Term 1 Week 4 Tuesday 7th February 2017

Recognising Our Great Students

Congratulations to the following students who received merit awards at yesterday’s K-6 assembly. Bronze: Seth, Izumi, Sarayah, Chloe Silver: Jonah, Paige Gold: Byron, Koby, Noah Gold Bar 1: Mackenzie

Shoalhaven Eisteddfod

Milton Public School has a long, proud and extremely successful association with this prestigious event. Many class and school groups will again be entered. We are also encouraging, as we have done in the past, Individual Verse Speaking, Duologue (reciting a poem with a partner) and Musical entries. There will be a meeting in Ms Allen's room first half lunch, Friday, for any interested students. They can collect their entry forms there. Alternatively, for students who have entered previously, and are well aware of expectations and guidelines, Ms Allen will hand out entry forms at morning lines on Friday.

MILTON PUBLIC SCHOOL THOMAS STREET (PO BOX 111) MILTON NSW 2538 PHONE: (02) 44551504 (02) 44551433 FAX: (02) 44540456 www.milton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 3-6 Swimming Carnival FRIDAY MONDAY

K-6 Assembly

Swimming Session—6D, 6R, 6T TUESDAY

School Banking—Bendigo Bank

Scripture commences

Swimming Session—5M, 5R, 5S, 5T

P&C Meeting—7:00pm in the staffroom

COMING EVENTS

3-4 AusKick Gala day

Wednesday 15th Feb

District Swimming Carnival

Thursday 23rd Feb

K-2 Milton Show Excursion

Friday 3rd April

P&C Meeting

Tuesday 14th February

7pm in the MPS Staffroom

Milton Public School P&C Meeting

Welcome Parents and Caregivers to the new school year. Last year the Milton Public School P&C raised thousands of dollars to be used to help our children gain access to the resources they need for their educational journey at Milton Public School. Some of the items purchased included brand new home readers for K-2, air conditioning for the school library, iPads, sports uniforms and equipment, items for the playground and garden in the Special Ed unit and ovens to be used for cooking and science experiments. Next Tuesday evening will be the first P&C meeting for the year. The committee would like to welcome any new people who wish to attend and who may be able to offer some time and support throughout the year. The meeting begins at 7pm and is located in the staffroom near the school office.

Sports House Captains

BASS : Captains: Olive and Elijah Vice Captains: Dana and Ewan TASMAN: Captains: Sara and McAusland Vice Captains: Manny, Elle and William COOK: Captains: Annika and Daniel Vice Captains: Sienna and Blake FLINDERS: Captains: Rose and Boden Vice Captains: Hunter and Harrington

Milton Public School Swimming

Carnival

Thursday, 9th February will see all our primary students head to the Milton Village Pool for our annual school swimming carnival. With an emphasis on participation, we hope to see as many children as possible having a go and earning valuable points for their house. Students turning 8, 9 or 10 this year will be competing in the morning, 9:45am – 12:00pm and students turning 11, 12 or 13 this year will compete in the afternoon, 12:30pm – 3:15pm. Permission notes have been sent home and house captains have been selected. Children are encouraged to wear their house colours and ensure they have plenty of sunscreen, a hat, t-shirt, water and sunglasses for the day. Each house has a designated area and students are expected to remain in the sheltered area unless participating in an event. This makes the job of cheering for your house, supervision and safety much easier. We thank our parents and community for their cooperation. House colours are: Bass – Blue, Cook – Green, Flinders – Yellow and Tasman – Red.

School Sport Swimming

Our school sport program for swimming for Years 3 to 6 will commence the week beginning Monday 13th February. Sessions are held in the afternoon. A note will be sent home this week outlining details of these sessions. Year 6 - Monday (6R, 6T, 6D) Year 5 - Tuesday (5M, 5S, 5R, 5T) Year 4 - Wednesday (3/4J, 4W, 4A, 4C, 4MC, 4TS) Year 3 - Thursday (3C, 3H, 3D, 3MC, 3TS)

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Year 1 to 6 Students

At Milton PS we ask that all families supply a box of tissues and glue stick to their class to help with resources in the school. All donations should be handed to your classroom teacher. A comprehensive list of required resources for each grade has been sent home with a welcoming letter.

Scripture 2017

Scripture classes will commence Tuesday 14th February. We thank all our scripture leaders for volunteering their time to provide this service for children. Students will be attending the same classes as last year unless a written request to change is received from a parent. We will do our best where possible to accommodate these requests. To assist with the smooth running of classes and minimise disruptions, we ask that your children remain in the same group wherever possible for the year.

Updating Emergency Information

It is important that the school is notified when emergency contact information changes. If you have recently let your landline phone number go or have updated to a new mobile phone we need to know. In the case of an emergency, if parents cannot be contacted it is advisable to have another local adult who can be contacted. Please call in to the office and let the office staff know of your new or updated emergency contact details.

Year 2 Poetry

In class last week we explored Summer through our five senses. Here are some of the poems created by our new Year 2 students. Summer looks like the crunchy sand at the beach Summer sounds like children laughing Summer tastes like a nice drink of lemonade Summer feels like lots of sweat dripping off my body Summer smells like dad cooking on the BBQ I really enjoy Summer By Grace 2M Summer sounds like sizzling sausages on the BBQ Summer smells like fresh flowers Summer looks like kids playing on the hot sand Summer tastes like yummy fish and chips on the beach Summer feels like very hot sand on the beach By Oscar 2M Summer looks yellow and blue Summer smells like the BBQ Summer feels like the waves Summer looks like underwater caves Summer tastes hot I like Summer a lot By Harley 2E

Checks Required for all Volunteers

Each year a new ‘Working with Children’ declaration or the sighting of a current ‘Working with Children’ certificate is required prior to volunteers commencing at school. We appreciate all the help given by parents and friends who assist in the classroom, canteen, sport and Volunteer Reading Tutor programs and would be grateful if all volunteers could complete a ‘Working with Children’ declaration at the office. Please remember to bring your 100 points of identification. Working with Children declarations are available from the school office or online.

KC Request

I am setting up a Hairdressing Play Area in my classroom. If you have an old hair dryer, straightener, rollers, ribbons, hairclips or anything related to hairdressing it would be greatly appreciated.

Anaphylaxis

Our school encourages parents to not send nuts or nut products to school. Your assistance and understanding is very much appreciated.

Lost

Student’s reading glasses: EyeQ Black Zip Case, Aqua/Black Nike glasses. If found, please return to the office or contact Rhian on 0488966689.

Children’s Art & Craft Classes

Classes held at Milton Public School Starts Tuesday , 7th Feb.(3:30-4:30) Learn about various art and craft techniques and famous artists. All materials supplied. Contact Jan: 0477552931 for further details.

COMMUNITY NEWS

The following articles have been submitted for inclusion in our parent newsletter and are not part of Milton Public School curriculum.

Milton Ulladulla Basketball

Milton Ulladulla Basketball's Aussie Hoops will recommence on Thursday 9th Feb. Aussie Hoops is on Thursday afternoons. Years K-2 4:00 - 4:30 3-4 4:30 - 5:30 5-6 5:30 - 7:00 Years 3-4 and 5-6 have training and a game each week. K-2 is a fun, game based 1/2 hour to develop basketball skills with a game once and awhile. Fees for Aussie Hoops are payable by the term and equate to $6.50 per week. This includes registration and insurance. New kids are welcome to come along and try it first for a week of two. You can now get online and signup. Go to www.aussiehoops.com.au Enter our postcode (2538) and your age group. There are 2 signup options: New participant (includes Aussie Hoops backpack,

singlet, ball) or Returning There will only be 5 sessions this school term. We have the Milton Show followed by the resurfacing of both courts which while an inconvenience is very exciting to be getting revamped floors with new line markings on Court 1. If you have been thinking about getting your kids involved, it is never too late and this is why you should......... Basketball is a great sport for kids as it develops fitness, hand/eye co-ordination and teamwork. The best bit for parents is that training and games are during the week, (so you have weekends to yourself), games are inside (so you and your kids are not standing around in the heat/ rain/ cold) and there are no expensive uniforms or equipment required (just a pair of non-marking sneakers and a $15 singlet). No need to book. Just come along the first week and introduce yourself to Shannon at the front desk and the coach. Please contact us here on Facebook or email milton.ulladulla.basketball@gmail.com if you have any queries regarding signup.

Piano Teaching in Conjola Park

Let your child enjoy the trill of piano or keyboard playing.

Music lessons will expand your child’s learning ability. All of my students are given individual Lesson to suit

their ability. All ages welcome including adults who wat to have

fun. Contact Cecily Parris T. Mus.A

44565035 or 0412152235

Milton Show

3rd and 4th March

“Our Feathered Friends”

Details for Junior sections can be collected from the school office. Cup Cake decorating Milton show are conducting workshops on decorating cup cakes, classes for 5- 7 years old, 8 – 11 and 12 plus on Sat 11 February. For more information email themiltonshow@bigpond.com Be part of the show and enter your feathered friend cupcake in the Junior cooking classes U17,U15, U13,U11,U9 and 5&6 years old. Milton Show Society Poetry speaking competition for juniors (13 yrs and under) to be held at the Milton Show Sat 4th March 2017 commencing at 9.30 am Venue----Jnr Thompson Tavern Marque - Milton show ground prizes 1st $30 2nd $20 3rd $10 ribbons to 6th pairs and groups will be accepted but in the event of a win prize money to be shared among the members of the pair or group

Kids Alive Is Back for 2017

Kids Alive is back on Friday afternoons 5pm, starting February 10th. Kids Alive is a great after school activity for kids, both girls and boys in kinder to year 6, at the Baptist Church Matron Porter Drive. The kids enjoy a variety of activities, including craft, baking, indoor and outdoor games, and skills and lessons from the bible that are valuable for life. If you would like to come and just check it out to see if your kids would enjoy coming, then you are invited to come on Friday February 10th at 5pm. It is great value at only $3, this includes all activities and food, a great end to the busy school week. This term is jam packed full of activities. Crazy Games, Water Slip and slide, heaps of craft, , kids alive Bake off and finishing the term with a Big Party . February 17th is our water fun afternoon featuring South Coast Jumping Castles Slip N Slide and Aqua Skirmish. Free Sausage Sizzle & Icy’s, so come join us for an awesome afternoon, and don’t forget to wear your swimmers. Kids Alive is loads of fun for your kids and their friends, a great end of the week activity, a place to meet up with their friends in a safe and caring environment. Kids Alive is run by volunteers from the Baptist church, who have been trained and adhere to NSW Child Protection Policy, Creating Safe Spaces. EVERYONE is welcome! Look forward to meeting you and getting to know you. For more information phone Jenny @ the church on Thursday or Friday mornings 44555322.

This week’s special at the canteen

Fruit Salad Tubs $2.00

Available at recess and lunch

CANTEEN ROSTER

Wednesday Michelle Pinfield, Sharon Gilson, Cheryl Schultz Thursday Anette Walton, Sharon Chappell Friday Dale Pryde, Sharon Gilson, Michelle Halir Monday Sharon Gilson, Rhian Lester Tuesday Bel Heather, Lloyd McDonald Wednesday Sharon Gilson, Josi Refalo

Sussex Inlet Junior Rugby League

Meet and Greet

Finkernagel Oval Sussex Inlet Thursday 9th February 5pm - 7pm Family fun afternoon with sausage sizzle, jumping castle and information on the season. Registrations now open at playnrl.com - Registration and payment must be completed online We will have computers at the oval that day for anyone having difficulty registering online. Cost is $100 which includes: Annual Insurances and club membership (not ambulance cover) Socks and shorts 3 activities a week (2x training days and game day)

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TERM LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR:

* Parent and Baby

* Pre-school children

* School age children

* Squads

* Adults

PROGRAM DATES: 10th October—17th December

DON’T DELAY – BOOK NOW! Ph: 4444 8811

Self Defence & Martial Arts Classes 2017 @ Milton School

Classes available at Sakura Bana Budo are: Junior Aikido-this class also involves: Karate, Sumo and Judo Self defence for girls and women Jodo-Japanese Stick Fighting and Tai Chi For enquiries please call Sensei Mick 0439278756 or go to www.martialartsulladulla.com.au

GROUP SINGING

CLASSES for Primary School Students with Leone Rogers. Fun classes to improve confidence, range, strength and skill. 4pm Tuesdays @ Ulladulla Public School Term 1 from Feb 14. PRIVATE & SHARED LESSONS AVAILABLE For more info contact Leone on 0415 860 519; or leone@haventyouheard.com, facebook Leone Rogers singing teacher

Mollymook Beach Surf School - Term 1 - 2017 After School Program

After school lessons start again Monday 6th and Wednesday 8th of February.

Your choice of Monday &/or Wednesday afternoons with flexible start times.

Beginner's progressive Learn to Surf package of 8 sessions during Term 1

Half price deal for the local community of $20 for each 2 hour lesson

Best quality Softboards, Wetsuits & Rashie's are supplied by our Surf School

at no extra cost Great low student to instructor ratios - Surf safety education and lots of fun for

the kids Flexible times of 4pm/4.30pm start

through to 6pm/6.30pm finish For details and bookings please call/text

Geoff on 0411 392221 or email info@mollymookbeachsurfschool.com

Need Uniforms? Order hats, shirts and shorts now in the way that is most convenient for you. Online: www.muschooluniforms.com.au Email: belinda@muschooluniforms.com.au Phone: 0412 559 088