The Mount Dandy News Top of the mountain, top results.
What’s in this issue?
News and Views 1
February birthdays 2
Working Bee 2
Limericks 3
Easter raffle 4
Barn dance 5
Calendar 8-9
News and Views...
Well the term is fast disappearing! There’s still lots of activity happening around the school as we head towards
the Easter break.
Easter Hat Parade Just a reminder to put those finishing touches to your Easter hats in readiness for the parade on the last day of
term. The creativity and effort that students put into their hats never seizes to amaze me. We are really looking
forward to seeing what the students will produce for this year’s parade. This year’s categories are: animal in-
spired, book theme, recycled, math’s inspired and healthy living.
Barn Dance Tickets are selling fast for the community Barn Dance this Saturday, March 20th. We have teamed up with Ferny
Creek Primary School to present what will be a fun family evening. We look forward to seeing a lot of our fami-
lies there. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase and the music will be provided by ‘Eat Ya Greens’. So
break out your cowboy hats and boots and come along for an entertaining evening!
Community Working Bee – Thursday 24th March (after the Easter Hat Parade) We are looking forward to a wonderful turnout for our first ever school wide working bee to be held during
school hours on the final day of term. We are encouraging parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends of
the community to come along and join in with the community effort. We are very lucky to have the fabulous
environment and we are very proud of our school However, it does take a lot of effort to keep the grounds
under control and looking fabulous. The aim of the working bee is to involve as many members of the communi-
ty as possible as many hands make light work. By also involving the students we hope to increase their connect-
edness to our school and its environment as well as develop our understanding of community spirit and respect. We encourage our adult helpers to bring along wheel barrows, secateurs, rakes, spades and any other gardening
equipment that might be useful. Each grade will be designated a specific area and will work with their adult helpers. We will all then join together
for a celebration. Please save the date and watch out for the notice in this week’s newsletter.
Paralympian Visit The Grades 5 and 6’s were fortunate to be visited by Para-Olympian Kayak gold medalist, Amanda Reynolds.
Amanda gave a very engaging presentation and spoke about the many challenges that she faced from her teenage
and early adult years after suffering a knee injury, to the time she had an above knee amputation four years ago.
Rather than be overwhelmed with the drama of the amputation, Amanda focused on the many positives that
having an amputation has made to her life-style. Amanda also showed the students the different prosthetics that
she has had made to enable her to compete at the Olympic level. We will be cheering for Amanda when she
competes in this year’s Para-Olympics Kayaking events.
School Photos School photos will be taken this Wednesday March 16th. If photos haven’t been paid for online, please
ensure that the envelope is returned with payment with your child/children on the day of the photos.
Please also ensure that your child is dressed in the correct uniform.
Jumping Sports Jumping sports will be held for the Grades 3-6 this Thursday, 17th March, 11.30am –
1.30pm. Parents and members of the community are more than welcome to attend.
Early Dismissal last day Just a reminder that the last day for term 1 will be Thursday 24th March. Students will
be dismissed at 2.30pm. OSCH Club will operate as normal but will commence at
2.30pm. Please remember to book if you wish your child to attend.
Mike Leonard & Anni Smart
Thumbs up:
Amanda Reynolds for her inspiring speech to the Grades 5 & 6 students
Alison Allison for her hard work on the Athletics Day, which was unfortunately
postponed and the upcoming Jumping Sports.
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 279 1st March 2016
Fresh
Eggs
Available If you’d like to
receive half a
dozen fresh eggs for the very
reasonable price
of $2.50, see
Julie in the office
Mount Dandenong Primary School Farndons Road, Mount Dandenong 3767 www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au
Telephone—03 9751 1136 Fax—03 9751 2332 [email protected]
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February’s
Birthday
We are trying a new format which allocates certain jobs to each home group.
Please read through the following list and join your child’s home group and we
will hopefully see our grounds looking spick and span for the holidays!
Prep Sandpit / playground and rubbish pick up 12C & 12GP Garden bed outside the 12C classroom and garden beds
from undercover area / chook pen to oval (including frog bog)
34HK Peace garden
34B Front courtyards
34L Front steps, staff car park, outside art room and entry gates
SLU Area around SLU building, music room and chook pen
Please bring your own named gardening tools
Morning tea for parents and staff at 11 am
Free icy poles for students
Community Working Bee Thursday 24th March from 11.30—12.30 pm
(after the Easter Hat Parade)
Mount Dandenong Primary School Farndons Road, Mount Dandenong 3767 www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au
Telephone—03 9751 1136 Fax—03 9751 2332 [email protected]
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When paying through QKR, don’t forget to send the signed permission slip
back to the school confirming payment using QKR
Mount Dandenong Primary School Farndons Road, Mount Dandenong 3767 www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au
Telephone—03 9751 1136 Fax—03 9751 2332 [email protected]
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Easter Raffle Join the EGGcitement!!!
Mount Dandenong Primary School’s annual Easter Raffle is
under way. Hop to it and start hunting for an Easter bargain (not necessarily an egg but anything related to Easter) to do-
nate to this year’s raffle. Donations can be left at the of-fice. The more Easter treats contributed, the more the chil-
dren can win and the more money we raise.
Tickets were sent home with each family and there are more available from the of-
fice. The raffle will be drawn at the Easter Hat Parade.
Mount Dandenong Primary School Farndons Road, Mount Dandenong 3767 www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au
Telephone—03 9751 1136 Fax—03 9751 2332 [email protected]
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Can you help out at the Bush Dance?
Saturday 19th March 2016
If you are available please let Julie know at the office
or email me at [email protected]
or text Kylie on 0439 553 371.
THANKYOU!!!
6pm-7pm 7pm-8pm 8pm-9pm
1 Sarah Manson
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Mount Dandenong Primary School Farndons Road, Mount Dandenong 3767 www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au
Telephone—03 9751 1136 Fax—03 9751 2332 [email protected]
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Mount Dandenong Primary School Farndons Road, Mount Dandenong 3767 www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au
Telephone—03 9751 1136 Fax—03 9751 2332 [email protected]
Enjoy a break with a
Massage or Natural Facial
It’s a fast & effective way to relax and unwind
Call or text Melinda 0411 622 445
at Elle Naturale Olinda
Shop 1 / 1606 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd Olinda
www.ellenaturaleolinda.com.au
Open every day!
We now have available the services of a Naturopath and a Music and
Art Therapist/counsellor
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Special Offer
from Monbulk
Aquatic Centre
Attend 10 sessions for $10—
try before you buy!!!
Pick up a voucher from the
school office for $10
Mount Dandenong Primary School Farndons Road, Mount Dandenong 3767 www.mtdandps.vic.edu.au
Telephone—03 9751 1136 Fax—03 9751 2332 [email protected]
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March 2016 Mon
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Labour Day
Holiday
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School Photos
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Responsible
Pet Program
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Bush Dance at
Ferny Creek
Hall
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Life Ed.
School Council
AGM
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Life Ed.
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Life Ed.
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Easter Hat
Parade
WORKING BEE
Last Day Term 1
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Good Friday
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Telephone—03 9751 1136 Fax—03 9751 2332 [email protected]
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April 2016 Mon
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First Day Term
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Grade 3-4
Camp to Phillip
Island
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Grade 3-4
Camp to Phillip
Island
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Grade 3-4
Camp to Phillip
Island
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Grade 5-6
Camp to Wil-
sons Prom
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Grade 5-6
Camp to Wil-
sons Prom
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Grade 5-6
Camp to Wil-
sons Prom
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Grade 5-6
Camp to Wil-
sons Prom
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Grade 5-6
Camp to Wil-
sons Prom
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Anzac Day
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