Pennant Hills Public School eNewsletter

Farewell and Performance Assembly

Please join us in farewelling Mr Pinchbeck, saying happy retirement to Ms Maddison and Ms Geary and enjoying a fabulous Performance Assembly tomorrow afternoon at 2pm in the hall.

We look forward to seeing you then!

Book Character Parade

We had the most wonderful Book Character Parade to celebrate Book Week last week! Thank you to all of the families who went to such an effort, supporting the students in their fabulous costumes and having discussions around quality, rich literature! Our staff got amongst it too – can you guess who they all were? Thank you to Ms Davis for her organisation, Mr Arnold for being DJ and Mrs Mackay for the setup and playlist creation.

You all looked amazing students; it is delightful to see such a love of literature exposed!

Father’s Day Breakfast

Please come along to our Father’s Day Breakfast on Friday morning. We would love to celebrate this day with all of the special Dads, Grandads and special male figures in our students' lives. We look forward to seeing you there!

There are more details about the breakfast further along in the newsletter.

Kind Regards

Kate Wasson

Relieving Principal

Hills Dance Spectacular

On Sunday our four Dance Troupes competed at the Hills Dance Spectacular. All troupes placed, which is a true testament to their hard work and commitment. Thank you to our wonderful dance teacher – Mr Arnold and 4 teaching staff, Miss Griggs, Miss Maitland, Mrs Erdmanis and Mrs Aranibia who gave up their Sunday to supervise our amazing students.

Year 2: second place
Stage 2: highy commended
Boys: fourth place
Stage 3: highly commended

They have made us extremely proud with their exceptional performances and dedication throughout the year.

We would like to thank all parents/carers for your continued support with the early morning rehearsals, late nights and weekend performances.

Jeans for Geans Day

1 in 20 kids face a birth defect or genetic disease

Kids just want to be kids, but instead of playing sports with their friends or catching butterflies on a sunny day, kids with genetic diseases are getting liver transplants, taking dozens of medications, or getting their next dose of chemotherapy. It shouldn’t be this way. By donating through Jeans for Genes, Pennant Hills students help the scientists at Children’s Medical research Institute find cures, so these kids can go back to being kids. We raised approximately $500, well done PHPS students.

Around the School

4P Creating Human Triangles in Mathematics

Teddy Hard at Work

Kind Regards

Melissa Griffith

Relieving Deputy Principal

Thank you to everyone who attended the English and Maths Parent Information Evening. We apologise that we were not able to provide a recording for the session, however the slides from the evening are available via these links

· Introduction and English

· Maths

We are also happy to answer any questions you may have, please email the school:

pennanthil-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

If you did attend, we would really appreciate your time and providing us with some feedback.

A number of questions have already been asked, and each week we will be answering some of these questions in forthcoming newsletters.

Mrs Hobbs

Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction

Mrs Klimoski

Student Administration Manager

Burumin Award Winners

1. Emily B (2B) - Respect

2. Isabelle S (2B) - Aspire

3. Harriet E (2T) - Respect

Respect

Responsible

Aspire

KE

Lester J

Clementine H

Dexter G

Lachlan W

Elena E

Isaac P

KK

Jo Jo R

Isabella C

Milena C

William M

Yassin M

KL

Nour S

Willow R

Chloe T

Luning Z

Chloe B

Royce L

KW

Sadie H

Martin C

Darcy P

Raiel T

Jerrica L

Isabella F

1K

Stephanie X

Nathan Z

Malaki S

Freya D

Tanvesh A

1P

Eva K

Lincoln P

Eva M

Blake Z

Winston S

Alice M

1Q

Naia R

Jono H

Malachi S

Vasiliki J

Andy C

Angela W

1/2C

Kianah J

Evana A

Gemma Q

Mayzin T

Obadiah R

Alexis E

2B

Jack M

Oliver R

Isabella M

Oliver C

2G

Oliver F

Zoe D

Marc M

Valentino D

Zahara M

Angus C

2T

Sophie H

Hugo P

Leroy I

Tanashvi G

Hamish G

Jonathan L

STAGE 2

Last week Pennant Hills PS played John Purchase PS.

Soccer

Girls: JP defeated PH 5-3

Boys: JP defeated PH 8-0

Netball

Boys: JP defeated PH 14-8

Girls: PH defeated JP 30-2

This week the PHPS Girls Stage 2 netball team will be competing in the grand final, 1st v 2nd. Parents are welcome to come watch the netball final. It is their last netball game for the year! The girls are playing at 10:30am 1v2 and the boys are playing at 11:25am 3v4. See you there!

Mrs Buchberger and Mrs Cumming

Stage 2 Interschool Sport Coordinators

STAGE 3

Last Friday saw the final round of winter competition with four wins from four games. The Girls Netball and Boys Soccer teams both finished the season in 4^th place, just one point behind a top-two finish. The Girls Soccer and Boys Netball teams finished in fifth place overall, from thirteen schools. An excellent result for our teams. Well done on a great season!

Netball

Boys PH defeated D 12-6

Girls: PH defeated D 25-17

Soccer

Girls: PH defeated D 4-0

Boys: PH defeated D 2-0

Mr Bryant and Ms Griggs
Stage 3 Interschool Sport Coordinators

For more information on zone sport click here or scan the QR code below

Book Character Parade

Last Thursday, our school was a hive of creativity as students were inspired to come dressed as their favourite book character. The students are to be congratulated for participating in this Book Week celebration and it was amazing seeing such a range of book characters walking around our school from the Minecraft Zombie to Sweetie May.

The parade was enjoyed by everyone, and such enthusiasm highlighted the joy that reading brings to our students.

Ms Davis

Teacher Librarian

Our Father's Day Breakfast is this Friday, 1 September.

Location: K-2 site, under the COLA
Time: 7:30am-8:45am

We looking forward to celebrating with you ?

We hope you all have a great Father's day on Sunday!

Mrs Buchberger

Classroom Teacher

SPECTRA Science blurb

SPECTRA Science blurb 39.46 MB

Mrs Macnaughtan

Classroom Teacher

Week 2 for Teddy! He is loving the days he is at school.

If you have any questions, concerns or comments - such as: allergies or fearful of dogs or love dogs or absolutely anything else - about Teddy being at school, please contact me via the school email or call the school on 9484 1134.

Please also note that although we may be having Teddy at school, unfortunately all other dogs and animals are not allowed.

Ms Schmidt

Learning & Support Teacher

Information Evening Tuesday 17 October 2023 @ 7pm

All parents/carers of students attending Pennant Hills Public School for Kindergarten in 2024 are welcome to attend this information session in the School Hall.

Kindergarten 2024 Orientation Sessions

Session 1 – Tuesday 24 October, 9:30am-11:00am
Session 2 – Tuesday 31 October, 9:30am-11:00am
Session 3 – Tuesday 7 November, 9:30am-11:00am
Session 4 – Tuesday 14 November, 9:30am-11:00am

Children MUST be enrolled at our school before attending these sessions.

Please see our office staff and complete online enrolment before the day of the first session.

Thank you.

Melissa Coventry

ES1 Assistant Principal

Sports and Co-Curricular Photos

Attached is list of all the photographs available here.

They can be viewed and ordered online at www.theschoolphotographer.com.au using the online order code 23S1473PRE49P

The photo prices are:

$18 each
2 for $34
3 for $46
4 for $58
5 for $70

Any additional photographs are $10 each. This discount is only available per family order.

The photos are available to be viewed and purchased online. Students can view the photographs displayed in the windows along the corridor near the library.

Volunteers needed for Art Show BBQ

The P&C will be running a BBQ at the Art Show on Saturday 9 September and we need help! If you can spare an hour to turn some sausages, please sign up at the following link:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GRFmVWq_HhqmFlRj5_B7ZumvF2tuNe7y3cXt3gLbDM/edit?usp=sharing or contact Liz at phppandc@gmail.com

Luke Whenman

P&C President

pandcpresident@gmail.com

This Week's Uniform Updates!

Pre-loved items – new items available in flexischools this week
Second-hand in-store items - make an appointment to inspect and purchase
Year 6 sports polo with class of 2023 - there are a few shirts available through flexischools, sizes and stocks are limited so be quick! (please note that these shirts were part of our order from earlier in the year if you are a new enrolment to year 6 your child's name may not have been included.)
School bags are back in stock
Summer uniforms will be open for purchasing in the coming weeks, however pre-loved summer uniforms are already open for purchase via flexischools

Pre-Loved & Second-Hand

The uniform shop gratefully accepts donations of second-hand items as all profits go towards supporting the school. We kindly request items are pre-washed and in good resale condition.

preloved – are items in very good condition and will only be available via online flexischools.
second-hand – if you cannot find what you are looking for in flexischools, you can book an appointment to inspect unsorted/unlisted items at the 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. (choose this for returns, exchange is sizes and simple purchases).
- Double appointment times are in individual 10-minute increments. (choose this for larger orders, second-hand purchases, new enrolments).
Appointments are at the uniform shop located on the 3-6 campus.

UNIFORM SHOP APPOINTMENTS

Flexischools Ordering

Currently, all uniform orders will need to be placed by 5pm on Sundays prior to the Thursday delivery date.
Orders will be delivered on Thursdays to your child’s classroom. Please allow 3-5 days from delivery date for your child to receive their order from their teacher.

If you have any queries regarding Uniforms, the school website will be the best place to look, and if you can’t find the information you need, please do not hesitate to e-mail the Uniform Shop at phpsuniformshop@gmail.com

Nicola Lee

Uniform Shop Manager

phpsuniformshop@gmail.com

Main Ensemble Rehearsal FOR TERM 3: K-2 Hall IS THIS AFTERNOON, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Senior Ensemble Rehearsal FOR TERM 3: K-2 Hall IS THIS AFTERNOON,
4:40pm-5:20pm

Main Ensemble Parent Helper today is Lyn
Senior Ensemble Parent Helper today is Jessie

Parent Roster for Term 3 - There are still places open for WEEK 9 & WEEK 10

Main Ensemble: and Senior Ensemble: rosters. Please get these filled in ASAP.

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

Intro to Strings

This program is half way through.. time has flown.

Here are some pictures of this morning’s lesson.

The students are thoroughly enjoying learning the basics of the string instruments as well as how to play together as a group. Well done kids!!

Also, a BIG thankyou to the amazing parent helpers – this programme would not run with out your support.

Performance Assembly / Farewell - Wednesday 30 August from 2pm

Performing Piece: Sky Suite. Please make sure your kid/s are practicing EVERY movement.

Best of luck kids!

Upcoming Strings Events For Term 3, 2023

Week 7

INTRO TO STRINGS - Tuesday 29 August, 7:45am - 8:45am
MAIN ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL - Tuesday 29 August, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SENIOR GROUP REHEARSAL - Tuesday 29 August, 4:40pm - 5:25pm
Performance Assembly / Farewell - Wednesday 30 August from 2pm

Week 8

INTRO TO STRINGS - Tuesday 5th September 7:45am - 8:45am
MAIN ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL - Tuesday 5th September 3:30pm - 4:30pm
SENIOR GROUP REHEARSAL - Tuesday 5th September 4:40pm - 5:25pm

Week 10 - LAST REHEARSAL FOR TERM 3 - Tuesday 19 September

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

NSW State Band Championships

This weekend the NSW Band Championships were held in Penrith at the Joan Sutherland performing arts centre.

2 of our students, Kaiden T & Alex Y from our senior concert band (as well as a couple of PHPS alumni, Quinn S 2022 & Oliver H 2019) competed with the Castle Hills RSL Youth Wind Orchestra, which is made up of students from year 5 up to 19 years of age, in the Open B grade Concert Band category. This is a category which adults with many years experience compete in. Their band played extremely well and managed to come away with a win in their category. An absolutely amazing achievement. Well done!

Spotlight on Instruments

Last week we started our "Spotlight on Instruments" section to help parents when thinking about selecting an instrument for their child. Last week we covered the Flute, you can read about that in last weeks newsletter. This week we have..... Clarinet (& Bass Clarinet)

The clarinet is a single-reed musical instrument in the woodwind family, with a cylindrical shape and a flared bell. It is held and played in a vertical orientation, and sound is produced when a reed on a mouthpiece vibrates to produce a sound wave inside the instrument's body. The sound is changed by covering and uncovering holes with the fingertips, and by pressing keys which open or close keys that cover circular tone holes. The pressure and position of the mouth on the reed, and intensity of the airstream, also affects the pitch, quality, and volume of the sound produced.The clarinet is the smallest of the reed based instruments. Whilst most children in grade 3 or above should have no issue with handling the clarinet, there are certain characteristics which may make it unsuitable for certain students. Because sounds are changed by covering holes with the fingertips, some students with very small fingertips may not be able to fully cover these holes.

The clarinet does use reeds to make the sounds. These are a “consumable” item, and they are quite fragile and prone to be easily damaged by young students. If they are chipped or cracked they will need to be replaced. A packet of 3 clarinet reeds is approximately $11-15.

The band program have clarinets for hire, or hire-to-buy, or a new reputable brand student model clarinet to purchase will cost around $700-900.

The bass clarinet is the bigger brother to the clarinet. It produces a lower sound, and is suitable for taller or older students due to its size. (https://youtu.be/i0uZj-x3p5s) The band program has a couple of these available for hire, but a new one will set you back at least $2800.

Parent Rosters For Term 3

SCB still need parent helpers for week 8, 9 & 10. Please get these filled in ASAP.

Link to the rosters is here:http://www.phpspandc.org.au/band/band-roster/

Instruction on how to fill in the new Framedate roster is also on that page. Use a green tick for yes, and an orange tick to be a backup. (Don't use the red X as it just confuses people).If unable to edit your line of helping dates in the framadate roaster link please just create a new entry with a slightly different name. ie YourName, then YourName-2, YourName-3 etc, to add a new line for new helping dates.

What To Be Practising

TB - You can play along to the following clips.Zap! & Frenzy which will be played at the the assembly this week. Plus Magpie Mayhem, Music Music Music, new song Arena of the Gladiators & finish Term 2 & 3 worksheets.
ICB, SCB & JB - may have received some new pieces to learn, please work on these, and get your GOLD worksheet signed off, especially if you're in year 6.

Events

Term 3
TB	Wednesday 30 August, 1:45pm	*Performance Assembly
ICB (NEW)	Wednesday 13 September, 1pm	Lunchtime concert on the HOLA
SCB	Saturday 16 September (pm)	NWPS Music By Moonlight

Term 4
SCB	Thursday 5 October, 6pm	*Intro to Music Night
All Bands	Sunday 29 October	Hornsby North Band Festival
TB, ICB		Hornsby Heights Bushland Fair
SCB, JB		St Josephs Hunters Hill Fair
SCB, JB		*CoL@PHHS
All Bands		Carols/End of Year Concert

Award Worksheets

We're just past the halfway point of Term 3, so Training and Intermediate bands really should have turned in their Term 1 & 2 worksheets, and be almost complete on their Term 3. If your tutor has not been signing off on their exercises please work with them to ensure they do so. If you're working on AMEB examinations instead please let us know so we can make note of it.

Year 6 students should be working toward having their GOLD worksheet signed off and handed in.

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 Helpers

A full list of parent helper duties is available here.

When walking the students, especially Training Band, back to the 3-6 site try to have them line up in pairs on the path to the side, count them twice, check with Rose head count. Tell the students to walk nicely and stick together on the walk & you should stop at the driveway, Weemala corner, school crossing at the 1st driveway at the big site to be recounted. If possible, have a parent front and end and discourage wandering. Once all accounted for you are free and thank you for helping.