R U OK Day

This Thursday is R U OK Day. As we are well aware 2020 has been like no other. R U OK Day is about checking in on someone you know and making sure they are ok. Quite often people’s behaviour changes and you get a sense that something may be wrong. This also extends to children. This year has seen many changes. Whilst children are generally very resilient and accepting of change, 2020 has provided many curveballs and disappointment for everyone. If you would like to learn more about R U OK? please use the following link, https://www.ruok.org.au/ . If you are concerned about your child please feel free to speak with the child’s class teacher and we can arrange for the school counsellor to talk with them.

Kindergarten 2021

In a normal year we would have already communicated our plan to support our new (2021) Kindergarten students becoming familiar with the school through our Kindilinks program, which takes place in term 4. As you would be aware these types of activities are on hold at the moment. Hopefully we will be able to resort to our ‘normal’ for this program by early November. As a school we are currently compiling some resources and information to be placed on the school’s website for our Kindergarten students and families for 2021. As soon as this is up and running I will be sure to let everyone know. At this stage we are requesting that you hold off ordering uniforms until term 4 for Kindergarten 2021. This is because we are not allowed to have non-essential adults on site. As soon as we receive further guidance on this I will update the community.

Professional Learning

This afternoon after school, staff will be participating in professional learning relating to the school’s goal of improving the Mathematics results of the students. The session has been prepared by Mrs Wasson and has been designed to support staff as we continue to develop and improve teacher practice. As the staff will be working for several hours this afternoon the time accrued goes towards time in-lieu for one of the staff development days at the end of term 4. There is no impact to students or families. Staff are continuing to upskill their knowledge in this area.

Thank You 

Kind Regards

Mr Matt Pinchbeck

Principal

Principal's Award

K-2 = Hannah C, Reyansh S, Letitia J, Christian Z, Olivia

3-6 = Charlotte E, Hadam L, Michaela P, Gabby K, Rebecca W, Anjali S

Our wonderful P&C have initiated a Readathon that started on Monday and continues until the end of the school holidays. Please support the work of our P&C and encourage your children to gain sponsorship from friends, family and neighbours.

For some quality literature, we recommend referring to the Premiere’s Reading Challenge booklists which can be found here - https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/booklist/home.html

Our amazing librarian, Ms Davis will be eager to support your reading goals and assist you in your book selections.

Thank you to the P&C for organising this event. Get reading Penno!

Around the School

5P have been working hard to “impress Mr Pinchbeck” (their words!) and create a mini golf course. A wonderful STEM activity that involves planning with measurement and angles, design and make. These students were using the playground to construct their masterpieces and were so engaged!

Stage 3 Dance Group

Stage 3 dance group were in the midst of a warm up when I popped into the hall on Friday. The strength and flexibility of these students was truly remarkable, even their warm up was cleverly choreographed. Thank you Arnold, our dance teacher and well done dancers!

Maths

Can you tell from the picture below what 2M are learning about? Fractions! One of my favourite topics as it links to so many areas of mathematics and our world. In this scenario, students were experimenting with different fractions of a caterpillar and using language such as; numerator, denominator and whole fraction. Well done!

I also spied 1S creating clocks outside from a hula hoop and sticky notes. A great way to encourage students to think about the placement of the numbers around the clock. Often students start with the 12 at the top, then write 1-11 all along the right hand side of the clock so this is a great way for them to reflect and reassess where they believe the numbers should be placed. Another link to fractions also! Half past, quarter to etc.

Staff profile

Our staff profile for this week is for Mrs Van Der Wal. Mrs Van Der Wal is a motivated teacher who currently teaches Year 2. She takes the initiative to be current with her practice and often uses her Release from Face to Face time observing other classes and the pedagogy of her colleagues. Thank you for sharing your profile Mrs Van Der Wal!

Thank You 

Kind Regards

Mrs Kate Wasson

Deputy Principal

As per previous communications, we have requested that students who are absent from school with any flu like symptoms must have a Covid-19 test. The student can only return to school when symptoms have resolved and a negative test has been provided to the school. We ask that you send a paper copy of the result as well as a doctor's certificate or email a SMS screen shot of the result. Please refer to the instructions below to create and share a screen shot using both Apple and Android phones.

How to take a screenshot on iPhone models with Touch ID and Side button

Press the Side button and the Home button at the same time. 

Quickly release both buttons.

After you take a screenshot, a thumbnail temporarily appears in the lower-left corner of your screen. Tap the thumbnail to open it.

Share & edit your screenshot from iPhone

1. Press and hold on the screenshot thumbnail(s).
2. In the top right hand corner choose the share icon, then choose the mail option. Forward the screenshot to: pennanthil-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
3. If you wish to delete the screenshot(s) after sending, tap on the thumbnail.
4. Press Done.

Taking a screenshot on your Android device

You can take a picture of your phone's screen. The image is called a screenshot. After you capture your screen you can view, edit, and share the image.

Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 9 and up.

Take a screenshot

1. Open the screen that you want to capture.
2. Depending on your phone: Quickly Press the Power + Volume buttons at the same time.
3. If that doesn’t work, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. Then tap Screenshot.
4. If neither of this work, go to your phone manufacturer’s support site for help. 
5. At the top of the screen, you'll find Screenshot capture .

Tip: If there isn't a Screenshot capture icon, return to a Home screen to find it. 

Tip: If you don't have the Photos app, you're likely running an older Android version. Open your phone's Gallery app  Album view  Screenshots folder.

1. Open your phone's Photos app .
2. Tap Menu .
3. Tap Device folders Screenshots.
4. To share a screenshot, tap Share and choose the email option. forward the screenshot to: pennanthil-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

We are grateful for your support.

Kind Regards

Joanne Klimoski

School Administrative Manager  

KD – Esther P, Vihaan K, Eva G-B, Krisav P, Jordan H

KH – Ezekiel S, Grace G 

KP – Zoe S, Anderson X, Abhaya S, David H, Marlina T

K/1R – Maddie P, Amy M, Lachlan W, Sarina L

1D – Luke Z, Jasper B, Emma C, Sid D, Emilija L

1E – William P, Emily H, April F, Reyansh S, Olivia G

1S – Jayden W, Emma C, Henry H, Emma L, Amira R, Jayden S

1/2H – Jade T, Akshaj J, Shaniq F, Jaime G, Amelie M

2C – Isabella N, Josh F, Ethan C, Adam C, Ari K, Audrey M

2M – Ethan S, Sasha S

2W – Karina C, Georgia B, Sean M, Stephanie L

COMPUTERS  –

Reeti G - KP, William A - KD, Natalie S - K/1R, Dan H - 1D, Isabella N - 2C, Lucas V - 2M, Chloe H - KH, Isla A - K/1R, Henry H - 1S, Rehan K - 1/2H, Adelaide S - 2W, Zachary C - 2C

Father’s Day

Hope all the fathers and father figures had a wonderful day on Sunday and spent some quality time with your families. If you didn’t get a chance to see our PHPS P&C Father’s Day recipe idea (prepared by two of our Year 6 leaders), here is the link: https://vimeo.com/454241261

Our P&C Fundraising Readathon has begun - For more information see the  notice in the Deputy Principal's Message.

Green Team UPDATE - Return and Earn success

The Thornleigh Community Recycling Centre has said goodbye to its remaining red brick and extended its wonderful mural to the entire length of the wall. Along with two white-faced herons, there is a beautiful eastern spinebill honeyeater set amongst a backdrop of a dark blue sky and an early evening sunset. The photos do not do justice to the scope of this artwork – it needs to be seen in person.

While it’s a truly stunning piece of work, there is more magic happening inside the building.

You can take almost anything to the Recycling Centre for safe disposal or recycling including old paint, motor oil, fluorescent light globes and tubes, batteries, electronic waste and more. If you’re unsure about something, they have clear guides on what you can drop off on their website - https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/property/waste/recycling/community-recycling-centre

Did you know you can also take your soft plastics to the centre? If it is clean and can be scrunched into a ball you can recycle it. As a general rule, it’s ‘Yes please’ if it’s clean and dry, but ‘no thanks’ to anything that has silver packaging (chips or some cracker packets), or has stored wet food like yogurt or pet food.

Check out the full list of what soft plastics you can and can’t recycle - https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/121864/Soft-Plastic-Recycling-flyer_CRC-for-website.pdf

Contact us at: phpsgreenteam@gmail.com

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

President, PHPS P&C

pandcpresident@gmail.com

0410 653 878

Band continues with their drumming this week. Students do not need to bring their instruments to rehearsal, but they are to continue practicing the band pieces at home and with their tutors. All band parts and audio tracks will be available on Google Classroom and/or via email if required.

If you are concerned about rehearsals returning on-site in this manner, feel free to keep your child at home for their rehearsal time which can be used to practice on their band music pieces.

Rehearsals for this week:

Monday afternoon: SCB Group 2
Wednesday morning: ICB Everyone
Thursday Morning: JB/SCB Group 1
Friday Morning: TB Group 1

Benefits of Music - part 4

One of the largest studies into the effect of learning an instrument has revealed something remarkable: while refining fine motor skills, learning an instrument is incredibly beneficial to a child’s emotional and behavioral development.

Read the whole article here: https://liverpoolacademyofmusic.com.au/learning-an-instrument/

Registration

Thinking about joining a band in 2021? Entry to the PHPS Band Program is open to all children from Year 3 to Year 6. We are also keen to hear from talented piano players who may be interested in playing in the Jazz band next year. Send us an email and we will be happy to talk to you about it.

Parent Helpers

A big thank you to all our parent helpers so far this term. As per the changes above, those parents who have volunteered to be a parent helper later this term are now back on duty. If there are any free spots in the doodle polls please fill them in accordingly.

Worksheets

Please continue to work through the band worksheets and send any completed sheets through to phpsband+worksheets@gmail.com    


Many thanks
Band Committee
phpsband@gmail.com

Pennant Hills Public School Band Committee

Rehearsals 

Rehearsals from week 8 until the end of term will be split by stage.

Stage 2 & 3:

• Stage 2, Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm September 8, parent helper Kate.
• Stage 3, Tuesday 3:30-5:15pm September 15, parent helper Liz.
• Stage 2 Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm September 22, parent helper Ying.

Stage 1

• Monday 8:15-8:45pm September 14, parent helper Fiona.
• Monday 8:15-8:45pm September 21, parent helper Phil.

Parent Helpers

Thank you to all the volunteers - our Term 3 roster is now full.  

Term 4 spots are now open if you wish to book:

https://doodle.com/poll/cy68d5dkuw3bvufm

The parent helper responsibilities are detailed here:

http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/parent-helpers/

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

PHPS String Ensemble

Website: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/

Feedback: http://www.phpspandc.org.au/string-ensemble/contact-us/

We are  having “ FROZEN TREAT TIME” for the whole school at recess on Thursday 24 September. 

Ordering will be available through Flexischools later this week.

This week’s roster:

While there are no over the counter sales, we do not require any help for the K-2 site.

3-6 Site:

Wednesday 9 September  - Claire P.

Thursday 10 September  - Lisa S.

Friday 11 September  - Narelle and Stefanie.

If you have any questions, or would like to be involved with the canteen, please contact me.

Thank you

Heather Tyler

0425 274 681

canteenphps@gmail.com

FROZEN  TREAT  TIME!!

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy all the Frozen Treats that you have been missing from the canteen.

WHEN: Recess, Thursday  24  September.

Order through Flexischools by 5pm, Monday 21 September.

Contact Heather; 0425 274 681 or canteenphps@gmail.com with any questions.

New Operating Protocols

At this stage the Uniform Shop will remain closed for over the counter sales during Term 3. Uniform orders can be placed online through Flexischools or alternatively download an order form from the school website.

Please note that all orders will be delivered to the students’ classroom.

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.

Second Hand Uniforms

If you require second hand uniforms, please contact me on the email address below, so that I can check what stock is on hand in the second hand clothing pool.

Year 6 Shirts 2021 

Year 5 parents please note: orders for the 2021 Year 6 shirts are due Monday 14 September 2020.

Sports Uniform

A bulk order of sports uniforms has arrived and all sizes are now in stock and available for sale.

Uniform Shop Storage

The introduction of multiple new stock lines in the last couple of years has seen the uniform shop reach storage capacity, as such it has become necessary to pack away winter clothing in the offseason.

Summer stock will be arriving throughout the next couple of weeks and girls’ winter tunics and tights, boys’ trousers and the sport track pants will be put into storage and will NOT be available for sale throughout the summer months.

Summer Uniforms

All students are required to wear summer uniform in Term 4. In readiness for next term, summer stock has begun to arrive and is now available for sale. Orders can be placed for summer uniforms and the items will be delivered to your child’s class.

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 students’ classrooms. 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:

https://pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/p/pennanthil-p/supporting-our-students/Uniform_price_list_and_order_form_term_2_2020.pdf

Alison Parker

Uniform Shop Manager

phpsuniformshop@gmail.com