Term 4 Week 8 Tuesday 27th November 2012

Recognising Our Great Students Congratulations to the following students who received merit awards at yesterday’s K-6 assembly. Bronze: Sienna C, Peta S, Harrington C, Charbel F, Ryan N Gold Bar 1: Blake M, Kelsey M, Meirah P, Paddy P

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY Year 10 Drama Performance Year 6 Leaders Day UHS Aboriginal Art workshop 2pm - 3.25pm Swimming 3/4A, 4H and 4G - $2.50 payment required THURSDAY Surf Safety Talks Swimming 3J, 3C and 3R - $2.50 payment required FRIDAY MONDAY K-6 Assembly UHS Parent Information Evening TUESDAY Student Banking (Bendigo Bank)

COMING EVENTS

Year 6 to Year 7 Orientation Wednesday 5th December 2012

Barrenjoey H.S Touring Band Wednesday 5th December 2012

Milton Village Christmas Carols Thursday 6th December 2012

K-2 Christmas Concert Wednesday 12th December 2012

Matinee 11.30am, Evening 6.00pm

Years 3 - 6 Presentation Day Friday 14th December 2012 - 11.45am

Year 6 Graduation and Year 5/6 Social

Monday 17th December 2012

Staff Development Days Term 4 Pupil Free

20th and 21st December 2012

Last Day for students 19th December 2012

P&C Christmas Raffle This year the P&C would like to get together with the

families from Milton Public School to create some wonderful Christmas hampers to raffle. We are asking

families to donate non perishable items of food and other treats such as lollies, Christmas cake, bon

bons, biscuits, etc. The more donations we get, the more hampers we can make. Donations can be left at

the office. Raffle tickets will be sent home with students next week.

K-2 Christmas Concert Wednesday 12th December

The day is fast approaching for our annual K-2 Christmas Concert. This year we are offering 2 sessions, due to the huge numbers of students in K-2. The first session will be a Matinee performance

commencing at 11.30am. The second performance will be at 6.00pm. All students will be required for both performances. Tickets will cost $1 and numbers are limited so please make sure you get in early. Pre-school aged children will be admitted free of charge. The matinee performance may be a great opportunity for aunties, uncles, grandparents and friends to attend. We want to ensure everybody can enjoy the concert. All students in Years 3 – 6 will enjoy the dress rehearsal at school. We look forward to having you join us this year for “An Aussie Christmas”.

Captain and Prefect Nominees 2013 Congratulations Darcie E, Kelsey M, Megan J, Luka R, Morgan S, Eliza G, Nicola S and Meirah P for girl nominations, and Jacob W, Lachlan O, Dale R, Alex E, Lleyton R, Marcus S and Noah T for the boys. These students presented their speeches at the K-6 Assembly yesterday. Students and staff were very impressed with the high standard and impressive presentation. Voting then took place in the Library and the outcome will be announced at the Presentation Assembly on December 14th. Good luck to all our candidates.

4H Mask Makers Students in 4H and their teacher have been getting carried away with their paper mache skills and created the most wonderful array of masks. They have patiently applied layer after layer of paper and glue, then formed features and painted their masks to a high standard. They look amazing!! Well done Mr Harrison and 4H.

Lost Property Please, please come and check the Lost Property tubs if you or your child are missing any school related items. Lunch boxes, lunch bags, drink bottles, plastic containers, hats, jumpers, socks – you name it we seem to have it. The tubs are located near the lift in the canteen COLA and near the staffroom door. All unclaimed items will be washed and donated to the clothing pool. Labelling all items is a great way to help us get things back to the rightful owners.

Cultural Visit Roderick Slockee, Aboriginal Liaison Officer for the Batemans Bay district visited with our Stage 2 students yesterday and gave a very entertaining presentation to students on traditional weapons, music and art. Students enjoyed his didgeridoo playing and the explanation of indigenous hunting methods.

Recount: On Monday the 26th of November, 4G, 4H, 3/4A and some other classes went down to the hall to listen to Roderick. He was an Aboriginal man and taught us many things about the Aboriginal culture. To start he talked about the didgeridoo. I really liked how he named many of the Aboriginal groups and told us how they say didgeridoo. He was very funny and had a good voice to attract the audience. Roderick told us some punishments for being a thief or forgetting very important things. If you forgot a ‘Mogo’ from another camp a person would throw a spear into your leg as they were very important and valuable. You would never ever forget the ‘Mogo’ again. It was very interesting and I hope to listen to some more of his stories. Always respect your elders. This land was, is and always will be traditional Aboriginal land. Angus R 4G Recount: Last Monday Rod came in to show years three and four some Aboriginal tools and talk about his culture. Firstly he showed us the didgeridoo. He told us some names for the didgeridoo. The name I like was gingi. He then showed us his spear. It was made from the black boy flower. He told us about the uses of the plant. Later Rod showed us the bulla. That’s the object that launches the spear with more speed and aim. He then showed us the boomerangs and talked about their uses including how Aboriginals use the boomerang for hunting magpies. Rod showed us the clap sticks next. He told us that clap sticks are for girls and boys aren’t allowed to use them. Sadly it was home time. Let’s hope Rod comes back and tells us the scary story he promised. Declan D 4G

UHS Performance Year 10 drama students from Ulladulla High School will be performing for our students tomorrow – Wednesday 28th November.

Jack Begg tries the didgeridoo Roderick Slockee

Surf Safety Talk Mr Sean Hendrie will be talking with our students about surf safety tomorrow, Wednesday 28th November. There will be 3 sessions – K-2 – 9.20am, 3-4 – 10.30am, 5-6 – 11.45am. This will provide valuable information and strategies to keep our children safe over the summer months. Thank you Mr Hendrie for your time.

UHS Leaders Day Our school captains and prefects have been invited to Ulladulla High School to participate in a Leadership Day with the UHS and UPS leaders. This will be a wonderful opportunity for them to share their experiences and learn more about the leadership roles and opportunities at the high school. Mrs Jenkinson and Mrs Holstegge will be transporting students to the high school for a 10.00am start and will return them to school at 3.00pm. Please ensure notes have been returned.

Visiting Band On Wednesday 5th December, students from the Barrenjoey High School Band will be performing at the Milton Theatre. The band features 50 students, comprising a 50-piece symphonic wind, jazz ensemble as well as singer/songwriter duos and trios in a fabulous concert. Our students will have an opportunity to hear and see this band cost $4 per student. There will be 2 concerts on this day: 10.30 am for students K-Year 4 and at 12.00pm for Year 5 and 6 students, (Year 6 students will have returned from High School Orientation by this time) Numbers are limited. If you would like your child to attend, please complete the slip at the end of the newsletter and return with payment to the office.

K-2 Xmas concert photos Thank you so much to all those wonderful people who have emailed me photos of children in front of or near Australian landscapes. Keep them coming. I need lots more but will limit to two photos per family. Please email them to milton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au. Lyn Chittick

Ulladulla High School Year 7 2013 Orientation Day Our Year 6 students attending Ulladulla High School in 2013 will be joining all other students in NSW for the state wide high school Orientation Day on Wednesday December 5th. Students will leave school at 9.30am and return by 11.45am. Travel will be by bus. Permission notes have been sent home, please ensure they are returned to class teachers. Ulladulla High School will be holding a parent Information night on Monday 3rd December commencing at 7.00pm.

P&C Christmas Dinner Wednesday 5th December 7pm at Tipsy Fig Restaurant, Milton. All welcome. Due to a great number of “no shows” last year, the restaurant were a little upset, so to confirm definite numbers we asking for a $20 cash deposit which we will give back to you on the night. Please complete slip at the end of the newsletter and include your $20 deposit. Thank you

Year 2 Swimming Scheme In weeks 7 and 8 Year 2 students participated in the intensive swimming scheme at the Ulladulla Leisure Centre. They increased their water confidence, developed swimming skills and techniques for freestyle and backstroke. On the last day all students learnt about and demonstrated rescue and survival skills. The swimming instructors were impressed with their listening skills, behaviour and positive attitude. Well done Year 2!

CANTEEN ROSTER

Wednesday 28/11 Jenny Hare Thursday 29/11 Sharon Gilson Friday 30/11 Francine Halstead Monday 3/12 HELPER NEEDED Tuesday 4/12 Mel Elsworth Wednesday 5/12 Elaine Lill

K-2 CHRISTMAS CONCERT K-2 Student: …………………………………………… Class: ………………………. I wish to purchase the following tickets for the K-2 Christmas Concert being held at Milton Public School on Wednesday 12th December 2012 Matinee Adults [ ] (number) Evening Adults [ ] (11.30am) Children under 5 [ ] (6.00pm) Children under 5 [ ] Please find enclosed $ ……… in payment ($1.00 per adult) Signature Parent/Guardian: ……………………………..

This week’s special at the canteen

Slush Puppy “Great prizes to be won”

$1.60

Available from the canteen at recess and lunch

BARRENJOEY PERFORMING SCHOOL ENSEMBLE

I would like my child/children to attend the performing ensemble on Wednesday 5th December at Milton Theatre. Name: …………………………………………… Class :……………… …………………………………………… ……………… …………………………………………… ……………… I have enclosed $...................in payment ($4.00 per child) Signature Parent/Guardian……………………………………

GENERAL SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS

Student(s): …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Please find enclosed $.................. in payment. $50.00 ($12.50 per term) for one student $80.00 ($20.00 per term) for a family of two or more students Payment by [ ] cash/cheque [ ] direct payment to BSB: 032-001 Account: 143421 Milton Public School Administration Bank Reference: Student’s Surname (first five letters), Initial, Grade, Activity (as shown below)

Signature Parent/Guardian: ……………………………………………………….

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Milton Follies Audition nights.

Auditions are being held for 2013’s all-ages mid-year production of

PINOCCHIO A tale of intrigue, commitment, hope & love

Parts for male and female actors, singers, dancers Tues 4th or Fri 7th Dec 2012

(only need to audition one night) 5.00pm CWA Hall, Wason St, Milton

For enquiries contact Daniel Costello, 44544635 or 0417384225

Milton Follies - ABN: 82 980 875 704 President – Daniel Costello, Ph: 44544635 or

0417384225 Secretary - Andrea Douglass, Ph: 44540066 or

0412369237 PO Box 964, Ulladulla NSW 2539

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