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1430 Heatherton Road, Dandenong 3175

19-21 Gloria Avenue, Dandenong North 3175

Phone: 9791 8900

Phone: 8762 6466

Email: emerson.sch@education.vic.gov.au

Website: www.emersonsc.vic.edu.au

Issue 28 – Friday 4th September 2020

DIARY DATES REMOTE LEARNING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Friday 18.9.2020 Last Day of Term 3 School finishes 1 hour early.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Value of the Fortnight

We have now completed five weeks of our Victorian State of Disaster. We have systematically driven the COVID-19 daily infection rate down. I am hopeful that daily infection numbers will be much lower by the end of the disaster period which will conclude on Sunday, 13th September. My prediction is that the last week of Term 3 (14th-18th September) will be a continuation of our remote learning phase. An announcement will be made on this coming Sunday, 6th September about the plans and road map for Term 4.

We must continue to be vigilant in our safety measures to ensure that we are not far away from coming out of the second COVID-19 spike.

I would like to thank everyone for their continuing cooperation and support in these difficult times.

John Mooney Principal

Kindness Awards

We will be studying the value, Determination, for the next fortnight. Determination is about using your will-power and focusing all your energy on a task until it is done. It is usually an important task that will make a big difference to you if you succeed. Right now we should all be determined to get the numbers of people being infected with COVID-19 down. Determined people do not pull out just because things are getting difficult.

It is a bit like when we take antibiotics for a bacterial infection and decide to stop taking them because we are starting to feel better, even though we still have some tablets left in the pack. In such cases, we usually get the infection back and need to purchase another prescription of even stronger antibiotics!

We need to be working towards getting the number of infected COVID-19 people down to zero so that we can resume our normal lives as soon as possible. Let’s all be determined to see this out by continuing to wear our masks, staying 1.5 metres apart and continually wash or sanitise our hands.

Dianne Wright Principal—Middle School

This weeks kindness awards go to: Masha Balafooriya and Leanne Gal for helping to tidy up some of the classrooms in the Junior School. Lance Wright for taking an injured possum to the vet. The lovely people in MSC, Ms Corlett, Chrissie M, Peta Murphy and several other MSC parents who made PJ’s birthday so special this week. Chrissie and Peta baked a cake and all the mothers and children sang Happy Birthday to PJ during their WebEx session.

Quote of the Week— Kanchana & Siddhu (Parents of Navindu V MSD)

“Thank you to all the amazing teachers at Emerson! Highly appreciate your passion, dedication and hard work throughout these tough times …”

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Meet the staff of Emerson School

Ms Jocelyn Cowley — SSL Teacher

I have worked at Emerson for 11 years. I first began at Emerson as a student teacher with Mrs Searle and loved being at the school. The following year, I started in the Middle School along with Miss Liddy and Miss Harding as a Graduate Teacher. The classroom I teach in now was the first room I taught in all those years ago. I have since taught in Junior School and now teach VCAL in the Senior School. On the weekends, I like to walk my dog along the beach near my house and photograph nature. I also enjoy practicing my singing in the back room as I have been told I am very loud. I also love using my Cricut machine and making labels and gifts for my students.

1. What is your favourite thing about working at Emerson School? My favourite thing about working at Emerson School is when I see a student’s face light up because they have learnt something they have been working hard towards. 2. What is your favourite sporting team? I barrack for any team that is winning. 3. What is your favourite food? My favourite food is chocolate brownies but during stage 4 restrictions I have enjoyed Darrell Lea Chocolate Raspberry Bullets.

4. Do you have a pet and if so, what animal and their name? I did have a pet Golden Retriever named Maja who has passed away recently but she was a big part of SSL and Dunlop House. She loved getting pats from the Juniors at lunchtime and chasing the ball around the back oval. She loved sitting on students feet under the table in the classroom and taking regular naps on her pink blanket. Her fluffy butt, floppy tongue and happy smile made everyone around her feel warm and fuzzy. Her golden bundles of hair that gather like tumbleweeds will be missed.

STUDENT’S BIRTHDAYS

29TH AUGUST MICHELLE L (SSC) ISABELLE S (MSL)

31ST AUGUST OLIVIA J (MSI) LINCOLN H (JSG)

1ST SEPTEMBER HUONG N (SSC)

3RD SEPTEMBER BEN L (SSF) JULIAN S (SSL)

4TH SEPTEMBER IAN I (MSB) LAVINA T (JSB)

Emerson School wishes all of the school’s community fathers and father role models

A Hayppy Fathers’ Day

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Dion I (JSF) is working diligently to complete his set tasks.

REMOTE LEARNING

Imran B-A (JSG) has been riding his scooter and going on walks to keep active. He has been watching television when he wants to relax.

We now know why there was a toilet paper shortage! People needed extra to use for jumping obstacles. Joe T (JSH) has been keeping very busy during stage 4 restrictions with school work, exercising and playing.

Nikkisha W (JSB) is enjoying playing in the sunshine.

Azariaz H (JSE) loves spending time with his pets, he even reads to them.

Jay D (JSA) working hard on his writing.

Sebastian H (JSJ) cooking with his Occupational Therapist, Liaa.

We all feel anxious when learning something new, but with practice we get better and better at it and nothing beats that feeling of finally mastering it. We can see from Harnoor N’s (JSK) face the emotions he went through to master that piece of work, the smile says it all.

Harnoor N (JSK) has been working very hard to get all his class tasks completed and has been keeping fit exercising.

Mohamed L (JSA) has been studying healthy food.

Kiyan J (JSA) painting with coffee.

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REMOTE LEARNING Cont...

Keenan W (JSD) received a parcel last weekend which was a surprise from Auntie Lily’s family. It included some of Keenan’s favourites, Elmo, Cookie Monster and chocolate cupcakes.

Kenneth M (JSF) concentrating on completing his work and cooking chocolate chip damper.

Micah W (JSH) is completing his class worksheets, cooking and completing experiments. It looks like he is also enjoying the weather and is camping in his back yard.

Thuan N (JSB) has been having a wonderful time with remote learning. He is loving the science and cooking tasks.

Jackson N (JSF) has been working with his Occupational Therapist on WebEx. He has been keeping fit exercising and enjoyed the Home Economics task of making a sandwich.

Dylan P (JSJ) playing the guitar. He stopped playing at the end of last year, but has got a renewed interest.

Zoe S-H (JSF) has been busy completing her school work. She is very proud of her work and has displayed it on her bedroom door.

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REMOTE LEARNING Cont...

Jai W (MSA) has a balanced life style during stage 4 restrictions. He is working on worksheets and online to complete his school tasks, playing his guitar and exercising inside and outside to ensure he also gets fresh air.

Nihael M (MSD) working hard to complete his work.

Riley T (MSH) has been working diligently to complete all of his school work. He is enjoying his time playing and looking after his new puppy .

Anthony P (MSH) enjoys keeping in contact with his classmates and teachers in his WebEx meetings.

Eljon N (MSB) is completing work in his workbook.

Harley M (MSB) decided to have some fun with his class in one of his WebEx meetings. He has also been spending his time exercising on his cross trainer and making bird feeders.

Jorja S (MSF) is enjoying the cooking tasks and keeping in contact with her classmates and her teacher on WebEx.

Lincoln A (MSC) has been having lots of fun doing art and craft safely at home.

Manaia S (MSD) loves doing the art tasks on Google Classroom because art is her favourite class.

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REMOTE LEARNING Cont...

Matthew C (MSI) loves having time to spend with his dog. Looking after pets is very good for relieving anxiety and stress.

Roozbeh A (MSD) helped his mother make chocolate mousse.

Simon P (MSE) has been keeping busy completing his school work, doing jigsaw puzzles and attending Scout meetings via Zoom.

Tamsyn M (MSD) obviously thought if she poked her tongue out I wouldn’t use the photo. She thought wrong.

William B (MSE) has working diligently on his school work.

Daniel C (MSH) is looking after his health by exercising safely at home.

All classes are being taught via WebEx meetings. MSK wanted to show how well this is working in their class. This is a mathematics lesson that was held this week.

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REMOTE LEARNING cont...

Justin H (SSE) completing a practical class task cooking crepes.

Shannon H (SSC) working hard to finish his work.

Alice C (SSE) online completing her class work.

Alexandra I (SSP) is studying online to keep up to date with her school work.

Tuan T (SSV) has been keeping busy creating these very beautiful pieces of artwork during his time following stage 4 restrictions.

Simone P (SSV) made some very delicious blueberry muffins.

Alex L (SSV) has been getting some fitness using Wii games to get moving.

Celeste B (SSV) measuring and mixing ingredients to make playdough at home. After she's mixed all the ingredients, Celeste is kneading the playdough to get it nice and smooth. When she was finished she stored it safely.

Josh H (SSS) wanted to show his progress of Mr P’s 100 point challenge.

This is Kalena K’s (SSE) fantastic reproduction of the Mona Lisa.

Sarah V (SSE) has been doing some beautiful artwork safely at home.

TK K (SSF) has been working safely at home to complete his school work.

Parth A (SSE) enjoying the Spring sunshine whilst completing his class work.

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REMOTE LEARNING Cont...

Tunura F (SSA) has been very busy during remote learning completing his school tasks. He enjoyed completing the secret message science task immensely. He has also been outside in the Spring sunshine helping his dad with gardening work.

Alex B (SSL)

Georgia A (SSE) Maddie C (SSS)

Noah P (SSA)

Rayuth M (SSL) Robbie C (SSB)

Sam C (SSA)

Sarah M (SSF)

Sarrin K-C (SSS) Scarlett J (SSF)

Steph C (SSF)

Taleah C (SSF)

Thanu M (SSI) Georgia A (SSE)

Students from our Senior School have continued to nurture their creativity during this latest period of remote learning. Have a look at some of their recent art projects below, including paintings, nature art mandalas, sculptures and entries for the International Left Handers Day competition, using materials commonly found in most homes. Ms Pamela Paul & Ms Amber Ward

TK Kui (SSF)

Yael U (SSV) has completed her classes wellbeing activity by writing and delivering an anonymous kind letter to a neighbour.

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REMOTE LEARNING PUZZLE/ACTIVITY PAGES:

Answers to last weeks puzzles. COVID-19 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Across: 4. BREATHING 6. HANDS 8. WASH 11. CAREFULLY 13. FOOD 14. WINDOWS

Down: 1. CROWDS 2. FACE 3. SIX 5. FAMILY 7. DOORKNOBS 9. HOME 10. COUGH 11. CHEST 12. ROOM

ACROSTIC POETRY

An acrostic poem is where the first letter of each line is lined up vertically to form a word. The word is usually the theme of the poem. Here is an example using this week’s value, determination (each word used relates to the word determination). Dedication Executing Trying Engaged Resolve Mastering Intention Nerve Actions Thoughts Immovable Optimistic Nerve Can you write an acrostic poem with the word COVID or Coronavirus. Email your poems to julie.wayth@education.vic.gov.au and a selection will be put into next week’s newsletter.

COVID MAZE

Scientist, Steve has nearly found a formula for eliminating COVID-19 but he needs to get to his laboratory quickly to add the two vital ingredients to stop his experiment from blowing up. Can you help him find the quickest way through the maze?

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE Can you spot 6 differences between these two pictures?