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Newsletter: Term 2, Week 4

Dates to Notice

School Production dates - Please add to your diary. Attendance is compulsory

Monday September 6th - Junior and Senior dress rehearsal
Tuesday September 7th - Junior matinee -1.30pm, Senior evening performance - 6.30pm
Wednesday September 8th - Senior matinee -1.30pm, Junior evening performance - 6.30pm
Thursday September 9th - Junior matinee -1.30pm, Senior evening performance - 6.30pm

Contents

Principal’s Message

by Sue Cattell

Kia ora koutou katoa. We are so fortunate to have such a high calibre of staff who care deeply for your children and are constantly reflecting on how to incorporate even more new initiatives. Recently, we introduced Milford TV which is put together by our students under the guidance of Morgan McKeen (our STEM teacher). Various options have been trialled over a few weeks and is now going to be a weekly segment, shown to all classes on Fridays. It is full of what has been happening in the school during the past week, plus other events (and people) worth highlighting.

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We are delighted to inform you that Milford School will be participating in the ICAS AssessmentsTM 2021.

by Nicola Hewitt

ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee, and Digital Technologies. Every student will receive a printed certificate and an online results report. Top performers will be eligible for medals and are invited to attend special award ceremonies to have their academic excellence publicly recognised.

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Milford TV

by Morgan McKeen

Every Friday, a new episode of Milford School TV showcases highlights from the week. You can watch this week’s episode of Milford School TV by clicking the link below.

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Y0/1 Certificates

by Beverley Smith

This week in Year 0 and Year 1 we have been looking at the Learner Profile attribute of being a Risk-Taker. This means that we try new things with courage, even if we may feel nervous or scared about it. These learners have been so brave at trying new things this week. Congratulations to Sona, Katahleia, Jolene, Joanna, Ava, Tang Tang, Cavallo and Zoe.

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What has been happening in STEM this week?

by Morgan McKeen

This week in STEM students in Years 1-4 explored how we can use Artificial Intelligence and machine learning to teach machines how to solve real world problems. We trained our AI bot to recognise 'fish' and 'non fish' to remove plastic pollution from the ocean.

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Year 4 - Making Waka Hourua

by Charlotte Barrance

In Year 4, as the final learning experience for our unit on ancient navigation (Where We Are in Place and Time), the students decided they wanted to have a go at recreating the ancient waka hourua used by early Māori navigators when they explored the Pacific ocean. We decided the criteria for our Waka Hourua would be that it was made entirely from natural materials, just as the early Māori used, that it had twin hulls, could stay afloat, and did not tip to one side once in the water.

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Productions 2021

by Eugenie Middleton

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'.

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Barbarians Programme for the Day - Sunday 23rd

by Danielle Nicholson

Milford School entered a team in last weekend's Barbarians Primary Schools Fun Day. See below the report on how they went.

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LIBRARY PARENT HELP REQUIRED

by Susan Jury

Parents - have you got some spare time to come into the Library and help cover new books? Perhaps when you have dropped off your child? Any time would be appreciated and the students will be very happy to get these books. Please come and see me in the Library from 8.20am each day or email libman@milford.school.nz. Thank you. Mrs Jury.

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'Give a Kid a Blanket'

by Nicola Hewitt

‘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.

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by Eugenie Middleton

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Helping your child become confident and capable at school.

by Admin

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

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Tread Lightly Caravan

by Michelle Clark

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.

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Pupuke Kahui Ako Music Gala – Tuesday 29 June

by Sara Baker

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.

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Marimba Festival

by Eugenie Middleton

Auckland Marimba Festival - Saturday 28th August

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sKids After School Math Tutoring

by Admin

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

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Northern School of Performing Arts

by Admin

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.

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Community Notices

by Admin

Please note that the following advertisements are from external sources / businesses and are intended to be informative for the reader. This does not imply that they are endorsed by Milford School.

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