Attendance

Attendance at school is vital for all children. We are all aware that the more children are at school, the better their educational outcomes and development. With our School Improvement Plan all schools need to focus on student attendance and look at ways to support students whose attendance could improve. Our attendance data at Pennant Hills Public School is excellent, and I thank everyone for their focus and diligence in this area.

Here are some statistics to consider:

• Our average daily attendance rate is 95.2%. This is above State, Network and Statistically Similar School Group (SSSG).
• We have 88.2% of students attending more than 90% of the time. This is a new metric for measuring attendance.
• Our attendance rates have improved for each day of the week since 2019.
• Monday is the day with the lowest attendance rate at 94.2%.
• Wednesday has the highest attendance rate at 96.09%.

How can you help?

• Ensure students are at school on time each morning
• Medical appointments are booked for outside school hours
• If your child is away that you inform the school via a note to the teacher or the SZ app

Our data is very good and nearly all schools across the State would love this data. Thank you to everyone for their support in this area.

School Holidays

Enjoy the upcoming school holidays. Please stay safe and enjoy your time, whether that be travelling around or staying at home. Students are to return to school on Tuesday 13 July.

NAIDOC Week

On Tuesday 13 July 2021, Pennant Hills Public School students will be engaged in a full day incursion ran by the Gurrawin company to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The NAIDOC 2021 theme – Heal Country! – calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction.

The celebrations will be starting promptly at 9:30am and will be finishing up by 3:15pm. The day will be full of ancient and modern cultural activities including smoking ceremony, dance, artefacts appreciation, sustainability practices and storytelling. Students are encouraged to hand in their notes as soon as possible if they haven’t yet returned them.

Principal’s Awards

K-2: Joanna A

3-6: Vivaan M, Qunitin L, Marni H

Kind Regards

Mr Matt Pinchbeck
Principal

Happy Holidays!

What an amazing term we have had! By now you would have received your child’s Semester One report and are celebrating their successes for this semester. Some questions you could ask your child around this time of the year and how they are going include;

• What are you most interested in at school?
• What is something you work hard at?
• What is something you are good at?
• What is something you are proud of?
• What are your goals for semester 2? Academic, social, sporting
• What have you learned you love and don’t like so much over this semester?
• How can I support you?

Thank you for a great Semester. If you have some time with your family over the next two weeks, please try to relax and enjoy it. We are looking forward to an engaging Semester Two. Have a safe and healthy break.

Staff Development Day

Students return to school on Tuesday 13 July for the commencement of Term Three. Staff are returning on Monday 12 July for a Staff Development Day. This day is made up of multiple components to support our students in their future learning;

• Mathematics – Number talks, hands-on learning and the importance of using manipulatives and visuals to make connections between concepts and deepen number understanding
• PLAN2 - A data collection tool that will assist us in having consistent information across the school around student learning in literacy and numeracy
• Reading – completing an online module on Phonemic Awareness
• Stage planning time

During the first week back, stage teams will also be working together on embedding their learning from the Professional Learning we have been undertaking into their daily classroom practice in reading.

Movie Night

We are looking forward to seeing all of our students here for Movie Night this Thursday! Please see further down in the newsletter for additional details. Looking forward to some movie time – remember to rug up, it gets cold in the hall!

Around the School

Students in 5M have been learning about 3D shapes. Using newspaper sides and joiners they are building a variety of polyhedra in an attempt to ‘discover’ Euler’s Rule by finding a pattern in the numbers.

2B have been creating tracks for the robot mice. A very collaborative tasks where each student decided the role they would play within their group.

Literacy groups across K-2 this morning were a buzz with learning!

Charlie from 6S showcasing his created board game as a comprehension task during literacy sessions. He read a book called Mythology and he demonstrated his understanding of the text by creating a monopoly style game with task cards and locations to match the text. Awesome work!

         
Kind Regards

Mrs Kate Wasson

Deputy Principal

3D - Isaac L, Gemma D, Dakshita S, Kay M

3H - Sotirios J, Yumo Z, Eugene L, 

4B - Zaal N, Giselle H, Tyesha B, Lucinda B, Carlito P, Reyansh C

4F - Raiyan A, Dana C, Evie C, Sahanya F, Ashlyn H, Nafi D, Ali P

4M - Nivaan P, Eeshan S, Parmis N, Finn K, Daniel C, Victoria N, Kelsey C

5B - Katie Z, Anthony T, Meg G, Sebastian C, Andrei S, Annabelle K, Nekiah T, Lachlan O

5M - Christian P, Kanj P, Samara M, Althea F, Mathieu C, Lucas P

5W - Joshua C, Claire M, Jackson W, Elijah F, Alex P, Louise M, Nathan C

6R - Aiden K, Ava N, Celine A, Liam P, Haniya K, Rushan K

6S - Declan W, Shirin G, Renee C, Ameya A, Alanna K, Callum R

Library - Hannah M (3H), Alex R (4B), Julia V (4B), Daniel C (4M), Kenzie W (4M), Kate A (6M), Rhia D (6R), 

Computers - Isaac L (3D), Ben H (3D), Aryan D (3R), Amity G (3R), Julia V (4B), Evie C (4F), Syeira A (4F), Nivaan P (4M), Tamati (5B), Nessa M (5B), Lucas P (5M), Marni H (5M), Spyridon J (5W), Lauren P (6M), Shwe M (6M), Mathew M (6R), Ayaana S (6R), Shirin G (6S)

Music - Julia V (4B), Ishaan P (6M), Koby C (6M)

Our Walkathon is on Wednesday 28 July 2021 commencing at 1:50pm until 3:00pm on the K-2 site.

So, get your sports shoes on and start pounding the pavement for sponsors. You can get sponsored for an amount per lap or your sponsor can nominate a total amount. Maximum of 20 laps per student. The funds raised will be spent on school resources. Parents are invited to have lunch with their child beforehand at 1:00pm.

Your child will be bringing home a pledge form to use for their sponsors. All monies collected must be returned to the school office AFTER the Walkathon.

Let's make the Walkathon a day to remember!

Mrs Reid, Ms Schmidt and Mrs Erdmanis

Walkathon Committee

27 July – Class Photos

29 July – Group Photos

9 August – Sibling Photos

All sibling and class photographs will be ordered online through The School Photographer. Please see the flyer below for the website and code for our school.

The Group Photo code will be in the newsletter after the photos are taken on 9 August.

Mrs Melissa Griffith 

Assistant Principal & Relieving Deputy Principal

Last week Stage 2 PSSA played against Epping Heights.

Soccer

Stage 2 boys were defeated: PH 0 vs EH 7

Stage 2 girls won: PH 9 vs EH 0

Tee Ball

Boys won: PH 15 vs EH 8

Girls won: PH 13 vs EH 7

    

This week we will be versing West Pennant Hill.

Miss Reishlyn Dy (Soccer) and Miss Courtney Hansell (Teeball)

Stage 2 PSSA Coaches

Last Friday, Stage 3 PSSA played Beecroft PS.

Netball

A Beecroft forfeit

B Beecroft defeated PH 7-6

Soccer

A Beecroft defeated PH 4-0

B Beecroft defeated PH 1-0

Mr Mark Bryant

PSSA Coordinator

President’s Message

Hi All 

It’s hard to believe we’ve almost made it to the end of Term 2, I’m sure all of the PHPS kids (and teachers!) are looking forward to the winter break. It’s also a good time to pause and say thank you to all of the P&C volunteers who assisted throughout the term, you’ve helped make PHPS what it is. Term 3 should be another great one as we continue to restart the various P&C activities post COVID and planning is well underway for the Trivia night later in the year. 

I hope everyone has a great break.

Luke

Consider donating to the Pennant Hills Public School Building Fund

As we near the end of the financial year, you may like to consider a donation to the PHPS Building Fund which is tax deductible. This link to ‘ABN Lookup’ confirms it: http://abr.business.gov.au/SearchByAbn.aspx?abn=39086883932.

The Building Fund Committee can only allocate funds that fit within the ATO rules and guidelines. Broadly speaking that includes: buildings, things attached to buildings, repairs or modifications to buildings. 

Donations can be made in cash to the PHPS office on the 3-6 site or through bank transfers to: 

PHPS Building Fund

BSB 062-759 

Account # 10111132

Reference - First Name, Surname, Class of eldest child

Receipts for any donations will be issued in early July. 

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

Luke Whenman

President, PHPS P&C

pandcpresident@gmail.com

Who is ready for the holidays?

The K-2 Athletics Carnival has been postponed until next term.

We will hold the orders for the carnival for when it is rescheduled.

You will need to place a new “Infants’ Lunch” order for this Thursday or pack a lunch for your child. Regular Thursday lunch items are available for ordering now.

Please call or text me if you have any queries.

         

This Week’s Roster

3-6 Site

Wednesday 23 June - Julianne.

Thursday 24 June  - Jeannie.                                   

Friday 25 June - Vicky. Helpers needed please!!! Last day of term is VERY busy!!!

Heather Tyler

0425 274 681

canteenphps@gmail.com

The uniform shop is open for all sales and service with the following procedures put in place during Term 2:

Covid-19 Operating Protocols

The Uniform Shop is open for over-the-counter sales and service. 

However, 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 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

Hours Term 3

Effective the beginning of Term 3, the Uniform Shop hours will return to opening on a Thursday afternoon from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

Please note that all parents will still be required to make an appointment to attend the Uniform Shop. Parents will need to continue to sign in at the 3-6 office prior to attending their appointment, unless their appointment is after 3:30pm on a Thursday afternoon when the Covid sign in will be available in the Uniform Shop.

The Uniform shop will reopen after the school holidays on the following dates:

Monday 12 July - Staff Development Day: 8:45am - 10:45am

Tuesday 13 July - All Students return: 8:45am - 10:45am

Thursday 15 July - Pre-Covid hours resume: 3:00pm - 4:00pm 

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 Uniform Shop page of the school website or by using the below link:

https://pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/p/pennanthil-p/uniform-shop/Term_2_Order_Form_and_Price_List_2021.pdf

Hours

Monday and Tuesday 8:45am – 10:45am

Thursday revised to 8:45am – 10:45am

Alison Parker

Uniform Shop Manager

phpsuniformshop@gmail.com

Term 3 Helper rosters

The parent helper roster for Term 3 is open. If we could get these places filled in as soon as possible we'd greatly appreciate it.
http://www.phpspandc.org.au/band/band-roster/

Future Events at a glance

June 

Wednesday 23, 2:15pm - SCB & JB: Performance Assembly

August 

Thursday 5, 9:30am - JB: Ryde Eisteddfod

Early August - All bands: ASBOF. Video submission.

Sunday 15 - All bands: Ryde East Music Festival

4th week - All bands: School concert night. Exact date TBD

September 

11/12 - NSW Wind Ensemble (TBD)

Saturday 12 - SCB: Music By Moonlight NWPS 

Wednesday 15, 2:15pm - TB & ICB: Performance Assembly

Award Worksheets
Can any completed worksheets please be submitted as soon as possible through the new Worksheet Submission Web Form. https://forms.gle/NpPEG9jk2FsYdmmq7

If you have issues with the web form you can still send through to phpsband+worksheets@gmail.com

Training Band

TB students should have completed their term 2 worksheet by the end of this week. Can these please be submitted via the link above.

Additionally they should be focussing their practise on the following pieces:

1. Riding Through the Wild West
2. Banana Boat Song (red book)

Intermediate Band

ICB students should have completed their term 2 worksheet by the end of this week. Can these please be submitted via the link above.
Additionally they should be focussing their practise on the following pieces:

1. Rock 101
2. Yes Tornado

Senior Band

Practice at home should be focussing on the following pieces:

• Mountain Ridge
• John Williams Movie Adventures

Jazz Band

Jazz Band has been entered into the Ryde Eisteddfod. This will be during the morning of Thursday 5 August. Please lock in this date in your diary. The school will not be providing transportation, so parents will need to organise the transportation for their children.

Practice should be focussed on the following:

• Basie-cally The Blues
• Yesterday

Parent Helpers

A big thanks to this week's helpers: Karen F (TB), Aziz P (ICB), and Shireen S (SCB Monday) & Angela M (SCB Thursday).

Pennant Hills Public School Band Committee

phpsband@gmail.com

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

It’s More Fun With Friends!!

Is your child interested in playing Strings with a group? We are now welcoming beginner students who have had 1 term of private lessons into our Junior Ensemble OR students with at least 6 months of private lessons into our Main Ensemble. Contact us at phpsstrings@gmail.com for more information.

Introduction to Strings

Our Intro to Strings program has finished for the term and we are so grateful for the positive feedback you have given us. We look forward to seeing so many of the Intro students continuing into the Junior Ensemble next term. A reminder that in order to continue you MUST be having lessons with a tutor outside of school. Please see the P&C website’s Strings page for some information about locals tutors: www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/string-teachers/

If you need information about instrument purchase please contact me at the strings email address below.

A big thanks to all the parents who volunteered as helpers this term- we literally can't do it without you! We will be sending a new link for the Junior Ensemble parent helper roster during the holidays.

Introduction to strings will run again in Term 2 next year.

Main Ensemble 

Main ensemble has had a great term with lots of new tunes. We have welcomed some new students to the ensemble and are looking forward to the opportunity for some performances next semester (Covid permitting). 

FOIM remaining rehearsal dates for the term are:

• Today!

FOIM rehearsal dates for next term are: 

• Week 1- July 13
• Week 3 - July 27
• Week 6 - August 17
• Week 8 - August 31
• Week 9 - September 7 

Please note there will be a rehearsal at Concord West Public School on Friday Aug 6, 9:15am - 1pm. Students will be travelling by train accompanied by a teacher. There will be more information about this next term but please note this date in your diary.

Tickets to the concert will go on sale at 9am on August 6.

The Main Ensemble parent helper roster for term 3 is now open! Roll up and sign on please

https://doodle.com/poll/wzbycpaqbgcvzvtf?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link

Could FOIM parents please select dates where they can be at both rehearsals please - note you will have to fill in both doodle rosters.

https://doodle.com/poll/wyz3x2nd8m25myeh?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link

Parent helper duties can be found here

Intro to Strings and and Junior Ensemble rehearse in the K-2 hall Monday morning, 8am - 9am

Main Ensemble rehearse in the K-2 hall Tuesday afternoons, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

For more information about the PHPS strings programs please visit: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/

Or email phpsstrings@gmail.com

PHPS String Ensemble

Feedback: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/contact-us/