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1430 Heatherton Road, Dandenong 3175

19-21 Gloria Avenue, Dandenong North 3175

Phone: 9791 8900 Fax: 9791 3489

Phone: 8762 6466 Fax: 9708 5337

Email: emerson.sch@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website: www.emersonsc.vic.edu.au

Issue 10 - Friday, 5th April , 2019

DIARY DATES

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END OF TERM 1

Friday 5.4.2019

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TERM 2 Commences

Tuesday 23.4.2019

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY

(Anzac Day)

Thursday 25.4.2019

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SCHOOL PHOTO DAY

Monday 5.5.2019

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY

(Queen’s Birthday)

Monday 10.6.2019

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

CSEF is now open. If you claimed CSEF at Emerson School last year you do not need to reapply this year. If

you are new to the school or you have not applied for CSEF at Emerson School before and you (the parent/

carer) hold a Centrelink pension/healthcare card in your name which was in date on the 29/1/2019, please

collect a CSEF application form at either office and return by June 28th.

Last Wednesday, 3rd April, a large number of family members and friends attended our Student Leadership Investiture presentation in our Middle School gymnasium. Our guest of honour was Cr Roz Blades, the Mayor of Greater Dandenong. Roz gave an inspiring address encouraging all students, staff and family members to be leaders within our wonderful school. She spoke of her admiration in the role that Emerson School plays in the City of Greater Dandenong and beyond. Cr Blades presented leadership badges to our School Captains, House Captains and Bus Captains. Congratulations to all students who were elected to leadership positions. I am sure that you will wear your leadership badge with pride and that you will set a fine example to all your fellow students. Congratulations to Dianne Wright and the multitude of staff who prepared the hall, morning tea and put so much effort into the organisation of this successful event. JOHN MOONEY Principal

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

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Value of the Week

We will be studying the value, Courage, when we return to Emerson on Tuesday 23 April.

We demonstrate Courage every time we complete tasks that we felt were going to challenge us. Courageous people

do not let fear prevent them from achieving their goals.

Last Wednesday several of our Student Leaders spoke in front of more than 500 people.

It takes a lot of courage to talk in front of such a huge crowd. Some of them felt a little nervous but they were not

going to let fear get in their way. Congratulations to all our student Leaders. They have been chosen as they are all

great role models for their fellow students.

And a BIG thankyou to the many staff and students who worked tirelessly to make sure last Wednesday’s Investiture

Ceremony was such a huge success. Our Mayor, Cr Roz Blades AM, was very impressed with everyone. She talked

glowingly about our wonderful school. It was an honour to have her present the badges to our Student Leaders in

her Mayoral Robes.

DIANNE WRIGHT

Middle School Campus Principal

BUS AWARDS

DANDENONG PAKENHAM NOBLE PARK NARRE

WARREN CRANBOURNE ENDEAVOUR

HILLS

Sarrin K Kara P Marc M Edin H Brodie J Simone P

COURAGE

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HEALTH TIP:

Bed is for sleep, not screens

Computers, phones and TV can disrupt your sleep. Your mind needs to

associate being in bed with sleeping rather than watching TV or using

your computer. Don’t stay in bed if you’re wide awake.

JUNIOR SCHOOL BIRTHDAYS

Zack L (JSJ), Ashley H (JSH), Joshua N (JSC), Aaren W (JSF), Dylan P (JSF), Eric S (JSG)

INTERNET SAFETY TIPS

Be nice online and treat people the way you’d want to be treated. People who are nasty and aggressive

online are at greater risk of being bullied or harassed themselves. If someone’s mean to you, try not to

react, definitely don’t retaliate. Use privacy tools to block anyone who is being mean.

Reminders

Term 2 will commence on the Tuesday 23rd of April.

Anzac Day holiday will be on Thursday the 25th of April.

SUBWAY will resume on 1st week of term 2.

Please remember to bring their orders on

TUESDAY 23/4/19.

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Mrs Searle IAN I For always trying her best. Miss H KIARRA H For completing all her work tasks. Mr Machar SIMON P For working well in Literacy class. Mr Mara SABIA Q For making a smooth transition into MSD. Ms Murphy PERVEZ D

For following class routines without a reminder. Ms Ryan JOHN H For his imaginative writing and bringing fun and laughter into our classroom.

Mr Kotzamanis LACHLAN H For beginning to complete more work in class and showing greater independence. Miss Koops ALESKA S For maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the classroom and yard. Ms Jeans MARC M For his awesome attitude to school, his learning and life. Mr Tindal TITUS B For being honest, compassionate , caring and empathic. Mrs Slusher MSK For having a great term. (ESO) Kaitlyn DAYANA S For being helpful in the classroom.

JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE TERM

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

JSA BAK B For his excellent attitude and work habits. JSB NOAH A For having such a brilliant first term. JSC BLAYDEN C For achieving his term one goal.

JSD ARCHKALIAZ H For working hard all term to write his letters and numbers neatly and correctly. JSE MUSTAFA R For his excellent attitude and work habits. JSF MADELINE L For his beautiful manners.

JSG BEN B For always trying his best. JSH JENNIFER H For settling into Emerson School brilliantly. JSI JENNY P For making a conscientious effort to do well in every task.

JSJ BRODIE J For becoming a better team player, in and out of class.

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The Great Escape

Last month, as bushfires swept through the Bunyip State Park, the Emerson community was praying for the best. The Garfield

North Outdoor Education Centre was in the path of destruction. As we waited for updates from the Vic Emergency website, our

thoughts were with the locals living in the affected area. As residents were slowly allowed back into Garfield North, it was a

neighbour who gave the first indication that the camp may have been saved. As more news filtered through, it became apparent

that the Mt Martha CFA defended our camp buildings from the fire.

The camp means so much to all the member schools and their students. We are all very grateful to the dedicated CFA teams. The

story epitomizes the power of the community. Nature is already showing signs of regrowth and Melbourne Water are busy

coordinating the work required to get the camp fit for purpose. We look forward to welcoming schools back in the not too distant

future.

Chris Winter – Emerson Garfield Representative

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Inter-House Cross Country

We enjoyed beautiful weather for the Inter-House Cross Country Carnival on Wednesday March 27 at Middle School Campus.

Thank you to all the staff that assisted in the lead up and on the day. Well done to all students that participated. It was wonderful

to see such terrific house spirit!

Congratulations to the winning house, Rafferty and the individual champions. The next event on the calendar is the Inter-School

Cross Country Carnival on May 3. This year’s team is shaping up as one of Emerson’s strongest ever. Do your best to get to training

on a Wednesday or Friday and stay active over the holidays!

Place House Points

1 Rafferty 423

2 Melba 306

3 Cowan 288

Category Name

Junior Boys Champion Lincoln H (Paterson)

Junior Girls Champion Maria S (Flynn)

Middle Boys Champion Josh A (Drysdale)

Middle Girls Champion Ngarey A (Dunlop)

Senior Boys Champion Emmanuel O (Rafferty)

Senior Girls Champion Georgia P (Rafferty)

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Try a Trade – Graduate Excursion – Tuesday 02 April

On Tuesday, 28 Emerson Senior students, mostly Graduates had the opportunity to visit the Try a Trade Expo at Cranbourne

Racecourse.

The students got to spend time participating in hands on activities including, bricklaying, tiling, woodwork, cooking and other

activities.

Students were able to talk with post school providers about tertiary opportunities that they may be interested in. The Defence

Forces and the Police were also represented at the event.

Students all had a fun, interactive morning.

Amanda Eames – Vocational Pathways Coordinator

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End of Term Sports Report

It has been a busy first term in P.E with students enjoying participating in a range of sports and demonstrating

great sportsmanship and energy. Well done to all students who represented Emerson during Interschool

Sports and on other sporting excursions. House rivalries have continued to flourish with weekly matchups

being played in competitive, hard fought matches. We have had coaches visit the school from Tennis and

Softball Victoria and players from the St Kilda Football Club. All of them have been impressed with student’s

determination and positivity when learning or enhancing new sporting skills.

Emerson is taking part in Active April which promotes healthy and active lifestyles. It encourages participants

to do 30mins of physical activity a day during April. By logging in online students can access instructional

videos for suggested activities and also find a number of activities/experiences in their local area. These

activities/experiences are discounted or even free for April. You can also enter draws to win sporting goods or

tickets to Melbourne events. Each student will have received a sheet with their own login. Good luck getting

out and getting active!!!

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Prices as follows:

SCHOOL PHOTOS Dear Parents

We have our School Photo Day on the 6th of May. Your child will receive an envelope at the start of next term that has information on it to help you order your photographs. If you would like to order online at the photography company website www.msp.com.au you can do so by using your special Shootkey code which is on your envelope, this will open up all the products available. Once you have selected your photo pack and would like to order, you place it in the cart and pay with your credit card details. You will receive a reference number which is like your receipt. Please keep this until you have received your photos. If you wish to pay with cash please select the photo pack you would like and tick the box on the order form on the envelope and place the money in the pocket. The pocket can be sealed by removing the tape on the inner surface. Please return the envelope to your school office as soon as you can. If you would like to pay with credit card via a phone call to the MSP office you can do so by calling 52226747 and the operators will assist you with any questions you have. It is important you use your own child’s envelope as each Shootkey is unique to each child. If you misplace your envelope the school office has spare blank envelopes for you to use, but you must request your Shootkey code from them to help with your ordering and payments. This will become clearer once you receive your envelope. If you do have any questions please call the MSP office on the number previously mentioned.

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Student Leadership Investiture presentation

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Student Leadership Investiture Presentation Celebrating with Friends and Family

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Student Leadership Investiture Presentation Celebrating with Friends and Family