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What’s in this Issue?

News and Views 1-2

The Advantages of

Being on Time

to School

2

Bunnings BBQ 2

Wednesday Soup

Day

3

Working Bee 3

OSH Club 4

Students of the

Week Awards

5

Open Night 6

Trivia Night 7

Calendar 9-10

News and Views...

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 ex-

cellence, nurturing respect, happiness and independence.

Issue 308 16th May 2017

Open Night Next Monday All families are invited to come along to our open night next Monday. Classrooms will be open from 6-7pm and students will be able to show their friends and families some examples of their learning. Teachers will be available so please drop in to say hello. From 7pm our school captains will present a short speech and our choir will sing the school song to close out the evening. For those new to our school our school captains will conduct a tour starting at 6.15pm. We hope to see you all here. Congratulations Grade 2 Campers Well done to our grade 2 campers who had a magnificent time at Mt Morton school camp last week. They challenged themselves on a number of outdoor activities including the Giant Swing and the Fly-ing Fox. They also practised working in teams to complete challenges and did their share of duty group activities. We are proud of how they conducted themselves and displayed our school’s R.I.C.H. values. Thank you to Brett and Michael for being magnificent parent helpers and to the grade 2 teaching

team who took time away from their families to ensure our students could have this excellent oppor-

tunity.

Enrolments for 2018

Parents of students enrolling in Foundation (Prep) for next year are asked to ensure they submit en-rolment forms as soon as practicable. Parents / Carers, who know of families yet to enrol, should suggest they contact the office for a tour, or attend our Open Night to see our school in action.

Thank you

Be On Time and Shine

We have noticed that there are a number of students arriving at school after the 9am bell has gone. Our classroom doors are open at 8.50am and this is the perfect time to come inside and prepare for the day ahead. We request that all students arrive on time every day. Late students not only miss vital social time, they can miss important instruction and information and often interrupt the learning of those students who arrived on time.

I have attached an article in this newsletter about the importance of being on time.

Premiers Reading Challenge 2018

Once again we are participating in the PRC. It is a great opportunity for our students to read many books, have a great time and receive a certificate for their effort. Please collect a notice from the office of you would like to participate.

Thumbs Up To:

Our grade 2 students, the parent helpers and the staff who all had a great time on camp

Nikki Kouris and her Mother’s Day stall helpers

All the volunteers who have submitted their WWCC to the school office.



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The Advantages of Being on Time vs. Being Late to School

Written by Bill Reynolds

Though the early-morning buzzer of an alarm clock (or a smartphone alarm app) can be one of the worst sounds in the world to a student, repeatedly muffling it via "snooze" button is never a good idea. Showing up on time to high school school each day bene-fits students' academic performance and future professional habits. Students who arrive at school early have an advantage over classmates who stumble through the door after class has begun. Consistent unexcused tardiness can mean short-term penalties and lifelong consequences. Students are well-advised to learn not just the advantages of showing up early but also the pitfalls of showing up late. Enjoy More Time to Prepare Students arriving to school with time to spare have the luxury of settling in, preparing their class materials and focusing their minds on the lessons to come. They have all the time they need to literally and figuratively wake up. Showing up on time can ameliorate the often-jarring transitioning between sleepy rides on a bus to concentrating on the day’s first lessons. Students showing up to class in the middle of a lesson miss out on this natural transition period and may lose even more of the lesson as they scurry to settle into an academic focus. This ultimately contributes to the lower grades and graduation rates associated with chronic tardi-ness. Never Miss Important Information Arriving to school after classes have begun can cause students to miss more than just the introduction to a new lesson. While waiting for the "tardy bell" to ring, teachers often share important information: reminders of upcoming quizzes, class trips, new classroom rules, essay due dates and other school-related specifics. Students who show up late may miss out on these details and as a result, be unprepared for some future class event. While a teacher will likely reiterate crucial information throughout the day, latecomers may miss out on courtesy reminders about homework assignments and other projects. Students who show up on time everyday can rest assured they have all the necessary information. Develop Positive Lifelong Habits Arriving late to school on a consistent basis can have longer-term academic effects. If showing up late to school becomes a habit, students may develop the notion that tardiness is acceptable behavior. This belief can negatively impact their future work ethic and employment opportunities. Alternatively, showing up on time to school everyday can help students develop of the habit of being punctual with important commitments. This habit can serve students well through college and into their future careers




News and Views cont’d….

Possum Café Exciting things have been brewed up in the Possum Café this term. We have kicked off our Wednesday soup days with great success. A big thank you to Liz Mc Mullen who is our resident chef. Liz lovingly cooks up our soup and bakes the damper in our school café kitchen.

Friday lunch orders are continuing to be cooked up by our friends at Wild Oak Restau-rant. Thanks team for supporting us with this offering! For Friday’s menu orders, please write your name, class and meal clearly on the front of an envelope with the correct change enclosed. Orders are to be placed in the tubs within the classrooms Thursday Morning for Friday lunch. Late orders cannot be processed.

Don't forget your gold coins on Friday so you can enjoy our nutritious snacks on offer The money raised during this weekly service goes directly into our fundraising kitty.

Thank you to those of you who have offered a contribution to the Possum Cafe service If you have a couple of hours to spare on a Friday between 1230-2:15pm or have the inclination to bake something nutritious and delicious, please email Shauna at [email protected] or phone 0408034431.

Date Names Resident Baker

FridaY 19th May 1. Melinda Salomans

Friday 26th May 1. Bianca Robertson 2. Mimi Ghisellini

Friday 2nd June 1. Melanie Hailstone 2.

Friday 9th June 1. Shauna King 2. Skye Blenkiron

Friday 16th June 1. Bianca Robertson 2.

Friday 23rd June 1. Marie-Hana 2.




Student of the Week Awards - 5th May 2017

Max D - for his enthusiastic nature towards all school activities. Ayla M - for showing effort in every task, kindness to her friends and making all her work absolutely beautiful. Olive K - for being creative during maths problem solving, thinking independently and working very hard. Cass H - for his wonderful display of community spirit during Cross Country. A fabulous example of a kind and

caring friend. Axel B – for his consistent willingness to help others and share his knowledge and skills. You are a great mentor

Axel. Juanita B – for her determination and enthusiasm while learning about fractions, decimals and percentages. Sam B – for some excellent work on time. Ashley W – for being passionate and voracious reader. Eve B – for always being helpful and responsible in class and for always using excellent manners.

Student of the Week Awards - 12th May 2017

Jesse S – for writing a sensational simile about his mum, using interesting descriptive adjectives. Felix F – for showing confidence at school, always working hard and being a kind friend. Ella D – for having a super positive attitude towards learning and becoming more focussed during tablework. Sarah M – for working hard and achieving great results in all areas of the curriculum. Indi R – for trying her very best when working with fractions.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ALL STUDENTS




Far Out! Can you help make our 2017 Music Trivia Night

Fundraiser as successful as last year?? Sat 26th August is our annual Music Trivia Night (Bring on the 70s!). Last year, we not only raised the roof, but also raised $9000 which went to our Grounds Beautification Project. This year we are aiming for $10,000. All money raised goes directly to the school to fund initia-tives that benefit every one of our students. To hit this target we need looking for donations of amazing raffle, silent auction and major auction prizes. If you, or people you know, have connections with businesses that could make a donation we would love to hear from you. Can you dig it? Great prize ideas are dinner vouchers, wine, crock pots, spa treatments, accommodation, la-va lamps, merchandise, beauty products, anything macramé, sports equipment, sport activities, disco balls etc. We heavily promote all businesses on the night and through the school’s newsletter and face book page. Please contact Jackie Monteith 0403861558 or Sharyn Johnston 0438575579 if you are able to assist. You can also hand donations directly to Julie in the school office. Catch you on the flip side & many thanks in advance




Orchestra

Practice

In the Music Room Monday morning 8.30 am

sharp



May 2017

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thurs Fri Sat Sun

1 2 3

Cross Country

Yrs 3 - 6

4 5 6 7

Chestnut Festival

8

Mothers’ Day Stall

9

Mothers’ Day Stall

10 11

Year 2 Camp—Mt

Morton

12

Year 2 Camp—Mt

Morton

13 14

Mothers’ Day

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22

Education Week

Open Night

6 - 7.30 pm

23 24 25

RACV Street Smart

P-2

26

District C/C

27 28

29 30 31

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There is a Japanese Festival being held on Sunday 21st May 2017 from 10 am til 5 pm at Box Hill Town Hall.

Since its inaugural event in 2000, the Japan Festival has continually drawn big crowds to its collection of over 100 stalls selling various Japanese foods, crafts and products. The main stage features a full program of performances, demonstrations and speeches as well as the popular raffle with a long list of great prizes available!

Further information can be found at www.ajsvictoria.org.au/news

http://www.ajsvictoria.org.au/news



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June 2017

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thurs Fri Sat Sun

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Bunnings BBQ

4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12

Queen’s Birthday

Public Holiday

13

Curriculum Day

14 15 16 17

Working Bee

18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30

Last day term 2

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