Foodbank Mobile Supermarket

Foodbank will operate a "Mini Supermarket" from North Dandenong Neighbourhoood Centre, providing much-needed food relief to Emerson School Families.

Families can choose from a selection of dairy, bread, fruit, vegetables and other healthy food staples.

Emerson Families can pick up a voucher from the office of either Campus, the voucher will need to be presented at the Foodbank Mobile Supermarket.

The Mobile Supermarket will be held at the Dandenong North Neighbourhood Centre, 41 Menzies Ave, Dandenong North.

Dates:

Tuesday 19 May

CSEF Applications are now open for 2026.

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) provide payments for eligible students to attend activities like school camp or trips, swimming and school organised sport programs, outdoor education programs and/or excursions and incursions.

Parents with an eligible government Pension, Veteran Affairs or Health Care Card can apply.

If you have already claimed CSEF at Emerson, you will not need to re-apply in 2026.

2026 Youth MYKI Card

During 2026, select students will participate in the Travel Education Program. Students will travel on PTV and require a MYKI card.

$5.00 annual Youth MYKI cards are available to all students under 18 years old. Families will be required to purchase a MYKI card for each child.

Click on the following Youth Myki link to purchase the MYKI online, OR, go to a manned Train Station to purchase the card. Once purchased, all travel is FREE. If you order the MYKI online the Myki card will be posted to your home with your child’s name printed on the card. This saves confusion of who the card belongs to.

If you are having any challenges with buying a MYKI card or registering the MYKI please email Christine.marlow@education.vic.gov.au and I would be happy to make a time to assist you.

Remember to check the Compass portal for permissions for your child to attend excursions. Compass keeps all information current which is best for your child for medical information, emergency contacts, etc. Compass makes it quick and easy for parents and staff. Please ask the office if you need help using Compass.

Kind regards,

Christine Marlow

Travel and Road Safety Education

Emerson School

EMERSON SCHOOLSCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTION 2026

At Emerson School we have a School Council of 15 members.

8 Parents who are not employed by the Department of Education (Two year terms)
4 Department of Education employees (Two year terms)
1 School Principal
2 Co-opted Community Members (Two year terms)

TOTAL: 15 MEMBERS

Every year the terms of office of half of the parent members and half of the Department of Education employees expire. Retiring councillors are eligible for re-election if they still qualify as a parent of the school or are a Department of Education employee according to the conditions of category membership.

PARENT MEMBERS

In March 2026, the terms of office of four parent members will expire. Akila Buddhipala, Emma Hill, Carmel Webster and Adeel Ahmed have declared themselves available for re-election.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MEMBERS

The terms of office of two councillors in this category will expire in March 2026. Jenny La’Brooy and Pam Mohan have declared themselves available for re-election.

KEY DATES

Friday, 20th February, 2026 Call for nominations
Friday, 27th February, 2026 Close of nominations
Friday, 6th March, 2026 Distribution of ballot papers if required
Friday, 13th March, 2026 Close of ballot
Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 Declaration of Poll

Nomination forms for the above positions are available from our Business Manager, Mel Nicholson.

JOHN MOONEY, PRINCIPALAND COUNCIL ELECTION RETURNING OFFICER

20th February, 2026

Value of the Fortnight

By Dianne Wright - Middle School Principal