Pennant Hills Public School eNewsletter

Celebration of Learning

Yesterday saw our school return to Pennant Hills High School for our annual Celebration of Learning. Despite an awkwardly timed storm, everything ran smoothly and all students were acknowledged for their efforts this year. Congratulations to those students who received an award, you have worked very hard and deserve to be proud of your efforts. Thank you to Mrs Griffith for your coordination of the event, Ms Stevens, Ms Schmidt and Mrs Krivohlavy for your organisation and time in ensuring everything ran smoothly. Thank you to all the teachers who braved the weather with their classes and to all the families who were able to come along and celebrate a great year.

Year 6 Farewell

Oh what a night! Our Year 6 students had an absolute blast at the Year 6 Farewell last night. A huge thank you must go to Mrs Geisker for leading the Year 6 Farewell parent committee and ensuring a brilliant night was had for our students. Thank you to all the parents who assisted in many ways; creating decorations, spending hours putting up the decorations and setting up the hall, taking down the decorations, organising treat bags, organising dinner (thank you Jimmy’s Smash Burgers!) and all of the pre-planning that took place including a neon art night and fundraising events. It was truly wonderful to see the students so happy.

Christmas Charity

THANK YOU! From all the Children and staff at Westmead Children’s Hospital for your generous donations to our Christmas Toy Appeal. The lady who I dropped the donations off to was astounded at the number of new toys, books and gift cards that were donated – a whole boot load! We have such an amazing community here and can not thank you enough for your generosity after what has been a difficult year for many.

Year 2 – Year 3 transition

A few weeks ago our Year 2 students spent some time up on the 3-6 site with the Year 3 students talking all things transition. They had many questions about what life would be like ‘on the other side/site’ and our Year 3 students were keen to be the experts. These transition sessions assist in the continuity of learning and engagement for our students and assist in easing any anxiety around moving to the other site.

Movie Day

All students are lucky enough to be attending a movie day today at Castle Hill cinemas. One of the many extra fun activities that happen at this time of year!

Kind Regards

Kate Wasson

Deputy Principal

Year 6 End of Year Dates

Friday 16 December: Year 6 Graduation Assembly – 10:00am
Friday 16 December: Year 6 clap out and bell ringing – 2:30pm

Kind Regards

Melissa Griffith

Relieving Deputy Principal

Lost Property - LAST CHANCE!

Any items left uncollected on the last day of school, Friday 16 December, will be donated or disposed of.

If you recognise any of the items photographed below, please visit the respective office to collect them.

Named lost property can be located at the:

K-2 Site: on the old verandah
3-6 Site: in the Year 5 corridor

K - 2 Office

3-6 Office

Mrs Klimoski

Student Administration Manager

2B - Lachlan G, William A

3B - Jade T, Parker P, Theo B, Ashley H, Millie V, Kieran H, Clara D, Rina B

3D - April F, Chloe C, Emma C, Gwen E, Sunnee G, Blake K, Dan H, Elena F

3H - Jacinta I, Audrey W, Letitia J, Emma K, Sid D, Maddie P

4B - Arin S, Austin L, Chloe H, Tanvi D, Ethan C, Lucas B, Zach C

4F - Aryan D, Jayne K, Liam T, Kaiden T, Shion R, Zanna P

Overdue Library Books

Many thanks to all those students who have searched “far and wide” and finally found their library books.

The last overdue book notices for 2022 will be issued this week, so please continue looking for these books over the Christmas holidays. If your child attends BASC it is always advisable to check there too. Our school library books can be recognised by the “Pennant Hills Public School” barcode label which is located on the front cover.

If your child receives an overdue notice and you cannot find the book, please let me know so we can double-check the shelves.

Did you know that PHPS students can borrow eBooks and Audiobooks?

Our library subscribes to the Wheelers ePlatform which allows students to borrow eBooks and Audiobooks.

Using a device via the ePlatform app or through a web browser, students have access to a digital library which has a collection of over 2000 books. eBooks and Audiobooks can be easily borrowed and are returned automatically.

This video explains how simple it is to download the ePlatform app. Alternatively, our school’s eLibrary can be accessed via this link http://pennanthil.eplatform.co/ or the Oliver school library website which is accessed via the DoE student portal.

The students use their school username and password to sign into our school’s ePlatform. They can borrow up to two books at a time for a two week period. Please note that Wheelers set these borrowing rules not the school.

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and enjoy some great holiday reading too!

Ms Davis

Teacher Librarian

NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge

Congratulations to the 441 students who successfully completed the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge.

This year, 50 students will be receiving a gold certificate which acknowledges their fourth year of participation, and 28 students will be receiving a platinum certificate which acknowledges their seventh year of participation.

Certificates will be presented to the students this week.

Ms Davis and Mrs Holdway

PRC Coordinators

Thank you to those people who entered their possum designs. We have 5 finalists.

Please click on the link below to vote for your favourite design: https://forms.gle/ct3EGaf8EkVKW4m46

Mrs Buttrey

Classroom Teacher

Congratulations to the following Stage 3 students who have completed the SPECTRA Science program for 2022.

Each of these students has completed a minimum of 7 different tasks requiring them to engage with a range of working scientifically, research, design and production skills within a specific field of science. The results of their work have been shared in our SPECTRA Google Classroom and demonstrated a commendable level of expertise, detail and quality.

They will be presented with their award certificate this week.

Sophie W - Home Chemistry
Raiyan A - Aeronautics
Nikolai M - Active Earth
Mathieu C - Chemistry
Elijah F - Active Earth
Hazel B - Toys, Tools and Machines
Jackson W - Home Chemistry
Kaya G - Plants
Lachlan C - Aeronautics
Chrissie C - Chemistry
Angus W - Home Chemistry
Anthony L - Weather and Air

Thank you to all our SPECTRA Scientists who participated in the program and contributed to the success of our Open Day during National Science Week.

Keep asking questions, being curious and thinking creatively!

Mrs Macnaughtan

SPECTRA Coordinator

We were Spectacular!

Don't forget to watch the Broadcast of the 2022 Schools Spectacular.

This coming Saturday night, 17 December, at 7 pm on Channel 7. (Will probably be available later on on-demand too).

Check the details below to pass the information to your friends and family interstate - to show the how wonderful public schools are in New South Wales.

Ms Stevens

Music, Drama and Choir Teacher

President’s Message

Hi All

2022 has been another great year for our school and community, as we transitioned back to almost normal school activities.

This has demonstrated again that one of Pennant Hills Public School's strengths is how the families, community and the school work in partnership to get the best possible outcomes for our children.

On behalf of the P&C, I'd like to thank all of the teachers and staff for their hard work throughout the year. I'd also like to thank all the parents and community who volunteered and donated throughout 2022.

Finally, I'd like to thank the students and families who are leaving the school this year and wish you all the best for the future.

Have a great summer break and we’re looking forward to 2023.

PS - fingers crossed for Obstacool later this week!

Luke Whenman

P&C President

pandcpresident@gmail.com

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Thank you all for a wonderful year!! We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break. Best wishes to all the fabulous Year 6's. We will miss you guys!

Apple Crumble will be back at 3-6 on Friday.

HELP NEEDED for the following times this week please:

RECESS: 3-6 only: 11-11.45am FRIDAY.

LUNCH: Both sites: 1-1.45pm THURSDAY and FRIDAY at 3-6. WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY for K-2.

All volunteers need a current “ Working With Children Check” which can be obtained through Service NSW.

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

The Uniform Shop would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Out last day for 2022 will be Wednesday, 14 December. A limited number of appointment times are still available if you need any last-minute items this year.

Year 6 Sports Shirts

The ordering deadline has been extended until 5PM THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER for the 2023 Year 6 sports shirts/polo.

Please order ASAP on Flexischools as there will be no orders available after this date.

Opening Times 2023

We will be continuing to be opening by appointment only in 2023 and all available times will be available on our appointment booking site up to 3 weeks in advance.

Appointments will be available from Monday 30 January, however we encourage you to order online where possible to avoid delays in receiving your items in the busy back to school period.

All Flexischools orders placed during the school holidays will be require an appointment to be picked up at the start of the 2023 school year. Please refer to the P&C website for additional updates http://www.phpspandc.org.au/uniform-shop/

Appointments

Please click or scan the QR Code below to make an appointment, you will be redirected to our square booking site.
Pease select the appropriate appointment type for your visit:
- Standard appointment times are in individual 5-minute increments.
- Double appointment times are in individual 10-minute increments
- Flexischools Pickup are for picking up orders placed during school holidays
- New Student or Kindy Appointments are for new students to the school with additional time to go through the full uniform requirements.
Appointments are at the uniform shop located on the 3-6 campus

CLICK HERE FOR UNIFORM SHOP APPOINTMENTS

Janine Sherlock

Uniform Shop Manager

phpsuniformshop@gmail.com

Last Main Ensemble Rehearsal

For Term 4 2022: IS THIS AFTERNOON 3:30pm-4:30ish in school hall K-2 site

Main Ensemble Parent Helper today is Claire Smith & Christine Lee

Last Intro to Strings Class

INTRO TO STRING PROGRAM FOR TERM 4: KC Classroom | WEDNESDAY morning 7:45am-8:45am.

Thank you to all the parent helpers term - your support is VERY much appreciated.

String Events For The Remainder of Term 4, 2022

Week 10

Main Ensemble Rehearsal - Tuesday 13 December, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Intro to Strings - Wednesday 14 December, 7:45am - 8:45am
"End of Year Concert" Christmas Carols - Thursday 15 December - the bands and strings group to showcase what they've learned throughout the year.

Wishing you all and all those close to you a joyous holiday season and new year filled with joy, happiness and hope.