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- PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
- A MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
- THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
- MERIT AWARDS
- LIBRARY NEWS
- HILLS PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
- FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST
- ATHLETICS RESULTS
- PENNANT HILLS PUBLIC ART SHOW
- 1-2-3 MAGIC EMOTION COACHING PARENT COURSE
- PSSA SCOREBOARD
- P&C PRESIDENT
- BAND NEWS
- STRINGS NEWS
- SRE AND ETHICS
- CANTEEN
- UNIFORM SHOP
- COMMUNITY NEWS
Zone Athletics Carnival
Last Wednesday approximately 40 students represented our school at the Beecroft Zone PSSA Field Events carnival. They were all a credit to our school with their efforts and behaviour. Mrs Castro Gonzalez has listed the reults later in the newsletter of the student achievements and we are fortunate to have a few students progressing to the next level. This Wednesday sees the Track Events carnival for Beecroft Zone. Mrs Castro Gonzalez, Mr Byrant and myself will be attending the carnival in an official capacity on the day. Best of luck to those students competing and thank you to the many parents who attended on the day to support the students.
Science Week -Spectra
Mrs Macnaughtan arranged a spectacular display for Science Week. Students from PHPS displayed their Spectra projects in the hall between 11am-1:45pm for all students across the school to have a look. I know the students involved are very excited to be able to show their passion for Science to other students at the school. Mrs Macnaughtan has also arranged for students from Pennant Hills High School to come and display some of their Science work for our students. This promises to be a great day and I thank Mrs Macnaughtan for all her organisation and PHHS for supporting Science Week at PHPS.
Great Book Swap
Each year our school holds a ‘Great Book Swap’. This initiative comes from the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) and is a fundraiser to supply Indigenous students in remote communities with much needed resources. Having previously been on the Board of the ILF I know first-hand the amazing impact this simple initiative has on these communities. Thank you to Mrs Davis and Ms Campbell for their organisation, and to all the students who have brought in books or who are going to make a purchase.
Book Week Parade
Tomorrow is the student’s opportunity to dress up as their favourite super hero or book character. Reading is the door to learning and as such, it is important to embrace it and acknowledge the enjoyment reading can provide. We will be having a short ‘parade’ just after recess so please feel free to come along.
Disco
This Thursday’s Disco is one of the year 6 fundraising events for the year. The theme for the disco is the beach/Hawaiian, so come dressed accordingly. Many thanks to Mr Bryant and Mrs Griffith for their organisation of what promises to be a wonderful night. The money raised from the Year 6 events this year is going towards a mural on the brickwork outside the current Kindergarten rooms. The students are very excited about it and will be involved every step of the way.
Pennant Hills High School
As mentioned earlier in my section we are forming some very beneficial ties with Pennnant Hills High School. Students from the high school are coming down to support our Science Week and Spectra presentations, which is fantastic. Students from PHPS in years 1-6 will be visiting the high school to look at their Art Show this week. The artworks are created by students at the high school, with many of the artworks being submitted as part of the HSC process. On Friday stage 2 students will be attending the high school to be taught some new sports by year 10 students as part of their course work. Many thanks to Mr Ross Warren for supporting these initiatives, which are certainly beneficial to both schools.
Staff Update
Miss Anna Pinnuck starts at our wonderful school next Monday as a permanent teacher at our school. Miss Pinnuck was successful through the Merit selection process that I conducted last term. She is very excited to be working at our school and cannot wait to start. As you would be aware, Mrs Krivohlavy had a fall a little while ago and she has been advised that she will not be returning to work this term. Miss Pinnuck will fill in for Mrs Krivohlavy as the school’s EAL/D teacher in the meantime. When Miss Pinnuck starts next week she will spend her first few days getting to know the program and working with Mrs Judge, our other EAL/D teacher to ensure she best supports our students. I thank you in advance for your understanding with this situation. Unfortunately, like most schools in our area we are finding it challenging to find casuals for Sick Leave on a day-to-day basis.
Enrolment Policy
There has been some small changes to the Enrolment Policy for the NSW Department of Education. Please click the link below to assist you with these changes. If you have any questions about your personal circumstances please feel free to contact me to discuss your individual situation.
Kind Regards
Mr Matt Pinchbeck
Principal
PRINCIPAL'S AWARDS
K-2:
3-6 Yuna S, Allan Z, Stephanie L, Isaiah M, Mary, P, Myrah C, Vivian J, Lauren G, Karlos W, Sophie M, Charlotte E, Bryan L, Angus M, Anais G, Isabel Q, Becky L
Teacher Professional Learning
As lifelong learners ourselves, we partake in professional learning on a weekly basis to ensure that we are equipped with the skills and most up-to-date knowledge of teaching practice. This is to ensure we are providing the best environments, opportunities and support to our students.
Last week we had the wonderful Eddie Woo with us for an extended twilight session. We were so inspired by his presentation and are taking this eager engagement to our classrooms. Thank you Eddie for sharing your expertise and thank you Mr Pinchbeck for organising such an inspiring evening.
Maker Night
Well, what a wonderful evening! I am so proud to have been a part of this annual event and to have witnessed the level of engagement of over 100 families, working together to create one of fourteen possible robots. We had so many in attendance that we had to create an ‘overflow’ room! The task at hand seemed overwhelming to start, but the kids and their families showed great resilience in working through to create a robot of their own. We hope you are enjoying your robot kits at home!
A special thank you to our expert helpers; Chris M, Brett G, Duncan M, Jahan M, Kiran M, Dayan M, Morgan W, Densie W and Damon M for your wonderful assistance throughout the evening. Chris K and the P & C for putting on the BBQ and to the staff; Ms Ashelford, Mr Thompson, Ms Stevens, Ms Parras, Mrs Coventry, Mrs Reid, Mrs Castro Gonzalez, Mr Bryant, Mrs Griffith and Mr Pinchbeck for taking time out of your lives and spending the evening with us.
Kind Regards
Mrs Kate Wasson
Deputy Principal
6G - Ryan C, Alannah G, Josiah C
5A - Chloe K, Orlando L, Claudia T
5F - Jasmine O, Will A, Jasmitha K, Zoe G
5G - Chloe T, Yuto A, Zoya K
4C - Benji M, Ava N, Kate A, Klarissa C, Eve K
4M - Hafsa M, Oscar L, Flinn S, Mary P, Alex B
4T - Zach B, Jordan M, Jimmy W, Ronan S, Zoe C
3B - Anie A, Jackson W, Anthony L
3H - Callum D, Annabelle R, Rishita S, Allan Z, Lachlan O
3R - Alex P, Anaiah B, Alex P, Mathieu C
LIBRARY - Liam C, Zoe C, Emily S, Chloe K, James C
COMPUTERS - Isabella P, Lucas P, James C, Renee C, Abbey F, Maya K, Alex P, Brooke J, Lauren G
The Great Book Swap
Once again, Pennant Hills Public School students displayed their generosity and enthusiasm to make today’s “Great Book Swap” an outstanding success. On both sites there was a real “swapping” buzz in the air as students meticulously browsed through a great range of books. If there are still books remaining on both sites at the end of the day students will be able to purchase books tomorrow.
Many thanks to all those students who donated a pre-loved book for the swap. This year our target is to raise $1000 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF). If you would like to support the event further, you can still make an online donation to the school’s fundraising page .
Many thanks for all the support that was provided to make this fundraising event for the ILF not only fun, but successful too. It is indeed a great way to celebrate Book Week.
Ms Gai Davis, Ms Meg Campbell, Miss Bridget Dwyer and Mr Murray Thompson
Coordinating teachers
Ms Gai Davis
Teacher / Librarian
Congratulations to all of our 3-6 class finalists who competed in our in-school public speaking finals on Tuesday 13August 2019.
Year 3- Lachlan C, Mia H, Tahlia C, Annabelle R, Charlotte P, Callum D
Year 4- Flinn S, Ayaana S, Alex B, Alexis Q, Liam P and Charlie L
Year 5- Kirrily S, Karlos W, Chloe K, Anna D, Charlotte E and Jess P
Year 6- Alannah G, Anais G, Josiah C and Amelie S
One student from each grade was selected to compete in the Hills Network Public Speaking Finals at Dural Public School on Tuesday 10 September 2019. In this competition, students will compete against other schools from our region. In both the school competition and the inter-school finals, judges are scoring students on a range of areas including exploration and development of ideas, content, sequence, timing, voice projection, performance and presentation.
The winners of this year’s competition were Tahlia C, Alexis Q, Kirrily S and Josiah C. Good luck at the final!
Mrs Amy Ford
Dad's and carers, along with your children are most welcome to join us for breakfast on Friday 30th August under the school HOLA, from 7.30 am. To assist with catering, please return your note to your child's class teacher, by Friday 23rd August.
Hope to see you there!
The final round of PSSA Winter competition! Pennant Hills PS v Roselea PS
Soccer
A - PH def R 6-0
B - PH def R 2-1
Netball
A - PH def R 29-5
B - PH def R 8-6
Well done on a great season.
Mr Mark Bryant
PSSA Coordinator
Maker Night
What a lovely way to celebrate Science Week with over a hundred families coming together to enjoy an evening of creating robots! Big thank you to all the teachers for their hard work on the night, and we couldn’t have done it without all our parent and teenage helpers: Chris M, Brett G, Duncan Mc, Damon M, Christine K, Nero K, Dayan Mc, Dan S, Rosemary, Jahan Mc, Elke S, Chiara G and all our other floating helpers.
(Photos used with permission.)
Annual Strings Soiree
Please join us on Saturday 24th August to see our young Strings players perform solos and group items in a relaxed gathering of friends and family. Everyone is welcome.
THE GREEN TEAM
Green events happening locally:
22 August 7-9pm - screening of ‘Food Fighter’ the story of OzHarvest and the fight against food waste, Hornsby Event Cinemas
8 September 2-4pm - Let’s talk waste! Workshop, Beecroft Scout Hall - meet locals and share tips for reducing waste
12 September 6:30pm - meet local students striking for climate action at Hornsby Library
16 September - Hornsby Council considering declaring a climate emergency. The public are always welcome to attend Council and this session is a particularly important one for climate action.
Term 3 Working Bee
The next working bee will be held this Sunday 25th August 1-3pm at the Primary 3-6 site.
Please bring any hand tools like wheelbarrows, rakes and gloves if you can! See you there.
Canteen Helpers!
To everyone else who is connected to the school. If you can spare a couple of hours during a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and knows how to make a sandwich, please come and help out in the canteen. It’s not hard but so very rewarding and your kids will love seeing you there! There’s no special training or tricks, it’s as easy as making a sandwich at home, come and try it, guaranteed you’ll get hooked on the kids enthusiasm! Many hands make light work!
P&C Calendar
- P&C Meeting will be held in the school hall on Tuesday 3rd September from 7.30pm
- UR Strong Workshop Tuesday 24th September 6pm-7.30pm. Details coming next week.
- Save The Date - The Fathering Project camp at Crosslands in Galston 18/19 October.
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
Visit the P&C website for P&C news, calendar dates & other helpful information http://www.phpspandc.org.au/
Andrew Passé-de Silva
P&C President
0410653878
- Outstanding performances by all the bands has left audience speechless.
- TB, ICB and SCB have been presented with silver awards for their brilliant performances at ASBOF last Sunday.
- Congratulations to all the band students for their proficient performance.
- Special thanks to the conductors Rose F and Dave O for conducting the bands.
- Also thanking Elizabeth G, Petr, Angela and Nee for coordinating the event so well.
- Upcoming Performances:
- North Shore Public School Band Festival
- TB on 7th September
- ICB on 8th September
- Please check our website for more information http://www.phpspandc.org.au/band
- North Shore Public School Band Festival
The Band Committee
Our String Soiree is on this Saturday! The concert is open to all, so if you are interested in the string program, or know someone performing, please come along and support our your string players
Where: K-2 Hall, Pennant Hills Public
To sign up, please follow this link:
https://phps.doodle.com/poll/cy68d5dkuw3bvufm
http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/parent-helpers/
Senior Ensemble - Thursday, 22nd August, Lunch time.
Full Ensemble - Monday, 26th August, 7:35am. Parent helper is Ying.
Registrations for new members are open all year round.
You can register online here: https://goo.gl/forms/qYT2tLYQhdUvuslF3
If you'd like more information about learning to play the violin, viola, cello or double bass, please contact us, via email, or come and chat to one of the committee members at one of our performances.
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Ethics classes at Pennant Hills Public School
Dear Parents and Carers,
Could you be an ethics teacher for our school?
We are always seeking volunteers to ensure we give our students the best possible Ethics experience.
Ethics teachers receive full training by Primary Ethics, the not-for-profit organisation approved to design curriculum and training for the ethics program. Training consists of a two day workshop and short online modules. Lesson materials are provided. Suitable volunteers have an interest in children’s education and development of critical thinking skills and must be available on Wednesday mornings each week.
In ethics classes, children learn how to think logically, disagree respectfully and support their arguments with evidence, rather than act according to blind habit or peer pressure.
Children discuss topic such as:
-imagining how others feel
-how do we treat living things?
-what is laziness?
-how do we disagree in a respectful way?
-fairness
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to our school, please visit www.primaryethics.com.au <and/or> contact Shelley Crowe on 0418 855 490 or shelley.ocallaghan@bigpond.com
Pusheen says “PLEASE READ”,
Roster
Here is the roster for this week. Please remember to sign in at the office of either site before starting your shift.
K -2 Site
Wednesday 21st August – Catherine H. Need one more please.
Thursday 22nd August – Alicia, Ange.
Friday 23rd August – Melanie, Tatiana.
3-6 Site
Wednesday 21st August – Zoey. Help needed 11am-1pm please.
Thursday22nd August – Vivian, Alicia.
Friday 23rd August – Narelle, Vicki, Christine K.
The canteen menu is undergoing some changes. Some of these changes are in preparation of submitting the menu for approval by the Healthy Kids Association. Some are to make things easier for our wonderful volunteers, especially new ones. Some are because of lack of volunteers, and others are to try and reduce the amount of plastic we use. Please bear with us while we work to get it right.
Please remember to click on the PSSA ALERT when ordering if your stage 3 child does PSSA sport.
Thank you to everyone who has responded to our calls for help. We are very grateful for you all.
There are still some gaps in the roster, making those days quite frantic and stressful. If you have any spare time on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, and would like to help at either K-2 or 3-6, I would love to hear from you.
We had some free samples of warm APPLE CRUMBLE with CUSTARD on Friday at the primary canteen. It was a hit!! It will be available this Friday at recess for $1.50 (the portions will be bigger).
Thanks, Heather
choccienow@gmail.com
Heather Tyler
0425 274 681
Kindergarten T-Towels
Kindergarten parents please note that orders for the commemorative t-towels are due Friday 30 August. The t-towels can be ordered via Flexischools, but prices will include the Flexischools’ surcharge.
Zip Jackets
Please note that the summer indent order of zip jackets has arrived and all sizes are now back in stock and available for sale.
Dr Shoe
This term Dr Shoe will be attending the Uniform Shop on Thursday 29 August from 3.00pm – 3.45pm. 15% of all sales are donated to the P&C. Alternatively Dr Shoe can be contacted direct on 0414912838 to arrange a home fitting.
Ordering Uniforms
Uniforms can be ordered by attending the Uniform Shop during opening hours, or alternatively an order form can be completed and together with payment of cash, cheque or card details handed in at either office. Orders will be filled and then delivered to the children’s classes. A combined pricelist and order form can be downloaded from the school website by following the links to Our School and What We Offer. Uniforms can also be ordered online through Flexischools, however prices will include the Flexischools’ surcharge.
Please note that uniform orders cannot be paid via the school online payment service.
Hours
Monday and Tuesday 8:45am – 10:45am
Thursday 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Order forms are available on the school website by following the link: https://pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/p/pennanthil-p/about-our-school/Updated_New_Design_Order_Form_and_Price_List_Term_3.pdf
Alison Parker
Uniform Shop Manager
   In August, our weekly tips aim to inspire and equip new dads. This week, we are taking a look at the importance of strong interaction and play with newborns.
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Hornsby Relay For Life is a 24 hour family festival for people of all ages and abilities with a full program of live entertainment, moving ceremonies, kids activities, food and much more. Teams register and take turns to walk, run or jog, relay style, with the aim to keep at least one team member on the track for the entire 24 hours. Teams fundraise to provide vital support for Cancer Council NSW research, programs, prevention and support services. This year we have a theme for our Relay which is “On the Screens” and we aim to have at least 500 participants.
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