Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Margan Restaurant Excursion The excursion to Margan’s Restaurant Garden was a great success. The children came back extremely excited as did the staff that were lucky enough to go on this excursion. The children were involved in a variety of activities and came back to school with some tasty vegetables. We used these vegetables in our cooking the next day. Parent Helpers We have been fortunate enough to receive a grant from NSW Minerals Council and Peabody Energy who have given us $1000 to support our sustainability program which includes our Kitchen Garden program and the costs for building the pizza oven. Representatives came out today to present the donation to us and have a look at the wonderful work we are doing at Milbrodale. I would like to thank the NSW Minerals Council and Peabody Energy for supporting our school. Intensive Swimming- Don’t Forget The students will have the opportunity to participate in an intensive swimming program again this year. We would like to thank Bulga Underground Coal- Glencore for sponsoring this program and providing the entry fee and paying the bus expenses for this program. The children will be travelling to Singleton Gym and Swim each day from Monday 25

th November to

Friday 29th

November. We will be leaving Milbrodale School at 11:30am and returning by 3pm. The children will have two lessons each day with a short break in between the lessons. There will be no opportunity for the children to buy anything at the pool until the Friday as we are on a tight time frame to get the students back to school by 3pm. Please encourage your child to practice getting dressed quickly as this is what takes the most time on the day.

The Big Draw

As part of Singletons Place making community we have the opportunity to be involved in the Big Draw. On Wed 11

th Dec the students will get to work with an artist to

create their own special place within the community. The day will include the chance to paint a design on a banner that will be displayed at Singleton Visitor Centre over the Christmas holidays. Please find attached a publicity consent form to be completed and returned to the school.

Milbrodale Matters

Issue 25 Term 4 Week 7 November 20 2013

Milbrodale Public School 2615 Putty Road

MILBRODALE NSW 2330

T: (02) 6574 5163

F: (02) 6574 5201

E: milbrodale-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

W: milbrodale-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

School Calendar

Date Event

Mon 25th

Nov Student Banking CANTEEN – Lunch only , recess to be provided from home

Mon 25th

Nov to Fri 29

th Nov

Swim School @ Singleton Gym & Swim, leave 11.30am, return 3pm

Tues 26th

Nov Song Room @ Milbrodale 9.30am

Mon 2nd

Dec Canteen Student Banking Kinder Orientation (3 of 4)

Wed 4th

Dec HOMEWORK due Year 6/7 Orientation Day

Fri 6th

Dec BIKE DAY

Wed 11th

Dec The Big Draw @ Milbrodale school

Mon 9th

Dec Canteen Student Banking 3.15pm last P&C for 2013 Kinder Orientation (4 of 4)

Fri 13th

Dec 5pm Presentation Night at school

Mon 16th

Dec Year 6 Fun Day – venue to be decided

Wed 18th

Dec Last student day for 2013 HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Student Arrivals I would just like to clear up any confusion from the last newsletter regarding students arriving at school. There is a staff member actively on playground duty from 8:30am each day. The students need to arrive at school after 8:30am and before 9:00am to ensure they are ready to start the school day at 9:00am. Thank you for your understanding. Year 7 2014 Orientation Day On Wednesday 4

th December 2013 the Year 6 students

moving into Year 7 in 2014 are invited to an orientation day at Singleton High School. The day is a great opportunity for the students to meet new people and learn about how the High School operates as well as meeting the Year 7 Year Advisors. The clothing shop will be open on this day. Regards

Kristen Kime

Milbrodale Public School

Canteen roster Term 4 2013

DATE NAME

14th Oct Narelle

21st Oct Sue

28th Oct Narelle

4th Nov Narelle

11th Nov Narelle

18th Nov Narelle

25th Nov Lunch only 11am - Sue

2nd Dec Sue

9th Dec Tricia

16th Dec No Canteen

Year 6 Fun Day

P&C News

Canteen Roster Thank you to all the helpers in the canteen this term. All help is appreciated. Next Meeting Mon 9th Dec, 3.15pm. All welcome. Christmas Raffle A beautiful porcelain doll has been donated for our Christmas raffle, along with a jewellery box and perfume. Further donations will be appreciated. Tickets were sent home with the last newsletter. Tickets can be returned to school when sold, or by Presentation night.

Christmas Carols at the Heights Sat 7

th December 5.30-9pm

Further details on noticeboard on Admin verandah

Please check the Admin noticeboard for

promotions and happenings.

Margan Kitchen Garden excursion with Mrs Barnes

Last week we had the pleasure of visiting the Margan Kitchen Garden, just

down the road from our school. It proved to be a valuable learning

experience. Pat, the gardener had some lessons set up and we learnt how to

pot up plants and take cuttings from rosemary. The children were treated as

very special visitors on the day. The garden was very extensive and provided

great examples of what we could do in our own school garden one day.

We were particularly proud of the children on this excursion; their behaviour was outstanding .They asked really great questions

and also loved telling Pat about their own garden at home and at school.

The children were keen to write about their visit when they got back to their school. There is something so inspiring about an

excursion like this that leads the children to extend their writing and imagination even further. The students wrote some great

recounts, after a lesson on using adjectives in their writing to make their writing more interesting. The results of their descriptive

writing are below:

Stories from Milbrodale Students about the visit to Margan Restaurant Garden:

We saw a ginormous garden. I had to scavenger hunt for food. I wish I had a bird’s eye view of this garden.- Matthew

On Wednesday the 13th

of November, we went to Margan’s Garden. It was enormous and it had delicious food.

It was a very beautiful feeling, I felt so fresh. It was a great feeling to have! It was lovely and peaceful there. It was a very pretty

and friendly feeling to go to Margan’s garden.

The lady had chooks and they were very nice and strong chooks. We collected some runny and smooth eggs. We accidently

dropped some but the lady was very lovely and said,’ that’s okay. ‘We got to pick some sweet, spicy and healthy food out of her

garden. Her name was Pat and she was very lovely. -Jasmine

On the 13th

of November we went to Pat’s garden, which was so, so, so, so beautiful. We planted big seeds. Pat was a lovely

lady. We picked spuds and carrots, which are called ‘circle carrots’, and red radishes. She had lots of strawberries, when I got

there. It was peaceful and great.

She had lots of strawberries, when I got there. We collected the eggs and there was a clucky chook.-Maddison

I went to Pat’s garden. It was pretty. I saw an enormous vegetable patch. -Amalie

The ants bit me and I screamed. I collected food. I collected potatoes and carrot and radishes and asparagus. It looked yummy

and the garden was BIG! -William

I was going to the garden. I saw the owner going over to the garden. I picked some of

the vegetables. I picked a potato. I also picked a radish. The radishes are pink. – Olivia

There was a carrot what looked like a radish. I got some potatoes out of the ground. I

wish that I was a bird and I had a bird’s eye view. – Aaron

The potatoes were gigantic- Travis

Potatoes, carrots are hard and are dirty. They live in the soil. – Logan

Milbrodale Public School

Canteen Menu 2013

LUNCH

Chicken Chipees (6) $1.50

Chicken Chipees (12) $3.00

Meat Pie $2.20

Sausage Roll $1.70

Ham & Cheese Sandwich $2.50

SNACKS

Naturals Lollies $0.60

JJ’S Snacks $0.60

Rice Sticks (cheese) $0.60

Noodle Snacks $0.60

Popcorn $0.50

Apple or Banana Muffin $0.80

Frozen Go-gurt $0.80

Frozen Fruit Tubes $0.50

DRINKS

Popper Juices (assorted flavours) $0.70

LOL – Raspberry, Tropical or Black Current $1.30

Milk Poppers – Chocolate or Strawberry $1.20

*Hot Food Items will only be served at lunch.

*Please write child’s name and order on paper bag and place money inside bag (please use separate bag

for lunch and recess).

* As stock is running down to the end of the year, if a product isn’t available your child

will be asked to choose an alternative item.

at 30/10/13

Singleton Mobile Preschool

Enrollments Now Open

Singleton Mobile Preschool is currently seeking

enrollments for 2014. Taking this opportunity will give

your children the advantage of a local preschool

education within your local community. We are currently

seeking enrollments in the Mitchell’s Flat, Broke and Mt

Olive area.

We cater for children 3-5 years of age and our hours

of operation are 9am-3pm during school terms.

We are also seeking expressions of

interest in the

Bulga/Milbrodale/Kirkton/Singleton

area. If you have children between 3-5 years of age and are

interested in attending this service in this area please contact Cassi Hill on chill@singleton.nsw.gov.au or 65732000.

We will consider 2 year olds if there is a need in this area.

For Year 6 students only

Singleton High School

Extends an invitation for you to attend

Year 6/7 Orientation Day

on

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

from 9.30am to 2.15pm

Students will meet in East Quad on arrival.

Please bring food and drinks for recess and lunch or use the school canteen. Hot food can

be ordered from the canteen in the morning.

Students will be organised into their Year 7 classes and will participate in a range of

activites to get to know each other and the high school.

Parents/carers are welcome to attend the Orientation Morning and are invited to stay for

Morning Tea as well as to talk to staff.

The Uniform Shop will also be open on the day

(The day’s schedule will be forwarded closer to the date)

For further information, please contact Vicki Neech (Transition Coordinator) or

Year Advisers – Leanne Mullen & Margaret Bagnall

Singleton High School – Ph: 0265 711 199