Father’s Day Breakfast

A huge thank you to everyone who was able to attend our annual Father’s Day breakfast last Friday morning. It was great to see so many families attend the breakfast to acknowledge their father or significant male role model in a small way. We hope that it was the start of a great weekend for all the Dads within our community.

A huge thank you to Mrs Gardener and Mrs McCloghry for their organisation of the day. It was truly remarkable and seemed to flow throughout the morning. I arrived at school very early to begin the BBQ and these two ladies were already well into their morning. Thank you to all other staff who also assisted on the morning to ensure it was a success.

Education Week

This week the school is celebrating a belated Education Week. Yesterday saw the Walkathon take place. It was a great success with many parents and friends arriving at school for the picnic lunch and to support their children. Thank you for making time to attend. A special thank you to Miss Hansell for her organisation and working collaboratively with the P&C to make the event such a success.

Yesterday afternoon we held the 3-6 Student Showcase. It was extremely well-attended by families with students proudly showing off their work. I was able to visit all classrooms several times throughout the afternoon and there was a positive vibe in all the rooms. Well done boys and girls, it is great to see that you are proud of your work.

Tomorrow will be the Performance Assembly which begins at 1:45pm in the Hall, for parents only. Then from 3:30-5pm will be the Student Showcase for students in K-2.

Thank you to everyone for their contributions in making our Education Week such a positive experience for all.

Beecroft Zone PSSA Athletics Carnival

Last week Mr Bryant and Mrs Milligan supervised approximately 50 students from Pennant Hills PS as they represented us at the Beecroft Zone PSSA Athletics Carnival. Firstly, thank you to them for their commitment to providing this opportunity to the students, and to the parents who were able to make it there on the day to support the students. It was a new experience for Beecroft Zone to hold their carnival at Sydney Olympic Park and despite finishing later than was planned we believe that it was a better experience and opportunity for all. We had several students who were successful on the day gaining entry to the Sydney North PSSA Athletics Carnival. We wish these students all the very best in a few weeks’ time as they represent the Beecroft Zone and our school.

NAPLAN – Individual Student Reports

Students in Years 3 and 5 will receive their individual NAPLAN report today. These are being sent home with the students. If your child is away today, please make contact with their teacher to collect their report from tomorrow or wait until your child returns to school. If you have any questions about your child’s academic progress, please make a time to speak with their teacher.

NAPLAN – Whole School

This year’s overall NAPLAN data is very pleasing from a school’s point of view. I will highlight some of the results below, however, it is important to note that these impressive results are due to the dedication of the school’s teachers to improve their pedagogy by their participation in professional development sessions and changing their practice to best suit the needs of the students. This continued to be a priority for the staff, even during the challenges of Covid to ensure that their improvement continued to benefit the students. It is also important to remember and acknowledge that great work of the teachers providing quality learning experiences for the students during last year’s Term 3 lockdown where nearly all students were learning from home.

The school executive focus on the average NAPLAN scores, and other measures, to see if as a school we are improving. We also triangulate this data and compare to our Similar Statistical Schools Groups (SSSG) and the State. This gives us an indication of how we are tracking compared to other schools.

There are five domains for Years 3 and 5 who sit NAPLAN. They are Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation and Numeracy. Our average scores improved in every domain, and we also had greater improvement in each domain compared to the State and SSSG. In many instances the State and SSSG data showed a decline. We did not have a decline in any area. I believe this is a remarkable achievement given the challenges that everyone has faced over the last two and half years.

The data goes back to 2010 and for the following domains the school achieved its highest average score; Year 3 Reading, Year 3 Writing, Year 3 Spelling, Year 5 Writing, and Year 5 Spelling. The results for the following domains are as follows;

• Year 3 Grammar & Punctuation – 2^nd highest score (by 0.1)
• Year 3 Numeracy - 3^rd highest score
• Year 5 Numeracy and Reading - 4^th highest score
• Year 5 Grammar & Punctuation - 7^th highest score.

There is also a category that is called Premier’s Priorities. This category measures the percentage of students achieving in the Top 2 bands for Reading and numeracy for Years 3 and 5. This year our score was 71.95%, which means that out of all the results in these two domains 71.95% of students were in the Top 2 Bands. This is also the highest score for the school.

By no means is our journey complete and staff continue to work towards improving their practice based upon the variety of data sources at our disposal. However, it is important to celebrate the successes along the way and this is one of those times. Well done to everyone. You should be very proud of your efforts. Early next term I plan to arrange a night to present the NAPALN results for this year to the community. As soon as I can lock in a date I will be sure to let everyone know.

Kind Regards

Matt Pinchbeck

Principal

Science Community Night – BIG SCIENCE, BIG FUN!         

We are super excited to hold a double session of the BIG SCIENCE, BIG FUN! Show, presented by Fizzics education this afternoon and evening! We can’t believe how popular it has been, with both shows sold out! Thank you for coming along – should be a fantastic evening – see you then!

       

3-6 Student Showcase

Yesterday saw the 3-6 classrooms open up for their student showcase. The response was amazing! Thank you to all of our families for coming and seeing what your children have been up to – they were very proud to share their work!

Thank you to everyone who donated a book in the library – some amazing titles were available and many students are excited to be reading their donated book first.

Our K-2 showcase is on Wednesday afternoon from 3:30-5pm, please feel welcome to attend with your child so they can show you what they have been working on.

Congratulations

Congratulationsm to Mrs Gartrell and her family in the safe arrival of bub!

Father's Day Breakfast

Walkathon

What a fabulous turn out for our Walkathon yesterday! It was so wonderful to have families on site for the picnic lunch and the students seemed to all enjoy completing their laps. Well done students, thank you to their sponsors and thank you to those who were able to attend! A big thank you to Ms Hansell for coordinating the event.

Kind Regards

Kate Wasson

Deputy Principal

            

School Disco K-6

Tuesday 20 September

School Hall

$8 - going towards the Year 6 gift  

Kind Regards

Melissa Griffith

Relieving Deputy Principal

3B - Clara D, Milli V, Parker P, Lachlan H, Kira B, Jayden S

3D - Emma C, Selena R, Dan H, Isla B, Blake K, Joshua A

3H - Hayden Y, Zane S, Max C, Sanidhu H, Jacinta I, Letitia J

4B - Lucas B, Chloe H, Dehlon P, Avy S, Devin J, Adam C

4D - Willow H, Penelope K, Ava N, Abi W, Darcy W, Zainab D

4F - Alexia L, Ethan S, Lilly N, Annabelle T, Jayden M, Kaiden T

5B - Kaya G, Ashlyn H, Sidharth G, Lauren N, Monica L

5G - Josie A, Evie C, Kris G, Pierre D, Giselle H, Kris G

5M - Gemma P, Nathan P, Reuben T, Kenzie W, Abbie R

6M - Raymond W, Enoch P, Aadya G, Lachlan O

6R - Samara M, Annabelle R, Sofia E

6S - Helena T, Lucas P, Chrissie C, Kanj P, Leo J, Munira G, Vinessa S, Andrei S

Library book donations 

A huge thank you to all those families who visited the library yesterday afternoon and donated a book. It was wonderful seeing so many families and your support for the library is very much appreciated. The books will be on display all week to allow those 3-6 students who were unable to visit the library the opportunity to donate a book if they wish to do so.  

A reminder that the library will also be open tomorrow during the K-2 Showcase afternoon. There will be a range of new books on display that can be donated to the library for just $5.00. All donated books will have a bookplate placed inside to acknowledge the student who has made the donation and of course they then have the privilege of being the first person to borrow that book. 

I look forward to seeing you. 

Ms Gai Davis

Teacher Librarian

• Nafi D - 1st Junior Girls High Jump
• Willow H - 2^nd 9yrs Girls 100m
• Kate H - 2^nd Senior Girls 800m
• Nathan Y - 2^nd 11yrs Boys Long Jump
• Marni H - 2^nd Senior Girls Shot put
• Kaya G - 3^rd Junior Girls Shot put
• Megan C - 3^rd 12yrs Girls 100m and Senior Girls High Jump
• Penelope K - 3^rd 9yrs Girls 100m
• Christian P - 3^rd Senior Boys 200m

Mr Bryant

        

Dance Spectacular Coordinators

Hi All

Father’s Day stall

This year’s stall was a great success thanks to great coordination by Ali P. Also to Sioban H, Alison H, Megan K and Jon P for helping out to make sure our Dad’s received their gifts for their special day. Thanks you all for your efforts.

P&C Meeting tonight via Zoom

The September P&C will be held via Teams tonight, Tuesday 6 September at 7.30pm. Here is the link to dial in - https://teams.live.com/meet/9565929820804

Native Nibbles garden

The P&C is seeking volunteers for Gardens & Grounds, supporting occasional working bees and specific projects in keeping the school grounds looking great. We will have a confirmed date/s for the ‘Native Nibbles’ project soon. Thanks to the Green Team for coordinating the activity with Mrs Wasson. If you are interested, please email me - pandcpresident@gmail.com.

Walkathon

What a fantastic afternoon we had with our amazingly energetic kids, who tried so hard to get their laps in, cheering  and supporting each other around the course. A special mention to all the parents who helped out to make it happen - Linda M, Ji L, Lara S, Chloe C, Louise L, Claire S, Jinyao L, Anh, Melina D and the hard working canteen volunteers!

What happens now?

• Here’s the form to use for requesting sponsorship money based on the number of laps your child walked.

• Pay the total via Flexischools by Monday 12 September

• Hand in sponsorship forms by Monday 12 September

• The prizes will be announced during assembly and delivered before the holidays so get in fast!
  • Wednesday 14 September (3-6) 
  • Wednesday 21 September (K-2)
• There are 3 prizes per campus to win! See below for details.

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!

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

pandcpresident@gmail.com

WALKATHON PRIZES

FIRST PRIZE - One bike for each campus!

Highest sponsorship money raised 

LUCKY DRAW PRIZE - One for each campus!

Random draw for children who hand in their Sponsorship money
and pay on Flexischools by 12 September.

Lego and book prize pack

Raffle

We have an incredible raffle in store for the school community this year with over $4000 in prizes up for grabs!!

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. 

• Kindergarten - Ticket book collection from school and sorting
• Year 1 - Prizes and sponsors (already confirmed)
• Year 2 - Payments incl Flexischools
• Year 3 -  Shopping centre sales
• Year 4 - Bunnings BBQ with raffle ticket sales - 16th October
• Year 5 - Dance spectacular snack/merchandise stall + raffle sales on the night (28 Oct)
• Year 6 - Ticket draw by sponsors at school dance spectacular + lucky door prizes

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!

Kate who has three children at PHPS talks about her experience with contributing to the Return & Earn program at our school. 

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. 

Janine Sherlock

Uniform Shop Manager

phpsuniformshop@gmail.com

A shout out also to our musical brethren in the strings group who played as part of the combined Straings and Recorder Ensemble on Wednesday night, and a special mention goes to SCB members Charlotte P and Tahlia C who were comperes for the event at the Town Hall on Wednesday night. You did an amazing job! 

PHPS Band Committee

phpsband@gmail.com

www.phpspandc.org.au/band/

MAIN ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL FOR TERM 3: K-2 Hall IS THIS AFTERNOON 3:30pm-4:30pm

Main Ensemble Parent Helper today is Jessie Chen (Thankyou Jessie)

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. 

FOIM - Festival of Instrumental Music - Jacaranda Concert 

Last Wednesday night 31 August,   Sophie, Hazel, Katie, Rina, Oliva, Quintun and Kaiden performed at the Sydney Town Hall. This is the first of many concerts that take place in Term 3.  ‘Such a wonderful performance! Congratulations to you all!’ 

Also in attendance on the night were Tahlia and Charlotte, the Girls Captain and Vice-Captain. The two girls compered the night and were selected through an audition process. Special thanks to Melissa Griffith.. We are very grateful for your time and support.

Intro to Strings 

The Intro to Strings course runs for a full term and is now full. We had an overwhelming response and had to cap numbers. 

The program will commence from this Wednesday, 7 September in the KC classroom at 7:45am-8:45am.

New 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 8 - Commencement of Intro to Strings - Wednesdays in the KC classroom at 7:45am-8:45am

WEEK 8 - Education Week Open Performance Assembly - Wednesday 7 September 1:45pm

WEEK 10 - LAST REHEARSAL FOR TERM 3 - Tuesday 20 September at 3:30pm

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

       

      

Erin Jeacle

Centre Director

9980 8950

www.pennanthillsbasc.com

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