WHAM
What’s Happening at Milgate
Landscape Drive
East Doncaster 3109
T: 9842 7744
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Cu rios ity
Resp ect
Enthu sia sm
Com m itm ent
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Co - ope r ation
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E: milgate.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
W: www.milgateps.vic.edu.au
No 14/13 – 6 September, 2013
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
Congratulations
On Wednesday 4th September a group of students competed in the Manningham Public Speaking
Competition. They are Kayla [Prep MT], Triet [Prep PM], Megan [2PK], Jesse [2SL], Sarah [3AK], Max
[4AA], Georgia [5DM] and Amanda [6FB]. They all gave it their best and did a fabulous job so
congratulations to each of them.
A special congratulations to Max [4AA] who came 1st in the Year 3 & 4 section. In recognition of Max’s
achievement he received a trophy, while the school also received a trophy and a $200 voucher for
Dymocks. Thanks to Ange Alexandrou and Lyn Sanders.
END OF TERM 3 - FRI 20 SEP
Students are dismissed early at
2.30pm
DIARY DATES 2013
TERM 3
MONDAY 15 JULY – FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
Fri 6 Sep
Storytime for pre-school children commencing school in 2014 [2.15 – 3.15pm]
Mon 9 - Fri 13 Sep
Planning Week
Tue 10 Sep
School Council Sub-Committee Meetings [6.30pm]
Fri 13 Sep
Storytime for pre-school children commencing school in 2014 [2.15 – 3.15pm]
Mon 16 & Tue 17 Sep
School Musical – Danger Kids [Doncaster Secondary College]
Wed 18 Sep
School Council Meeting [7pm]
Fri 20 Sep
Last Day of Term [early dismissal 2.30pm]
TERM 4
MONDAY 7 OCTOBER – FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Over the last two weeks, the students have been involved in many great learning opportunities.
The Year 6 students had Hugh van Cuylenburg talking to them about ‘Resilience’ in a very engaging
and informative presentation. Resilience is important for all of our students and especially for Year 6
students as they are preparing for the transition to secondary school. These students are also currently
participating in ‘Family Life ‘ sessions providing them with good information about the changes they will
experience physically, emotionally and socially as they move towards adolescence and adulthood.
Next week Year 9 students from East Doncaster Secondary College (EDSC) will be visiting the Year 5s
and talking to them about secondary school. The Year 5s will also be going to EDSC in the next couple
of weeks to learn more about secondary school.
Over the last week, the Prep – Year 2 students have enjoyed their sessions in the Life Ed van where
they have met Harold the giraffe and the educator, who have taught them about safety, healthy eating,
friendship and working with others.
A number of students have participated in Hooptime over the last week with some good results.
Congratulations to all students who competed. Last Friday the Junior School Council organised a
successful Footy dress up day to raise money for State Schools Relief which is an organisation that
provides school uniforms for students and families who are having financial difficulties. It was a great
success and they raised $500.
A number of our students participated in the Manningham Public Speaking Competition at Doncaster
PS on Wednesday. All of them spoke very well and are to be congratulated for their speech, their
confidence and for taking a risk to speak in front of a large group of parents and students from other
schools. The primary schools in Manningham sent representatives to compete in the competition.
Congratulations to Max 4AA from Milgate who won the Year 3 and 4 trophy for the best speech.
PRE SCHOOL STORYTIME SESSIONS AT MILGATE
Last Friday 2.15 – 3.15pm was the first Storytime session for this term. Karen Jensen (our Librarian) is
running three storytime sessions for preschool children who will be starting school in Prep in 2014.
They read a story and then did a follow up activity which they all enjoyed. Year 5 students assisted with
the activity as they will be Buddies to the Preps in 2014.
PLANNING WEEK
Next week is Planning Week for Term 4 when each year level team of teachers and specialist teachers
plan the curriculum and learning program. Each team will spend a day planning engaging, challenging
and interesting learning for the students.
CHINESE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS VISIT – 7-11 OCTOBER
We are looking forward to the visit to Milgate of 12 students and 6 teachers from our sister school Kindergarten and Experimental Primary school of Beijing University. The students and teachers will be
arriving on Monday 7 October in the afternoon and then spending Tuesday to Friday at the school in
classrooms and learning about education in Australia. Two of the teachers are from the Beijing
kindergarten so they will spend a day at Catjump Preschool learning about kindergarten education in
Australia. Thank you to all families who will be hosting the students. They are now in the process of
contacting the students and getting to know them before they come to stay with them and visit Milgate.
A notice has gone home requesting parents to assist with interpreting, as not all of the teachers can
speak English, and also for assistance in providing lunches for the Chinese teachers each day. If you
are available to assist please return the notice or contact the school. This will be a wonderful
opportunity for our students, families, community and the Chinese visitors to share together about our
different education, cultures and to learn from each other.
CYBERSAFETY
Last Sunday in the Herald Sun newspaper there was an article about ‘KiK’ which is a social media
messaging site that is popular with young people as a way of sending free texts, photos and videos.
There has been some very inappropriate use and people using the site and this is causing concern for
parents and police. While Kik states that it is for people over the age of 13 years, it is easy to create a
profile and it is being used by children as young as 8 years. Parents are encouraged to monitor their
children’s use of social media / internet sites and continue to reinforce cyber safety. A couple of weeks
ago two of our staff, Karlie Gooding and Claire Harvey-Beavis, presented very useful information to a
parent group about cybersafety, keeping safe on social media / internet and some of the sites that
young people use. The presentation is available on the school website and I would encourage all
parents to look at it – there is a link on the homepage. Other useful information is available on the
following websites: www.cybersmart.gov.au and www.cybersafekids.com.au.
YEAR 5 AND 6 MUSICAL – DANGER KIDS
The Year 5 and 6 students are busy preparing for their musical which will be on Monday 16 September
and Tuesday 17 September at the Doncaster Secondary College performing arts centre. There will be
matinee and evening performances on both days and tickets are available for purchase online from the
school’s website. All classes in the school will be seeing the performance over the two days. It will be a
fantastic performance.
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.
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
WORKING BEE … THANK YOU
Our Term 3 Working Bee took place on Sunday 25 August. It was a warm and sunny morning and we
managed to clear the gardens around the Year 3/4 building and plant over 200 new grasses and
shrubs. I would like to say a huge thank you to all the families who gave up their Sunday morning to
attend our working bee. Your help was greatly appreciated and there is no way we could maintain our
beautiful gardens without your generous support.
Thank you to the following students and their families: CiCi W, Mitchell D, Emma and Kate M, Matthew
G, Jessica and Callum M, Nathan L, Emma P, Petra E, Jack and Jessica D, Zoe C and Brianna F.
Unfortunately we did not have as many people as we would have liked on the day but we hope to see
more members of our community at our next working bee.
MULCH MOVING (HELP REQUIRED)
This Friday 6th September from 2.00 – 5.00pm we will be spreading mulch over our gardens. If you are
available, at any time between this period, please come and help us. We need as many people as
possible as there is a substantial amount of mulch to move. There is no need to RSVP, just show up
and lend a hand. Please bring a shovel, rake and if you are able, a wheelbarrow.
Mark Roberts
Assistant Principal
FROM THE OFFICE
SICK / ILL CHILDREN
We have had a number of students who have been unwell over the last few weeks and they have had
to be sent home from school. Please do not send your child to school if they are unwell as we are
unable to care for sick children at school. If they are unwell this also becomes a health issue for others
in the class as germs spread quickly and others may also become ill. We appreciate your help with this
in working together to provide a safe and healthy environment for all our students and staff.
REQUEST – NO NUTELLA, PEANUT BUTTER OR NUT PRODUCTS AT SCHOOL
As there are a number of students in the school who have nut allergies and some
who are anaphylactic (life threatening allergy), we ask that ALL students have NO
nuts or nut products such as Nutella, peanut butter, etc in their snacks or lunches
that they bring to school. Thank you for your assistance.
LOST RABBIT
A white rabbit with grey markings and dark ears has been found in the Milgate Estate. Please phone
9842 0170 if this is your rabbit or you know who it might belong to.
PE / OUTDOOR EDUCATION NEWS
UPCOMING SPORTING EVENTS 2013
Tue & Fri Mornings
Athletics Training for all students in the District Athletics Team [8.00 – 8.45am]
Mon 16 Sep
Templestowe District Athletics - George Street Athletics Track [selected Yr 3 – 6 students]
SPORTING ACHIEVMENTS
Congratulations to Abbey C who ran at the School Sport Australia National Cross Country
Championships in Launceston, TAS last weekend. Abbey ran an amazing race and placed 4th in the
12yr Girls 3km race. She was also the first Victorian Runner in the 12yr age group to cross the finish
line. Well done Abbey on another outstanding effort.
Well done to all the Yr. 5 & 6 students who competed in the first round of Basketball Victoria’s
Hooptime Competition at Nunawading Basketball Stadium on Friday 23rd August. The students all put
in a fantastic effort and were a credit to Milgate at this competition. Congratulations to the All Star Girls
Team who were winners on the day and now proceed through to Regional Hooptime later in the year.
Good luck to Josh L who is competing in the first round of the Victorian Primary Schools Golf
Championships on Monday 9th September. We wish you all the best Josh and look forward to hearing
how you performed.
Good luck to all the students who are competing at the Templestowe District Athletics on Monday 16 th
September at George St Athletics Track. Look out for the results in the next WHAM.
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
CASSE: CREATING A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
CASSE AWARDS
Jordin R
Mia M
David B
Nicole L
Gail Ashworth
CASSE Facilitator
4LH
4LH
5DM
5DM
The students of Year 6 recently completed Milgate’s first ever PYP Exhibition Project. There were many
topics, for example:
Poaching
Mining Gas
Deforestation
Poverty
Education
Finite resources
Live export
Overfishing
Oil and Petrol
Nikki, Alana and Grace (Left to right)
Whaling
Terrorism
Power
Coal Steam Gas
Solar Energy
Palm oil
Emilia, Brooke and Molly (left to right)
Sara
Jasmine
Tanya, Amanda and Sarah (left to right)
The PYP Process is the different
stages we took to get the final
product. It went:
Photo Above: Max, Andrew and Joel.
Photo Above: Julia did her project on poaching.
The photo to the right
shows an action shot from
the Exhibition night. It
shows two groups that
worked individually
throughout the process,
and their end product.
The PYP Exhibition was
very successful
throughout the inquiry.
- Tuning in
- Finding Out
- Sorting Out
- Going Further
- Making Conclusions
- Taking Action
At the end we reflected on how
we think we went throughout the
Inquiry.
The completed exhibits had
posters, websites, videos,
slideshows, and interactive
games. Students also took
action to help make a
difference towards their
issue.
CHOCOLATE AND HERB DRIVE UPDATE
There is just over a week remaining to send your money in to receive your raffle ticket and be in the
running to win:
 2 tickets to Bounce Inc
 2 tickets on a Walking Chocolate Tour of
Melbourne
 A private family tour of the National
Rhododendron Gardens
 A $30 plant voucher for Beasley’s Nursery
 A box of Ernest Hillier Chocolates
Parents are encouraged to send in the total amount of the chocolate box revenue ($50) or the total
amount of the herb/veggie bag revenue ($60) as soon as possible – enabling them to enter the raffle and
continue selling the products after the promotion has ended on Friday 13th September.
Plus, there are 15 additional boxes of chocolates arriving at the office on
Friday for those who wish to sell more and get another raffle ticket – be
quick though, this is the final order we are placing!
All money is due back at school no later than Friday 13th September –
the raffle will be drawn at assembly on Monday 16th September.
Good luck, and thanks to the school community for such awesome support
of this fundraiser.
FATHER’S DAY WRAPPING WORKSHOP & STALLS
The Father’s Day stalls were again a great success – and we’d like to send special thanks to all of the
parent volunteers who came to help wrap presents and help out on the days of the stall. Pam Trenery
has once again done a terrific job of co-ordinating the event and we hope all of the Dads enjoyed
receiving their gifts on the weekend.
TERM 3 - P & F DATES TO REMEMBER
Fri
13 September Monday
16 September 3.00pm
Wednesday 18 September 9.00am
All chocolate/herb drive money DUE TODAY
Milgate Green Ticket raffle drawn [at assembly]
P & F meeting (all welcome)
Angela Eichler
P&F President – milgate.pf@gmail.com
MULTICULTURAL SUB COMMITTEE SOCIAL GET TOGETHER
‘Australian Social Etiquette’
Come and meet parents and friends of other nationalities to practice your conversational
English and to learn about Australian Social Etiquette. Everyone is welcome.
Friday 6th September at 9:15am
Coffee Club at ‘The Pines’ Shopping Complex
ACTIVITIES AT MILGATE – TERM 3
Milgate Community Basketball for students in Years 1 - 6.
Cost: $30 registration and $30 for basketball top.
Basketball
Enrolment forms available at the Office.
KidzFit Lunchtime Basketball Clinic – MONDAYS
Cost: $66 for 6 weeks (includes FREE basketball)
Enrolment forms available at the Office or on Milgate’s website (under ‘Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities’)
MONDAYS 3.30 to 4.30pm in Library
Term 3 is for 9 weeks
$9.50 per lesson or $85.50 for term
Chess Club
Enrolment forms available at the Office, on Milgate’s website (under ‘Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities’) or
visit 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/
NEW
Zumba
FRIDAY lunchtime
Kelly Sports
(Prep to Yr 4)
Spring into Sports
TUESDAY 3.40 - 4.40pm
Enrolment forms will be available at the Office or on Milgate’s website (under ‘Notices - Extra-Curricular
Activities’) in Term 3
Enrolment forms available at the Office or on Milgate’s website (under ‘Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities’)
Gym Fun
WEDNESDAY 12.50 - 1.50pm
Enrolment forms available at the Office or on Milgate’s website (under ‘Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities’)
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.
Musical
Inspiration
Enrolment forms available at the Office or on Milgate’s website (under ‘Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities’)
Tennis
NEW
WEDNESDAY lunchtime
12.50 – 1.20pm Years 2 to 6
1.20 – 1.50pm
Prep to Year 1
Enrolment forms available at the Office, on Milgate’s website (under ‘Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities’)
WiseOnes
The Life and Numbers of Fibonacci
Who is Fibonacci? What are his famous numbers about? When did he live? What was his nationality? What
is Pascal’s triangle? Why would I soak pine cones for you? What's a fractal? Where does a fern frond end?
What's your chances? What's infinity? Where do I find these patterns? How do I work it out? Does it work in
other ways? How can I use this new knowledge? Be a mathematician and have fun. We teach you the new
ideas and you explore how it works in practice.
This program is available for all Year 1 - 6 students who have qualified for WiseOnes. The unit for Term 3
commences week beginning Mon 22 July and will run for 8 weeks (of the 9 weeks available).
Dates are 22 | 29 July; 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 Aug; 2 Sept; 9 | 16 Sept.
Enrolment forms available at the Office or on Milgate’s website (under ‘Notices - Extra-Curricular Activities’).
New co-ordinator for Milgate Basketball needed for 2014
Come learn the ropes now from our current co-ordinator Elisha. If you’re interested please
call Elisha 0421 970 914 or email your contact details to the school Office.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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
Park Orchards Basketball Club
Details:
We’re running a FREE Introduction to Basketball program for primary school children aged 5 – 9
years. Each session is run by nationally accredited coaches and caters for all abilities. The aim is to
have fun, make new friends and learn some basketball skills. Book NOW – places limited!
Venue:
Our Lady of the Pines, Carbine St, Doncaster East
When:
Sat 24 Aug | Sat 31 Aug [10 – 10.45am]
Register:
Email your details to ministeelers@steelersbc.com. Registrations close 20 Aug.
Contact:
Mark Stainkamph 0429 132 356
CRICKET
St David’s Cricket Club - Donvale
Details:
We’re looking for NEW junior players of all ages and abilities for the upcoming season
commencing in October. Programs include * Milo in2CRICKET [5-9 years Friday nights] * Juniors
[U10-12-14-16 Friday ngihts & Saturday mornings]
Contact:
Visit www.stdavidscc.com and click on the ‘Juniors & Milo’ link.
LITTLE ATHLETICS CLUB
East Doncaster
Details:
Registration Day – Sat 14 Sep [9am – 12noon]
Venue:
Doncaster Athletics Track, Rieshiecks Reserve, George St, Doncaster East
When:
Sat 24 Aug | Sat 31 Aug [10 – 10.45am]
Contact:
Peter 0413 777 107 | Margaret 0447 693 561 | Piri 0419 702 691
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
Cricket Expo
Details:
Venues:
Contact:
Kelly Sports
Details:
Contact:
Website:
Tennis
Details:
Contact:
Tue 24 Sep 10am – 1pm for all boys and girls to enjoy FREE activities.
Bayswater Park #2 [King St and Mountain Hwy, Bayswater] OR
Box Hill City Oval [Cnr Middleborough Rd and Whitehorse Rd]
www.playcricket.com.au
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.
David 0414 381 368 | davidkight@kellysports.com.au
www.kellysports.com.au/zone/templestowe
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.
Vicky Lee (Head Coach) 0403 129 648 | vicky@slamin.com.au | www.slamin.com.au
TENNIS
Get Active Sports
Details:
Starts Sunday 13 October for 3 – 6 year olds. $80 for 6 weekly sessions at Templestowe Heights
PS Gym. Register via 1300 772 106 or rego@getactivesports.com.au.
Website:
www.getactivesports.com.au
COMMUNITY NEWS (Cont’d)
Slamin Tennis & Fitness
Contact:
Vicky Lee [Head Coach] 0403 129 648 | vicky@slamin.com.au | www.slamin.com.au
Details:
All children receive a FREE Tennis Australia t-shirt and children 6 years and under receive a FREE racquet
and hat. STRICTLY A MAXIMUM OF (4) STUDENTS PER COACH.
BEFORE SCHOOL LESSONS
Venue:
McCubbin Terrace [Milgate Park courts]
Days:
Monday | Wednesday | Friday
Time:
7.45am [afterwards children walk together with coaches to school (only 5-10mins walk)]
AFTER SCHOOL LESSONS
Venue:
Doncaster and St Gregory’s Tennis Clubs
Days:
Monday to Friday and all day Saturday
ADULT LESSONS
Venue:
Venue:
McCubbin Terrace [Milgate Park courts] - Mon | Wed | Fri - 9.15 and 9.30am [after school drop-off]
Doncaster and St Gregory’s Tennis Clubs - Weeknight evenings
FOR PARENTS / CARERS
COURSES
Parenting Talk
When:
Tue 17 September [6.30pm]
Details:
Understanding how to help your child through the Primary School years, including developing
skills in independence and resilience • Understanding the different parenting styles, including
helicopter parenting and how yours might be influencing your child’s behaviour • Helping your
child through social issues relating to the school environment, including friendships and bullying •
How to ensure your child becomes a responsible cyber citizen when it comes to use of technology
and the internet • What you can do if your child is experiencing difficulty at school?
Venue:
Bayswater North Primary School, School Hall, Stuart Street, Baywater North
Bookings:
Angela 0458 150 008
Slamin Tennis & Fitness
ADULT LESSONS
Venue:
Venue:
McCubbin Terrace [Milgate Park courts] - Mon | Wed | Frid - 9.15 and 9.30am [after school drop-off]
Doncaster and St Gregory’s Tennis Clubs - Weeknight evenings
MUMS/LADIES TENNIS PROGRAM
Details:
$35.00 for 5 x 60mins group lessons. Is a funded program for Mums and Ladies giving them the opportunity
th
to get back into tennis or try it for the first time. The program runs between October 28 and November
th
30 . Tiny Totts program [for 3- 5 year olds] runs at the same time for only $15.00 for 5 x 60mins session. All
equipment provided, a full timetable and registration form can be downloaded from www.slamin.com.au.
WHAT’S ON
Family Fun Day – Deep Creek Anglican Church
When:
Fri 4 Oct [10am – 2pm]
Details:
FREE activities for all ages; jumping castle, puppets, craft, games, face painting, balloon animals,
farm animals. FREE tea & coffee and sausage sizzle.
Venue:
460 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East 9841 7427
Contact:
Cheryl 0403 692 856 | cheryl@deepcreekanglican.com
Lighting Up Multiculturalism
When:
15 July – 15 September 2013
Venue:
At the Chinese Museum
Details:
www.chinesemuseum.com.au/lighting-up-multiculturalism
Mitcham Primary School FETE
When:
Sat 14 September [11am – 5pm]
Details:
Crazy hair * white elephant * face painting * cake stall * lob-a-choc * rides * show bags * silent
auction * food * music. Come along and have some fun!
Venue:
Mitcham Primary School, 294 Mitcham Rd, Mitcham
MILGATE ACHIEVERS 2013
Week 6
Week 7
Prep CJ
Ava
Noah
Prep JP
Daniel
Rojan
Prep MT
Ashlee A
Nash
Prep PM
Scarlett | Sebastian
Kara M
1LS
Peter X
Imogen H
1SB
Krish B
Ben J
2PK
Brianna H | Carla M | Zoe X
Zohara
2SL
Chelsea C
Daniel G
2WH
Tamara C
Kate M
34B
Edward L | Shanise T
Irene L
3AK
Rohan H
Isabel T | Kaivan S
3TW
Charlie W
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4AA
Jack W
Madeline V
4LH
Ryan L
Con M
4RW
Faye T
Bianca H
5CH
Nicholas Y
Madi K
5DM
Georgia R
Matthew K
5KW
Asher L
Adrian G
6FB
Tris K
Chris S
6JC
Jasmine G
Sarah O
6KG
Kevin
Kevin S | Jen W
ART
Shaun [1LS]
Kerry Z [2SL]
LOTE
Zac T [6FB]
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MUSIC
Laura J [6KG]
Monique H [5CH]
PE
Josh R [5CH]
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Each student receives a certificate from their teacher detailing the reason for their award.
Congratulations to these students on their efforts!