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Conf idence Commitment Co-operat ion

Curios i ty Creat iv i t y Empathy

Respect Tole rance In tegri t y

Enthusiasm Independence Apprec iat ion

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W h a t ’ s H a p p e n i n g a t M i l g a t e

No 16/12 – 9 November, 2012

NATIONAL MATHS TALENT QUEST SUCCESS

Our Congratulations to Amy! Congratulations to Amy L. who's MTQ project ‘Thrilling Maths:

The Ride of Your Life’ won the National Award for best Year 6

individual project within Australia. She also took home the

prestigious Jim Trotter Perpetual Award at the recent Victorian

MTQ Awards Ceremony which is presented annually to the

best upper primary entry within Victoria. This is an

extraordinary achievement, well done Amy!

On top of individual, group and class successes at the

Victorian Awards ceremony Milgate Primary School was

awarded an Outstanding School Award for the second year

running. Milgate was one of only six schools in Victoria to

receive this honour. It is a wonderful acknowledgement of the

hard work put in by all our students, parents and teachers this

year.

STATE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS

Our Congratulations to Abbey!

On Monday 29th October Abbey C. competed at the SSV State Athletics in

the 11 year old Girls 800m & 1500m Athletics events.

Abbey came 1st in her 800m & 1500m events – a wonderful achievement for

all her hard work and effort.

Abbey will now represent Victoria at the National Athletics Championships in

Adelaide in the 11yr Girls 800m event. We wish Abbey all the best for her

upcoming event!

DIARY DATES 2012 Fri 9 Nov Kinder/Prep Transition [9.15 – 10.30am]

Tue 20 Nov School Council Meeting [7pm]

Mon 3 Dec 2013 Prep Information Evening [7pm]

Mon 3 Dec – Fri 7 Dec Year 4 Bike Education

Tue 11 Dec School Council Meeting [7pm]

Thu 13 Dec Carol’s Night

Mon 17 Dec Year 6 Excursion to Fun Fields

Tue 18 Dec Year 6 Graduation

Fri 21 Dec Last day of Term (early dismissal 1pm)

DIARY DATES 2013 TERM 1 - 2013 WED 30 JAN (except Prep) – THU 28 MAR

Thu 31 Jan Prep students first day [8.50am – 1pm]

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

During the last two weeks we have had some fantastic student achievements. We have had Maths

Talent Quest successes including Amy L. as the winner nationally; sporting successes with teams

winning their local finals and moving to the next level of competition; individual sporting successes in

athletics with a couple of students winning in state competitions and then going onto the National

competition; and Manningham Public speaking competition winners. What outstanding achievements

for Milgate PS students. Well done to all of them (see the front page of WHAM for more details of their

success)!!

‘Spell Great at Milgate’ Awards were presented on Monday at assembly for students in each class

who won the spelling competition. They will now compete against other students in their level in the

‘Spell Great at Milgate’ championship.

Recently the Year 1 and 2 students visited ‘Coopers Settlement’ at Bundoora Park. One of the

highlights was seeing the old house and also experiencing an old style classroom, having a lesson

and learning what school was like a long time ago. This excursion linked in with their PYP

transdisciplinary theme – ‘Where we are in Place and Time’ with a focus on: Learning about previous

generations helps us learn about relationships between the past and present.

MILFETE The Milfete 30th birthday celebration was a wonderful success. It was a great community event with

everyone working together – parents, students and staff. There has been a lot of positive feedback

from many people in our community. Everyone was having fun and enjoying the day. We were very

fortunate with the weather and so many people came to join in the celebrations. The students enjoyed

helping on the stalls and the many rides and amusements as well as the food stalls. The stage

performances provided a showcase of Milgate PS students’ talents and many people commented on

how good it was to see the students performing. This also provided a great opportunity for them to

perform in front of an audience.

The Milfete committee began planning the 30th birthday event during 2011. It was led and co-

ordinated by an enthusiastic and committed group of parents. Special thanks to Liz Phillips and

Danielle Dobson who led the Milfete committee. Thank you to the following parents who organized

various aspects: food stalls - Jodie Harris, Stadium merchandise stalls – Piri Edwards, ‘Milgate’s Got

Talent’ performances – Natasha Ballingall and Maria Tommasoni, Class stalls – Kristy Hourmouzis

and Sponsorship – Nicole Turner. Thanks also to the Parent Reps and many other parents who

assisted in so many ways before, during and after the event. It was a true community and team effort

with everyone working together. Milfete raised an amazing $22,000 (including the raffle, cake stall &

book stall) but most importantly it was an outstanding celebration of our wonderful school community.

PREP TRANSITION The pre-school children who will be in Prep in 2013 have been coming to Milgate PS each Friday

morning over the last 3 weeks as part of the transition program in preparing them for school. This

Friday is their last transition session. The children have been doing a variety of activities including

Teddy Bear Maths, Teddy Bear Literacy, art activities with teddy bears and using iPads for Maths. On

their last transition day, the children will meet the students in Year 5 who will be their Year 6 buddies

in 2013. They will have a snack together, read stories and the buddies have made special teddy

bears to give to their Prep 2013 buddy. While the children have been doing activities, the parents

have enjoyed meeting other parents over morning tea and learning about various aspects of the

school such as: School vision and direction, Reading, Writing, P&F, School Council, uniforms,

canteen and preparing their child for school. It has been a very successful program with the students

enjoying it and becoming more confident each week as they come to school.

NEW WEBSITE In the next couple of weeks when you access the Milgate Primary School website you will notice

some changes. Sponsor-ed, our website provider, has updated the portal with changes to the look of

the website providing more options and updates for the school to use. We are currently updating all of

our information and streamlining the website to make it more user-friendly. Thank you to Mark

Roberts who has spent many hours updating the website and keeping the website updated on a

regular basis with some staff also assisting.

THANK YOU - WORLD TEACHERS AND ESO STAFF DAY Thank you to all the students and parents who made special cards, brought flowers, gifts, etc for their

teachers and ESO staff in appreciation for their contributions to students’ learning and lives at school.

It was much appreciated by everyone. Thank you!

BENDIGO BANK – SWITCH TO SAVE INITIATIVE Milgate PS was presented with a cheque for $799 from the

Bendigo Bank by Lisa Jones. It is the commission we received

from the 'Switch to Save' program. In this program, a number

of households in this area have had energy saving switches

installed and for each switch installed, Milgate received a

commission. This money will contribute to the learning

resources for students in the school. Congratulations and

thank you to all the families that participated in this very

worthwhile program.

STUDENT SAFETY When entering and leaving the school ground near Landscape Drive, both parents and students are

asked to follow the pathways and not to cut across the car park as there may be cars driving in or out

and we don’t want an accident to happen. So please use the designated pathways for safety reasons.

When crossing the roads around the schools, use the school crossings so everyone remains safe.

Thank you for your assistance with this.

Debbie Mierisch Principal

PREP ENROLMENTS FOR 2013 We are still accepting Prep enrolments for 2013. Interested parents can book a personal school tour with our Principal - Debbie Mierisch or Assistant Principal - Mark Roberts. Otherwise you can come by the Office for an enrolment pack or download the enrolment form from the school website.

FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

2012 MILGATE PS YEARBOOK We have had an amazing response from our expression of interest to the 2012 Milgate PS Yearbook.

There have been over 300 copies ordered and we are now sending the book in for printing. The

yearbook looks spectacular and I would like to thank and congratulate Miss Turner and Miss Kolovos

for their commitment and hard work in producing this keepsake.

A payment form will be sent home to all families who expressed an interest in purchasing the

yearbook next week. We have kept the 2012 yearbook to the low cost of $12 and I’m sure that all

members of the Milgate community will be very pleased with the glossy magazine.

AUSVELS AND AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Within Victorian schools since 2006 we have used the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS)

curriculum. VELS was designed and endorsed by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

(VCAA) and has provided a framework for all Victorian schools for the last seven years.

In 2013 a national Australian Curriculum will be introduced to all schools across Australia. The

curriculum will span from Foundation (current Prep year) to Year 10. In 2013 Victorian schools will

incorporate the Domains of English, Mathematics, History and Science into the school curriculum.

The VCAA has decided to merge aspects of VELS with the Australian Curriculum and it has named

this AusVELS.

The Australian Curriculum has been written to equip young Australians with the skills, knowledge and

understanding that will enable them to engage effectively with and prosper in a globalised world. The

introduction of AusVELS will provide subtle changes to the curriculum and will focus on the following

cross-curriculum priorities:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia

Sustainability.

Over the coming newsletters I will provide an introduction to the four Domains that we will incorporate

into our school curriculum in 2013 and explain how it differs from our current curriculum design.

If you would like to learn more about AusVELS and the Australian Curriculum please visit the

AusVELS website at www.ausvels.vcaa.vic.edu.au.

Mark Roberts Assistant Principal

ADMINISTRATION

BPAY IS COMING TO MILGATE Milgate is introducing BPay as an option for parents to make payments to school. This will enable

parents to make secure payments via their banking system at any time directly to school without

sending credit card details or cash with their students. Each family will be allocated a unique reference

number which must be included in the details when processing the payment. The biller code and

reference number will appear on your statements. Parents can choose which method of payment they

prefer. Further information and statements will be issued shortly.

Janine Caudry Business Manager

PE/OUTDOOR EDUCATION NEWS

SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS: Congratulations to the following students who represented Manningham

Division at the Eastern Regional Athletics Championships on Thursday 18th October at Knox Athletics

Track: Riley T, Will P, Max T, Jarryd W, Mitchell R, Asher L, Alana M, Melanie J, Abbey C, Hayley H,

Teagan B, Emma Mc & Mikayla L.

SSV State Athletics results, from Monday 29th October:

Abbey C ~ placed 1st in the 11yr Girls 800m & 1500m

Will P ~ placed 4th in the 10yr Boys Long Jump & placed 2nd in the 10yr Boys Triple Jump

These results now mean that Abbey will

represent Victoria at the National Athletics

Championships in Adelaide in the 11yr Girls 800m and that Will is the first

reserve for the 10yr Boys Long Jump. Good luck Abbey.

SPORTS TEAM RESULTS:

Senior All Stars Regional Hooptime ~ Boys Team: placed 3rd & Girls Team: placed 1st and will now play at State Hooptime on Tuesday 27th November

Green Girls Softball Team ~ played the Manningham Division Final on Thursday 1st November at beat Donburn PS. The girls now proceed to the Eastern Regional Softball Finals on Thursday 8th November @ Waverley Softball Centre.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION: All Prep – Yr 5 students would have received on Wednesday 7th November

an “Expression of Interest Form to be a Parent Helper on the 2013 Camps”. If you are interested in

being considered as a Parent Helper in 2013, please fill this form in and return it to Mr Will by Friday

14th December.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Prep - Yr. 2 House Sports: Our annual Prep - Yr. 2 House Sports will

take place on Wednesday 21st November @ Milgate PS from 9:15am – 10:40am. It is an extremely

fun morning and I would encourage as many parents, grandparents, etc to attend this event. If you are

able to assist on the day, please see Mr Will prior to the event.

If you wish to know more about how you could help out with any aspect of the PE/Outdoor Learning

Program, please contact James Will at school or have a look at the Physical Education Handbook on

the Milgate PS website under the NOTICES section.

James Will PE/Outdoor Learning Coordinator

MILFETE

WOW! What a way

to say, Happy 30th

Birthday Milgate!

MILFETE

CONGRATULATIONS To our QLD Holiday

raffle winners

The Gemmell Family

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

During Term 3 our students were given an opportunity to create and present a speech to their class. All

the topics and criteria were based on classroom units of study and the speaking and listening

curriculum. Class representatives were then selected to speak to larger audiences at Level assemblies.

They were then judged on the content, language and delivery of their speeches. One student from

each Level was selected to represent our school at the Manningham Public Speaking Competition.

The writing topics for the Manningham Competition were:

Level I - I wish…..

Level 2 - If I met an alien from another planet…

Level 3 - How would we survive without technology?

Level 4 - If I could fix one thing in the world, it would be…. and an impromptu speech for 1 minute.

Congratulations to the following students who represented Milgate at the Manningham Public Speaking

Competitions on the 7th November: Rachel L. [PPM], Mahalia N. [2WH], Claudia M. [4AD] and Lucy P.

[6FB].

A special congratulations to Claudia M. who won the Level 3 Manningham Public Speaking

Competition.

OVERSEAS TRAVEL DURING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013

Dear Parents,

To ensure a place is reserved at our school for children from families travelling overseas during

January/February 2013, could you please fill out the following details and return to the school office by

Friday 7th December 2012.

Yours sincerely,

Debbie Mierisch

Principal

Notification of Overseas Travel during January/February 2013

Child’s Name: Class:

Last day at

Milgate 2012:

Starting day at

Milgate 2013:

Parent’s Name: Signature:

As part of their Literacy studies this term, students in Level 3 have been learning how to create

effective Information Reports and Poems. They have put their studies into practice so here are

some examples of the excellent texts they have produced.

PAT THE DANGEROUS CAT Pat is ginger cat, A cringer cat, A ginger cat. With claws that sting before they touch, For his prey it’s just too much. So ever before him ever close, Pat gives them a warning dose. Pat has stripes of grey-ish blacky, Of which his mother calls rather tacky. Pat walks around with a spear in his paw, for he likes to eat his prey juicy and raw. Pat has a friend by the name of Grouch, Who’s practically spent his whole life on the couch. Sometimes Pat comes over for a game, But with video games he’s actually really lame. So now you know not to mess with Pat, For he truly is a dangerous cat. Briana F. 4BW

There was a cat called Fox,

Who liked throwing rocks,

there was a cat called Felix,

Who liked doing tricks.

Together they were great,

And decided to invade the milfete,

They would run and run and run,

To steal the ride Hot Gun.

So they came up with a plan,

Which needed help from a man,

Who’s name was Mr Hopper,

And owned his own chopper.

So they hooked it up to the ride,

And it lifted up as the children cried,

So the people were not in time,

To stop the cat crime.

Will P. 4BW

Meerkats by Sarah H.4GA This is an information report about an amazing animal, the meerkat. Meerkats are very cheerful creatures. A meerkat is a mammal that has pointed ears and patchy brown fur. Meerkats have very sharp claws and excellent eyesight, which can spot an eagle in flight more than 300 metres away. A newborn meerkat weighs up to 30 grams. Meerkats communicate by talking in a squeal. When meerkats are in danger, they let out a high pitched squeal that their family will recognize so they can help.

Meerkats live in groups of up to 40 and they live underground in lots of tunnels. Meerkats dig the tunnels with their sharp claws and there is a room, which is a space in the dirt, where the meerkats sleep. Meerkats live in deserts or grasslands where the tunnels are easier to dig and the climate is hot. Most of the time, meerkats eat small insects like spiders or beetles, but sometimes they eat larger creatures like scorpions as well. When meerkats eat scorpions the first thing they eat is the sting, so the scorpion won’t sting them. Then they devour the rest of the scorpion. Delicious! Meerkats also eat berries that they can find in bushes and trees. Meerkats normally walk on two legs, but when they jump, they jump on all four legs. Meerkats are very curious, playful and active, and live for up to ten years. They are one of the most interesting creatures on earth, and I hope you agree with me as well.

Bibliography: National Geographic for Kids

Bald Eagles by Samir G.4GA

The Bald Eagle is an eagle with a white head and yellow beak. The name ‘Bald’ comes

from the English word ‘balde’ which means white.

Fast Facts: This animal is a unique type of bird. Females are smaller than males and

grow up to one metre long.

Flying: When these eagles fly they lift half their body weight. Their 2.4m widespread

wings help the eagles soar over 3048m high and swoop up to 161kph!

Food Source: These eagles are like regular eagles eating fish from the sea water. This

animal’s amazing eyesight helps them see fish from 1.6km away, that’s longer than you

can see! Bald Eagle’s strong claws help them catch fish double their body and females

grow up to 4kg.

Breeding: When the baby hatches they are called Eaglets. The father eagle grabs

sticks and leaves to build up the nest. These nests are called Aeries. The nests are

usually very big and heavy. One nest in America was 2.7m wide, 6.1m tall and weighed

1814kg.

Predators: Eagle’s main predators are crocs and some snakes but they mainly die

because their habitat or food source has been taken away from them. For 40 years

people have been trying to save this amazing bird. Sometimes eagles also die from old

age because they die at just 35 years old.

Habitat: Bald Eagles mainly live in South America because of the climate and because of

the fish that live there, the fish that live there are extremely tasty from the eagle’s

point of view.

Bald eagles are very unique because of the amazing things they do and I think that we

should try and save this wonderful animal from extinction.

Bibliography: National Geographic for Kids The focus of our inquiry is to consider how significant events have shaped us individually, as a community,

nationally and globally. We listed many events important to Australia's history including the arrival of the First Fleet and wrote some journal entries from an indigenous person's perspective.

25/1/1788 It was a hot summer evening everything was silent apart from Benelong telling an old dreamtime tale. This

morning we all woke to here an alarm call from Benelong “Stranger! Stranger!’ and there they were, coming they were just beyond the horizon.

They were here. Strange people wearing stuff covering their bodies, it was a confusing scene. Once we had talked for a bit we all danced to help introduce our culture to them. I danced with a young lady called Elizabeth It was a magical night.

26/1/1788 Suddenly we all woke to the sound of banging. The British were cutting down trees and putting up tents. We

asked what they were doing and they said “we are clearing the land so it can be lived on…. Properly’. We got angry because we were all getting ill and dying because of something called the small pox, We were

disappearing by the minute. I rushed around warning others until there was a final battle, Then Bennelong was kidnapped all seemed lost ……

I hope journal has been found so people know the truth I’m afraid this is my last entry. Koombala……by Claudia M. 4AD

LEVEL 3 - YEAR 3

MELBOURNE CUP DAY

By Thomas J. 3LH

1. I’m at the race,

I’m in the crowd,

I found my seat

And I’ve sat down.

4. I focus on the race,

11 like a ‘gun’,

Taken by 16,

And I have won.

2. I’ve made a bet,

On horse 16,

I’m feeling hungry

And I get out my bag of beans.

5. I get my money,

It’s time to leave,

I get in the car,

And i shoot off like a bee.

3. I watch the race,

6 is in the front,

I buy the donuts,

I really want.

6. The stadium is now nothing,

5 beans to go,

When I’ve eaten them up,

I’m already home.

CASSE (Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment) COMMUNITY NEWS

Keep it age appropriate

Think twice (and say your child’s age out loud “in your head”) before saying yes to advanced technology

(phones/Internet/Facebook). Just because “everyone else’s kid is doing it” doesn’t make it a good idea. Don’t

be afraid to do what you feel is right for your child at their particular age. Explain your reasoning and

remember that children actually need boundaries to feel safe. They need your leadership, and saying “no”

can be a very good thing.

Think twice before turning on that adult reality TV show, PG, M or R-rated movie, or Teen or M-rated video

game. Again, just because “everyone else’s kid is doing it” doesn’t make it a good idea for your child at their

age! Saying “no” might be the best way to teach your child about the importance of taking a stand when it

comes to important values discussions.

Be a role model

Encourage your children to be open-minded about issues that often play a role in bullying situations

(meaning: kids DO notice and talk about these things!):

• obvious physical differences among human beings: weight, height, race

• religion or country of origin

• length of time in a school or town

• degree of popularity

• which sports are played or which activities are participated in

• home/family situation (married, divorced) or whether both parents work, or not

• amount of money parents make (including mother compared to the father)

• medical conditions or behavioural disorders.

Be mindful of cliques in schools or neighbourhoods or in extra-curricular groups your children participate in.

Do what we can as parents to model — and encourage — inclusiveness. Be on the lookout for new families

in your schools and neighbourhoods and make the most of these teaching moments to discuss — and

demonstrate — kindness and openness.

Never underestimate the influence you have over your children. YOU are their most influential teacher. They

watch and absorb everything you do: how you react to and process everyday situations, how you relate to

your peers, your spouse, people working in and around your home, their teachers, drivers on the road.

Everything. All the time!

by Jane Searle (CASSE facilitator)

PARENTS & FRIENDS

DONCARE CHRISTMAS TREE Christmas is fast approaching and it’s time to show your true Christmas spirit - generosity. We are

supporting Doncare again this year as they are a very worthwhile local charity that help many families

in our local area.

We’ve put up the Christmas tree in the Office foyer and we hope you’ll help us support Doncare again

this year by placing a gift under the tree (no wrapping please) by Wednesday 5th December. Our

wonderful school community has always been so generous at this time and we know this year will be

no different! Thank you for all your fantastic support.

NEXT MEETING Come join us at this very big and exciting meeting next Friday 16th November at 9am in the staffroom.

ALL are very welcome.

Amanda Raymond President - 0428 121 067

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

SNAPATOONIES Just a reminder about the Snapatoonies School Fundraiser. Orders are required back to school by

Friday 30th November for delivery on Friday 14th December - in time for Christmas.

Snapatoonies is a great Christmas present for children 0 – 5 and with 16 episodes to choose from

there is a DVD for every child. Both the DVD sales and online downloads benefit the school. Preview

all the episodes online at www.snaptoonies.com.au/myfundraiser and click on the Milgate PS link.

ACTIVITIES AT MILGATE - TERM 4

Chess Club

Mondays - 3.30 to 4.30pm. Enrolment forms available at the Office www.chessideas.com.au

Formosa Chinese School

Saturdays between 9.45am – 12.30pm or 10am – 12noon for 2yo Playgroup. Please contact Teresa Chen (Principal) on 0412 037 192 or principal@formosa.org.au

Kelly Sports (Prep to Yr 4)

Dance

8.00 - 8.50am Tuesdays Shake, move and let the beat enter your feet with Kelly Sports. Our trained dance coaches can get your child’s hips swinging, heads bumping, feet rocking and bodies shaking to all of modern contemporary music’s classics. Sign up fast as places are limited and let our coaches beat ignite your child’s dancing feet.

Spring into Sports 3.40pm - 4.40pm Tuesdays DONT MISS OUT ON HITTING A SIX! SPRING INTO SPORTS allows your child to play a range of dynamic and active programs run over 10 weeks; these include: Football, Soccer, Cricket, Netball and Basketball! This Program will not only provide an essential base for your child's motor skills but help build awareness, co-ordination and friendship all in an enjoyable environment

Gym Fun 12.50 - 1.50pm Wednesdays This fun fast paced, highly active and non-stop program is an introduction for your child to the world of gymnastics. Colourful ribbons, entertaining Hula Hoops, incredible Rhythmical Routines and Group Dynamics. Allow your child to build their gymnastics skills and their thirst for exciting energetic activities.

Enrolment forms available at the Office or www.kellysports.com.au/zone/templestowe

Musical Inspiration

Music lessons available for trumpet, drums, saxophone, clarinet, flute, keyboard/piano, violin, cello, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar and singing. Lessons rotate during school time. Brochures and enrolment forms are available at the Office or on Milgate’s website (under ‘Notices’).

WiseOnes

Term 4 - The Vikings Enrolment forms available at the Office or on Milgate’s website (under ‘Notices’).

COMMUNITY NEWS Please see our Community Noticeboard (located opposite the Art room) for any interesting community events. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) does not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) or Milgate Primary School for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

Children’s Performing Company of Australia 2013 auditions commence Nov & Feb at 18 convenient locations across Melbourne. Call 9384 1644 to book your free audition now! www.cpca.com.au

DONVALE CALISTHENICS CLUB www.donvalecalisthenics.com.au FREE COME & VIEW CLASSES (view a class) Monday 19th Nov 2012 @ Ajani Centre: Tinies Blue (7 yrs & under) 4.30 to 5.30 pm; Juniors (12 yrs & under) 5.30 to 7.30 pm; Seniors (17 yrs & over) 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Tuesday 20th Nov 2012 @ Wesley Hall: Tinies Gold (7 yrs & under) 4.30 to 5.30 pm. Thursday 22nd Nov 2012 @ Ajani Centre: Subbies (9 yrs & under) 4.30 to 6.30 pm; Inters (16 yrs & under) 6.30 to 8.30 pm; Masters (Open) 8.30 to 10.00 pm.

FREE COME & TRY CLASSES (participate in a class) Monday 3rd Dec 2012 @ Ajani Centre: Tinies Blue (7 yrs & under) 4.30 to 5.30 pm; Juniors (12 yrs & under) 5.30 to 7.00 pm. Wednesday 5th Dec 2012 @ Ajani Centre: Tinies Gold (7 yrs & under) 4.30 to 5.30 pm. Thursday 6th Dec 2012 @ Ajani Centre: Subbies (9 yrs & under) 4.30 to 6.00 pm; Inters (16 yrs & under) 6.00 to 7.30 pm.

Ajani Centre: 284 Thompsons Rd, Lower Templestowe - Mel Ref 32 K7 Wesley Hall: Cnr Doncaster & Blackburn Rds, East Doncaster - Mel Ref 48 C1 Contact Pam - 9876 7963 or 0417 594 842 or email: info@donvalecalisthenics.com.au

Family Festival at Finns Sunday 11th November [9am – 4pm]. Craft & food stalls, camel & pony rides, entertainment [incl Jazz, musical groups and soloists, dancing and much more]. Bring your children, family, friends and neighbours alogn for a great day out! Entry: gold coin donation [to support Community projects]. By Rotary Club of Templestowe.

Tennis Hot Shots for Community Play The Warrandyte Tennis Club & South Warrandyte Annexe are pleased to offer a unique opportunity for kids in the local area. The Community Play program is an opportunity for kids to play tennis in a fun and supportive environment. The focus is on enjoying the game with friends & being a good sport. Every child on the program can order a FREE MLC Tennis Hot Shots Shirt Cost: $35 for 5 weeks, Ages: 5 to 12 Warrandyte Tennis Club Wed Nov 7 to Dec 5 4pm or 4.45pm South Warrandyte Sat Nov 10 to Dec 8 10.30am or 11.15am For further information please contact Craig Haslam: 0488 722 538, info@thetennisguru.com.au

Tennis for Children FREE trial tennis lessons for children aged 4 and above are being offered at Doncaster Tennis Club. All equipment provided for FREE and groups are maximum (4) students per coach. To book a place call: Vicky Lee [Head Coach] M: 0403 129 648 E: vicky@slamin.com.au W: www.slamin.com.au

OUR LADY OF THE PINES PARISH, DONVALE CATECHIST CLASSES

These are for parishioners who attend government schools and private schools. Registration is now open for all students in Grade 6 in 2013 who have completed their First Communion and Reconciliation to complete their confirmation in 2013.

Classes for Confirmation will commence on the 29th January 2013. If you wish your child

to complete the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2013, please ring Liza on 9841 8354 at the Parish Office on Monday, Wednesday or Fridays for registration forms.

Enrolment closes on Monday 17th December 2012.

Each student receives a certificate from their teacher detailing the reason for their award.

Congratulations to these students on a job well done!

MILGATE ACHIEVERS

TERM 4 Week 3 Week 4

PJP Thai B. & Celeste L. Priya S.

PPM Baillee M. Crystal Y.

1LS Julia S. Matthew B.

1MT Jake D. Adam T.

1SL Alaina W. Gunwoo L.

2RW Jordon C. Phoebe E.

2SB Ashwina K. Ryan S.

2WH Mahaliah N. Audrey W.

3EB Jaxon B. Katie B.

3JG Stafford L. Jordin R.

3LH Joy K. & Mia K. Liam B.

3PK Emma M. Mitchell D.

4AD Hamza N. & Andreina G. Carly N. & Olivia K. & The Diamonds

4BW Sofea Z. Matt K.

4GA Brenda K. Ashley S.

5DM Alyssia G. Mahnoor A.

5KW Laura M. Sara I.

5TW Hayley L. Elvina J.

6CH Liam P. Ricky Z.

6FB - Sarah A.

6KG - Christian T.

6YP Mervyn T. & Melanie S. Matthew R.

ART Sam H. [4AD] Cody B. [5TW]

ESL - -

Learning Support

Joshua L. [3EB] & Jade P. [1MT] Sarah L. [2SB]

LOTE Dylan D. [6KG] Madi B. [1LS]

MUSIC Jake D. [1MT] Madi B. [1LS]

PE Amy L. [6YP] Harrison F. [6FB]