The Millsy Flyer

Student Success:

Congratulations to our Year 5 students who participated in buddy training last week. Our buddies are no well prepared to work with the new kinder students and are looking forward to helping them adjust to school life. Well done, Year 5!

NAIDOC Week:

Next week we will be celebrating NAIDOC Week across the school. This year’s theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ which recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for our continent for over 65 000 years. Students will be engaged in activities in their classrooms during the week which will explore the Aboriginal culture.

Save the Dates:

Our Presentation Day will be held on Thursday 10th December. At this stage we don’t know exactly how it will proceed due to Covid restrictions, but it will go ahead in some form on 10th December. Our Year 6 Farewell will be held on Tuesday 8th December. Again, we are not sure of the final format, but it will be held on the 8th December.

Reports:

Our teachers are currently in the process of completing assessments and writing Semester 2 reports for students. This semester, reports will be sent out via the Sentral Parent Portal. Details of how to register to receive your child’s report will be sent home in a separate letter this week.

Colour Run:

The P&C Colour Run will be held on Thursday 19th November. Although delayed from the original date, we are very pleased this event will be going ahead. A note will be sent home with all of the details later this week. Please continue to collect sponsorship for the fundraiser.

Express Yourself Day:

This Thursday the P&C are holding an ‘Express Yourself’ out of uniform day. Students can come dressed in an outfit to express themselves. Please remember to wear covered in shoes and a hat.

Kinder Orientation:

Our Kinder Orientation sessions will begin on Tuesday 17th November. We are looking forward to meeting our new students for 2021! If you have any questions about the sessions, please contact the school office.

Crossing Supervisor:

I am pleased to announce that our crossing supervisor has started on our Mills St crossing each morning and afternoon. I am sure that this addition will help make our busy street safer for all of the students who walk to and from school.

Selective high school placement process in 2020 Applications for Year 7 entry to selective high schools in 2022 are now open. Applications will close on 16 November 2020. Parents can apply online at:

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All applicants are required to sit the Selective High School Placement Test to be held on Thursday 11 March 2021. The department has introduced a new application system that will give parents a more interactive experience. The new system enables parents to make updates and add attachments even after an application is submitted. Parents can also communicate directly with the High Performing Students Team through the system’s new ‘messages’ feature.

Anyone experiencing difficulty completing or submitting an application, can contact the High Performing Students Team on 1800 880 376 or email ssu@det.nsw.edu.au

Keep updated on the selective high school placement process at :

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All Support classes have been focusing on the topic of Halloween during literacy and art lessons. Students have been learning about the history of Halloween, while engaging in reading and listening to a variety of narratives and picture books.

All classes have focused on how to structure, draft and publish their own spooky stories. Some students have even published their own spooky story and combined to create their very own book. Keep an eye out in the library for our book, but be aware it is very scary!! 

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