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Department of Education’s Every Day Matters 2024 School Attendance Campaign

In 2024 the Department of Education and Pennant Hills Public School are focussing on promoting the benefits of regular school attendance for students.

Time with friends, assignments, an important math lesson or getting picked for a sports team – we don’t want any one of our students missing out. Days missed here and there add up.

With regular school attendance your child will have the best opportunity to learn and improve their wellbeing. We are here to support your child to be ready and engaged for school. Please contact us if you need any assistance with your child’s attendance.

Visit the Every Day Matters webpage for more information and resources. - https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/schooling-initiatives/every-day-matters

A reminder that planned travel should only be taken during school holidays and students should be at school every day during school term, right from beginning to end.

Missing a day here or there may not seem like much, but absences add up. Every day matters and we are here to support all students in attending and engaging with their learning every day of the term.

What you can do…practical tips

Building positive attendance habits

You can help build positive attendance habits by: 

helping your child learn the importance of punctuality and routine
making sure your child arrives on time from the start of the school day, ready to take part 
reducing disruption to learning where you can, by planning any necessary appointments outside of school time 
contacting the school to explain any absences (within 7 days of the first day of any absence) 
making sure any holidays or medical appointments are taken outside school hours
working with us to encourage and support regular attendance

Harmony Week

This week is Harmony Week. Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. This Thursday the school will celebrate Harmony Day. More information about this event can be found later in the Newsletter.

Warm Regards

Alison Filipic

Principal

3/4R – Perimeter

3/4R have been investigating the concept of length through the perimeter of 2D shapes. A wonderful hands-on lesson, full of engagement!

Year 2 – Living Things (Science)

Year 2 are studying living things in science. Our current lessons are focusing on the life cycle of plants. Last week, we planted Bean seeds and a week later we are seeing growth! Its very exciting as we record our observations!

#Book work by Zahra T.

Stage 3 drawing club

Last week was our first Stage 3 Lunchtime Drawing Club. Thank you Owen in 6M for the great suggestion! We had a lot of fun learning some anime basics! Stage 3 Lunchtime Drawing Club occurs every Tuesday after eating time in the old computer lab. We hope to see you there!

NAPLAN finishes

Today the majority of our students in Year 3 and Year 5 completed their last NAPLAN test – Numeracy. Students who were absent during the tests but have since returned will complete make-up tests. All students tried their best and we appreciate the support of our families in ensuring stress levels remained low. NAPLAN is just one source of information for us as a school, as always the classroom teacher is the best person to talk to about your child’s progress.

Thank you to the staff and students on the 3-6 site for accommodating the NAPLAN assessments.

Kind Regards

Kate Wasson

Deputy Principal

We hope you have a lovely week!

Burumin Award Winners

1. Lucy K - (5M) - Aspire

2. Aroon M - (5M) - Responsible

3. David H - (4M) - Respectful

Pem the Possum Class Winner

This week the class that displayed our school values at assembly was 5M.

They will have Pem in the class for the next fortnight. Congratulations!!

RESPECT

RESPONSIBLE

ASPIRE

3C

Navya D

Will G

Emily P

Elizaveta V

Jordan S

Isabelle S

3M

Jack M

Savannah C

Viraj G

Daniel H

Viar N

Elliott K

Sashenka F

Lekhana M

Gemma Q

3/4R

Joanna A

Reeti G

Julien T

Siara D

Angus C

Liam Z

4D

Aliya A

Maggie R

Kay W

Chloe H

Edwin R

Kaleiya S

4M

Chloe J

Jordan H

Keyan P

Lachlan N

Hannah C

JP C

5B

Alex A

Myat T

Sunnee G

William P

Amy M

Max C

5M

Leonardo D

Lilijana M

Aiden Sajan T

Isla B

Hayden T

Emma C

5N

Emma K

Zane S

Christian Z

Letitia J

Emily L

Johan A

6I

Gabi I

Arin S

Isabella N

Nicole M

Josh F

Abi W

6M

Akshaj J

Isaac L

Megan N

Jade Z

Lara B

Adam C

6O

Willow H

Ari K

Ava N

Ezekiel M

Aryan D

Gemma D

Library Awards

Helia J - 3C

Gabi M- 6I

Lucy K - 5M

Kieran H - 5M

Noa S - 4D

Amelia K - 6O

Stage 2

Last Friday 15 March, Stage 2 played Cherrybrook Primary School

Tee Ball

Boys: DRAW 4-4

Girls: CPS defeated PH 4-2

League Tag

Boys: CPS defeated PH 8-2

Girls: PH defeated CPS 6-2

To view the Summer draw click here

Miss Dy and Mrs Cumming

Stage 2 Interschool Sport Coordinators

Stage 3

Last Friday 15 March, Stage 3 played Thornleigh West Primary School

Softball

Boys: DRAW 8-8

Girls: PH defeated TWPS 17-1

League Tag

Boys: TWPS defeated PH 10-4

Girls: PH defeated TWPS 6-5

To view the Summer draw click here

Mrs Nelson and Miss Ings
Stage 3 Interschool Sport Coordinators

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

Congratulations to our Semester 1 Library Monitors. We have had a great start to the year with 21 monitors and 2 students on the reserve list for Semester 2.

The students continue to read books to add to their Premier’s Reading Challenge. Keep looking in the library for new books each week.

Happy Reading.

Mrs Griffith

Teacher Librarian

Winter Uniforms

Winter Uniforms will be worn in Terms 2 & 3, it’s a perfect time to check if you need to get the next size up or additional items for your child. Winter Uniforms will be available for purchase from next week Monday 25March. You can already purchase pre-loved winter items on Flexischools, or in-store from the $5 second-hand buckets (via appointment).

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

Order on Flexischools via the “SHOP”. If the “SHOP” icon doesn’t appear on your page, you may need to refresh your browser or pull down the screen for mobile devices.

Currently, all uniform orders will need to be placed by 5pm on Sundays prior to the delivery date.
Your order will be delivered on Tuesdays 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 or Uniform Brochure 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 K-2 Hall IS THIS AFTERNOON 3:30pm-4:30pm

FOLLOWED BY FOIM K-2 HALL 4:40pm-5:20pm

Main Ensemble & FOIM Parent is Young Hee Kim – Thankyou!

! PARENT ROSTER LINK IS BELOW. We still need parent help for TERM 1, WEEK 10 NEEDS - please filled in ASAP.

PARENT HELPER RESPONISIBILITIES It is a school requirement that there is a parent helper for all rehearsals. In the event we have no parent helper, we will have no choice but to cancel the rehearsal. We realise everyone is busy and have commitments (work or otherwise), however with planning in advance – if everyone pitches in then each family will only be required to help out less than once per term. If you have availability to help on a particular afternoon – and there is already a parent helper in the roster, please contact that parent and request to swap. Link for further details: STRING ENSEMBLE PARENT HELPER DUTY

ENSEMBLE PARENT ROSTER LINK - TERM 1 - TERM 4 2024

PHPS Music CAMP 2024!!

Bookings will open on Trybooking on Wednesday 20th March and be open until Friday 12 April (AND this year, Paypal -pay-by Instalments will be available so payments can be made in 4 parts, over 8 weeks). We are just awaiting school to load up the permission note onto School Bytes and finalise a few more components before the bookings go live!

Any official music camp questions should go to phpsmusiccamp@gmail.com - Band, String and the Music Camp emails have been cc'ed in here as well for easy convenience.

Calling any new string players to the Main ensemble…

If you are a new student to the PHPS and play a string instrument – we would love to hear from you.

We have string ensemble of approximately 12 players and welcome new members that have been learning from a private tutor for at least 3 months and have some competency in reading music. Main ensemble is open to children in years 1-6. Please contact us by registering through the registration form link below or by emailing phpsstrings@gmail.com

REGO 2024 LINK: https://forms.gle/hQhDwQ9JdpVmhfar5

If your child is interested in learning a string instrument and would like to come along to see what is all about, please contact our friendly Committee friendly to arrange to bring your child to a rehearsal.

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