Emmanuel Catholic Primary School is the largest of three parish primary schools in the St Joseph's Parish of North Mackay catering for approximately 570 students from P-7. As a Catholic School, we strive to nurture and develop each child's potential within an environment built on Gospel values, trusting relationships and the person of Jesus Christ. We offer full time specialist teachers in Music, Physical Education, Drama and Learning Support, as well as a qualified school counsellor, available to students on a weekly basis. We offer a range of extra curricular activities including an extensive eisteddfod program, involvement in McDonald Maths, Maths Olympiad and Opti-Minds competitions, and active team sporting opportunities in rugby league, netball, touch football, athletics, hockey and cross country. Emmanuel stives to develop leadership potential in students through a variety of school initiatives. The Peer Support Program and The Virtue Program are integral aspects of supporting leadership development witin the school. Parental involvement across the school is strong, ensuring a close working relationship exists between home and school. This partnership is seen as essential for the education of every student. The school's Core Values of faith, honesty, dignity, respect, justice and love provide the foundation upon which we strive to improve as an authenic Catholic school.