Staffing Update

Sadly, Mrs Reid will be leaving our school at the end of this term. She has pursued employment outside the NSW Department of Education. Mrs Reid will be a great loss to our school and will be missed by all. Her contributions have been significant and for that we thank her very much.

The school has undertaken a recruitment process with the NSW Department of Education HR Department to find a permanent replacement. I can inform the community that Mrs Angela Milligan has been permanently appointed to Pennant Hills Public School and will assume the teaching responsibilities of 6R for the remainder of the year. Mrs Milligan has taught at a nearby school for many years and is very excited about joining our community. She will be meeting staff to ensure there is a handover between the teachers.

We wish Mrs Reid the very best of luck as she enters the next stage of her career, and thank her for her commitment to PHPS over the last few years.

The school is also filling the vacancies following the retirement of Mrs Geary and Mrs Maddison. Both of the processes for these positions are underway and I look forward to announcing the successful applicants at the conclusion of the process.

Industrial Action

Members of the NSW Teachers Federation at Pennant Hills Public School will be taking industrial action Thursday 30 June 2022 in the form of a 24 hour strike.  The school will be providing minimal supervision of students on the day of the strike. We apologise for the disruption that this will cause.

Supervision will begin at 8:45am, as usual. Normal teaching and learning programs will not be taking place. However, students who are onsite will be supervised by teachers and provided meaningful activities throughout the day. Supervision will end at 3:15pm, as usual.

BASC will be operating on this day. If you are not intending on using their service, please ensure you mark your child absent in the My Family Lounge app.

Sydney North Dance Festival

Last Thursday the Stage 2 and 3 Dance Groups performed at the Sydney North Dance Festival. These performances were filmed and are being shown over the coming two weeks. Both groups were amazing. So much so that they have both been put forward to perform at a State Dance Festival later this year. We wait to see the outcome of that application.

All the students were amazing on Thursday. They dealt with the bus situation magnificently and performed brilliantly.

Thank you to all the parents who came to the rescue on Thursday. An amazing community we have. I am so grateful, and I know the students appreciate your efforts in supporting them.

Both Dance Groups performed on Saturday night. Mrs Wasson was able to attend the earlier performance and watch the Stage 2 group perform. I have been told that they were all magnificent again. Well done to everyone involved, parents included, for your efforts in making this such a positive experience for the children.

NAIDOC Week

The theme for NAIDOC Week 2022 is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! A full description of the year's theme can be found using the following link.  https://www.naidoc.org.au/awards/current-theme

On Monday 1 August 2022, Pennant Hills Public School students will be engaged in a full day incursion run by the Gurrawin company to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Students will be engaging in an Indigenous cultural experience which encompasses traditional and modern activities, including a Welcome to Country ceremony, dance, storytelling, cultural awareness training and sustainability activities.

Performance Band

On Saturday night I had the privilege of watching the school’s Performance band at the Penno High Winter Carnival. It was great to see them perform after many years of only being able to rehearse. They were fabulous. In my opinion they were the best performance of the night. Thank you to Mr Stalenberg and all the parents involved in making this opportunity happen for the students. It was an amazing night, and the band was brilliant.

Share Our Space Program

During the upcoming Vacation period the oval on the 3-6 site will be open on weekends for the public to enjoy. The dates are as follows:

• Saturday 2 July and Sunday 3 July
• Saturday 9 July and Sunday 10 July
• Saturday 16 July and Sunday 17 July

Please feel free to enter the grounds on the weekends via Greycliffe Avenue between 8am and 5pm. Parents and carers are responsible for supervising their children. It is important to note that only the oval is a part of the program.

Holidays

Congratulations to everyone for all your efforts throughout Term 2. It is hard to believe that we are halfway through the year. I hope everyone has an enjoyable break. If you are travelling anywhere, please take care and enjoy the time with your family.

Staff return on Monday 18 July, with students returning to school on Tuesday 19 July.

Kind Regards

Matt Pinchbeck

Principal

Sydney North Dance Festival

Our amazing Stage 2 and Stage 3 dance groups were lucky enough to perform at the Sydney North Dance Festival over the weekend at Glen Street theatre. From all accounts they were well-behaved and had a fabulous time! I was lucky enough to watch the Stage 2 dance group perform during the Saturday afternoon performance – what superstars! Well done to everyone involved!

A special thanks to Ms Dy and Ms Steel for giving up their afternoons to supervise the students after school and for continuing that supervision over the weekend. Thank you also to Arnold for working so well with our dancers, it is always such a delight to watch!

School Photos

Students have looked extra sharp this week for school photos. Thank you to Ms Stevens and Ms Schmidt for coordinating the 23 classes, choirs, musical and performing groups, sports leaders, AV leaders, CAPA captains and our school leaders. Looking forward to seeing the final result!

Performance Assembly

Tomorrow afternoon we will be holding our first Performance Assembly in what feels like years! The students are very excited to show us all what they have been working on in dance, choir, band and strings.

Kind Regards

Kate Wasson

Deputy Principal

3B - Lachlan H, Lucy K, Esandu P, Clara D, Kira B, Myat T, Parthiv V

3D - Jack V, Chloe C, Aiden S, Matilda S, Calvin S, Joey C, Emma C, Emilija L

3H - Alex A, Arya B, Tommy J, Ella K, Emily L, Jayden W, Hayden Y, Marcus T, Zane S, Maddie P, Sanidhu H, Aroon M

4B - Adam C, Ari K, Quintin L, Dehlon P, Sasha S, Hannah R

4D - Shahab A, Shaniq F, Akshaj J, Yuvraj L, Ginger M, Owen S, Darcy W, Yumo Z

4F - Annabelle T, Isabella N, Jamie G, Zayd M, Angus M, Jayne K, Mia M

5B - Thenuk T, Asa L, Syeira A

5M - Nik M, Eeshan S

6M - Preston G, Marni H, Amelia B, Althea F, Mathieu C

6R - Christian P, Asha B, Clancy T, John Y

6S - Lilly M, James W, Vinessa S, Katie Z, Helena T

Computers - Joey C (3D), Gabriela M (4B), Madeleine W (4B), Jacqui Z (4D), Jamie G (4F), Thenuk T (5B), Katelyn G (5G)

Last week PHPS played Epping Public School.

Netball

Girls: Won 21 - 0

Boys: Won 8 - 0

Soccer

Girls: Won 12 - 0

Boys: Won 1 - 0

Miss Billington and Miss Dy

Stage 2 PSSA Coordinators

Last Friday, we played John Purchase PS.

Netball

Girls: Won 27 - 7

Boys: Won 16 - 0 

Soccer

Girls: Won 8 - 1

Boys: Won 2 - 0

Our final game of Term 2 will be against Epping North PS at Ron Payne Oval and North Epping Bowling Club Courts.

Mr Bryant and Miss Steel

Stage 3 PSSA coordinators

Dance Spectacular Coordinators

President’s Message

Hi All

We’ve almost made it to the holidays, it has been a busier term with many of the school activities ramping up again. There are lots of people to thank for their contribution over Term 2.  Most recently the Band Camp was a huge success, thanks to Jen W, Jules W, Mike S and the army of parent volunteers who helped put together the event. We’re all looking forward to the concert tomorrow night.

Thanks to the Green Team for driving the Solar panel initiative, fundraising activity has kicked off and will continue into Term 3 & 4.

The P&C is looking forward to hosting a BBQ early in Term 3 to kick things off, this date will be confirmed early in Term 3.

Just a reminder the next P&C General Meeting is in August as July falls during the school holidays.

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

P&C President

pandcpresident@gmail.com

Walkathon - Tuesday 2 August

The Walkathon is back in Term 3 and planning is underway to secure some prizes. If you or your business would like to donate prizes, or if you can help organise the prizes, please contact phppandc@gmail.com. 

Sponsorship forms and information will be coming home before the end of term. We ask for your help to encourage children to reach out to relatives and friends for sponsorship for each lap. The funds raised will go towards the school solar panel initiative this year!

Message from PHPS Green Team

Thank you to the Year 6 students and the staff who helped make sure all the poppers from the Movie Night went into the Return and Earn baskets.  Every popper earns 10c for the P&C!!

Parents or carers who would like to be part of making our school more sustainable, please contact phpsgreenteam@gmail.com.

The canteen will be open and operating as usual this Thursday, 30 June.

We will have information regarding the 3-6 Athletics Carnival for you first thing next term,so please stay tuned.

We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break from school over the holidays!!

We will reopen on Tuesday 20 July.

IMPORTANT - PSSA

If you have a child who participates in Stage 3 PSSA Netball or Soccer, and you are placing a lunch order for them on a Friday, 

• please remember to open up ”PSSA Alert”
• click on Stage 3 PSSA.

This is a huge help to us as we sort through the 200 plus orders, as they need to be ready to be picked up at 12.30pm. 

If you have any questions, or would like to be involved in the canteen, please contact me.

Heather Tyler

0425 274 681

canteenphps@gmail.com

Out of Stock items

Most of our out of stock items have now arrived and backorders are being distributed to the children. However, we are still waiting on the following stock items to arrive:

• Zip Jackets - due to arrive July/August

Any back orders of the sport polos and shorts were packed and delivered to the office this week.       

Flexischools Orders

Flexischools orders can be placed at any time of the day, any day of the week. When placing your order please select the most appropriate day for your order to be given to your child.

• Currently orders are being delivered twice a week (Monday and Wednesday)
• Flexischools cut off times are 5pm on Sunday and Tuesday for next day processing.
• All orders will be processed and delivered to the office where they are then distributed by your classroom teachers.
• Where possible, orders will be delivered to the office on the order date. Please allow 2-3 days for the teachers to distribute orders to your children. Please contact me if orders have not been received by Friday.
• We will be contact you directly if there is any issue with your order.

Appointments

• The Uniform Shop will remain open by appointment only.
• Appointments can be made on Eventbrite using the following link: https://phps-uniform-shop.eventbrite.com
• Appointment times are in 15-minute increments and are open to 3 bookings per available timeslot. As these are not individual appointments and you may need to wait until the person before you has been served.
• If the available times are not suitable please contact us via email at phpsuniformshop@gmail.com to organise alternative arrangements.

Preloved/Second Hand Items

Preloved/Second hand items are starting to be added to Flexischools. Items are limited and not all items will be available in all sizes. Please note items will be added as they become available after sorting.

Only items in very good condition will be added for sales online, and these items currently will not be available for purchase directly from the shop. If you don’t find what you are looking for on Flexischools then you can book an appointment to look through the unsorted/unlisted items at the shop.

For all enquiries, feel free to contact me via email.

Janine Sherlock

Uniform Shop Manager

phpsuniformshop@gmail.com

Music camp was a smash success!

To finish off, the students are going to perform on Wednesday 29 June, this week, in the school hall!

• Concert Starts at 7pm, with the camp videos being played on the big screen from 6:45pm.
• All band students performing are to arrive at 6:30pm and head to the Kindergarten block to your designated room to organise your instruments.

              

Senior Concert Band also did a great job at the PHHS Winter Carnival, and we're looking forward to more events in the future.

PHPS Band Committee

phpsband@gmail.com

www.phpspandc.org.au/band/

Main Ensemble

Last rehearsals for Term 2: K-2 Hall, this afternoon 3:30pm-4:30pm.

REHEARSAL FOR ALL FOIM STUDENTS IS THIS AFTERNOON

Pick up time for FOIM students will be 5:10pm.

Students not doing FOIM should be picked up at the usual time of 4:30pm.

Main Ensemble Parent Helper today is Claire Smith

FOIM Parent Helper today is Carol Huang

Thankyou to all the parent helpers. Without your help, these rehearsals would not have been possible.  

THE TERM 3 ROSTER IS OPEN- if you can help please sign up now.

Here is a LINK to the parent helper responsibilities.

School Photographs

Please pay special attention to group photos on Tuesday - full winter uniform AND instruments. Lucky it the same day as rehearsals so our kids will have them at school anyway.

School Photographs will be taken this week (Week 10). All orders and payments must be made online. Please refer to this week's newsletter for package options. Please order through: www.theschoolphotographer.com.au and use the code X1644PRE45P

You will be able to order all photograph packages, including sibling photos using this site (for multiple students, use the code again at the final stage and add the sibling in as well - please ensure siblings are linked in if ordering a sibling photo - Please note, sibling photos must be ordered and paid for by Wednesday 29 June. Other Group shots can be added in later using the next code to be provided.

• Monday 27 June: Class and Individual Photos (Full Winter Uniform with ties) AND the Year 2 Dance (Sports Uniform) *Individual pictures MUST be pre-paid for*
• Tuesday 28 June: Group Photos including the Year 6 Group Photo.

NB Please bring in "extra items" for the group photos as needed:

• Band/ Strings - Please Bring Instruments-  If PSSA (please bring in PSSA Uniform) and Sports/ Dance - please bring Sports Uniform - (students will change when needed).
• Wednesday 29 June: Sibling Photos (Full Winter Uniform with ties) *Sibling pictures MUST be pre-paid for - they can not be booked after the event*

Post Camp Music Concert 

To parents of music camp kids.

Here are some details for the music camp concert on Wednesday 29 June 

• Students to arrive at school no later than 6:30pm and go to one of the kindy rooms to drop their instruments and wait
• Music camp video montage to screen at 6:50pm at the hall
• Concert to start at 7pm sharp
• ALL STUDENTS TO WEAR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE WHITE POLOS AND JEANS PLEASE-they may wear a long sleeve top underneath their polos to stay warm. 

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Main Ensemble and FOIM Term 2 Invoices have been emailed. It would be much appreciated if you could review your statement and address the fees as soon as possible. Thankyou for your support and assistance in this matter.

If you need any further information, you can reach out via email: phpsstrings@gmail.com

PHPS String Ensemble

Website: www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble

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

       

Erin Jeacle

Centre Director

9980 8950

www.pennanthillsbasc.com

Gibberagong Environmental Centre (EEC) is a Department of Education school that provides learning experiences for school students in Muogamarra Nature Reserve and other local bushland areas. To celebrate our 50^th Birthday, we have established a community Facebook Page “Memories of Gibberagong EEC from 1971-2022” https://www.facebook.com/groups/3068558703356134 .

If you have fond memories of attending either Muogamarra any other excursion sites as a student or teacher with Gibberagong EEC we would love to hear about your experience. Alternatively, you can email us on gibberagon-e.school@det.nsw.edu . We look forward to hearing from our local community.

                             

                  

        

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