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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 18 — Friday, 15th June, 2018

DIARY DATES

EMERSON DEBUTANTE BALL

Tuesday 19th June 2018

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END OF TERM 2

Friday 29th June 2018

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TERM 3 COMMENCES

Monday 16th July 2018

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NDIS

Family & Parent Information Meeting

31st July 2018

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PRODUCTION

12th, 13th & 14th September

2018

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be introduced in our region over the next six months. The National Disability Insurance Authority (NDIA) has the responsibility for this important program. A number of Emerson families have already been involved in NDIA interviews. It is essential that families and Emerson staff work closely together to ensure that all students re-ceived first class opportunities during their school years and in their adult life.

One of the fundamental issues is that present and future students should have the opportunity to travel to Emerson by a government provided bus. Without this essential provision, the majority of students would not be able to access Emerson School. I will be working very hard over the next 18 months to make sure that Emerson School continues to be enabled to provide free transport to Emerson School. I ask all parents to work together with me in this endeavour.

On next Friday, 22

nd June, our Department of Education and Training (DET) will

be conducting briefing sessions to bus operators and another briefing session for parents. These sessions will be located in The Emerson Room at our school. Please see following two pages.

JOHN MOONEY

Principal

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

DEBUTANTE BALL TUESDAY 19th JUNE, 2018

“FRECCIA AZZURRA”

784-796 Springvale Road, Braeside

The Emerson School community wishes all the

participants a wonderful evening!

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INVITATION TO REGISTER INTEREST

As the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) comes into place, the Australian Government

wants to hear directly from NDIS participants, parents, carers, school communities and transport

providers about how we could best support transport to and from school for NDIS participants into

the future.

The Department of Social Services, state and territory governments and the National Disability

Insurance Agency (NDIA) are working together to understand if and how supported school

transport could be delivered in the NDIS.

To help inform future options, we are holding a series of discussion forums with parents, carers

and representatives of the school community to discuss what’s needed to support children who

have a disability to travel to school under the NDIS.

We will also be holding workshops with the services and supports delivering supported school

transport, such as transport providers, disability services, advocates and other interested stake-

holders.

Current supported school transport arrangements will remain the responsibility of state and terri-

tory governments until all governments have considered the outcomes of the consultation and

agreed on an approach.

Register your interest to attend

You’re invited to register your interest to attend one of the workshops:

Wednesday 20 June at Bendigo SDS, 26-32 Lockwood Road, Kangaroo Flat

Thursday 21 June at Barwon Valley School, 76-94 Laura Ave, Belmont

Friday 22 June at Emerson School, 1430 Heatherton Rd, Dandenong

Each location with be holding 3 sessions: 12.30pm – 3.00pm for School Bus Operators, School Representatives and Staff

4.30pm – 6.00pm for Families: Parents, Students, Schools

6.30pm – 8.00pm for Families: Parents, Students, Schools

To register your interest, please click here

If selected to be part of a forum or workshop, you will be sent further details about the time and venue.

We encourage you to read the discussion paper about the future of supported school transport

online at engage.dss.gov.au prior to attending. If you are unable to attend a forum/workshop, you

can still have your say by making a submission directly to the Department of Social Services

online.

Please note: Places are limited. Registering your interest does not guarantee you will be

provided a placement. The Department is not able to provide funding support to attend a forum or

workshop.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL BIRTHDAYS

Value of the Week

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

Fairness is about giving everyone what they need. Often people are confused about what fairness means.

Some people think fairness is about treating everyone the same. But we are not all the same. Everyone has their

own unique strengths and needs. For example short people may need a longer handle on their duster to reach

high areas when dusting than a taller person.

BUS AWARDS

DANDENONG PAKENHAM NOBLE PARK NARRE

WARREN CRANBOURNE ENDEAVOUR

HILLS

James P (SSL)

Erin S A (SSV)

Tugberk G (MSF)

Tyler C-M (MSL)

Deva S (SSC)

Mihi S (MSG)

DIANNE WRIGHT

Middle Campus Principal

Imran B A (JSF)

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Southern Melbourne NDIS

Family and Parent Information Sessions

The NDIS is rolling out in the Southern Melbourne Area in September this year. Your school is in this Area. The NDIA, in partnership with DET, will be presenting information sessions for school communities. The presentation will cover how to access the NDIS, the role of the Local Area Coordination (LAC) partner, and how the school can assist. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions. The session is open to students with a disability (if appropriate) and/or their families/guardians and school staff.

Please register via the Eventbrite links provided below

AMANDA EAMES

Vocational Pathways / VET Coordinator

Marnebek School, Cranbourne East

25 July 2018

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ndis-parent-and-family-

information-session-marnebek-school-tickets-46602978764

Springvale Park Special Developmental School, Springvale

25 July 2018

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ndis-parent-and-family-information-session-springvale-park-special-developmental-school-tickets-46637707639

Officer Specialist School, Officer

31 July 2018

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ndis-parent-and-family-information-session-officer-specialist-school-tickets-46639045641

Emerson School, Dandenong

31 July 2018

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ndis-parent-and-family-information-session-emerson-school-tickets-46639477934

Kilberry Valley Primary School, Hampton Park

01 August 2018

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ndis-parent-and-family-information-session-kilberry-valley-primary-school-tickets-46603712960

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