Dear Parents and Community

I can’t believe that we are almost at Easter

already! This week is a short week due to Good

Friday and we don’t come back to school next

week un l Wednesday. Before we know it, we

will be on holidays!

Swimming Carnival

Congratula ons to all of our students who

par cipated in the Small Schools Interschool

Swimming Carnival last Friday. Even though it

was a cooler day, our students showed

perseverance, sportsmanship and

encouragement throughout the day, and even

came home with the winning shield! We had a

fun day in the bay and appreciate all of the

parents and family members who turned up to

cheer us on. A special thank you to Joey

Seymour, who was a judge on the day and to

Janet Lewis, who braved the cold water to act as

a res ng post. Congratula ons to our swimmers

who came home with trophies; Sophie Seymour

who won Senior Champion Girl, Tom Lewis who

won Runner-up Intermediate Champion Boy,

Heidi Seymour, who won Intermediate

Champion Girl and Mikala Topham, who won

Junior Champion Girl. I am so proud of all of our

swimmers on the day, as well as our posi vity

and behaviour in the bay. Thank you to Mrs

Dennis, Miss Wilson and Wil for their hard work

in the bay throughout the day.

Nature Play Commi�ee

We have developed a Nature Playground

Commi3ee to support the crea on and

development of our Nature Playground,

consis ng of Annaleis Topham, Joey Seymour,

Olivia Mincherton and Helmi Seymour. Our first

mee ng will be on the last Tuesday of this term

where we will formulate a plan to move forward

and then begin to put our plans into ac on

within the first couple of weeks of Term 2.

Assembly

Next Thursday, 31st

March, we will have our

Senior Assembly. A9er the Assembly, parents

are welcome to visit the classrooms to see what

their children have been learning and crea ng.

A9er this, there will be a P&C mee ng. We hope

to see many of you there.

Cervantes P.S. Visit

Last Thursday, Mrs Jones and I travelled to

Cervantes Primary School for a visit with Natalie

Dennis and the administra on staff. Cervantes

PS is a very successful IPS school, and the

purpose of our visit was to learn from what they

have achieved, as well as their experiences

through the IPS journey. The day was

overwhelming, but extremely posi ve and we

have both come away with some clearer ideas

of how we can use IPS to our advantage in the

best and most successful ways possible. It will

mean slight changes and improvements in the

way we plan and organise things, as well as

changes to the responsibili es and expecta ons

of our School Board. However all of these

changes are working toward be3er outcomes

for our school and our students and ensuring

that we are all working toward one goal and

vision, while consistently a3emp ng to improve

in all areas. It was a very successful visit and I

extend a huge thank you to Natalie and her staff

for their warm welcome and the amount of

informa on and support that they were willing

to share.

School Shirts

Our P&C have organised the crea on of some

male and female school shirts for staff, parents,

families and community members. I have

included a picture of the shirt as well as a size

chart. If you would like to order one or need

more informa on, please contact the school.

We do have some of the sizes available for you

to try on at the school if you like. They will be

$32.50 each and payment will be required prior

to pick-up. An order will be going in Friday, April

1st

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Regards

Shannon Jeffers

Principal

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Miling Primary School, Nardy St, Miling WA 6575. Telephone 08 9654 1063 www.milingps.wa.edu.au

23 March 2016

Bindi Miling Playgroup News

We have finally managed to hold our AGM and have made a few changes to how playgroup

is going to run for 2016. Jane3e has taken on the role of President and Peta that of treasur-

er. Shilo will con nue as secretary. We would like to thank Clare & Riana for their efforts in

these roles over the past few years.

Due to limited numbers we have decided to run Playgroup fortnightly on Tuesdays at

9:30am commencing in the first week of Term 2. Fees for the year have been adjusted so

please contact any of the commi3ee members for more info.

We would also like to thank the Douglas, Georgy & Seymour families for their contribu on

to the Bindi Miling Playgroup over the years. You will be missed! We wish Rory, Skye & Ty-

ler all the very best for Kindy.

Finally, if there is anyone you think might like to join

our fantas c li3le Playgroup please encourage them

to do so! The more the merrier!

A,-./0. M1123

Auskick will be star ng up again in Moora in Term 2 on

Thursday the 28th

April at 4pm at the Recrea on Oval.

Auskick is for children from PP to Year 4

and is a great introduc on to the skills needed for AFL Football.

Registra on is to be done online this year at aflauskick.com.au.

Cost $60.

For more details please contact Melissa Cameron 0458696916.

FOOTBALL TIPPING

A reminder that the Tipping competition starts this

weekend, Thursday night!! Don’t forget to get your tips

in by 3pm tomorrow.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX TIPS TO SHERYLE MOORE!!

The fax isn’t working and they won’t be

received. Please email to Sheryle at

psmoore@iinet.net.au

or hand in at the Post Office!!

If you haven’t joined up with Comp and you would like to,

it’s not too late. See Vikki at the Post Office.

GOOD LUCK!!! THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MILING TENNIS CLUB

MILING POST OFFICE / NEWSAGENCY

EASTER HOURS

CLOSED

FRIDAY / SATURDAY / SUNDAY / MONDAY

REOPEN

TUESDAY

EASTER TRIVIA

⇒ The Easter Bunny, as a holiday deliverer of candy and eggs, is thought to have started in Germany during the

Middle Ages.

⇒ Colouring eggs was brought to a high art when medieaval English kings dispersed hundreds of decorated,

gold-leafed eggs throughout the royal household at Easter.

⇒ Russian Czar Alexander was later responsible in 1883 for commissioning the famous Faberge Eggs as an

Easter gi9 for his wife.

⇒ True or False? Eggs contain nearly every nutrient known to be essen al to humans. (True)

⇒ Which came first? The chicken or the egg? (That’s a good ques on!!)

HAPPY EASTER

Miling Tennis Club 2015 / 2016 Season Wrap Up

As the hockey & golf s cks are dusted off, the end of another tennis season has been signalled. A fun filled closing

day was held on Saturday culmina ng with the presenta ons. (And cheesecake!) It goes without saying that there

are many different aspects that contribute to the running of a successful club, and it’s fiBng that a BIG thank you is

extended to …

Our President Paul White, who upholds the smooth running of our club, and has been instrumental in ensuring our

flash new courts became a reality – a massive undertaking and one that has been enjoyed by all.

Our Vice president Riana Georgy, who I’ve heard may soon have the opportunity to wear the President’s hat.

Our Treasurer Shilo Bailey, who has very capably taken over the financial reins from Clare Douglas.

Our Secretary Kylie Mackintosh, who has nervously taken over from the soopa competent Vikki Harrington. It is

mely to men on that Vikki also had a mammoth part to play in the orchestra on of our impressive new courts,

and we are grateful for her dedica on.

Our Club Captain, Karen Ellis who seems to be the glue that holds everyone & everything together. It is nigh on

impossible to maintain happy & content sets throughout the en re season and Karen’s reless efforts &

commitment to ensure everyone has a fun & fair go is greatly appreciated.

Our Vice Captain Annaleis Topham, who is always ready & willing to step up when the need arises.

Our Catering Officer Sheryle Moore, who has perhaps the most thankless of all tasks. Sheryle has once again done

a superb job.

Our Beverages Officer Mark McCuish, who consistently maintains a various supply of drinks making certain

everyone has ample selec on when they need to rehydrate!

Our Gardener Vikki Harrington, who has ensured the survival & healthy growth of the newly planted na ves.

Our Club Patron Colin Jones, who together with Vikki, are regulars at the tennis club with Colin showing recently

that he can definitely s ll hold his own on the tennis court.

Our footy pping co-ordinators, Vikki Harrington & Sheryle Moore. It’s a big job correla ng this throughout our off

season and we are very grateful the ladies are happy to volunteer their me & services. A major note of thanks

also to Vikki Jones who takes on the role of prin ng & coordina ng the publica on of the footy pping books. A

major feat all on its own.

As men oned earlier, we celebrated this season’s award recipients, and Congrats goes to our most consistent

Men’s & Ladies players, Russell Dennis & Karen Ellis. Winners of the Mixed Doubles Championships were Max

Lewis & Kylie Mackintosh, followed closely by runners up Neil Mackintosh & Karen Ellis. The winners were spoilt

respec vely with the generous dona ons of Colin & Vikki Jones, Mark & Vikki Harrington and Neil & Kylie

Mackintosh. Thanks of course to our kind donors.

It is with pride, that as a result of our new turf courts, the ladies were once again able to par cipate in the Moore

District Ladies Mid Week Pennants Compe on. The team consisted of Vikki Harrington, Sheryle Moore, Karen

Ellis, Jenny Pearson & Annaleis Topham. The team had a flying start, finishing second on the ladder for the first half

of the season. The format was changed for the second half and although the ladies didn’t finish as they started,

they were s ll finished the season a very respectable third.

Lastly, but certainly not leastly, THANKS to the 40+ members without whom we wouldn’t have a Tennis Club. Enjoy

the season of winter sports and we’ll see everyone back later in the year, at the rippa li3le Tennis Club that is

Miling.

MILING TENNIS CLUB TROPHY WINNERS - 2015/16

L—R Neil Mackintosh, Karen Ellis, Russell Dennis, Kylie Mackintosh, Max Lewis

EASTER FEST 2016

Children from PP to Year 6 are invited to Easter Fest 2016. It is on Easter Saturday the 26th March at

the Delmoor Centre Moora from 9 – 12.30.

The morning includes morning tea, a sausage sizzle and an Easter Egg

hunt as well as songs, games, craft and investigating the bible to

celebrate what Jesus did for us at Easter.

This is a free event supported by the Churches in Moora.

MILING COMMUNITY CHURCH

Services Held:-

2nd Sunday @ 9am

4th Sunday @ 8am

Followed By Morning Tea!

ALL WELCOME !

THIS PROGRAM WILL BE AT NORTHAM ON SATURDAY 9TH APRIL

TERMPLANNER–TERM1-2016

WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

ONE Feb 1

Students

Commence

2 3

Early Close 2.30

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5

TWO

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Parent

Information

Meeting – 9am

10

NEWSLETTER

Interm Swimming

11.00 – 12.20

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Interm Swimming

11.00 – 12.20

THREE

15 16

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Interm Swimming

11.00 – 12.20

Early Close 2.30

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Interm Swimming

11.00 – 12.20

FOUR

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School Board

3.15pm

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NEWSLETTER

Interm Swimming

11.00 – 12.20

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FIVE

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Mar 1

2

Early Close 2.30

3

Junior Assembly –

8.45am P&C AGM

4

SIX

7

LABOUR DAY

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

8

9

NEWSLETTER

Early Close 2.30

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SEVEN 14 15 16

Early Close 2.30

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18

Swimming Carnival

EIGHT 21 22

School Board

3.15pm

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NEWSLETTER

Mike Hind—

Cricket Early Close 2.30

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GOOD FRIDAY

HOLIDAY

NINE

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EASTER MONDAY

HOLIDAY

29

EASTER

TUESDAY

HOLIDAY

30

Mike Hind—

Cricket

Early Close 2.30

31

Senior Assembly –

8.45am

P&C Meeting

Apr 1

TEN 4 5 6

NEWSLETTER

Early Close 2.30

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School Photos

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