PSSA Update

Congratulations to all our students that participated in Winter Interschool Sport on a Friday afternoon. Every week there was wonderful participation and sportsmanship on display, which was excellent to see. These activities are about providing students with opportunities to participate and enjoy the sport, the competition side of it is secondary. Thank you to the teachers for their commitment for providing these opportunities and to the parents who supported the students each week. Thank you!

The following is the final standings of the competition.

Stage 2

Girls Netball = 6^th

Boys Netball = 3^rd

Girls Soccer = 1^st

Boys Soccer = 6^th

Stage 3

Girls Netball = 3^rd

Boys Netball = 3^rd

Girls Soccer = 2^nd

Boys Soccer = 4^th

Beecroft Zone PSSA Athletics Carnival

Tomorrow is the Beecroft Zone PSSA Athletics Carnival. There are a lot of firsts associated with tomorrow’s carnival. It is the first time being held at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre and the first time that all events are being held on one day. Please note the event is NOT being held at Greenway Park. The times on the program are only indicative and I strongly encourage parents who are thinking of attending to arrive well before any advertised time. This is to avoid any disappointment.

A link to the program and information for parents is below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qMKq6s97sYkpyxnE1KOyMkan16_X5SBa/edit

It is important to note that the event is run by teachers and provides students with any opportunity to progress further depending on their results. If you have any questions throughout the day, it is important that you speak with our school’s Team Manager, Mrs Milligan. Please do not approach other teachers who are involved in running the day as they will not be able to address any issue.

Thank you to Mr Bryant and Mrs Milligan for supervising the students tomorrow and we wish our team the very best of luck in their event.

All students are to arrive at school by 7am as the bus will be leaving at 7:15am sharp. Any student who arrives at school after this time will need to make their own way to the carnival if they wish to compete. We do not have time to wait for any student that does not arrive before this time.

Festival of Instrumental Music

This Wednesday night the school’s Strings Group will be performing at the Sydney Town Hall. This is the first of many concerts that take place in Term 3 that provide students a unique opportunity to showcase their talents. They also have the opportunity to perform at Sydney’s Town Hall which has played host to some amazing performers over many years. Thank you to the parents and Mrs Griffith for their commitment to this opportunity. The concert is held at the end of a very long day for all; however, it is a fabulous opportunity.

Also, in attendance on the night will be Tahlia and Charlotte, the Girls Captain and Vice-Captain. The two girls will be compering the night and were selected through an audition process. Both are very excited about the opportunity. We wish them the very best of luck and know they will do an amazing job.

Education Week – Next Week

Thank you for your patience as we worked to settle on some new dates for the postponed Education Week activities. The following activities will take place next week.

• Monday 5 September – Picnic lunch followed by Walkathon - 1pm start
• Monday 5 September – 3-6 Student Showcase in classrooms - 3:30-5pm
• Tuesday 6 September – Fizzics Science Show for Science Week - 5pm
• Wednesday 7 September – Performance Assembly for parents only to attend – 1:45pm start
• Wednesday 7 September – K-2 Student Showcase in classrooms - 3:30-5pm

We look forward to seeing you at these events. As will be the case please only attend if you are well. If you have any cold or flu like symptoms, you are asked not to attend.

Father’s Day

This Friday we will be celebrating and acknowledging the important role males play in raising today’s children. We are looking forward to seeing you on Friday morning to share time with you. Thank you must go to Mrs Gardener, Mrs McCloghry and their team for organising this breakfast. It is no mean feat catering for about 200 people in a short amount of time.

This Thursday students will have the opportunity to purchase something for Father’s Day from the P&C Father’s Day stall. Mrs Alison Pride and her team do an amazing job sourcing the gifts and arranging time for the students to browse and purchase. We thank them for giving up their time to support the students to show their ‘fathers’ how much they mean to them.

On behalf of the school community, I wish every father or significant male role model all the very best on Sunday. I hope that you realise the positive impact you have on your children, and they are able to truly show you their appreciation. Have a great day.

Starting Big School in 2023

If you know someone living in our catchment area that is due to start ‘big school’ next year, please encourage them to contact the school. The enrolment process has been streamlined and all families living in our catchment area can now apply online and complete most of the process this way. For all information relating to enrolment please click the following link, Enrolment - Pennant Hills Public School (nsw.gov.au)

In Term 4 we will hold our Kindilinks program to transition next year’s enrolments to school. The dates for this year are as follows, and all sessions are from 9:30-11am.

• Tuesday 25 October
• Tuesday 1 November
• Tuesday 8 November
• Tuesday 15 November

There will be a parent information session on Tuesday 18 October 2022 beginning at 7pm in the school hall. The hall is located on the K-2 site which is at the end of Trebor Road.

With these events, if you or your child is unwell please do not attend.

Kind Regards

Matt Pinchbeck

Principal

Please feel welcome to join us for our Walkathon on Monday 5 September. We hope to see you there!

     

Thank you to our amazing P&C who have donated the prizes! How lucky we are!

       

Around the School

The word of the week is SCIENCE! We had a Science Incursion for Stage 2, run by Fizzics, who are also conducting our Big Science, Big Fun! Family Science Show next Tuesday. 2B, 1E and 6S were also conducting Science experiments today and writing their hypothesis, testing their hypothesis and reporting on the results. What a wonderful day!

6M have been working on their poetry skills, analysing the rhythm of poetry and taking inspiration from the poem, One Inch Tall by Shel Silvenstein. Such a creative bunch!

          

         

         

          

Kind Regards

Kate Wasson

Deputy Principal

KA - Advik R, Bea C, Nathan C, Declan D

KC - Eadie K, Elise L, Evana A, Emily M, Charlotte Y, Heidi R

KD - Vasiliki J, Tayyab J, Grace D, Elise G, Daniel S, Annie Z

KR - Alexis E, Stephanie X, Alexia F, Charlie B, Noah A

1A - Siara D, Jasper S, Joel D, Valentino D

1E - Kianah J, Ciel Y, Rasidhu H

1M - Wali A, Fynn T, Lucas K, Ella S, Ariana W

1P - Benji H, Elliott K, Zahara M, Zac P, Patrice S, Elizaveta V

2A - Morgan F, Lily B, Alexandra P, Kurtis M, Aliya A

2B - Lachlan W, Frankie S

2M - Vihaan K, Luca H, Sidney M, Krisav P, Jordan H

Soccer

                     

Miss Billington and Miss Dy

Stage 2 PSSA Coordinators

Mr Bryant and Miss Steel

Stage 3 PSSA coordinators

Book Character Parade

Last Tuesday, our school was a hive of creativity as students let their imaginations run wild by coming dressed as a book character that had sparked their imagination. It was fabulous that so many parents and grandparents were able to attend this event, as due to COVID-19 restrictions, it has been three years since our last parade.

It was amazing seeing so many different book characters ranging from George - the caravan park cat to Willy Wonka.  All students are to be congratulated for participating in this Book Week celebration. Such enthusiasm highlighted the joy that reading brings to our students.

A huge thank you to Mrs Mackay who assisted me with the organisation of the parade.

Library Book Donations 

During Education Week, the library will be open on both Showcase afternoons - Monday and Wednesday. 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.  This is a great way to give back to our wonderful school and the students really enjoy seeing their names inside the donated books. 

I look forward to seeing you. 

Ms Davis

Teacher Librarian

This week we interviewed Eco Warriors from Stage 1 classes.

Here are some of their responses.

What do you like about being an Eco Warrior?

Aston 2B - I like that it is helping the earth and when you are doing the tasks, we get fresh air. Picking up the rubbish stops all the birds too.

Olivia 1M - I like animals and nature and being an Eco Warrior helps these and also, I think about it as if I was an animal and it was my home. If rubbish were on my home I would get hurt, so that is why I like to help. 

Oliver 1A - Using the correct bins, putting things in the right bins. 

Eliana 1A - I like getting to do the compost.

Do you think being an Eco Warrior is important? Why?

Isla 2A - Yes, it is important because we help the environment and then it all stays clean, and we have a perfect life. Having a clean environment helps us because it keeps our playground safe. 

Nelly 2B – Yes, since the environment is important. It is important because it is where we live.

Olivia 1M- Yes, because it is important for nature and to keep everything alive, I like to keep things alive because things might stop growing and we will not be able to use it.

Wally 1M- Yes, because the planet and environment will go bad. The school will be clean too.

Tom 1M- If we are not Eco Warriors, we will not have room to do anything, and the animals will choke. We could trip over things and hurt ourselves. The plants and trees will die because they are not getting enough sunlight. The rubbish will get hot and melt.

The Green Team

Mrs Mortimer and Mrs Mackay

        

Dance Spectacular Coordinators

President’s Message

Hi All

The annual Walkathon is back on the 5th of September. Students can continue to gain sponsorship using the form and the P&C Event team has put together a pretty good list of prizes - best of luck to all the kids in their fundraising! If you’re attending the Walkathon and can help for an hour while you watch please let us know here.

Thanks to 99 Bikes in Pennant Hills who contributed to the first prizes!

                  

PHPS Raffle Planning - raising funds towards solar panels for the school!

We are excited to start planning our Annual P&C Raffle - to be drawn at the Dance Spectacular on Friday 28th October. The raffle raises a significant amount of funds, which will be paid towards our 2022 initiative of solar panels for the school.

We need plenty of parents to support the raffle as many hands make this light, social and fun! Volunteering can be done in your own time and will not require a big commitment.

This is our major fundraiser this year so we ask a parent from every class to contribute an hour. Please add your name here

The September P&C (Tuesday 6 September 7.30pm) will be held in person in the K-2 hall. It would be great to catch up with many of you in person!

Thank you to the people who have already emailed me. 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

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

Have a great week.  

Luke Whenman

P&C President

pandcpresident@gmail.com

Walkathon - Monday 5 September 2022

A great day for families to watch our children walk laps around the school, raising money for each lap. We have some amazing prizes that will be confirmed soon!

        

What should I do?

NOW

• Students were sent Sponsorship forms home before the holidays.Here’s the form again if you need it (dates to be updated)
• Ask family and friends for sponsorship eg $1 per lap.
• K-2 students usually complete 5-6 laps of the K-2 site
• 3-6 students usually complete 6+ laps of the K-2 site
• Money is collected after the walkathon once the number of laps walked are known

**Volunteers needed to help set up and stand around the course on the day.

Please add your name here or txt Chris on 0424 744 315 if you can spare an hour between 12 noon and 3pm on Monday 5th September. 

       

ON THE DAY

• Come along to the Walkathon next Monday 5th September  to cheer them on!
• Pre-order your lunch through the canteen with your child or bring your own picnic.

              

AFTER THE EVENT

• Ask for the sponsorship money based on the number of laps on the lap card your child will bring home.
• Pay the total via Flexischools by 12th September.
• Hand in sponsorship forms by 12th September.
• Wait for the prize draw for both sites - there are 3 prizes per campus to win! See below for details. 

           

PRIZES

FIRST PRIZE - One bike for each campus!

Highest sponsorship money raised 

Thanks to 99 Bikes for their contribution to the Walkathon prizes!

                        
SECOND PRIZE - One for each campus!

Second Highest sponsorship money raised 

Lego and Monopoly Game + book prize pack

                      

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

We will be selling snacks and ice blocks under the Hall Cola, after the children have eaten their lunch.

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. Vouchers that can be used at the canteen will also be available to purchase through Flexischools.

Walkathon

The Walkathon is now happening on Monday, September 5. Lunch orders will be available as usual on the day, with a slightly streamlined menu. Parents who will be in attendance during lunchtime are welcome to order something for themselves if they wish. We will also have a Snack and Drink Stall, similar to the one we ran at the 3-6 Carnival, however it will only be open for a short time. The more helpers we have, the faster we can serve, so anyone wishing to help will be most welcome.

Cutlery

In accordance with the NSW Government ban on single use plastics, the canteen is now dispensing wooden cutlery instead of plastic. Unfortunately the wooden spoons are no match for the Frozen Juice Cups that are very popular at the 3-6 site. We have been encouraging the students to bring a metal spoon from home that they can rinse after use and keep in their lunch box (to be given a good wash at home). If you could assist by allowing your child to bring an inexpensive and not precious teaspoon from home it would be most helpful. 

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

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. 

• Appointments can be booked on Eventbrite using the following link: https://phps-uniform-shop.eventbrite.com
• Appointment times are in 15-minute increments and are open to 2-3 bookings per available timeslot. As these are not individual appointments 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.comto organise alternative arrangements.

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. 

https://user.flexischools.com.au/login

Janine Sherlock

Uniform Shop Manager

phpsuniformshop@gmail.com

Jazz Improv Workshop

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, followed but FOIM until 5:30pm.

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

Main Ensemble Parent Helper today is Louise Petrucci  (Thankyou Louise)

FOIM 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. 

FOIM - Festival of Instrumental Music 

Jacaranda Concert - Wednesday 31 August at 7pm

Communications, T-shirts and a permission note specifically regarding the PHPS group's involvement have been sent. All student participants and teachers must arrive wearing the Concert T-Shirt, black pants (NO leggings) black socks and black shoes for the performance. They should look neat and tidy. T-shirts need not be tucked in.

If you require any further information, please reach out to the PHPS Strings Ensemble. Wishing you all a successful performance!

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

Intro to Strings

We've had fantastic, overwhelming interests in the Intro to Strings Course. Thankyou!

An information booklet and registration form have now been emailed.

Places in the program are on a first come first served 

basis. Please complete the registration information and email back promptly. PHPS String Ensemble will email those that are first to register with deposit instructions.

The program will commence from Week 8 (7 September) of Term 3 to Week 10 of Term 4 (14 December) for violins.

Upcoming Strings Events for Term 3 , 2022 

Week 7- FOIM - Jacaranda Concert - Wednesday 31 August at 7pm

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

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

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!

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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