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School Fees are now overdue. Thank you to the families who have finalised their Statements of Account.
We would appreciate the outstanding accounts being paid at your earliest convenience.
Principal’s News K-2 Assembly Item - 1S 1S presented their assembly item at last Friday’s Infant’s Assembly. All the children were dressed as penguins and had made the beautiful penguin costumes themselves. The children impressed the whole audience with their varied and interesting facts about penguins and sang a lovely song. The children are definitely ready for Year 2, given they all remembered their detailed lines. The children performed brilliantly and had a great time entertaining their peers, teachers, parents and grandparents. I’d like to thank Mrs Schwebel and Miss Newell for preparing the children so beautifully for their item.
Wednesday, 21 November Term 4, Week 6
DATES TO REMEMBER: Christmas drinks invitations for each year group is attached for your information
23 November KS Assembly 28 November P&C AGM in school hall 7pm 30 November Infants Choir Item 5 December Night of Stars 7pm 7 December K-2 Presentation Day 9.15-10.00am 10 December Junior Dance 12 December Xmas Scripture Service 13 December Yr 6 Farewell and Presentation Day 18 December Picnic Day / Surf School 19 December Last day of School
TERM DATES TERM 4 15th October – 19th December
PPS Waste Audit
As part of Science, Year 6 and 2S students last Friday conducted a waste audit of general school rubbish. The children armed with gloves sorted the rubbish into various groups, including rubbish that can be recycled. The audit revealed some interesting information about the rubbish content at PPS. This audit will help to inform more sustainable waste practices at PPS. Our school community is committed to living more sustainably and recycling more generally. Thank you to the Year 6 teachers, Mr Dormer and Mr Sillato for this initiative.
2018 City Country Alliance (CCA) Student Leadership Summit Over the past 3 days our newly selected 2019 Student Leadership group attended the CCA Student Leadership Summit at the Collaroy Centre. The summit included 140 students from 30 NSW public schools schools, including rural schools. This initiative aims to deepen student’s intercultural understandings and encourage interaction with students from diverse city and rural communities. The children participated in a range of leadership workshops, visited schools in south western Sydney and listened to indigenous presenters. Our NSW Education Minister, the Hon. Rob Stokes also spoke to the students about leadership, diversity and intercultural understanding. Importantly, the children all made new friends and met people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and communities. I’d like to thank Mrs Herbert and Mrs Venter for their organisation of this opportunity and Mrs Hiley and Miss Sharp for taking such good care of the students while on this camp. Colour Fun Run Last week PPS held its inaugural P&C Colour Fun Run at Bannockburn Oval. All students K-6 participated in the Colour Fun Run which raised much needed funds for our farmers. Despite the damp weather the fun run was a huge success. The children negotiated a range of obstacles as they were squirted with coloured powder as part of the run. A great time was had by all students, with some of our teachers also running the course. A big thank you to all our parent volunteers and a special thank you to Mrs Kate Walther for coordinating this event. I’d like to also thank Mrs Herbert for her assistance with coordinating the fun run.
PPS Amazing Brain Race Recently Mrs Lee-Joe ran our ‘2018 Amazing Brain Race’ in which many students competed. Students entered teams into this competition and raced around the school solving problems as part of their group. There was a junior and senior competition and once teams had all the answers they raced to Mrs Herbert’s office to have their solutions validated. Congratulations to all the teams that participated. I’d like to thank Mrs Le-Joe for coordinating this exciting and challenging event.
PPS Disco The Friday before last our P&C held our yearly school disco. We had separate K-2 and 3-6 discos and all children who attended had a fantastic time. It was great to see children dressed up in costumes based on our ‘farmer’ disco theme. The children danced, bopped and sang excitedly and all had a great time. We had many parents volunteers to help out, which is greatly appreciated. Thank you also to Tisa Van Den Heuvel for all her organisation.
Art Show PPS held its Art Show over two nights recently. All students K-6 displayed artworks at the Art Show. The quality of the artwork on display was truly amazing. We have extremely talented and creative students at PPS. Equally, our teachers are very creative and work hard to get the best out of their students. A resident local artist, Marilyn Rabinowitz opened our Art Show and was impressed with the creativity of our students and teachers. I’d like to thank our Year 6 students and parents who organised finger food and drinks for this event. Thank you also to the Jazz Band and their conductor Alex for performing at our Art Show. A special thank you to Mrs Lee-Joe for coordinating the Art Show and to all the parents who helped set up and pack up the displays. Bruno Diodati Principal
Relieving Deputy Principals’ Report
It has been a busy two weeks at Pymble – two nights of the Art Show, The P & C Disco and The Colour Fun Run. These events were a huge success and a credit to all involved. It is wonderful to watch the children from Pymble adapt to new situations and at all times conduct themselves in a manner that reflects well on our school.
Increasingly, children are bringing Mobile Phones to school. We understand that there are occasions where, for safety reasons, children may need phones before and after school. It is important, however that these phones are switched off and placed into school bags when the child arrives at school and are only turned on again at the end of the school day. Please note that due to privacy and safety issues, phones may not be used to take photos of other children while on school grounds.
On Friday, 24 of our year 6 students will perform at The Schools Spectacular – a variety show that involves 5000 students from across NSW. There are four performances on Friday and Saturday this week. Stage 3 will attend the Friday performance .
This week is our second and final Kindy Orientation. Last week it was wonderful seeing all the smiling faces in our Kindergarten classrooms as the children enjoyed making craft with the help of buddies. We look forward to seeing our pre-schoolers back today and their parents in the hall for some more information.
Robyn Herbert and Deb Pegolo Relieving Deputy Principals
2018 Night of Stars
2018 Night of Stars On Wednesday, 5th December PPS will hold their annual Performing Arts evening ‘Night of Stars. The concert will start at 7pm and be held in the school hall. Students will need arrive at 6:40pm and meet at the Year 2 classroom block.
- Years 3 & 4 girls will meet in 2S - Years 5 & 6 girls will meet in 2L - All boys will meet in 2M
All holding rooms will be supervised by teachers on the night.
Performers are asked to stay until the completion of all performances. The show will run for approximately 1 – ½ hours. Parents may pick their children up from the holding rooms after the conclusion of the show. There will be a dress rehearsal for the show inclusive of all performances on WEDNESDAY 5th December. The rehearsal will occur after lunch time where all primary students will attend. No parents please. Children will need to bring any costumes or props that are required for their performances. No hair or make up is required for the rehearsal. If there are any questions, please contact myself or the relevant performing arts teacher. Lucinda Holbrook
PSSA Weekly Report
Boys Cricket Seniors Vs Lindfield Score: 116-72 Win
An outstanding effort with two players sick today. The seniors first win of the season, and very well deserved! The whole team played brilliantly and all deserve recognition today. Juniors Vs Lindfield Score: 156-81 Win
It was a great game today. We won with a high wicket game. Jeremy, Eddie and Hamish were the best players on the field. Girls Cricket Juniors Vs. Lindfield Score: won by 36 runs Win
We tried to get as many wickets as we could today and we also did a great job in batting. We were trying to improve on our runs as well, and the team was definitely running more frequently, especially when hitting off the tees. Jasmine got three wickets and had great aim when bowling. Lucy bat really well and got the team lots of 4’s and 6’s.
Seniors Vs. Lindfield Score: 90-71 Loss The team played their absolute best today. Pearl and Sophie batted really well and Cate and Chloe bowled amazingly. Modball Seniors Vs. Gordon East Score: 7-7 Tie The Pymble team played well together and communicated very well with each other. Mia did some great pitches and helped to get Gordon East out. Jake was communicating well with everyone and we were all encouraging each other. Juniors Vs St Ives Score: 13-9 Loss
The team played pretty decently today. We tried our very best, although I think we need to work on communicating more and catching. Matt, Ruby and Kirrily were our 3 main players because they helped the team and make it more of a tight game. Touch Football Seniors Boys
Game 1 Gordon West Score: 5-1 Win
Game 2 St Ives North Score: 4-2 Win
The team overall played pretty well today and did a good job, but we could work on our defence to stop any trys from getting through. Dilan and Ollie did some great passes and Marcus scored some great trys on the wing. Seniors Girls
Game 1 Lindfield East Score: 3-1 Loss
Game 2 Gordon West Score: 6-1 Loss
The team played well in attack today but we need to work on our defence. Taya scored both trys and Georgia played a really great game. Junior Boys
Game 1 Chatswood Score:Friendly
Game 2 Chatswood Score: 2-1 Win
Today we had some good assists. Our passing was pretty good too. John, James, Rhys and Luke were the top players on the team today. Junior Girls
Game 1 Gordon West Score:Friendly
Game 2 St Ives North Score: 1-0 Loss
The team played well but in the friendly game we were being a bit too silly and should have taken it more seriously. Hannah, Alicia and Eleanor were the best players on the field today.
Lauryn Sharp PSSA Coordinator
Instrumental Program News
End of Year Carols Concert on Sunday 9th December from 5pm
Our End of Year Carols Concert is shaping up to be a fantastic evening for the entire school community to come together to celebrate the end of the year. Parents, students, neighbours, family and friends are all invited to get together for a picnic dinner before enjoying carols played by the music groups. We are fundraising for new instruments with a BBQ, cake stalls, raffle and some Christmas surprises. Gold coin donation on the gate.
Wet weather back up is Turramurra Uniting Church so the concert will go ahead whatever the weather.
2019 Junior Band and new Strings members
All students in year 2 are invited to join the Junior Band or Strings groups in 2019.
The Strings open rehearsal was held this week – please email [email protected] if you missed it and are interested in joining.
All students and parents interested in joining Junior Band in 2019 the Band Open Rehearsal is on Thursday 22 November 7:45 – 8:30am in the school hall. You will hear what instruments are available in the program and how the program runs.
Fees
If you haven't paid you fees for the year, please pay them urgently.
Dates for Term 4
Event Date PE Band open rehearsal for year 2 kids wanting to join the 2019 Junior band
7:45 – 8:30AM Thursday 22 November
Blow Test for Year 2 kids wanting to join the 2019 Junior band
7:45-8:00AM Thursday 29 November
Last Junior Band rehearsal 3 December Last Jazz Band 3 December Last Concert Band rehearsal 6 December End of year concert – all bands and strings playing. Whole school community invited.
5:00pm picnic
6:00pm carols start
Sunday 9 December
Instrument collection for JB and CB instruments who require servicing
10 December
Presentation Day – Performance Ensemble and Monday Strings
13 December
Zannie Abbott 0418 274 291 [email protected]
P & C
Annual General Meeting
The Parents and Citizens’ Association of Pymble Public School is managed by an Executive Committee. Each year at the Annual General Meeting in November this committee stands down and a new committee is elected for the coming year.
November 2018 could by your chance to become an important member of the P & C and make a real contribution to your school.
Don’t miss out!
The P & C needs to fill these positions in November and we are looking for parents from throughout the school to step forward and become involved.
Positions Include:
Executive Committee* Sub Committees*_______________________________
President * Policy/Planning& School Self Evaluation
Vice President x2
Treasurer * Grounds/Facilities
* Promotions
Secretary * EAL Liaison * Social/Fundraising
Executive Members x6 * Liaison * Uniform Shop
*Second Hand Uniform Shop
*Nomination forms are available from the office, or via email from Nicole Barraclough at [email protected]
The Annual General Meeting will take place at 7pm on Wednesday 28th November in the School Hall.
Please come along and support your P & C
If you would like more information on any positions or on the P & C in general, a description of each role can be found within the Parent Directory, or please contact
Tisa Van den Heuvel, P & C President at [email protected].
Pymble Public School
Parents & Citizens Association Inc
NOMINATION FORM – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2019
Position___________________________________________________________________________
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Phone (h)______________________________ (mob) ______________________________________
E-Mail: ____________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________ Date___________________________
Children Name: ________________________________ Year in 2019 ___________________
At PPS: Name: ________________________________ Year in 2019 ____________________
Name: ________________________________ Year in 2019 ____________________
NOMINATED BY _________________________________ (SIGN) _____________________________
SECONDED BY ___________________________________(SIGN) _____________________________
I do not wish my email to be utilised for either P& C or school communications (which includes information pertaining to sport, class or band related activities)
PLEASE RETURN FORM IN A CONFIDENTIAL ENVELOPE MARKED FOR THE ATTENTION OF Nicole Barraclough P & C Secretary AND PLACE IT IN THE P&C BOX IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE.
Pymble Public School
Parents & Citizens Association Inc.
NOMINATION FORM – SUB COMMITTEE 2019
I am interested in being involved in one or more of the following sub committees and understand there will be a varying degree of involvement and attendance of meetings from time to time if and when required;
Policy/Planning & School Self Evaluations
Promotions
Grounds/Facilities Social/Fundraising
Liaison Uniform Shop
EALD Liaison 2nd Hand Uniform Shop
Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Phone (h) _____________________________ (mob) _____________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________ Date ______________________________
Children Name: ___________________________ Year in 2019 ________________________
At PPS Name: ____________________________ Year in 2019 ________________________
Name: ____________________________ Year in 2019 ________________________
I do not wish my email to be utilised for either P&C or school communications (which includes information pertaining to sport, class or band related activities)
PLEASE RETURN FORM IN A CONFIDENTIAL ENVELOPE MARKED FOR THE ATTENTION Nicole Barraclough AND PLACE IN THE P&C BOX IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE.
PPS Leavers The assist with our numbers for classes next year, would all parents of
children who are NOT returning to PPS in 2019
Please advise the office as soon as possible. This refers to all classes K-6 inclusive
Please complete and send to the office.
NAME:
_________________________________________________
CLASS:
__________________________________________________
INTENDED SCHOOL:
_________________________________________________
Pymble Public Parents Facebook page
All current PPS parents, carers and those known to be so in the future, are welcome to join the Pymble Public School Parents Facebook group. You will be asked your child’s name and class for verification purposes. If this cannot be provided, then you will be unable to join the group.
Michelle Strawbridge Parent Liaison
PPS School Stream app
Have you downloaded the School Stream app?. You can download the app for free onto as many devices as you wish. All parents are strongly encouraged to download our new PPS School Stream app. Should you have any questions regarding the app or trouble downloading the app please visit the school website for easy to follow instructions.
Newsletter Articles
Please note for all ‘Myalla’ news, information is to be directed to the following gmail address by Monday, 3pm. Notices after this time will be placed into the newsletter for the following week. Thank you.
Uniform Shop Opening Hours Please find below the opening hours for the Uniform Shop.
• Tuesdays - 1.30pm – 4pm • Thursdays - 8.15am – 10.30am
Lost Property In 2018, please help us keep the lost property area tidy by returning items back into the buckets provided in Items with NO NAME will be sent to the 2nd Hand Uniform shop and proceeds from these sales will be used to fund school improvements.
2nd Hand Uniform Shop dates for 2018 8.30am-9.30am Term 4: Tuesday 4th December All Sales are cash only. Contact is Alex Walker.
School Enews To subscribe for the Myalla to be emailed to you please follow the prompts below. Go to the School website link: www.pymble-p.schools.nsw.edu.au ‘Newsletter and Notes’ ‘Subscribe’
Prayer Group
Christian Prayer Group will meet every Friday morning at 9.00am
In the quiet garden near Yr 3 classrooms or in the 3W classroom if raining If you have any enquiries, please contact Jackie Tham ([email protected])
YEAR 2 PLAY IN THE PARK
Friday 14th December, 3:30 - 5pm
Turramurra Memorial Park (flying fox end)
Can you believe our Year 2 children will be graduating from Infants to Primary!!??
Bring: Plate to share, siblings most welcome
Learn to play the acoustic guitar in a friendly environment. Learn to play your favourite songs. Beginners and intermediates are
welcome. Please contact Bernadette Palmer on 0400 364 064.
MCCARTHY STUDIOS 2018 Classes in the Hall at Pymble School Complimentary - An invitation is extended to attend any class until end of term. This is your opportunity to see if this is right for you!! Friday 3.15 to 4.45pm Kindy/Year 1 - Dance/Drama/Singing 3.30 to 7pm Junior - Musical Theatre/Drama/Singing/Dance Wednesday 3.15 to 5pm Years 2/3- Dance/Drama/Singing 4.30 to 6pm Junior – Singing/Dance For times and further info, please email [email protected]
