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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 8 Friday, 24th March 2017

DIARY DATES

29th March, 2017

Investiture of School &

House Captains

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31st March, 2017

End of Term 1

School finishes 1 hour

Earlier.

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Term 2 commences

TUESDAY, 18th April, 2017

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

I would like to thank all parents, staff and students who participated in yesterday’s

series of Program and Student Review (PSR) meetings. It certainly was a hive of

activity at both campuses as parents were arriving for their interview appointments.

It was very well co-ordinated with staff meeting parents in the front foyer and

directing them to their appointment locations.

Term One will conclude at 1.45pm (Middle School) and 2.00 pm (Jnr/Snr

School) next Friday, 31st

March. Please expect our Ventura contract buses to

arrive one hour earlier on Friday afternoon. It is hard to believe how quickly the term

has flown by. It is always the way: time flies quickly when you are involved in things

that you love and enjoy.

JOHN MOONEY

Principal

NO SUBWAY ORDERS for the first two weeks of

Term 2

WEDNESDAY, 19TH APRIL, 2017 due to Tuesday 18th being first day of term.

WEDNESDAY, 26TH APRIL, 2017 due to Anzac Day holiday on Tuesday, 25th April.

ORDERS WILL RESUME on 3rd May, 2017.

CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)

If a parent currently holds a Health Care Card with a start date on or before

30.01.2017 please collect a CSEF application form at either office.

Please return this form before 23rd June, 2017.

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Value of the Fortnight

We will continue our studies on the value, Forgiveness, next week.

We all make mistakes. Wise people learn from their mistakes.

It is important to be able to forgive others so that they have an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and not repeat them in the future.

Being able to give those people the gift of forgiveness is also very beneficial to the person doing the forgiveness. It allows them to move on and free themselves from the hurt that has been caused.

Being surrounded by negative thoughts of revenge and payback is not good for our health. Forgiveness of others frees us from such negativity.

DIANNE WRIGHT

Middle Campus Principal

BUS AWARDS

DANDENONG PAKENHAM NOBLE PARK NARRE

WARREN CRANBOURNE

ENDEAVOUR HILLS

Jay A (SSF)

Erin S (SSH)

Dylan W (SSH)

Doria P (SSE)

Tamika B (MSJ)

Ashley S (SSH)

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JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

JSA KIMI M For working well in ‘Literacy’ and ‘Numeracy’

JSB INDUJAA M

For making a beautiful butterfly during crafts.

JSC DESTINY G

For her improved attitude to her work.

JSD ANDRENA C P

For always being a great helper.

JSE CODI A

For his improved effort in class.

JSF MICHAEL C

For being a cheerful member of JSF.

JSG JAI W

For being a great helper.

JSH CHRISSIE M

For being helpful and having beautiful manners.

JSI PARIS P

For trying very hard, especially in Maths.

JSJ IBLBY M

For a detailed recount and answering questions.

JUNIOR SCHOOL BIRTHDAYS

Ritwick (JSB) Julian (JSC)

Mrs Searle NOAH W For always producing excellent work in ‘Numeracy’ and ‘Literacy’.

Mr Bowen EDIN H For being an enthusiastic speller and correcting his mistakes.

Mr Machar CELESTE B For always lining up quietly in the courtyard.

Miss Harding ANTONIO S For showing greater consistency by putting his hand up when contributing to group discussions.

Miss Murphy DAVANTE V For working well in class.

Ms Ryan ZAK K

For working quietly on all set tasks in the classroom. Keep up the good work!.

Mr Kotzamanis JOSIAH P

For significantly improving his work and behaviour in and out of class.

Mr Peduto ABDUL I For a positive attitude and always smiling.

Mrs Jeans MOHAMMAD A For always trying his best in class.

Mr Tindal SCARLETT J

For always offering a helpful hand.

Mrs Slusher CALLUM B For learning to sit really still.

ESO Award BEN L For making sure the bins are emptied in a professional and timely manner.

Mrs Hickox MOHAMMAD A For kind and friendly behaviour.

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

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Last Friday our interschool Basketball and Beach Volleyball players participated in the end of term carnival day. All of the Basketball

teams had a great start to the day, winning their first games. After having a break, the players felt refreshed and full of energy.

Emerson continues their dominance in their pool games, with A, B and C grade going into their grand finals undefeated.

The girls had 2 tough back to back games during the pool games, taking out the first game by 2 points to a very tough Rossbourne.

During the Marnebek game the signs of fatigue were beginning to show and although they put up a fight in the second half, the ball

did not want to go in the ring, giving Marnebek the win. The play of for 3rd place was very one sided with Emerson showing their

capabilities and beating Berendale by 12 points. Congratulations to all of the girls!

The C Grade Grand Final was a tight game, both teams lead on many occasions and Emerson had to fight for the win until the final

whistle. The team were able to get a buffer of 3 points towards the end of the game and were diligent at getting up and down the

floor. A great effort by all of the players throughout the day.

Coming off the back of undefeated pool games the B Grade team went into the grand final confident of getting the win. They had to

work really hard to stay in the game as the Port Phillip had a sharp shooter from the 3 point line. Despite a well fought game the

team went down by 4 points.

A Grade had an unbeaten start to the day, winning their pool games by approximately 14 points. The boys played well, spreading

the ball on offence and tightening their defense on the ball carriers. The opening half of the grand final was close, with the teams

being separated by 2 points. The boys were able to use the offensive transition to their advantage, giving them a 4 point buffer. This

took the pressure off and the boys were able to come away with the win. Emerson has held the A

Grade title for the past 5 years.

The Volleyball team had a great day, finishing in 3rd position. The boys have had a great team and have

been improving their skills, team work, communication, sportsmanship and encouragement of all of the

players on the court. Many schools commented on the positivity of the Emerson team and

how nice it was that Emerson were encouraging all of the other schools. Well done on an

excellent term of Volleyball.

SPORT

JSB Brian G

JSC Aidan L

JSD Kevin D

JSG Alex T

JSI Ashley B

SSL Miraye O

MSA Larrissa A

MSB Ryan J

MSC Fartun H

MSD Antonio S

MSG Tyson C-M

MSH Justin H

MSI Ben L

MSJ Alex L

MSK Ebony P

MSL Aiden W Senior School

Junior School Middle School

Sports Star awards for Week 8 are:

JESS WHITE, PE Teacher

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HEALTH TIP:

Many soft drinks contain acid that harms your teeth by making them weaker and

increasing the chance of getting holes (cavities).

Join in with Emerson

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