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 18 – Friday 12th June 2020 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT With only two weeks remaining in Term 2, I would like to thank students, staff and parents/guardians for their wonderful cooperaon during this historic and complex term surrounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, I would like to express my appreciaon of the many kind comments that have been extended to me concerning the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) that I received in the Queens’s Birthday Honours List released on last Monday, 8 th June. I hope that this recognion will lead to the modernisaon of our Junior/Senior Campus that is urgently needed. The first stage of the building project will include the provision of traffic lights and an electronic pedestrian crossing at the front of our Heatherton Road Campus. If we think posively about this improvement dream, it will come true. JOHN MOONEY Principal DIARY DATES Friday 26.6.2020 Last day of Term 2. Monday 13.7.2020 First day of Term 3. On behalf of the Emerson School Council, staff, past and present students and the wider community, I would like to congratulate our Principal, Mr John Mooney, who was recently awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Since becoming Principal of Emerson School in 1998, Mr Mooney and all the staff have encouraged our children to become all they can be and more – oſten surprising themselves in what they can achieve and learn during their years at Emerson. Mr Mooney and the staff unite to make learning fun and believe that every child deserves a curriculum that challenges them to give things a try, help each other and enjoy a brighter future. Our children enjoy coming to school and, with the staff, have shown remarkable resilience over the past few months, adapng to remote learning the Emerson way during COVID-19 restricons. The school curriculum has grown markedly over the last few years with the introducon of the VCAL program. Mr Mooney has been at the forefront ensuring that our graduate students have the opportunity to gain their Learner’s Permit, parcipate in apprenceships and connue their educaon through enrolment at TAFE. Mr Mooney connually strives for our children to be the best they can be. He encourages and supports staff and is always available to all the families of Emerson students. As they say, “…. It takes a village to raise a child …”, and Emerson School is an amazing village. We are opmisc, under Mr Mooney’s guidance, students and staff will achieve the long awaited upgrade to the Heatherton Road Junior/Senior Campus. I am sure great things will connue to unfold at Emerson School. Mr Mooney is a quiet achiever and, aſter 50 years’ service to the Department of Educaon and Training in Victoria, this OAM award is well deserved and something not only Mr Mooney, but the whole school community, should be very proud of. Well done Mr Mooney. HEATHER NORMAN President, Emerson School Council SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT
With only two weeks remaining in Term 2, I would like to thank students, staff and parents/guardians for their wonderful cooperation during this historic and complex term surrounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, I would like to express my appreciation of the many kind comments that have been extended to me concerning the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) that I received in the Queens’s Birthday Honours List released on last Monday, 8th June. I hope that this recognition will lead to the modernisation of our Junior/Senior Campus that is urgently needed. The first stage of the building project will include the provision of traffic lights and an electronic pedestrian crossing at the front of our Heatherton Road Campus. If we think positively about this improvement dream, it will come true. JOHN MOONEY Principal
DIARY DATES
Friday 26.6.2020 Last day of Term 2. Monday 13.7.2020 First day of Term 3.
On behalf of the Emerson School Council, staff, past and present students and the wider community, I would like to congratulate our Principal, Mr John Mooney, who was recently awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Since becoming Principal of Emerson School in 1998, Mr Mooney and all the staff have encouraged our children to become all they can be and more – often surprising themselves in what they can achieve and learn during their years at Emerson. Mr Mooney and the staff unite to make learning fun and believe that every child deserves a curriculum that challenges them to give things a try, help each other and enjoy a brighter future. Our children enjoy coming to school and, with the staff, have shown remarkable resilience over the past few months, adapting to remote learning the Emerson way during COVID-19 restrictions. The school curriculum has grown markedly over the last few years with the introduction of the VCAL program. Mr Mooney has been at the forefront ensuring that our graduate students have the opportunity to gain their Learner’s Permit, participate in apprenticeships and continue their education through enrolment at TAFE.
Mr Mooney continually strives for our children to be the best they can be. He encourages and supports staff and is always available to all the families of Emerson students. As they say, “…. It takes a village to raise a child …”, and Emerson School is an amazing village. We are optimistic, under Mr Mooney’s guidance, students and staff will achieve the long awaited upgrade to the Heatherton Road Junior/Senior Campus. I am sure great things will continue to unfold at Emerson School. Mr Mooney is a quiet achiever and, after 50 years’ service to the Department of Education and Training in Victoria, this OAM award is well deserved and something not only Mr Mooney, but the whole school community, should be very proud of. Well done Mr Mooney. HEATHER NORMAN
President, Emerson School Council
SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT
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We will be studying the value, Steadfastness, for the next fortnight. Steadfast people are purposeful in their actions. They stick to something regardless of any obstacles that may get in their way. Mr Mooney is a very good example of someone who demonstrates steadfastness. Mr Mooney has lobbied the Education Department for many years to provide the Emerson students and staff with better facilities in which to learn. Due to his steadfastness and determination, we obtained the old Greenslopes school site in 2010. He then spent the next few years planning and financing a complete overhaul and rebuild. I remember the excitement of the Middle School students and staff when they first stepped foot into their brand-new classrooms. They were mesmerized by their amazing surroundings. It is still a first-class educational setting today. However, Mr Mooney is still not finished. He is currently on a journey to build an even better facility on our Heatherton Road site. It has been a long and sometimes frustrating period, but Mr Mooney will never give up fighting for better conditions for our students and staff because he knows they deserve only the best. Mr Mooney was recognized for all his hard work this week when he received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours’ List for service to education and to professional organisations. It was well deserved and we are all very proud of him and grateful for his limitless passion and hard work. Many Emersonians, both past and present, have benefitted from Mr Mooney’s steadfastness over the past 22 years. We all wish him our heartiest congratulations as we look forward to his next project. Dianne Wright
Middle School Campus Principal
Value of the Week STEADFASTNESS
Meet the staff of Emerson School
Mrs Janet D’Souza —Teacher of JSA I commenced my teaching career overseas on 13th June 1986. My first role at Emerson School was as a casual relief teacher working throughout all sections of the school. I loved the experience so much I applied for a full time position and have been teaching JSA for many years now.
1. What is your favourite thing about working at Emerson School? Emerson School is the best school in the whole world. I love working with the younger children. It gives me 100% satisfaction at the end of the day. I would not trade this job for anything in the world.
2. What is your favourite sporting team? I barrack for the Sydney Swans.
3. What is your favourite food? My favourite food is sushi.
4. Do you have a pet and if so, what animal and their name? I have a dog named Lucy and she is 6 years old.
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Here are some photos of the transformation of the Middle School Campus due
to Mr Mooney’s steadfastness. STEADFASTNESS
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JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS
CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
If a parent currently holds a Health Care Card with a start date on or before 28.01.2020 and has not previously applied for CSEF at
Emerson School, please collect a CSEF application form at either office.
Please return this form before 26th June, 2020.
Introducing JSK
Junior School is excited to announce that our new class JSK is now up and running. Mr Nathan Dennis has been busy setting up the classroom and developing the JSK program. Nathan has been an ES staff member at Emerson School for 7 years. He has recently completed his Bachelor of Education (Primary) and we feel very lucky that he chose Emerson School as his first classroom teaching position. Presently, there are 4 students in JSK – Anthony, Eh-Nay, Thomas and Yunus. We look forward to welcoming new students as the year progresses. As you can see from the photos below, they have all settled into their new classroom beautifully and are enjoying working with their new teacher and specialist staff. Ms Russell – Head of Junior School
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SCHOOL ARRIVAL TIME
STAFF COMMENCE DUTY AT 8.45AM AND STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE THAT TIME AS THEY WILL NOT BE SUPERVISED.
PICK UP TIME FOR STUDENTS IS: Middle School—2.45pm Jnr/Snr School—3.00pm
** Parents / Guardians of bus travellers need to advise School
Offices of bus changes before 1.30pm **
MIDDLE SCHOOL SENSORY PLAY AREA I saw a group of students playing beautifully in our new sensory play area today and it reminded me of how powerful teamwork, consultation, kindness and compassion are in changing the outcomes for our students. Thankyou John Taylor, Bill Vermulst, Glen Peters, Matt Gould, Kathryn Spencer and Daisy Bendle. Together, you have made recess and lunchtimes fun and productive for those students who have great difficulty socialising positively with their peers. Dianne Wright Middle School Campus Principal
SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS
SSE FLOWER POT HEART COOKIES
This week SSE have been busy cooking these beautiful cookies. Usually SSE make these for Mother’s Day but unfortunately this year we were in the middle of remote learning. I hope the families of SSE students enjoy these cookies. Jane Ward Teacher—SSE
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Full school uniform must be worn to school every day. This gives students' a sense of belonging and school pride. Hoodies are NOT school uniform. We thank parents / guardians in advance for their help in this matter.
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STUDENT’S BIRTHDAYS
JSA KARLY P For settling back into school beautifully. JSB NIKKISHA W For being so kind to her friend when they were upset. JSC AALIYAH W For all her hard work to improve her handwriting. JSD NOAH A For working so hard in all his school work. JSE BEN D For his persistence and effort with his daily laps. JSF REEF E For always being kind to others.
JSG MIHAILO M For working hard in Numeracy. JSH FRANK N For always following the classroom rules. JSI ANGEL H For working hard and applying herself to tasks. JSJ RYLEE E For congratulating his peers and being enthusiastic in class. JSK ANTHONY K For settling well into JSK with his new friends.
KINDNESS AWARDS
This week’s Kindness awards goes to:
Mihi S (SSL), who showed kindness and care when she noticed a shy JSB student standing outside the cooking room and asked them if they wanted her to help them. She then knocked on the door and helped the student enter the cooking room for their lesson.
Braiden F (MSH), who volunteering to help another class member with their work and for sharing his game, Mousetrap, with others.
6th MAY SARRIN K-C (SSS)
7th MAY KAIYAN R (JSE) MAYA W (MSC)
JUNIOR SCHOOL
NO DOUBLE PARKING We have noticed that parents are double parking in the west car park at the Middle School campus whilst there are plenty of parking spaces free in the east car park. Please do not double park in the Middle School car parks as this is a safety issue and illegal. If there are no parking spaces available in the west car park, please drive to the east car park to park.
