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Week 3 – What a great Week!
What a fabulous two days we have had so far this week. It is so refreshing to see so many smiling faces at school. We are looking forward to seeing all the other students on Thursday and Friday. Thank you to our wonderful school community for their continued support during Covid-19. As more information comes to light I will continue to provide the community with updated information.
The school has implemented many strategies throughout the day to help stop the spread of Covid-19 and we will continue to do so during this situation. Please remember to send your child to school with a water bottle. We are insisting that parents do not enter classrooms or corridors to drop off their child’s school bag. These measures are in place to keep everyone safe. The NSW Department of Education (DoE) has updated their guidelines for schools in managing the return of students. These guidelines are based on advice from NSW Health and specifically relate to Primary Schools. Please use the following link to access ‘Advice for Families’ from the NSW DoE.
https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families
If you have any concerns about sending your child to school, please contact their teacher to discuss.
As students begin returning to school if you have any concerns about your child’s mental wellbeing please speak with your teacher. Our school counsellor is onsite every Monday and Tuesday. The current situation is new for everyone and if you are concerned now, or in the future, please enquire about this service to assist your child.
Parking – Trebor Road
There has been a slight change to the Parking signs on Trebor Road during school drop off hours. One side of Trebor Road is now ‘No Parking’ between 8am-9:30am. ‘No Parking’ means that you are able to park your car in that space, however, you must stay within 3m of your car. This will allow you to stop safely, support your child in exiting the car and get their bag to walk safely and independently onto the K-2 site. This new signage will accommodate approximately 5-6 cars and will improve the traffic flow as you will not need to stay there as long. All other signage on Trebor Road has remained the same, so if you prefer to walk your child in to the school grounds please do not park in those spaces.
School zone parking rules
No Parking
- Drivers may stop in this zone to drop off or pick up passengers or goods for a maximum of two minutes.
- The driver MUST remain in or within three metres of the vehicle at all times.
- The vehicle must not be left unattended.
- If times of operation are shown on the sign, the restriction only applies during the times shown.
- No Parking zones can also be used to drop off and pick up children.
Reports
Semester One reports would normally be sent out towards the end of Term 2. The mode of learning has significantly changed this semester due to Covid-19. All schools are currently awaiting advice from the NSW Department of Education regarding the guidelines and requirements for reporting on this semester’s learning. I will update the community as soon as this information is provided to our school.
Kind Regards
Mr Matt Pinchbeck
Principal
Welcome back!
Yesterday morning saw the school feel a little bit more normal for the first time in weeks. Happy students and teachers abuzz with excitement at being back on site. We have missed you all and we are so thrilled to start seeing you all again. I overheard many students expressing their delight in being at Penno; “I can’t believe I am back, it’s so exciting!”, “It’s so good to be back!”, “This feels so much better!” were just some of the sentiments. One that made me laugh, “My dad isn’t a very good principal.” Thank you to our amazing families for supporting the school in our quest for normality. We will get there!
Learning from Home
4M were growing broad beans during Term 1 as a part of their science focus. Lucas has continued growing his plant during our Learning from Home time. It looks so healthy, no doubt there will be some delicious salads at your house! Great job Lucas!
Happy Mother’s Day
Hopefully the slight lift in restrictions meant that families were able to spend Mother’s Day with at least a couple of the special women in their lives. We hope all the mums and significant female figures in your lives had a love filled day.
Great work to those who turned in what they noticed and what they wondered as well as sharing some ways to solve the cheese and crackers problem. Chrissy stated; “I noticed that there are more crackers than cheese. I wonder if the cheese can be divided evenly for the crackers. You could stack them together and cut them into quarters. Yes. You can cut them evenly in portrait and diagonally.” Thanks for sharing Chrissy!
This week we are looking at ‘Which one doesn’t belong?’ from https://wodb.ca/
When looking at the numbers above, answer the following questions;What do you notice?
What makes all the items alike?
What makes them different?
Which one doesn’t belong?
Can you share your reasoning to justify your answer?
If you would like to join Mrs Wasson’s class on Google Classroom, the class code is ifzc2kp
Staff Profile
Please find below the staff profile for Mrs Griffith. Mrs Griffith is on site everyday, across both sites. She is an 'off class' Assistant Principal Monday-Wednesday and relieves as Deputy Principal on Thursday and Friday. A lady with many hats!
Kind Regards
Mrs Kate Wasson
Deputy Principal
Our SPECTRA Scientists continue to astound
There’s simply no holding back scientific discovery at Pennant hills Public School!
Despite the disruption to classroom learning, Grade 5 and 6 SPECTRA students have continued to research, hypothesise, test and observe.
SPECTRA is a national science awareness program developed and administered by the Australian Science Teachers Association. We offer the program to students in grades 5 and 6.
Our SPECTRA program continues to run using the Google Classroom platform where students can post their scientific findings and discuss what they have learnt with other students.
At our last school-based SPECTRA meeting, a LONG time ago, Rhia D from 5N demonstrated how she uses her home made ‘pooter’ (nicknamed ‘the bug sucker’) to carefully and safely collect and examine insect life.
This is a little list of what other Grade 5 SPECTRA students have been up to …
Max L – Secret messages, Glow Stick science & the technology behind running shoes
Gabriella C – After Images & Optical Illusions
Liam P – Ongoing research into finger growth
Vivaan M – Great Lakes Marine Park presentation
Poppy S – Cumberland State Forest presentation
Rebecca L – Plate Tectonics & Tsunamis
Ava N – A detailed diagram of the Ear
Rhia D – How to build and use a pooter
Clementine I – Research about Continental Drift
Kate A – Research into the life of Ruby Payne-Scott
Isabelle K – Fish presentation
Jordan M – Why do sharks attack humans?
Mihira Y – Jelly experiment (pictured) 
Myrah C – Eye chart slideshow & Afterimages
Poppy S – Favourite native Australian animal research
Emily Ninnes – Home-made playtime paint & Red Panda diorama
Alma G – Bunya Pine research
Mrs Rebecca Macnaughtan
SPECTRA Coordinator
Last Monday was May 4th, Star Wars Day.
What would Star Wars or even any movie, be without the music? John Williams wrote the music for that film and many, many others. Last Monday, I ran a little competition to see who could recognise some of the themes he has written over the years.
And the winners are:
2C – Audrey M; 2M – Lucas B; 2W – Sean M; 3B - Robert H; 3D - Sabrina W; 3R - Lewis W; 4T- Nathan C; 6P – Lily W and Staff- Mr Bryant.
Congratulations!! They will be receiving a little prize!
DANCE: Last week, students were sent links to their dance lesson for the week. It was so great to see Arnold back again! Everyone loved the routines. Students in yrs 2-6 will see their lesson in the Creative Arts Google Classrooms. Kindy and Year 1 will be sent links via Seesaw.
Some photos from this week:
Hi everyone, hope you all had a great Mother's Day and weekend.
Green Team Update
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
Andrew Passé-de Silva
P&C President
0410653878
Band rehearsals will continued to be held using Google Classrooms. Instructions to join the Google Classrooms have been sent by the band conductors.
Rehearsals will be a combination of a Zoom meeting and Google Cassroom. This means that ALL STUDENTS need to be registered on Google Classroom by now and have access to a computer or iPad using Zoom.
Bands will be split into groups for the purpose of Zoom, based on instrument sections. The instruments will be alternated each week.
Each week a Zoom meeting for ONE of the two groups will be set up and the link and access password will be uploaded to Google Classroom and communicated by the band parent coordinator.
Band students will be allocated some assignments every week. Students can take the week to practice the assignments before they upload their recordings during the following band practice.
On behalf of the Band committee, we would like to thank all the parents for being patient during this difficult time and adapting to the changes being made in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Band Committee
Online Rehearsals
Google classroom is open. I hope everyone had fun with their first recording!
First sectional rehearsal is happening this week - check emails for details.
Senior Ensemble rehearsals remain suspended for now.
Registrations
Thinking about joining strings?
We welcome students who have completed a full term of lessons.
Registrations are open all year round.
You can register online here: https://forms.gle/L2nrW66LkJTgEAsE6
If you would like more information about learning to play the violin, viola, cello or double bass, please contact us, via email (phpsstrings@gmail.com), or come and chat to one of the committee members at one of our performances.
The Strings Committee
phpsstrings@gmail.com
Website: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/
Feedback: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/contact-us/
The canteen opens tomorrow, Wednesday 13 May, for online ordering only for the foreseeable future. Recess can be ordered for students at the 3-6 site, including drinks, snacks and hot garlic bread!
I have no idea how busy we will be, and I am only allowed to have one helper in the canteen with me, but I will need help!! I may only need someone from 12-1pm to help pack the lunches and deliver the K-2 ones.
If you are able to be of help I would love to hear from you!!
Heather Tyler
0425 274 681
New Operating Protocols
The Uniform Shop is currently closed for over the counter sales. Uniform orders can be placed online through Flexischools or alternatively download an order form from the school website.
If you have an item that you need to exchange for another size please contact the Uniform Shop on the email address below.
Please note that all items to be exchanged must be unworn, in original condition with packaging and tags intact. There is no exchange on socks, tights or briefs.
Winter Uniforms
All students are required to wear the winter uniform in Terms 2 and 3. Winter uniform orders can be placed online and the items will be delivered to the 3-6 office for collection.
Boys Winter Uniform
Long grey trouser, unisex long sleeve sky blue shirt and unisex tie.
Girls Winter Uniform
Grey & blue tunic or navy pant, unisex long sleeve sky blue shirt, navy tights and unisex tie.
In addition to the compulsory winter uniform, the Uniform Shop sells optional winter uniform items.
Optional Winter Uniform items
Winter weight polar fleece jacket - can be worn in place of the summer weight zip jacket.
Navy track pant - can be worn instead of the sports shorts during the colder months.
Dr Shoe
Dr Shoe will not be attending the Uniform Shop in the foreseeable future however Max can be contacted direct on 0414 912 838 to arrange a home fitting.
Ordering Uniforms
Uniform shop opening hours have been suspended. Uniforms can be ordered by completing an order form and together with payment of cash, cheque or card details handed in at either office. Orders will be filled and delivered to the 3-6 office for collection. An email or text will be sent advising you when your order is ready for collection. 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 a Flexischools surcharge.
Please note that uniform orders cannot be paid via the school online payment service
Order forms are available on the school website by following the link:
Alison Parker
Uniform Shop Manager