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Junior & Senior Campus
Middle Campus
Newsletter
1430 Heatherton Road, Dandenong 3175
19-21 Gloria Avenue, Dandenong North 3175
Phone: 9791 8900
Phone: 8762 6466
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.emersonsc.vic.edu.au
Issue 13 – Friday 8th May 2020
STUDENT’S BIRTHDAYS
JUNIOR SCHOOL AZARIAZ H (JSE)
MIDDLE SCHOOL ANTHONY L (MSG)
MEAYJWOK A (MSG) BRAYDEN W (MSJ)
CODI A (MSA) MAHDI N (MSA)
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
DIARY DATES
REMOTE LEARNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
How are you entertaining yourself at home? Take a photo of yourself remotely learning or doing other activities at home and email to [email protected] and we will include them in future newsletters.
WEEKLY RIDDLE:
I can fly but have no wings. I can cry but I have no eyes. Wherever I go, darkness follows me. What am I? See next weeks newsletter for the answer.
We now have completed four weeks in our new online delivery of our learning program. There have been many discoveries of effective learning that will continue when we are all back at school together. For instance, there are some students with variable school attendance history that are applying themselves very effectively in our new online learning mode. It has been very rewarding to see the large numbers of tributes being posted by students and families about how much they are enjoying the online sessions and video clips. However, it must be remembered that students, staff and families need to be sure to get good rest and exercise during this time. We have to have a very positive and supportive attitude or otherwise we could feel anxious or worried. We have had a setback in our COVID-19 control strategy with the outbreak of a COVID-19 hot spot at an industrial facility. Let us hope that this will be fully controlled and that our low infection rate be consolidated as soon as possible. The review of our State of Emergency will take place on next Monday, 11th May. If we can flatten the infection rate to a bare minimum, we will enable our Health Officers and Government Leaders to make progressive and proactive decisions for the future. In the meantime, I encourage everyone to keep up your good work and positive approach to these matters. Let our spirits be kept high by a sense of caring, sharing and happiness. JOHN MOONEY Principal
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Values of the Week KINDNESS/CARING
Mother’s Day
French Toast with Strawberries
INGREDIENTS
160ml (2/3 cup) milk
3 eggs, lightly whisked
55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar
Pinch of mixed spice
60g unsalted butter
6 x 1cm thick slices of white bread
1 x 250 g punnet strawberries, hulled, washed, halved
60 ml (1/4 cup) maple syrup
Thickened cream, to serve
METHOD
Step 1. Combine the milk, egg, sugar and mixed spice in a bowl.
Step 2. Melt half the butter in a frying pan over a high heat until foaming.
Step 3. Dip 3 bread slices, 1 at a time, in the egg mixture and place in the frying pan. Cook 2-3 minutes each side until golden brown.
Step 4. Transfer to serving plates.
Step 5. Repeat steps 1-4 with remaining butter, bread and egg mixture
Step 6. Top toast with strawberries and cream. Drizzle with maple syrup to serve.
We will continue our study of the value, Caring, next week. Caring people help make the world to be better place. When someone knows that others care about them they feel less alone. It is very important for us all to show others how much we care particularly during this difficult time. Our staff have been reaching out to our students and their families daily. We all need to take advantage of our phones or other forms of digital communication to keep in touch with our extended family members and friends. This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Motherhood is the epitome of Caring. Our mothers are always there for us. Sunday will give us an opportunity to show our Mums how much we care about them too. Dianne Wright Campus Principal—Middle School
KINDNESS AWARDS
This week’s Kindness Award goes to one of our parents, Jane Groenewegen who has kindly given a huge fruit platter to the staff in appreciation for all their hard work during the Covid-19 period. Thank you Jane for your kind gesture and caring so much about us.
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REMOTE LEARNING
JSI REMOTE LEARNING
Curious Moment: What Can You Create? Use your imagination this week to create and build!
Creating and building gives children opportunities to try out new ideas, new ways of thinking and problem-solving. It builds our brains, enhances our understanding of math and science and supports healthy social and emotional learning.
Zija built his own alarm clock.
Nisini built a house and a life size robot, named Rosi. Ashley used lego to build a boat and house.
Daniel made a helicopter.
Angel made a Harry Potter triple decker bus.
Here is a photo of Hannah Mc proudly showing her completed math worksheet.
Ashley made yummy pancakes on the weekend.
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REMOTE LEARNING Cont…
MOTHER’S DAY MORNING TEA
This weekend we celebrate mothers and all female figures in our lives! It was wonderful to see so many parents all together for JSF’s virtual Mother’s Day Morning Tea. We shared some wonderful moments over a cup of tea with some cupcakes thanks to Mrs Mohan and Mrs Mouncer. A big shout out to Mrs Mouncer for delivering these cupcakes to each and every family so we could all celebrate together. All the children of JSF made a card to commemorate the occasion. Here are some beautiful photos of JSF students with their mums.
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REMOTE LEARNING Cont...
MIDDLE SCHOOL ART & REMOTE LEARNING
Marissa A (MSK) has been busy drawing and colouring animals.
Daniel C (MSH) has been learning to sew on an industrial sewing machine whilst remote learning at home.
Riley R (MSE) was busy making these beautiful wreaths for Anzac Day.
It was a very different Anzac Day Dawn Service this year with everyone staying safe at home. Every year Scout Groups across Australia usually participate in the Dawn Service and/or the Anzac Day March. Here are two photo’s showing Simon P (MSE), dressed smartly in his Scout’s uniform, standing at the bottom of his driveway holding a candle at dawn with his neighbours doing the same whilst keeping social distancing. This is how we remembered and showed respect to the Anzacs who sacrificed so much so Australians could keep their way of life and to keep us safe.
This is a photo of Simon P (MSE) completing school work safely at home.
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REMOTE LEARNING Cont…
During the COVID-19 social distancing period it is very important not only to keep up with our school work, but to look after our health and wellbeing. The photos above show how Noah W (MSG) has been looking after his health and wellbeing by exercising regularly, completing school work and also doing things that he is enjoying in isolation. Well done Noah!
Marc M (MSK) sent in photos of him making Anzac biscuits for his family. The last picture show Marc eating the fruits of his labour. I wonder how many his family members got to eat.
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REMOTE LEARNING Cont…
This is Robbie C (SSB) cooking Ms Carrigg’s, fried rice from last Friday’s Webex cooking class. I think we are going to have a lot of excellent cooks at the end of this lockdown.
Jackson V-E (SSI) has been helping out his Dad and learning cabinet making skills.
Here are some photos of Callum B (SSI) making cupcakes and helping clean the house whilst renovations are happening.
Thanu M (SSI) is keeping busy at home cooking up a storm.
Above is a photo of Zach R (SSI) working on an art & craft piece.
Zach R (SSI) is keeping himself very busy with school work, art & craft projects and cooking. Here are some photos of Zach making sausage rolls. They look delicious. Maybe he could send us the recipe for others to have a go at making them.
Ms Cowley Alex B Ms McEvoy
Karlis H Iman H Mihi S
Rayuth M Mrs Marlow
Here is a photo of Ms Cowley instructing a craft class on Webex Meetings, teaching some of her students on how to make Mother’s Day cards.
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REMOTE LEARNING Cont…
Not only is Scarlett J (SSF) continuing to learn and utilise her food and hospitality skills from home, she is also improving her computer skills to put together this beautiful article for the newsletter. Thank you Scarlett for the time and effort you took to put this article together.
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REMOTE LEARNING Cont…
Virtual Running Series
Thank you to all staff and students that took part in the first Virtual Running Challenge from 24-26 April. Marc M (MSK), Chrissy M (MSC), Callum M (SSB), Mr Hodgson, Mr Mooney and myself were part of 106 members and friends of Glenhuntly that took part in this historic event. I did my run around Caulfield Racecourse.
The next Challenge will take place from 8-10 May and it’s not too late to enter. For juniors (U18), a new 1.5km distance has been added. We encourage as many staff, students and their families to run or walk and support the spirit of community engagement. For details and how to register, go to: https://www.glenhuntlyathletics.com/winter-series-race-2020-race-2.
If you would like to be involved but prefer not to be listed in the results, please email me, along with any other questions you have, at: [email protected].
Chris Winter Athletics/Cross Country Coach
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ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLES
WEEKLY RIDDLE: You can see me in water, but I never get wet. What am I?
A REFLECTION.
KINDNESS CROSSWORD: ACROSS DOWN 1. CARING 2. INCLUSION 5. COURTESY 3. FRIENDS 7. HELPFUL 4. HAPPY 8. GIVING 6.. SMILE 13. KINDNESS 10. SELFLESS 14. GREETING 12. RESPECT 15. COOPERATION
