A huge thank you to those of you who came to the Meet the Teacher evening on Wednesday. We have a fantastic turn out, and I am sure it wasn’t just the lure of a glass of wine upon arrival! Thank you to the FOMS (Friends of Milford School) who supplied the wine and greeted you at the door.

Our school fair is fast approaching and we hope you have Saturday 14th March in your diary and are spreading the word to your family and friends! We will need your help to make it a great day for everyone and will be asking for donations from each family which will include:

If you want your child to play netball this season, you must register them on the Netball North Harbour website. If your daughter played last year you should receive an email asking you to update your information. If they are a new player this year, please register them asap so that I can organise teams before the end of the term. See link below.

Milford School has decided to offer only one playing day for all year groups in 2020. In the past year we have found that we have stretched our resources too thinly and have compromised the strength of netball teams. To this end you may register your child in either the Monday competition -Years 1 and 2 Future Ferns which are 4 aside, Year 3 which are 5 aside and Year 4 which are 7 aside.The Wednesday competition is for Years 5 and 6 , both of which are 7 aside.

Basketball and Flippa Ball payment registrations closed last week so we won't be taking any further players. As mentioned in the blurb at the top of the Sports Interest forms, completion of that form 'does not constitute actual registration and guarantee your child being in a specific sport, team, venue or night.' By completing it, it creates a database of names to give an idea of numbers and then we can contact you directly when that sporting activity becomes available throughout the year.

Our Whare Tākaro (House of sports/play) was rebranded last week and we have some wonderful Year 5 & 6 monitors that help to facilitate this for our students. The children take their named iceblock stick with them at Morning Tea, use their manners to request an item to borrow and return it before the end of lunch that day to receive their stick back. This is a great way for our students to have a sense of responsibility as well as have some equipment to enhance their playtime.

Our Milford School Kapa Haka rōpu (group) is getting underway next week with a busy term as we prepare for a pōwhiri in March. Kapa Haka will now be held from 8.30am on Thursday mornings before school in the Hall instead of during class time on a Friday. Students who wish to partake will need to be committed to ensure that our rōpu is strong going forwards.

Please be aware that there are parking restrictions on both Otakau Road and the parking bay outside Milford School, on Shakespeare Road.

Over the next few weeks, the music groups will start meeting and children will be asked to sign up. All of the information and google forms for you to access are now updated on the Milford School website music page.

With this beautiful weather why not get the whole family out and about on their bikes?

Catalogues were sent home this week, BUT if you didn’t get one don’t despair please check with your classroom teacher or the office to get your copy.

The First 2nd Hand Uniform Sale for 2020 Friday, 21 February at 2.40 – 3.15 pm Find us outside opposite the Courts We currently have a range of second-hand uniforms in sizes 4 - 16.

Our preferred method of payment for school payments, is through your myKindo account. This offers an easy way for you to view and pay for your child’s needs, and complete permission slips and other forms, online. It’s quick, secure and open 24/7, and offers many card and bank transfer options, as well as options to hold an online balance or pay-as-you-go.

Attention all Year 1-8 netaballers: Get your friends and team together and let us get you ready for your school Netbal trials at Westlake Girls' annual Netball Coaching Clinic.

More New Zealanders have learned to swim with Hilton Brown Swimming than any other swim school in the country.

The 2020 Shore to Shore 5km fun run/walk is taking place on Sunday April 5 2020. We invite all children, family members and friends to get together and register. The final date for registrations will be Friday March 27.

In an ever-changing and fast-paced, technology-addicted world, it can be difficult to guesstimate what skills our children need in order to prepare them for an uncertain future.

If your child comes from a background other than English, English classes are offered where learning is fun.

Tuesday Afternoons in Room 18.

Spaces are limited. Book now for Term 1 https://www.bricks4kidz.co.nz/

YMCA North Shore Gymnastics classes that are held after school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are perfect for children from preschool age to 12yrs old. The sessions are run as rotations around the various apparatus in groups of colours and stages. The focus is on recreational gymnastics and progression through coaching fundamental skills and movements. It’s fun, engaging and great for your child’s development.

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