Principal's Report

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE!

It has been amazing to have all students and all staff back at school this week.  There has been a wonderful buzz around the school and the sounds of happy students settling back in with their friends has been making all the staff smile.

POSITIVE EDUCATION DAY

On Thursday, Milgate students ‘coloured their threads for PosEd’. The students wore bright clothing and participated in many different wellbeing activities based on the PERMAH model. Classes shared gratitudes, performed acts of kindness, did yoga, reflected on their strengths and how they’re used, participated in team and relationship building activities, and learnt about emotional literacy. It was great to see all of our students participating in so many great wellbeing activities.

SCHOOL CROSSING SAFETY 

Road safety is very important especially when walking and driving near a school. To ensure everyone’s safety please use the dedicated school crossings to cross the roads. The council have currently placed plants in the middle of the embankment on the road outside of the Manuka Building to avoid parents and students from using it as a crossing. Please see the photos below to familiarise yourself and your children of where you can cross the roads safely at school. We appreciate everyone's assistance in keeping the students safe.

2022 PARENT CONTRIBUTIONS AND BOOK PACKS 

Milgate Primary School is looking forward to another great year of teaching and learning and would like to advise you of the parent payment arrangements for 2022.  We are very proud of the enhanced educational experience that is provided here at Milgate which extends beyond the standard Victorian curriculum. Thank you to the many families who have supported the school with these contributions in 2021.  Your continued support maximizes the learning opportunities for all students and results in a school that the community can be proud of.

The Year Level book packs this year have been outsourced to our educational resource provider, COS.  Parents will be able to buy directly from the COS Parent Portal and have items delivered to home  (with free delivery if ordered prior to 12 December).  Please keep an eye out for more detailed information regarding the COS Parent Portal.  To access this portal you will need to:

• Visit www.COS,net.au
• Click “School Packs”  (top LH tab)
• Enter Username:  milgateprimary@cos.net.au
• Enter Password:  Parents-22

The Compass post sent today provides you with more detailed information about the requested Curriculum Contributions and other contributions for 2022.  Course Confirmations for 2022 will open on Compass  today.

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS | MON 8 NOV

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Our Second Hand Uniform Shop will be open next week:

When: Monday 8 November from 9.00 - 10.30 am. 

Where: The uniform shop will be outside the canteen area.  

Bookings: Bookings are essential and will open today from 4pm.  Bookings can be made at the following link 

Please note:

• Spaces are limited to 10 people per 15 minute block, and there is a limit of 3 items per size, per person.
• *** Bookings are for ONE person only. Please respect the volunteers and do not enter the area until your allocated timeslot ***
• If you need more than 3 items, you are welcome to book another session at a later date.
• Most items are $5 and only card payments are accepted.
• Visitors must observe physical distancing and wear a mask while shopping as per current government guidelines
• Visitors must sign in using the QR code provided, or by recording their details on the sign in sheet
• There will be a limited number of people allowed in the area for each timeslot, please do not enter until your booked time.  Please also observe physical distancing while waiting outside

ONLINE PROGRAM FOR PARENTS OF ANXIOUS KIDS

The Victorian Government, through the Department of Health, has now funded FREE online support for parents and carers across the state. Along with other free resources and online programs, the evidence-based Fear-Less Triple P Online program is now available for parents who want to help their children and teenagers break free from anxiety.

Visit the updated website to learn more:https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/.

HELPING FAMILIES TO STAY CALM AND OPTIMISTIC

The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program® is backed by decades of research and Victorian families now have free and immediate access to three online programs. All feature videos, worksheets and activities and make it easy for parents to get practical, positive tips anywhere, anytime:

• Fear-Less Triple P Online
  (for parents of children 6-14 years struggling with anxiety)
• Triple P Online
  (positive parenting for parents of young children, up to 12 years)
• Teen Triple P Online
  (positive parenting for parents of children 10-16 years)

The new Fear-Less Triple P Online program is your FREE online course to help you show your child or teenager positive, practical ways to break free from anxious feelings – and help the whole family’s emotional wellbeing. You can do other positive online programs too, to help take the stress out of parenting and support your child’s emotional wellbeing – these tips and tools are all available to Victorian families for FREE! Find out more atwww.triplep-parenting.net.au"