MORNINGTON SPECIAL DEVELOPMENTAL SCHOOL

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Newsletter No: 11 5th August 2016 PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

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Welcome back to Term 3. Hello all. I have had some good news for the school. It looks like we may be getting two (or three) new portables. This would mean the removal of some old portables. The new ones contain two classes per portable, and are purpose built in regards to toilet facilities. They also have carpet, an office and split cycle air conditioning. It is proposed that they would be situated at the back of the school, running parallel to Narambi Road. This is a great beginning to revitalis-ing the school. I am still in negotiation with the Department of Education over this proposal. If you have any questions or concerns please see me or you can see a map of the proposal at the front office.

Photo Day We held Photo Day on Wednesday the third. A big thanks to Tim and Steve, the photographers from MSP Photography. They did a great job. An envelope for payment, if you wish to purchase a photo, has been sent home. If you wish to purchase a photo, please return the envelope with payment enclosed to the school.

Friends of the school. Another thank-you to David Morris, MP for Mornington whose office donated some more filing cabinets to the school. The teachers and office administration are very pleased to have them. They will be put to good use in the classroom and office. Thanks for thinking of us David.

Upcoming events Music Festival Plans are underway for our annual participation in the Special School Music Festival. The festival will be held at Moorabbin Town Hall on the 16th of August. Susan Spruce is leading the production and this year we a presenting a Star Wars themed extravaganza. Golf Day The planning for the Golf Day is also underway. Brendan has taken the lead with organising this day. We need sponsors and golfing participants. If you know of anybody who would like to donate a prize etc please see Stephanie. David Newport Principal

August Imogen

Frank

Chloe

Dates to Remember

10 August—Cricket Victoria

16 August—Music Festival 19 August—Coffee Morning 24 August—Cricket Victoria 25 August—Mornington Fire Brigade visit 31st August—Fiddlesticks

Concert Music Aviva Cricket Victoria

2 Sept—Fathers Day Stall 14th Sept— School Concert 15 Sept—Parents Coffee Morning 16 Sept—Footy Day Parade, Lunch Orders 16th September– End of Term 3

Early Dismissal 2.30pm

3rd October—Start term 4 28th October—Golf Day 25 November - Family Xmas BBQ 1st December—Senior Graduation

20th December— End of term 4

Early dismissal 1.30pm

Parent Opinion Survey. The 2016 Parent Opinion Survey will be conducted during Term 3 from 25 July to 5 August 2016. The survey is an important part of every school's parent engagement strategies and assists with future planning and improvement. Parents from our commu-nity are randomly selected to participate in the annual survey, which is confi-dential and anonymous.

If you are contacted to complete the survey, please ensure that you return your

completed survey to the school by 5 August. For any queries, please contact the school.

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Room 1 Term 3 What a great start we’ve had to Term 3 in Room 1.

We’ve been building new relationships this term and are enjoy-

ing learning together.

TERRIFIC TIMES IN TERM 3

COMMUNITY ACCESS

So far this term we have been out and about to Bunnings and

The Briars.

We have been learning about road safety and we enjoy inter-

acting with others in our community.

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As a new face in Room 1. I’d like to thank the students,

parents and staff at M.S.D.S. for a warm welcome and a

great new beginning.

Class Teacher—Romany Ashley-Griffith

Cooking

We have been tempting our tastebuds with

some new recipes.

During cooking sessions students enjoy working

with ingredients and utensils.

Diezel and Tane loved our Potato and Leek Soup.

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Mornington Special Developmental School and

Woodleigh School

Would like to present their Annual 2016

School Concert

Let’s Go To The

Movies

Woodleigh Senior Campus

485 Golf Links Road

Langwarrin South3911

Date 14th September 2016

More information soon

Coffee Morning Mornington SDS

All welcome to our Coffee Morning.

When – 19th August Time: 9.30—10.30am

Where— Staffroom

Date: Friday 19th August

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Coming to Mornington SDS

10th August

More information to follow

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