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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 3 Dates

1 August: School Trivia Night

7 August: Year 5/6 Cross Country Skiing (outdoor electives program)

12-14 August: Year 3 Camp

17-21 August: Year 4 Camps

24 August: Curriculum Day (student free day)

2 September: Curriculum Day (student free day)

7 & 8 September: Year 2 Day Camps

11 September: School Disco

18 September: Last Day Term 3 (2:30pm dismissal)

SCHOOL DISCO TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Purchase tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/milgate-student-disco-or-2026

If you can volunteer on the afternoon of the disco, please fill in the following form:

https://forms.gle/NXVntZwUkDK3gF8f7

FOUNDATION 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL

Our Foundation students had a wonderful time celebrating 100 Days of School! We started the day by enjoying breakfast together with cereal and toast before taking part in lots of exciting 100-day challenges. We built towers with 100 cups, created with 100 LEGO pieces, wrote 100 words, and threaded 100 beads. We also enjoyed a delicious pizza lunch before finishing our special celebration with a movie and popcorn. What a fun and memorable day we had! Congratulations on your 100 Days of School!

MILGATE PS HOUSE ATHLETICS

On Tuesday 21st July we had our annual House Athletics Carnival @ Doncaster Athletics Track. It was terrific to see everyone putting in such a terrific effort throughout the day and trying to achieve their personal best in everything they did. Mrs. Collins and Mr. Will, will now look at the results from this event and select the Milgate PS Athletics Team, which will represent Milgate at the Templestowe District Athletics Carnival later in the term. Well done to everyone and many thanks to Mrs. Collins, Yr. 3 – 6 teachers, ES Staff and parents who assisted throughout the day.

The results were as follows:

1st ~ Streeton ~ 570
2nd ~ Boyd ~ 483
3rd ~ McCubbin ~ 470
4th ~ Roberts ~ 320

2026 ICAS Competition Assessments: Entries Closing on Monday!

Milgate Primary School is pleased to offer students the opportunity to participate in the ICAS academic competitions this year.

ICAS provides students with the opportunity to challenge their higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in a range of subject areas, including English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee and Digital Technologies.

Full details, including available assessments, sitting dates, costs, registration instructions, privacy information and the closing date for registrations, are included in the attached letter.

2026 ICAS Parent Information and Registration Letter.pdf

Please note that registration closes on Monday 27 July at 11:59pm.

*Please note, there are no ICAS assessments available for Foundation and Year 1 students.

JUNIOR SCHOOL COUNCIL FUNDRAISER FOR ENDANDERED ANIMALS

In the last week of Term 2, our passionate Junior School Council leaders proudly led a fundraiser to raise awareness and support for endangered animals. Throughout the week, students organised and ran stalls at recess and lunch, selling bookmarks and bracelets, with all proceeds going towards this important cause.

The week ended with a wonderful animal-themed dress up day, where students came dressed as their favourite animals, wore animal-themed clothing, or chose colours to represent an animal they care about. It was fantastic to see our school community get involved so enthusiastically and generously donate to the cause.

This fundraiser was a wonderful example of student action in many different forms. Our JSC leaders not only raised money, but also educated others, shared their passion, encouraged participation and inspired our community to think more deeply about how we can care for the world around us.

As an IB school, we hope to develop learners and citizens of the world who understand that they have the power to contribute, make thoughtful choices and take meaningful action. We are incredibly proud of our JSC leaders for showing what this can look like in action.

A big thank you to our students, families and staff for supporting this important initiative.

FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS 2027: CLOSING NEXT FRIDAY!

A friendly reminder to families with younger siblings who will be starting Foundation in 2027 to please submit an enrolment application by Friday 31 July 2026.

Applications can be completed online using the Department of Education enrolment portal via the link below: https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/s/

For further information about enrolling in Foundation, including the enrolment timeline and process, please download the Foundation Enrolment Information Pack from the Victorian Government website: https://www.vic.gov.au/enrolling-foundation-prep

If you have any questions regarding sibling enrolments, please contact the school office via email at milgate.ps@education.edu.au