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Semester Two reports will be sent home Monday 7 December. This year the report format has changed slightly to provide families with more information about their child’s progress. An added benefit is that it has greatly reduced the time for teachers to collate a student’s report.
This is a sample of what the report format will look like and what each section means for you as a parent.
Stage 3 Gala Day
A lot of stage 3 students participated in the Beecroft Zone PSSA Gala Day yesterday at Pennant Hills Park. The boys played soccer and the girls played netball, with both sports being supported by their governing bodies. Covid-19 has seen this cohort miss out on so many opportunities that it was great to be able to participate in something to allow them that experience. Thanks to Mrs Ford and Mr Bryant for their organisation and Beecroft Zone for organising this event. With so many stakeholders involved arranging it and meeting everyone’s Covid-19 guidelines was a huge task. Congratulations to both the Boy’s A team and Girl’s A team as they both ran second on the day. Well done and thank you to all involved for a great day for the students.
Stage 2 Excursion
Today Year 4 headed off to Botany Bay National Park to see firsthand the area where Captain Cook first arrived in Australia. Stage 2 have been studying The First Fleet and that era of Australia’s history. This excursion will only add to what they have been learning. Year 3 will head off on Thursday to explore the same area.
Thank You
Kind Regards
Mr Matt Pinchbeck
Principal
Principal Awards
K-2 = Willow H, Natalie S, Lachlan W, Lachlan P, Sotirios J, Penelope K, Ava N, Alex Y, Ella K
3-6 = Isabel Q, Joshua N, Clementine I, Lachlan C, Millie M, Raagni K, Zoe G, Anna D, Sidharth G, Hazel B, Kate H, Lithushan L
Smith Family Christmas Toy and Book Appeal
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
We have collected a total of 315 toys and 116 books for the Smith Family Toy and Book Appeal to support the Smith Family in ensuring disadvantaged Australian children receive a gift this Christmas. Well done Penno – you’ve done it again! Your generosity is second to none and you can not be thanked enough. Below are Year 5 and Year 6 contributions.
Around the School
4M
Stage 2 are working on an engaging mathematics project, where they have been assigned the task of designing the School Fete with Covid restrictions – no easy task and many multi-step processes and calculations need to be accurately achieved to ensure an accurate proposal. Below you can see 4M working hard at their planning, calculating the costs of rides and ensuring that their ticket pricing is not only value for money but also going to make a profit. Nice work 4M!
You’re never too old for picture books
It was awesome to see 5N so heavily engaged in the online story of Magic Beach. Not only one of my (and my children’s) all time favourite books but a high-quality text full of literary devices that provoke wonderful imagery and connections to text, particularly with the back and forth between reality and imagination. With such quality language, alliteration and rhythm, it is a highly recommended text for kids (and adults) of all ages.
Blackout Poetry
5P were about to begin work on their Blackout Poetry when I arrived at their room. They eagerly explained that Blackout Poetry is created when you read a text and black out the text that appears insignificant, thereby highlighting the ‘anchor’ text as it remains with a white background. Each student chose a piece of text to begin their extraction of anchor words. Please find below some examples of their wonderful work.
Year 6 Gala Day
Due to Covid restrictions this year, PSSA was unable to be run. As an alternative, Year 6 students were offered the opportunity to compete in the Year 6 sport gala day where they could participate in either soccer or netball on Monday. Thank you to the teachers for organising this experience for the students and great work Year 6, a great day! The netball and soccer A teams were runners up for the day.
Thank You
Kind Regards
Mrs Kate Wasson
Deputy Principal
Celebration of Learning 2020
Due to ongoing NSW Department of Education Covid-19 guidelines, this year’s Celebration of Learning will look very different. The Celebration of Learning will take place in our school hall on the K-2 site. To meet all guidelines the following strategies will be in place.
- K-5 – one family member for a student receiving an award will be able to attend – families will be notified via mail.
- Year 6 – one family member per student as these assemblies will be in class groups.
- Parents will be allocated seats and all parents must remain seated for the entirety of the assembly.
- There will be a Zoom link for each assembly to allow other family members to view from home.
The times are:
Thursday 03 December Friday 04 December
9:30am – Kindergarten 9:30am – Year 3
10:30am – Year1 10:30am – Year 4
12:00pm – Year 2 12:00pm – Year 5
Wednesday 16 December
9:30am – 6M
10:30am – 6P
12:00pm – 6B
Thank you for your ongoing support at this tricky time.
Thank You
Kind Regards
Mrs Melissa Griffith
Relieving Deputy Principal
3B – Kenzie W, Atticus P, Monica L, Sidharth G, Evie R, Zaal N
3D – Sabrina W, Eeshan S, Nathan Y, Francesca I, Lithushan L, Lucinda B, Josie A
3R - Nafi D, Asa L, Dhruv T, Ryo J, Ryan P
4G – Josiah M, Meg G, Kanj P, Lauren G, Louise M, Sam K, Hamish C
4M – Helena T, Tom S, Tristan T, Chrissie C, Katie Z, Amelia M, Enoch P
4T – Quinn S, Annie A, Alie J, Rishita S, Anthony T, Jackson W
5F – Callum H, Chris L, Clementine I, Adele W, Darcy P, Campbell C, Rhia D
5N – Richard Q, Georgie D, Bryan M, Kayla Y, Jacqui M, Lennox S, Rushan K
5P – Benji M, Manna L, Ava N, Hafsa M
6B – Raagni K, Millie M, Jasmitha K
6M – Ailin A, Archie S, Sally W, Riley F, Kairav K
6P – Arthur A, Charlotte E, Rebecca W,
COMPUTERS – Reuben T - 3B, Katelyn G - 3R, Kanj P - 4G, Kai L - 4M, Campbell C - 5F, Maysa G - 5N, Harrison W - 6P, Zoe G - 6B, Finn K - 3B, Kaya G - 3D, Lewis W - 3R, Shima A- 4M, Archie B - 4T, Lizzie M - 5F, Manna L - 5P, Kendall R - 6B
LIBRARY – Asa L - 3R, Anthony L - 4T, Callum R - 5F, Anjali S - 6P, Edmond L - 3B, Anna D - 6M, Anjali S - 6P, Isabel Q - 6M, Emma Y - 6M, Sophie M - 6M
Student borrowing
Borrowing has now finished for the year so it is now time for all books to be returned so that the library can be organised for the coming year. Next week, overdue book reminders will be sent out so have a good look under the beds, bookshelves and anywhere else you think they may be.
If your child should receive a reminder and you can’t find the book please let me know so we can double-check the shelves. It is amazing how some books just miraculously make their own way back to the library!
Scholastic Book Club
A reminder that the closing date for Issue 8 online orders is tomorrow - Wednesday 25 November. To order from the Book Club catalogue you will need to go to the Scholastic Book Club LOOP website page, register your details if you haven’t already done so and pay by credit card.
The catalogue can also be viewed online at https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/.
Update on Issue 7 backorders
Unfortunately, some students are still waiting for items that they ordered from Issue 7. This year, Scholastic Australia has experienced some delays with their suppliers, however, these orders should arrive next week.
Thank You
Ms Davis
Teacher Librarian
The COMMUNICATIONS Team NEEDS YOU!
The P&C’s Communications Group is looking for interested parents who can assist with sharing information, networking, and event planning in 2021. The P&C is a volunteer organisation, and our Comms Group would welcome anyone who can assist us in any capacity – whether it’s coordinating one of the many initiatives on our calendar, promoting the events or just assisting on the day. Please contact us now at phppandc@gmail.com if you can help!
FAIRY LIGHTS WANTED PLEASE!
We still need lots of fairy lights to make a very special “Enchanted Evening” for the Year 6 Farewell 2020. If you can spare some for a few days, please label them clearly and drop them into 33 Ramsay Road, Pennant Hills (there will be a plastic tub outside the door). Lights will be returned to you after the farewell. Thank you!
GREEN TEAM BASC UPDATE - by Calum Waldegrave
The kids and carers at BASC have been putting into practice, the art of living sustainably, as part of the My Time Our Place framework!
Whilst sustainable practices are much more than just garden beds, the creation of these during our holidays and the subsequent caring for them, has led to many curious children taking interest and forming a mutual ownership over our variety of plants and vegetables we are growing. Sustainable education is important, but it cannot be done without us looking to understand our need and relationship with the rest of the natural world! Take a look at some of our outcomes!
Our final P&C Meeting of the year will be next Tuesday 1st December at 7.30 pm via Zoom. Please check next week’s newsletter for login details. We hope you can join us,
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
Andrew Passé-de Silva
President, PHPS P&C
0410 653 878
2021 Band expression of interest:
It is not too late to hand/fill in your Expression of interest form if you want to join band next year! Any children going into years 3-6 in 2021 are welcome.
If your child is interested in learning an instrument we'd really like you to fill in the form here.
The more students we have in the band program the better the band sounds!
If you did not get a copy of the Intro to Band handout, you can find it here.
And if you'd like more details please contact us at phpsband@gmail.com
We are starting to assign instruments to students, and want to make sure we have everything covered, so please fill in those forms ASAP.
Instrument/Blow test:
For the year 2 students who have already handed in their forms we are having an instrument/blow test this Thursday morning 26 November. You should have received an email with your allocated time slot. If there are any problems please let us know.
Band Rehearsals:
SCB as normal in their groups on Monday afternoon.
SCB rehearsal on Thursday morning is CANCELLED due to the instrument testing.
ICB as normal with the entire band on Wednesday morning.
For Training Band if the weather is fine and sunny then everyone in TB should turn up to rehearsals. The rehearsal will be conducted outside on the grass which will permit us to have everyone and still adhere to the distancing rules.
If it is wet (or the ground very wet) then only turn up to rehearsal on your groups week (Group 1, odd weeks. Group 2, even weeks) and rehearsal will be inside the band room.
The forecast is looking good for this to happen this week. Keep an eye on the WhatsApp group as Rose will be making the call if the weather is bad on Thursday evening.
Hornsby Busking:
Registrations for busking have closed. Please check your emails for details about time slots allocated.
Sunday 29 November, 10am-12noon and
Sunday 06 December, 11am-1pm.
If you've got any questions or concerns, please let Claire know.
We will be raising money for the Australian Children’s Music Foundation. http://acmf.com.au/aboutus/
Christmas Carols Video Recording:
We are working toward being able to video some performances for Christmas and put together a Virtual Christmas concert. These recordings will take place during normal rehearsal times next week (Week 8), in the Hall. Please keep an eye on your email and the school newsletter for more details to come.
Parent Helpers:
Many thanks to Greg W, Jane P and Olivia F for being our parent helpers this week. It is very much appreciated.
Do not be afraid to speak up and help keep the students in line. The list of parent responsibilities is available here.
Thank You
The Band Committee
Website: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/band/
Pennant Hills Public School Band Committee
Interested in strings?
Thinking about learning a string instrument for 2021?
We keep a list of local tutors to help you on our website:
http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/string-teachers/
Or register your interest online: https://forms.gle/L2nrW66LkJTgEAsE6
If your child is in year 1 or 2 in 2021, our junior strings program is a great way to start learning, in a group setting.
If you need any information, you can reach out via email: phpsstrings@gmail.com
Junior Strings
Rehearsal each week is from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, in classroom 2W.
Our parent helpers are:
- November 24 - Parent helper – Mansi
- December 01 - Parent helper - Mansi
Rehearsals
Our string ensemble rehearsals for term 4 remain split by stage.
The schedule for term is as follows:
Stage 2
- December 01 – Parent helper - Joel
- December 15 – Parent helper - Ying
Stage 3:
- November 24 – Parent helper - Kim
- December 08 – Parent helper - Jade
Parent Helpers
Parent helpers are essential to running our rehearsals. If you haven't already signed up for a spot this term please see below:
Junior Strings Sign Up:
https://doodle.com/poll/tkesrb9rd8gizec9
Full Ensemble Sign Up:
https://doodle.com/poll/cy68d5dkuw3bvufm
The parent helper responsibilities are detailed here:
http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/parent-helpers/
PHPS String Ensemble
Website: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/
Feedback: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/contact-us/
Beware BLACK FRIDAY!!
This Friday, 27 November is Black Friday. Last year a huge amount of internet activity affected Flexischools ordering and the site pretty much crashed.
If you are planning to place an order for this Friday, I encourage you to place your orders before Friday morning so you don’t miss out.
Frozen Treats are available to order again this Friday.
Next week's Tuesday special will be Honey Soy Beef Meatballs with Rice.
This week’s roster:
K-2 site:
Friday 27 November - Sally B and Nic P
3-6 Site:
Wednesday 25 November - Julianne.Could we please get some help with labels from 9.30am - 10.30am?
Thursday 26 November - Lisa S. With 60+ Burgers to be made, can we please get some help with packaging from 12pm-1pm.
Friday 27 November - Narelle and Vicky.
If you have any questions or would like to be involved with the canteen please contact me.
Thank You
Heather Tyler
0425 274 681
New Operating Protocols
The Uniform Shop will remain closed for over the counter sales during Term 4. Uniform orders can be placed online through Flexischools or alternatively download an order form from the school website.
Please note that all orders will be delivered to the students’ classroom.
The Uniform shop will reopen, for appointments only, to new families who require a fitting, and for those parents wanting to purchase second hand uniforms or parents who have an item that needs to be exchanged for another size.
Please contact the Uniform Shop on the email address below to arrange an appointment on a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday morning between 9am and 10.30am. All those attending an appointment will need to sign in at the 3-6 office prior to attending their appointment in the Uniform Shop.
Boys’ Socks
Size 9-12 and 13-3 boys’ socks have sold out. Our boys’ socks are Australian made and manufactured in Melbourne. Due to the extended lockdown in Victoria our bulk order which was due to arrive at the end of October has been delayed, and will now not arrive until the beginning of December. I apologise for the delay.
Boys’ Summer Shirts
Size 4, 14 and 16 boys short sleeve shirts have sold out. Midford is still experiencing delays out of China, and is not expecting new stock to arrive until December. I apologise for any inconvenience caused by this stock shortage.
Year 2 2021 House Colours
Year 1 parents please note that orders for the coloured sports dots are due Friday 4 December. The coloured house dots can also be ordered via Flexischools however prices will include the Flexischools’ surcharge. All orders will be delivered to the students’ class during December in readiness for 2021.
Second Hand Uniforms
If you are leaving the school at the end of the year and have any uniforms in good condition that you no longer require please consider donating them to the Uniform Shop.
Hours For 2021
The last day of trading for 2020 will be Tuesday 15 December.
At this stage it is hoped that the Uniform Shop will be able to resume normal operating hours in 2021. In anticipation of the further easing of Covid-19 restrictions I wish to advise that the Uniform Shop will reopen on the following dates and times in Week 1, Term 1, 2021:
Thursday 28 January, Staff Development Day: 8.45am – 10.45am
Friday 29 January, Years 1-6 students return: 8.45am – 10.45am
Hours will revert to normal the following week.
Monday 1 February: 8.45am – 10.45am
Tuesday 2 February: 8.45am - 10.45am
Thursday 4 February: 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Dr Shoe
Max can be contacted direct on 0414 912 838 to arrange a home fitting.
Ordering Uniforms
Uniform shop opening hours have been suspended. Uniforms can be ordered by completing an order form and together with payment of cash, cheque or card details handed in at either office. Orders will be filled and delivered to the students’ classrooms. 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 a Flexischools surcharge.
Please note that uniform orders cannot be paid via the school online payment service.
Order forms are available on the school website by following the link:
Alison Parker
Uniform Shop Manager
