Dance Spectacular 2022

This year’s Dance Spectacular is on Friday 28 October. Extensive planning is well and truly underway and promises to be an event not to miss. As the term progresses, and into next term, you can expect to receive regular updates with information relating to the night. As every student is involved in the evening it is imperative that all parents keep themselves up-to-date with the arrangements. Mrs McLaren is leading a team of teachers to ensure the event is an outstanding success and we thank her for her passion, insight and dedication to the students.

Due to the advice that all schools have received from the NSW Department of Education and NSW Health relating to the current wave of Covid-19 we have postponed several planned events for Education Week. All these events will take place in the future when the current wave has eased.

• Walkathon
• Student Showcases – Open Classrooms
• Performance Assembly

These events have been postponed due to Covid-19 and we feel that we will be able to hold these events later this term/year in an environment that is safer for all and allow more families to participate.

I apologise for any inconvenience that these decisions may cause. However, as always, the health and wellbeing of the community is at the forefront of every decision we make during this difficult time. Please be assured that these activities will go ahead later in the year when the current wave subsides.

     

Friday Interschool Sport

On most Fridays (weather permitting) students from Stages 2 and 3 represent our school in competitive sport against other schools within Beecroft Zone PSSA. All students that participate love representing their school and do a marvellous job in doing so. The weather this year has made it very challenging for all involved. The school’s teams are doing very well, and I thought I would share with you how they are progressing so far in the competition.

Stage 2 – There are ten schools that participate.

Boys Netball – Currently equal first

Girls Netball – Currently equal second, one point behind first

Boys Soccer – Currently equal third

Girls Soccer – Currently Equal first

      

Stage 3 – There are 14 schools that participate.

Boys Netball – Currently second

Girls Netball – Currently equal third

Boys Soccer – Currently fourth

Girls Soccer – Equal first

Keep up the good work boys and girls. A special thank you to the teachers that give up their time to support these teams. It is very much appreciated.

              

P&C Meeting

Tonight’s P&C meeting will be held virtually from 7:30pm. I look forward to joining you then to discuss many exciting initiatives that the P&C has planned for this year. It was great to see many parents attending the P&C BBQ at the end of Week 1. The weather wasn’t exactly favourable, so thank you to the many families that took the time to attend. The children seemed to be engaged in the scavenger hunt and the Green Team’s information board was great to see. Well done to all involved.

        

Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT)

Each student should have received an additional box of five RATs yesterday. These are to be used for symptomatic testing.

Please ensure that you notify the school and Service NSW if your child tests positive to COVID-19. It is also important to note that you must notify the school if your child is considered a Close Contact. This means that if anyone who lives in your place of residence tests positive to COVID-19 you must notify the school.

          

Kind Regards

Matt Pinchbeck

Principal

KA - Adriano D, Aurelia T, Freya D, Hannah D, Timothy K

KC - Gerogia F, Zachary S, Aahil P, Oscar H

KD - Claire L, Andy C, Maxwell A, Audrey L

KR - Edward J, Maya H, Zach D, Teddy I, Malaki S, Angela W

1A - Andrew M, Ashleigh D, Catherin L, Jayden W, Angela Z

1E - Helia J, Emma K, Maya V, Joanna Y, Gavin Z

1M - Coralie A, Tom N, Vasu P, Olivia T, Jordan S

2A - Eamon W, Zoe S, Jeremy D, SIan Y, Stella B

2B - Shriya I, Dylan H, Toby H, Julie K, Kaleiya S, Chloe J, Luiz B, Lachlan G

2M - Chloe H, Lexi M, Hannah C, Ruben B

The office is following the PHPS Eco Warrior / Green Team's lead and doing their bit to help the environment.

In an effort to save paper, all permission notes sent home with your child will be uploaded on the school website.  

In the event that your child's note is misplaced and you require a replacement:

• Please visit the following link https://pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/newsletter-and-notes/permission-to-publish.html
• Notes are listed below their relevant heading
  • Whole School
  • Early Stage 1
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3
• Notes can be downloaded and either emailed back to the school or returned

We appreciate your assistance in this sustainable initiative. 

Ms Klimoski

School Administration Manager

Last week Pennant Hills Played Thornleigh West

Netball

Girls: won 14 - 3

Boys: won 9 - 0

Soccer

Boys: won 4 - 3

Girls: won 9 - 0

Miss Billington and Miss Dy

Stage 2 PSSA Coordinators

Netball

Boys: won 15 - 0

Girls: won 34 - 4

Soccer

Girls: won 7 - 0

Boys: won 3 - 1

This week we play West Pennant Hills PS at Campbell Park (Soccer) and Pennant Hills Netball Courts (Netball). Good luck!

Mr Bryant and Miss Steel

Stage 3 PSSA coordinators

Dance Spectacular Coordinators

President’s Message

Hi All

It was great to see so many families at the P&C Welcome back BBQ last Friday, 22 July and have the opportunity to do some socialising over a sausage sandwich. The Return and Earn Poster competition and scavenger hunt was also great entertainment for the kids. Thanks to Jane C, Liz F, and Chris L for organising the fantastic activities and prizes! Also to the volunteers Matt C, Dee H, Rebecca D, Mike S, Luke W, Nero, Christine K and all other parents who helped on the bbq. 

Walkathon

Our annual Walkathon has been postponed due to the Cross Country date moving to 2nd August. We will update you as soon as we have a new date, more details are below.

The Art and Sip night is being held for parents on Friday 12 August in the school hall. Grab a friend or three and come along for a fun night (BYO supper and drinks). Numbers are limited so be quick! Pay via Flexischools, the details are in the poster below.

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. Here’s the link to Sign Up to the team 

The P&C meeting will be held via Teams Tuesday 2 August 7.30pm.

https://teams.live.com/meet/9565929820804

Tap on the link or paste it in a browser to join.

The September P&C will be held in person in the K-2 hall.

Have a great week.

Luke Whenman

P&C President

pandcpresident@gmail.com

Walkathon - New date to be confirmed

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!

Thanks to Chloe L and Lara S for helping with preparing the lap cards last Friday, your time is much appreciated.

What Should I Do?

NOW

• Students were sent Sponsorship forms home before the holidays. Contact phppandc@gmail.com if you need another copy of the form.
• 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

ON THE DAY

• Come along to the Walkathon on the day (once confirmed) to cheer them on!
• 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
• Wait for the prize draw for both sites - highest money raised (x 4) and a lucky draw for any sponsorship money paid before the final date. 

Sign up to this great event here! We will update the date as soon as confirmed.

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

“Birthday Buckets” are a nice way for your child to celebrate their birthday with their whole class, as each child is offered a frozen Quelch stick. (They love them no matter how cold it is!!!)

Quelch Sticks are 100% fruit juice.

You can order a Birthday Bucket through Flexischools. Please order enough for everyone in the class. The number you enter is how many Quelch Sticks will be in the bucket, and how many you are paying for. It is 60c per Quelch Stick.

Please remember the “Stage 3 PSSA ALERT” where applicable when ordering lunches on Fridays.

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

New Pricing

From Monday 18 July, due to recent increases in our supplier costs, the Uniform Shop has slightly increased prices. In conjunction with the price increase we have removed the bag fee and credit card surcharges that you have previously been charged.  This allows us to implement a single price list that will be used for both online and in-shop purchases. The new pricelist is available to be viewed in Flexischools. 

Please note, we are trying our hardest to balance the price increases from our suppliers and maintaining an affordable uniform for everyone. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please do not hesitate to have a confidential conversation with the school regarding your circumstances. 

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.com to organise alternative arrangements. 

Second Hand Items

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, 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

PHPS Band Committee

phpsband@gmail.com

www.phpspandc.org.au/band/

Main Ensemble

REHEARSAL FOR TERM 3: K-2 Hall IS THIS AFTERNOON 3:30 - 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 TBC

FOIM Parent Helper today is TBC

THE TERM 3 ROSTER IS OPEN

String Ensemble Roster 2022

For new parents, as part of being in the Strings program, we need each family to take a turn as parent helper, once a term.

The tasks required as parent helper are pretty simple

• Arrive by 3:25pm and sign in at the office, and complete the external visitors form
• Go to the classroom and assist the conductor with setting up the room, including and COVID practices
• Assist the conductor with anything needed during the rehearsal (eg: distributing music to the students)
• Assist with pack up at the end of the rehearsal

If you require any further information, clarification regarding the ROSTER / PARENT HELPER please feel free to contact us.

PHPS String Ensemble

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

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

    

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