Principal’s News Harmony Day – Thursday 21 March This week is Harmony Week. Tomorrow PPS is celebrating Australia’s cultural diversity through our annual Harmony Day celebration. Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. All students are encouraged to participate by wearing either a cultural outfit they identify with or the colour orange (the colour of Harmony Week). Pymble Public School is a culturally diverse school community and one which celebrates diversity and difference. I look forward to tomorrow’s celebration. Harmony Week web link: https://www.harmony.gov.au Student Representative Council (SRC) Over the past few weeks our SRC representatives have been awarded their SRC badges and their important role at PPS has been acknowledged. Our SRC representatives represent the peers in their classes on the SRC. The SRC plays an important role by providing valuable input into various aspects at the school. The SRC discusses issues at the school and provides suggestions and ideas on how to improve our school and the experience of all students at PPS. I’d like to congratulate our 2019 SRC representatives and know they will serve the PPS students well this year. Parent Teacher Interviews Parent teacher interviews for Years 1-6 have been conducted over these last 2 weeks (Kindergarten interviews were held separately 2 weeks ago). If you have missed this opportunity to speak with your child’s class teacher and would like to arrange a meeting time, please contact the teacher via the school’s office on 91444136.

Wednesday, 20 March 2019 Term 1, Week 8

DATES TO REMEMBER 23 March BBQ and Cupcake/book stalls for state election 25 March Rugby Gala Day 1 April School Tour 2pm 2 April Year 1 Suburb Exhibition in hall 3 April Mungo information evening 9 April Easter Hat Parade 10 April Easter SRE Service 9-10am 12 April Year 6 Excursion and Easter Assembly

TERM DATES 2019

Term 1 Wednesday 30 January –Friday 12 April Term 2 Monday 29 April – Friday 05 July Term 3 Monday 22 July – Friday 27 September Term 4 Monday 14 October – Friday 20 December

MOTHERS DAY STALL Wednesday 8 May

WORKING BEE Sunday 19 May

School Toilets There are two sets of student toilet blocks, one at the back end of the Kindergarten block and one next to the POOSH room at the back of the school hall. These student toilets are for student use ONLY at all times. There is a designated visitor toilet at the back end of the school office / administration building. Should you need to use the visitor toilet and not know where it is located please ask at the School Office. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Bruno Diodati Principal

Statement of Account – Term1 Please note school fees for Term 1 are now overdue. Please pay these fees at your earliest convenience. It is essential to note, that children will not be disadvantaged because of a family’s inability to pay school fees and when raised with the school Principal, these matters will always remain absolutely confidential. If at any time you wish to discuss financial matters, please contact the school and make the necessary arrangements.

Relieving Deputy Principals’ News

Harmony Day On Thursday, 21 March, we will be celebrating Harmony Day. All children from K-6 should come dressed in either their national dress or a touch of orange. During the day, classes will be talking about intercultural understanding and respect. State Election The Instrumental Program will be holding a sausage sizzle and cake stall in the school grounds at the State Election on Saturday. Please vote here and support our school. Lost Property On Thursday, some very kind class Mums will be sorting the lost property and returning named pieces of clothing to their rightful owners. Please make sure that you label anything that your child brings to school in the event that they lose it. Early morning arrival to school Please remember that any child who arrives at school before 8.30am should sit on the steps under the new shelter until the 8.30am bell rings. Class Lists In order for your details to appear on class lists accessed by other families, each family must add their children's names to the P&C database https://ppspandc.org/contacts . You are under no obligation to do this. However, those families who do not opt in, will not be included in emails sent out by class parents to the whole class.

K-2 Home Readers

Each year the school spends a lot of money updating our home readers. As these books are specifically designed to teach beginning reading and the mechanics of reading, they are more expensive than regular books. Each book is about $10 or sometimes more.

It is essential that your child returns the books taken home, in order to be able to borrow more. Every year, many of our home readers go missing which of course affects our home reading program. Please be advised that children can also be reading other books and appropriate material at home, as well as home readers. Once a child has mastered the basics of reading, it is important that he/she reads 'real' books so that the focus can be comprehension and fluency. Any books or other material such as magazines or newspapers that your children read, may be included on their reading logs.

Robyn Herbert / Deb Pegolo Relieving Deputy Principals

Newsletter Articles – CHANGE OF ADDRESS

The GMAIL address for the newsletter is no longer being used.

Please use the school address: pymble-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au and write ‘Myalla’ in the subject line.

Please note information going into the newsletter is at the discretion of the Principal.

PSSA Match Report

Boys Cricket Junior

Captain: Max Who we played: ST.IVES PRIMARY LOSS: 67 - 108

How the team played: The team played well but we have to work on our bowling and fielding 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Aahaan and Tom played really well, especially bowling.

Senior

Captain: Caleb Ashton Who we played: ST. IVES PRIMARY Win: 81 - 49

How the team played: The team made it four in a row with excellent bowling restricting the opposition to only 19 runs and taking 5 wickets, but our batting needs to improve. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Stan and Charles bowled maidens and Oscar got three wickets in his over.

Girls Cricket

Junior

Captain: Saisha Who we played: Lindfield 2 Win/Loss: Win Score: 132 - 57

How the team played: Amazing at bowling, batting and fielding. Best game yet! The whole team encouraged each other the whole game and showed great sportsmanship. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Madison for good batting, Josie and Neva for good teamwork.

Senior

Captain: Veda Who we played: Killara Win/Loss: Win Score: 59-81

How the team played: The team played really well because we did great fielding and batting as well as bowling. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Ada for her wicket when bowling, Emily and Erin for awesome fielding.

Modball

Junior

Captain: Whitney Galvin Who we played: Roseville PS Win/Loss: loss Score: 18-17

How the team played: The team have much improved match awareness. Smart batting and smart fielding. It was a nail biting, high quality game. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Sarah Wong, Rose Jones, Eloise Jenkins

Senior

Captain: Max Win/Loss: Loss Score: 7-4

How the team played: We worked out some helpful strategies and did good fielding.

Junior Touch Football

Boys

Captain: Rory Who we played: St.Ives Win/Loss: draw Score: 1-1

How the team played: We played well by calling for the ball and need to focus on passing the ball more often. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Hamish, Luke and Leo

Girls

Who we played: Chatswood 2 Win/Loss: draw Score: 1-1

How the team played: The team played well by calling for the ball, tagging players and running for the try line. We need to focus on passing the ball backwards and staying onside. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Mackenzie for running forward with the ball and scoring a try. Poppy for passing and calling for the ball and Ava who kept her eye on the ball and passed to other players.

Senior Touch Football

Boys 1

Captain: Thomas I-E Who we played: Gordon West 3-3 Lindfield East 1-0 Win

How the team played: We played well and our passing was on point. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Jethro for being a good team-mate. Byron for scoring a try and doing good passes.

Boys 2

Captain: Seth Who we played: Masada 4-0 Loss St Ives 1-1

How the team played: Our team played well together. We passed well and found gaps to score. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Ryan, Luke and Bede

Girls 1

Captain: Eliza Who we played: St Ives Park 3-1 Win Roseville 2-1 Loss

How the team played: We tried our best, however, we need to work on spreading out across the field and catching the ball. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Ashley, Sarah and Adelaide

Girls 2

Captain: Ellie Who we played: Masada Team1 - 0-2 Loss Masada Team 2 - 5-0 Win

How the team played: The team played well but we could have done more passing between us. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Heidi, Sienna and Josie

Car Line- Sign Safe Visors

Please note last orders will be taken on Friday 12 April. There will be no more orders taken this year unless replacements are needed and will be at family’s own cost.

********************************************** invite to 'ALL YEAR 2 CLASSES' for a

'Play in the Park' for Friday 29th March at Bannockburn Oval

directly after school. **Bring a Child and a Plate**

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Cross Country

When: Wednesday 1st May (T2, W1) Where: Bannockburn Oval. Time: 9am leave school – 2pm return to school. Who: All 3-6 students. Bring: Recess, lunch and 2 drink bottles. Wear: Sports uniform and hat. Dear Parents, This year, our Cross Country and Field Events Carnival will be held on the same day. It will be an exciting, fun-filled day, beginning with the Cross Country and ending with the Field Events. Cross Country Students turning 8, 9 or 10 this year will run 2km which is 1 lap of the oval and 2 laps of the outside track. Students turning 11, 12 or 13 this year will run 3km which is 1 lap of the oval and 3 laps of the outside track. The first 6 runners in each race will qualify for the Zone Cross Country Carnival held at St Ives Showground. Field Events With the assistance of the TriSkills staff, the children have been developing and refining their discuss, shot-put, long jump and high jump skills. Those who qualify will be notified and invited to participate in the Field Events Carnival, immediately following the Cross Country. Children not participating in the field events will be able to watch and support their peers as they leap and throw to reach their personal best. Family & friends are welcome, so why not call in for a while, or bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it! Looking forward to seeing you there. Miss Hann and Mrs Armbrister Carnival Co-ordinators

Instrumental Program News

State Election Fundraiser – Saturday 23 March

Thank-you to everyone who has signed up to help already, there are a few spots left for anyone else who is free. What we need most of all is lots of BAKING! Please bring your baked goods either to the school office 2:55pm Friday 22 March or on Election day. Cakes, biscuits, slices or cupcakes – everything is welcome.

If you can’t help out but are coming to vote please buy at bacon and egg roll, sausage sandwich, pulled pork roll or something from the cake stall!

Sign up to volunteer for the BBQ below: https://doodle.com/poll/bwftv8vuew4yg4b4 Busking for the kids roster here: https://doodle.com/poll/6zbm6bswmdguppwv Cake stall, sign up here: https://doodle.com/poll/9g4mpk42dfzgtu5n Looking forward to a great fundraising effort for the program.

Creative Kids Vouchers and Invoices

Don't forget you can apply for a $100 Creative Kids Voucher from the government to use towards your band fees. It's easy to do and takes less than 5 minutes. Just go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-creative-kids-voucher

Thank-you to those of you that have already paid your invoices and/or sent through your Creative Kids voucher.

Just a few notes and reminders:

• Please send your creative kids voucher AND your child's date of birth. The voucher cannot be processed unless we have both details.

• If you are planning to claim the creative kids voucher please only pay Semester 1 on your invoice. If you really wish to pay in full now then deduct $100 from the total payment amount (only if you have sent your voucher details already).

• If you have paid in full and sent your voucher then we will arrange a refund for you. • Please ensure you add your child's name and invoice number to payments. • If you know you will NOT be using your creative kids voucher then you can pay Semester 1 or the invoice in full. • Invoices not paid in full will be updated with payments and vouchers and resent at the beginning of Term 3.

Please bear with us whilst we work through this new process. If you have any questions or issues please just send through an e-mail.

Big thankyou to Michelle Bell for processing the Creative Kids Vouchers.

Dates for the diary:

15/16 June - Camp for band and strings at school, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning to midafternoon. Details to come.

Monday 24 June - Performance Ensemble take part in Sydney Eisteddfod during school time

Sunday 11 August - All Bands take part in NSW Band Festival (now called Australian Band and Orchestra Festival) timing tbc

Sunday 18th August - Friday Strings play at Handley Ave Fair

8 September - Monday String Ensemble take part in Australian Band and Orchestra Festival

Zannie Abbott 0418 274 291 pymbleband@gmail.com

PPS School Stream app

Have you downloaded the School Stream app?. You can download the app for free onto as many devices as you wish. All parents are strongly encouraged to download our new PPS School Stream app. Should you have any questions regarding the app or trouble downloading the app please visit the school website for easy to follow instructions.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Please find below the opening hours for the Uniform Shop. • Tuesdays - 1.30pm – 4pm • Thursdays - 8.15am – 10.30am

Lost Property In 2019, please help us keep the lost property area tidy by returning items back into the buckets provided in Items with NO NAME will be sent to the 2nd Hand Uniform shop and proceeds from these sales will be used to fund school improvements.

2nd Hand Uniform Shop dates for 2019

Week 10 - Fri 5/4/19 8.30am - 9.15am The second hand uniform shop are asking for donations of school clothing. If you have anything you would like to give it is most appreciated and all proceeds go back to PPS.

School Enews To subscribe for the Myalla to be emailed to you please follow the prompts below. Go to the School website link: www.pymble-p.schools.nsw.edu.au ‘Newsletter and Notes’ ‘Subscribe’

Prayer Group

Christian Prayer Group will meet every Friday morning at 9.00am

If you have any enquiries, please contact Jackie Tham (jackietham@yahoo.com.au)

Community News

MCCARTHY STUDIOS 2019

Classes in the Hall at Pymble School Friday 3.15 to 4.45pm Kindy/Year 1 - Dance/Drama/Singing 3.30 to 7pm Junior - Musical Theatre/Drama/Singing/Dance Wednesday 3.15 to 5pm Years 2/3- Dance/Drama/Singing 4.30 to 6pm Junior – Singing/Dance For times and further info, please email info@mccarthystudios.com.au

Learn to play the acoustic guitar in a friendly

environment. Learn to play your favourite songs.

Beginners and intermediates are welcome. Please contact Bernadette Palmer on

0400 364 064.

$500 will be given back to PPS to anyone who sells a property through Belle Property.