The Mount Dandy News

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1 Top of the mountain, top results. Issue th September 2013 What s On TERM THREE Thursday 12th September Last day of Premier s Reading Challenge Thursday 19th September Grade 5 Production News and Views... Grade 6 Production A Hit! Well done to our fantastic grade 6 students who performed beautifully in this year s production Making Contact. The production was written and directed by the very talented Miss Rosie Brehaut. It told the story of alien visitors who upon arrival in Metropolis were discriminated against and locked up even though they came with a message of peace. It took a group of open minded and brave children to make contact and discover the peaceful and helpful purpose for the intergalactic visit. We were absolutely blown away by the calibre of Making Contact and wish to thank all those involved. Our appreciation goes to the wonderful and dedicated team of volunteers and staff that ensured that our grade 6 students were able to make the most out of this exciting opportunity. Book Fair Thanks to the great efforts of Cheryl Sinclair and Sue Gibson this year s Book Fair was a resounding success. We sold over $4000 worth of Book Fair products which entitled Mt Dandy to $1500 of reading resources for classroom use. Thank you to the many community members who supported this year s Book Fair. Election Day Sausage Sizzle Thanks to the many donations of cakes along with Bills of Belgrave Butcher s kind donation of delicious sausages and Roger Phillips magnificent coffee our hard working Fundraising Committee raised over $1, Thank you to Kylie Gilson and her committed team for organising such a wonderful fundraiser. This money will be put towards the purchase of a bike rack. Please be sure to visit Bills and thank him for his kind donation. MDPS Community Footy Tipping Competition Results After leading the competition for the whole season, former student Nathan H, managed to hang on by a solitary game to win the competition on an impressive 150 correct tips, despite my best efforts I could not peg him back and finished in second place. For his efforts Nathan received a $50 Kmart voucher. Gabriel F finished strongly in third place and gets a $10 voucher for his excellent tipping. We will do it all again next year. What s in this issue? News and Views 1&2 School Sub Committees 2 Mind and Maths Matter 2 OSHClub 3 Art News 4 Canteen Menu 4 OSHClub Movie Night 4 Grade 6 Major Production 5 August Birthdays 6 Footy Colours Day Thanks to Bon S in grade 1 we are having a Footy Colours Day. Bon s initiative includes wearing your favourite teams colours, AFL or otherwise, and having a special treat lunch of footy food. Each student who makes a $2 donation on the day will go into the draw to win a genuine leather Sherrin football. Proceeds from the donations and the canteen will be used to support our World Vision sponsor child Tillahun and also to send sports equipment to Vanuatu for underprivileged communities. Footy Day Lunch orders close this Friday late orders will not be accepted. Have a Great Time Julie Julie Francis is off to Western Australia for a long service leave break to enjoy the warmer climates and sights and sounds of Broome. We wish her well for what is a well-deserved break. Julie will be replaced by Julienne Hyams who worked here for a 6 week period in Please make Julienne welcome. 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.

2 Page 2 News and Views... Wakakirri State Finals This Friday On Friday our successful Wakakirri team head to the Melbourne Arts Centre to compete in the Victorian Division 1 Final. We wish them all the best. They are amazing students performing in an amazing show. Good Luck Wakakirrians! Thumbs Up to: All of the parents who helped out during the Prep to 2 swimming program The Fundraising Committee for the election day sausage sizzle All those involved in the Grade 6 Production All those who baked cakes and slices for the cake stall Audrey, Charli, Jesse and Kate who have completed the PRC Thank you, Michael Leonard and Sue Gibson. FOUND 1 pair of size 8 black pants Miss Understood Label Found around the time of Junior School Swimming Please collect from 1/2PW classroom MUM S NIGHT OUT Come along and join some other mums for a social night together. 7.30pm at the Pig and Whistle, Fri September 20 th. Sarah Manson School Sub Committee Meeting Times LEGACY Caring for the Families of Deceased and Incapacitated Veterans We have the following products for sale in support of this worthwhile cause. The Junior School Council will have a display in the undercover area each lunchtime this week. Legacy Badges $2 Wristbands $3 Pens $5 School Council Meeting Monday night 21st October 7:15pm Educational Sub Committee Thursday prior to Council 17th October 4:00 pm Buildings and Grounds Committee Monday, 1 week prior to Council 14th October 4:00 pm Finance Sub Committee Prior to Council 21st October 6.30 pm Fundraising Committee As informed by Kylie Gilson 8:00pm Last week s. Mind and Maths Matters Quizzle CREApriceSE Answer: Price Increase This week s ARM up ARM Answer in the newsletter next week! Fun Fact TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters on only one row of the keyboard! Maths Game 0s and Xs with a difference This is good old fashioned noughts and crosses but the two players are not able to look at the board or write on it! 3 players needed Player one draws up a grid like this A B C Players 2 and 3 then have a quick look at the grid, then turn their backs and take turns to request grid positions. E.g B1. Play continues until a player gets 3 in a row. This player then play against player one. This is a good strategy and memory game!!!

3 Page 3 OSHClub News Before School / After School Care Program Last week in OSHC we started to create our spring themed cherry blossom mural. We also played lots of sports games and enjoyed the lovely spring weather! This week is Footy Fever week where we will be making footy card jerseys, footy banners, pastry hot dogs and finishing our spring cherry blossom mural. Friday is our dress up day, so remember to bring your favourite footy scarf! Don t forget the last day of term, Friday 20 th September will be OSHClub s Onsie and Pyjama Movie night! Cost per child is from: $5.36 to $19.85 (Depending on your CCB & CCR) Limited spaces are available. For all bookings, please log on to Come and join in all the fun! We look forward to seeing you at OSHClub! From Lina and Samantha. This Week s Activities Term 3,Week 9 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Before Care Activities Musical Bop Statues Footy Jerseys Wink Murder Footballer Finger Puppets Hama Beads Brekky Milk & Milo Yoghurt Wholemeal), Spreads, English Muffins Raisin Toast Milk & milo After Care Activities Footy Jerseys AFL Football Cherry blossom 3D Spring Mural Dodgball Cherry blossom 3D Spring Mural Giant s Treasure Cooking Club! Puppy Dogs Cops & Robbers Wear your favourite footy scarf! Making Footy Banners & Footy Marathon Afternoon tea Fresh Sandwiches and fresh fruit Chicken noodle soup with Toasted sandwiches with toast and fresh fruit ham and cheese and fresh fruit Salada biscuits with spreads and fresh fruit Nachos, salsa & fresh fruit Parent Information Make sure your child/ren bring their hat as: No Hat = No outside play. Ensure all enrolments are to be signed in and out when your child arrives and is collected at the end of the day. OSHC program phone: OSHClub Head Office: Coordinator: Lina Corrone Assistant: Samantha Clarke All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is Free!! Please create an account online at all bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

4 Page 4 Art News: WANTED! (please!) We require some large sheets of fibro cement in the last week of this term. The sheets will not be cut and are being used to place on top of clay tiles to stop them from warping and drying out over the next school holidays. We will return the sheets to you early in Term 4 when we have completed the project. Please leave them at the art room door. Contact Liz in the art room or leave a message at the office if you need help bringing them to school. The Prep children will require some assistance during art on Tuesday 17 th September from 9am- 11am with sewing. If you are able to help please contact Liz Kennedy or Sue Gibson. Grade 1/2PW and Grade 1T will require some assistance making clay tiles with visiting ceramic artist, Lee Goller, on Wednesday 18 th September and Wednesday 9 th October during their art time. Please contact Liz Kennedy or your child s teacher if you are able to help. Thank you for your support. Liz Canteen Menu Term Homemade sausage roll $3.50 Pizza - Margarita (tomato & cheese) $ Hawaiian (tomato, ham, cheese p apple) $3.50 Sushi - Chicken $ California $ Vegetable $ Tuna $2.50 Apple juice $2.00 Chocolate milk $2.00 Icy poles available at lunchtime $1.00 Bills of Belgrave Quality Free Range Meats 1667 Burwood Highway, Belgrave. Ph Proud sponsor of the MDPS Election Day Sausage Sizzle. Please to be sure to thank Bill for his kind sponsorship of our election day BBQ

5 Page 5 MDPS GRADEG 6 M 6 MAJOR PRODUCTION 2013 Making Contact DVD S ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE, COLLECT THE ORDER FROM THE OFFICE.

6 Page 6 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF BORN IN AUGUST. Dandenong Ranges National Park Spring in the Forest 2013 Junior Ranger Program Mon 23 Thurs 26 Sept 2013 This school holidays, join the Ranger for a fun-filled program of free and informative activities that the whole family will enjoy. Come and try Sculpture, Bush Detective or Gardening for some healthy fun outdoors this spring. Bookings are essential. Please phone Garden Explorer Mon 23 Sept 1.30pm 3.00pm Sculpture Tues 24 Sept 10.30am 12.00pm & 1.30pm 3.00pm Sky High Mt Dandenong Wed 25 Sept 12.30pm & 1.30pm (1 hour activity booking not required) Bush Detective Thur 26 Sept 10.00am 12.00pm & 1.30pm 3.30pm For more information visit Elle Now also available remedial massage & Reiki Naturale Olinda Massage & Body Treatments ph: text: info@ellenaturaleolinda.com.au web:

7 Page 7 All advertisements placed in this newsletter are placed in good faith. The school however is not responsible for the quality of goods and services offered. The placement of advertising is provided as a community service and the school does not endorse any products listed.