablets or smart phones with an internet connection.
For Parents/Caregivers who do not have access to the internet school computers/tablets will be available. Parents/caregivers who experience difficulties accessing the survey can request a new survey from the School Opinion Survey team via email schoolopinionsurvey@qed.qld.gov.au.
It's important that as many parents/caregivers as possible complete the survey, so we would appreciate if members of this committee would raise awareness of this survey with other parents and caregivers. Can't find your invitation? If your family has more than one parent/caregiver, check that they haven't received the invitation and/or check your junk email folder.
Events this term: Always check our website for updates and changes.
Friday 19th July – NAIDOC Assembly 9am.
Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd July – Rockhampton District Sports Carnivals
Monday 5th August – Year 3 & 4 Science Fair. – Fisherman's Beach
Wednesday 7th August - Under 10's Capra's Cup
Friday 16th, 23rd August and Thursday 12th September – Year 5 & 6 Gala Days.
19th, 20th & 21st August – Year 4 Day trip excursions to Konomie Environmental Education Centre
Monday 26th August - Beginner Band Workshop @ Yeppoon High School
Tuesday 27th August - Beginner Strings Workshop @ Yeppoon High School
Friday 30th August - Student Free Day
Tuesday 3rd September – Australia's Biggest Child Safety Lesson
Wednesday 4th September – Year 6 Japanese Excursion and Parent Teacher Interviews
Thursday 5th September – Year 5/6 Science Fair Day
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