Dear Parents and Community

Wow, I cannot believe we are already half way through the year! We’ve had a very busy semester with some outstanding academic results achieved. I would like to congratulate all of our students on their fantastic effort throughout the semester.

PIRATE DAY

On Friday 16 June, our Student Leaders held ‘Pirate Day’ with the help of Wil Cooper, our Chaplain. Pirate Day was held to raise funds for research into childhood cancer. Thank you to everyone for getting dressed up and bringing some treasure to donate. We raised $75!

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

Did you know that as of next year, schools are required to teach and report on a new learning area within the WA Curriculum called Digital Technologies? Last Wednesday, Mrs Annaleis Topham held a Professional Development session for staff on Digital Technologies where we discussed the new curriculum and what our students will be expected to learn and demonstrate. We also had time to look through the resources we already have in our school and were amazed at their capabilities. We will begin experimenting with our resources this year so we are ready for the implementation next year. Thank you to Mrs Topham for not only giving up her time to share her expertise but for also updating and organising our resources.

REPORTS

Our teachers have worked tirelessly to write reports that reflect the semester’s

achievement of every child they teach. I would encourage you to sit with your child when reading through their report so you can discuss their progress with them. The reports being sent home outline your child’s achievements throughout the semester whilst also offering constructive advice in order for further improvement. Reports will be sent home with your child tomorrow in a sealed envelope.

JOINT SCHOOLS

Last week, our Year 3-6 students went to Watheroo to participate in the Joint Schools STEM Camp. By all accounts, it was a fantastic event and the students thoroughly enjoyed themselves. They not only had the opportunity to interact with students from our district but also got to extend their knowledge in the STEM area and complete a series of hands-on workshops. Thank you to Mrs Michelle Barnard for driving the bus to and from the camp, Mr Paul Seymour for attending as a parent helper and to our brilliant staff for attending.

CROSS COUNTRY

On Friday, Pre Primary to Year 6 students will meet in Dandaragan for the annual Colin Moore Cross Country Championships. Students are to report to their teacher by 11:15 for an 11:30 walkthrough of the course. Children are to be in full school uniform with their school hat, which will be taken to the venue by staff.

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28 June 2017

Wil’s Words

Performing Arts, Pirate Day and The Combined Schools Camp have made for an exciting end

to Term 2 for me. On Pirate Day we made eye patches and pirate hats (which proved a lit-

tle small), played ‘Ship to Shore’ and had a treasure hunt finding out facts about childhood

cancer. We raised $75 and it was great to see the support from all of you dressing up like

pirates.

In less piratey news, for BUZ the Junior Room began looking at more negative emotions;

thinking about feeling sad or ‘bad’. We discussed what makes us feels these ways and how

to identify these emotions in others. We also thought about how it is okay to have these

feelings and what we can do about them. I’m looking forward to dealing with anger and

conflict next term.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT … cont

WEBSITE

Don’t forget to look at our website regularly for updates. There are lots of photos on there from the fun events we have been involved in this term.

NATURE PLAY OPENING Our nature play area is officially finished which is very exciting! We will be holding an official opening on Friday 21 July at 3pm. I hope to see many faces in attendance enjoying our new area.

ATTENDANCE

A BIG congratulations to Tommy McNamara who has not only attended school every day this term but

also this semester. To receive a 100% attendance rate for the whole semester is outstanding! I look

forward to recognising his achievement at our first assembly next term.

TERM 3

Students return to school on Tuesday 18 July with staff returning on Monday 17th for a Staff Develop-

ment Day. Kindy students will resume on Tuesday 18th then begin their three day timetable the following

Monday. Please note that we have had a change to one of our pupil free days in term 3 due to the senior

room attending camp. We will no longer have a pupil free day on the 25th of August, as indicated in the

2017 Information Booklet, it will now be the first day back of term 4, the 9th of October.

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday. Stay safe and enjoy the break.

Kind regards

ASHLYN SIVIOUR

PRINCIPAL

PRIDE - EFFORT - PROGRESS

Kiara B - Kiara comes to school each day with a big smile and a f r iendly hello, which is

usual ly accompanied by a l i t t le story. Kiara consistent ly uses outstanding effort in her

wr it ing. She has writ ten a number of wel l structured pieces of work this term. Kiara is

beginning to add more detai l into her work and is explor ing the use of punctuation as

well as attempting to spel l unknown words using her knowledge of phonics. Keep up the

great work, Kiara!

Eliza S - Eliza is a motivated and passionate student who str ives for success. She al-

ways tr ies her absolute best at everything she does and is very enthusiast ic about her

learning. She has a great att itude towards school and her ef forts are ref lected in her re-

sults. El iza is a del ightful young gir l taking giant steps in al l learning areas. Congratu-

lat ions El iza!

Amelia M - Amelia has shown great improvement in Physical Education this term. She

begins each lesson with enthusiasm and a wi l l ingness to try new things. Amelia l istens

well to instruct ions and attempts each skil l to the best of her abi l i ty. Well done, Amelia!

Molly M - Molly has displayed an enthusiast ic and posit ive att itude towards al l c lass-

room activit ies. She always tr ies her absolute best and displays outstanding perse-

verance when confronted with chal lenging work. Molly also shows great respect and

compassion towards al l members of the Mil ing Pr imary School community. Keep up the

fantast ic work, Molly!

Aiden G - Aiden has displayed fantast ic k indness and cooperation this term. He is a

considerate class member who demonstrates great care for his peers by being wi l l ing

to assist them with work they f ind chal lenging, of ten without being asked. Keep up the

great work, Aiden!

Benjamin M - Benjamin has made pleasing progress in Measurement and Geometry this

semester and has displayed an increase in his knowledge of both two and three dimen-

sional shapes. His is l istening better to instruct ions and displaying improved persever-

ance when attempting dif f icult tasks. Keep up the great work, Benj i!

AUSSIE OF THE MONTH … Keira L - Keira is a quiet and conscientious member of the Junior Room

who always lights up the room with her smile. She is a positive role model who displays the school values

of Respect, Kindness, Perseverance and Cooperation towards her peers and staff members. Keira always

strives to achieve her best, and looks for the best in others. Keep up the great work, Keira.

ASSEMBLY AWARD WINNERS

20 June 2017 Congratulations to

(Back Row, L-R) Aiden, Molly

and Benji.

(Front Row L-R)

Eliza, Keira, Kiara and

Amelia.

Keira is our Aussie Of The

Month.

Miling Community News MILING COMMUNITY CHURCH

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FOOTY TIPPING

Round 2 is well under way '

w1 Keith (always on holidays) Piper w2 Brady (just have to beat dad) Pearson w3 Ashlyn ( I never win footy tipping) Siviour Leaders so far Rusty/Max & Janet 14 Shilo/Ellis Family/Susan/Harro/Brady/Keith/Annaleis/Naomi 13 The rest still in the hunt because who knows what team is going to win. I have decided to put the teams in a hat and draw them out. Might be easier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers for now Good luck . Happy tipping

Excerpts from Maggie Dent’s ‘Black Duck Wisdom’ Book

‘Understanding Life Through The Wisdom Of Ducks’

TERM PLANNER – TERM 3 - 2017

WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

ONE

July 17

School

Development

Day

18

Students

resume

19

Early Close 2:30pm

20

21

Nature Play

Opening

TWO

24

25

School Board

26

NEWSLETTER

Early Close 2:30pm

27 28

X Country

Eneabba

THREE

31 August 1 2

Early Close 2:30pm

3

NAIDOC Day

Moora PS

4

FOUR

7 9 9

NEWSLETTER

Early Close 2:30pm

10

Assembly

P&C Meeting

11

FIVE

14 15

16

Rob Adams - 9AM

Early Close 2:30pm

17

Wheatbelt Science

Forum

Yr 5/6 W. Hills

18

SIX

21

SENIOR CAMP

ALBANY

22 23

NEWSLETTER

Early Close 2:30pm

24 25

SEVEN 28 29 30

Early Close 2:30pm

31 September 1

Faction Athletics

Miling

EIGHT 4 5

School Board

6

NEWSLETTER

Early Close 2:30pm

7 8

NINE

11 12

IPS REVIEW

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IPS REVIEW

Early Close 2:30pm

14 15

Inter School

Athletics - Miling

TEN 18 19

Assembly

P&C Meeting

20

NEWSLETTER

Early Close 2:30pm

21 22