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The Mount Dandy News Top of the mountain, top results.

What’s in this Issue?

News and Views 1

Grade 5/6 Work 2

Living with Bushfire 2

Grade 5/6 Production 3

80’s Trivia Night 4-5

Canteen 6

Thomas Fun Run 7

Calendar 9-11

News and Views...

Mount Dandenong Primary School Farndons Road, Mount Dandenong 3767 www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au

Telephone—03 9751 1136 Fax—03 9751 2332 [email protected]

Purpose Statement Mount Dandenong Primary School values our unique environment and close community. It is a place for creative opportunities and academic

excellence, nurturing respect, happiness and independence.

Issue 296 30th August 2016

Sad News For those of you who may not have caught up with this piece of sad news, Teacher John Burgan’s wife Bev,

passed away last Thursday evening after a long illness. Although the passing was expected, this in no way

lessens the shock and sadness brought on by such an occurrence, and we know that John will be experi-

encing a great emptiness in his life just now.

I know I speak for all of Mt. Dandenong Primary School’s staff, students and community when I extend our

condolences and deepest sympathy to John and his family at this time.

Bev’s funeral will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday at St Michael’s and All Angels Church, Mount Dandenong

Tourist Road, Kalorama. Of course there will be several staff members who wish to attend, and I do not

wish to impede their desire to support John and to show their respects in this way. This will create some

disturbance to the normal afternoon program at our school, with some splitting up of classed and with

students being looked after by different teachers. Alternatively, you may wish to collect your children at

lunch time on Thursday. I am sure that you will all understand and forgive this disruption.

Trivia Not so Trivial I have never seen anything so slick and well run in all my years of attending school fund raising events!

Saturday’s 80s Music Trivia Night “went off” with a huge bang. Unfortunately I was only there for a couple

of hours, but the degree of planning and work that went into the event was obvious from the start. Sacha

and his crew just did a spectacular job, starting months ago with the collection of auction items – not to

mention the development of the presentation.

The event raised an amazing $9,000! Thank you so much to all who had a part in the night – by helping to

put it on and by attending.

A Bit of a Grumble I have been asked to remind everyone that the parking area at the front of the school along Fardons Rd. is

for drop off and pick up only. The sign there says that the time limit is 3 minutes, but there are some par-

ents who repeatedly ignore this limitation and spend a great deal of time parked there while they talk to

friends. This makes it difficult for others to use the drop off/pick up area correctly and this effects safety as

they try to pull up in inappropriate spots along the road. Please obey the signs so that everyone can be

safe.

Production Week Have you bought your tickets yet? Treasure Island, the Year 5/6 production is on next week in the Multi-

purpose room here at school. The show will run for 4 nights, beginning on Tuesday 6 th September and is

not to be missed.

2017 Prep Class

We have begun the work of transitioning the local preschool children of 2016 into the 2017 Prep class

here at Mt. Dandy PS. Do you know anyone who may have gone under our radar? Do you know anyone

with a Prep aged child who is still undecided about what school to enrol at? If you do, send them to see us.

We will be most welcoming and answer any questions they may have about our programs – anything at all.

We believe we have a school that is the equal of or better than any that you might want to compare us to.

All we have to do is get people to come and see us. So do your bit – talk us up, send your friends to see

us at any time.

Have a good week.

Rick Scott

HAVE YOU JOINED?

Don’t Forget -

Father’s Day Stall TOMORROW

Wonderful gifts for dad

priced between $1

and $6. Please bring your own carry bag.



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In Numeracy, we learnt about six different types of angles. They are Acute Angle, Right Angle, Obtuse Angle,

Straight Angle, Reflex Angle and Revolution Angle. Using these angles, we created angle houses. We drew a

house of choice and labelled all the different angles. We then measured the angles using a protractor.

In Term 2 and 3, we have been focusing on different types of poetry. In

particular, we have looked at Riddles, Concrete Poems (poems written in

the shape of the topic) and Acrostic Poems. We used poetry to describe

what we did on our holidays. We now have a deeper understanding of

poetry in 5/6L.

Grade 5/6L's Work




GRADE 5/6 MAJOR PRODUCTION Our M.D.P.S grade 5/6 major production is quickly approaching. The S.L.U students have been working extremely hard to prepare! We are excited to announce that…

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!

DATES: Tuesday the 6th of

September, 2016

(CAST 2) Wednesday the 7th

of September, 2016

(CAST 2) Thursday the 8th of

September, 2016

(CAST 1) Friday the 9th of

September, 2016

(CAST 1) All performances

BEGIN at 7:00PM

COST:

Adult- $10.00

Non-M.D.P.S Child-

$5.00

M.D.P.S Child- FREE!

CHARACTERS: CAST 2- TUES & WED CAST 1- THURS & FRI

Jim 1 Quin Maeve

Jim 2 Tabatha Tabatha

Long John Silver Josie Eloise

Scurvy Pat Sofia Sienna

Black dog Charlotte. M Ruby

Sea legs Sarah Kate Ella

Doctor Livesey Ash Jade

Squire Trelawney Saskia Olivia

Crooked Arrow Ripleigh Erin

One eyed Tom/Tess Oliver Kinley

Mum Kailey Romy

Moby Dick Percy N/A

Tattoo Charlie Cyrus Josh

Ben Gunn Xander Felix

Dancin’ Danielle Jasmine Charlotte. Y

Billy Bones Amy Amy

Captain Smollett Lachlan Ethan

Picadillo Arke Nick

Honest Abby Tynesha Vivienne

Bimini Tomas Lilly

Blind Pew Arke Nick

Callaloo Amy Amy




Oh what a night! More than 12 months ago, one man had a dream ….. a music themed trivia night. Not only would it be fun, but he in-

sisted it would bring money for the school. Month after month he raised his idea at the school’s fundraising committee

meetings only to be told, “One day Sacha, one day ….”.

On Saturday night, Sacha’s dream was realised. The theme was ‘80s, the fashion was extreme and the crowd was rar-

ing to go. Among the fun and frivolity, the biggest winner is our school. We raised $9000, which absolutely exceeded

expectations. Definitely a triumph!

So a big shout out and “thank you” to Sacha Sullivan (aka Mr Run DMC

on the mic) who’s enthusiasm for the night was contagious. And whilst

we know that everyone was keen to help and support the night, we

would like to make mention of those without whom the night would not

have been such a success. The list is long, and our appreciation ever-

grateful:

Jackie Monteith(Sullivan) and Sharyn Johnston, (aka as the “prize angels”) for gathering all the prizes;

Kylie Gilson, Sharyn Johnston, Megan Ferguson and Jackie Monteith (Sullivan) for packaging up all the prizes;

Leigh Burgess for the designing the template for the powerpoint and on-going technical support;

Damian Vernon for sound and technical support;

Dan Leonard for lighting and styling the mulita;

The fundraising committee led by indefatigable Prez Kylie Gilson;

Set up and running of the night - Megan Ferguson, Jackie Monteith (Sullivan), Colleen Forward and Kylie Gilson;

The Sunday cleanup crew - Kylie Gilson, Megan Ferguson, Lilly Markovic, Shauna King, Colleen Forward, Sacha

Sullivan, Jackie Monteith (Sullivan), Phil Cuthbert, Damian Vernon, Kirsten Vernon, Leigh Burgess, Brad Forward

and all the kids who helped especially Elsa Leonard; The McPeake, Mikulcic, Common (Discipline) and Gilson Families for donating the bulk of the major auction

prize;

Scott Allison for auctioneering on the night;

Julie Francis for co-ordinating ticket sales, staying until late and taking payments at the end of the night, printing

what was needed and ……just being exceptionally accommodating;

Please check your 80s costume and see if you have acquired an extra piece of clothing!

Someone’s prized black leather jacket (size 8) went missing on Saturday night.




Beauty in Sassafras

Bell Real Estate

Brunch

Chemist Warehouse Ferntree Gully

Chemist Warehouse Knoxfield

Cinta

Claws in Paws

Coonara Springs

Computers Now

David Kirby

Divine Gift Olinda

Elle Naturale

Flaunt Design

Fletchers Olinda

Gilly Mikulcic

IGA

James Edge

Jupe Sassafras

Kumbada Studios

Lee Agjee

Little Chips Handcrafts

Malvern Natural Health

Mangana Olinda

McPeake Family

Mercedes Benz

Metro Cinema

Mike Leonard

Mindstream Consulting

Moira Bruce

Monbulk Aquatic Centre

Montage

Mountain Ash Gifts

Nourish

Olga’s Sweet Treats

Olinda Café

Olinda Cellars

Olinda Ferny Creek Football Club

Olinda Fish Café

Olinda Pharmacy

Olinda Pizza

Outdoor Adventure Families V Wild

Paws & Claws

Pig & Whistle

Plaster Plus

Quirky and the Jakster

Ranges

Rangers Roar

Simon Gilson/Charter

SkyHigh

Soap Opera Olinda

Sohum

Stockdale and Leggo

Sullivan Property Services

The Deli Platter Restaurant

The Firehouse

The Organic Fanatic

The Real Thing Olinda

The Sassafras Sweets Co

The Wine Rack

Tree Adventure Belgrave

Wild Oak

Wine by Sam—Dan Blenkiron

Yarra Ranges Vet

Donations List

Those who donated or purchased prizes on the night (list of donators below….. please support the businesses

who supported us;

The all-star band of Dave Larkin, Jerome Higgins and ex-student Phil;

James Edge (Ferny Creek Primary School Fundraising Committee) for lights and moral support leading up to the

event;

Michelle Lawrence for the designing the event’s poster; and

Colleen Forward for her amazing record bowls and stand table decorations.

…..And of course, a huge thank you to the Mt Dandy school community for supporting the event with such energy and

spirit.



Date Names Resident Baker

Friday 2nd September Skye Blenkiron

Revis Agjee Jackie Sullivan

Friday 9th September Shauna King

Maggie Meyer Jackie Sullivan


CANTEEN TERM 3 2016

Possum Café has 2 weeks left of service for term 3. There will be no canteen service

on the last day of term Friday 16th September.

Check out our menu for the next 2 weeks and get your orders in as usual on Thursday

mornings. Please write your name, class and order on an envelope and enclose the correct

change.

Thank you to those whom have contributed to our Café, we are looking forward to creating

some really exciting Café initiatives next term, come and get involved, we need a community

of supporters to enable this to happen. Please see the roster below and email Shauna with

your offer of support and dates to [email protected].

Bring your gold coins for our awesome snacks at lunchtime every Friday me every Friday

Hoop Time

Our senior school students

participated in Hoop Time over two days.

These are short games of basketball that were played at Knox

Basketball Stadium.

Our students played with

determination and wonderful sportsmanship.

The days were successful due to the

support of so many parent volunteers that

coached, scored and cheered our players.

Thanks for all your help!

mailto:[email protected]




Announcing the Kids Fun Run With Thomas 2016

The Kids Fun Run With Thomas will take place on Sunday 9 October at Gembrook Puffing Billy Railway Station. Funds raised this

year will be presented to The Cerebral Palsy Education Centre in Glen Waverley to help build a much-needed additional therapy

space and access ramp. The Kids Fun Run With Thomas is a great opportunity for children to assist those less fortunate by taking

part in the now iconic run with Thomas the Tank Engine on 9 October. On the day there are lots of activities and fun for the entire

family as well as rides on Thomas alongside the runners to cheer everyone on.

Visit www.kidsfunrunwiththomas.org.au to register - each child entrant fee - $20

Train rides on Thomas the Tank Engine - $5 per seat

Caring for the families of deceased

and incapacitated veterans.

As in past years, we

are proud to sup-

port the Legacy

cause. We have on sale at

the office badges,

wristbands in vari-

ous colours and

pens.

Thank you.

http://www.legacy.com.au/




Elle Naturale Olinda

“Enrich Enliven Restore”

We offer the following massages: relaxation, sports, deep tissue, all stages of preg-

nancy Natural Facials

Reflexology Scrubs

Also available by appointment: Kinesiology with David Smith Naturopathy with Deb Perry Reiki with Lisa Cunningham Psychology with Ian Clark

Sacred Womb Healing with Barbara

Call/text Melinda on 0411 622 445 or call 03 9751 0199



August 2016 Mon

Tue

Wed

Thurs Fri Sat Sun

1

Prep—2

Swimming

Assembly

5/6R

2

Prep—2

Swimming

Rugby

Grade 5/6

3

Prep—2

Swimming

4

Prep—2

Swimming

5

Prep—2

Swimming

6

7

8

Assembly

3/4A

9

Rugby

Grade 5/6

ICAS Maths Exam

3-6

School Nurse

Prep

10

Busking Night

6:00 pm—7:15 pm

11 12 13 14

15

Assembly

3/4L

School Council

16 17 18

Hoop-time

Grade 5/6

19

20 21

22

Assembly

3/4B

Library Closed

Book Week

Book Fair

23

Library Closed

Book Week

Book Fair

Hoop-time

Grade 3/4

24

Library Closed

Book Week

Book Fair

25

Library Closed

Book Week

Book Fair

26

Library Closed

Book Week

Parade

27

TRIVIA NIGHT

28

29

It’s A Mad World

circus performance

for whole school

30

31

Fathers Day Stall

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September 2016

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thurs Fri Sat Sun

1

Rugby Gala Day

Yrs 5 & 6

2 3 4

5 6

5/6 Production

‘Treasure Island’

7

5/6 Production

Treasure Island’

8

5/6 Production

Treasure Island’

9

5/6 Production

Treasure Island’

10 11

12

School Council

13

Roald Dahl turns

100

Interschool Sport

Years 5/6

14 15 16

Last Day

2:30 pm Finish

17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30




October 2016

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thurs Fri Sat Sun

31

1 2

3

Day One Term 4

Year 3-6 Swimming

Program

4

Year 3-6 Swim-

ming Program

5

Year 3-6 Swimming

Program

6

Year 3-6 Swim-

ming Program

7

Year 3-6 Swimming

Program

8 9

10 11

Student free day

12 13 14

15 16

17 18 19 20 21

Prep Transition

9.30-11am

22 23

24 25 26 27 28

Prep Transition

9.30-11am

29 30


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