News

Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:50:36 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

#Ready2020 – a great year starts here

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:55:42 AEDT

Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. Here’s how to make the most of it.

We can’t wait for you to join us for a great year – the first step towards a lifelong love of learning.

Visit the department’s primary school resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year, whether your child is starting Kindergarten or Year 6.

You’ll find:

Getting ready for primary school booklet – everything you need to be #Ready2020
Daisy’s First Day – the story of Daisy the koala’s first adventure at Kindergarten
advice from teachers – they’ve been through this before.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Kindy

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:09:20 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region-specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:38:02 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:05:58 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Have your say on before and after school care

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:32:47 AEST

We want to better understand your needs for before and after school care in NSW.

Have your say today on before and after school care.

Fill out the survey by Service NSW to share your specific care needs and to register interest to stay informed of new developments.

Your input will provide insights into where there are gaps in service availability and help us to deliver extra places where they are needed.

You can also contact the team responsible for rolling out the before and after school care commitment at BASCreform@det.nsw.edu.au.

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:19:32 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Get involved at home

Join in at home and read your child a bedtime story. Studies show that reading a bedtime story six days a week can give kids almost a year’s head start when they begin school. Reading has also been shown to develop empathy, promote critical thinking and help children find a sense of self.

Join in from the classroom

Bestselling children’s author and illustrator Matt Stanton will broadcast live to primary school children across the country from the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 17 September. We invite schools to register for the livestream of this free event.

Stanton’s author talk is among more than 140 events happening across the country involving more than 50 authors.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – #ReadingHour authors talk about their favourite place to read

Duration: 0:38

Looking for a good spot to open a book? We asked authors Benjamin Law, Morris Gleitzman, Jacqueline Harvey and Mick Elliott about their favourite place to read.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:37:26 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 13:59:23 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:32:21 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 12:19:07 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:02:43 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Video – Kids ask the hard questions

Duration – 3:45

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:06:13 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:10:57 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

Did you know our playground is open in the holidays?

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:53:29 AEST

We are excited to participate in the Share Our Space program when it returns these autumn school holidays. Participating public schools across regional and metro areas of the state will continue to open their playgrounds, ovals and sports courts for the whole community to enjoy.

You and your children can play in public schools all over NSW. Schools from Lord Howe Island Central School 600km off the east coast of mainland Australia all the way to Palinyewah Public School in the far west will share their outdoor facilities as part of the program.

Participating schools are open 7 days a week between 8am-6pm from 13 to 26 April 2019, including weekends and public holidays.

Come and visit our playground. For more information or to find another participating school near you, visit Share Our Space.

5 road safety tips for parents and carers

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:13:39 AEDT

Now that students are back to school after a break it’s a good time to chat with your child about safe behaviours when you walk or commute to school.

Here are our top tips to help our students make a safe trip:

1. Be alert and aware

Take note of the dangers you come across on your walk and bring them to your child’s attention. Point out dangers, such as vehicles coming out of driveways. Talk to your child about being alert in a road environment.

2. Hold hands

When on the footpath, at a crossing or in a car park always hold your child's hand. It is advised to do this up to the age of at least 8 years old and closely supervise until at least the age of 10.

3. Choose a safe crossing

Lead by example and choose a safe place to cross the road. Explain why it is the safest place to cross.

4. Set a good example

Your child watches everything you do, so if you cross at the crossing they will too. It is also important to share these messages with other carers who may walk with your child to school.

5. Stop, Look, Listen, Think every time you cross the road

Discuss this important road safety message. STOP! one step back from the kerb. LOOK! continuously both ways. LISTEN! for the sounds of approaching traffic. THINK! whether it is safe to cross.

Practise makes perfect

The more supervised practice your child can get the better, so why not make Term 1 the start of a new routine to walk with your child to school more often.

Older children may be ready to make the journey to school independently. Before they take this step, observe if they are road safe and reinforce the road safety messages.

For more information, check out the department’s pedestrian safety advice for students, parents and carers.

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:51:04 AEDT

The first day of Kindergarten and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you make the most of this time and enjoy the experience, we’ve compiled some useful tips and checklists. We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

Our film #FirstDay2019 captures the excitement – and the nerves – of the rite of passage that is the first day of Kindergarten.

Video – Back to School 2019: First Day at Kindy

Duration – 1:00

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:21:42 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Kindergarten Orientation

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:51:23 AEST

Dear Parents/Carers,

You are invited to attend a parent Kindergarten Orientation information session, in the hall on Wednesday 24^th October from 2:00pm to 2:50pm.

If you haven’t already done so, we would appreciate if you could bring in your child’s;
* Enrolment Form
* Birth Certificate
* Immunisation Certificate

Children enrolling, or already enrolled, for our 2019 Kindergarten classes are invited to participate in the Kindergarten Orientation activities on the following Wednesdays from 2pm to 3pm:

24th October (this session runs concurrently with the parent session)

31^st October

7th November

14th November

The children will spend time in the classroom learning class routines and participating in literacy, numeracy and craft activities. Children will be paired up with a senior ‘Buddy’ student, and we ask you to arrive at 1:50pm each week so children can meet up with their buddy near the MPS bell prior to the session beginning at 2:00pm. Due to numbers of enrolments, there will be two orientation groups. Each group with have an opportunity to meet with the 2019 Kindergarten teachers.

Children will be ready for collection from the Infants Block at 3:00pm.

We hope that you and your child will be able to join us and share in the Kindergarten Orientation Program. Participation in this program ensures a smooth transition for your child into Kindergarten in 2019.

Please phone Sally or Louise at the office (02) 6366 3104 to confirm your attendance.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Jo Jackett

Principal

Canteen orders are due by 3pm Wednesdays!

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:28 AEST

Term 2 Week 4 Menu (pdf 50 KB)

Millthorpe Markets we need more helpers!!!!

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:30 AEST

We need your help! (pdf 97 KB)

3/4T's Poetry Podcast

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:25 AEST

3/4T have been working really hard to create a podcast for your listening pleasure!

The class have been studying the poetry of Banjo Paterson. After weeks of rehearsing and recording, the podcast is now ready. Please click below to enjoy their work.

Thanks,

3/4T, Ms Jordan and Mr Mason.

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The Back Page Issue 2 2018

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:33 AEST

The Back Page Issue 2 2018 (pdf 906 KB)

The Back Page- 1st Edition 2018

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:32 AEST

The Back Page Issue 1 2018 (pdf 524 KB)

School Code Survey

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:32 AEST

Please complete this brief survey to have your say about possible changes to our school code for 2018.

Go to School Code Survey link

music@millthorpe

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:31 AEST

Please check the draft program for errors and omissions - and let the office know if we need to make changes. Thanks Jo Jackettmusic@millthorpe draft prog (pdf 525 KB)

Calendar Term 2 2017

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:32 AEST

Calendar Term 2 2017 (pdf 339 KB)

Education Week, Book Fair and Parade

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:28 AEST

SRC Mufti Day Thursday 30th June 2016

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:32 AEST

Tomorrow Thursday 30th June is Mufti Day. Come along and support the SRC team by wearing casual clothes tomorrow!

Mufti Day Flyer (pdf 71 KB)

PJ Day Friday 3rd June 2016

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:31 AEST

Term 2 Calendar

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:32 AEST

Term 2 Calendar (pdf 43 KB)

Millthorpe Public School Cross Country

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:29 AEST

Millthorpe School's Cross Country will be held tomorrow Tuesday 4th May at Blayney Golf Course. Notes need to be returned with $5 ( covers bus hire) to the office by Tuesday morning.

MPS Cross Country 2016 (pdf 135 KB)

School Stream and School Website

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:32 AEST

Welcome to Term 2. The weekly newsletter is now available on this website and the school stream app only. There will be a few hard copies available from the office. Please also find the Canteen roster for Term 2, 2016 and Winter menu available here.

Winter Menu 2016 (pdf 65 KB) as well as on the school stream app.

Term 2 Canteen Roster (pdf 59 KB)

Millthorpe Markets are coming!

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:29 AEST

Please find attached Millthorpe Markets Volunteers form for the April Markets. Please contact Lisa Fowler or send into the school, thanks

Volunteer Note (pdf 116 KB)

Canteen News and Roster Term 1 Week 5

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:28 AEST

Canteen news and roster (pdf 45 KB)

Millthorpe Swimming Carnival 2016

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:30 AEST

This Friday morning 12th February, the ribbons from the swimming carnival last Friday will be handed out at the morning assembly. Please feel free to come and watch these amazing students receive their ribbons.

The Newcomers at Millthorpe Public School

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:33 AEST

Written by Campbell Roweth

Millthorpe Public School has some new tenants that have moved into the playground. Read Campbell's story to find out more!

The Newcomers at Millthorpe (docx 429 KB)

A Memorable Millthorpe March for Anzac Day

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:26 AEST

By Finn T

This year is the Centenary of Anzac Day and the Anzac Day march at Millthorpe was certainly one to remember. Huge crowds came to march on what turned out to be a beautiful morning. Ms Jackett was very proud of the turnout this year and we asked her a few questions about the march.

1. Was there a big crowd this year compared to previous years?

Oh, yes! Because it was the Centenary of the Gallipoli landing 100 years ago and lots of people came. Also, because it was during Term time, it meant that families weren't away on holidays.

2. Why do you think that it's important for students to attend Anzac Day services?

Well, it shows that the children remember and care about Anzac Day and those who fought in wars.

3. Were there any changes to the usual service becasue of the Centenary of Anzac?

They mentioned the local men and women who went to Gallipolli and died. Year 6 students at Millthorpe did projects on 38 local people who died in the First World War. The local museum also lent us the other school honour boards for our school exhibition. The museum is putting the year 6 posters on permanent display, so people can enjoy them for years to come!

2015 Book Parade

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:25 AEST

Written by Olivia S.

On week three of Term 3 2015 Millthorpe Public School held our annual book parade and book fair. The theme of this year's book week was 'Books Light Up Our World'. There were lots of fantastic costumes to be seen on the day. The different characters included Harry Potter, lots of Terrys and Andys from the Story Treehouse, Tashi, the Cat in the Hat, the Secret Garden, and Rainbow Magic characters. All the staff were dressed up as well, with the teachers all dressed up as characters from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the support staff came as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Some other characters included Zac Powers, Pearlie, and Jack and Ann.

I interviewed Miss Jordan, our school librarian, to find out what she thought of this year's book parade. Here's what she had to say:

What was your favourite costume?

Me, of course, as Willy Wonka!

Were the costumes different to last year?

Yes! They were way more inventive.

Was there a character that you haven't seen before that you saw this year?

Yes! There were plenty more non-fiction book characters.

If you could dress up as any character who would it be?

Arthur Dent from The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy because he wears pyjamas and a dressing gown!

Which teacher do you think had the best costume?

Me! Willy Wonka because of the top hat - I love top hats!

What a great book parade and book fair we had this year. Everybody had a fantastic day and I can't wait until next year. I have already started planning my costume!

Wear your favourite Sport Clothes Day

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:34 AEST

The SRC are having a fundraising day on Friday 4th September. They would like to raise awareness of organ donation and raise money for the Orange Health Service children's ward. All you have to do is come in your favourite sport teams colours and bring along a gold donation.

Kinder 2016 Orientation News

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:28 AEST

Please find attached information regarding kindergarten enrolments for 2016. Our orientation dates have been set.Orientation information (doc 51 KB)

New Winter Canteen Menu

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:31 AEST

In todays newsletter is a new Menu for Canteen with new prices. On the back of this menu is a roster for Term 3, it would be greatly appreciated if you could let Jo Parkinson know if you can help. All help is welcome and new helpers are encouraged to come along and see how rewarding it is to help out at the school canteen.

New Winter Menu (pdf 66 KB)

Term 3 Roster (pdf 65 KB)

Infants Assembly

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:28 AEST

Infants Assembly is on Friday 12th June from 2-3pm, see you there!

Athletics Carnival postponed!!!!!

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:26 AEST

Will keep you posted as to new date!

Athletics Carnival Update

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:26 AEST

Athletics Carnival Info (pdf 284 KB)

Program 8yrs and over 2015 (pdf 375 KB)

ANZAC DAY MARCH

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:26 AEST

ANZAC Day March will be held on Saturday 25th April 2015. Please marshall at Mr Truloff's classroom from 7am for a prompt 7.30am march to Redmond Oval. The P & C will be providing tea, coffee and Anzac biscuits at the school canteen afterwards. Thanks.

Students return Tuesday 21st April Term 2

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:32 AEST

Staff return on Monday 20th April and Students return Tuesday 21st April in Term 2.

Meet Our New Teachers

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:28 AEST

By Kaity and Abbey.

Millthorpe Public School has some wonderful new teachers. We wanted to find out a little bit about them, so we asked them some questions. The new teachers are Mrs Stanford, who came from Errowanbang Public School after it closed and Mrs Thompson who is our fantastic new music teacher.

Mrs Thompson has been teaching some exciting music lessons to the whiole school. She answered these questions:

What do you like about MPS?

I love the people! They are very friendly and creative.

What did you teach at your old school?

Music with 500 children.

If you didn't teach music what would you do?

I would like to be a travel journalist.

Do you have any pets?

No, I don't.

What year do you like teaching?

I like teaching all years.

Next, we asked Mrs Stanford our new Assistant Principal and teacher of 3/4S some questions and these were her responses:

What do you like about MPS?

I like how beautiful the children are.

What subjects do you like teaching?

I particularly enjoy teaching literacy, numeracy and sport.

What schools did you used to teach at?

I just finished teaching at Errowanbang before it closed. I have also taught at Blayney, Mascot, Randwick, Orange, Canowindra and Bathurst Public.

If you didn't have a Year 3/4 class what class would you like to have?

I would like to have a Year 5/6.

Do you have any pets?

I have a Red Cattle Pup.

Do you have any children?

I have three children.

What years did you teach at your old school?

I taught kindergarten through to Year 6.

We hope that you have learnt a little something about our wonderful new teachers at MPS. Next time you see them around the school make sure you say a big hello to welcome them. Also, watch out for the exciting assembly performances from Mrs Thompson's classes!

Cakes Cakes Cakes for the Millthorpe Markets

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:28 AEST

There are plenty of cake trays in the Office, so if you can do some baking that would be great! Don't forget to list the ingredients on the label provided. Cakes etc can be dropped on the day of the markets to the cake stall or alternatively on Friday afternoon to the school. Thanks for your support.

Millthorpe Markets Volunteer Form

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:30 AEST

Volunteer Form (pdf 111 KB)

MILLTHORPE MARKETS please find attached Volunteer form

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:30 AEST

Millthorpe Markets Flyer (pdf 2436 KB) Millthorpe Markets are on again, Sunday March 22nd 2015!

Tonight Parent welcome BBQ 5-7.30pm

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:33 AEST

P & C would like to invite EVERYONE but especialy new families to a very relaxed BBQ at school tonight Friday 27th February between 5 and 7.30pm. See you there!

Prime Minister writes to Millthorpe kindergarten students!

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:31 AEST

Read the letters here: Kindergarten letters (docx 20 KB)

Written by Pagan

Millthorpe Public School kindergarten students received an exciting surprise recently ......a letter from the Prime Minister! The enthusiastic students had sent the Prime Minister multiple letters about the problems that whaling is causing to the whale population. The letters were urging those involved in whaling to stop immediately.

The Prime Minister's letter was inspiring, with him stating:

"I encourage all of the students to embrace reading because it will open up the world to you".

This was just one of the many positive comments that Mr Abbott had to say to our kindergarten students.

Mrs Roffe, the KRH teacher, was filled with praise for her students. When asked about how the kindergarten students came to write to the Prime Minister she replied:

"We were learning about whales and the students wanted to send letters about the problems of whaling. When we received a reply from the Prime Minister's office we were all very excited. In the letter it was thanking the kindergarten students for their letters and stating that one of the kinders could be the next Prime Minister!"

Our Principal, Ms Jackett, was very excited about the Prime Minister's letter, exclaiming:

"I thought kindergarten were VERY clever and thoughtful when they wrote about whaling issues to the Prime Minister. They were really caring and confidently wrote to the Prime Minister about their concerns. I am really proud of them.

I was AMAZED that the Prime Minister wrote back! However, he didn't really tell the students what HE would do about the whaling issues concerning them - but he is proud that they are such great readers and writers. I think that it's a really hard issue for the Prime Minister to address because of political pressures involved".

Congratulations to the kindergarten students for their concern about an important issue and for taking action.

Millthorpe Markets are this Sunday 7th December 2014

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:29 AEST

Come along and enjoy the famous Millthorpe Markets this Sunday the 7th December 2014. Gates open 8.30am - 4pm. Entry is by gold coin donation!

Ukulele group wows Wontama Nursing Home

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:33 AEST

Written by Lachlan and Pagan

On Friday 31st October the Millthorpe Public School Ukulele group performed at the Wontama Nursing Home as part of Grandparent's Day celebrations. The group was accompanied by the Principal Mrs Jackett and the Ukulele group teacher Mrs Gray, and performed the songs Riptide, I'm Yours and Quartermaster's Store. All the residents at the home were given an egg shaker to use so that they could accompany the ukuleles and groove along to the songs. They all seemed to really enjoy the show!

As members of the ukulele group we all felt very proud of ourselves for giving something back to the community. All the residents had plenty of interesting stories to share and we could tell that they got a lot of joy from our visit.

On the bus back to school Isaac and Brock worked out the chords for the Count Us In Music song Paint Me A Song and we all joined in. It was so much fun!

Mrs Gray, our ukulele teacher had this to say about the day:

"Last Friday, an enthusiastic band of 20 talented ukulele players travelled to Wontama Nursing Home in Orange to perform for some delightful residents. Ms Jackett and Mrs Gray accompanied these 20 wonderful students and were so proud of their amazing musical abilities, as well as their ability to socialise so beautifully with the elderly audience. The audience members joined in by playing percussion instruments and a great time was had by all!"

Mrs Jackett was also honoured to be a part of the day:

"I was very proud of the 'Ultimate Ukulele Tour'! The students interacted so beautifully with the older members of our community, and performed really well. It is really enriching for the students and the nursing home residents to spend some time together and have a conversation, sharing life stories.

We met Irene who is 100 years old and very keen to hear us perform again. Albert was a charmer, and Michelle (the organiser of the day) gave the children Halloween bags full of goodies. I am always proud of Millthorpe students and this time I was REALLY proud!"

Millthorpe has talent - and plenty of it!

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:29 AEST

Written by Paige and Campbell.

On Thursday 18th September 2014 the finals of Millthorpe's Got Talent were held in the school hall. There were six finalists who all provided a very entertaining show. It was a highly competetive field of contestants, ranging in acts from singing, dancing, gymnastics, a piano solo, a puppet show and even some magic tricks. In between the performances the crowd was entertained by some marvellous ads produced by Millthorpe Public School teachers.

The judges (Millthorpe Public School teachers) provided plenty of laughs dressing up as Kylie Minogue, Red Foo and Keith Urban. The finalists included Holly, (in kindergarten) who sang and danced performing 'Naughty' from Matilda the Musical. Makeedi, Heidi, Georgina and Holly (in year 3) performed a perfect puppet show. Megan and Lily in year 2 presented a marvellous magic show and Gloria year 4 played the piano with style. Annabelle , Ruby (in year 5) and Paris (in year 6) presented a fantastic dance and gymnastics mega-show that had the audience mesmorised. Eleanor (in year 5) sang a beautiful rendition of 'Never Saw Blue' . It was this wonderful performance that won her first prize in the end.

Our Principal Mrs Jackett had this to say about the talent at Millthorpe Public School:

"I think Millthorpe students are AMAZING. The performers were very, very talented and the audience was really supportive and encouraging. Millthorpe students are incredible at their ability to help and support each other. I think the winner Eleanor Edwards has the potential to be an incredible singer - she already is!"

Miss Wilkin, the Millthorpe's Got Talent Producer had this to say:

"The talent that Millthorpe Public School students displayed this year was out of this world. It made the job of selecting the six finalists extremely difficult. Millthorpe's Got Talent is a wonderful opportunity for students to perform in front of a large audience to practise their stage manner. Well done to our winner Eleanor on her outstanding performance."

With talent this great, we can't wait for next year's show!

New Canteen Menu for Term 4

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:31 AEST

Summer Menu 2014 (pdf 257 KB)

Music @ Millthorpe

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:31 AEST

Music @ Millthorpe is on again, Thursday 11th September 2014 @ 6.30pm. Come along and enjoy a wonderful night of music.

New Uniform Order for Term 3

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:31 AEST

Term 3 2014 Uniform form (xls 47 KB)

P & C Meeting Tonight

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:31 AEST

Dont forget tonight there is our monthly meeting in the library at 6pm also, on Wednesday 4th June . All welcome!

ACCESS CONCERT!! A Charitable Choral Evening for a special someone!!

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:26 AEST

Tickets are $40 per adult, $100 per family( which consists of 2 adults and one child). The evening is recommended for primary aged children and older. Please come along for a wonderful evening and support a wonderful cause!

Access Concert Flyer (pdf 584 KB)

Winter Canteen Menu 2014

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:34 AEST

Canteen Winter Menu (pdf 267 KB)

Term 2 Calender

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:32 AEST

Term 2 Calender (pdf 98 KB)

Trivia Night- Ride To Conquer Cancer

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:33 AEST

Trivia Night Flyer (pdf 148 KB)

Millthorpe Markets this Sunday 6th April 2014!!!!

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:30 AEST

Come along and enjoy a wonderful day in Millthorpe!!! The Markets happen the first Sunday in April and first Sunday in December every year! So join us for a fabulous day !

Canteen Closed Week 8

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:28 AEST

Millthorpe School Canteen is closed this week ( week 8) Thursday 20th and Friday 21st March 2014.

Jo is still looking for helpers for 4th & 11th April, so please give her a call if you can help!!

Millthorpe Markets Sunday April 6 2014

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:30 AEST

Please come along and enjoy the famous Millthorpe Markets! Held on the first Sunday in April and first Sunday in December every year. Over 200 stalls, including crafts, jewelery,produce, gifts too many to name!

Millthorpe Markets New Committee Members needed!

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:29 AEST

Please read attached flyer regarding new members needed for the Millthorpe Market Committee for 2014.

New Committee Members (pdf 225 KB)

No Direct Deposits in Term 4 2013

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:31 AEST

Our School is one of 229 schools in NSW who are piloting the new school finance and student management systems which will roll into our school in Term 4.

As a result of this, we will not have a bank account which parents can deposit money into, therefore payments for anything starting in Term 4 can only be made by cheque or cash at the school office.

Balances of Term 4 excursions after this week must be made at the office, not direct deposit. It is really important that NO direct deposits are made after Friday 20th september 2013, as there will be no account for it to go into. We cannot stress how important this is , thanks for your understanding.

Music @ Millthorpe

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:31 AEST

Music @ Millthorpe is on again! Please come and enjoy a celebration of the wonderful musical talents of our amazing Millthorpe students!

Music @ Millthorpe Program (pdf 363 KB)

Kindergarten Orientation

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:28 AEST

Kinder Orientation Dates (pdf 75 KB)

Book Week and Book Fair Week 7

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:27 AEST

Library News (pdf 119 KB)

Mufti Day Friday 26th July 2013

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:30 AEST

This friday there will be a casual clothes day for all students. A gold coin donation can be made that will go towards the cost of upcoming excursions. Come dressed as your favourite singer, band member or musical artist as the "theme" of the day is music!

Term 3 Canteen Roster

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:32 AEST

Term 3 Roster (pdf 140 KB)

Good Onya!

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:28 AEST

Good Onya info and form (pdf 202 KB)

Jump Rope for Heart

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:28 AEST

Jump Rope for Heart note (pdf 285 KB)

Athletics carnival

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:27 AEST

The annual Millthorpe Public School Athletics carnival is being held during Week 6, Term 2. The first day of competition is being held on Monday morning, 28th May, from 9.00am till 11.00am. Students who are turning 8 years, or older, in 2012 will be competing in High Jump events, Long Jump events, Shot Put and the 800metre race.

On Wednesday, 30th May, all students will attend the full day carnival, with age races (50m for sub-juniors, and 100m for all other age groups) relays, 200metre events as well as High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put and 800metre races.

Infants students are also involved in novelty events echoeing the senior events beng held. The emphasis for infants children is on fun and participation.

The canteen committee are holding a sausage sizzle on the day, with finger buns and juice available at recess and morning tea. Remember to place an order for your sausage sizzle at the office before Friday 25th, don't miss out!

It's going to be a terrific day! The program is attached. All are welcome, parent helpers gratefully accepted.Athletics Carnival Program (pdf, 25 KB)

Millthorpe Markets

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:51:30 AEST

Twice each year the Millthorpe P&C host the Millthorpe Markets. It is an outstandingly popular day with the community, and stall-holders alike. Parents and community members join forces to man the BBQ's, the students contribute their time to help on the school stalls, supervised by teachers, and assisted by parent volunteers. It is a great day for your Christmas shopping, and the most important fund-raiser for the school. Take a scenic drive to Millthorpe on Sunday 4th Decemer, and join us!