Principal’s News

Band Camp On the weekend, PPS hosted its annual Band Camp at school over 2 days. The Instrumental Music Program includes 175 students over 4 bands and 2 string ensembles. It was a huge weekend of music, with the children participating in rehearsals and music tuition as well as a concert at the end. The children had a great time and behaved beautifully throughout the camp. Our band coordinator, Zannie Abbott, the band parents, conductors, teacher helpers and Mrs Herbert did an amazing job to coordinate and run the camp over the 2 days. They all worked extremely hard to provide this wonderful experience/opportunity to our band students. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to making the band camp a huge success.

Wahroonga Music Festival Last Sunday morning our Junior and Concert Bands took time out from their band camp to perform at the Wahroonga Music Festival. The children in both bands performed beautifully and competed well. Our Junior Band placed first in their division, which was a fantastic achievement. Congratulations to both bands on their performances at the Wahroonga Music Festival.

Year 6 Excursion On Tuesday, as part of their History and Geography unit on cultural diversity, our Year 6 students visited a Chinese restaurant China Town for lunch and had ‘yum cha’. The food was delicious and quite diverse for some children. All the students enjoyed the lunch and had an authentic learning experience. I’d like to thank the Year 6 teachers of coordinating this excursion.

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 Term 2, Week 8

DATES TO REMEMBER 24 June School Tour 10-10.30am / Performance Ensemble Eisteddford 28 June 1M Assembly 2 July Year 6 Sausage Sizzle 2 July ‘Superhero’ Day 3 July Dance Matinee – 9.45am 5 July D2Bfit Extravanganza – 2pm 5 July Last day of Term 2

TERM DATES 2019

Term 2 Tuesday 30 April – Friday 05 July Term 3 Tuesday 23 July – Friday 27 September Term 4 Monday 14 October – Friday 18 December

Please check LOST PROPERTY for all missing school items; hats, bottles, jumpers, lunchboxes etc. Everything not collected by end of term will be donated to the second hand uniform shop.

Kindergarten 2020 TAKING ENROLMENTS NOW

SEMESTER 1 ACCOUNTS As we are nearing the end of Term 2, could you please finalise your account by the end of term for both

Terms 1 and 2. We would appreciate your prompt payment, thank you.

2W Class Assembly Item At last Friday’s K-2 Assembly, 2W presented their class assembly item based on their Australiana unit of work. The students presented information on our States and Territories as well as an entertaining poem. The children then finished by presenting a dramatised performance of ‘Waltzing Matilda’. The students performed magnificently and impressed with their singing and acting. It was obvious that the children had a great time performing their assembly item which was extremely entertaining. I’d like to thank Mrs Wiblin and Mr Long for all their hard work in preparing the children for their assembly item.

Visitors Please note that during school hours all visitors to the school, including parents, must attend the School Office and sign into the Visitor’s Book. This includes parent helpers who are scheduled to assist on a class. These requirements are in place to ensure the safety and secuirty of our students. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Bruno Diodati Principal

Relieving Deputy Principals’ News

School Reports Academic reports will be provided to your student in the last week of school, this term. Please take time to look over the report with your child and celebrate their success. Remember if you would like to discuss the report further an appointment needs to be made through the office.

Enrolling Now for 2020 If you have a child commencing Kindergarten in 2020, or if you know of anyone commencing school next year, we are taking enrolments now! Our comprehensive orientation program will begin in Term 4.

Updating Contact Details Please contact the office if you have changed phone or contact details for your children so we have the current details readily on hand should we need to call you.

Robyn Herbert / Deb Pegolo Relieving Deputy Principals

PPS BAND CAMP 2019

‘Earn&Learn’

Final collection for ‘Earn & Learn’ stickers is 25th June. Thank you for all the wonderful stickers delivered so far!

Ariane Newell and Paige Kingston-Smith

Dance 2Bfit Extravaganza 2019

On Friday 5th July, children from K – 2 will be involved in a DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA. They will be performing a routine that they have been learning during their Dance 2B Fit lessons this term.

Parents & guests are invited to attend the event which will take place on the netball court, under the cola. The dance extravaganza will start at 2:00pm with Kindergarten starting the show and Year 2 concluding it. Children will need to wear their costumes to school and teachers will add extra costume parts, if needed, before the show.

A note regarding costumes will be sent out shortly.

Please let your class teacher know if you will be away for the performance. Children may wear jackets/jumpers to school prior to performing as the weather may be cold. All children should wear sensible closed in shoes.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Lucinda Holbrook Dance Co-ordinator

SAUSAGE SIZZLE FUNDRAISER FOR YEAR 6 On Tuesday, 2 July, the Year 6 students will be holding a sausage sizzle fundraiser in order to raise money for their upcoming snow trip to Canberra. Order forms are on their way home for Students who will be able to purchase a sausage sandwich and a drink. Please return these forms and money to the school office by 27 June. Unfortunately, we are unable to cater for children who are gluten free or have allergies. Thank you for your support. Year 6 students and teachers

PSSA Match Reports WEEK 7

AFL Junior Captain: Lucy Who we played: St Ives North White Win/ Loss: Loss Score: 88-1 How the team played: We need to work on defending and our concentration. Our passing and kicking was good. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Nathan did some great kicking and Julian gave the team lots of encouragement. Girls Soccer Junior Captain: Poppy Who we played: Gordon West Win/ Loss: win Score: 5-0 How the team played: The team played very well. There was lots of passing, good shooting and most of all, teamwork! 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Ava played well in attack, Hannah in defence, Ilana at midfield. I am very proud of the team. Boys Soccer Junior A Captain: Cody/Jake Who we played: Roseville Loss: score: 2 -1 How the team played: We attacked well but we didn’t pass a lot. we need to improve our defence. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Luke and Nicky played really well Junior C Captain: Jatco Who we played: Gordon West Win/ Loss: Tie Score: 2-2 How the team played: The team played well. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Liam, Daniel, Greg AFL Senior Captain: Logan Who we played: St Ives North White Win/ Loss: win Score: 35-32 How the team played: We got the ball forward a lot better. Our tackling still needs work. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Max, Jeremy, Jenson Girls Soccer Senior Captain: Poppy Who we played: Killara Win/ Loss: win Score: 7-0 How the team played: We all played very well. We did a great job in defence and attacking. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Maya, Phillipa, Immy and Sarah Boys Soccer Junior B Captain: Johnathon Who we played: Roseville Win score: 3 -2 How the team played: I honestly think the team played really well. our defence needed to be more solid. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Thomas, Justin and Chris worked really well as a team

Junior D Captain: Matthew Who we played: Gordon West Win/ Loss: Win Score: 6-2 How the team played: They played well but the defenders need to spread out more. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Charlie, Isaac and Cheston Boys Soccer Senior A Captain: Max Who we played: Roseville Win score: 11 - 0!!! How the team played: The team played very well, they moved the ball around and scored 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: max, byron and thomas Netball Junior Blue Captain: Sophie Who we played: Chatswood 1 Win/ Loss: Loss Score: 5/1 How the team played: We played well trying our best but we need to work on spreading out. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Saisha for getting herself free most passes and Oscar for his intercepts. Senior Blue Captain: Freya Who we played: Killara Win: 19-2 How the team played: The team was amazing and won the game. We should continue to practise our catching. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Adelaide, Georgia and Daria Boys Soccer Senior B Captain: Luca Who we played: Gordon West Win/ Loss: Win Score: 6-0 How the team played: The team played very well. Everyone passed, dribbled and used lots of skill 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Ryan, Max, Arie Netball Junior Yellow Captain: Sasha Who we played: Lindfield 3 Win/ Loss: Win Score: 2/0 How the team played: Our team was great but we need to try harder with getting free. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Cindy for defence, Whitney for breaking and Oscar for his super long passes. Senior Yellow Captain: Heidi Who we played: Masada Win: 24-0 How the team played: The team played with loads of enthusiasm and our defence was amazing. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Cerys, Freya and Shania

Tuesday 2nd July is Superhero Day! This term, the SRC are hosting a Superhero Day. This fundraiser will

support Bear Cottage, a facility for families caring for a child with a

life limiting or terminal illness.

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All students are encouraged to dress-up as their favourite superhero

and donate a gold coin. If you don’t have a superhero costume at home,

mix and match what is already in your wardrobe to portray a superhero, or better still, invent

your own! (Please, no zinc or hairspray)

The SRC will also be holding a colouring in competition. You can pick up a colouring sheet from the

front office. Entries must be labelled with student’s name and class, and should be returned to

Miss Newell by 2nd JULY. (Apologies for the misprint in the hand out.)

Thank you for your support, Miss Newell, Mrs Ryan and the Pymble SRC

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.

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 2019, please help us keep the lost property area tidy by returning items back into the buckets provided. 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 2019 Friday 28 June 8.30-9.15am

Prayer Group

Community News

Hornsby Gang Show

120 Loal Souts and Guies on Stage in musical variety show Bookings: www.gangshow.com

Junior Science Academy Schol Holiday Programs

More information visit the website on: Mq.edu.au/about/holidays

Christian Prayer Group will meet every Friday morning at 9.00am

If you have any enquiries, please contact Jackie Tham (jackietham@yahoo.com.au)

MCCARTHY STUDIOS 2019

Classes in the Hall at Pymble School 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 info@mccarthystudios.com.au

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.

$500 will be given back to PPS to anyone who sells a property through Belle Property.