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

2. The Office people look after us. ~ Aadi There are lots of trees. ~ Navyaa People are helpful and kind. ~ Josh

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

4. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? The people here work hard. ~ Logan 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 the wooden frame on the oval and I like learning new information. ~ William I like setting goals, Six Hat Thinking and the Habits of Mind and I love learning. ~ Mahalia I like everything about the school. ~ Jae

6. 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 What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school?

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

8. EMPS is the best school because we make it safe. ~ Lily EMPS is the best school because I have new friends. ~ Michael

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 East Marden is a great school because we do lots of fun activities – art, games and fitness. ~ Jonty Ive never been listened to like I have at this school. Im 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 arent any bullies to make you feel sad. ~ Justin 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 youre stuck on work but sometimes youve got to figure things out yourself. ~ Samuel EMPS has excellent teachers to help you push yourself to the limits. ~ Katelin

12. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? 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 EMPS is great because the teachers are nice and they create a great learning environment. ~ Ryan

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 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

15. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? 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 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

16. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? 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 The work I get encourages me to reach out and try my best. If we dont understand something in our work the teachers will help us to understand in a creative way. ~ Piper

17. What makes East Marden Primary a GREAT school? East Marden helps all different students reach their maximum potential. ~ Nicholas 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 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

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