“EMPS lets you stretch your academic ability to amazing limits”

1. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “EMPS lets you stretch your academic ability to amazing limits”

2. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “There are lots of trees.” ~ Navyaa “People are helpful and kind.” ~ Josh Yellow Hat Thinking “The Office people look after us.” ~ Aadi

3. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “We have excellent teachers.” ~ Aduot Yellow Hat Thinking “EMPS has lots of grass to run on.” ~ Elizabeth “We have Science lessons and I love Science.” ~ Michaela

4. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “The people here work hard.” ~ Logan Yellow Hat Thinking “East Marden Primary is a great school because it has good Maths equipment and challenging work in Maths and English.” ~ Finn

5. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “I like setting goals, Six Hat Thinking and the Habits of Mind and I love learning.” ~ Mahalia “I like everything about the school.” ~ Jae Yellow Hat Thinking “I like the wooden frame on the oval and I like learning new information.” ~ William

6. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? Yellow Hat Thinking “We have a great OSHC because you can have breakfast if you did not get any at home and they give you healthy snacks after school. They also help you with your homework after school.” ~ Emersyn, Jess and Katie “EMPS has great teachers who help you to strive for accuracy and persist with your work even when it gets harder.” ~ Ella and Emeli

7. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “We have the best boss of the school and she is kind.” ~ Noah Yellow Hat Thinking “We have Italian and it is fun.” ~ Dewwandi “Our teacher always forgives us.” ~ Isis

8. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? Yellow Hat Thinking “EMPS is the best school because I have new friends.” ~ Michael “EMPS is the best school because we make it safe.” ~ Lily

9. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “East Marden is a great school because all of the teachers enjoy teaching fun, good things so children enjoy learning.” ~ Yoona Yellow Hat Thinking “East Marden is a great school because we do lots of fun activities – art, games and fitness.” ~ Jonty “I’ve never been listened to like I have at this school. I’m also cared for and I feel happy here.” ~ Corey

10. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “Everyone respects other people and their feelings. That is the East Marden way.” ~ Cassey “There aren’t any bullies to make you feel sad.” ~ Justin Yellow Hat Thinking “East Marden is a great school because the students are nice and creative.” ~ Tyson

11. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “The teachers always listen to students with pride and helpful comments.” ~ Peter “The teachers help when you’re stuck on work but sometimes you’ve got to figure things out yourself.” ~ Samuel Yellow Hat Thinking “EMPS has excellent teachers to help you push yourself to the limits.” ~ Katelin

12. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “EMPS is great because the teachers are nice and they create a great learning environment.” ~ Ryan “EMPS has high expectations and strives to get the best out of every student as an individual.” ~ Tara “At East Marden there are lots of good role models. Teachers encourage the students to keep persisting and to think independently.” ~ Tino Yellow Hat Thinking

13. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “East Marden is a multi-cultural school and provides excellent learning skills from Reception to Year 7.” ~ Vanshika Yellow Hat Thinking “East Marden is a great school to learn how to have a big vocabulary. It helps children to get a positive start.” ~ Vuyo “It is a bully-free zone.” ~ Suzy

14. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “EMPS is a special school because the teachers are approachable and we are taught to respect all races and religions. EMPS also encourages children to get involved and contribute to school decisions.” ~ Rhianna “East Marden has fantastic teachers who support their students through their education, great facilities such as the gym, Smartboards and it is also a great place to meet great people and build friendships with them.” ~ Siena Yellow Hat Thinking

15. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “East Marden has numerous community service activities. These are great because they are teaching life skills to students – skills such as problem-solving, empathy and supporting younger people.” ~ Hayley Yellow Hat Thinking “East Marden is great because the students respect the teachers, other students and the school grounds. They do not graffiti or vandalise school property.” ~ Adam

16. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “The work I get encourages me to reach out and try my best. If we don’t understand something in our work the teachers will help us to understand in a creative way.” ~ Piper Yellow Hat Thinking “East Marden has a friendly community of staff and students and the teachers advise the students to try their hardest. This way no-one gets left behind. I love coming to this school and will miss it next year.” ~ Brad

17. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “East Marden helps all different students reach their maximum potential.” ~ Nicholas Yellow Hat Thinking “East Marden is a great school because it has really high standards and expectations. Every student strives for accuracy and tries to achieve their goals.” ~ Sarina “East Marden is great because teachers take the time to say “are you ok?” because they want children to feel happy, safe and not threatened.” ~ Ryan

18. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? “East Marden is a great school because the expectations and rules are clear and all students know them.” ~ Teagan “We have a great school because we show a lot of teamwork and co-operation. We accept many people from different cultures into our school, respect everyone and form a lot of friendships.” ~ Jessica Yellow Hat Thinking