PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

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.

PARENT INFORMATION SESSION WITH WRITING CONSULTANT MATT GLOVER

JUNE 12TH @ 6PM - PLEASE SIGN UP

Thank you to those parents who have already signed up to attend the parent/carer information session with writing consultant, Matt Glover. If you have not yet signed up to the event, you can find the link here.

Where: Milgate Primary School, Manuka Building

When: 12th June

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

SCHOOL UNIFORM

We have noticed an increasing number of students coming to school without the school uniform on. Wearing our school uniform fosters pride in our school, encourages children to identify with the school, and gives them a sense of belonging. It also assists with supervision and safety on out-of-school visits and unites students from varying social and cultural backgrounds into a cohesive school whole.

The school uniform is compulsory for all students and we would appreciate your assistance in ensuring that students are wearing the correct uniform each day.

Uniforms can be purchased either online or at our uniform supplier's retail outlet at:

PSW East Kew

12 Strathalbyn Street | East Kew VIC 3102

T: 9819 7809

We also run a second-hand uniform stall approximately once a month - click here for more details

UNIFORM | General - Girls & Boys

School Logo Embroidered Polo shirt | short or long sleeves
School Logo Embroidered Bomber jacket
Vest or Jacket | Polar Fleece
Tracksuit pants or shorts
Socks | bottle green or white
Shoes | black school shoes or track shoes [no black soles]
Hat | legionnaires or wide brim hat

GIRLS

Summer school dress
Winter tunic or skirt [may be worn with polo shirt or skivvy in bottle green or white]
Culottes or shorts
Tights | bottle green

BOYS

Shorts

JEWELLERY

Gold or silver sleepers or studs only
Watch

HAIR ACCESSORIES

Only in school colours (i.e. green or white)

UNIFORM | Sports

Students wear normal Milgate uniform.
Year 5 & 6 students ONLY: school sports top [see details below].

UNIFORM | Team Sports

Students competing in sport are expected to wear the Milgate uniform or will be provided with a sports uniform when necessary.
Netball skirts can only be worn for netball.
Cricket whites are acceptable for the cricket team on interschool sports days.

UNIFORM | Sports Tops

Sports tops are available ONLY for Year 5 and 6 students. They can only be worn on days when these students have P.E. or Interschool Sport or on days they are competing as part of a Milgate sports team.

MATHEMATICS AT HOME FOR THE EARLY YEARS

Families play a crucial part in the development of children's mathematics and numeracy learning. As is the case for educators, family members’ own beliefs and attitudes towards mathematics and numeracy influence the way that children feel about engaging with and developing their mathematics and numeracy skills. Since numeracy in the early years is so highly connected to daily life and the way we make meaning of the world, families can provide opportunities to explore mathematics and support children to become confident about their mathematics and numeracy learning.

Throughout the following resources, learning experiences have been identified that are specifically designed for families to try at home.

2024 CURRICULUM AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

Thank you to the parents and carers who have already accessed the 2024 Curriculum and other contributions on Compass. To access the 2024 Curriculum and other contributions, please go to the Course Confirmation and Payments on Compass using the link in the green box above the newsfeed. Contributions can be made in full, or via a payment plan option.

Additional information regarding the 2024 Curriculum and other contributions can be found via your newsfeed on Compass or on Compass - School Documents - 2024 - Parent Payments.

We would like to thank all families for their ongoing support which ensures that we can continue to offer the best possible education and support to our students and their families.

Parent Contributions are organised in the following categories:

Curriculum Contributions: items and activities which are necessary to support a student's learning of the curriculum.

Educational Items for Students to Own: are other items that the school may invite parents to supply or purchase such as notebooks, stationery, or a digital device.

Other Contributions: Parents are also invited to make a voluntary financial contribution for non-curriculum items and activities that will further enhance the high-quality educational experience at Milgate. The choices we make regarding the payment of contributions is an opportunity to directly impact the quality and range of educational options beyond the standard curriculum.

Extra-Curricular Items and Activities: Items and activities that enhance and broaden the schooling experience of students and are above and beyond what the school provides in delivering the Curriculum. Milgate PS offers a range of optional activities on a 'user pays' basis. Some examples of our extra-curricular activities are Camps, Excursions, Extra-curricular sporting activities, School Musical Art Show and Yearbook.

School Council has made a considerable effort to ensure that our suggested contributions are fair and that there are options in place to support families. Please contact the school office on 9842 7744 if you have any questions regarding the process or payments or if there is a need to discuss financial assistance.

SAFE AND CARING CHOICES & REDUCING RUBBISH IN THE YARD

This week, we have focused on students making safe and caring choices with their peers while outside at recess and lunchtime. We have adapted and explicitly taught the rules for the Gaga Pit and the Table Tennis tables, and we have seen improvement in students' playing safely and fairly.

We have also seen a significant reduction in the amount of rubbish that has been in the schoolyard during recess and lunchtime. During the morning session, students are able to eat fruit and vegetables at 10 am, and then all students have time to eat their snacks before going outside. At lunchtime, all students get 10 minutes to eat their lunch, and then if they have not finished, they can take their food to the canteen area to finish eating. Well done to all Milgate students for making safe and caring choices with each other and looking after our school environment.

LANGUAGE ARTS

AN INVITATION TO ALL PARENTS AND CARERS!

Next week, we are once again welcoming Matt Glover to Milgate Primary School! We encourage all parents to join us for a night of conversation where you will gain a deeper understanding of your child's writing journey at Milgate. Please come along and participate in this fantastic opportunity.

On Wednesday 12th June, Matt Glover will be visiting us at Milgate. He is a renowned international educational consultant from America, who has been working with the school, transforming our approach to Writing. During the session, Matt will delve into practical strategies for fostering student agency and creativity in writing. He will also provide insight into techniques we use for personalised instruction tailored to each student's needs through conferences, one-to-one instruction, and goal setting.

Matt holds a wealth of knowledge and experience. He openly welcomes questions during the session. This discussion serves as an opportunity to gain clarity and deeper understanding about the writing practices here at Milgate.

6:00-7:00 pm

Wednesday 12 June

Manuka Building at Milgate Primary School

STUDENT BOOK REVIEWS

Book: Tubby Nugget’s Tearable Book by Jenine Pastores & Josh Jackson

I like this book because it explores friendship, has detailed illustrations and it is a ‘just right’ book. The book has lots of adorableness and it is interactive – you can fold the pages into an envelope! I would recommend this book because I think the author/illustrator is very talented, and it will make you laugh.

Reviewed by: Arnika G | Year 3

Book: Wings of Fire #7 by Tui T Sutherland

This book is about dragons going on a mission to find a dragon named Icicle. It is a good book to read because it has lots of drama and action. People might like to read this if they enjoy drama, dragons, quests and action.

Reviewed by: Bel T | Year 2

STUDENT POETRY

Year 3 Powerful Poetry Unit

Poet: Eyan T

Poet: Jayden

BOOK HIGHLIGHT

Bamboozled 21st Anniversary Edition by David Legge

Additional Concepts: Curiosity, Relationships

When Alice follows a white rabbit in a smart waistcoat into a large hole, she tumbles into a world turned topsy turvy: but that’s another story. This is Bamboozled! A girl visits her grandad every week, but one week something looks strange. What could it be? This beautiful 21st anniversary edition includes a note from creator David Legge as well as never-before-seen process pages! (Readings, 2024).

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tue 12 & Wed 13 of June

Matt Glover visiting Milgate Primary School

Matt will be working in classrooms from Foundation to Year 6

Wed 12 June

Parent and Carer Matt Glover Information Night

6:00-7:00 pm

Tue 13 August

Readings Doncaster

Book Signing - Andy Griffiths

4:00pm

BOOKSHOPS TO NOTE

Magabala Books is Australia’s leading Indigenous publishing house. Aboriginal owned and led, they celebrate and nurture the talent and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices.

They have a wonderful range of books for primary school children, it is most definitely worth exploring their website which includes an online store, information about cultural programs, awards and scholarships.

FOUNDATION 2025 ENROLMENTS

Foundation 2025 enrolments are now open and are due by Friday 26 July. All Victorian Government Primary Schools are following a new Foundation Enrolment timeline, and parents should follow these steps to enrol:

Submit an enrolment application for Foundation (Prep) by Friday 26 July 2024.
You will be notified of the outcome of your application between Monday 29 July and Friday 9 August 2024. If you receive an enrolment offer, you should accept the offer by Friday 23 August 2024.
Take part in information and transition sessions during Term 4, 2024.
Your child will start Foundation (Prep) from Wednesday 29 January 2025.

Further information on our new digital enrolment process can be found on our website -Enrolments (milgateps.vic.edu.au) or by contacting our office.

Department of Education information on enrolling at a Victorian Government Primary School can be found here - Enrolling in Foundation (Prep) | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au)