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The Pennant
Email: [email protected]
Website: pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 9484 1134 Fax: 9875 2333
27 November 2018 Term 4 Week 7
Principal’s Report
Spectacular Last Friday night I had the absolute pleasure of witnessing the extraordinary talents of students from across NSW. It was an amazing night and a very uplifting experience. The children from Pennant Hills PS joined 2680 fellow students from across the state to create an enormous choir. The sound was incredible. Thank you to Ms Stevens and Miss Wong for all their hard work in supporting the students.
Staffing update Congratulations to Miss Catherall who has been successful through the department’s Merit Selection process for a permanent teaching position at the new Lindfield Learning Village. As this is a new school staff for 2019 are required to begin their new role on Monday 10 December 2018. This means that Miss Catherall’s last day at Pennant Hills PS will be Friday 7 December. Miss Catherall has been an asset to our community and I am sure that she will be a success in her new venture and we wish her all the very best of luck. For the last two weeks of school the students in 2J will have Mrs Edey as their teacher.
Year 6 Fun Day
During the middle session today, I was able to witness firsthand the extravaganza that is the Year 6 Fun Day. Every Year 6 student should be proud of his or her efforts. Each stall was prepared, organised and knowledgeable about how to ensure their stall was a success. Our Year 6
Term 4 Week 7 Wednesday 28 November Scripture, PHPS Parent Café in Hall 9:30-11:15am, Online Book Club orders close 9pm Thursday 29 November Choir Performance-Epping Club 10-12:30pm, Chess 3:30-4:30
Friday 30 November Library books to be returned
Term 4 Week 8 Tuesday 4 December Celebration of Learning K-2 Rehearsal, Final P&C Meeting Wednesday 5 December Scripture-last day Thursday 6 December Celebration of Learning 3-6 Rehearsal, Chess 3:30-4:30pm Friday 7 December Celebration of Learning PHHS
Term 4 Week 9 Monday 10 December Year 6 Farewell
Tuesday 11 December Bush Christmas Kinder Incursion School Tour 10am 3-6 Site
Wednesday 12 Dec Bush Christmas Kinder Incursion
Thursday 13 Dec 9:30am Year 6 Graduation, Thank you morning tea 11.30am, Chess 3:30-4:30, Carols Friday 14 Dec 3-6 Oliver Performance at PHHS
Term 4 Week 10 Monday 17 Dec End of Year Celebration
Tuesday 18 Dec Talent Show
Wednesday 19 Dec LAST DAY TERM 4
Sage 3 Party, 2.30pm Year 6 Clap Out
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students were able to put a smile on every student’s face as well as all the teachers. Today was a great advertisement for what this school community is about – well done Year 6 students and teachers. Thanks also to every family that supported today through the purchasing of tokens to allow their child/ren to participate in the many activities.
Kinderlinks Today was the last Kinderlinks session for 2019. It was fantastic to see so many smiling faces eager to begin their schooling. These sessions provide the staff with an opportunity to get to know the students to assist with planning but more importantly, it allows the children to participate in school type activities so when they start next year they are aware what will take place. Thank you to all the staff involved to make this program so successful and thank you to the parents for making arrangements in their busy schedule to ensure a smooth transition to ‘big school’. As I mentioned this morning if you are new to our school community – Welcome! If during your schooling you are unsure about something please contact the school’s office to get an answer to your query, we are here to support you. Education, therefore, is a process of living and not a preparation for future living. John Dewey Kind regards, Matt Pinchbeck Principal
Principal’s Awards
K-2:
Emma C, Gemma P, Adelaide S, Tom S, Hamish K, Stephen D, Mathieu C, Bryan L, Emily M, Austin D, Daniel L, Hazel B, Vinessa S, Tristan T, Sophie S, Anya H, Kaiden T, Alex Y, Zoè C
MERIT AWARDS
COMPUTERS – Ezekiel M KD, Mia M KR, Joshua N 1D, Kelsey C 1C, Archie B 2J, Annabelle R 2T, 2J – Zach L, Tahlia C, Kate H, Reece H, Munira G, Seb J, Shima A, 2M – Gurjas K, Daniel L, James W, Keshav K, Lucas M, Amelia B, 2T – Isabella P, Tom S, Sofia E, John Y, Charlie T, Annabelle R, Mathieu C, 1C – Ali P, Bobby Z, Hamish K, Nathan P, Leo W-L, Evie R, 1D – Liviru L, Onadi P, Lithushan L, Jakes S, Abbie R, Cassius H, 1R – Finn K, Ryo J, Kayleigh B, Thenuk T, Zaal N, Mana A, KC – Alex L, Andy K, Charles D, Angela C, KD – Audrey M, Annabelle T, Patrick JM, Ezekiel M, KG – Megan N, Josh F, Lilly N, Jamie G, KR – Heart S, Yuvraj L, Amity G, Daniel-John R,
MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Kindergarten 2019 Enrolments We are currently enrolling Kindergarten students for 2019. If you have a child starting Kindergarten at PHPS next year and you have not yet completed and submitted an enrolment application form, please do so as soon as possible. Please note that it is also necessary to bring your child’s Birth Certificate or identity documents, copies of any family law or other relevant court orders, your child’s immunisation history statement and four documents for proof of residence (please contact the school office for the documents required).
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Kinderlinks Congratulations to all Kinderlinks students. Today was our last Kinderlinks session, all students had an exciting 4 weeks getting used to coming to school. Today we finished with a small concert. Well done to all students, Year 5 helpers and teaching staff who together helped to make this program so successful. We look forward to seeing you all in 2019. Leadership Speeches The top 10 girls and boys in year 5 will present their leadership speeches to the 3-6 students and staff on Wednesday at 1:50pm. Speeches will be under the Cola on the 3-6 site. Candidates will be informed of the outcome this Friday. Celebration of Learning Please join us for our annual Celebration of Learning at Pennant Hills High School Friday 7 December. K-2: 9:45am – 11:15am 3-6: 11:30 – 1:15pm These are approximate times. Shining a Ray of Light This Festive Season This Christmas, Ray White will continue its popular tradition of giving with the return of ‘A little Ray of giving’. The inspiring Christmas campaign will see Ray White Cherrybrook | Thornleigh | West Pennant Hills partner with Rotary Club of Thornleigh to help disadvantaged people who may need a little extra light in their festive season. Pennant Hills Public School is supporting this charity and we urge everyone who is able, to donate a small gift for those families who are less fortunate. The gift drive is a way to help put a smile on the face of anyone who may need some extra cheer at this time of year, and it is as simple as can be. All you need to do is wrap up your present and drop it into the K-2 or 3-6 school office. Please write on the gift male or female and nominate an age group. The office will be collecting gifts from Wednesday 28 November-Tuesday 11 December and Rotary Club of Thornleigh will collect the gifts from our school to give to the less fortunate. It’s a really simple way to put a smile on the face of someone who might otherwise go without this Christmas, adding just a small gift can make the biggest difference to families who are struggling at an expensive time of year. Ray White has run this initiative across Australia and New Zealand each December since 2012. Last year more than 300 offices across Australia and New Zealand helped raise 30,000 gifts for disadvantaged families this Christmas. Thank you for your support. Kind Regards Mrs Melissa Griffith Relieving Deputy Principal
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LIBRARY NEWS
Borrowing for 2018 Student borrowing has now finished for the year so it is necessary for all library books to be returned this week. Scholastic Book Club news A reminder that the closing date for Issue 8 online orders is tomorrow Wednesday 28 November at 9 pm. If you wish to place an order from the Book Club catalogue you will need to go the Scholastic Book Club LOOP website page, register your details if you have not already done so and then pay by credit card. Please note that because we are a split-site school we have two Book Club accounts “Pennant Hills Public School K-2” and “Pennant Hills Public School 3-6”. If you have children on both sites you may decide to register and place your entire order just with one child to save time. Ms Davis Teacher Librarian
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P&C PRESIDENT
Music Program Farewells
Firstly, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to Dayan McL who will be retiring as Strings Convenor at the end of the year. Dayan has coordinated the String Ensemble for 9 years and has worked tirelessly to promote both the Strings program and the Music Program in general at PHPS. Dayan has also been instrumental in establishing performance opportunities such as the participation in the Festival of Instrumental Music at the Opera House, as well as String Soiree, Socially Strings and Busking to encourage involvement in the school and local community. Dayan also played a major role in the introduction of the creative and performing arts captains into the PHPS Leadership program. When not working directly on the PHPS String ensemble, Dayan put her amazing energy towards helping establish new String ensembles at West Pennant Hills PS, Normanhurst West PS and Pennant Hills High School - ensembles that will continue to flourish thanks to her efforts. We will miss you Dayan! In her place, Phil Y will assume the role of Strings Convenor. Welcome aboard Phil. We will also say goodbye to Deb M at the end of the year. Deb has spent the last 2 years conducting our Training and Intermediate Bands. She taught our young musicians with the energy and commitment of a troop of conductors! Deb has given our younger musicians a strong start to their musical careers and will be very sadly missed.
Our final big P&C event of the year is coming soon!
Please join us for this fun family event, and invite your family and friends! and feel free to say goodbye to Deb at the Carols event!
Andrew Passé-de Silva 0410653878 [email protected]
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BAND NEWS
Updates
Band flyers have been distributed with all the required band program inform ation for anyone interested in joining the band.
TB students will be required to handover the band instruments on 14 December 2018.
There will be no band rehearsals after carols night on 13 December 2018.
Upcoming Performances
SCB and JB will perform at the Celebration of Learning on 7 December 2018.
All the band students to perform at Christmas carols on 13 December 2018.
End of Year party for all the band members after school hours on 17 December 2018
Please check our website for more information http://www.phpspandc.org.au/band The Band Committee [email protected]
STRINGS NEWS
Next Monday 3 Dec will be a COMBINED rehearsal in the Hall. Parent helper is Kim G. Please note there are TWO additional COMBINED rehearsals with BAND coming up - all strings students need to attend. - Monday 3 December 3:30-4.40pm in the Band Room - Thursday 6 December 7:30am in the Band Room The Ensemble will be performing at the Celebration of Learning Assembly on Friday 7 December for the K-2 presentation event. Children need to bring music and instruments on this day. They will be accompanied during the walk to the High School and back by teaching staff. For more information on learning a string instrument or joining the ensemble in 2019, please contact us at the email address below. The PHPS String Ensemble [email protected]
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CANTEEN Canteen Volunteers Thank You Night Out - Thursday 29 November Don’t forget Thank You drinks at Hotel Pennant Hills this Thursday from 7:30pm. All volunteers welcome. 2019 Rosters I will soon be collating a roster for the canteen volunteers of 2019. If you are already on the roster and do not wish to continue then please let me know. If you would like to go on the roster next year please send me an email to [email protected] with your preferred day. K-2 canteen duty is only from 12.50-1.50 daily, but if possible it is a great help if K-2 parents can come to the 3-6 site from about 11am to help with lunch preparation. The canteen shift at 3-6 is from 9.30- 2pm but shorter shifts can be arranged if necessary. Younger siblings are welcome at the K-2 site but unfortunately children are not allowed in the 3-6 canteen. Thank you to those who have already confirmed your availability for next year. Please note: It is a condition of working on site that you provide PHPS with 100 points of identification along with a signed Appendix 5 or provide the school with a current WWCC number. Contact the 3-6 Office or K-2 Office to ensure you bring the correct documents for verification before undertaking any voluntary assistance at the school on either site. November Monthly Special This week is your last chance to get Nachos for lunch. Limited numbers are available each day. 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 28 November – Karen G, Carol H Thursday 29 November – Peta P, need one more Friday 30 November – Narelle M, Brodie J 3-6 Site Wednesday 28 November – Karen G, need one more Thursday 29 November – Vivian, Peta P Friday 30 November – Brodie J, Helena H Thank you for your help. Carolyn Harriss 0412 502 025 [email protected]
UNIFORM SHOP
Kinderlinks I would like to thank the following parents for their invaluable assistance throughout the Kinderlinks program: Lynne M, Peta P, Claire M, Sharon M, Rohini M, Kate A, Siobhan H and Karen C. Much to the delight of our prospective and enthusiastic 2019 Kindergarten students, all orders have been distributed this morning at the final Kinderlinks session. The Uniform Shop will resume normal Tuesday trading next week now that the Kinderlinks program has concluded.
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Year 2 2019 House Colours Year 1 parents please note that orders for the coloured sports dots are due Friday 7 December. The coloured house dots can also be ordered via Flexischools but prices will include the Flexischools’ surcharge. All orders will be delivered to the students’ class during December in readiness for 2019. Dr Shoe Dr Shoe will be attending the Uniform Shop this term on Thursday 6 December from 3.00pm–3.45pm. 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. Hours For 2019 The last day of trading for 2018 will be Thursday 13 December. The Uniform Shop will reopen on the following dates and times in Week 1, Term 1, 2019:
Tuesday 29 January 8:45am – 10:45am (Staff Development Day) Wednesday 30 January 8:45am – 10:45am Years 1-6 students return Thursday 31 January 3:00pm – 4:00pm 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/PHPS_Uniform_Shop_Price_list_and_order_form_October_2018.pdf Alison Parker Uniform Shop Manager [email protected]
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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