Kia ora whānau. While the weather has been fickle, to say the least, we have still managed to have many of the planned outdoor activities. The Year 0/1 athletics morning went ahead, as did the Year 3 and Year 4 activities. We have our fingers crossed for the Festival of Song tonight as there is no save date and the children are very excited for it to happen. We cannot use the hall as we wouldn’t fit and would exceed the capacity numbers for fire safety. Please bring a raincoat and an “it’s only a bit of rain” attitude. If it is torrential we will have to cancel and will let you know this afternoon via Hero.

This week, the Learner Profile Attribute that we have been focusing on is Knowledgeable. Being knowledgeable means that we know many things, we know what to do, and we remember what we have learned. It also means that we know where and how to find new information to increase our knowledge. The Knowledgeable certificates this week were awarded to Jordy and Laura in Room 17, Abby and Bryn in Room 16, Gianna and Miller in Room 15, Sebastiao and Lilia in Room 14, Naomi and Eva in Room 13, Daren and Harper in Room 4, Clemmie and Betsey in Room 18. Congratulations to all these learners.

Our Stormwater Sleuths have worked hard, studying the impact of our school on stormwater pollution in our catchment. At the best of times, it has been an interesting study in human behaviour; “How did that get there?!” and at other times it was a distinctly mucky and stinky job! Our student scientists got on with it like the professionals they have become and embraced the other learning opportunities that arose around the topic.

This week the Year 3 team enjoyed a day of fun to celebrate the year that has been. We started the day with a visit to Sylvan Park where the children took part in a rotation of activities including tee-ball with Miss Armstrong, relays with Mrs von Collas, and a scavenger hunt with Miss Campbell. Upon our return to school, the children enjoyed a shared lunch. They loved trying food from different cultures as well as each other's favourites. The day was finished off with a swim in the school pool. Below are some photos from the day.

Year 4 had a great day this Wednesday, celebrating a wonderful year together! We watched the movie: Meet the Robinsons as part of our How the World Works inquiry. The main character is an innovator and inventor, who needs to solve a problem! We recommend you watch it :-)

This Thursday, we had our very final Gardening session. The Gardeners have worked super hard throughout this year, many attended all 4 terms! Thank you to all the committed Gardners, Miss Leng and Mrs Sommers are very lucky to have you all. We are very thankful for our amazing parent helper - Charlotte, who taught us so much about gardening. Our gardens look amazing!

Our year 3/4 boys basketball team finished 3rd at the end of the season, beating Stanley Bay Primary 10-9. It was a nailbiter of a game! Congratulations boys and well done for displaying great sportsmanship throughout the season.

On Saturday the Year 4 teams played their last netball game at Netball North Harbour in the Spring League. To celebrate the end of the 2022 netball season, all the teams were allowed to dress up and play in costumes. It was great to see one of the Year 4 teams all dress up in pink, while the other Year 4 team sported cool sunglasses. Both teams did really well in the Spring League, and have tremendously improved their skill levels. Thank you to the coaches and manages of both these teams. Your time and efforts are highly appreciated.

As a fun part of How we Organise Ourselves Unit of Inquiry, R20 and R21 ESOL students have created posters with their future careers. I am sure they will be very successful in anything they will be pursuing.

Guitar and Ukulele Lessons are available at school next year, with Dave Gatman from Musiqhub. If you would like more information or register your interest for lessons in Term 1 2023, please contact Dave on 021 2221456 or dave.gatman@musiqhub.co.nz

This school holiday programme is the perfect way for your child to spend the last few days before Christmas. Each day has been carefully planned so that the children are engaged in a variety of creative activities throughout the day. The course is multi-leveled so is perfect for primary aged children.

Previous Milford school students, Charlie and Dustin are selling Christmas tress again this year. Find them at 10 Inga Road, Milford (opposite Milford marina). Tress range from $35+. Open Saturday and Sunday 9am-7pm, Weekdays 3pm-7pm. Support these local, ex Milford school boys! 10 Inga Road. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Need a safe and fun holiday programme for the kids over the school holidays? Our before and after school care team, SKIDS, are running their holiday programme filled with fun activities and trips.

Shelley Bryce is once again running her Tennis Holiday programme from the Milford Tennis Club on Dodson Avenue these coming school holidays.

Ethos has you sorted for the school holidays, running a 3-day programme, involving some of the following:

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