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SPECIAL

POINTS OF IN-

TEREST:

GRADES 5&6

EXCURSION

TO THE MCG

ON TUESDAY

16TH OCT O-

BER.

PREP 2013

TRANSI TI ON —

THURSDAY

18TH & 25TH

OCTOBER, 1ST

NOVEMBER

FROM 2 PM—

3PM.

E .M.A

CHEQUES ARE

NOW AVAI LA-

BLE TO BE

COLLECTED

FROM THE

GENERAL OF-

F I CE.

Accelerated Learning Program Success Once again this year many of our students sat an entrance exam for the Accelerat-

ed Learning Program for Dandenong High School in the middle of Term Three.

Dandenong High School have developed an in depth testing and interview process

in order to determine which students would be capable of completing their Accel-

erated Learning Program successfully.

Students who participate in the Accelerated Learning Program stay together as a

class for the core subjects, but mix with other children their own age for the re-

maining subject areas.

We are proud to announce the following successful applicants that have been ac-

cepted into this program for 2013:

Alias Aloudal 6V Ramesh Fernando 6L Maryam Tuhuti 6L Lasitha Jayakodi 6C

Nanditha Meena

Nandakumar 5/6H Gayani Silva 6C Chathana Murugan 6C

Canteen - Lunch Order Service The Canteen - Lunch order service will only be available on

Fridays from next week beginning 19th October. This service

will no longer be available on Wednesdays. Thank you for your

assistance.

University of New South Wales Testing Earlier this year thirty–three children sat the University of New South

Wales English Tests. Students volunteered to complete this assessment in

order to assess their skills against the tests written by the University of

New South Wales.

It is fantastic to see children who are intrinsically motivated continually

strive to achieve their best. This fabulous work ethic of the children and

the dedication of our teachers working together to enhance each students

knowledge.

Congratulations to Hasna Kazi (4K) and Hashan Wickramasinghe (5D) for

achieving a Distinction in this year’s competition. This award places both

students in the top 10 percent of all students – a fantastic achievement.

Six children achieved in the top 30% to receive Credit Certificates. The children who achieved this result

were Dylan Meng (6V), Gajan Shanthakumar (6C), Gayani Silva (6C), Hans Zhu (5M), Kylie Lin (5M)

and Harsha Kumar (4W)

For the Mathematics Competition, thirty-nine students sat the exam with seventeen children receiving a

Credit certificate or better. The children who achieved Distinctions for the University of NSW Mathemat-

ics Test were Rakul Sridaran (3R), Hasna Kazi (4K), Stefina Lawerence (5D), Kylie Lin (5M) and Gajan

Shanthakumar (6C). A tremendous effort by these children!

Children who received a credit for the Mathematics test were Kartik Ramesh (3G), Harsha Kumar (4W),

Sahana Sukumar (4W), Snehithaa Kodavaluru (5D), Harshan Wickramasinghe (5D), Yuvan Sivakumar

(5M), Hans Zhu (5M), Claudia Nguyen (5W), Stefan Karapandza (6C), Chathana Murugan (6L) and Dylan

Meng (6V).

Congratulations to all of the children who elected to enter the Mathematics and/or English competitions.

Again, next year the University of NSW English and Mathematics Competitions will be available for all

children in Years 3-6 wishing to take the opportunity to participate.

Over the holiday period, the Dandenong Community would have noticed

a hub of action occurring in the playground area. The School Council

had purchased an Ausco building to be installed next to Mrs McLaugh-

lin’s and Mrs Wilhelm’s ESL rooms. As well, there was an enclosed cor-

ridor space built between the two buildings, connecting them together.

This building was purchased to meet the growing enrolments of Dan-

denong North as well as to provide spaces for the highly valued programs

that are run at our school. Mrs Mansbridge’s Prep class moved into one

of the new rooms as well as Ms Borthwick’s ESL program. The teachers

and especially the students are enjoying their new learning environment!

New Classroom For DNPS

English Distinction Award

Winners

Mathematics Distinction Award Winners

Hasna Kazi Hashan

Wickramasinghe

Gajan

Shanthakumar

Kylie Lin Rakul Sridaran Stefina

Lawerence Hasna Kazi

We are continuing to take enrolments for children who will be start-

ing Prep in 2013. With a pattern of increasing student enrolments

over the past few years, we are keen to ensure that we have enough

teachers in 2013 to keep all our class sizes as small as possible. We

are aiming to keep our Prep classes below twenty-one to allow chil-

dren a strong start to their educational journey during this important

foundation year. If you know of a neighbour or any relatives who

has a child that turns five before the 30th April 2013, please ask them

to come to the office to complete an enrolment form. Parents are

asked to bring proof of birth and an immunisation certificate

(obtained from the local council offices).

Early enrolment also ensures children are included in our Prep Transition Program which begins

Thursday 18th October between 2-3pm.

Prep Transition

2013 Enrolments

We are currently in the process of organising grades and teaching staff for next year and it is very im-

portant for us to know our enrolment numbers for 2013. If you know that your child will not be attending

Dandenong North next year, could you please fill out the slip below and either return it to your child’s

classroom teacher or to the office staff.

We thank you for your help with this.

Student/s Name/s ______________________________________________________________

Current Grade/s _____________________________

Name of new school being attended in 2013 __________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________________

Overseas Travel Return Dates

We understand at this time of year, many families are planning to travel overseas to spend the festive sea-

son with their loved ones, as well as taking advantage of the longer break from school. However it is im-

portant for us to know whether your child will be returning to Dandenong North on the first day of school,

Wednesday 30th January 2013 or whether your family will still be away on holidays. If you could

please notify your child’s current classroom teacher, and the office staff, (with a letter) as this help us to

determine school enrolments beginning in 2013.

Thank you for your assistance.

This week the students in Year 4 were given the opportunity by Cricket

Victoria, The AFL, Melbourne heart ans Basketball Victoria to attend

the Mega Sports Clinic, held at Dandenong Basketball Stadium. Stu-

dents were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of drills and

skill development activities for a various sports. The students had a

wonderful day and were very grateful for the opportunity to participate

in this event. Here are some recounts from students in 4R.

The Year 4’s were lucky enough to be invited to

the Dandenong Basketball Stadium on the

10/10/12. I felt happy but worried about the day

because I was nervous that I would not know how

to play the games.

I was a bit scared to play soccer because that was

my first time, but it turned out great. I learned how

to kick the ball into the goal. In basketball I learned

how to do tricks like sitting down and bouncing the

ball.

I think that next year’s grade 4’s would love to go

because they can learn things and make new

friends. You get more exercise, keep fit and learn

to co-operate.

By Nisha Pillai

My day started with a surprising morning. I could-

n’t believe it was the day of the Mega Sports Clin-

ic, but when I got to school I nearly missed the bus

because I was running late. When we got there, the

first sport was AFL. I realized for the first time that

I could catch a footy.

We also played soccer which was easy for me be-

cause I had practiced at my old school. We played

a game where we versed another person. It was

great and I got to meet more friends too.

When I got home I was so tired that I fell into bed,

but it was a great adventure.

By Vaish Mishra

“Bang!” went the bus doors as we headed to the Dandenong Sports Clinic. I was super excited to go and

hoped that this day would be extraordinary. When we arrived I was scared because I thought that we would

have to verse the other schools but we didn’t.

We started with AFL and learned how to do a handball. After that, we went to soccer and learnt how to do

a penalty shoot-out. I was the winner. During basketball, I was amazed to see my friend Samim do some

hard tricks. In the cricket activities I was really good at throwing the ball in the air, clapping and then

catching it.

I think we should go to the Dandenong Sports Clinic next year because we learned some new skills, we got

to know what talent we were good at and we got to try some new sports.

By Aman Sundhir