Pennant Hills Public School eNewsletter

Exciting News

Congratulations to Mrs Dakin who gave birth yesterday to a healthy baby girl, Sophie. Mum and bub are doing very well, and as you can imagine the family is extremely excited with their new addition. We wish the entire family every happiness with their new bundle of joy.

Athletics Carnival

The school’s Athletics Carnival will now be held next Tuesday 2 August at Pennant Hills Park. Hopefully, the weather will be kinder to us so that we can hold it then. The Canteen will be operating on the day, and further information relating to its operations can be found later in this newsletter.

Education Week

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 next 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.

Next week’s NAIDOC incursion will be going ahead at this stage with some slight modifications to ensure the safest possible environment. The activities will be held outside and in cohorts where possible.

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.

Medications

Some students may require medications throughout the school day for any number of reasons. Staff at school are trained and able to administer medications that have been prescribed by a doctor. If at any stage your child requires medication throughout the day, please contact the school’s office on 9484 1134 to discuss your situation. The office staff will provide you with the necessary advice and forms to be completed to support the recovery of your child.

Important Information for Parents

The department recognises that family breakdowns take place. Unless there is formal notice, 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. This also means the school recognises that each parent has equal duties, obligations, 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.

Car Parks

The car parks on both sites are for staff only between 8am and 4pm. Too many parents are using the car parks for their convenience when they are running late in the morning. I completely understand that the parking around the school can be problematic in the morning, however, parking in the car park poses a safety risk for all students and staff. Hence the decision to limit the times parents can access the carpark. Thank you for your support with this matter.

Kind Regards

Matt Pinchbeck

Principal

Stage One Incursion

Our Year One and Year Two students participated in a Science Incursion on Monday where they experimented with food chemistry. The ‘Ohhhh’s’ and ‘Ahhhh’s’ that they were expressing as they were conducting the experiments was a joy to listen to. They looked at how materials can be combined or not combined and how they can be altered based on mixing with other materials. They used eggs, milk, food colouring, cabbage juice, vinegar, sultanas and a variety of other food products. What a blast!

Around the School

Unfortunately, our Athletics Carnival didn’t go ahead today due to the grounds being closed. But that didn’t stop the fun across PHPS!

5M were searching for different materials around the school and taking photos.

6R were creating Haiku poems.

3D were locating some of the native plants around the school and discussing how Aboriginal people have used them.

4F were using a visual stimulus to discuss the presented information, focusing on what they know before interpreting what this could mean – this will be a future focus for our school, well done 4F and Mrs Ford for using our data to target areas of need.

5G were involved in their literacy groups.

4D were searching for acute, obtuse, right, straight and reflex angles in the playground.

6S were using 3D objects and 2D representations to build and draw 3D objects and describe their properties.

KA have been investigating teen numbers, reading the numeral and representing them with physical items.

Kind Regards

Kate Wasson

Deputy Principal

Opportunity Class Placement Test 2022 for entry to Year 5 in 2023

Test information for parents and students

When and where will the test be held?

The test will be held on Thursday 28 July 2022 at 9:00am in the school hall on the

K-2 site.

How long does the test take?

Parents must drop students off at the school hall by 9:00 am. Students will return to class after the test.

ACTIVITY	START	FINISH
Students arrive at the hall	9:00am
Administration	9:00am	9:30am
Test 1 – Reading (30 minutes)	9:30am	10:00am
Break (students remain seated or go to the toilet)	10:00am	10:10am
Test 2 – Mathematical Reasoning (40 minutes)	10:10am	10:50am
Break (students remain seated or go to the toilet)	10:50am	11:00am
Test 3 – Thinking Skills (30minutes)	11:00am	11:30am
Students dismissed and walked back to class	11:40pm

What happens if a student arrives late?

Students who arrive late may be allowed to take the test, but will be required to finish at the same time as other students. No extra time will be given.

What must students bring to the test?

Students must bring a printed copy of their ‘Test authority letter’ that shows their application number.

Students MUST bring:	Students SHOULD NOT bring:
2 x lead pencils, an eraser and a sharpener in a clear, snap lock bag.	Pencil cases, note paper or other material such as dictionaries or books.
	Equipment such a rulers, calculators, computers, mobile phones, watches that calculate or beep or devices that photograph or communicate.
Students may bring:
Glasses, asthma inhaler (and spacer), diabetes monitoring equipment if required.
Water bottle – with no writing on it except for the brand name (kept under the seat)

Kind Regards

Melissa Griffith

Relieving Deputy Principal

3B - Henry H, Isabel K, Ewan T, Dhruv P

3D - Sunnee G, Amira R, Kayden C

3H - Sid D, Amy M, Moksha Y

4B - Ethan C, Tanvi D, Austin L

4F - Austin D, Kaiden T, Liam T, Eugene L, Angela C, Lachlan P, Amity G, Jasper C

5B - Indie M, Robert H, Ashlyn H, Logan S

6M - Lachlan C, Rishita S, Tamati S, Sam K, Kate C

6S - Sarah P, James W, Sophie W

Computers - Samara M (6R)

A reminder that our Athletics Carnival will now be held on the back up date of Tuesday 2 August. Hopefully we have seen the last of the poor weather to allow the carnival to proceed next week.

As a result, next week's Walkathon has been postponed for the entire school. When a new date is set we will let you know, with plenty of notice.

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

The Eco Warrior / Green Team are attempting to streamline our bin collection to maximise our recycling, soft plastics and compost production in our school.

As the first step in the process, we have changed the signage in the 3-6 playground and lined up all our bins in one central location. The idea is that the school and community use these bins during our school day. If for example one of the classroom bins is full, the PHPS Eco warriors can empty the bin into its corresponding playground bin.

To help us understand each system, below is a brief run down of our bins:

Recycling (paper/cardboard/lunch bags)
Soft plastics
Cans / Bottles / Poppers
General Waste
Compost

This new system is a work in progress and we hope to implement the system on the

K-2 site soon.

PHPS Green Team

Dance Spectacular Coordinators

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

With the 3-6 Athletics Carnival being postponed to next week, the canteen will be closed next Tuesday 2 August. No lunch orders will be available on this day.

We will be holding a snack and drinks stall at the carnival. It will be open between 11am and 1.30pm.

We will be selling:

Just Juices
Chill Js
Water
Sea Salt Chips
Grainwaves
Popcorn
Noodle Snacks
Breadsticks
Fun Buns
Anzac Biscuits
Brownies
GingerbreadG
Gluten Free Banana Bread
Fruit

We will not be offering Lunch Items at the Carnival.

We need a couple of helpers to assist with the stall. Please contact me if you are able to help for a while. It would be great to have several people helping in shifts.

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

Future Band Events

Our performance calendar has a number of events for the year. So please keep your eye on this section of the newsletter for important dates to keep free.

Education Week Assembly: POSTPONED - All Bands
Ryde Eisteddfod: Thursday 4 August- JB
ASBOF, UNSW Kensington: Sunday 7 August - SCB, ICB, & TB
Performance Assembly: Wednesday afternoon 7 September - TB, ICB
NSSWE Spring Music Festival: 8 - 11 Sept -TBD
Music by Moonlight, NWPS: Saturday 17 Sept- SCB

Keep your eye on the newsletter, WhatsApp and emails for more details.

Senior Concert Band

Please ensure you're practising the following pieces **priority:

**Arabian Dancers (https://youtu.be/MUkWjYMcRBQ)
**Tales of the Sea (https://youtu.be/f_JNFoSTkDw)

Jazz Band

Please ensure you're practising the following:

Blues Machine (https://youtu.be/x6LehBpCZJc)
**Havana (https://youtu.be/A9DnpdPEiRI)
**Hit the Road Jack (https://youtu.be/ia027MOA0qk)

Intermediate Band

Please ensure you're practising the following pieces as well as working on your term 3 worksheet exercises:

**Star Wars (https://youtu.be/wyna3F9fByM)
**Tequila (https://youtu.be/IXOccbAPRy0)
**The Spook (https://brolgamusic.com/catalog/spook)
How To Train Your Dragon (https://youtu.be/bhz8ZPm0oPY)

Training Band

Please ensure you're practising the following pieces as well as working on your term 3 worksheet exercises :

**Lets Rock (https://youtu.be/UZBFR-A9n7U)
**Lullaby (https://youtu.be/LeKw4dQAvt0)

Regarding Wet Weather

If it's raining the flutes, clarinets, & trumpet players can put their cases under their chairs inside and pack away in there.

Unfortunately the larger instruments are a little harder, ideally if it's only a little wet they will need to pack away outside on the ramped area. If it's bucketing down, then having them pack away inside may be necessary.

Term 3 Parent Helper Rosters Open

Please get them filled in ASAP

Award Worksheets

We're now at the beginning of Term 3, so Training and Intermediate bands really should have completed their current Term 1 & Term 2 worksheets. There are still a number of people who have not submitted these. Please work with your children's tutor to get these signed off as soon as possible.

Once complete these are to be submitted through the Worksheet Submission Web Form.

If anyone needs a particular worksheet you can print them from the Band web pages here.

Parent Helper Duties

A full list of parent helper duties is available here.

Crowding the door - please don't let the students crowd the door with bags and instrument cases. School bags should be put on the silver shelves, and instrument cases can be lined up on the ramp.
Behaviour: If children are misbehaving please help the conductors. Just because they're not playing, doesn't mean they should be talking. If they have a question, classroom rules apply, they raise their hand and wait to be asked. There is a red "Student Behaviour'' book which can be used to write children's names in, if a name is in there repeatedly then we will get in touch with their parents.
Training Band: When walking the students back to the 3-6 site try to have them line up in pairs on the path to the side. Count them twice, check the head count to the marked roll. Tell the students to walk nicely and stick together on the walk up. If possible, have a parent front and rear and discourage wandering. Once all accounted for you are free and thank you for helping.
Packing up the room: The students are primarily responsible for packing up the music room after band rehearsal. Percussionists should be getting the percussion equipment back toward the wall and covered up, and the rest of the band packing up chairs and stands. It is not to be left to the conductor, or the parent helpers. All students should be involved, and students should not leave until the room is in an acceptable condition.

Parent Helpers

Big thank-you to this week's helpers:

Laura B & Vely S (TB)
TBA (ICB)
Dave C (SCB Mon)
Freya L & TBA (SCB Thurs)

PHPS Band Committee

phpsband@gmail.com

www.phpspandc.org.au/band/

Main Ensemble

Rehearsals for Term 3: 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 Carole H

FOIM Parent Helper today is Carole H (Thank you Carole!)

The Term 3 Roster Is Open

A gentle reminder that the String Ensemble can't run without help from the parents so please click on the link below and sign up to be a parent helper this term.

String Ensemble Roster 2022

FYI..Here is a LINK to the parent helper responsibilities.

Keep an eye on the newsletter, WhatsApp and emails for further string communications.

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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