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Term 4 Week 3
Tuesday 30 October Stage 3 Milson Island Kindergarten Orientation Evening 7pm Hall Wednesday 31 October Scripture, Stg 3 Milson Island, Scholastic Book Club closes 9pm
Thursday 1 November Stage 3 Milson Island, Grandparents’ Day 9:30-11:30, Chess 3:30-4:30 Friday 2 November Stg 3 Milson Island Term 4 Week 4 Tuesday 6 November P&C meeting, Kinderlinks 1, 9:30am BYOD Parent Session, 6:00pm BYOD Parent Session
Wednesday 7 November Scripture, Yr 2 transition-middle session
Thursday 8 November Yr 5 Leadership Day, Chess 3:30-4:30pm
Term 4 Week 5 Monday 12 November School Spec Rehearsal Tuesday 13 November Kinderlinks 2 Wednesday 14 November Scripture Thursday 15 November Chess 3:30 - 4:30 Friday 16 November P&C Thank you BBQ
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Email: [email protected]
Website: pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 9484 1134 Fax: 9875 2333
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Principal’s Report SCULPTURE BY THE SEA Last Wednesday, our students from 3-6 were fortunate to see 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and across the world at Sculpture by the Sea as they meandered along the Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach coastal walk. Thank you to the teachers for providing such a wonderful opportunity for our students to explore, examine and discuss a range of creative, conceptual and artistic responses to site and landscape, form and contemporary ideas. It provides unique opportunities to stimulate and captivate our young Artists.
WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY A huge thank you to the P&C and wider community for the wonderful morning tea and kind gesture of your appreciation to make our teachers feel valued and appreciated on World Teacher’s Day last Friday.
URGENT OVERDUE: 2019 STUDENT ENROLMENT https://goo.gl/forms/liOtAGFFbZIQfvWA2 Thank you to those families who have already completed the ‘2019 Student Enrolment’ form. These numbers are submitted to determine the staffing allocation of PHPS for 2019. So far we have had 180 / 388 families let us know if they intend to return to PHPS in 2019. If your child is not in Year 6 please complete the form as our allocation of staff based on these numbers will change significantly. Thank you for your assistance in ensuring our enrolment figures for 2019 are accurate and reflect the needs of our school.
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NEWS FROM HERMIDALE PS “We have a green tinge in our paddocks after some rainfall over the school holidays. Unfortunately the soil moisture is still next to zero so once the green grass browns off we will be back to bare paddocks. But fingers are always crossed for a good summer drenching”. “Last week we purchased our coffee machine, materials for the community café bench and outdoor BBQ area. Our first parent working bee is scheduled for 8th November and I'm sure we will throw a few snags on the BBQ at the end of the evening!” STELLAR SUCCESS
Congratulations to Tim W and Maya K on representing PHPS playing in the Arts Alive Combined Schools Band tour to Dubbo, last week. The Arts Alive Combined Schools Band offers musical extension to talented musicians who meet with other likeminded students to play music to the highest quality. Well done Tim and Maya.
Don’t forget every day to remind your children how special they are and how much you love them. Kind regards, Mrs Rhonda Gosman Relieving Principal
Principal’s Awards
K-2: Sophie S, Lachlan O, Giselle H, Nathan C, Hazel B, Angus M, Lauren G, Alex R, Daniel L, Joshua C, Bobby Z, Stephanie L, Sam K, Sophie S, Asa L, Lilly M, Angus M
MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Intention to Apply For Year 7 Entry to a Selective High School In 2020
Selective high schools cater for high achieving academically gifted students who may otherwise be without sufficient
classmates at their own academic and social level. These schools help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping
them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials at
the appropriate level.
Applications for selective high school placement are considered mainly based on the Selective High School Placement
Test results and school assessment scores. The Selective High School Placement Test will be held on Thursday 14
March 2019.
If you would like to have your child considered for Year 7 selective high school entry in 2020, you will need to apply via
the internet using a valid email address (not the student’s email address).
Detailed instructions on how to apply online will be available from mid-September 2018 at
https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7
The application website opens at that link on 9 October 2018 and closes on 12 November 2018.
You must apply before the closing date.
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Kindergarten 2019 Enrolments
We are currently enrolling Kindergarten students for 2019. If you have a child starting Kindergarten at PHPS next year and you have not yet completed and submitted an enrolment application form, please do so as soon as possible. Please note that it is also necessary to bring your child’s Birth Certificate or identity documents, copies of any family law or other relevant court orders, your child’s immunisation history statement and four documents for proof of residence (please contact the school office for the documents required).
Grandparents’ Day 2018
We look forward to seeing many grandparents and carers at our special Grandparents’ Assembly and morning tea this Thursday. Following the assembly, students will take their visitors into their classroom to complete a special activity.
Kinderlinks
Next Tuesday 6 November we welcome our 2019 Kindergarten students for our 4 week Kindergarten Orientation Program. Students will spend time in kindergarten classrooms participating in a variety of activities getting ready for school. Our aim is to assist our students’ transition from preschool to primary school to be a smooth, enjoyable and beneficial process. We look forward to meeting our new students and families next Tuesday.
Kind Regards Mrs Melissa Griffith Relieving Deputy Principal
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MERIT AWARDS
EAL/D – Zayd M KC, Isaac L KC, 2J – Rishita S, Joanna C, Stella M, Liam C, Alex P, Lachlan O, 2M – Luke N, Mia H, Althea F, Oliver L, 2T – Kai L, Lauren G, Raymond W, Lilly M, 1C – Anya H, Monica L, 1D – Evie C, Elinore G, Josie A, Reuben T, Josh N, 1R – Kiara D, Kaya G, Edmond L, Ryan P, Kenzie W, KC – Zachary D, Sophie S, Zayd M, Avy S, KG – Stephen D, Abi W, Ava N, Austin D, KR – Kay M, Ginger M, Mia M, Ethan S,
LIBRARY NEWS
Scholastic Book Club orders – Issue 7 A reminder that the closing date for Issue 7 online orders is tomorrow Wednesday 31 October – 9 pm. If you wish to place an order from the Book Club catalogue you will need to go to the Scholastic Book Club LOOP website page, register your details if you have not already done so and then pay by credit card. Ms Davis Teacher Librarian
P&C PRESIDENT
World Teachers Day Friday last week was a big day starting with the P&C hosting a special morning tea for all the teachers to celebrate World Teachers Day. A special Thank You to Ali P, Julie R, Katerina M, Brooke N, Peta P, Siobhan H, Vicki Q, Nicola L, Nicole PdS, Chris L, Rae S, Dayan M, Calum and Dave C for attending, preparing the food and setting up for the morning tea. Each teacher was presented with a small token of our appreciation for all the hours and hard work they put into our children on a daily basis.
Dad’s and Kids Camp The Dad’s and Kids camp was held on Friday night and Saturday morning and was a thoroughly fun and exciting event. The weather was much kinder to us this year and everyone had an amazing fun time. Thank you also to all the mums who made sure the Dads and kids had all they needed. A special thanks to Calum and Chloe from BASC who devoted their time and effort to help keep the kids occupied whilst the Dads received a special talk by Sean from The Fathering Project. Big thank you to the organising committee Dan S, Dave C, Andrew PdS, Otte H, Darren B, James G, Jeremy C
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and Sam C, for all their hard work and running around that resulted in such a successful event that inspires engaging and thoughtful community spirit. Hope to see you all there again next time!
Sandpit Photos Family Portrait Day is BACK! Saturday 3 November 20-minute bookings are STILL AVAILABLE on FLEXISCHOOLS for sessions between 8am - 6pm. A $15 booking fee, in which the proceeds will go towards our P&C, is your only obligation and payable at time of booking. All additional poses taken on the day are totally obligation free and will be available for purchase at your viewing session.
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P&C DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Saturday 3 November –
Sandpit Family Photo Day (more information is below, bookings are NOW available through Flexischools)
Friday 16 November –
P&C End of Year Free Family BBQ
Tuesday 4 December 7.30 pm – P&C Meeting and Staff Thank You Drinks
Thursday 13 December – Twilight Carols Evening
Next P&C Meeting The next meeting of the P&C will be on Tuesday 6 November in K-2 School Hall at 7.30pm Andrew Passé-de Silva President 0410653878 [email protected]
BAND NEWS
Updates
This week will be the "Solo Day" for TB and ICB to audition them for moving up a band. Students are required to perform the most difficult item that they are most comfortable with.
ICB and SCB to perform at Hornsby North on 4 November.
SCB and JB will also perform at the Celebration of Learning on 7 December.
All the band students to perform at Christmas carols on 13 December.
Enrolments
We are now enrolling for next year’s Training Band. Anyone interested in joining the band program, please email [email protected] with any queries.
Please check our website for more information http://www.phpspandc.org.au/band The Band Committee [email protected]
STRINGS NEWS
Thank you to all families for making this week's rehearsal work with the last minute changes, and a big thank you to Lucy M for stepping in to cover for James. Next Monday 5 November will be a COMBINED rehearsal in the Hall. Parent helper is Kate A. Don't forget to mark Sunday 25 November 2-4 pm in your calendar for ensemble busking at Hornsby Mall. Children are
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welcome to prepare solos, duets or small group items with family or ensemble friends. For more information on learning a string instrument or joining the ensemble in 2019, please contact us at the email address below. The Strings Ensemble [email protected]
UNIFORM SHOP
Kinderlinks Please note that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Tuesday 6, 13, 20 and 27 November, due to attendance at the Kinderlinks program between 9.15 and 11.15am. The Uniform Shop will be operating at the Infants site on those dates and will take orders for Kindergarten 2019 in the first 3 weeks of the Kinderlinks program. All orders will be distributed to parents on the 4th and final week. Dr Shoe Dr Shoe will be attending the Uniform Shop this term on Thursday 6 December from 3.00pm – 3.45pm. He will also be attending the Kinderlinks program on Tuesday morning 6 and 27 of November. 15% of all sales are donated to the P&C. Alternatively, Dr Shoe can be contacted direct on 0414 912 838 to arrange a home fitting. Ordering Uniforms Uniforms can be ordered by attending the Uniform Shop during opening hours, or alternatively an order form can be completed and together with payment of cash, cheque or card details handed in at either office. Orders will be filled and delivered to the children’s classes. A combined pricelist and order form can be downloaded from the school website by following the links to Our School and What We Offer. Uniforms can also be ordered online through Flexischools, however prices will include the Flexischools’ surcharge. Please note that uniform orders can not be paid via the school online payment service. Hours Monday and Tuesday 8.45am – 10.45am Thursday 3.00pm – 4.00pm Order forms are available on the school website by following the link to Our School and What We Offer. Alison Parker Uniform Shop Manager [email protected]
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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English Classes at St Marks Anglican Church, Pennant Hills
Location: Corner of Rosemount Ave and Warne Street, Pennant Hills Hours: Mondays, 9.30am to 12pm (during school terms) Term 4 begins Monday 15 October 2018.
Final lesson Monday 10 December 2018 Cost: $2 per week
Contact: Patricia - English Classes Coordinator Phone: 9880 8012
Email: [email protected] Web: www.stmarks.com.au
Come and learn English in a friendly and relaxed group. We have classes to cater for all abilities from beginners to
advanced levels. Morning tea is provided. Creche is available for preschool aged children.
Classes use a variety of resources, including texts from the bible. We look forward to meeting you.
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The Northern Sydney Youth Orchestra (NSYO) is inviting young
musicians to join its Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble
& String Orchestra. Our youth orchestras rehearse weekly at
Beecroft on Wednesdays.
If you play low brass, winds, strings or percussion, we are
auditioning new members to join for 2019 and will be
having a European tour in 2020. Auditions will be held Wednesday 5th & 12th December between
4pm - 6pm at the Beecroft Presbyterian Church Hall, Mary St, Beecroft.
For details, please feel free to contact us: [email protected]
You may fill out our online application form at:
http://www.nsyo.org.au
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