Kind Regards

Mr Matt Pinchbeck
Principal

Around The School

Over the last fortnight we were able to return to the more traditional type of school assembly in the hall, rather than our school leaders running the assembly via Zoom. Our leaders all spoke clearly and are doing a wonderful job at standing in front of hundreds of faces. Below are some photos of the first Kindergarten students to receive merit awards at an assembly and one of our house captains, Becky, playing the piano as students entered the hall. Well done everyone – it’s great to have some normality back!

          

At 10am this morning I did a quick walk around the K-2 site and there were so many wonderful things happening, I had to include them in the newsletter.

2B were involved in a measurement activity, trying to find items that were longer and shorter than 30 centimetres. 1E were concentrating really hard to write the letter ‘D’ with the correct formation and pencil grip. 1D were engaged in a phonics or sound lesson, identifying long and short vowels. What a wonderful learning environment we have!

                 

Kind Regards

Mrs Kate Wasson

Deputy Principal

3D - Lachlan P, Alex Y, Lilly N, Ava N, Yuvraj L, Angela C, Blake W

3H - Zoe C, Dee F, Quintin L, Amelia K, Zayd M, Angus M

3R - Georgia B, Sean M, Chloe H, Jasper N, Tanvi D, Alexia L

4B - Sidharth G, Giselle H, Josh N, Zaal N, Francesca I, Abbie R

4F - Elsie G, Kaya G, Asa L, Nathan P, Ryo J

4M - Emily M, Tom S, Leo W

5B - Amelia M, Clancy T, Tom S, Anie A, Anthony T, Jayden S

5M - Kate H, Archie B, Hazel B, Callum D, Ojas K, Vivian J

5W - Aadya G, Enoch P, Alex P, Claire M, Lachlan c, Chrissie c

6M - Koby C, Ethan S, Hannah Q

6R - Aiden K, Alma G, Vivaan M, Adele W, Jordan M, Mihira Y

6S - Shirin G, Campbell W, Ronan S, Declan W, Kayla Y, Ameya A

Library - Isabelle D (3D), Stephen D (3H), Raiyan A (4F), Onaidi P (4F), Lachlan O (5B), Anaiah B (5M)

Sportspeople of the Week - Leo W (Stg 2), Nekiah T (Stg 3)

Congratulations to all students who competed on the day. 

Amy Ford 
Swimming Coordinator

Good luck to our 24 swimmers attending the Beecroft Zone Swimming Carnival tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd March. We look forward to hearing about your exciting day. Miss Maginnis and Mr Bryant will be attending the carnival tomorrow with the students. Those who are catching the bus from school are required to be here by 7:10 am. 

Mrs Amy Ford

Swimming Coordinator

Stage 3 PSSA began last Friday at Campbell Park against Normanhurst West PS.

We had a fine start to the season!​

Leaguetag

Girls: PH defeated NW 10-4

Boys: PH defeated NW 7-6

Softball

Girls: PH defeated NW 12-8

Boys: NW defeated PH 19-14

This Friday we play Epping West PS at Pennant Hills Park.

Mr Bryant

PSSA Coordinator

Just a reminder that the P&C Annual General Meeting will be held via Zoom tonight, Tuesday 2 March at 7:30 pm.

It is really easy to be part of the meeting, just click the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81367742593?pwd=aGtueUd0UkFoRUNwWkdKV2ptZHAvZz09

Password: 579345

If you are using a laptop or PC, then just click the link however if you are using a smartphone, then you will need the Zoom app.

For access from Zoom app: Meeting ID: 813 6774 2593 and Password: 579345  

If you have any network issues or can't be in front of a PC or device, then you can dial in on 02 8015 6011 and then 813 6774 2593 and Password: 579345.

Please also don’t forget, to vote in the AGM, you MUST have already paid your fee AT THE END OF THE LAST AGM or subsequent P&C Meeting to be eligible to vote in this AGM as per the P&C Federation By-Laws.

Clean up Australia Day Sunday 7 March

Clean Up Australia Day is coming up this Sunday, 7 March, so it's time to get out there and clean up our neighbourhoods. Create your own event or join events to clean up Yarrara Road or Pennant Hills MarketPlace.

You can join here: https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/fundraisers/monikaball/thornleigh-station-to-thornleigh-squash

Litter on our streets and roads end up in our local creeks, making their way through the catchment to rivers and the ocean, impacting water quality and wildlife. Cleaning up our streets is one way we can help. 

Clean up Australia Day has been going for 30 years, and in that time volunteers have removed over 380,000 utes full of rubbish from our environment. 

Join us next Sunday to add another ute-ful...there is still much to do!

Contact phpsgreenteam@gmail.com  

Business Directories

2021 Business Directory Listings for the next edition are welcome.

If you would like your business to be included in the next edition please contact phpsdirectory@gmail.com

Find the Business Directory on the P & C website or use this link: https://tinyurl.com/y3hsf7pp

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

Final Note

On a final note, I will be stepping down as P&C President at the AGM tonight, after almost four years. I really have thoroughly enjoyed this role, as I have had the pleasure of meeting so many fantastic families and staff. A very big thank you to Mr Pinchbeck, Mrs Wasson, Mrs Griffith and all the teachers and staff at PHPS for supporting me during this time. Your overwhelming support for the P&C and our children is amazing. 

Thank you to all of you, for everything you do, whether you sit on a committee or just help when you can, every hand counts! Everything you do, will make a difference in your child’s schooling, so thank you for your help.

A huge thanks to the amazing P&C Executive and your families. Your commitment to the school, the P&C and the kids is amazing. Our likeminded and can do attitude to give our kids the best we can, is nothing short of amazing. You’re a fantastic group and it’s been a pleasure to work with you, thank you so much. 

Lastly, special thanks to long time executive members VP Dayan McLeod, Treasurer Mick Wilkins, Secretary Russ Nicholson, Executive member Damon Murray, who also all step down this year. Thank you so much for your incredible support, hard work and commitment to the P&C! 

Thanks also to my wife Nicole and our four kids for their patience and support through the many nights out with meetings and countless phone calls and emails. Couldn’t have done it without them!

Andrew Passé-de Silva

President, PHPS P&C

pandcpresident@gmail.com

0410 653 878

Harmony Day orders are open now on Flexischools. 

You must place your order by 5pm, Monday 15 March.

There will be no other lunch orders on this day.

This Week’s Roster

     

K-2 Site

Friday 5 March - Nicola L and Soo.

     

3-6 Site

Wednesday 3 March - Carol.

Thursday 4 March - Soo.

Friday 5 March - Narelle. Help needed for labelling please.

     

Heather Tyler

0425 274 681

canteenphps@gmail.com

The uniform shop has now reopened for all sales and service with the following procedures put in place:

Covid-19 Operating Protocols

The Uniform Shop has reopened for over the counter sales and service. 

All parents are required to make an appointment before attending the Uniform Shop. This is to ensure that there is no overlapping of families or crowding and queuing at the shop.

All parents will be required to sign in and register at the 3-6 office before coming to the shop for their appointment. As a result of the sign in requirements, the Uniform Shop has had to adjust its operating hours and for the remainder of the term the shop will now open on Thursday mornings instead of Thursday afternoons.

To make an appointment at the Uniform Shop please use the following link:

https://calendly.com/phpsuniformshop/15minutes?month=2021-02

Uniform Shop Committee

We are currently seeking new members for the Uniform Shop Committee. The committee meets once a term to discuss and monitor the supply, quality and price of the school uniform. The committee members also provide assistance to new families at the Kinderlinks program. If you are interested in joining the committee please contact me on the below email address.

Summer Stock Going Into Storage

Please note that the girls’ culottes and Peter Pan collared short sleeve shirts will be packed away into storage this week to make way for the bulk order of winter stock that is due to arrive next week. The girls’ culottes and shirts will be unavailable for sale during the winter months.

Further information on the sale of winter uniforms will be available in next week’s newsletter once the winter stock has arrived. 

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Ordering Uniforms

Uniforms can be ordered by making an appointment at 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 cannot be paid via the school online payment service.

Order forms are available on the school website by following the link to Our School.

https://pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/p/pennanthil-p/about-our-school/uniform-shop/Term_1_2021_Order_Form_and_Price_List.pdf

Hours

Monday and Tuesday - 8:45am – 10:45am

Thursday revised - 8:45am – 10:45am

Alison Parker

Uniform Shop Manager

phpsuniformshop@gmail.com

Future Events

We are working on getting the bands into a few events this year, as much as can be allowed with COVID restrictions.

At present we're investigating the Ryde Eisteddfod, and Sydney Eisteddfod. The Ryde event is later in the year and hopes to be done on location, the Sydney event is in June and will be done via video recordings. The video recordings are likely to be done on a weekend with the venue yet to be confimed. We will give as much notice as possible.

Music Camp

The school is working on arrangements for the Music Camp. This year it is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday 30 May - Tuesday 1 June. Please keep these dates free. Yes, this year it will be predominantly during normal school time. Further details to come in due course.

Training Band

Everyone seems to be setting in well. Keep up the good work and make sure you are working through the worksheets with your tutors.

Intermediate Band

As at time of writing we still need a parent helper for this week's rehearsal. 

Additionally we have still got 2 rehearsals in March which do not yet have a parent helper. Can we please get these filled in ASAP. The link is below in the Parent Helper section.

Senior Band

We have still got 5 rehearsals in March/April which do not yet have a parent helper. Can we please get these filled in ASAP. The link is below in the Parent Helper section.
Ideally we would like to have 2 parent helpers on Thursday mornings, especially now that Jazz band will be starting up. Can we please get some additional helpers into the doodle poll schedule.

Jazz Band

Tryouts for jazz band last week went well and invitations to join will be coming out shortly. 

Piano Players - Jazz band auditions are open to piano players who are not currently in the band program. Playing standard needs to be around AMEB grade 5-6.

Water Towels

Every brass player must be bringing a water towel to rehearsal. There is to be absolutely no emptying of water valves onto the carpet in the music room. If a player does not have their water towel they will not be allowed to play.

Just like the "no hat, no play" at lunch, Band has a strict "no towel, no play" at rehearsals.

Rehearsals

There has been some confusion around some of the rehearsal timings. The school newsletter is the main source of information regarding regular rehearsal information.

If last minute changes need to be made they will be put into the band's WhatsApp group.

Senior Concert Band 

Group 1: Brass, Bass guitar & Percussion - Monday afternoons, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Group 2: Woodwind - Thursday mornings, 7:30am - 8:15am

Jazz Band 

Thursday mornings - 8:15am - 9am

Intermediate Concert Band

Wednesday, 7:30am – 9:00am

Group 1: Brass, Bass guitar, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax & Percussion - Odd weeks

Group 2: Clarinets, Flutes, Alto Sax and Percussion - Even weeks

Training Band

Friday, 8:00am – 9:00am 

Group 1: Woodwind & Percussion - Odd weeks

Group 2: Brass, bass guitars & Percussion - Even weeks 

On fine and sunny days band members from both groups would attend the rehearsal which will be done on the grass outside the band room. On days where it's raining or the ground is too wet, only the group assigned to rehearse that day would attend. 

Your conductors will be making the decision on wet weather via the band's WhatsApp group, if you have got a question about a rehearsal the WhatsApp group is the best place to ask it.

If you are not part of your band's WhatsApp group and would like to be, please let us know.

Worksheets

Please make sure you print off the new set of worksheets for your child to work on. They can be found on the Band web pages here. We are also working on a new way to submit these so keep an eye on your email inbox for these details when we have it finalised. In the meantime, if you have one ready to submit, please take photos of them and send through all completed worksheets (or AMEB results) to phpsband+worksheets@gmail.com

Parent Helpers

Doodle polls are open to fill in for Parent Helper slots. ICB and SCB still have a few places to fill for Term 1.

If we do not have a parent helper for a rehearsal it will not go ahead. 

Just a reminder, if we do not have a parent helper for a rehearsal it will be cancelled.  

A big thank you to this week's helpers: Katarina M, TBA, Ivy W and Evita.

Future Committee Members

We have a number of people in key positions who will be leaving the school at the end of the year. If you think your child is going to be in the band next year, or if your child is not in a band but you are keen to help out with the band program, we would love to hear from you!!

Pennant Hills Public School Band Committee

phpsband@gmail.com

Website: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/band/