www.pleasantht-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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TERM 4 ~ WEEK 7

Ph: 4284 6962 Fax: 4284 4079 Email: pleasantht-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

3 Alvan Parade, Mount Pleasant 2519

Coming Events

Week 7 Friday 22nd November

CanToo Fundraiser – Mufti Day

Week 8 Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th November

Library Stocktake

Thursday 28th November

Yrs 3&4 Excursion to Madame Tussauds

and Sydney Wild Life Zoo Friday 29th November

Assembly 12.15pm

Week 9 Monday 2nd December

Office closed for the Financial Rollover

Stage 1 Excursion to the Aquarium

Thursday 5th December

Back to PHPS Day – Time Capsule Reveal

No Canteen Lunch Orders Today

Week 10 Monday 9th December

Year 6 Presentation Assembly time T.B.A.

Year 6 Farewell at the Fraternity Club

6-9pm Wednesday 11th December

P&C Meeting 7.15pm

School Updates

Last Friday night was the culmination of our Kinder Orientation Program for 2014. Many thanks to Karen Knobel (Infants AP) for coordinating this program and running the 8 Parent Education sessions. Thank you also to Leonie Claridge for organizing and running the 9 student sessions. Thanks must also go to the PHPS staff who willingly gave up time, coped with reorganisation of RFF as well as helped out at the BBQ. We have a wonderful team of staff at PHPS. Finally, thank you to the Mums and Dads who helped out at the BBQ, we appreciate your help. We had a lovely night Friday night – and the weather held off until we had packed up. We look forward to our new Kinders starting on February 3 2014. Respecting our Neighbours This school is tucked in behind many houses, so we have many neighbours. Could I please ask all children and parents to be considerate of our neighbours’ property. I recently had a call from a neighbor who had children running through his garden. Over a period he has had a number of plants broken. At Pleasant Heights we have 4 values – Responsible, Respectful, Safety and Fun. We need our children to exhibit these values out of school as well as in school. Please be respectful and responsible towards our neighbours by staying out of people’s gardens and private property and by crossing driveways carefully and by using the footpath or nature strip.

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The Heights Happenings TERM 4 ~ WEEK 7

The School Financial year ends at the end of November. We kindly ask that all outstanding monies for any school activity is sent into school no later than Tuesday 26 November. Invoices will be sent home again today. Thank you for paying this money by 26 November. The school office will be closed on Monday 2 December, while Rollover occurs. This is the last week for our 3 Pre Teacher Prac students who have been with us since the beginning of week 5. Thank you to Laura, Nick and Matthew for your commitment and contribution to PHPS. We wish you well for your teacher training and teacher’s careers. Have a good week

Lee Venables

P&C DONATION TO THE SCHOOL

We are very fortunate at Pleasant Heights to have a hard working P&C who volunteer their time to organise many worthwhile events at the school and raise a considerable amount of money. Funds raised by the P&C have contributed towards the purchase of significant resources such as interactive whiteboards, the covered outdoor learning area (COLA), library resources and many more. This term the school P&C accepted our request to fund the purchase of Microsoft Surface RT tablets for use in the primary school. Microsoft Surface RT is a great choice for powerful, affordable, touch-enabled tablets for students and teachers. Surface RT allows multiple students to share the device by creating their own unique Microsoft account, with settings adjusting to the students when they log in using that account. A great benefit is the ability to extend the classroom into the cloud for students and teachers to collaborate in real time, as well as store and share documents. Educational apps in all subjects are also available. In 2014 Curriculum change will impact schools with the implementation of the new NSW Syllabuses incorporating the Australian Curriculum. This will commence next year with English K-10.

Teachers will be required to provide greater opportunities for students to develop Information and Communication Technology (ICT) competence. Students will need to develop competence and creativity as well as increased skills and processes in working technologically.The teaching/learning outcomes in the new syllabuses will support students understanding and use of technology now and into the future. Stage 3 students in particular, will be required to integrate the use of technology as they prepare for High School. Thanks to the generosity of our parent community and the P&C, who have donated $8479.00 to purchase these new devices, we are in a position to provide the support to ensure that our students are confident in all aspects of technology as they begin their senior years of study. We were able to purchase these Microsoft Surface devices at a very special price for a limited time only, and for this reason the school has purchased a total of 60 devices, for which the P&C have paid half the cost. Next year we will trial the use of the Microsoft Surface RT in all primary classes and the current school iPads will be utilised in the infants classrooms. Both of these devices are terrific tools for teaching and learning and will greatly help our students realise their full potential.

PHPS Fitness Fun Fundraiser

On Friday 22nd

November 2013

students are encouraged to wear their favourite sporting colours to school. You may like to wear the uniform of a club you play for or the colours of your favourite sports team! We will be raising money for CanToo – students please bring a gold coin donation to support this

worthy charity. CanToo combine fitness and fundraising to support the “Cure Cancer Australia” charity. PHPS are proud to be supporting CanToo – remember to wear your “FITNESS” colours on Friday 22

nd November, have lots of FUN and

bring a Gold coin for the FUNDRAISER

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NSW Rural Fire Service

Following the recent NSW bush fires 3/4S decided to send letters, poems and pictures to the NSW Rural Fire Service. Last week, Mrs Venables received this letter from the Commissioner. I was touched to read the comments and poems written by the students in Class 3/4S and would appreciate it if you could pass on to them my thanks and best wishes.

I would also like to commend the school on raising and discussing the issues of bush fires and their impacts with your students. It is never too early to learn.

I would be grateful if you could let the students know that I have arranged for their drawings to be placed on display in RFS Headquarters during the current bush fire season.

I sincerely appreciate you and the students taking the time to write to me.

Yours sincerely Shane Fitzsimmons ADSM Commisioner

Positive Behaviour for Success Update

PBS ‘CB’ CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to the following ‘CB’ Champions on achieving PBS Tracking Tree Level 2.

KC KG 3/4 S Emily Mikayla Callum

Michael Scarlett

Zane

Finlay

Lilly

PBS Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Week 5 saw another PBS Mad Hatter’s Tea Party being hosted by the Queen of Hearts aka Mrs Venables. Invited guests, students who have achieved PBS Tracking Tree 4, were treated to a fun afternoon of yummy treats, ‘juice’ tea and laughter! The ‘mad’ hats that students wore to the tea party were very creative and really added a special touch to this anticipated event. It’s wonderful to see the smiles and feel the excitement of students who are attending this fun reward afternoon.

PBS Major Prize Draw

The lucky winner of our PBS Major Prize Draw, Week 6, Term 4 is Macey A. Macey chose a $50 voucher for Smiggles. Congratulations Macey and happy shopping!

PBS Student Excellence Award

At last week’s assembly, it was a pleasure to announce the recipient of the PBS Student Excellence Award, Lexi B. Lexi was proud to receive her award from our school captain, Luca and previous awardees. It’s always wonderful to see students ‘striving for the heights’ and being RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, SAFE, while having FUN. Congratulations Lexi, we are very proud of you! Yours in success, The PBS Team

Library – Stocktake

Please return all library books this week (by

Friday 22nd

November) so we can perform a library stocktake. There will be no borrowing in Week 7 or 8

(Mon 18th

- Fri 29th

Nov) due to stocktake (except for K-3 readers). Many thanks for your support. Annabel Ecroyd

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The Heights Happenings TERM 4 ~ WEEK 7

P&C News Thank you for the people who have already volunteered to help at our Bunnings BBQ, however we still need more volunteers. The Canteen really needs new ovens and we were hoping to use the monies raised from the Bunnings BBQ towards this purchase. Please help us by volunteering on Saturday 14 December.

Save the Date

Back To PHPS Day (Time Capsule Reveal)

Thursday 5th December 2013

Year 6 Farewell Monday 9 December

Gold Assembly Friday 13 December

What’s Due?

Activity $ Due By

Music Term 4 $72 5/12/13

Year 6 Farewell- Stage 3 $25 26/11/13

Assembly Awards

Class Students KC Summer S

Mary O Lilly F Nour S

KG Natalie H Kyan C

Zane C Mikayla C

1CR Landon G

Alicia M

Julia Ma

1/2K Matilda W

Matthew S

Sara L

Macey A

2R Jack M Jaidyn S

Stella O Amelia A

3N Mika T Sophie T

Daniel S Oliver L

3/4S Bianca K Alex C

Angus C Jessica M

5P Max H Imogen M

Ben P Elizabeth W

6C Luca G

Claudia S

Isaiah D

Chloe E

Personal Best Awards

Congratulations to the following students who achieved Gold, Silver and Bronze recently. Gold students will receive their badges at the special Gold Assembly at the end of Term 4. Silver and Bronze students will receive their certificates at the next assembly.

GOLD Level 1 Dean P, Lucy J

Level 3 Claudia S, Ben G, Chloe S, Maya T, Tess H

SILVER Level 1 Jennifer K, Hector J

Level 2 Victor S, Mika T, Julia Ma, Zara V, Liam An

Level 4 Sebastian V

Level 5 Siena C, Sophie S, Georgia S, Maya G

Level 6 Zara C

BRONZE Level 2 Rylan A, Darine H, Charlie K,

Grace L, Chelsea D, Julia Mi, Landon G

Level 3 Bailey G

Level 4 Charli V

Level 5 Alix L

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ALVAN PARADE, MT PLEASANT. 2519 PO BOX 291, FAIRY MEADOW 2519

PRINCIPAL: Mrs Leonie Venables PHONE: (02) 4284 6962 FAX: (02) 4284 4079 E-MAIL: pleasantht-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

ABN 12 988 470 954

Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Bi-Centennial Time Capsule

PHPS Commemorative Items Order Form Dear Parents/Caregivers, This year Pleasant Heights Public School will celebrate the opening of the Bi-Centennial Time Capsule which was sealed by students and staff in 1988. Past and present staff, teachers, students and guests are invited to attend a special Assembly, barbecue lunch and afternoon of family fun at the school on Thursday 5 December. This is a significant and historic occasion for the whole school community and we are very excited to have the contents of the time capsule revealed on this day. To mark this special event, the school will sell commemorative items which students will treasure as a memory of their years at Pleasant Heights Public School. Students/families are able to purchase:

Pleasant Heights Public School pen with a touchscreen stylus and bright flashlight attached (chrome accents, black finish)

$6.00

Pleasant Heights Public School keyring (chrome accents, black finish) $6.00

Pen and Keyring $10.00

DVD including current and past Pleasant Heights memories and time capsule contents

$15.00

All 3 items (pen, keyring & DVD) $25.00

If you would like to purchase any of these PHPS commemorative items please complete the note below and return it and the money to the school office by Thursday, 28 November. Yours sincerely, Lee Venables Principal

Bi-Centennial Time Capsule

PHPS Commemorative Items Order Form I would like my child ___________________ of class _______ to purchase the following items:

Qty Item Description $ each

Pleasant Heights Public School pen with a touchscreen stylus and bright flashlight attached (chrome accents, black finish)

$6.00

Pleasant Heights Public School keyring (chrome accents, black finish)

$6.00

Pen & Keyring Together $10.00

DVD including current and past Pleasant Heights memories and time capsule contents

$15.00

All 3 items (pen, keyring & DVD) $25.00

Total:

Please find enclosed __________ for the cost of the PHPS commemorative items.

Signed ________________________________ Date __________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pleasant Heights Public School PRINCIPAL: Mrs Leonie Venables

PHONE: (02) 4284 6962 FAX: (02) 4284 4079 E-MAIL: pleasantht-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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This year the P&C have organised our end of year celebration in conjunction with the `Back to PHPS’ day on Thursday, 5th December. The Pleasant Heights school community is planning a great day to celebrate the history of our school and the reveal of the bicentennial time capsule which was sealed in 1988. An outline of the day will be as follows:

9.15 – 11.15 Normal class lessons for students

11.15 – 11.45 RECESS

11.45 Hall Doors Open

12.00 Special Celebration Assembly - Time capsule items will be displayed in the school hall throughout the day

1.00 Barbecue lunch - on the oval

1.30 – 3.00 Celebration Activities - to include:

jumping castles ($5) lucky dips ($5) hairspray ($1) nail painting ($1)

tattoos ($1) face painting ($1 - $4) pre-owned book stall lemonade ($1.50)

popcorn cake stall coffee vans mini canteen

major raffle draw soft drinks ($1) ice creams guessing competition

We appreciate your help and support in:

coming along with family and friends

donating items to be used as prizes for the major raffle draw

volunteering to help on a stall for ½ hour (volunteers are required from 12.30 to 3.00 pm)

donating a cake or sweets for our refreshments stall A volunteer roster for the day is included with this note. If you could spare some time to help out, please complete and return it to the office. Our volunteers are much appreciated on these occasions, as many of the planned P&C functions could not proceed without your help. If you are able to donate cakes/sweets for our refreshment stall, please indicate on the volunteer form. This will be a great day for families to celebrate the end of the school year and the history of Pleasant Heights Public School. We hope you can attend and look forward to celebrating it with you. Pleasant Heights P & C

BACK TO PHPS FAMILY FUN DAY – VOLUNTEERS

Please complete and return to the school office. Volunteers will be required between 12.30pm and 3.00pm.

I can assist for: ☐ ½ hour ☐1 hour

☐ I can assist anytime between 12.30pm and 3.00pm or

☐ I can only assist at:……………………………………………….…..(please nominate time)

I am happy to help on any of the following stalls (please tick one/more than one as appropriate)

☐ Setting up

☐ BBQ – Serving

☐ BBQ – Coupons/Register

☐ Popcorn

☐ Cakes & Refreshments

☐ Nail painting

☐ Hair spraying

☐ Face painting

☐ Tattoos

☐ Lucky Dip

☐ Selling raffle tickets

☐ Craft table

☐ Cleaning up

☐ I can donate to the cake/sweets table

Name: ………………………………………….. Phone No: …………………………………… ___________________________________________________________________________________

BACK TO PHPS FAMILY FUN DAY BBQ ORDERING / JUMPING CASTLE TICKETS

To assist us, please place your family order in an envelope and send the money to the school office by 11.00am, no later than Thursday 28th November. Child’s name: (youngest in family) …………………………………………………. Class: ………………… No. of Jumping Castle tickets ($5.00 each) …………………. Child’s names/class for ticket ……………………………………………………………………………………… No. of sausage sandwiches ($2.50 each) ………………….... No. of steak sandwiches ($4.00 each) ……………………. Total amount enclosed: $............................