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- PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
- A MESSAGE FROM THE RELIEVING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
- A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE
- K-2 MERIT AWARDS
- THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
- TEN PIN BOWLING COMPETITION
- K-2 SPORTS DAY
- PREMIER'S SPELLING BEE FINAL
- PHPS GREEN TEAM
- 6S - BASKETSPELL
- LIBRARY NEWS
- GRANDPARENT'S DAY
- WEAR RED DAY
- P&C NEWS
- CANTEEN NEWS
- UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
- BAND NEWS
- STRINGS NEWS
- BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
- COMMUNITY NEWS
Selective High Schools 2023
Congratulations to the five Year 6 students who have been offered a placement at a selective high school for 2023. The process is quite arduous and these students have, in essence, competed against approximately 15 000 students for 3 000 positions. We also have two students placed on the reserves list for a placement. Well done to all and good luck to all our Year 6’s as they enter high school next year.
Family Law Guidelines
The department recognises that family breakdowns take place. Unless there is formal notice otherwise, it is assumed that both parents have shared and equal parental responsibility for their children and both parents have been involved in decisions regarding their children’s education. The also means the school recognises that each parent has equal duties, obligation, responsibilities and opportunities relating to matters involving the school.
If changes occur in your family relationship which might impact on the relationship between the school and your family, you should advise the school immediately. This includes providing copies of any relevant court orders.
Social Media
Social Media is the way of the world now for so many people, probably even more so now due to Covid-19. It can be quite a positive experience for most people when being used productively and for its intended purpose. Unfortunately, over the last few weeks the school has been informed on several occasions of students using social media platforms outside of school hours and targeting specific students with disgusting comments. I think we would all agree that this behaviour is not acceptable, and the school does become involved when it impacts students at the school. I would encourage all parents and carers to talk with, and monitor, their child’s use of social media. It is vitally important that all students are treated respectfully in all areas of our lives, regardless of differences.
I have included a link below to the eSafety Commissioner website to assist parents to support their children in the appropriate use of social media and digital technologies.
Online safety | eSafety Commissioner
Parliament House Tour
Our local State Member, Mr Matt Kean MP, Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Member for Hornsby has invited the School Captains, Vice Captains, their parents and I to a morning tea at Parliament House in the last week of term. Having attended this event previously it is a great opportunity for our school leaders to meet and talk with their peer leaders and other leaders from NSW. In previous years the students have spoken with Gladys Berejiklian who was Premier at the time, Paige Hadley (Netball), Api Koroisau (NRL) and many other sporting identities to hear about their leadership journeys. I am sure this year’s visit will be just as exciting for our students.
Pizza Lunch
This term’s Pizza Lunch will be held on Monday 19 September. Those students who have handed in their three Principal Awards can expect to receive their note this week for the lunch. Please ensure you return the note by the due date. Anyone who hands in their three Principal Awards from today will attend the Term 4 Pizza Lunch.
Regional Spelling Bee Final
Last Thursday Hayden (Stage 2) and Chrissy (Stage 3) represented the school at the Regional Spelling Bee final. Here they were competing against schools from across Metropolitan Sydney. The event was held virtually this year due to Covid-19.
- Chrissy came 13th in the final and the word that she slipped up on would have stumped most adults. To be honest I had never heard the word used in a sentence. Great work Chrissy.
- A huge congratulations to Hayden who came 3rd in the final. A magnificent achievement. Thank you to Ms Schmidt for all her organisation running this competition at school for the students.
Kind Regards
Matt Pinchbeck
Principal
Kind Regards
Melissa Griffith
Relieving Deputy Principal
- For students who require more than five days off school, an extended leave application must be submitted to Mr Pinchbeck.
- Application forms can be collected from the office
- Completed forms can be handed in to the office with accompanying documentation i.e travel itinerary
- Please submit forms as early as possible - we request at least two weeks prior to the leave dates
- Once submitted, paperwork is prepared and signed off.
- A certificate of leave will be returned to confirm the approved leave
School Lunches
We have seen an increase in the number of students coming to the office without any lunch.
Please ensure that you are sending recess and lunch with your child each day.
Thank you.
Mrs Klimoski
School Administration Manager
KA - Naia R, Charlie G, Agri A, Keshav S, Ollie D
KC - Marlowe M, Audrey A, Felix C, Eva K, Maddy M, Mayzin T
KD - Jasmine C, Nathan Z
KR - Alexia F, Joshua R
1A - Eliana J, Jayden W, Finn R, Sophie H
1E - Nicholas A, Emma L, Marc M, Teddy W
1M - Adriaren D, Madeleine B, Ethan S
1P - Angus C, Navya D, Sashenka F, William P, Blake W
2A - Eva G, Maggie R, Dash S, Evie B
2B - Julie K, Sarah-Lynn L, Aston A, Nathanael C, Logan S
2M - Toby S, Lachlan N, Joanna W, Edwin R, Ezekiel S, Aadhya S
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- Josh F - 4F
- Blake O - 4D
- Tommy T - 5B
- Dhruv T - 5G
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This competition is an excellent opportunity for these students to experience the fun and excitement of participating in competitive sport and Ten Pin Bowling is an excellent sport for students with disability. By adapting the game to utilise lane bumpers and ramps as necessary, it ensures the game is inclusive of all.
What an AMAZING time they had!!
Each student enjoyed 2 games of bowling & we find out if we progress through to the next round shortly!
Ms Schmidt
Ten Pin Bowling Coordinator & LaS Teacher
SUPER HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Hayden Y of 3H.
Hayden competed in the Junior Premier’s Spelling Bee Final, against 28 other schools ranging from Bulli PS to Macquarie Fields PS to our neighbour, Cherrybrook PS.
Hayden progressed so amazingly well against some truly tough competition, that he finished in 3rd place! What an AMAZING result!
Please join me in congratulating Hayden on his wonderful achievement.
SUPER HUGE CONGRATULATIONS also go to Chrissie C of 6S.
Chrissie competed in the Senior Premier’s Spelling Bee Final, against 28 other schools ranging from Chester Hill PS to Casula PS to our near neighbour, Castle Hill PS.
Chrissie demonstrated enormous spelling prowess, as she was faced with words such as spherical & indefatigable & reminiscent. Up against some skilled competition, Chrissie finished in 13th place! An OUTSTANDING result!
Please join me in congratulating Chrissie on her stellar achievement.
Ms Schmidt
Spelling Bee Coordinator
We are excited to show you our new K-2 Bin system which is now up and running. The K-2 students are learning to sort their waste using the new bin system. We have already collected over 8 kgs of soft plastics!
Well done students!
Staff Green TeamLast week, students in 6S had fun choosing activities for their literacy rotations. Students enjoyed creating word clouds, writing poems, improving their typing skills and reading interesting and current news articles.
Lucas M, Andrei S and Spyridon J used their impressive basketball skills and initiative to create a class games called ‘Basketspell’. They worked hard developing the rules of the game so it could be completed fairly and to ensure it supported success when practicing their spelling words. As you can see, the class enjoyed learning new basketball skills integrated with spelling sounds.
Miss Steel
Classroom Teacher
Library book donations
Once again, a huge thank you to all those families who visited the library last week, during the Showcase afternoons, and donated a book. Overall, 313 books were donated which is absolutely fantastic.
Bookplates, that acknowledge the students’ donations, are now being typed and pasted into books. Once this is completed the students will then be able to borrow their donated book.
Your support for the library is very much appreciated.
Ms Gai Davis
Teacher Librarian
President’s Message
Hi All
Thanks to all the families who have contributed to the Walkathon, we are very pleased to have received over $13,500 in sponsorship money paid so far - incredible! It’s a fantastic start to the solar panel project - every dollar is appreciated.
If you haven’t already handed in the Sponsorship Forms and paid through Flexischools please do so this week.
Prizes will be announced at assemblies on Wednesday 14th September (3-6) and 21st September There are 3 prizes per campus to win!
Thanks to 99 Bikes in Pennant Hills who contributed to the first prizes, Pennant Hills Market Place and IGA Supamart for second prizes along with Berkelouw Books
We also have the K-2 sports carnival this Thursday 15/9.The P&C will be running a BBQ and a cake stall for the students and their supporters. Thanks to the parents who have already volunteered - if anyone else can spare 30 mins to help serve or assist with baking you can sign up here ->PHPS K-2 Sports Carnival 2022 - Google Sheets
Have a great week.
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
We have an incredible raffle in store for the school community this year with over $5000 in prizes up for grabs!! Ticket books will be sent home before the school holidays.
The raffle group will be reaching out to class parents this week to confirm volunteers from each class to help with the below activities, with year groups working together.
KINDER - Ticket book collection from school and sorting
YEAR 1 - Prizes
YEAR 2 - Payments incl Flexischools
YEAR 3 - Shopping centre sales
YEAR 4 - Bunnings BBQ - 16 October
YEAR 5 - Dance spectacular stall + lucky door prizes (28 October)
YEAR 6 - Prize draws and sponsors
Our goal is to raise $15K towards solar panels for the school with the raffle - this is our major fundraiser for the year so we encourage all parents to get involved!
Bunnings BBQ
On Sunday 16 October the P&C will be operating a Bunnings BBQ at Thornleigh Bunnings. We’re seeking volunteers to help out Year 4 by adding your name to the roster- https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/bqYMymrb/vote
The canteen will be operating as usual for lunch orders at both sites this Thursday 15 September. The P&C will also be running a Sausage Sizzle during the K-2 Athletics Carnival. No pre-ordering, just cash sales on the day.
The K-2 Canteen will be open on the last day of term, Friday September 23. Items we will be selling are:
- Sea Salt Chips, Grain Waves, Popcorn - $1.50
- Noodle Snacks - $1.10
- Breadsticks - 20c
- Brownies - $1.40
- Juicy Tubes - apple/blackcurrant, tropical, apple - 60c
- Moosies - chocolate, blue moon - $1.50
- Juicies - wildberry, lemonade - $1.50
- Lemon Ice Mony - $1
- Vanilla Ice Cream Tub - $1.50
- Paddle Pop - chocolate, rainbow - $2.20
- Frozen Pineapple Ring - 50c
All of these items can be ordered through Flexischools as well.
Thank you.
If you have any questions, or would like to be involved in the canteen, please contact me.
Heather Tyler
0425 274 681
Appointments
The Uniform Shop will continue to be open by appointment only for the foreseeable future. This will assist us in maintaining physical distancing and minimise waiting times for you to be served.
- We are transitioning our appointments from Eventbrite to Square Appointments to help streamline the appointment process. All current appointments made through Eventbrite are still valid.
- Please click or scan the QR Code below to make an appointment, you will be redirected to our square booking site.
- Standard appointment times are in individual 5-minute increments. You may still need to wait while the appointment before you is finished being served.
- If you require a longer appointment for purchases or need to try on items, please book a Double Appointment instead as these appointments will allow additional time.
- Appointments specifically for incoming 2023 Kindergarten students and New Students will be available soon.
- If the available times are not suitable, please contact us via email at phpsuniformshop@gmail.com to organise alternative arrangements.
Summer Uniforms
Summer uniforms have become available again for ordering in preparation for wearing again in Term 4. Please note that we have not yet received all our summer orders and some items we have limited or no stock available. If the item you have ordered is out of stock it will be placed on a back order and it will be sent to the classroom as soon as stock arrives.
Second Hand
Second Hand / Preloved items will continue to be available online via Flexischools. 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.
Janine Sherlock
Uniform Shop Manager
- Music by Moonlight, NWPS: Saturday 17th September - SCB
- Jazz Improv workshop, Sunday 18th September - fill in interest form
- Year 2 instrument demo: Monday 10th October - select SCB students (NEW)
- Intro to Music Night: Thursday 13th October - SCB (NEW)
- Hornsby North Band Festival: Sunday 30th October - All Bands
- Christmas Carols: Thursday 15th December - All Bands
- Tales of the Sea (https://youtu.be/f_JNFoSTkDw)
- **Aztlan (https://youtu.be/LdJcZi5jsV8)
- **Circus Marchimus (https://brolgamusic.com/catalog/circus-marchimus)
- Crocodile Rock
- Arabian Dancers (https://youtu.be/MUkWjYMcRBQ)
- Final Countdown (https://youtu.be/C9OLUL_aP0M)
- **Blues Machine (https://youtu.be/x6LehBpCZJc)
- **Havana (https://youtu.be/A9DnpdPEiRI)
- Hit the Road Jack (https://youtu.be/ia027MOA0qk)
- **How To Train Your Dragon (https://youtu.be/YOXlKEMuCVc)
- **Race to the Moon (https://brolgamusic.com/catalog/race-moon)
- El Toro (https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&productID=2232924&type=audio)
- Star Wars (https://youtu.be/wyna3F9fByM)
- Tequila (https://youtu.be/IXOccbAPRy0)
- The Spook (https://brolgamusic.com/catalog/spook)
- **Zap! (https://youtu.be/bm9t2DTbCvI)
- **Attack of the Slide Trombones (https://www.halleonard.com/viewcloserlook.action?itemId=44000422&name=attack-of-the-slide-trombones)
- Lets Rock (https://youtu.be/UZBFR-A9n7U)
- Lullaby (https://brolgamusic.com/catalog/lullaby)
- Crowding the door - please don't let the students crowd the door with bags and instrument cases. School bags on the silver shelves, instrument cases on the ramp.
- Behaviour - If children are talking out of turn please help the conductors. If they have a question, classroom rules apply, they raise their hand and wait to be asked. Please use the red "Student Behavior'' if behavior warrants it.
- Vely S & Mark H (TB)
- Jen W (ICB)
- EJ (SCB Mon)
- Rosemary & Ivy (SCB Thurs)
PHPS Band Committee
MAIN ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL FOR TERM 3: K-2 Hall IS THIS AFTERNOON 3:30pm-4:30pm
Main Ensemble Parent Helper today is Laura Barnett (Thankyou Laura)
TERM 3 ENSEMBLE ROSTERS ARE FULL- we are grateful for the support. Thank you.
THE TERM 4 ROSTER IS OPEN String Ensemble Roster 2022
If you require any further information, clarification regarding the ROSTER / PARENT HELPER please feel free to contact us.
Education Week Performance Assembly
After two years of unusual gatherings and open performance rulings, PHPS celebrated Education Week last Wednesday 7/8/22. We have had some fabulous events that showcased our wonderful school and students- one of which was the String Ensemble who played beautifully at the Open Assembly. Congratulations students and Sarah Qui - String Conductor.
Some of the comments..
“It's so great to be performing live again!”
‘Such a great performance-well done kids”
Intro to Strings
Thank you to those for joining the INTRO TO STRINGS program. We had a successful first class- all of the students were so enthusiastic and eager to participate.
INTRO TO STRING PROGRAM FOR TERM 3 & 4: KC Classroom | WEDNESDAY morning 7:45am-8:45am.
Intro To String Parent Helper’s tomorrow is Monica Fu (Thankyou Monica) & Owain Roberts (Thankyou Owain)
TERM 3 ENSEMBLE ROSTERS ARE FULL- we are grateful for the support. Thank you.
THE TERM 4 ROSTER IS OPEN Intro to Strings Roster 2022
Intro to String Parents.. if you require additional information or further clarification please reach out to the String Ensemble Team.
Upcoming Strings Events For Term 3, 2022
WEEK 10 - LAST MAIN REHEARSAL FOR TERM 3 - Tuesday 20 September at 3:30pm
WEEK 10 - LAST INTRO TO STRINGS FOR TERM 3 - Wednesday 21 September at 7:45am
We are also looking for new committee members. Please get in touch if you can lend a hand. Thanks!
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
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