ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Milgate Primary School would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land of the Wurundjeri People, and we would like to pay our respects to the elders both past and present. Staff, students and the school community understand that we thrive, learn and live on Wurundjeri Country and we stand with all cultures united as one.

Term 2 Dates

4-8 May: Year 3 & 4 Swimming

8 May: Mother's Day Morning (9:05am - 9:50am)

15 May: 2026 Colour Run (whole school event)

20 May: Grandparents and Special Friends Day (9:50am-11:00am)

8 June: King's Birthday Public Holiday

17 June: Celebration of Learning & Book Fair (4:30-6:00pm)

26 June: Last Day Term 2 (2:30pm dismissal)

COLOUR RUN – One Week to Go!

Our Colour Run is now just one week away, happening next Friday 15th May, and excitement is building across the school! This is set to be a fun-filled event for students, with colour, movement, and plenty of energy as we come together to celebrate and support our school.

Funds raised will go towards continuing the development of our learning, play, and outdoor spaces, including upgrades to our sensory and vegetable gardens, STEM resources, oval restoration and irrigation, and future school improvement projects.

Thank you to all families who have already signed up and donated—your support is making a real difference. There is still time for students to register and collect donations, so please keep spreading the word.

Fun Run Times and Info

The event will be held on the bottom oval after lunch on Friday 15th
Children who want to participate bring along an old (black, white or light colour) t-shirt which they will put over their uniform or wear under their uniform.
Only students with a black or white t-shirt on will have colour thrown on them, however all will participate.
Please send children along with a plastic bag and a small towel /face washer to clean up after the run.
Older classes that run first will go back to class.
Send along eye wear and masks if you wish.
Colour used washes out in water and is made of corn starch and natural colours.

Year 6 - 1:50 warm up - Running time 2:00-2:10

Year 5 - 2:00 warm up - Running time 2:10-2:20

Year 4 - 2:10 warm up - Running time 2:20-2:30

Year 3 - 2:20 warm up - Running time 2:30-2:40

Year 2 - 2:30 warm up - Running time 2:40-2:50

Year 1 - 2:40 warm up - Running time 2:50-3:00

Foundation - 2:50 warm up - Running time 3:00-3:10

We look forward to a fantastic day of colour, community, and celebration!

MOTHERS DAY ACTIVITY

This morning, we welcomed mums and special guests into our classrooms to share part of the school day with students. It was a lovely opportunity for families to spend time in the learning environment and connect with their children at school.

We sincerely thank all those who were able to attend and be part of the morning. Your ongoing support is greatly valued by both students and staff.

We wish all of our mums and mother figures in the community a very happy Mother’s Day this Sunday

SWIMMING YEARS 1-4

Over the last fortnight, the Year 1, 2, 3 & 4 students had the opportunity to take their learning outside the classroom and into Aquarena Aquatic Centre. The students focused on fundamental swimming techniques such as floating, kicking, and various strokes. They also built their understanding of essential water safety measures, such as how to call for help.

It was great to see the students use their risk-taker learner profile to be able refine their swimming craft and build their confidence in water. The teachers would like to thank all the parent helpers who supported the swimming program.

YEAR 2 ART WORKSHOP

This week, our Year 2 students took part in a vibrant painting and mixed media workshop as part of their inquiry unit, How We Express Ourselves. Guided by our guest artist, Zahra, students explored a variety of creative techniques using different materials and mediums.

From experimenting with colour blending to combining textures in mixed media pieces, the workshop encouraged students to think creatively and express their ideas in unique ways. The classrooms were filled with excitement as students proudly shared their artistic creations with one another.

We are incredibly grateful to Zahra for sharing her time and expertise with us. It is always so valuable to have members of our school community involved in learning, and we love welcoming parents into the classroom to enrich our programs.

FOUNDATION FAIRYTALE FIASCO INCURSION

On Tuesday in Week 2, as part of our ‘How we express ourselves’ unit of inquiry, our Foundation students participated in their very first incursion – a Fairytale Fiasco!

Students were immersed in storytelling as they creatively retold an imaginative fairytale using costumes, sound effects and music. They eagerly stepped into character, dressing up as dragons, mice, wizards and wolves.

It was wonderful to see students being risk-takers and communicators as they engaged in retelling the story.

SUPPORTING STUDENT SAFETY: Professional Learning with Dan Petro

We were pleased to welcome behavioural consultant Dan Petro back to the school last Tuesday. Dan spent time in classrooms working alongside staff, observing practice and providing practical, in-the-moment support to strengthen our approaches to student engagement and regulation.

Following the classroom visits, Dan also led an after-school professional learning session for staff. This session built on the work from our previous Curriculum Day, with a continued focus on developing clear, proactive and consistent support plans for students who require additional assistance.

Staff had the opportunity to reflect on current strategies, refine their approaches, and deepen their understanding of how-to best support students displaying Behaviours of Concern (BOC). The emphasis remained on proactive, student-centred strategies that help students develop their own regulation skills, while ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all.

We appreciate the ongoing partnership with Dan and the valuable insights he brings to our work with students.

2027 FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS

Enrolments for 2027 Foundation are now open and will follow the statewide timeline.

A child who is 5 years old or over by 30 April in the year of enrolment is eligible to be enrolled at a government school. If you have a younger child eligible to start school, please visit our website for enrolment information.

Enrolment applications from parents and carers are to be submitted by Friday 31 July 2026. For further information on how to enter your enrolment application, please see our website Milgate Primary School Enrolments

WORKING BEE – TERM 2

Our Term 2 Working Bee will be held on Sunday, 17th from 9:30am–11:30am.

The focus for the morning will be spreading mulch on playground areas and topping up sand pits.

An event will be available on Compass—please indicate if you are able to attend.

Any help, even for a short time, is greatly appreciated. We hope to see you there!

GRANDPARENTS / SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY

We are looking forward to welcoming our grandparents and special friends to school on Wednesday 20th May for a wonderful morning of learning and connection.

The event will run from 9:50am to 11:10am, with a picnic-style snack outside from 10:45am.

This special morning will provide an opportunity for visitors to join in classroom learning and share meaningful time with students. These events are always a highlight of our school calendar and a beautiful way to celebrate the important people in our students’ lives.

We hope all grandparents and special friends enjoy their visit and the time spent with our students on this special occasion.

FIRST NATIONS SPOTLIGHT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that the following document contains images, names and information of deceased persons.

NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

From the 27th of May to 3rd of June it is National Reconciliation Week (NRW). It is a week dedicated to fostering reconciliation as a country and community. This year the theme is All In. Two significant dates are recognised during this week - the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision.

For more information about the week see Reconciliation Australia’s website.

During NRW, Milgate Primary School will be holding a Welcome to Country Ceremony on Friday the 29th of May. We are fortunate this year to welcome back Ganga Giri for a yidaki performance and to have Elder John Terrick join us to conduct the Welcome to Country ceremony.

We welcome the wider school community to attend to be a part of Milgate’s journey to reconciliation. The ceremony will take place in the stadium at 3:10pm.

MUSICAL TALENT AT Milgate

Each whole school assembly we are going to have one of our students performing ,as the students are coming into the stadium .

This week at our whole school assembly Bahar in Year 2 entertained us playing the acoustic guitar.

Amazing effort and beautiful playing Bahar.

Mother’s Day Coffee Stall

Students visited the Milgate Coffee Stall to purchase a coffee voucher (for Down the Rabbit Hole Café) as a thoughtful gift for the special mums, grandmothers, and caregivers in our school community. Profits will be donated to National Breast Cancer Foundation - a charity personally chosen by our Year 6 Leaders.

💖 Vouchers are still available! If you'd still love to treat someone special, $8 vouchers can be purchased from the school's front office through to Monday - a belated Mother's Day gift is always welcomed!

Parents & Friends