Student Reports

This Friday all students will receive their Semester Two Academic Report for this semester. The report will highlight their level of effort and achievement for this semester based on the syllabus outcomes that have been covered in class. It is possible for students to receive a ‘High’ in Semester One and a ‘Sound’ in Semester Two. This is dependent on the Outcomes covered during the semester. The report also contains areas for further development for your knowledge. The teachers have spent countless hours compiling these reports on your children. If you have any queries please contact your child’s teacher to discuss. As a parent, I solely focus on their effort, as this is the only area the children can control.

Year 6 Farewell

Last night Year 5 and 6 students thoroughly enjoyed the Year 6 Farewell. It was an amazing night for the children. Many wonderful parents supported the students in organising the night. These people include Jen Ashton and her team of countless parents for the food preparation, hall decoration and invitations, Stage Three teachers and Arnold for choreographing the children’s dancers. Thank you to all the other teachers who attended on the night to celebrate our Year 6 students as they move into high school.

Celebration of Learning

Last Friday saw the school hold its Celebration of Learning for 2019. On this day, we acknowledged the achievements of the students throughout the year. It was a wonderful day and I received many positive comments about the feel of the day. That thanks and appreciation is because of all the work that Mrs Griffith did in the lead up to the day with her excellent organising. Thank you to all our special guests for attending and playing their part in celebrating the student’s successes for 2019.

Pizza Lunch

Today many students attended a Pizza Lunch with Mrs Wasson and myself. These students have continued to display wonderful manners and excellent effort with their learning and have earnt this reward. Well done boys and girls, keep up the excellent effort and dedication to your learning.

Kind Regards

Mr Matt Pinchbeck

Principal

PRINCIPAL'S AWARDS

K-2: Nathalie H, Parker P, Eleanor T, Amity G

3-6: Anie A, Tom S, Gurjas K, Alannah G

Celebration of Learning

Congratulations to all of our amazing students, particularly those who received awards during our Celebration of Learning assemblies on Friday. An excellent job by the choirs, strings and band who performed brilliantly. Thank you to all of the Pennant Hills students, you behaved wonderfully in both the walk to and from the high school in the heat and throughout the assemblies. A special thank you to our guests, Mrs Griffith and the Leaders who ensured a successful assembly.

Year 6 Farewell

Last night saw, what I believe to be, one of the best Year 6 farewells I have ever been to! A huge thank you must go to the Year 5 parents who spent hours and hours setting up and preparing for what was a most spectacular evening. The food was delicious, the dancing was amazing, the decorations were literally and figuratively out of this world and most importantly, the students had fun! (Parents did too, some photo evidence below). Congratulations Year 6 on a wonderful year, you will be missed at Pennant Hills and we wish you all the best for your bright futures.

 

 

 

 

A visit from Santa

We were very lucky to welcome the big man in red to our K-2 assembly last week! Thank you Santa for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend our assembly, the students at Pennant Hills have been very good this year! A wonderful dance was performed by the Year 2 students, thank you for your entertainment!

 

Stage 2 Museum in a box

Stage 2 have been involved in the study of ‘My Place’ which touches on Australian history and involves a detailed picture book, multimodal texts and digital stories. As part of their unit of work, Stage 2 created a ‘Museum in a box’ and I was lucky enough to pop into 4M as they were displaying their museum in a box to 3R. It is not only wonderful to see the hard work and collaboration that students are putting into their work but also that they are sharing it with their peers in other classes.

 

Kind Regards

Mrs Kate Wasson

Deputy Principal

Wednesday 18 December

Graduation Assembly 10am - School Hall

Clap-Out 2:15pm - 3-6 site.

All parents and carers welcome to attend.

Melissa Griffith

AP Stage 3

6B - Maggie M, Amelie S, Angus M

6G - Ruby B, Alannah G, Livia X, Jasmine P, Freya C, Max M

5A - Bryce H, Molly A, Sally W, Cooper L, Orlando L, Dhruv V, Jade F

5F - Anjali S, Oscar G, Isobel Q, Avandika L, Hunter P

5G - Riley F, Jessica P, Gabby K

4C - Campbell C, Eve K

4M - Charlie W, Tim K, Lizzie M, Aiden L, Mary P, Alex B

4T - Nick R, Manning J, Georgie D, Liam P, Jimmy W, Ayaana S, Clementine I

3B - Helena T, Isabella P, Louise M, Angus W, Raymond W, Nessa M, Charlotte P, Kai L

3H - Vivian J, Lachlan O, Ojas K, Sami M, Tom S, Callum D, Allan Z

3R - Sophie W, Lucas M, Anthony T, Mia H, James W

LIBRARY - Evelyn M, Mia V, Tom S, Max M, Juno C, Malavika P, Zac M, Olivia T

COMPUTERS - Annabelle K, Aiden L, Cooper L, Kineesha S, Megan C, Sami M, Christopher L, Alexis Q, Will A, Raagni K, Hanan G, Josiah C

MUSIC - Niamh H, Ethan S, Dehiru H

The Staff at Pennant Hills Public School have strived to strengthen family and community partnerships for the benefit of the students. Our aim was to provide parents with knowledge of how to support the learning and emotional wellbeing of their child.

Throughout the year, Strategic Direction 3 have provided opportunities to strengthen these relationships, by delivering a range of events and programs. Some examples include the PHPS Café, run by Angela Krivolahvy, Parent/teacher interviews, Maths interviews, the Interrelate program, 1,2,3 Magic course, High School transition day and pre-school visits from Adventures Pre-School.

Additionally, our team have aimed to strengthen relationships by informing our parents of progress in Newsletters, along with conducting surveys such as the ‘Tell Them From Me’ survey and collecting feedback on the parent website. We would like to thank the parents, community members and staff for working together to improve and support our school and student learning.

Our resident artist (Robyn Martin) has been working hard to complete our mural on the K-2 site. Year 6 have done a number of fundraisers throughout the year to raise money towards our beautiful mural. Please drop past and have a look.

Year 6 teachers

There will be a second information session for parents and carers of children moving in to Stage 3 in 2020 tonight in the school hall. The session will run from 5:45 pm until 6:30 pm and will cover different aspects of our BYOD program and discuss device requirements. We look forward to seeing you there. 

P&C meeting

Thanks to Matt Pinchbeck and Kate Wasson for the informative presentation on 2019 NAPLAN results and discussion on future curriculum directions at PHPS. We look forward to seeing this in action in coming years. 

It was a fun Christmas meeting, celebrating our P&C efforts and people! The P&C has funded so much in 2019, all purchases supporting an improved education for PHPS children. Some of these include: 

• Learning Support teachers
• Interactive whiteboards
• Turf at K-2 site
• New play equipment both sites
• Landscaping and grounds improvements
• In 2 Out - outdoor learning spaces 3-6 site
• Pencil sharpeners in every classroom
• New home readers for Kindy
• New AV system in the school hall

All families are welcome to come along to meetings and any time volunteered is appreciated. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 4th February. 

YEAR 6 FAREWELL

In recent weeks, a hard working group of Year 5 families prepared and executed an amazing Year 6 Farewell Dinner and Dance last night! Thank you so much to those who gave up their weekend setting up and running the event: Jen A for coordinating the team, Kate & Jeremy K for their many weeks of work in designing, producing and directing decor, and their army of helpers: Jen N, Brett G, Claire M, Denise C, Deb W, Winnie L, Erika S, Dayan and Duncan Mc, Dave C, Matt M, Jen & Mark N, Jac & Mal McD, Andy PdS & son, Jen & Matt W, and Jen M & Greg H for the fabulous cake. And big thanks to Saba L, Vimon F and Deb F and their team of helpers on the night! 

TWILIGHT CAROLS - 6pm THIS Thursday December 12th 

Don't miss this fun end of year event! Invite your folks, bring a rug and grab a sausage sandwich while enjoying the carols!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Monday 16 December Pizza Lunch for K-2 classes only.
Two parents from every K-2 class are requested by the school to help serve pizza, poppers and ice blocks at the school hall from 1pm on 16th Dec.

If you can assist for ½ hour please contact your class parent. We also need help collecting the poppers and ice blocks from the canteen at 12.30pm to bring them to K-2 site before lunch.

Lunch is anticipated to be at 1pm. Students to line up at the tables set up, then sit to eat. Poppers will be handed out after the pizza has been eaten. The ice blocks will then be given after pizza and drinks.

THE GREEN TEAM   

Make your gifts sustainable this year here are some ideas - 

• Washable cotton pads (for make up removal/toner/cleanser)

• Refillable razor

• Silicone cotton tips

• Beeswax/other sustainable food wraps

• A quality reusable coffee cup

• Quality metal drink bottle

• Refillable coffee pods

• Quality organic beauty products with no nasties

• Quality reusable shopping/cold bags and veggie nets

• Buy from charity shops 

• Make your own gifts, such as chutney, jam or baked goods, give it in a reusable container

Don’t forgot to save and reuse wrapping paper and gift bags where possible, use the fronts of last years Christmas cards to make gift tags.

P&C EVENTS

• 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

pandcpresident@gmail.com

Celebration of Learning

• SCB and JB gave outstanding performances at Celebration of Learning and left the audience mesmerized.
• Big thank you to Dan, Sye, Peta, Nee, Tee, Andy and Ms. Stevens for their help at the event.
• Also thanking SCB and JB band conductor Dave O for conducting the band brilliantly.

Final Band Rehearsals

• ICB final rehearsal is on Wednesday, 11th December
• SCB final rehearsal is on Thursday, 12th December
• Instrument Hire return is on the morning of Friday, 13th December (for percussionists the kit is yours to keep)

Christmas Carols

• All the bands will perform at the Christmas carols on 12th December at K-2 site from 6:00pm. Students should arrive at 5:15 pm and wear their performance polo, mufti bottoms and a small Christmas related prop like Santa hat or tinsel on the instrument, etc. Please bring instruments, music and pegs.

End of Year Band Party

• Band would also like to invite all members from TB, ICB and SCB to an end of year party on Monday 16th December, starting straight after school (3:15-4:30pm). We will hold it in front of the band room. No instruments needed, it's time to relax!
• It is a BYO party food so if you can, please bring a plate (no nuts products please). Parents are welcome to come along for a chat!
  
  

The Band Committee 

phpsband@gmail.com

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”

I would LOVE to hear from you if you would like to be involved with the canteen in any way next year!!!!

There are only 4 more canteen days for this year!!  I am trying to keep a minimum of stock over the holidays, so we are going to continue to run out of some things I’m afraid.             

We will be OPEN on the last day of school. I will keep updating Flexischools to reflect what we have in stock.

Thank you AGAIN, Peta , Vicky and Alicia for dropping everything to step in and run the canteen when I was sick last Thursday. You really are my angels.

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  11^th December  –  Rebecca D. Need one more please.

Thursday 12^th December  –  Sally. Need one more please.

Friday  13^th December   –  Stefanie and Linda.

3-6 Site

Wednesday  11^th December  – Claire until 11. Katie 11-1. Help needed for packing and serving lunches please.

Thursday  12^th December  – Vivian and Josephine.     

Friday 13^th December  – Narelle, Leeanne and Stefanie.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Heather Tyler

0425 274 681

canteenphps@gmail.com

Boys Socks

Boys socks in size 13-3 are now back in stock and available for sale.


Year 6 Signature Bears and Balls

Signature bears and balls will be distributed this week to all Year 6 students who placed an order last term.

Second Hand Uniforms

If you are leaving the school at the end of the year and have any uniforms in good condition that you no longer require please consider donating them to the Uniform Shop.

Hours For 2020

The last day of trading for 2019 will be Tuesday 17 December. The Uniform Shop will reopen on the following dates and times in Week 1, Term 1, 2020:

Tuesday 28 January, Staff Development Day: 8.45am – 10.45am

Wednesday 29 January, Years 1-6 students return: 8.45am – 10.45am

Thursday 30 January 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Hours will revert to normal the following week.

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

phpsuniformshop@gmail.com

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