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World Teachers' Day
Today at PHPS we celebrated World Teachers' Day. This day acknowledges the many and varied activities that teachers engage in to support the holistic development of every single child. Teachers organise, facilitate and attend many activities outside of their teaching responsibilities. This involvement does not come with any extra pay for the extra hours; it comes with the knowledge that they are providing students with opportunities and lifelong memories.
Thank you so much for the P&C for their support throughout the year and the effort they have gone to today to acknowledge the efforts of all the teachers. The morning tea that was put on for the teachers today was magnificent and the gift card is very much appreciated and valued. Thank you to all involved and please know that the teachers value the opportunities provided to your children and today’s acknowledgement is awesome.
Grandparents' Day
Last Friday we celebrated Grandparents' Day at PHPS. The day was an amazing success with approximately 200-250 people in attendance. The Year 2 Dance group, Kindergarten, Year 1 and a combined K-2 performance, treated those that attended to some amazing performances. The whole day had such a positive vibe about it. Thank you to all the parents that came up and assisted with morning tea, Miss Parras for her amazing organisation of the whole day. We received so many positive comments about the experience – well done Miss Parras!
Kindy 2020 Parent Evening
Tonight in the school hall at 7pm there will be a Kindergarten 2020 Parent Information evening. If your child is starting Kindergarten next year, or you know someone who has a child starting next year, please feel free to come up to the hall. This is an opportunity to hear about school, this is especially important if this is your first child attending school. We look forward to seeing you there tonight.
P&C Spring Clean Up
Thank you to the parent volunteers who gave up their Sunday afternoon to conduct a Spring Clean Up. There were some targeted areas within the school to clean up to maximise the school’s storage options. The time and effort contributed on Sunday is greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the following people for the efforts and time; Andrew Passe Da Silva, Christine Kalatunga, Dayan McLeod, Greg Hammond, Damon Murray, Jen Ashton, Luke Whenman, Peta Powrie and Chris Laing.
School Leaders Parliament House Tour
Last Thursday I accompanied our four school leaders and their parents to NSW’s Parliament House at the invitation of the Minister for Energy and Environment, Member for Hornsby – The Hon. Matt Kean. Each year Minister Kean invites the school leaders and their parents from his electorate to a special morning tea. Here the students are taken on a tour of Parliament House to see the inner workings of parliament. After the tour special guests are invited to talk to the students about leadership and their individual leadership journeys. This year the students were spoken to about leadership by Minister Kean, the Premier of NSW – The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian, former Socceroo Captain Alex Tobin, current Matilda Jess Nash (15 Years old), current Waratah Alex Newsome and current GWS Giants netballer Keira Austin. All spoke about the importance of dedication, hard work and perseverance when faced with challenges and setbacks. The students took home some great messages from the experience.
Requests for 2020
Planning for 2020 is well underway. If you have any requests or information relating to class placement or teacher allocation for 2020 please put it in writing and mark it to the attention of Mr Pinchbeck. All requests will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. I cannot promise that I can cater for your request but I can promise that each request will be given due consideration. Thank you for taking the time if you choose to write to me.
Student Accounts
Thank you to the many families that are up to date with their accounts. Payment of these accounts allows the school to plan a wide range of activities for the students to participate in and learn and develop from those experiences. If you are not up to date can you please rectify this situation as soon as possible. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact me for a private and confidential chat about your situation. Appointments can be made through the school’s office on 9484 1134.
Kind Regards
Mr Matt Pinchbeck
Principal
PRINCIPAL'S AWARDS
K-2: Elsie G, Lachlan C
3-6: Oscar G, Hazel B, Callum R, Angus W, Janka J, Amy L, Jade F, Jasmine O, Eugene L, Jacon H, Nathan C, Aadya G, Emma C, Danish M, Stella H, Lily W, Lucas B.
Grandparents’ Day
I will reiterate Mr Pinchbeck’s comments on the success of Grandparents' Day and thank the K-2 teachers, in particular Miss Parras and Ms Lee in the office who ensured the smooth running of the day. I had numerous people approach me during the morning tea portion of the day with many compliments and praises for the wonderful morning. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend, it was a truly amazing turn out.
Class visits
I had the pleasure of visiting some of the Kindergarten classes last week. KB and KD were engaged in maths activities and one of the activities involved the students matching numerals to the amount of an object shown. It was great to see some of the strategies the students were using to count the objects. I sat with Maxwell who counted by 5’s then by ones to get to 18, turning the card on its side to make it easier to count – great work Maxwell!
KR were in the middle of literacy groups when I popped in. Some students were independently reading, some were reading with Mrs Mackay, others were on the iPads engaged in a phonics game and some were explaining the trash or treasure game to me. Emi did a wonderful job in explaining that I needed to sound out the word and then decide if it was a real word (treasure) or trash! Thanks Emi. Parker was reading an interesting book about sinking and floating and it was a lot of fun guessing which items might sink or float. He informed me that items will float if the water can’t get on top of them, that’s why a boat floats. Such insight Parker!
Fairytale Fiasco
Early Stage One had an incursion on Monday where they were involved in dramatic performances using dress ups and a sound storyline. They were presented with a problem and collaboratively they had to solve it. The students were highly engaged and had a wonderful time!
World Teachers' Day
The teachers at Pennant Hills Public School are truly remarkable. The time and effort that they put in on a daily basis is astounding, not to mention all of the extra-curricular, out-of-hours time that is dedicated to preparation and out of school events. Teaching is a rewarding career, you are able to make a difference in the lives of people, whether that be in academics or social aspects, we take pride in knowing that we are helping to shape the future. Thank you to our amazing teachers for all that you do.
I sent an email asking our teaching staff why they became teachers, you will see their responses on the tree below.
Kind Regards
Mrs Kate Wasson
Deputy Principal
6B - Alex P, Lucy B, Evelyn M
6G - Josiah C, Zachary M, Vania J, Kieran R, Max M, Tereza S
5A - Steven S, Mesa H, Elle B, Chloe X, Archie S
5F - Janka J, Will A, Kendall R, Sarah C, Oscar H, Lachlan M
5G - Dehiru H, Bronson M, Lily W, Ailin A, Seth M, Stella H
4C - Luke M, Willow P, Rhia D, Elijah L, Heidi C
4M - Nate A, Oscar L, Andrew A, Poppy S, Merrian L, Rushan K
4T - Lennox S, Max L, Haniya K
3B - Nathan C, Hazel B, Jackson W, Aadya G, Stella M, Seb J, Bryan L, Nessa M
3H - Joshua C, Lauren G, Quinn S, Munira G, Lachlan O, Andrei S, Leo J, Luke N
3R - Clancy T, Shima A, Josiah M, Christian P, Meg G, Samara R
LIBRARY - Hazel B, Lennox S, Maysa G, Anita T, Michaela P, Zachary M, Amy L, Zachary B
COMPUTERS - Lachlan O, Jordan M, Oscar G, Ameila R, Daniel L, Ameila B, Flinn S, Shirin G, Sophie M, Chloe T, Olivia T, Ruby B
MUSIC - Gabriella C, Lennox S, Josiah C
Dear Parents,
School extra-curricular group photographs were taken recently. These groups may include sports teams / prefect groups, bands or other extra-curricular groups and these group images are now available for purchase at the advancedlife Pennant Hills Public School Community Portal.
Simply follow the link below or click order now to go directly to your community portal.
Pennant Hills Public School
ONLINE ORDER CODE: 3Y8 RFL 766
Online Order link: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=3Y8RFL766
Important Information:
● Extra-curricular group photos can only be purchased online DO NOT return payment to school
● If your child’s group or team has not yet been photographed and is scheduled to be photographed at a later date, you will receive an additional email notification when the images are ready to be ordered
● Photos will be returned to your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are ordered
● Past years’ photographs including sports, extra-curricular and representative groups are also available at your school’s advancedlife & your advancedyou photo sites (follow the link above)
advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to Pennant Hills Public School for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at enquiries@advancedlife.com.au
Stage 3
Last Friday's scores: Pennant Hills PS v West Pennant Hills PS
Softball: Girls WPH def PH 18-3 and Boys WPH def PH 10-2
Oztag: Girls PH def WPH 7-6 and Boys WPH def PH 10-4
This Friday we play Roselea PS at Roselea (oval behind the school) in our final round. Good luck!
Mr Mark Bryant
Stage 3 PSSA Coordinator
Introduction to Music Night
Last Wednesday night saw our yearly Introduction to Music Night, an evening where children not currently in the PHPS music programme can try out instruments, watch the string ensemble and senior band perform and find out information about band, strings and choir.
Well done to the string ensemble for their amazing Star Wars theme! And to the band for reminding us how great the Police Band were by playing Eye of the Tiger, the combined item from the Police Band visit.
A very special thank you to Melissa Griffiths for giving up her evening to aid the P&C, thank you to Julie Anne Stevens for coming along to talk about choir, and thank you to the school for allowing us to use the hall.
If you would like more information about our wonderful music programmes, please contact Phil at phpsstrings@gmail.com or Rae at phpsband@gmail.com so that we can make next year’s music even more impressive!
THE GREEN TEAM 
Here are some up and coming free sustainability workshops courtesy of Hornsby council;
Compost & Worm Farming workshop -
Saturday 9th November 10am - 12:30pm
Community Recycling Centre, 29 Sefton, Thornleigh *
Compost & Worm Farming workshop -
Saturday 9th November 2pm - 4:30pm
Hornsby Library
Steps to a Plastic Free Home -
Monday 11th November 11am - 12pm
Thornleigh Community Centre
Recycling Tour
Thursday 14th November - 9am -12:30pm
Bus transport at 9:15am from Hornsby Park Bus Stop *
* Bookings essential, book online at hornsby.nsw.gov/whatson or call the waste hotline 9847 4856
Contact the Green Team here phpsgreenteam@gmail.com
P&C Calendar
- Next P&C Meeting - Tuesday 5th November 7.30pm in the school hall
- Family Photo Day - Saturday 16th November behind Belthorn Cottage
- Interrelate - Wednesday 27th November for Stages 2 & 3
- Twilight Carols Event - Thursday 12th December 6 pm K-2 Site
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
Sandpit Photos Family Portrait Day Bookings - NOW AVAILABLE ON FLEXISCHOOL
Saturday 16th November at Belthorn Cottage.
Sandpit's professional photographers will photograph your family within a 20 minute obligation free, fun and relaxed portrait session. All images are posed outdoors in a modern floor style setup and shot within the beautiful back garden at Belthorn Cottage. In addition to your family portrait, extra sittings of your children, you and your partner, as well as grandparents, pets or anyone else you wish to invite are taken on the day.
How does it work
20 minute bookings are available between 8 am and 6 pm on FLEXISCHOOLS. The $15 booking fee, which will go towards our P&C, is your only obligation and payable at the time of booking. All additional poses and extra sittings taken on the day will be available for you to view at your arranged viewing date and time.
You can buy the entire package for only $209.00. This pack includes more than 34 various sized images printed in colour and black & white, and all images are on CD from your complete family portrait session. Alternatively, the pack can be split and individual sheets purchased.
Book now on Flexischools. Each family can only be allocated one 20 minute portrait time-slot. This is a full family portrait session, therefore an adult MUST be included.
For further enquiries please call: 9979 9334 (Head office)
(Your photographer on the day can be contacted: Melanie 0401416063)
email: info@sandpitphotos.com.au
or visit our website: www.sandpitphotos.com.au
- Intro Music Night has been a grand success. Big thanks to Claire P, Bec, Mike S for moving the instruments.
- Also thanking Flinn S, Caitlin P, Elizabeth M, Sye and Sarah for helping out in the hall and classrooms.
- Some quick reminders from Intro Night:
- Please send your Expression of Interest to band email by 4th November
- Please do not purchase any instruments until the students have done their blow test on 12th
- Combined rehearsals was appreciated by all the band students and gave them insight into their future band levels.
- This week, Year 2 students are invited to attend the rehearsals at the following times to get a closer look and understand the band program.
- Monday: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
- Wednesday: 7:30am – 9:00am
- Thursday: 7:30am – 9:00am
- Friday: 7:45am – 9:00am
The Band Committee
https://phps.doodle.com/poll/cy68d5dkuw3bvufm
http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/parent-helpers/
Full Ensemble - Monday, 4th November, 7:35am. Parent helper is Ellie.
Thinking about joining strings? Term 4 is the best time to start lessons!
The Strings Committee
phpsstrings@gmail.com
Website: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/
Feedback: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/contact-us/
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 30th October – Carol and Bec D.
Thursday 31st October – Alicia. Need one more please.
Friday 1st November – Christine K and Maria.
3-6 Site
Wednesday 30th October – Julianne from 12pm. Help needed with labelling please.
Thursday 30th October – Vivian and Alicia.
Friday 1st November – Narelle, Christine K and Shilpa.
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.
NEW TO THE MENU;
Garlic Bread (85g/5slices) - $1.00
Chicken Salsa Wrap - $4.00
Chill Js (100% sparkling fruit juice) - $2.00
HASH BROWNS are moving to WEDNESDAY LUNCH.
LARGE PIES and SAUSAGE ROLLS are leaving the menu, to help us make the required 3 to 1 ratio of everyday and occasional foods.
Garlic Bread will be available at recess on Wednesdays and Thursdays for $1.00.
We are also changing from Oak flavoured milk to Paul’s MILKY MAX. These contain less sugar and come in a poptop bottle, eliminating the need for straws. Please encourage your children to either place their empty bottles in the orange “Return and Earn” bins at school, or bring them home (closed), so that they can earn the 10c.
Chill J bottles are also “Return and Earn”.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Heather Tyler
0425 274 681
Year 6 Signature Bears And Balls
Year 6 parents please note that orders for the signature bears and balls are being finalised this week and will be delivered to class in the final week of Term 4.
Girls’ New Culottes and Shirts
Please note that the girls summer shirts and culottes are both in stock and now available for sale to all families who placed an expression of interest order earlier this year.
On the 1st of November orders for the culottes and shirts will be opened up to all families who didn’t lodge an expression of interest.
Kinderlinks
Please note that the Uniform Shop will be closed on Tuesday 5,12,19 and 26 November, due to attendance at the Kinderlinks program between 9.15 and 11.15am.
The Uniform Shop will be operating at the Infants site on those dates, and will take orders for Kindergarten 2020 in the first 3 weeks of the Kinderlinks program. All orders will be distributed to parents on the 4th and final week.
Dr Shoe
Dr Shoe will be attending the Kinderlinks program on Tuesday morning 5, 12 and 26 of November. 15% of all sales are donated to the P&C. Alternatively, Dr Shoe can be contacted direct on 0414 912 838 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
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