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Celebration of Learning/Year 6 Graduation
Tomorrow’s assembly for our wonderful Year 6 students will mark the end of their primary school years. Each and every student has accomplished so much on their journey to date and I for one cannot wait to see what their next chapter brings.
Due to Covid-19 we have needed to do things a little differently this year to meet the required guidelines. One Year 6 parent will be able to attend the assembly and unfortunately we are not able to have parents on site in the afternoon for the traditional clap out. There are more specific details about tomorrow’s assembly in Mrs Griffith’s section of the newsletter. I thank you all in advance for following the advice and guidelines we have received for these types of events and apologise for any distress.
Congratulations Year 6! Enjoy high school and all it has to offer and live your dreams.
Primary Mathematics Specialist Teacher Initiative 2021-2022
PHPS has been successful through a rather rigorous expression of interest process to participate in the Primary Mathematics Specialist Teacher Initiative. The aim of this initiative is to upskill staff from our school to improve the practice of all the staff. This improvement is based upon research based evidence. The NSW DoE is funding one of our teachers and the school is funding a second. This is a wonderful opportunity as there are only 30 primary schools selected to be a part of the process. Thanks to Mr Mark Anderson for his initial nomination. Staff are very excited about this opportunity. During next year I will be able to share more information about this program with the community.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Tomorrow marks the last day of an incredible school year and what a year it has been. Congratulations to all the students for all their successes throughout the year. Each and every day you continue to amaze us.
I hope everyone has a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please travel safely wherever you may go and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2021. Students return to school on Friday 29 January next year. The school’s office will open on Wednesday 27 January 2021.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank You
Kind Regards
MR Matt Pinchbeck
Principal
Year 6 Celebration of Learning and Graduation Assembly
Following the recent updated guidelines form the Department of Education, the Year 6 Celebration of Learning and Graduation Assembly can be held as one assembly for all of year 6, not three separated assemblies.
Wednesday 16 December Year 6 Celebration of Learning and Graduation Assembly
10am – School Hall
Year 6
1 Adult per student may attend – a webinar link will be sent via SZapp the day before for those that can’t attend.
- All attendees, including students, staff and visitors, including parents and carers must be well and free of any flu-like symptoms.
- We are following the advice provided by the NSW Department of Education from Health NSW in regards to Graduation Assemblies.
- All visitors must sign the external visitors form on arrival.
- Visitors must remain seated throughout the assembly.
Families in their final year at PHPS will receive their spoon at this assembly. The Year 6 student will come onstage to receive the spoon on behalf of their family.
All students will have the opportunity to ring the school bell at the end of the day. Year 6 students will be in the playground from 2:45pm to ring the bell. Mark Scott our GA will be taking photos of those students who can be published and these photos will be available on the School Website. Due to COVID-19 restrictions parents will not be onsite for the ringing of the bell.
Thank you for your ongoing support at this challenging time.
Thank You
Kind Regards
Mrs Melissa Griffith
Relieving Deputy Principal
KD – Jordan H, Kurtis M, Maggie R, Eva G-B
KH – Aadhya S, Joanna A, Chloe J, Hannah C
KP – Zoe S, Richard M, Ethan F
K/1R – Sarina L, Zane S, Julie K, Nellie M
1D – Yitian C, Gwen E, Lucy K
1E – Anton R, Isabel K, Olivia G, Blake K
1S – Amira R, Millie V, Emma C, Jayden W, Johan A, Emma L
1/2H – Ayesha D, Shion R, Hayden Y
2C – Liam B, Penelope K, Alex Y, Mia M, Gabriela M, Ethan C, Isabella N, Dehlon P
2M – Quintin L, Angela C, Micah M
2W – Eugene L, Yuvraj L, Chloe H, Kaiden T, Adelaide S, Arin S, Jacqui Z
3B – Edmond L, Leo W-L, Sidharth G
3D – Sabrina W, Kaya G, Nathan Y
3R – Kiara D, Ben A, Reyansh C, Ryan Z
4G – Sophie W, Kanj P, John Y
4M – Althea F, Aadya G
4T – Isabella P, Lilly M, Luke N
5F – Campbell W, Mary P, Alanna K, Callum R
5N – Willow P, Emily N, Tim C
5P – Alma G, Ronan S, Celine A, Ameya A
6B – Kendall R, Queenie B
6M – Catherine B, Nick P, Kirrily S, Claudia T
6P – Elle B, Freddie F
COMPUTERS – Lauriel S - KP, Eva G - KD, Luc P - 1E, Kieran H - 1S, Akshaj J - 1/2H, Charles D - 2M, Ben A - 3R, Allan Z - 4T, Mihira Y - 5F, Jaz O - 6M
LIBRARY – Chloe L - 3R, Avandika L - 6M, Aimen B - 6B, Queenie B - 6B, Chloe X - 6M, Chrissie C - 4M, Lucinda B - 3D, Callum H - 5F
MUSIC – Hunter P - 6M, Ailin A - 6P
Last week our Year 6 students experienced a little taster of high school. Each student received a mock high school timetable to follow, beginning with roll call in their ‘home room’ class.
To make use of the wide variety of skills and hobbies represented by our Year 6 students, we decided to select 9 teams of students to become teachers for the day, delivering clear learning outcomes in a style of their choosing.
As a result, the day was dubbed ‘T4 Day’ (Teacher for the Day).
The classes were allocated randomly to ensure even attendance and each student received a timetable that required them to move room every 30 minutes.
Our ‘Teachers for the Day’ did an amazing job presenting their subjects in an interesting, coherent and practical fashion.
The only request from the newest teaching recruits at PHPS was that they be allowed to use the staffroom to eat following a busy morning of teaching.
President’s Message
Wow, what a year! I can’t believe it’s the last week of school! I’d like to take this opportunity to say some important thank you’s:
First, to our amazing Year 6 kids, congratulations and good luck as you head off to high school next year. You have all been excellent representatives and ambassadors to our school and made us all proud! Good luck in your future years and I hope you always remember your days at PHPS.
We also bid a sad farewell to some families who have been here for many years. Special thanks in particular to long time P&C subcommittee members Dayan and Duncan McLeod, Greg Hammond, Jen Manning, Phil and Liz Young, Brett and Kim Goschalk, The Lings, The Ninesses, as well as all our many wonderful Year 6 families who are leaving us this year. There are families who have been heavily involved in band, strings, Fete and other P&C initiatives, and have contributed so much of their time and effort over the years. We wish you all the very best in the future and thank you so much to all our families leaving this year, for what you have done and achieved for our school!
Thanks also to all the sub-committee Convenors, committee members, Alison in the Uniform shop and Heather and Catherine in the canteen. To our music program conductors and committee members thanks for another great year and a job well done by all of you.
A very special thanks to all our Communications Team and Class Parents. It’s been a very difficult year with lots of information being passed around and they did a tremendous job all year. Well done team, you really kept the community informed and together during all the confusion.
A big thank you to Mr Pinchbeck, Mrs Wasson, Mrs Griffith and all the staff at PHPS. This has been a huge year with many ups and downs. We sometimes forget that you too have families and are also trying to navigate this crazy year. Thanks for making the effort to get the kids to camp, for putting on the assemblies and dances etc and giving our kids as much as they could possibly get from this year. Although we don’t always show it, we appreciated all that you’ve all done this year. We also say goodbye to Ms Donna Lee, Mr Thompson, Miss Paterson, Mrs McSweeney and Mrs Cox as they leave our school. Good luck in your retirements and future endeavours and thank you for everything you’ve done for our school.
This is my final year as President of our P&C. After almost 4 years I’d love to thank our amazing executive team from this year. Dayan McLeod, Dan Saunders, Russell Nicholson, Mick Wilkin, Chris Kulatunga, Damon Murray, Calum Waldegrave, Luke Whenman, Peta Powrie, Mark Teutsch and Dave Collins - a massive thank you for all of your support, long hours and commitment because without you we wouldn’t have achieved all that we do. You are an amazing team and an absolutely fantastic bunch of people to work with. Your incredible work ethic and love for the school and our awesome community is truly appreciated.
Finally, from my family to yours, we hope you all have a fantastic safe and Merry Christmas. Whether you stay home or finally get the chance to get away with family or friends, be safe and have an awesome holiday. See you all next year.
Our 2020 Business Directory is OUT NOW.
Read all about mother of 5, Alicia, and how she wants you to play the leading role.
Support local school businesses this Summer!
Read now: https://tinyurl.com/y3hsf7pp
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!
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
Hornsby Busking
We were able to raise a total of $429.75 for the Australian Children's Music Foundation (http://www.acmf.com.au) which will go toward providing tuition for a lucky student next year.
2021 Training Band
Whilst we've already sent out offers, it's not too late to fill in a form! Any children going into years 3-6 in 2021 are welcome.
The more students we have in the band program the better the band sounds!
Please note that since instrument offers have already been sent out, there are limits on what we can offer to late applications.
If you did not get a copy of the Intro to Band handout, you can find it here.
If you'd like more details please contact us at phpsband@gmail.com
Christmas Carols Video Recordings
A big thank-you to all the bands for their participation in the video recordings last week. We'll be putting these together as soon as we can to give everyone a bit of a virtual Christmas Carols & performance event.
Solo Days this week
A big thank-you goes to all the students who took part in our Solo Days last week. From what I've heard everyone did really well!
Worksheets
We're very close to the end of the year and want to make sure we can get any Bronze, Silver, or Gold awards handed out before school finishes. So please take photos of them and send through all completed worksheets (or AMEB results) to phpsband+worksheets@gmail.com
Parent Helpers
A massive thank you to all our parent helpers throughout the year. The band program couldn't work without all your combined efforts. We really do appreciate it.
Hire Instrument for 2021
For those new to band next year who are hiring instruments please ensure you pay your deposit into the band bank account.
The students who wish to re-hire an instrument next year please ensure you pay your deposit and we have a record of your need for an instrument.
Thank You
Kind Regards
The Band Committee
Website: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/band/
Pennant Hills Public School Band Committee
FROZEN TREATS are available to order for tomorrow!
This week’s roster:
K-2 site:
Wednesday 16 December - Claire S. One more helper needed please.
3-6 Site:
Wednesday 16 December - Claire S. Help needed 12-1.30pm for packing lunches and handing out ice blocks please.
The canteen will reopen in week 3 of term 1 next year.
We hope you all have a happy, safe and relaxing holiday period.
Thank you for ordering throughout the year. We are very thankful for your support.
If you have any questions, or would like to be involved with the canteen, please contact me.
Thank You
Kind Regards
Heather Tyler
0425 274 681
The Uniform shop has reopened 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’ Summer Shirts
The boys’ shirts have arrived from Midford. Size 4, 14 and 16 boys short sleeve shirts are back in stock and all sizes are now available for sale. All backorders have been filled.
Uniform Shop Committee
I would like to thank the committee for their help and support throughout 2020. If you are interested in joining the Uniform Shop Committee in 2021 please contact me at the email address below.
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 was this morning 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:
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
