Emerald Primary School is committed to providing a quality educational program with our goal of each student achieving success across all areas of the curriculum. With the school values of Respect, Friendliness and Success, our focus is on continuous school improvement where we cater for individual abilities, experiences and interests. The school motto is “On Track for Success” which is supported by the school logo of Puffing Billy – an acknowledgment of the history of the school and local area. The strong partnership between parents, staff and students is a cornerstone for our excellent curriculum that sees the school community working together with classroom programs, individual support programs, school performances, sporting events and special events/ theme days. With a current population of 403 students, Emerald Primary School draws its students from the Emerald township and neighbouring communities. Specialists in the fields of Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Literacy Support and Reading Recovery support a comprehensive curriculum featuring an emphasis on being a Sustainable School for the present and the future.The school has 24.5 equivalent full time teaching staff including 2 Principal Class officers and 10 Education Support staff.