New Member of Staff We are fortunate to welcome a new member of staff appointed to Milton Public School this week. Mrs Jodie Watkins has been appointed as a permanent classroom teacher. We wish Jodie a happy and rewarding career here at Milton Public School and know she will continue to enjoy our friendly and supportive students, staff and community.

Term 4 Week 11 Monday 16th December 2013

We come to the end of another wonderfully successful, eventful and rewarding year at Milton Public School. It is amazing to look at how far our students have come and to celebrate their achievements in a wide range of areas including the academic, cultural and sporting areas. These opportunities are made possible by the dedicated staff at Milton Public School whose time, energy, enthusiasm and commitment is to be recognised. This also includes the administrative staff, whose efficiency and highly effective organisational skills are invaluable. To the school learning support officers, cleaners, visiting teachers, canteen assistants and community helpers, your work this year is gratefully appreciated.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE On behalf of all the staff at Milton Public School I wish to give a huge thank you to all our parents, carers and members of this wonderful community for your continued support, assistance when needed and above all, being excellent role models to the wonderful students of MPS. Thank you to the very hard-working P&C led by our president Mrs Mel Wills. We couldn’t be a successful school without your support, your enthusiasm and the best fete every year. Thank you to the dedicated teaching staff who make every day important and exciting for our students. Thank you to our School Learning Support Officers, our admin staff, General Assistant and cleaners for keeping this beautiful school ‘beautiful’. Finally, may I wish all our families the very best for the festive season. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing everyone in 2013

Outgoing Leaders Applauded I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to the school captains and prefects who have been a most amazing group of young leaders. They have performed any task asked of them with enthusiasm and 100% commitment. They have been exemplary role models for our younger students in their presentation, behaviour and attitudes. They have been exemplars when representing the school. Congratulations to our 2013 School Captains Darci E and Lleyton R, and to our 2013 school prefects; Luka R, Kelsey M, Jacob W and Alex E on an outstanding year. Good luck in all your future endeavours.

Prefects 2014 Congratulations to the newly elected prefects Aimee C, Jasmine D, Jade M, Declan D, Jack S and Angus R. It was a great pleasure to announce Jade M and Jack S as School Captains for 2014 at our Celebration Assembly on Friday. Well done to all students and congratulations to our new prefects and captains.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK TUESDAY Student Banking (Bendigo Bank) 3-6 Pool Parties K-2 Picnic WEDNESDAY Last Day of school for students THURSDAY Staff Development Day - Training FRIDAY Staff Development Day - Training

COMING EVENTS

Students Years 1 - 6 return Wednesday 29th January 2014

Kindergarten 1st Day of School

Monday 3rd February 2014 9.20am - 3.25pm

Presentation Assembly Our annual Presentation Day Assembly was held last Friday, the 13th of December, in our school hall. The hall was filled with students, staff, parents and friends as we celebrated our achievements for 2013. Thank you to students for your outstanding behaviour during the ceremony. Many thanks to Miss Coleman, Mrs Blondinau and the 3-6 team for their amazing efforts in organising and coordinating this event. We can’t forget the talents of our amazing choir, “The Monsanites” and the “4 Amigos” who entertained us all so beautifully and professionally. Thank you to Mr Rutherford for your hard work and patience. What a wonderful way to round off a very rewarding and successful year at Milton Public School.

4H Papier Mache’ Masks 4H made some incredible papier mache’ masks with the ‘King of Papier Mache” - Mr Harrison. The effort and the imagination of the children was amazing, as they created outstanding papier mache’ masks. Well done 4H.

Year 6 T-Shirt Signing Students in year 6 have permission to get one of their t-shirts signed on the last day of school; Wednesday 20th December. They will require a note from a parent or guardian, their own texta or marker and their t-shirt in their bag. School uniform must still be worn.

P&C Raffle Drawn Congratulations to the winners of the P&C Christmas Raffle which was drawn at this morning’s Year 6 graduation assembly. The lucky winners of the wonderful hampers were: - Daniel Marsland B Vinson Ryan Nguyen Sara Pollock x 2 Gracie Curry Abi Tomlinson x 2 Marcus Pepperell Jed Davies Olivia Gumley Ellie Brophy Zach Wells Britt King Thank you to the P&C for their efforts throughout 2013. The P&C do a tremendous job to raise funds and offer support for our school and these are very much appreciated. A special thank you to Mel Wills who is the president of the P&C, for her leadership, guidance and organisation of the many successful events that the P&C arranged throughout the year.

Students Last Day 18th December Staff will finish on Friday 20th December. School resumes for students in Years 1 – 6 on Wednesday 29th January, 2013. Kindergarten students start on Monday 3rd February, 2014. Kindergarten parents will be advised of the arrangements for new Kindergarten students for 2014 regarding Best Start assessment, which will take place on Wednesday 29th, Thursday 30th, Friday 31st January. Wishing all our families a safe and happy Christmas break. We look forward to working with you and your children in 2013.

This week’s special at the canteen

Frozen Pineapple Slices

.40c

Available lunchtime only

A Big Thank you Thank you to all our wonderful canteen helpers! We are grateful for volunteering your time to help out and your children especial-ly loved seeing you here! Have a fan-tastic Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year! Merry Christmas From Monique Isarin & Katie Johnston

CANTEEN ROSTER

Wednesday18/12 Jo Gittany, Mel Elsworth, Janine Fleming

Congratulations Megan on achieving DUX for 2013

K-2 Christmas Concert The K-2 Christmas Concert was held last Tuesday. The theme for the concert was “A Christmas Wish”, and it was truly magnificent to see every single student shine for their class item. What a huge accomplishment for children so young. But it doesn’t happen without great vision, direction and collaboration. Thank you Mrs Chittick, and tremendous dedication and rehearsal, thank you K-2 staff. Every audience member agrees it was an amazing concert and one the students will all remember for years to come.

Congratulations to these students who received Gold, Gold Bar 1, Gold Bar 2, Gold Bar 3 during Term 4.

COMMUNITY NEWS The following articles have been submitted for inclusion in our parent newsletter and are not part of Milton Public School curriculum.

NEW Junior Tennis Competition Starts Soon The next Saturday Morning Junior Tennis Comp will start Saturday 31/1/14, the 1st Saturday after the school holidays. It will run for the whole of term 1. In our junior comp we have 4 divisions, so there is room for all abilities of player. On the club noticeboard now, there is a sheet up requesting names of those who wish to play. We are always looking for more reserves as well, so if you want to have a go & can’t commit to playing every week, why not think about being a reserve? You must be able to have a small rally & serve 50% of balls into the court to play in the comp. Anyone with any junior enquiries should phone Kerrie on 44555064.

Holiday Lessons and Surf Groms December 21-24 + more in January Lessons every day Phone Pam to book 0409 767 176

Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre - Ice Skating From Thursday 9th—Saturday 25th January 2014, the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre will be home to an indoor world class ice skating rink measuring 25 by 15 metres. With some NEW exciting sessions for children and adults, come along and join in the fun with 60 minute ice skating sessions, U18’s disco’s,advanced skating, retro nights, movie nights, Camp Chillin’ vacation care, Ice Cube Dinner and lots more! For more information on tickets and activities call the box office on 1300 788 503 or visit shoalhavenentertainment.com.au

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