Term 1 Week 11 Tuesday 9th April, 2019.

Recognising Our Great Students Congratulations to the following students who received merit awards at yesterday’s K-6 Assembly: Bronze: Millah, Leah, Olive, Ciarn, Jacob, Charlie,

Anneliese, Amani, Alex, Bella Gold: Halle, Claire, Nate, Tyla, Sidney, Saskya Gold Bar 1: Georgia, Evie, Jonah Gold Bar 2: Evie, Alana

K-2 EASTER HAT PARADE Our annual Easter hat parade will be held on Friday 12

th

April. This event is for Infants students (Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2) and it is a Mufti day. Students make an Easter hat at home and are encouraged to use some recycled materials if possible. We hope parents and friends join us on the day. Order of events: Students are to take their Easter Hats to the classroom

before school K-6 assembly in the HALL at 9:30am featuring the P&C

Easter egg raffle Student return to classroom to pick up Easter hats K-2 Easter hat parade in the COLA. It will be held

straight after the Easter egg raffle and is expected to begin at around 10.15am.

Annual P&C Easter Egg Raffle Friday 12

th April at 9:30am

Thank you to the wonderful families who have donated Easter products this year. You are still able to donate right up until Thursday, so please do so if you can. Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets!! There are spare booklets at the office! There were over 100 prizes last year. Good luck everyone!!

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

www.milton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK P&C Meeting tonight—7:00pm in the staffroom Easter Raffle organisation All welcome WEDNESDAY

Gold Awardees Morning Tea

Deposit due for Year 5 Berry Camp

Deposit due for Year 6 Canberra Excursion

Tennis Knockout THURSDAY

ANZAC Day school assembly—10:45am

State Swimming Carnival FRIDAY

Easter Raffle drawn at K-6 assembly—9:30am

Easter Hat Parade

State Swimming Carnival

COMING EVENTS

ANZAC Day March Thursday 25th April

Students return for Term 2

Tuesday 30th April

K-2 AFL Skills Day Thursday 2nd May

Mothers’ Day Stall

Friday 10th May

District Cross Country Friday 10th May

NAPLAN—Year 3 and 5 13th—24th May

Thought of the Week

When it hurts - observe. Life is trying to teach you something. -Anita Krizzan

Milton PS ANZAC Day Service Thursday 11

th April

Parents and friends are very welcome to join us at 10:40am for the ANZAC Day Assembly It will conclude at approximately 11:20am.

ANZAC Day March Milton - Thursday 25th April

We encourage all students and staff to march as part of Milton Public School in this year's ANZAC Day Parade in Milton. Students should assemble, in full school uniform, at the Anglican Church opposite IGA at 10:20am on the corner of Church Street and Princes Highway Milton. The march will commence at 10:30am concluding at the Milton Cenotaph. We look forward to as many students and staff marching with us as possible.

War on Waste: WOW! A huge thanks to all our wonderful Term One Warriors! The support and commitment you are demonstrating is sensational! This week's wonderful Warriors are: Staffroom: Cecil, Tarek, Meg, Jalilah and Jyson. Compost: Taz, Pearl, Mia, Olivia, Tilly and Mia. Return and Earn: Ever, Vanessa, Alice, Matilda and Cassie. Soft Plastic: Matilda, Matilda, Nina, Lois and Bethany. Thanks as always to all those students who just step in when they can see help is needed. Ellouise, you are one this week. Tilly, Mia and Nina, you also stepped up today and helped out even though you weren't officially signed up. You are now! To see so many young students care so deeply for our world is inspiring and we thank each and every one of you!

Milton Tennis Team Good luck to the school tennis team who play their round 2 match against Sunshine Bay tomorrow. A big thank you to Milton-Ulladulla tennis coach Kevin Murphy, who volunteers to train our team each year. His energy and passion for tennis and his ability to help our kid’s confidence grow is something special. Thanks Coach KEV!

Milton Public School Rock Band ‘Rock Solid Popcorn’ played a beautiful rendition of 1927’s ‘Compulsory Hero’ at Monday’s K-6 assembly.

School Band We are seeking the donation of musical instruments to facilitate the delivery of a Band Program beginning this year. Students will use the instruments in both band rehearsal and small group tuition. If you have an instrument that you think may be suitable please contact Emily Lawlor at the school on (02) 4455 1504 or via email emily.toole@det.nsw.edu.au

Easter Egg RAFFLE 9:30am

Friday 12th April

school hall

What an EGGCELLENT time to donate

Easter Eggs or Easter products for the amazing annual Easter Raffle.

You can still donate right up until Thursday

Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets!

Extra tickets are available at the school office!

2020 YEAR 5 OPPORTUNITY CLASS INFORMATION EVENING (for academically gifted children)

Gifted and talented students are given a caring, en-riching and exciting academic environment to help

them achieve their full potential in this two-year pro-gram.

Parents of gifted and talented children currently in Year 4 are invited to attend an information evening

at Illaroo Road Public School 6.00pm, Tuesday 7 May 2018.

Applications online 30 April - 17 May (search online for OC Placement NSW)

Contact Bob Lowe, Deputy Principal on 4421 0422 for more information.

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

Welcome to the FREE, KISS Arts Fest 2019 – 27th & 28th April 2019 Black

Beach, Kiama. A seaside celebration of the spectacular, the silly and the sublime! A side-splitting, hand-clapping, wave-splashing, toe-tapping performance feast – where the fringes of Kiama’s Black Beach are transformed for one wondrous weekend into a vibrant village filled with art, heart and the chance to take part. Say hello to a jam-packed playground of international acts, local talent, unique experiences and pure entertainment. Lanterns, lampposts and laughter. Circus troups and hula-hoops. Music, mirth, mischief and mayhem. KISS goodbye to boring – and be part of the fun! Full program, more information and entry forms at: www.kissartsfestival.com.au

SHOALHAVEN FOOTBALL Would like to invite you to attend Our Football School Holiday Clinics as part of the Shoalhaven Player Pathway Milton Ulladulla Program will be held on 15th and 16th April 9:00am—12:00 noon Program and will provide all players aged 5-13 years with the chance to be coached by qualified Shoalhaven Coaches. The Holiday

Clinics will follow the FFA curriculum and will teach the essential skills necessary for future Football success. These skills are the Foundation for technical ability. The cost of the program is $75.00 The four core skills include - running with the ball, 1 v 1, 1st Touch and Striking the Ball All identified School Holiday Camp players will be invited by Shoalhaven Football to our Open Trials for our Academy & Representative Programs. To register please email sdfa.coaching@shoalhavenfootball.com.au or phone 0488034500

Bush-Themed Fun Easter Holiday Events Our area is blessed with some beautiful bushland and if you want a break from sea, sun and sand over the Easter holidays, come along to these two fun child-oriented events. Free and fun school holiday activity for children on 24

th

and 26th

April It’s a fun, no cost activity for kids 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. Two sessions will be held in April 2019 and bookings are essential. When: 9.30 am – 12.00 on Wednesday 24

th April and

Friday 26th April

Where: South Pacific Heathland Reserve entrance, Dowling Street, Ulladulla Book soon by emailing the names and ages of everyone who wants to attend, the session you would prefer to attend and a contact phone

Stellar Performing Arts Academy

School Holiday Workshop - WILD WEST! Date: Wednesday 17th + Thursday 18th April 2019 Time: 9am - 3pm (free before and after care available) Location: Milton Public School Hall Earlybird: $104.50 for 2 day program (before April 1) Standard: $126.50 for 2 day program Registered Provider for Creative Kids Join us these holidays for our WILD WEST drama workshop at Milton Public! At Stellar Performing Arts Academy we provide a fun, safe and stimulating environment to boost your child’s confidence and enrich their self esteem. In our two day WILD WEST holiday workshop, students will learn fun new skills through improvisation, mini scripts, creative costumes, craft, movement, voice, outdoor play and lots more! The benefits of this unique program extends far beyond the performance space, ultimately equipping your child with essential life skills, helping them to be more creative and confident. At the end of workshop the children will give a short 10 minute performance showcasing what they have learnt over the course of the program. This will take place at 3pm on the second day in the Milton Public School Hall. We invite all family and friends to come along and see the show! The workshop runs from 9am - 3pm with free before and after care available upon enrolment. Stellar Performing Arts is now a registered provider of the NSW Government Creative Kids Program, so you can redeem your free $100 voucher with us! If you haven't got your voucher yet head to www.service.nsw.gov.au for more details. To register your child or for more information please head to www.stellarperformingarts.com, or contact Brooke on 0439 718 828. We have an early bird offer on until April 1 so be sure to get in quick!

Want to be involved in the Ulladulla Easter Sunday Parade????

If you are 9 years and over and would like to take part in the Parade, we are looking for fairies, loggers/builders and protestors to march behind the ‘Fern Gully’float. For more informationplease contact: Aliza 0467 638 879 or Marise 0491 113 802

CANTEEN ROSTER

Wednesday 10/3 Gen Helper Needed Thursday 11/3 Christian Julian Friday 12/3 Tracey, Cheryl Christian, Jo Steph Term 2 Tuesday 30/4 Helper Needed Helper Needed

This week’s special at the canteen

Quelch Iceblock

$1.00

Available at lunch only.

HOLIDAY LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR:

Pre-school

School-age

Squads

PROGRAM DATES:

Mon 15th April – Thu 18th April (4 days) DON’T DELAY – BOOK NOW! Ph: 4444 8811

Kevin Murphy—Tennis Australia qualified

EASTER—SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Mon 15th, Tues 16th , Wed 17th, Thur 18th, Fri 19th

Cost—$30 per day or $110 for the 5 days

9.00am to 1.00pm

Ulladulla Tennis courts—Warden Street Ulladulla

For all bookings and enquiries phone

Kevin Murphy on

0417 359 721 Suitable for all skill levels, prizes to be won.

FREE 1Hr swim at Leisure Centre (weather permitting)

CLEANERS REQUIRED

We are looking for reliable

cleaning staff to work at local Government sites in and around

the surrounding area, various positions available.

Experience preferred but not

essential. Training and uniform provided.

Please send your résumé to

Simon.turner@jossgroup.com.au

Ph: 0447800052 between 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday to

Friday

A working with Children Check is required for this

position

Thank you to these local businesses for

supporting our Parent News

TERM LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR:

Parent and Baby

Pre-school children

School age children

Squads

Adults

PROGRAM DATES: 29th April to 6th July (10 weeks)

DON’T DELAY – BOOK NOW! Ph: 4444 8811