Dear Parents and Community Wow, I cannot believe we are already in Week 8. This term is flying by and before we know it, we’ll all be celebrating Christmas with our friends and family. I trust that everyone’s harvest is going smoothly and the warmer weather has been welcomed. Reports & Parent/Teacher Interviews Our staff have been very busy the last couple of weeks writing reports. A lot of time and effort goes into writing detailed reports that outline your child’s strengths whilst providing constructive feedback in order to improve their educational outcomes. Reports will be given to children on the last Wednesday of term; the 14

th of December. I know that some of you have been into school to meet with the teaching staff to discuss your child’s report and I thank you for this. If possible, it is important to meet with your child’s teacher before reports are administered as it gives you an opportunity to understand your child’s grades and effort so there are no surprises. If you have not done so already, I encourage you to make an appointment with your child’s teacher. Concert Families and community members are invited to attend our end of year concert being held on Friday the 9th of December, commencing at 7.00 pm. It is an important night for our school and community as it allows us to recognise our children’s efforts throughout the year whilst thanking our staff, parents, community members, P&C and donors for their

hard efforts and achievements throughout the year. I know our students and staff have been busily rehearsing and are excited for the big night. Miling Mates Today was our second last Miling Mates session for 2016. Miss Shannon Jeffers organised Sue Lefroy, the School Nurse to attend today and run an OT session which was very valuable by all accounts. Our Miling Mate students will attend their final day next Tuesday which will see them transition into the Junior Room which is very exciting for parents and students alike. Miss Jeffers has worked tirelessly this term to ensure Miling Mates has run smoothly and I thank her for this. Miling Mates is a highly valued program with many benefits academically and socially. Thank You I would like to thank Paul White, and Ryan and Neil Mackintosh for their help in pulling our damaged shade cloth down, taking it to Moora to get fixed and putting it back up again. Without the help of parents and community members like you, our school would not be the beautiful, inviting and caring place it is.

Kind Regards

Ashlyn Siviour

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Miling Primary School, Nardy St, Miling WA 6575. Telephone 08 9654 1063 www.milingps.wa.edu.au

30 NOVEMBER 2016

Wil’s Words …

In the senior room I’ve been working with the 6s preparing their graduation

items. The seniors also continue to surprise me with their ability to work in teams.

Last week they showed incredible communication skills, jumping into hoops in groups

with two of the four group members blindfolded. During Game Factory the juniors

have been doing activities that challenge resilience and emotional regulation.

Students are practicing maintaining a positive and focused attitude. We also

visited the garden to see how corn pollinates itself without needing too much help

from insects. Thanks to our award winning gardener for taking care of our plants

for another year!

MILING COMMUNITY CHURCH

Services Held:-

2nd Sunday @ 9.30am & 4th Sunday @ 8am

Followed By Morning Tea!

Miling Community Family Christmas Service

Sunday December 11 - 9.30am

MORNING TEA TO FOLLOW

ALL WELCOME !

Our thoughts are with Kain, Lexie, Cliff and extended families.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Kain.

We look forward to seeing you up and about real soon.

Deepest condolences to Rick & Gaile Groves and family.

Love and thoughts are with you all.

Remembering Nathan

Just a friendly reminder with Christmas just around the corner if you are expecting large or a lot of parcels can you please pick up straight away or arrange to have someone pick them up for you. Also we are getting a large volume of mail to people unknown. If you have a new workman can you please let us know then we can put letters in your mailbox for them. Also we have the Letters to Santa mailbox in the Post Office.

One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess

created in the living room on Christmas day.

Don't clean it up too quickly!

Andy Rooney

It's true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work,

particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all

the Christmases in your life, you'll find you've created

family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories,

good and bad, are really what help to keep a family

together over the long haul.

Caroline Kennedy

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Dandaragan Tronox Junior Tennis

Tournament Date: 11th December 2016

Time: 8.30am for a 9.00am start

Age Groups:

10 & Under

12 & Under

14 & Under

16 & Under

18 & Under (Attending school in 2016)

Nomination: $10 (includes a wrap- Please indicate your preference when you

nominate. )

Nominations close Friday 9th December 2016

For nominations and queries please contact Anna McGregor on 0409313308

Fresh ham and chicken wraps available for $5 non playing attendees.

Dandaragan parents please bring a plate of supper to share.

Thank you.

Come along for a fun day of tennis. Nominate in your age group as an individu-

al and you will be paired with a different partner for each game of a Round Rob-

in competition.

BALLIDU PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOSING CELEBRATION

SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER 2016

All past and present students, teachers, staff and community members along with their families, are invited to attend the closing celebrations of Ballidu Primary

School. After a wonderful 95 years, Ballidu Primary School will be closing its doors for the last time.

2pm - Classrooms Open

3pm – Official proceedings followed by afternoon tea

5pm – The school bell is rung for the last time

Classrooms Close

Tea/Coffee and Water available throughout the afternoon

For all enquiries and to RSVP, please contact Liz Heavey at the school on

08 9674 1247 You can also email Liz at Elizabeth.Heavey@education.wa.edu.au

Accommodation is available in town and surrounding towns, please let Liz know when you RSVP if you would like more information.

Once the school closes there will be entertainment at Alpha Park thanks to Ballidu Progress Group. Why not have a look around town and pop into the Tavern for a cold drink and catch up some more in between. The Lodge/Art Gallery will be open from 5pm if you would like to see

some work by our talented local artists.

BYO Alcohol after 5pm Tavern will be open from 3pm, Dinner from 6pm

TERM PLANNER – TERM 4 - 2016

WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY ONE

Oct 10

Staff

Development Day

11

Students Resume

12

Early Close

2.30pm

13

14

TWO

17 Mike Hind 11 –12. 30 Cricket Skills

19

Newsletter Miling MatesMiling MatesMiling MatesMiling Mates

Early Close

2.30pm

20 Scorchers Mascot

visit

21

T20 Cricket -

Moora

THREE

24 25 Musica Viva

St Joseph’s Moora

26

Early Close

2.30pm

27 28

FOUR

31 Nov 1

School Board

2 Newsletter Miling MatesMiling MatesMiling MatesMiling Mates

Early Close

2.30pm

3 4

FIVE

Week

7 8

Assembly 8.50am

P&C Meeting

9

Early Close

2.30pm

10 11

Remembrance Day

SIX

14 15 16 Newsletter Miling MatesMiling MatesMiling MatesMiling Mates

Early Close

2.30pm

17

Student Leader

Speeches

18

SEVEN

21 22 23

Early Close

2.30pm

24 25

EIGHT

28 29

School Board

30 Newsletter OT WorkshopOT WorkshopOT WorkshopOT Workshop Miling MatesMiling MatesMiling MatesMiling Mates

Early Close

2.30pm

Dec 1 2

NINE

5 6 Miling Mates Miling Mates Miling Mates Miling Mates Transition DayTransition DayTransition DayTransition Day

7

Early Close

2.30pm

8 9

End of Year

Concert &

Graduation

TEN

12 13 14 Newsletter

Early Close

2.30pm

15

LAST DAY

TERM 4

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