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W h a t ’ s H a p p e n i n g a t M i l g a t e

No 15/13 – 20 September, 2013

DANGER KIDS

Milgate Musical Spectacular!

END OF TERM 3 – TODAY Assembly at 1.50pm. Students are dismissed early at 2.30pm.

DIARY DATES 2013 TERM 3 MONDAY 15 JULY – FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

Fri 20 Sep Last Day of Term [early dismissal 2.30pm]

TERM 4 MONDAY 7 OCTOBER – FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER

Mon 7 Oct WORLD TEACHER’S DAY [Sat 5 Oct]

Mon 7 Oct NO Assembly today [now on Tue 8 Oct]

Tue 8 Oct Assembly [9am]

Wed 9 Oct Year 1 – Incursion – CSIRO [9am – 12noon]

Thu 10 – Fri 11 Oct Year 2 – Camp [OASIS]

Tue 15 Oct School Council Sub-Committee Meetings [6.30pm]

Wed 16 Oct NATIONAL NUDE FOOD DAY - Picnic lunch with Milgate Mates

Wed 16 Oct Prep Transition [9.15 – 10.30am for Preps starting in 2014]

Thu 17 Oct Year 4 – Excursion – National Art Gallery

Fri 18 Oct Environmental Leaders - Excursion [Yrs 4 – 6]

Fri 18 – Sat 19 Oct Year 1 – Sleepover [in Stadium]

Mon 21 Oct Parent Information Session – iPads [7pm]

Tue 22 Oct School Council Meeting [7pm]

Thu 24 Oct Maths Talent Quest [MTQ] Awards Ceremony

Fri 25 Oct Year 6 – transition visit from EDSC

Fri 25 Oct Prep Transition [9.15 – 10.30am for Preps starting in 2014]

Tue 29 Oct Year 6 – Graduation Photo [9.00am]

Wed 30 Oct Prep Transition [9.15 – 10.30am for Preps starting in 2014]

Fri 1 Nov Skip-a-thon

Tue 5 Nov PUBLIC HOLIDAY – Melbourne Cup Day

Fri 8 Nov Year 2 – Excursion - MC²

Fri 8 Nov Prep Transition [9.15 – 10.30am for Preps starting in 2014]

FULL LIST OF DIARY DATES FOR TERM 4 AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE

Fri 20 Dec Last Day of Term/2013 [early dismissal 1.00pm]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

This will be the last newsletter for Term 3. It has been a fantastic term with many learning opportunities

for students. Thank you to all staff, students and parents for a great term of learning, sporting

achievements, academic achievements, musical / art achievements – it has been an excellent team

effort from all in the Milgate school community.

This week the Year 5 and 6 musical ‘Danger Kids’ was performed at the Doncaster Secondary College

Performing Arts Theatre on Monday 16 September and Tuesday 17 September. It was an outstanding

performance with many of our students showing their talents. We have some very talented singers,

dancers and actors who performed very well. Well done to all students. Thank you to Jenny Batten

who produced and directed the musical. Also thank you to the Year 5 and 6 teachers – Karlie Gooding,

Fiona Bashford, Jasmine Cergol, David Mander, Krissy Wong and Claire Harvey-Beavis who have also

worked hard training the students and assisting Jenny Batten in many areas of the production. Thank

you to Judy Gallagher and the Year 5 and 6 students who provided the props and the fantastic

projected backdrops which added to the performance. Thank you also to Diana Liew for her assistance

and to the Education Support staff – Alex Gaythorpe, Paula Botha, Pam Kemp, Julie Austin and Judy

Hearn. There were also other staff who assisted on the nights with makeup, etc. Congratulations to

everyone for a fantastic production – another great team effort.

Coming up early next term are the Year 2 Camp at Oasis Camp in Mount Evelyn, on Thursday 10

October and Friday 11 October, and the Year 1 Sleepover in the stadium on Friday 18 October and

Saturday 19 October. Students are looking forward to these special events.

ONE TO ONE IPAD PROGRAM FOR 2014 YEAR 3 AND 5 STUDENTS PARENT MEETING ON MONDAY 21 OCTOBER AT 7PM In 2014, all Year 3 and 5 students will require their own iPad provided by parents to use at school as

part of the learning program. The students who have their own iPads this year will continue to use them

each year as they progress through the school. There will be a meeting for all 2013 Year 2 and Year 4

parents on Monday 21 October at 7pm. At this meeting information will be provided about the one to

one iPad program, expectations, protocols, use and the educational program. Parents will also have an

opportunity to ask questions. A notice will be sent home at the beginning of Term 4 with details of the

meeting and documents relating to the iPad program.

CHINESE STUDENT VISIT – MONDAY 7 OCTOBER – FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER All is in place for the visit to Milgate of 12 students and 6 teachers from our sister school in China-

Beijing Kindergarten and Experimental Primary School of Beijing Normal University. The Milgate PS

host families have made contact with their Chinese host students, and their families, and all are looking

forward to the experience. Two of the teachers, who will be visiting Milgate, teach in the Kindergarten in

Beijing and they will be spending a day at Catjump Preschool so they can experience an Australian

kindergarten. The students and teachers will arrive on Monday 7 October at approximately 3:30pm.

Each day the Chinese students and teachers will spend time in Milgate PS classrooms learning about

education in Australia. Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to assist, during the week,

interpreting for our visitors and also with providing lunches for the Chinese teachers.

Please note that for the first week next Term there will be NO assembly on the Monday (7 October)

but assembly will be on Tuesday (8 October) at 9am instead. This is because we want to welcome

our Chinese visitors and they are only arriving on Monday afternoon at about 3:30pm. From Week 2

next term we will return to the normal time for assemblies on Mondays at 3:00pm.

We wish everyone in the school community a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday and look forward to

seeing everyone returning in Term 4 ready for another fantastic term of learning at Milgate PS.

Debbie Mierisch

Principal

PREP ENROLMENTS FOR 2014 We are still accepting Prep enrolments for 2014.

Interested parents can book a school tour with our Principal - Debbie Mierisch or Assistant Principal - Mark Roberts, please contact our Office to arrange.

For sibling enrolments please come by the Office for an enrolment form

or download it from our school website.

PE / OUTDOOR EDUCATION NEWS

UPCOMING SPORTING EVENTS 2013

Thu 10 Oct Manningham Division Athletics [selected Yr 3 – 6 students]

Thu 17 Oct Eastern Regional Athletics [selected Yr 3- 6 students]

Mon 21 Oct Templestowe District Basketball Round Robin [Bulleen – for selected students]

Thu 24 Oct Templestowe District Volleyball Round Robin [Milgate Stadium – selected students]

Thu 24 Oct Regional Hooptime [Nunawading Basketball Stadium – All Star Girls team]

SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS Congratulations to all the students who competed at the Templestowe District Athletics on Monday 16th

September at George Street Athletics Track. There were many outstanding performances on Monday

and all the students were a credit to Milgate. In particular I would like to congratulate the following

students who will now compete at the Manningham Division Athletics Championships on Thursday 10th

October: Will P, Jarryd W, Adam H, Asher L, Max T, Alana M, Abbey C, Petra E & Brenda K.

If you wish to know more about how you could help out with any aspect of the PE/Outdoor Learning

Program, please contact James Will at school or have a look at the Physical Education Handbook on

the Milgate PS website under the Notices section.

James Will PE/Outdoor Learning Coordinator

NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS

The Doncaster Police have received feedback from schools within Manningham regarding traffic related

issue zones during drop-off and pick-up times.

In order to address the concerns raised, Police will be conducting and focusing on school zones at the

commencement of next term. Police will be targeting speeding, compliance with traffic signs, mobile

phones and seatbelt offences. Attention will also be paid to the behaviour of pedestrians and cyclists.

In working with the community to provide safe School Zones, this will be a high visibility zero tolerance

operation.

Term 3 Prep Inquiry - Our Co-operative Community

Fire Fighters Andy, Sally and Mike brought their fire truck to Milgate and showed us

their special tools and safety gear. They also taught us about ‘good fires’ and ‘bad fires’ and how to keep ourselves safe around fires. We were able to climb aboard the truck and we even got a little bit wet from the powerful

hose! It was fabulous!

Eva from the Responsible Pet Ownership Program came with her dog Marli to teach us

how to stay safe around dogs. We joined in with her songs and actions.

MAC AT MILGATE – our dog in training for ‘Dogs for Kids with Disabilities’

During this term and until he is 12 months old a black Labrador called Mac

has been visiting some classrooms within the school. Mac is not a normal pet,

he is a dog that will work will children who have disabilities. When he is 12

months old he will be trained to work with a child who has either autism, an

intellectual or physical disability or who has learning difficulties.

Mac and some of his other friends also working for ‘Dogs for Kids with

Disabilities’ will be at the Collingwood Children’s Farm on Friday the 4th of

October. So please come and see Mac and his friends and get a photo with

them.

Visit http://www.dogsforkidswithdisabilities.com/Events.html for further details

or view the flyer that came home on Thursday. Hope to see you there.

ACTIVITIES AT MILGATE – TERM 4

Basketball Milgate Community Basketball for students in Years 1 - 6. $30 registration | $30 for basketball top Enrolment forms available at the Office.

Chess Club

MONDAYS 3.30 to 4.30pm in Library 11 week program | $9.50 per lesson OR $104.50 for term Enrolment form - Office | www.milgateps.vic.edu.au [Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities] | www.chessideas.com.au

Formosa Chinese School

SATURDAYS 9.45am – 12.30pm or 10am – 12noon for 2yo Playgroup Please contact Vicki Shue (Principal) on 0413 049 985 or principal@formosa.org.au.

Hip Hop/ Zumba

FRIDAY lunchtime for students in Years 1 – 6 9 week program | $80 [First trial class FREE] Enrolment form - Office | www.milgateps.vic.edu.au [Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities] Enquiries - Rebecca 0403 241 480 | randtbarton@bigpond.com.au

Kelly Sports (Prep to Yr 4)

Super Summer Sports TUESDAY 3.40 - 4.40pm Enrolment form - Office | www.milgateps.vic.edu.au [Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities]

Gym Fun WEDNESDAY 12.50 - 1.50pm Enrolment form - Office | www.milgateps.vic.edu.au [Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities]

Musical Inspiration

Music lessons available for trumpet, drums, saxophone, clarinet, flute, keyboard/piano, violin, cello, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar and singing. Lessons rotate during school time. Enrolment form - Office | www.milgateps.vic.edu.au [Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities]

Tennis WEDNESDAY lunchtime $80 | All equipment supplied | FREE tennis racquet & Hot Shots t-shirt for all NEW enrolments | Commencing Week 2 12.50 – 1.20pm Years 2 to 6 1.20 – 1.50pm Prep & Year 1 Enrolment form - Office | www.milgateps.vic.edu.au [Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities] Enquiries - Craig 0488 722 538 | info@thetennisguru.com.au | www.thetennisguru.com.au

WiseOnes

The Science of Being a Naturalist 8 week program | Commencing Mon 14 Oct | Cost $220 This program is available for qualified students in Year 1 - 6. Enrolment - Office | www.milgateps.vic.edu.au [Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities]

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C OM M U N I T Y N E W S Please see our Community Noticeboard (located opposite the Art room) for any interesting community events. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) does not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) or Milgate Primary School for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN BASKETBALL Doncaster Basketball Club Details: Saturday basketball for the upcoming Summer season 2013/2014. New players are welcome! Contact: Pam Meddings 9841 7222 | 0418 617 682 | pimeddings@optusnet.com.au

CRICKET St David’s Cricket Club Details: Season commencing in October | NEW junior players of all ages and abilities welcome. Milo

in2CRICKET [5-9 years – Friday nights] and Juniors [Under 10|12|14|16’s Fri night or Sat morning]. FREE subscriptions this season for all NEW junior players in U10 to U16 teams.

Contact: www.stdavidscc.com.au – click on the ‘Juniors & Milo’ link

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS Cooking Details: 23 – 27 Sep [$33 per session] and 30 Sep – 4 Oct [$35 per session] Venue: Ss. Peter and Paul Hall, 23 Leeds St, Doncaster East Contact: Nadia 0417 363 177 | www.kidscucina.com.au

Cricket Expo Details: Tue 24 Sep 10am – 1pm for all boys and girls to enjoy FREE activities. Venues: Bayswater Park #2 [King St & Mountain Hwy, Bayswater] OR

Box Hill City Oval [Cnr Middleborough Rd and Whitehorse Rd] Contact: www.playcricket.com.au

Footy Camps Australia Details: 26 & 27 Sep [9am – 3pm] | $60 per day OR $100 for two days. Limited places – register today! Venue: Montmorency Football & Netball Club, 93 Para Road, Montmorency Contact: www.footycamps.com.au | 1300 562 571

Kelly Sports Details: Mon 23 Sep – Wed 2 Oct [8am – 4.30pm everyday] for children aged 4 – 12 at St Charles

Borromeo PS. $50 – 1 Day | $90 – 2 Days | $35/day for 3 or more days. Family discount available. Contact: David 0414 381 368 | davidkight@kellysports.com.au Website: www.kellysports.com.au/zone/templestowe

Netball Camps Australia Details: 3 & 4 Oct [9am – 3pm] | $60 per day OR $100 for two days. Limited places – register today! Venue: Trinity Grammar School, 60 Wellington Street, Kew Contact: www.netballcamps.com.au | 1300 562 571

Tennis Slamin Tennis Details: Week 1 - Tues. Sept 14th to Thurs Sept 26th | Week 2 - Tues. Oct 1st to Thurs Oct 3rd

Junior Clinic - 1:00-2:30pm | Squad Training - 2:30-4:00pm $30.00 - individual days | $75.00 - all three days.

Contact: Vicky Lee (Head Coach) 0403 129 648 | vicky@slamin.com.au | www.slamin.com.au

Warrandyte Tennis Club Details: 24 – 26 Sep and 1 – 3 Oct [students can do 1, 2, etc or all sessions]

Morning Clinics [Ages 5 - 18] | Afternoon Competitions OR Full Day Clinics & Comps[Ages 7 - 18] Contact: 0488 722 538 | info@thetennisguru.com.au | www.thetennisguru.com.au

C OM M U N I T Y N E W S ( Cont ’ d )

SOCCER Grasshopper Soccer Details: 8 week program | Starts Week 2 of Term 4 | Classes for ages 2 to 12 | Venues: Doncaster East – EDSC, 20 George St OR Donvale – Manningham DISC, 360 Springvale Rd Contact: www.grasshoppersoccer.com.au | 1300 353 225

FOR PARENTS / CARERS WHAT’S ON Manningham Farmer’s Produce Market When: Sun 22 Sep [8am – 1pm] Venue: Carpark of The Manningham, 1 Thompsons Rd, Bulleen Details: Buy direct from growers. Stall holders include: seasonal fruit and vegetables, meat, pasta,

cheeses, nuts, eggs, dried fruits, honey, jams, mustards, bread, cakes, olive oil, pate, pesto, sauces, spices, fresh flowers, plants and herbs. There is a spot for a hot drink, or a sausage in bread (with or without onion), and you are welcome to bring your pooch (but please bring them on a lead).

Each student receives a certificate from their teacher detailing the reason for their award.

Congratulations to these students on their efforts!

MILGATE ACHIEVERS 2013

TERM 3 Week 8 Week 9

Prep CJ Albert Eammon W

Prep JP Justin Victoria M

Prep MT Ruby E Shakira H | Zac R

Prep PM Sarosh L Keira | Ishi

1LS Molly N Peter X

1SB Rachel L Marty P

2PK Matthew B Brianna H

2SL Yash L Jayde P

2WH Stevaan A Nathan W

34B Mahaliah N | George CJ Ashwina K | Antonio L

3AK Abbey G Matthew P

3TW Sophie T Whole Class

4AA Max T Kirstie S

4LH Lucas T Ellie

4RW Azbije Z | Joshua T Jessica M

5CH Winson A Whole Class

5DM Jessica M Adam W

5KW Aidan Whole Class

6FB Hassaan I James T

6JC Hayley L Sarah Y

6KG Toby N Mahnoor A

ART Olivia T [34B] Kosta M [2SL]

LOTE Tyler H [3AK] Tehya L [Prep MT]

MUSIC Hoong Sheng T [5DM] Peter X [1LS]

PE Stanley A [6FB] Petra E [4AA]