Kia ora koutou katoa. One of the exciting outcomes of being in our Kahui Ako are the closer links we have with our neighbouring schools. Just yesterday our Library was abuzz with happy children from Westlake Girls High School and Milford School sitting and reading together in pairs. Michelle Clark, our Year 5 Team leader, liaised with Lucy Robinson at WGHS on ways to enhance reading for some of our students. Lucy brought a large group of girls to our Library before school to read with our students, and this will be an ongoing initiative on Thursday mornings. The Library was so full of students they were spread out right up the stairs and into the breakout room (see photos above and below)! A big thank you to all involved.

Milford School was awash with pink and students who have been learning about bullying and how to be aware of it and what to do when it happens! Huge thanks to the whole school for supporting this initiative for the Mental Health Foundation today. Our learners are Principled and Caring, and they know how to look after their friends, take care of others, and be upstanders, not bystanders. There was a wonderful variety of looks today, with some just wearing a pink top, some in pink head to toe, and others with various shades of pink. Whatever you wore Milford School learners, you are amazing!

Congratulations to Ryder in Year 3 who has shown that he is a Thinker, a Risk-Taker and Knowledgeable! Ryder's motivation to succeed in his learning has been exceptional in Steps today. Ryder, we are so proud of your determination to learn and to be the best you can be. Keep it up!

On Thursday the student Kaiārahi went to Henderson to Give a Kid a Blanket. This is a charity for the children who are less fortunate than us. Bernie (the organizer) walked us through their warehouse and explained how the organization works. All the different rooms had a purpose like the bedding room, the baby room, and the PJ room. We learned a lot but the biggest thing was how grateful we felt to have our own beds and not to have to share a bed with our siblings to keep warm.

Every year, the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) takes place involving an astronaut reading a picture book live from space. On Wednesday, students eagerly gathered in the library to hear 'Give Me Some Space' direct from the International Space Station. It was very exciting, especially when we saw the book float!

‘Give a Kid a Blanket’ is a community action of kindness where donations of warm bedding and pajamas are given to families and kids in need from across the wider Auckland area and beyond. Collection Week will be: Monday - Friday, 14 - 18 June 2021 Students can bring items directly to room 4.

This week marked the annual Primary Science Week. In STEM, junior students explored the implications of humans and marine life sharing the ocean by conducting water, oil and food colouring experiments. Following the scientific process, we made observations, asked questions and hypothesised about what would happen. During our observations, we noticed that oil floated above the water and food colouring. This helped us learn about density and how oil is less dense than water. We also made some beautiful underwater art!

On Wednesday 19th May, all the Year 4 students travelled to Long Bay Regional Park for our Outdoor Challenge Day. We were all very excited to go on this trip due to it being postponed in Term 1 due to lockdown. The day started very wet and windy however once we arrived things quickly improved. It was an amazing day! The visit was a day filled with outdoor challenges where Year 4 children all had a fantastic opportunity to learn about an experience “real safe kiwi style outdoor experiences”.

Congratulations to these amazing Year 1 learners who received their Learner Profile certificates at our team hui last Friday. From left to right: Luca, Clara, Billy, Bo, Liz, Maia, Johnny and Ellie.

This week, the Year 1/0 students have been making space crafts with cardboard and recycled materials during Learning Through Play. The learners explored with different materials, including hot glue guns to construct their creations. If you have any spare cardboard or packaging in the recycling bin at home, we would really appreciate your kind donation.

Your coach is so proud of you, and shared the following:

We are excited to welcome the Tread Lightly Caravan back to Milford School in Weeks 4 & 5 of this term. The Tread Lightly programmes aim is to teach students and their families the environmental consequences of their everyday lives, and to inspire positive behaviour change to create actual environmental benefits.

This year we are excited to be working towards two wonderful school productions. Year 1-3 children will be performing 'The Bee Musical' while Year 4-6 children will be performing 'Sucked In'.

On Tuesday 29 June members of our Orchestral group and our Year 5/6 Festival Choir will perform at the Pupuke Kahui Ako Music Gala at Westlake Boys High School. Please put this date in your diaries. Further information will be available in the coming weeks.

Auckland Marimba Festival - Saturday 28th August

To continue the growth of our Garden to Table programme in Year 5 we are seeking some donations from the school community. If you happen to have any kitchen equipment or small appliances in good working condition, we would really appreciate these.

Dr Judith Locke will be presenting a parents information evening at Westlake Boys High School on Thursday 3 June from 6pm.

See below for FAQ's or contact milford@skids.co.nz to find out how to enrol your child.

North Harbour Hockey would like to take this opportunity to share two programmes for kids in school years 0-3 that might be of interest to parents looking for a multi-sport opportunity or a chance for kids to explore hockey. See information below.

Northern School of Performing Arts is the one-stop performing arts destination for your child. Our purpose-built studios are each fitted with three spacious studios, a reception and music room. We have two convenient North Auckland locations, one on the Hibiscus Coast and the other in the heart of Takapuna. Both locations accommodate dance, drama and music classes for students aged 3 years to adult.

The Tables in Communities Project is focused on helping to provide young people and families with increased access to Table Tennis in the community. The Auckland Table Tennis Association have developed a free app called "Seekapong" which helps people to find tables, meet players and play Table Tennis for free in Auckland.

The first opportunity we are presenting is a Foundation Coaching Course. This course targets entry-level coaches who are looking at developing their coaching skills to the level of junior (primary & intermediate) and secondary school teams as well as adult social and competitive grades. During the 2.5 hours we will utilise practical delivery, group discussion, and scenario-based tasks to develop further confidence and knowledge in Touch coaching environments.

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