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Term 2 Week 4 Tuesday Parent café Life education NAPLAN – Online catch up Wednesday Scripture Life education finishes NAPLAN – Online catch up Thursday Chess NAPLAN – Online catch up Friday NAPLAN – Online catch up Sunday School fete
Term 2 Week 5 Monday African drumming K-6 Wednesday Scripture Zone cross country Thursday Chess
Term 2 Week 6 Tuesday Kinder 2020 open day School hall 9:30-11:15am Wednesday Scripture Zone cross country (back up) Thursday Chess Stage 1 Susannah Place Museum
The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow
- Unknown
The Pennant Email: [email protected] Website: pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 9484 1134 Fax: 9875 2333
Tuesday 21 May 2019 Term 2, Week 4
Principal’s Report
5 Nights Until …..
This Sunday sees months of planning come to fruition as the school’s P&C Fete comes alive. Many people have spent countless hours ensuring that the community has an event that brings it together. A special mention to Dayan McLeod who is the Fete Coordinator. She has done an amazing job and I am thoroughly looking forward to the day. The Fete is a great opportunity to support the school but to also catch up with old friends in a carnival type atmosphere, and let’s be honest who does not enjoy a good carnival. I look forward to seeing everyone there on Sunday (maybe not if you are in the line for the Dunking Machine when I am sitting up there). I am sure it will be an awesome event. So tell all of your friends and see you on Sunday!
NAPLaN Online Yesterday saw the culmination of a few days testing for our Years 3 and 5 students. I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the students in sitting these assessments. They were brilliant! Unfortunately there were some technical issues outside the school’s control. Year 5 students will receive a note today outlining their options for the Writing assessment if they were affected by these issues. The options in the note are a national option and we require them to be returned to school tomorrow. Well done to Mrs Wasson and Mrs Griffiths for their coordination of these assessments and the Years 3 and 5 teachers for their support for the students.
Staff Professional Learning Tomorrow afternoon staff from PHPS will join staff from West Pennant Hills PS to participate in professional learning on the new Science & Technology syllabus. This course has been designed by Mrs Wasson and the Deputy Principal of West Pennant Hills PS to target the identified
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needs of our school. The course does not affect the normal day of school as it will take place between 4-7pm. Please ensure that you collect your child tomorrow at 3:15pm as all staff will be heading over to West Pennant Hills PS as soon as possible.
Student Achievement
Mia H in Year 3 has been selected to sing at the Sydney Eisteddfod later this month. She will be singing Good morning Baltimore from the theatre production, Hairspray. Congratulations Mia and we wish you the very best of luck.
Hunter P in Year 5 has been selected to represent Sydney North PSSA at the upcoming NSW PSSA State Carnival for Rugby League. Hunter is also about to trial for the Sydney North PSSA Rugby Union team. On weekends Hunter has been selected to play for Eastwood Rugby Union in their representative teams. What a star! We wish him the best of luck in the upcoming trials and at the State Carnival.
KB Parent Teacher Interviews
Parents of students in KB will receive a letter this week to arrange a parent teacher meeting with Mrs B. These meetings were postponed from the end of Term One to allow Mrs B to get to know the children better. I thank all the parents for their understanding with this matter. The meetings will be conducted over the next two weeks and bookings will be made online. All the necessary information will be in a note going home this week with your child.
Director Visit
Today I met with Mr Mark Anderson who is the Acting Director of Educational Leadership-Hornsby Network, in essence my boss. Each term the Principal meets with their Director. The focal point of the meeting was to discuss how the school knows, cares and values each student. The discussion focused on the wonderful work of the Learning and Support Team. Mrs McSweeney our Learning and Support Teacher is a leader in this area and the school is very lucky to have her as a permanent member of staff. It also focused on the teachers’ knowledge of the students and their strengths and weaknesses and how they and the school cater for their needs. Mr Anderson is an outstanding educator and person, and is was fantastic for him to take time out of his schedule to discuss Pennant Hills Public School.
Executive Director Visit
Later this term the school will have the privilege of a visit from the Executive Director for Macquarie Park, Mrs Cathy Brennan. Mrs Brennan oversees all schools in this area and is very keen to visit Pennant Hills Public School and we are fortunate that she has chosen us to visit. I look forward to meeting her and showing her some of the great teaching and learning that happens daily at PHPS.
Kind regards,Mr Matt Pinchbeck Principal
PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS K-2: Asa L, Josie, A, Kelsey C, Eeshan S, Mana A, Yuvraj L, Ali P, Nathan Y, Thenuk T.3-6: Declan W, Emma C, Oliver H.
MERIT AWARDS
2C – Nora J, Monica L, Dhruv T, Sabrina W, Kayleigh B, Hannah R, Ryan Z 2M – Jordan M, Kiric C, Bobby Z, Sahanya F, Giselle H, Emily M, Amelia C 2P – Edward C, Laura H, Lewis Whiting, Kaya Gurung 1/2C – Angela C, Micah M, Kobe J, Gabriela M, Sidharth G, Blake W 1D – Zainab D, Yuvraj L, Sasha S, Meleiah M, Quintin L 1E – Hannah M, Isaac L, Lachlan P, Zayd M, Devin J, Isabelle D 1S – Liam B, Stephanie L, Christine C, Yumo Z, Audrey M, Tanvi O KB – Isabel K, Ethan D, Gwen E, Luc P, Tyler D KD – Amira R, Johan A KP – Jack V, Ella K, Yitian C, Grace L KR – Parker P, Rina B, Eleanor T, Nathalie H
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COMPUTERS – Tyler D (KB), Jamie G (1D), Katelyn G (2C) EAL/D – Letitia J (KD), Qintin L (1D), Nora J (2C)
MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Earn & Learn
Please keep collecting!
We are excited to be taking part in the 2019 Woolworths Earn & Learn program. During the previous campaign, we were able to purchase some great resources with the points we earned, thanks to you. From now until June 25 2019, you can collect stickers at Woolworths that go towards Earn & Learn points. For every $10 you spend at Woolworths (excluding the purchase of tobacco, liquor and gift cards), you will receive a sticker. These stickers can then be given to your children to collect on a special sticker sheet that can be found in our school office buildings. We have collection boxes at both sites in the office buildings as well as at Woolworths Thornleigh and Woolworths Cherrybrook. The more points we earn, the more we can redeem from a choice of over 10,000 educational resources including mathematics and English resources, art & crafts materials and much, much more! We are grateful for your support and look forward to a successful program.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Kindergarten 2020 Open Day
Parents of children turning 5 before 31 July 2020 and who intend starting their children at school next year, are invited to attend our Kindergarten 2020 Open Day.
When: Tuesday 4 June Time: 9:30am Where: School hall
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the school. Interested parents will be provided with an information pack on the day which will include an Application to Enrol form. When the enrolment form is completed, please return it to the school along with their birth certificate, immunisation record and proof of residence documentation. If you are unable to attend the Open Day, Please contact Ms Lee to request an information pack be sent to you. We look forward to seeing you there!
NAPLAN
A big thank you to all of the students and our wonderful teachers during the NAPLAN testing period. The students were very well behaved and the teachers extremely helpful throughout the process of setting up, packing up and ensuring that our students were comfortable. Thank you also to our families who encourage their children to apply themselves and go into testing situations with confidence.
Within our school
Stage One have been participating in a wonderful fitness program organised by Ms Martin, focusing on fundamental movements skills and it looks like a lot of fun! What wonderful weather we have been having to take advantage of our fabulous outdoor learning spaces.
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Kindergarten are using their scientific skills of inquiry particularly during their Inquiry Hour sessions. This week saw milkshakes being concocted, grassy heads being planted, celery stalks in coloured water and the creation of butter! Lots of hands-on interactive learning.
Milkshakes Grassy heads
Coloured celery Hand churned butter
Kind Regards Mrs Kate Wasson Deputy Principal
PSSA SCOREBOARDLast Friday's scores
Pennant Hills PS v West Pennant Hills PS
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Netball A - WPH defeated PH 16-8B - WPH defeated PH 18-0
Soccer A - PH defeated WPH 1-0B - WPH defeated PH 5-0
The Hornsby Kuring-Gai Spiders Basketball Association is holding free basketball clinics for 8-11 year old children in June. Information leaflets are available for collection in the 3-6 office.
Mr Mark Bryant PSSA and Cross Country Coordinator
PENNANT HILLS CARER SUPPORT GROUP
Mrs Carina McSweeney Learning and Support Teacher
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PARENT CAFE
Parent Café for Language Background Other Than English Parents and Carers at Pennant Hills Public School
This year at Pennant Hills Public School, there will be parent café meetings for parents with a language background other than English and all other parents.
What are parent café meetings and why are they happening?
- The parent café meetings will be informal and give parents who come from a language background other thanEnglish the opportunity to understand the Australian school system.
- Parents who come from a language background other than English can be involved in conversations addressingissues and concerns that they may have.
- Provide support and knowledge for our culturally diverse families.- Further improve our already culturally inclusive school environment.
When are parent café meetings taking place?
On Tuesday mornings from 9:30am -11:15am at Bellthorn Cottage on the following dates throughout the year:
Term 2 - 21 May and 18 JuneTerm 3 - 13 August and 10 SeptemberTerm 4 - 5 November and 26 November
What are some of the topics we will discuss?
- Multicultural community services- Understanding laws in Australia- School in Australia/teaching styles- Managing your child’s behavior- Raising independent and resilient children- Homework/tutoring- Cultural differences in Australia- Entertaining in Australia
I am looking forward to seeing you at the Parent Café!
Mrs Angela Krivohlavy EAL/D Teacher
P&C PRESIDENT
Fete News
Make sure you take a look at Fete News coming out on Wednesday.
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We desperately NEED SOME DADS to help with moving and set up on Saturday 25 May anytime between 7am and 3pm. If you can come up for even a couple of hours, please contact Greg on 0410 487 203. Thanks!
Raffle Update - raised $11367 so far…..we are ALMOST THERE!
Some fun facts as of Monday afternoon: 3-6 K-2
Most number of books sold Stella H (21) & Sara C (12) Kaiden T (7)
Money raised $6372 $4995
Class with most books sold 5G 55books 1 / 2 C 36 books
There will be a prize for the most tickets sold!
Thank you to these wonderful volunteers who sold raffle tickets at Thornleigh Marketplace on Saturday: Lily W, Kirri S, Zoya, Rhia and Gemma DB, Stella H, Maya K, Sara C, Liam C, Isabel Q, Campbell W, Sarah C and Hamish C. As well as Jimmy W, Stuart W, Campbell W and Charles D who sold tickets at Pennant Hills Marketplace on Tuesday evening.
They will be receiving a $5 Fete money voucher to spend at the Fete! Please send in all unsold raffle books ASAP so we can sell them at the fete!
THE GREEN TEAM
Let’s look at the first of the 3 R’s, REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE, here are some tips to help you reduce the waste created in your household.
R is for REDUCE -
1) Shopping bags - Purchase and remember to take your reusable carrier bags and fruit andveg nets when you go shopping2) Coffee Cup - Buy a good thermo cup for your take out coffee, many cafe’s offer a discount for BYO cup3) Lunch box - Use washable boxes instead of zip lock bags/cling wrap and individual packets of snacks4) Repair things - Don’t be too quick to throw out household items, instead see if the item can be fixed orrepaired. When you do need to replace things, opt for quality long lasting products5) Compost - Invest in a good composter, put all your tea bags, fruit and veg scraps, coffee grinds and tissuesin it, use the composted waste to nourish your garden6) Say no to pod coffee - Use a plunger to make your fresh coffee, coffee pods create huge amounts of waste7) Washable cloths - Use washable microfibre cloths instead of disposable ones and paper towel8) Keep food leftovers - Don’t throw out unused portions of food after a meal, box them up and refrigerate themfor a lunch, or freeze them for later use, use meat scraps for dog/cat treats9) Avoid disposable items - Use cloth nappies, use washable sanitary ware (menstrual cups and liners)10) Purchase and sell/gift goods - Take a look at second hand sale sights for things like bikes and furniture, usethem to sell goods you no longer have a use for11) Bulk buy - Where possible buy long life pantry foods and cleaning products in large quantities, be sure tostore carefully in pest proof tubs or share purchases with friends
The school fete is just days away, don’t forget BYO, coffee cup (to receive a 50c discount), BYO water bottle (make use of the free filling stations) and BYO shopping bags.
K-2 Grounds
Wow what a difference the new astro turf and seats make to the K-2 playground! Looking gorgeous just in time for fete thanks to some savvy organisation and hard work by Andrew PdS, Matt Pinchbeck, Dan S, Steve P, Grant G, Damon M + Gardens and Grounds team! This is a great example of the school and funding together to produce such a great result. Thanks to all the PHPS families contributing to the P&C in so many ways to support projects like this.
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Entertainment Book
Fantastic savings can be gained on numerous items and deals. A truly great idea which supports our school as well. Purchase your Entertainment Book here
Important Dates
Sunday 26 May - PHPS Fete at the K-2 site
If you would like to subscribe to our P&C meeting emails (minutes and agendas), please subscribe at the following link: http://eepurl.com/dlK3PD
Visit the P&C website for P&C news, calendar dates & other helpful information http://www.phpspandc.org.au/
Andrew Passé-de Silva P&C President 0410653878 [email protected]
BAND NEWS
Fete update
A reminder for all the band members to arrive at their allocated classrooms 20mins before the performance time as listed below.
Arrival time / Performance time / Room allocation
TB - Please arrive at 1S by 11am for an 11:20am performance
ICB - Please arrive at 1S by 11:25am for an 11:45am performance
JB - Please arrive at 1/2C by 11:55am for a 12:15pm performance
SCB - Please arrive in 1/2 C by 12:25pm for a 12:45pm performance
Performance Polo
Band students should wear their Performance polo shirts with mufti bottoms. Students can change into their normal clothes once their performance is over.
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Music and Instruments
Please bring music and your instrument to the performance
Please check our website for more information http://www.phpspandc.org.au/band
The Band Committee [email protected]
CANTEEN
Roster Here is the roster for this week. Please remember to sign in at the office of either site before starting your shift.
K -2 Site
Wednesday 22 May – Rebecca D, Carol.Thursday 23 May – Charol. Need one more please.Friday 24 May – Melanie, Lisa S.
The K-2 Canteen only requires just over an hour of your time. It is a lovely and easy way to get involved in your child’s school day. It is however a bit overwhelming if you are on your own!! Please contact me if you are willing to help out.
3-6 Site
Wednesday 22 May – Christine, Julianne.Thursday 23 May – Vivian. Need one more please.Friday 24 May – Narelle, Jenni M.
PSSA LUNCH ORDERS – Please be aware that in Term 2 and 3, Stage 3 students that play PSSA sports need an earlier lunch. If you are placing an order for one of these students you will need to click on the “PSSA ALERT” so that we know to have their lunch ready early.
Heather Tyler 0425 274 681 [email protected]
UNIFORM SHOP
PSSA Socks
The navy PSSA soccer socks in sizes 2-7 and 7-11 are available for sale at the Uniform Shop for $8.50.
Out Of Stock Winter Uniform Items
Size 12 winter tunics and Velcro ties have sold out. Top up orders have been placed with the relevant suppliers. Due to lengthy manufacture times, these garments will not be back in stock until next term. I apologise for any inconvenience caused by these stock outages.
Lost Property
Please ensure that you label all uniform items, particularly hats and jackets, to ensure that if your child misplaces them any lost items can be returned to you. If your child has inadvertently brought home a hat or jacket that does not belong to them, kindly return it to the school office.
Dr Shoe
Dr Shoe will not be attending the Uniform Shop for on-site sales this term.
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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 then delivered to the student’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 cannot be paid via the school online payment service
Hours
Monday and Tuesday - 8:45am – 10:45amThursday - 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Order forms are available on the school website by following the link: https://pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/p/pennanthil-p/about-our-school/PricelistandorderformTerm2_2019.pdf
Alison Parker Uniform Shop Manager [email protected]
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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