Term 2 Week 5 Tuesday 28th May 2019.

Recognising Our Great Students Congratulations to the following students who received merit awards at yesterday’s K-6 Assembly: Bronze: Henry, Lee, Daisy Silver: Sebastian, Jax, Darragh Gold: Ava, Charlize, Lakeisha, Jake, Anthony,

Hayley, Ruby, Zoe, Jesse, Riley Gold Bar 1: Jamie Gold Bar 2: Olivia

SRC Mufti Day The first fundraising event from the SRC is Sports Colours Day. This will be held this Wednesday 29

th May to help

raise funds for another recycled plastics outdoor setting. The students can dress up in their favourite sporting team colours or local weekend team uniforms. The SRC is asking all students who participate in this fundraiser to donate a gold coin (or more if you are feeling generous).

Multicultural Public Speaking Competition Milton Public School’s Multicultural Speaking Competition was held for Stage 3 students today. They delivered their speeches clearly and confidently. Well done to Dan, Sydney, Jaime, Sienna, Maya H and Maya J. On Thursday morning Piper, Natalie, Lillian and Jaya from Stage 2 will present their speeches. After the speeches students will have a short time to prepare and then deliver their impromptu speeches. Two students from each Stage will be chosen to represent the school at the Local Final on Thursday 20th June at Sussex Inlet Public School. This will be mentioned in next week’s newsletter. Good luck to all these competitors.

Woolworth's Earn and Learn Stickers If you happen to be shopping at Woolworth's Ulladulla, please collect the 'Earn and Learn Stickers' each time you shop and either place them in the Milton Public School Sticker Box at the store or the students can bring them to school and place them on the sticker chart or in our box in the office. You can collect stickers right through Mary and June. These stickers can be converted into points and then our SRC will choose science and sports equipment to support our programs here at school. It is a terrific initiative and we thank you for supporting our school.

Milton Public School Thomas Street (PO Box 111) Milton NSW 2538 Phone: (02) 44551504 (02) 44551433 Fax: (02) 44540456

www.milton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY

SRC Mufti Day

PSSA Rugby League Knock Out—now at Mollymook Oval

Tennis Coaching—6R, 4-6S, 4/5M

Kindergarten 2020 Walk around the School THURSDAY

Multicultural Public Speaking Year 3-4 School Finals

Tennis Coaching—5/6T, 6C FRIDAY

AFL Paul Kelly Cup

Stage Assemblies : K-2—12:20pm Years 3-4—1:55pm Year 5-6—10:40am MONDAY

K-6 Assembly TUESDAY

School Banking—Bendigo Bank

Tennis Coaching—5C

Eisteddfod—Verse Speaking 5/6T, 4T, 6C and 6E

Shoalhaven Eisteddfod—Individual Verse Speaking and Poem for Two

COMING EVENTS

Tennis Coaching Sessions 4A, 4T, 5C, 5W, 5Y 4th June—4th July

Regional Cross Country

Championship Friday 7th June

Year 5 Mogo Goldfield Excursion

Wednesday 12th June

Thought of the Week If it doesn’t challenge you, it will not change you.

Tamika L Sims

Shaolhaven Eisteddfod Updates On Tuesday 4

th June four of our Primary classes (5/6T, 4T,

6C and 6E) will be performing in the Verse Speaking Section of the Shoalhaven Eisteddfod. This competition will be held at the Nowra City Church, McMahons Road, North Nowra. In addition to these classes a number of our students will be performing a poem for two or an individual poem on their own. We wish them very good luck and clear articulation on the day. A huge CONGRATULATIONS to both our choirs, especially the Infants Choir who came second in the Shoalhaven Eisteddfod last Thursday in Nowra. All of our students performed beautifully and displayed excellent Milton Public School behaviour throughout the day, something they should all feel very proud of. We would like to thank Mrs Hicks, Mrs Cooney, Ms Elenius and Mrs Taffs for their dedication towards bringing our students to this event. We would also like to acknowledge all staff who have supported our participation by being flexible and understanding during rehearsals. Well done singers!

Congratulations to Grace Grace, in year 5 is celebrating her success at the Shoalhaven Eisteddfod after gaining two first place medallions and two highly commended in the vocal competition. She placed first in the 10 years Vocal category, first in Pop or Country Song 12 years and under, gained Highly Commended in Song from a Musical or Movie 12 years and under, and Highly Commended in Song in Costume from a show or musical 12 years and under. What an amazing effort to be so successful in so many different vocal categories. You are the voice!

War on Waste: WOW! This week's fabulous Warriors are: Staffroom: Mia, Chloe, Abi, Chloe Compost: Chilli, Bo, Ruby, Eden, Mia, Jack, Adam Return and Earn: Bahlie, Ava, Evie, Taz, Jemima, Jasper Soft Plastic: Charlie, Grace, Clancy, Suvi, April, Skye

Kindergarten 2020 Enrolments Milton Public School is now taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2020. If you have a child who will be enrolling in Kindergarten for 2020 or you know of someone who does, please complete the Expression of Interest form available from Pre-schools, the school office or go to milton-p.school @det.nsw.edu.au and follow the links.

Tennis Knockout – Round 3 Win Last Thursday the MPS Tennis team travelled to Narooma to play against arch-rivals, Merimbula PS. After the four singles matches, Milton were up 3 sets to one. Thomas, William and Claire all winning their singles matches 6 to 0. Maggie fought hard to narrowly lose 6 to 4. Milton were far too strong in the mixed doubles. Both Tom and Maggie, and Will and Claire won their sets easily 6 to 1. Tom and Will were a formidable pair winning 6 to 1 in the boy’s doubles whilst the girls fought hard and were unlucky not to win their doubles match; losing 6 to 5. The students from both schools were fantastic sports and really played with great spirit and respect for each other’s abilities. Milton will now go into the semi-final of the South Coast against the strong Illaroo Road PS in the coming weeks. We wish them great luck!

Storyfest 2019 Milton Public School has been invited to participate in Milton Mollymook Ulladulla Storyfest 2019. As part of this program to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, a number of authors and shows will be coming to Milton School from 17th June. Every student from Kindergarten to Year 6 will be invited to participate in a variety of events that include an exciting line up of Australian renowned authors including Leigh Hobbs and Katrina Nannestad. Below is a schedule of events for each grade. Notes will be sent out shortly with costing and more information Kindergarten – Wednesday 19th June 10:00 – 11:00am. Olivia and Grug Storytime. Children will be treated to a special storytime event with favourite characters Olivia and Grug. Years 1-4 Friday 21st June 10:00 – 11:00am. Telling stories through pictures Leigh Hobbs. Bestselling Author and Children's Laureate, Leigh Hobbs shows how to tell stories through pictures using his favourite character Mr Chicken and his new book Mr Chicken All Over Australia. Years 3-6 Thursday 20th June (Time: TBA) Katrina Nannestad Award-winning author Katrina Nannestad will have kids rolling in the aisles with her hilarious heart-warming tales. Years 5- 6 Thursday 20th June 10:00am-11:00am. Harry Potter festival event. Explore the magical world of the Harry Potter books with Professor Frankie Falconette, as she brings to life the characters, creatures and adventures from J.K. Rowling’s bestselling series. Includes dress up competition and children can bring their own Harry Potter books for the Professor to stamp with her exclusive stamp. (Only Harry Potter show officially sanctioned by J.K. Rowling.) Storyfest Workshop Years 1-4 Friday 21

st June 11:45am – 12:45pm (25

students only) Creative Workshop with Leigh Hobbs. Unleash your inner creativity using words and pictures in this fun-filled workshop. Book Signing Harbour Bookshop have created a pre-order form for any parents who wish to buy books for their child to have signed on the day. Details will come home with permission notes.

Science Club So far in science club, students have discovered the forces behind energy. Recently the students conducted science experiments demonstrating wave energy...and then they were able to eat the lollies...Yummo!

The Reading Hub Mrs Goodchild has successfully created a reading hub for kindy and year 1 students before school, three days a week in her classroom. Year 6 student leaders have been trained and are supporting many, many students to practice their reading and play sight word and sound games. What a super idea Mrs G. Young students getting literacy support, older kids developing leadership skills and all kids developing strong relationships and getting in out of the cold. Brilliant work!!

Lost and Found Many small items are handed into the office—wallets, glasses, small toys, vouchers etc. Where names can be found, these items are returned but all others are left waiting for their owner to come and collect. If you or your child has lost an item at school, please come and check at the office to see if one of these small valuables may belong to you.

Genuinely seek your child’s opinion on something. Show that you value their thoughts by paying attention and discussing their ideas. Encourage your child’s creativity – it could be creating a new bike jump, an artwork, a racetrack idea… Work with them. Value their efforts, take photos and share the moment with family and friends. Tell your child something about them that is special or a talent they have. Encourage them as often as possible. If you would like to know more about the Fathering Project, please visit the website https://thefatheringproject.org/event/community-launch-milton-ulladulla-apex-dads-group-nsw/ or for more details visit www.thefatheringproject.org/dads-groups or become a member – for free tips and advice.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Wednesday 29/5 Nicole Helper Needed Thursday 30/5 Julian Christian Friday 31/5 Christian Leah Helper Needed Monday 3/6 Steph Jen S Tuesday 4/6 Helper Needed Helper Needed

This week’s special at the canteen

Garlic Bread

70c Available at recess and/or in your lunch order.

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

Learning Labs in the next school holidays Little and Early Learning Labs is an enrichment program designed for students who are excelling in their area of interest within their year group, and are seeking a challenging and fun experience during the school holidays. All workshops are held over one (mini-labs) or two days at the University of Wollongong and are presented by teachers with specialist training or a specific interest in gifted education. For more details on how to apply go to the website www.uow.info/learninglabs.

It is extremely important, for the safety of all children, that parents and care givers ensure children alight from the rear footpath side door of the car and use the children’s crossing when using the Kiss and Drop zone.

ALL ABOARD FOR ANYTHING GOES A talented bunch of Milton Public School students is ready to tread the boards and light up the stage for this year’s Milton Follies production, Anything Goes Junior. Students will be singing and dancing their way through this fabulous musical with the help of show choreographer and MPS teacher Ash Howes. Families are invited to come and watch the show from from May 31 till June 9 at the Milton Theatre. Tickets are available from AKWA Surf in Milton or miltonfollies.org

A walk around Milton Public School will be held tomorrow Wednesday 29th May from 10:00-11:00am. Please register your attendance at www.schoolinterviews.com.au and use code enrd9. Deputy Principal, Mel Blondinau, will meet parents and children outside the office at 10:00am

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