Term 2 Week 2 Tuesday 8th May 2018

Recognising Our Great Students Congratulations to the following students who received merit awards at yesterday’s K-6 Assembly: Bronze: William, Grace, Mia, Jasmine, Ivy, Ruby Silver: Callum, Penny, Rosie, Cameron, Saraya, Jai Gold: Chloe, Claire, Jamie, Jesse, Judah, Jonah, Taj, Hailey, Jack Gold Bar 1: Chloe J Gold Bar 2: Isaac

Congratulations Operation Art Finalists! Milton Public School has been associated with this prestigious competition for many years. We take great pleasure in announcing our four finalists are Elke, Jasmine, Leila and Ella. Your artworks will be sent to Sydney and professionally framed. Then, later in the year they will form part of an exhibition at the Armory Gallery at Sydney Olympic Park. The students and their families will be invited to the opening of this exhibition. At this time a further round of judging will occur. The very best of those artworks exhibited will then be hung in children's hospitals around the world with an aim to produce beautiful environments for kids dealing with and recovering from illness. Thanks must also go to Mrs Weekes who had the incredibly difficult task of selecting four, and only four fantastic artworks from our fabulous students!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY NAPLAN Book Club Issue 3 - Orders close THURSDAY NAPLAN Mothers Day Stall K-2 Assembly—11.45am FRIDAY 3-4 Assembly—2.00pm 5-6 Assembly—12.30pm MONDAY

K-6 Assembly

PSSA Basketball Knock out TUESDAY NAPLAN

School Banking—Bendigo Bank

COMING EVENTS

Stewart House Envelopes Returned by

Friday 18th May

Shoalhaven Eisteddfod Dance Section

Friday 18th May

Choirs Thursday 24th May

Pianoforte

Friday 1st June

Verse Speaking for Classes Tuesday 5th June

Verse Speaking—Individuals

Tuesday 5th June

SRE Please note that Scripture will be cancelled next Tuesday, 15th May due to NAPLAN testing.

What is NAPLAN? The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual national assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. All students in these year levels are expected to participate in tests in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. All government and non-government education authorities have contributed to the development of NAPLAN materials. In 2018, NAPLAN tests will be held next week from 15-17th May.

Eisteddfod Update Please note: Some dates in last week's Parent Newsletter were incorrect! Apologies! The Shoalhaven Eisteddfod is fast approaching and notes with further information have either been sent home or soon will be. Please note the following: Dance: Friday 18th May, Nowra School of Arts (Miss Howes Year 2, Primary, Boys' Troupe and 4/5M and 5/6S. Choirs: Thursday 24th May, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre. Pianoforte: Lucas, Friday 1st June, Nowra School of Arts. Class Verse Speaking: KC, 4A, 5R, 5T, 6C, 6R, 4/5M and 5/6S, Tuesday 5th June, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre. (Sadly, 4T have had to withdraw as Mr Tidbury recently discovered the date clashes with a course he has to attend.) Individual Verse Speaking and Poem for Two: Tuesday 5th June, Nowra School of Arts. Home Reading Thank you for continuing your support with home reading. The students are progressing in reading at their own rate. It is important for them to experience success with their reading and readers are sent home two levels below the level they are reading in a supported reading lesson. Home Reading should be fun for both you and your child. If you would like some support with reading there are some videos available for you to watch on our website. Go to curriculum and activities and at the bottom of the menu you will find Home Reading Support. Click on this and there are some videos showing you how to support your child at reading levels 1-9. If you have any concerns please contact your classroom teacher or Lynn Chittick. Change of K-2 Assembly Time K-2 will be holding their award Assemblies on Thursdays at 11:45 from Thursday 4th May. Parents are welcome. Year 5 Berry Camp Students are already excited about our Term 3 excursion to Berry Sport and Rec Camp in September. The first instalment for payment was due on Friday March 23rd 2018. The next instalment of $50 is due by this Friday, 11th May.

Year 6 Canberra Excursion Deposits should have been paid by now and the next instalment of $50 is due by 25th May.

Milton School Robotics Club Do you like the idea of making your Lego creations move? Learn how to while making friends at the Milton School Robotics Club. The club will run workshops on Tuesdays before school starting in Term 2. The club is open to girls and boys in Years 3 to 6, but there are only 8 places left, so get your application in quick! To find out more information and to print out the application form please visit http://miltondroids.edublogs.org.

Message to Students We understand things change at the last minute sometimes, however there has been an increase in the number of parents phoning the office with arrangements for student pick-ups. Arrangements for pick-up should be organized prior to school starting to reduce class disruption. Volunteer Reading Tutors Needed We are on the lookout for more reading tutors for the Multilit Program in 2018. This program is run through the Volunteer Reading Scheme and assists children in Years 3, 4 and 5. The program offers one on one tutoring to improve reading skills, and runs four mornings a week between 9:30 and 10:30. Please contact the school on 4455 1504 if you would like to assist with this program. MILTON ULLADULLA MULTICULTURAL PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION The school competition will take place in the hall in week 5. Stage 3 will be on Tuesday 29th May and Stage 2 on Wednesday 30th May. The competitions will start at 9:45am and finish before 11:20am. The 2 winners from each Stage will then compete in the local final to be held in the school hall on Wednesday 13th June. BOYS CRICKET Good luck to the Boys’ cricket team who are playing Narooma today at Bodalla in the third round of the PSSA knockout competition. Stewart House Each year 1,800 public school children come to Stewart House from many parts of NSW. During their stay, children are provided with optometric, dental and medical treatment as well as emotional support. This is balanced with health and educational programs and out of school activities to boost their self-esteem and to promote a healthier lifestyle. Stewart House needs your support to ensure we can continue to provide important services to children. Students at Milton Public School are again supporting the Stewart House Day donation drive. Envelopes are attached to this newsletter. Please return envelopes by Friday 18th May. Thank you all for supporting such a great initiative.

Did You Know? Almost 3 in every 100 children have a peanut allergy. Even trace amounts of peanut or tree nuts can trigger an allergy and kill a child. Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can cause itchy rash, throat or tongue swelling, shortness of breath, vomiting, light-headedness, low blood pressure and cardiac arrest. Tragically, Australian children have died at school from nut allergies. There are several children at Milton Public School who have a life-threatening nut allergy. Our school strongly encourages you to help minimise harm to those students by not sending nuts or nut products to school. Your assistance and understanding is very much appreciated.

HOLLY BURNS FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING EVENT: The Wildlife Man Show with David Ireland Get a group of friends together and come and hear all about the travels and adventures of David Ireland and about our awesome wildlife and land we live in. Think of a cross between David Attenborough and Steve Ir-win and you’ll have an idea of the enthusiasm and pas-sion that David possesses for all creatures great and small as well as our natural environment. Saturday 26th May at 2pm at Milton Theatre Tickets $10 for kids and $15 for adults All ticket sales via Country Leather, phone 4455 3056

This fundraiser is in support of much needed funds for research into the genetic condition: Vanising White Matter Leukodystrophy, VWM

This week’s special at the canteen

Garlic Bread 70c Available recess, lunch and lunch orders

CANTEEN ROSTER

Wednesday 9/5 Ashleigh Helper Needed Thursday 10/5 Sharon Helper Needed Friday 11/5 Ashleigh Cheryl Monday 14/5 Sharon Lloyd Tuesday 15/5 Ashleigh Josi

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

Dance The Milton Ulladulla Entertainers presents...... “The music never dies”, a fabulous night of entertainment and support for local charities and community groups. Have you got your tickets yet? Tickets on sale at the Ex-Servos and online at http://tix.yt/themusicneverdies This year’s show features past students from Milton Public School and current staff members - Miss Ashley Howes (teacher) and Stephen King (GA).

After School AFRICAN DRUMMING: For students in Grades 3-6 2018 Term 2 ‘After School African Drumming’ program will start Friday 11th May (next week) and conclude on Friday 15TH

June. This is a 6 week program being offered to children who are in years 3,4, 5 and 6 at Milton Public School. African drums are available for children to use. These sessions are from 3.30pm-4.30pm in the school hall. Any students who think they might like to try African drumming are most welcome to attend. The sessions are run each Friday for six weeks. Lessons will cost $10 per session- $60 for the term. Parents are asked to ensure they pick up their child on time at 4.30pm from the hall. If your child is being picked up by someone other than yourself please write a note informing Mrs Thomson of this arrangement. Payment should be made to Mrs Thomson by week 2 of the drumming sessions (Friday 18th May). African drumming is a great group based activity that enables students to develop rhythm and coordination skills. It encourages students to be creative and build confidence. Many Thanks, Mrs Thomson (Music Teacher) —————————————————————————————————————————————————————

After School AFRICAN DRUMMING I give my permission for my child........................................ in Grade…………to attend the After School Drumming Program commencing on Friday 11th May 2018. I enclose $60 as payment for the 6 week course. Signed........................................parent/caregiver Date..............................

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