Term 4 Week 5 Tuesday 13 November Kinderlinks 2 Wednesday 14 November Scripture Thursday 15 November Chess 3:30-4:30pm Friday 16 November P&C Thank you BBQ

Term 4 Week 6 Monday 19 November Year 2 transition–afternoon Tuesday 20 November Kinderlinks 3 Wednesday 21 November Scripture, School Spec rehearsal Thursday 22 November School Spec Rehearsal, Chess 3:30-4:30 Friday 23 November School Spec Performance

Saturday 24 November School Spec Performance Term 4 Week 7 Monday 26 November Year 2 transition-afternoon

Tuesday 27 November Kinderlinks 4, Yr 6 Fun Day Wednesday 28 November PHPS Parent Café in Hall 9:30-11:15am, Scripture Thursday 29 November Choir Performance-Epping Club at 10-12:30pm, Chess 3:30-4:30pm

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Principal’s Report

STUDENTS REMEMBER – Lest We Forget This year on Sunday 11 November at 11.00am, we commemorated the 100th year anniversary since the guns on the Western Front fell silent and reflected on the significance of that event. We also paused to remember all of the men and women of the Australian Defence Force who have made the ultimate sacrifice. On Friday, PHPS students observed a minute of silence, dedicated to the deceased, especially for soldiers who died fighting to protect the free nation we have today. A large contingent of Pennant Hills PS students also paid their respects at the Beecroft Lions commemorative service on Sunday. Thank you to the teachers and parents who continue year after year to ensure our students remember the tremendous sacrifices of the generations of yesteryear.

YEAR 5 LEADERSHIP DAY On Thursday the Year 5 students participated in a selection of activities designed to develop leadership skills. These activities also helped the students to decide if student leadership is something they would like to consider.

The activities included: Public Speaking Team Games Speech Writing

Values Activity Co-operative Games Questions and Answers (from current leaders). Thank you to Mrs Coventry, Mrs Isuasti, Mr Blumenthal and Mrs Griffith for guiding our students in developing leadership qualities ready for 2019.

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Thank you also to those parents who assisted with transportation and catering making the day a huge success. We look forward to seeing out students shine as they step into the various leadership positions in 2019. Best of luck everyone.

BUSKING - LAOS On Sunday 11 November between 12pm to 2pm some of our students, Caitlin P, Mischa C, Matthew Y, Lily H, Oliver H, Anita T, Helen B, Emily S and Tara H gathered and raised some money ($237.35!) by busking at Hornsby Westfield. The money raised will be contributed to buy some tables and chairs for the classroom for school children in Laos. The students are extremely thankful and grateful for everyone who have helped make a difference in their life, no matter how small. Thank you everyone for your support.

CONGRATULATIONS MRS BROOME I would like to congratulate Mrs Broome on being successful through merit selection as SAM at North Kellyville Public School. As this is a new school, and Mrs Broome will be involved in the initial administration and set up for the school to open in 2019, Mrs Broome will begin at North Kellyville, Monday 19 November, 2018. From all of the staff and community at PHPS, I would like to wish Mrs Broome all the very best in her new adventures as the foundation SAM at North Kellyville PS. We welcome back Mrs Klimoski as Relieving SAM. Mrs Klimoski has been relieving SAM for over a term during 2018. She has also supported our administration staff on both K-2 and 3-6 campuses for casual days throughout the year. Welcome back Mrs Klimoski. FAREWELL PENNANT HILLS As most of you will be aware, I have only a few days left at Pennant Hills Public School and this newsletter is probably one of the few opportunities left for me to express my thanks to all of our community for the support, co-operation and friendship that they have shared with me over the past five years. I am very sad to say good-bye to the many people I have had the privilege of meeting and working with. For me, this school has been a vibrant, exciting place to learn as we implemented the many initiatives all aimed at ensuring our students, your children, have the very best public education has to offer.

Pennant Hills Public School is a great community and I have absolutely loved my time here as Deputy and Relieving Principal. The students have always been inspirational, hard-working, considerate and compassionate of others. The teachers are some of the best I have ever worked with and the parent community has been caring and supportive of me and the school staff. Together we emphasised the importance of looking for positive learning opportunities for everyone, and collaborating with the wider school community and industry to embrace literacy, STEM and inquiry based learning. During the odd, few reflective moments over the past few months, I have been struck by how poignant a saying it is that ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. For me this is about how important relationships are in a school. Without the hard work of staff, educating the students holistically, just doesn’t happen, but education is not the only thing that a school community does. Parents, other members of the community and students all work together with staff to set values, and provide role

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models of how to relate to each other and show empathy and compassion for communities beyond ours. Without all of these people co-operating and supporting each other, the community would be a poorer one than ours is.

I have seen and worked in such communities over my career and I am so glad that I have been at Pennant Hills where the most important thing has been to build authentic positive partnerships in learning and respectful relationships with everyone. I couldn’t ask for a better community in which to lead and deepen my passion for teaching and finding opportunities for our students, staff and community to be better, - better for themselves, better for the community and better for the human race. If I don’t see you personally then please accept my thanks for being a part of our “village”. I will always cherish my time spent learning with all of you!

Last, but most importantly…

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

Pizza Lunch Awards

Rushan K, Sophia K, Elise H, Hamish c, Livia x, Callum H, Isabella H, Holly C, Hadam L, Michaela P, Aidan H, Rhia D, Emily N, Lily W, Tom S, Luci D, Avandika L, Eva W, Seth M, Tim W, Caitlin B, Sam K, Rebecca W.

Principal’s Awards

K-2: Reuben T, Anastasia w, Kay M, Sahanya F, Jamie K, Amy L, Isaac L, Joanna C, Karina C.

MERIT AWARDS

MUSIC – Hamish C, Avy S, Hamish K, Liam B, 2J – Anaiah B, Archie B, Sophie K, Sami Mc, Andrei S, Quinn S, Angus W, Katie Z, 2M – Hazel B, Josh C, Tristan T, Nathan C, Isabelle P, Jerry S, 2T – Preston G, Lucas P, Hamish C, Samara R-S, Alie J, Annabelle K, 1C – Gemma P, Giselle H, Isaac B, Atticus P, Parmis N, 1D – Robert H, Tom S, Sabrina W, Jack C, Henry P, Lauren N, 1R – Lewis D, Kris G, Reyansh C, Amelia C, Emily M, Jordan M, KC – Penelope K, Ben H, Zahra C, Adelaide S, KG – Georgia B, Aaliyah P, Blake W-O, Liam T, KR – Hannah M, Gabi M, Angus M, Devin J,

MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

Farewell Mrs Gosman Thank you and good luck. This week we farewell Mrs Gosman after 5 years at Pennant Hills Public School. Mrs Gosman has been a true leader and we salute her for that. We are saddened as you leave Pennant Hills but wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors. A great teacher is not necessarily a great mentor. A great mentor is not necessarily a great leader. A great leader is not necessarily a great teacher but you have been a great teacher, mentor, leader and relieving principal – all rolled into one, farewell.

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We would like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation to all parents and carers to attend a farewell assembly on Friday 16 November at 2pm in the school hall on K-2 site. 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).

Year 6 Fun Day

Year 6 invite students K-5 to their Mini-Fete

When: Tuesday 27 November All funds raised go towards the Year 6 gift.

K-2 Badminton K-2 students will be participating in Badminton sessions through the NSW Government Grant from 'Sport in School' program. The sessions will focus on hand-eye coordination and teamwork with all skills aligning to the PDHPE syllabus. The program will run for a four week period and will be conducted by Badminton NSW coaches alongside class teachers. Get ready for some active fun with Badminton! Kind Regards Mrs Melissa Griffith Relieving Deputy Principal

P&C REPORT

Invitation

All parents, carers and families are invited to attend a special assembly to farewell Mrs Rhonda Gosman. It will be held at 2pm next Friday 16 November 2018 at the School Hall.

Lastly, to Mrs Rhonda Gosman. On behalf of the P&C, I would like to wish you and Alex the very best in your future. To reach the position of Principal in our community is a very special achievement and a true testament to all of your hard work and commitment to our children. Kellyville Ridge is a great school and is now only better to have you as their Principal. Good luck and thank you for everything you’ve done for our school, our parents and most importantly our children! We will miss you! P&C Dates for Your Diary

Tuesday 4 December - P&C Meeting and Christmas Drinks, 7:00 pm

Thursday 13 December - Twilight Carols Evening

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Next P&C Meeting

P&C Executive will be hosting Christmas Drinks at 7.00pm on December 4 in the K-2 School Hall. Everyone Welcome - more information to come.

Tablecloths Our blue school tablecloths are missing and we have many functions coming up in which they are needed. Please look in your laundry basket or linen press and return any you might find to the school hall or to K-2 office as soon as possible.

With Kids’ Activities Coordinated By Our Friendly BASC Staff!

Andrew Passé-de Silva 0410653878 pandcpresident@gmail.com

BAND NEWS

Updates

Deb M will be finishing her role as band conductor this year. We are now in the process of interviewing applicants for this role.

Offers have been sent to the new band students for next year. However, there are still vacancies available for interested candidates. Please send your expressions of interest to the band email mentioned below.

Upcoming Performances

SCB and JB will perform at the Celebration of Learning on the 7 December.

All the band students to perform at Christmas carols on 13 December.

Please check our website for more information http://www.phpspandc.org.au/band

The Band Committee phpsband@gmail.com

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STRINGS NEWS Next Monday 19 November will be a COMBINED rehearsal in the Hall. Parent helper is Anna H. Do not forget to mark Sunday 25 November 2-4pm in your calendar for ensemble busking at Hornsby Mall. Children are most 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 PHPS Strings Ensemble phpsstrings@gmail.com

PHHS PRODUCTION

‘Oliver’ The Musical

Pennant Hills Primary School students are appearing in the high school production of

Oliver in December and have been rehearsing

diligently towards 3 fantastic performances.

Tickets are on sale now at trybooking.com/xgns

Note that PHPS students are in a performance on the following dates:

7 Dec, Evening. 9 Dec, Matinee. 14 Dec, Evening

(Other dates of Oliver shows will be cast from other local schools)

Come along and enjoy a great show and support

local Penno students on stage.

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CANTEEN 2019 Rosters I will soon be putting together a roster of canteen volunteers for 2019. If you are already on the roster and do not wish to continue then please let me know. If you would like to be on a roster next year please send me an email to canteenphps@gmail.com with your preferred day. K-2 canteen duty is only from 12.50-1.50 daily but if possible it is a great help if K-2 parents can come to the 3-6 site from about 11am to help with lunch preparation. The canteen shift at 3-6 site is from 9.30-2pm but shorter shifts can be arranged if necessary. Younger siblings are welcome at the K-2 site but unfortunately, children are not allowed in the 3-6 canteen. PHPS Roster Requirements Please note: It is a condition of working on site that you provide PHPS with 100 points of identification along with a signed Appendix 5 or provide the school with a current WWCC number. Contact the 3-6 Office or K-2 Office to ensure you bring the correct documents for verification before undertaking any voluntary assistance at the school on either site. November Monthly Special The monthly special for November is Beef Nachos. It is available every canteen day in November. Limited numbers will be available daily so order early to avoid disappointment. If you have any suggestions for future monthly specials, please drop me an email at canteenphps@gmail.com 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 14 November – Karen G, Peta P Thursday 15 November – Julie M, Christine Friday 16 November – Narelle M, need one more 3-6 Site Wednesday 14 November – Karen G, Peta P Thursday 15 November – Helen M, Christine Friday 16 November – Jenni M, Josephine Thank you for your help. Carolyn Harriss 0412 502 025 canteenphps@gmail.com

UNIFORM SHOP

Kinderlinks Please note that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Tuesday 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 K-2 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.

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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 27 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. Girls’ Summer Shorts and Shirts At last week’s P&C meeting the box pleat shorts/culottes and Peter Pan shirt were selected as the garments to be added to the girls’ summer academic uniform in Term 4 2019. The shorts and shirts will be optional items only and will not replace the existing girls’ summer dress. The P&C also voted to introduce embroidery to both boys’ and girls’ summer shirts. Winter shirts will remain without embroidery. This uniform change will also be introduced in Term 4 2019, and will have a three-year phase in period. Further information on these uniform updates and changes will be available next year. Girls’ Boy Leg Briefs The Uniform Shop sells girls’ navy boy leg briefs in sizes 4-6 and 12-14. Size 8-10 have sold out. The twin packs are available at a price of $10 and can be worn under the girls’ summer dress. 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 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 phpsuniformshop@gmail.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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) Term4 begins Monday 15th October 2018. Final lesson

Monday 10th December 2018 Cost: $2 per week

Contact: Patricia- English Classes Coordinator Phone: 9880 8012

Email: English@stmarks.com.au Web: www.stmarks.com.au Description: 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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