Newsletter Issue 27 Friday, 1st September 2017 Junior & Senior Campus 1430 Heatherton Road, Dandenong 3175 Phone: 9791 8900 Fax: 9791 3489 Email: emerson.sch@edumail.vic.gov.au Middle Campus 1921 Gloria Avenue, Dandenong North 3175 Phone: 8762 6466 Fax: 9708 5337 Website: www.emersonsc.vic.edu.au DIARY DATES PRINCIPAL S REPORT 5th September, 2017 MARKET DAY 11th 13th Sep, 2017 BLACKWOOD CAMP (Middle School Girls) 13th 15th Sep, 2017 BLACKWOOD CAMP (Middle School Boys) 22nd September, 2017 END OF TERM 3 8th October, 2017 AROUND THE BAY 100km Bike Ride It is hard to believe that today is the first day of Spring. With changes in weather patterns, it is more difficult to see distinct differences between the end of one season and the beginning of another. For instance, some plants at school used to blossom in November. Over the last ten years these plants have been blooming in September two months earlier. The growth of new plant life in Spring is all about the increase in soil temperature. I would encourage all parents to discuss the changes that are all around us in Spring. It is truly an inspiring time of year with blossoms and flowers springing into new life. There is more work to do in mowing lawns and keeping gardens in good trim. Eight months of the year have gone with only four months remaining. Time flies when you are having fun. JOHN MOONEY Principal MARKET DAY Tuesday, 5 th September, 2017 11.30 am to 1.00 pm Jnr/Snr Campus Students can wear casual dress on Market Day by giving a gold coin donation. Donated items welcome Please drop off any items at the Office of the Junior/Senior Campus
2 Value of the Fortnight HAPPINESS As we finish up our formal work on the value, Happiness, we are reminded of the health benefits of laughter. Happy people are always smiling and quick to laugh. Research tells us that laughter is good for your health. It relaxes the whole body, boosts the immune system and triggers the release of endorphins. Endorphins promote an overall sense of wellbeing and can even relieve pain momentarily. Laughter also protects the heart as it improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow which in turn will protect us against heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. There is a link between laughter and mental health. Laughter can dissolve distressing emotions. It can help us relax and recharge. If we can teach ourselves to see situations in a less threatening and more realistic light, we can create a psychological distance thus avoiding feeling overwhelmed. Laughter with others is more powerful than laughing alone. Here are some ways we can induce laughter: Watching a funny movie or TV show Visit a comedy club Read the funny pages in the daily newspaper Seek out funny people Share a good joke or funny story Check out your favourite bookstore or library s humour section Host a game night with friends Play with a pet Can you think of some ways we can induce laughter? Next week we will study the value, Generosity. DIANNE WRIGHT Middle Campus Principal BUS AWARDS DANDENONG PAKENHAM NOBLE PARK NARRE WARREN CRANBOURNE ENDEAVOUR HILLS ZOE B MSB LACHLAN H MSA ANDREW G MSK MIKAYLA M SSP EMILY T JSH CALLUM M MSJ
3 JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE WEEK JSA For settling well in JSA. KENNY M JSF For always trying her best. JADE B JSB BEN D For trying his best in PMP class. JSC EPIHA E For his excellent behaviour on Monday. JSG JAI W For working independently during class time. JSH CHRISSIE M For her work on zoo animals during the week. JSD JOE T For his beautiful singing every morning. JSI For always trying his best. THOMAS T JSE BEN B For his terrific attitude to school and work. JSJ EUGENE T For trying to go to the playground at lunchtime. JUNIOR SCHOOL BIRTHDAYS Ben B (JSE) Lincoln H (JSC) MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Mrs Searle LARISSA H & GARETH R For doing a great job in the Wakakirri performance. Miss Amott ZOE B For her hard work in Wakakirri. Mr Kotzamanis BRAD C For improved attendance and socialising with new students. Mr Peduto MADDIE C For her hard work and being helpful around class. Mr Machar For always working hard. Miss Harding For a great work ethic. JORDAN F MARCELO G Ms Jeans BEN L For making an effort to get along with others. Mr Marczenko AIDEN W For making others feel welcome. Ms Murphy For completing her work neatly. ELOUISE S ESO For being a good friend. BRITTNEY J Ms Ryan EMILY O For her continued improvement in classroom behaviour and attitude. I m proud of you Em! Ms Hickox LIAM BD For being an organised and persistent student.
4 SPORT JESS WHITE, PE Teacher
5 Please save your stickers for Emerson! Boxes are located in the foyer at both Jnr/Snr Campus and Middle Campus to put your stickers in. We have until 19th September to collect stickers. HEALTH TIP: Avocados improve the nutrient absorption of fruit and vegetables. They control cholesterol levels and are rich in fibre and monounsaturated fatty acids.
6 MARKET DAY Date: Tuesday, 5th September, 2017 Time: Where: 11.30am 1.00pm Emerson Senior Basketball Court Made by SSB SSB once again have made recycled timber products for Market Day. Come and check them out great Christmas gifts etc. ALSO: SSB have a Lucky Dip!!! (Your chance to win Bunnings Gift Vouchers)
7 EMERSON SCHOOL COLOURING COMPETITION The colouring competition begins on Monday, 14th August and closes on Wednesday, 5th September, 2017. Pick up a colouring page from the Office at Jnr/Snr Campus or Middle Campus and join in the fun! Make sure you put your Name and Class on it and return your finished page to the Library or Office. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prizes awarded Winners will be announced at Assembly on Friday, 8th September, 2017 EMERSON SCHOOL BOOK FAIR will be held at Market Day, Tuesday, 5th September, 2017. All welcome in the Emerson Room!