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25.01.2022 What a talented bunch of artists we have at Miles Franklin. Another amazing Art Show! Thank you to everyone who visited during the week

25.01.2022 A French Breakfast for our Year 6 students to celebrate their participation in French lessons during their time at Miles Franklin.

24.01.2022 This week we have been undertaking our school review. Tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon all staff will be meeting with the review team straight after school. We are asking for everyone's assistance in helping us get to that meeting on time by picking up their children on time. Thanks for your support.

24.01.2022 Year 6 Exhibition: we are so proud of every single Year 6 student and all the work they have put into their learning over the last few weeks. Have a look at some of work they put together exploring the big idea of ‘Global Citizen’ as part of their showcase.

23.01.2022 As part of National Reconciliation Week, all classes will be taking action to explore how we can authentically acknowledge country at Miles Franklin.

23.01.2022 Book Fair starts today! Children can purchase books before school and during lunchtime. If you have a question about a book please let us know its location: shelf 1-12 or table A,B,C.

19.01.2022 Preschool have been investigating the natural environment today by planting new plants in the garden beds (NQS3). What perfect weather for outdoor investigations!

18.01.2022 The Art Show starts today! Please see the Art Show post for more information. Also on today is our Father’s Day Stall for beginning of the week Preschool.

18.01.2022 As part of Exhibition in Year 6 at Miles students are expected to take action to show their understanding, to apply knowledge and skills, to reflect, and often to make a contribution to a cause or stimulate positive change. We are so proud of all the different ways students took action this year, a special mention goes to Trinity who baked and sold cookies to raise funds for the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary. Well done Trinity on taking action locally!

17.01.2022 This morning our year six students visited Melba Copland Secondary School as part of our high school transition program. They engaged in activities including cooking, science and woodwork.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Peter Hazlewood for his Vocational Studies Award. Peter has been working with us at Miles Franklin for the last two years as part of his studies. Peter has been an amazing support to both staff and students, helping us with everything and anything ICT related. Congratulations Peter, this award is well deserved.

17.01.2022 Please see this post from the Education Directorate with information about return to school for term one. An email will be coming this afternoon with more details.

17.01.2022 Some of our Year 4 students attended a Gala Day on Tuesday. We are so proud of all their efforts and the way they represented the school.

17.01.2022 The canteen will be open at the athletics carnival on Friday with a special menu

16.01.2022 Today is Schools Tree Day Last week we popped by Miles Franklin Primary School to find out what's so important about trees. Check out what the students had to say!

16.01.2022 Another great day of learning at Miles! Here are some photos from Year 2 who are creating their own class book based on the picture book If... by Sarah Perry. Year 2 who work with Ms Hudson have also been busy creating frog habitats, after researching what frogs needs.

15.01.2022 A big thank you to our amazing P&C for making all this possible! Father’s day stalls will be held Friday 4 September (main school stall) and Tuesday 1 September (Preschool early week classes stall). Tubs are in classrooms for the kids to put their donations in. Or you can hand in to the front office if that’s easier. ... Suggested donations are: Year 5 and 6 chocolates/sweet treats (no nuts) Year 4 toiletries (including socks) Year 3 chocolates (no nuts) Year 2 gardening Year 1 toiletries (including socks) Kindy sporty Preschool homewares/BBQ

14.01.2022 The Miles Franklin staff would like to thank all our families for their support during an interesting 2021 school year. We hope you all have a rejuvenating break. Stay safe and we'll see you all in 2022.

13.01.2022 Year 5/6 Market Day is on tomorrow! All money raised will go towards the end of gift that Year 6 will give to the school. To help support our Market Day please send your child in with $1-$10 in coins in a zip lock bag with their name.

11.01.2022 We raised almost $700 dollars last week at the Indigenous Book Swap for the Literacy Foundation! A big thank you to everyone who supported the event.

11.01.2022 Today we celebrate the end of the primary school journey for our year six students. They have showed amazing resilience to finish with a positive attitude despite the challenges of the last two years. We wish them all the best for high school!

11.01.2022 Melba Copland Showcase: What super day with our talented Year 4 singers and Year 5 dancers! The team did lots of filming and takes. They have worked so hard over the last two terms to learn their pieces and that really showed today. It’s going to be an amazing video. Well done Year 4 and 5!

10.01.2022 A huge congratulations to Mr Holland on being named ACT Early Childhood Teacher of the year at the ACT Public Education Awards today! Congratulations also to Miss Bourne and Robyn for receiving a nomination in the ACT Public Education Awards. We have an amazing staff at Miles Franklin and it is a honour to have members of our team recognised at this event.

10.01.2022 Canteen Day: Who doesn’t have fond memories of ordering from the school canteen when they were younger?! Our amazing staff and volunteers help to make memories for our Miles Children every day. Today we say thank you for the yummy snakes and healthy fresh lunches. From all of us at Miles thank you for your hard work.

10.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the special male figures in our lives and our hearts.

09.01.2022 Last week Year 5 and 6 participated in eSafety workshops run by the department. During the workshop they looked at how they can stay safe online. For any parents interested in learning more please visit -https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents There are lots of great resources and tips for home.

08.01.2022 Father’s Day Stall is on tomorrow (Friday). Presents can be purchased for any special person, Dad, Grandad. Gifts are priced $1-5. All classes will be taken to the hall during the day by their teachers. Parents if you are able to help at the stall please see the front office.

07.01.2022 A big thank you to all the families, staff and After school care team members and community who gave up their time on the weekend to help pack boxes for the Canberra Basket Brigade. Together the packing team made up over 350 boxes which will be delivered around Canberra to those in need. To read more about the Canberra Basket Brigade and how you can support them please see - https://www.magicmoments.org.au/basket-brigad/canberra-bb/

07.01.2022 Our P&C have been busy wrapping over the weekend to get ready for our Father’s Day Stall. Here is a sneak peak of some of the items that will be for sale at the stall. If you still have items to donate we will gladly accept them please send them to your child’s classroom. If you have time to help Leesa with the stall on Friday she would love your help. ... Please see Father’s Day post for more information.

07.01.2022 Kindergarten had a great time celebrating 101 days of learning this week! They visited the classes around the school so we could all share in their excitement. We are so proud of each and everyone of them.

07.01.2022 Year 1 are having a great time at the zoo today!

07.01.2022 Art show is on this week! Tickets are free but gold coin donations are greatly appreciated. Please book using the link below. Admission is for 30 minutes and we are limiting the number of adults in the hall to 70 due to the size of the hall and social distancing requirements. Entry will be through the door that MFOSHC use. Exiting will be through the side door out to the carpark. Tickets are only required for adults over the age of 16- there are no social distancing requir...ements for children- and families are able to have up to 6 tickets. It is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.00am until 9.00am and again in the afternoon from 3.00pm to 4.00pm on Tuesday and Thursday and until 5.30pm on Wednesday afternoon. Please see the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/miles-franklin-primary-scho Password: mfpsart2020 Tickets will be sent to you via email and you can either bring the tickets in on paper or on your phone/tablet. We can’t wait to see you!

06.01.2022 Book Swap this Wednesday! On Wednesday 2 September the SRC will be holding a ‘Great Book Swap’ in the library. Students are encouraged to choose a book from home that is in excellent condition to donate to the Book Swap. These books will be collected from classrooms and displayed in the library on Wednesday 2 September. Classes will come through the Book Swap and buy a book for a $2 donation. If students would like to donate more than one book, that would be wonderful (but p...lease check with parents first). If you would like to make a donation to our fundraising page for the ILF Book Swap, please click on the link: https://go.greatbookswap.org.au//miles-franklin-primary-sc Students are encouraged to: Choose a book (or books) from home to donate to the Book Swap. Bring them in ASAP to the library or classroom. Bring at least $2 on Wednesday 2 September to buy a second-hand book. Any questions email Vicki Nunn- [email protected]

05.01.2022 How amazing do these look?! Some of the yummy treats ready for over the counter sales at the Canteen tomorrow Friday the 4/9 Chic chip cookies $1 Jelly & custard cups $1 Chocolate crackles 50c... Chocolate squares $1 Cupcakes $1 See more

05.01.2022 Has your child returned their note? Get your house colours ready! K-6 Athletics Carnival is this Friday!

05.01.2022 National Science Week! We have all been out to have our Satellite Selfie taken from space. We can’t wait to see the image that was taken.

03.01.2022 Our annual book swap is on tomorrow (Wednesday). If you have a book you can donate it would be much appreciated. A book can be purchased tomorrow for $2. All money raised supports the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Our Art Show continues tomorrow and Thursday. Please see our Art Show post with more information about booking a ticket and times.

02.01.2022 National Science Week 15-23 August!

22.12.2021 Don’t forget to send your child/children with a few dollars tomorrow for our last ‘red day’ cash sales for the year. 50c - $2 Ice cream & sprinkles Gingerbread Lolly bags... Chocolates Coloured popcorn Sales will be held outside in courtyard areas - keeping to both the junior & senior bubbles See more

03.12.2021 Last night our Year 6 students celebrated with their graduation dinner and disco. The night was made a little bit sweeter by these amazing personalised cupcakes

13.11.2021 Don't forget to put in your order for the Friday's sausage sizzle. Orders close tonight at 9pm on Flexischools

24.10.2021 A big shout out to our year 2 team, both staff and students, for their enthusiastic engagement in Aqua Safe over the last week. It’s been a long year and we haven’t had many opportunities to take our students on excursions. We were so grateful to be able to fit in this very valuable program before the end of the year so our students can confidently enjoy a summer in the water! Royal Life Saving - NSW ACT Tasmania

10.10.2021 Our year 6 students are all set up for their outdoor Exhibition! More photos to come later

29.09.2021 Our Year Two Aqua Safe program starts tomorrow! Information on what to bring was sent home on Thursday via email and Seesaw announcement. Students should come to school with their swimmers on underneath their uniform.

26.09.2021 Congratulations to our canteen team for your efforts in making healthy food and drinks a part of everyday life at school. Their efforts have been recognised by Fresh Tastes.

11.09.2021 Fun Day Lunch orders are now available on Flexischools. More info about the day will come from the school in time. This will be Friday, week 10 10/12. There is only a short window with orders closing on the 6/12 & no late orders will be accepted sorry. For Preschool orders please fill in the note that teachers will send home & return to your child’s Preschool teacher. Blue & Yellow groups will get there’s on Tuesday 14/12 (week 11)

22.08.2021 A big thank you to our canteen staff and everyone who contributed to our combined World Teacher's Day and Support Staff Day morning tea. Thank you to all the families who donated to make it such a lovely morning tea.