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MILGATE'S VISION

To provide a dynamic, inclusive learning environment that challenges students to become inquirers, thinkers and caring young people who are able to interact in the global society with respect and intercultural understanding

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.

CHILD SAFETY & WELLBEING AT MILGATE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Information for families and the school community

Milgate Primary School is committed to providing an environment where students are safe and feel safe.

Our child safety framework on our website explains how we support and maintain child safety and wellbeing at Milgate Primary School. It includes our:

• Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
• Child Safety Reporting and Responding Obligations Procedures, and
• Child Safety Code of Conduct, which outlines acceptable and unacceptable behaviours for all staff and volunteers at our school.
• Bullying Prevention Policy
• Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy

Our students and families are important partners in providing a child safe environment. These regular newsletter reminders are one of the ways we ensure our school community is aware of:

-     our commitment to child safety, and

-     how to provide feedback or raise child safety concerns.

If you have any concerns about child safety at any time, please contact Kate Mancarella on 9842 7744. Any child safety complaints or concerns are treated seriously. For more information about our school’s complaints process, see our Complaints Policy. 

We also welcome your ideas on ways we can improve our approach to child safety and wellbeing. If you have any suggestions or comments please contact Kate Mancarella on 9842 774

THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR ATTENDANCE

Did you know that if a student misses just one day of school every two weeks, it adds up to four full weeks of missed learning over the year? Every day at school counts. Regular attendance is vital for students to build strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, stay connected with peers, and engage in meaningful learning experiences. Being at school every day helps students feel part of the community, keeps learning consistent, and supports their overall success.

PEER MEDIATION

Some of our Year 6 students have been participating in the new Peer Mediation program where they develop conflict resolution skills and build positive relationships across the school. Each lunch time, armed with a high-vis vest and a first aid kit, our Year 6 Peer Mediators support their younger peers in managing small problems or conflicts within the school yard.

This week, after analysing some data, our Peer Mediators gathered throughout Term 1, three of our Wellbeing Leaders participated in Foundation year level collaborative planning. They provided some valuable insight into the types of problems or conflicts our Foundation students might be experiencing, and made recommendations as to what skills they may need support in developing, as well as possible strategies for developing these skills. Well done, Year 6 Peer Mediators, and thank you for all of your amazing effort! 

MILGATE SCHOOL LEADERS PAY TRIBUTE AT ANZAC DAY SERVICE

On Tuesday, our six School Leaders proudly represented Milgate Primary School at the annual ANZAC Day Service, hosted by the Rotary Club of Manningham City. As part of the ceremony, our students laid a wreath to pay their respects and honour the service and sacrifice of the ANZACs. It was a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the importance of remembrance, and our students represented our school with maturity and respect throughout the event.

SUPPORTING STUDENT SAFETY: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROFESSIONAL WITH DAN PETRO

Today, seven teachers, our three Principals, Wellbeing Leader, and therapy dog handler took part in a full-day professional learning session with Behaviour Analyst Dan Petro. The session focused on deepening our understanding of how to effectively support students who display Behaviours of Concern (BOC), with a focus on proactive and student-centred strategies.

When students display serious Behaviours of Concern, educators often try a range of responses to maintain safety. However, these approaches can fall short when the focus is on controlling the child rather than helping the student manage themselves.

During this workshop, participants were guided through the development of clear and effective support plans aimed at both preventing BOC situations and responding safely when they occur. The session also covered key strategies for managing crisis situations and creating a safe, supportive environment for all.

FORTNIGHTLY WOI WURRUNG WORD

CELEBRATING FIRST NATIONS CULTURE, HISTORIES AND PEOPLES - CALENDAR

FOUNDATION | INCURSION - Fairytale

This week the Foundation students explored storytelling through acting and using their imagination with an incursion from the Drama Toolbox. They experimented with sound, actions and speech to help fix Fairytale Land, where everything was upside down! Dressing up in costumes and following the sequence of storytelling, the students enjoyed the day. Well done Foundation students on being risk-takers and using your communication skills to tell the story!

PROJECT ROCKIT - PARENT SESSION

Parenting in a Digital World

When: Tuesday 6th May 2025, 7-8pm AEDT

Timing: 40 minutes + Question Time

This session will be recorded. 

Learn how to reframe your family’s relationship with technology to build healthier habits and protective factors in a digital world. This webinar explores practical strategies, research-backed insights, and real stories to help you navigate the scroll and support your children in developing balanced tech use.

WORKING BEE - Sunday 1st June - 9am-11am

We are planning a Working Bee for Sunday 1st June from 9 am-11am. For our working bee, we will be finishing our Sensory Garden, and many hands make light work! If you can assist, we kindly ask that sign up using this link

SCHOOL SAVING BONUS 

ISSUES IN COMPASS

Compass have advised that an update will be rolled out next week to cater for the issues some families are experiencing trying to use the Pay By CSEF/Credit option on Compass Events. 

If you have a child on the following events are unable to access the Pay By CSEF/Credit option, please email please email us at milgate.ps@education.vic.gov.au and we will process this manually and record your consent. 

• YEAR 5 & 6 EXCURSION | Interschool Sport - Term 2

• YEAR 5 & 6 EXCURSION | Sports Program - Term 2

• YEAR 1 & 2 | SWIMMING PROGRAM - May 12-16 2025

For all other events, we hope the Compass solution will be available to parents sometime next week.  We appreciate your patience.

REMINDER - Allocate your funds

If you would like to use any of your school savings bonus money on uniforms, you have until 30th June 2025 to finalise these purchases.

If any amount is unspent as at 1 July 2025, it will automatically become a school activities credit for you to use through your school. The credit will be available for you to use at the school from August 2025. The delay is to allow for the processing of outstanding transactions and invoices with suppliers. 

If you will need to access the School Saving Bonus for school activities in July 2025, please access the online system before 30 June 2025 to manually allocate to school activities. 

This credit for school activities will help cover the cost of things like excursions and camps.

Families who do not want to use the School Saving Bonus can elect to provide this money to the school for use by other students needing support. Please contact the school directly at milgate.ps@education.vic.gov.au.