Term 4 Week 10 Tuesday 18th December 2018

Recognising Our Great Students Congratulations to the following students who received merit awards at yesterday’s K-6 Assembly: Gold Bar 3: Flo, Tiahna, Maya, Freya, Byron, Noah,

Chloe, Mia

Vice-Captains and Prefects for 2019 Announced Congratulations to the newly elected vice-captains and prefects for 2019. After a thorough process of nominations, election speeches and voting it is with great pleasure that we announce the Leadership Team for 2019 as follows; Captains: Jack and Annabelle Vice Captains: Cameron, Sam, Emily and Maggie Prefects: Laine and Lucas

Year 6 Graduation On Monday Year 6 had their annual Graduation Assembly. It was an amazing event, highlighted by students receiving their Year 6 Yearbook, awesome music and a hilariously cute slideshow of Kinder v Year 6 days. Senior students also had a wonderful time at the Senior Social last Tuesday.

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

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY

Last day of school for 2018

COMING EVENTS

Students Years 1—6 2019 return to school

Wednesday 30th January

Day One 2019 Wednesday, 30

th January 2019

Before school on Wednesday 30th January, students in years 1 and 2 (2019) will place their bags outside the hall in the canteen COLA and stay in the silver seat area until assembly. Students in years 3-6 (2019) will place their bags in the Upper COLA and stay in the COLA or quadrangle until assembly. We will start with a whole school assembly in the hall with all children years 1-6 sitting in their 2018 places. After assembly, students will collect their bags and break off in year groups listed below: Year 1 - to silver seats area Year 2 - to Canteen COLA Year 3 - to Bus Shelter Year 4 - to Grassy area at the top Quad (or Library if inclement weather) Year 5 - to Eastern end of COLA Year 6 - to Western end of COLA Please note we do not form 2019 classes this first week of school to allow for enrolment numbers to settle.

3-6 Swimming Carnival Tuesday 5th February

All staff at Milton Public School would like to thank our wonderful Milton community for the support you have provided through 2018. We wish you a fabulous Christmas and a safe and happy 2019. We look forward to continuing to work with you towards ensuring that every Milton Public School student is given every opportunity to excel in the broad curriculum that we offer. Enjoy what ever time you have away from the normal grind of life to reconnect with your family in this special time of the year. Merry Christmas everyone.

Gold Bar 3 for Flo F antastic L eader O utstanding R ole Model E xemplary N ice C ourageous E mpathetic Flo is the most dedicated student she applies herself to everything she undertakes and gives a 100% effort. Flo is an outstanding student and class member. She is always encouraging, friendly and supportive. She is an amazing artist. Although Flo has only been at Milton a short time she has achieved so much as a peer, a classmate, nominee and a student councillor. She has also been in choir, eisteddfod and peace poster awardee. She is an amazing person. She has done so much for the environment and is such a nurturing person. If there is anyone at Milton Public School deserving of their Gold Bar 3 it should be Florence. By Byron

GOLD BAR 3 for MAYA Maya, what an amazing person. You definitely deserve your Gold Bar 3. You are welcoming, kind, hardworking and an all-round amazing student and the list goes on. Maya has completed and participated in every school event imaginable. Cricket, soccer, donating to the fire station, choir / eisteddfod and much, much more. Maya, you have worked so hard to achieve this and it is an honour to know you. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! You will go far. By Flo & Amali

FREYA GOLD BAR 3 You are totally worthy of this award. You are kind, caring, and helpful and definitely follow the rules. I would never in my whole lifetime be able to achieve such a big award. You have been a kind person since the very moment I met you. By Luca Your outstanding classwork, great personality, awesome achievements, and other annoyingly fantastic extra little quirks. You could have maybe, possibly, have totally won everyone over with your sheer MAJISTICALNESS. (Pronunced: ma-jist-i-kal-ness) Throughout your schooling career you have taken part in many extracurricular activities. You did a great job in Ukulele Band, Choir, Amigos, and Netball It pains me to say it but, you’ve earned it, and are officially a person who deserves their Gold Bar 3! By: Chloe

Gold Bar 3 for Byron Yeah da Byron up za Byron. Gold Bar 3! This is an amazing achievement. You are very deserving of this prestigious award. You have participated in dance, state swimming, soccer team, AFL team, cross country team and I could go on for ages. You have achieved heaps academically, you are an extremely good mathematician and very good at spelling and writing. Da boys are very proud of you and thanks for being one of my best mates since year 3. I wish you luck in your days to come.

From Taj

Gold Bar 3 for Mia Neat, Great job dude. Well done. Shakes broad. Mia you’re a great peer with a fantastic bubbly attitude. You’re an excellent friend with an awesome personality. Mia cares for all students and is there for you when your back is sore (mental reference). She always puts a smile on faces and is so deserving of her Gold Bar 3. She moved to this school in year five and is an amazballs person for the school. Mia you are so kind with a fully unique personality and you are a marvellous person. This is your time to shine. So don’t be afraid of da lime light. It is yours. Good Job. Mia, WOW! 2 years at Milton and you’ve already got your Gold Bar 3. A very impressive achievement. To start off with, Mia can only be described as an amazing person. She is a very worthy recipient of this prestigious award. Mia has been an amazing friend to me for the expanse of the time I’ve known her for. Forever smiling and laughing, Mia has the bubbliest, happiest and kindest of personalities. Well done Mia!!!!!

Gold Bar 3 for NOAH Meatball you legend you did it Gold Bar Three!! Man oh man Noah what an amazing person. He is the funniest kindest guy you’ll ever know. He is an amazing school captain and an awesome friend. Noah has been in my class since kindy, and he never ceases to amaze everyone in the school. He has participated in many things at MPS such as choir, eisteddfod, cross country and the list goes on… If I could pick anyone out of the whole school to get their Gold Bar Three it would be you Meatball, you deserve it, we are all so proud of you.

Chloe Gold Bar 3 Chloe this is such an achievement to go through in year 5. You may be small but you have big opportunities. We have been in your little fluffy head life since day one. We’ve gone through all your good times and the bad ones too. One thing everyone knows about you is your incredible obsession with slime and squishies. I can’t wait to see you on the billboards in New York City one day. This is your time to shine. Good Job. By Abi & Mia

Gold Bar 3 for Tiahna T errific I ntelligent A mazing H apply N ice A wesome Tiahna is a kind, considerate, funny and caring friend. She is a hard woker and is always up for a challenge. Good job for receiving your Gold Bar 3. By Em

Presentation Assembly Our annual 3-6 Presentation Day Assembly was held last Friday. The hall was filled with students, staff, parents and friends as we celebrated our achievements for 2018. Thank you to the students for your outstanding behaviour during the ceremony. Many thanks for the amazing efforts of all staff who were involved in organising and coordinating this event. What a wonderful way to round off a very rewarding and successful year at Milton Public School. Congratulations to Lucas who was announced Dux of 2018.

Claim the Date – Swimming Carnival 2019 Milton Public School’s annual swimming carnival will be held on Tuesday 5th February 2019. Years 3 and 4 will compete from 9.45am – 12.30pm and Years 5 and 6 will be competing from 12.40pm – 3.15pm. An invitation is extended to all.

War on Waste (WOW) The committee have unanimously endorsed a brand new category, SUPER SUPERSTARS! And the winners this week are Charlie and April. Charlie in Kindy is completely committed to War on Waste and last week lead Soft Plastic. With no help from any older children or adults, Charlie successfully trained five new Kindergarten Warriors. Charlie you are a true champion! April single-handedly, and we mean single-handedly did Compost for the week; even in the rain. April, you are brilliant!

Our final warriors for 2018 are: Staffroom: Isabelle, Claire, Claire, Suvi and Lena. Compost: Grace, April, Loki and Eli. Mrs Harding/Mrs Chapman Recycling: Tom, Dylan, Jack, Josh, Jackson and Goran. Soft Plastic: Evie, Skylar, Frankie and Jonah. A huge thank you to all the students who have actively been involved with War on Waste this year. Your commitment to saving the planet is commendable!

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

Fun and creative school holiday activity for children

Make a bush themed artwork. The Managers of the South Pacific Heathland Reserve in Ulladulla will be running creative outdoor activities for younger children and their families to learn about local native flora through art. This will be a 3 hour, fun, no cost activity for kids held in January to learn about local flora and do something creative. Art materials will be provided and local artist Julie Sydenham will be on hand to guide the creative process. The aim is to produce a postcard sized, bush themed artwork, to be displayed at the Ulladulla Visitors Centre. When: 9.30 am on Wednesday 9th January and Saturday 19th January Where: South Pacific Heathland Reserve entrance, Dowling Street, Ulladulla Please RSVP with the names and ages of everyone who wants to attend, the date of session you would like to attend and a contact phone number to: bushartprogram.ulladulla@gmail.com For more information on the Reserve and the outdoor check the South Pacific Heathland Reserve’s Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/southpacificheathlandreserve/

Stellar Performing Arts Summer Holiday Workshop

- Dinosaur Safari! Date: Tuesday 22nd + Wednesday 23rd January 2019 Time: 9am - 3pm (free before and after care available) Location: Milton Public School Hall Join us this Summer for our Dinosaur Safari drama workshop at Milton Public! Stellar Performing Arts Academy provide a fun, safe and stimulating environment to boost your child’s confidence and enrich their self esteem. Students will learn fun new skills through improvisation, mini scripts, creative costumes, craft, movement, voice, outdoor play and lots more! At 3pm on the second day the children will give a short 10 minute performance in the Milton Public School Hall showcasing what they have learnt over the course of the program. Family and friends are invited to come along and see the show! The workshop runs from 9am - 3pm with free before and after care available upon enrolment. To register your child or for more information please head to www.stellarperformingarts.com, or contact Brooke on 0439 718 828. Places are limited so be sure to get in quick! We hope you can join us for a rawwwwesome time!

Children’s Holiday Art Workshops-

with Jan Kierzkowski

All workshops 10 am-12noon at Milton Public School $25 all materials supplied. 7/1 Jungle Heads- plaster, papercraft 8/1 Totem Sculptures—recyclables 14/1 Ocean Heads- plaster, papercraft 15/1 Nature Journals- printmaking, eco activities 21/1 Foliage ,Flowers, Feathers – watercolour 22/1 Mythic Boats-plaster, wire, mixed-media Contact Jan for bookings on 047755931

AFL 2019 HOLIDAY PROGRAMS Over the school holidays the AFL will be running holiday program. This is fun based and will be held at Milton Showgrounds on Tuesday 22

nd January. Starting at 9.30am and finishing at 2pm also lunch and drinks are supplied throughout the day. The cost will be $46.00 which includes a AFL football pack consisting of a footy, cap, headphones, footy cards, pump and insurance. Only 20 spots available so you need to register now. 1/Google AFL Auskick 2/Register 3/Enter postcode 4/Select Milton (holiday) Auskick Centre 5/ Follow the process. Further information call John on 0411 226 086

Milton Country Retreat The Chocolate Cottages

KIDS CHOCOLATE WORKSHOPS during School

Holidays! $45 per child Age 4-12 years Bookings in advance essential, min numbers required. Workshops dates: Friday 4

th Jan Sunday 13

th Jan Friday 25

th Jan Sunday 27

th Jan To book contact Cassandra 0408627167 Email: enquiries@miltoncountryretreat.com.au

Pop-up Shop Tuesday 15

th January

We are opening our pop-up shop in the Rowan’s Arcade, Ulladulla, for 3 weeks from the 15th January. Come & see us in Shop 22, try on, and get all your school uniform needs. Of course, you can still order conveniently online at: www.muschooluniforms.com.au and have your uniforms delivered to your door. The shop will be open 9am-5pm Tuesday to Friday. Outside these hours by appointment. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

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