Principal’s News

We have almost reached the end of a very different school year, with only two weeks of the school term to go (students’ last

day is Wednesday 16 December 2020). Never before in our lifetimes have we seen school and domestic border closures in

Australia. As restrictions in NSW and around Australia seem to be easing there is a collective want and hope for a more

‘normal’ 2021 school year. Semester Two has seen a return to regular teaching and learning and other programs at school,

with even an overnight school camp possible earlier this term. Hopefully, some of our extensive list of extra-curricular activities

and events such as band and dance festivals begin to return in 2021. It would also be lovely to see our P&C community

events like fairs and discos return sometime soon. Our school community has shown great resilience and support for our

school and one another during this pandemic. Our strong sense of community rose before COVID and will see us through to

the end of this pandemic.

Wednesday, 2 December 2020 Term 4, Week 8

Dates to remember 3 December Day of Stars

8 December K-2 Presentation Assembly

9 December 3-6 Presentation Assembly

10 December Year 6 Farewell

15 December Picnic Day

16 December Year 6 Graduation & last day of Term 4, 2020

Kindergarten Orientation

Yesterday we held our third kindergarten orientation session for our new 2021 PPS kindy cohort. It has been exciting to see

our new kindergarten children for 2021 in our school enjoying time in the kindergarten classrooms. The children have all

enjoyed their sessions at school and seem ready for ‘big school’. While we have had to provide information via ZOOM to our

new kindergarten parents and carers, it has been lovely to meet parents as they have dropped off and picked up their children.

We are looking forward to our new kindergarten students starting next year. I’d like to thank Ms Carew, Mrs Doig, our

Kindergarten teachers and our office staff for coordinating our Kindergarten Orientation Program.

Presentation Day Assemblies and Year 6 Graduation

Families of students who will be receiving an award (Years 3-6 only) have been notified this week. Weather permitting, all

presentation day assemblies K-6 will be held on our outdoor covered netball court following strict COVID guidelines and

restrictions as set out by the NSW Department of Education and NSW Health.

Our K-2 presentation day assemblies will be held on Tuesday 8 December and our Years 3-6 assemblies will be held on

Wednesday 9 December 2020. One family member per student K-2 and one family member per award winner 3-6 has been

invited. The Year 6 Graduation assembly will be held on Wednesday 16 December. One family member per Year 6 student

has been invited to attend. Attending parents or carers will be required to enter and exit the school via the Rushall Street

entry only. On entry visitors will have to either sign in via the COVID safe QR Code or submit a COVID Safe form. Any parents

arriving and wanting to gain entry to the school from any other school gate will be re-directed to the Rushall Street entry. Your

cooperation in this matter is required and appreciated.

Communication with further details regarding presentation day assemblies and the Year 6 farewell and graduation

assembly has been distributed to parents and carers.

A great deal of planning and organisation has gone into restructuring our ‘usual’ presentation day assembly format to comply

with COVID guidelines as well as accommodate a limited number of parents and carers. All assemblies will be videoed and

uploaded to a secure YouTube channel and access given to all school families. This will ensure that other family members,

such as grandparents will be able to view the assemblies.

Please note that in the event of inclement or extreme hot weather assemblies will be held in the hall with only students and

teachers (without any parents or visitors). Should this occur, a SchoolStream alert notifying parents and carers that

assemblies will be in the hall will be posted as soon as the decision is made. If this affects you please ensure you have access

to the school’s SchoolStream App.

Years K-5 End of Year Picnic – Tuesday 15 December

Our end of year picnic event for Years K-5 is going to be quite different and exciting this year. Our K-2 students will be enjoying

a movie, ‘Astro Kid’ (rated G) at the Hornsby Event Cinemas as well as a picnic lunch and grade disco back at school. Year

3 students will participate in an exciting Gymnastics and Ninja Warrior Day held at Moving Bodies, Mt Kuring-Gai. Our Years

4 and 5 students will enjoy a Water Sports Gala Day at school. Please refer to the communication to parents and carers

regarding these activities for further details / information.

These activities have been organised in line with the NSW Department of Education and NSW Health’s COVID-19 guidelines.

Our teachers and office staff have worked hard this year to find alternative activities and to ensure that the students have a

fantastic and enjoyable 2020 end of year picnic. Their dedication to our students is greatly appreciated.

Year 6 Surf School

Our annual Year 6 surf school is going ahead this year and will take place on Tuesday 16 December. This is a highlight event

each year for our Year 6 students and a fun and exciting day out. Due to COVID restrictions parent helpers will not be

permitted at this event. The school will be employing extra teaching staff to supervise students and assist with the surfing

activities. I’d like to thank Mrs Herbert and the Year 6 teachers for coordinating this event. It always proves to be a big hit with

the Year 6 children.

Social Distancing

Parents and carers are reminded to observe social distancing during school drop off and pick-up times. It is important that we

all continue to abide by NSW Health guidelines and observe the 1.5m social distancing rule. There are far too many parents

outside the school gates in close proximity to one another. Please also ensure that you only enter the school grounds for

essential purposes. Wherever possible communication with the school should be via the School Office either by phone or

email. Should it be necessary to enter the school grounds, you are to proceed directly to the school’s front office. Your

continued cooperation in these matters is greatly appreciated.

Bruno Diodati

Principal

Deputy Principal’s News

Light Up Learning

It has been wonderful to see our students engaged in fabulous learning activities over the last fortnight. Class

3H enjoyed reading their school magazine and then rehearsed and performed a play.

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Congratulations to these Year 1 students who received a Deputy Principal’s sticker for demonstrating their outstanding mapping skills during their Geography lessons.

Day of Stars

Tomorrow, our Performing Arts groups will have an opportunity to perform their items for our Day of Stars showcase event.

These groups include our dance groups, 3-6 choirs, drama groups and public speakers. All items will be recorded and

uploaded to our school’s secure YouTube channel. Parents will be sent a link early next week providing the opportunity to

view and enjoy the performances.

Our students have worked extremely hard throughout the year to produce entertaining performances and are looking

forward to showcasing their talents. We thank our wonderful teachers, students and the production crew from Reel Story for

giving us the opportunity to share their achievements with you.

Nicole Doig

Deputy Principal

Stage 3 Earth and Space 3D printing Project

As part of this term’s Stage 3 Earth & Space science program students were given the task of creating a scale model of our Solar System utilising the school’s two brand new 3D printers. Initially researching diameters, they then had to correct the distances to two significant figures and then convert that to miilimetres by dividing by 10 000. Next, in groups of four, using the CAD Tinkercad, they created virtual models of each planet, Pluto, Jupiter and Saturn’s largest moon, Earth’s Moon and one of their own choice. Each class then choose the group with the best work and these were printed. Finally they were given the task of creating a visual depicting the relative sizes of each planet. Pictured below are some truly great 3D Solar System visuals, all to scale.

Mr Chris Dormer

Science Teacher

Library News

Please return all overdue books to the library. Although the library is closed for stocktake, books can still be returned. All home readers will need to be returned to class teachers. It is particularly important for Year 6 and any other children leaving the school to ensure that they have returned all books before they leave the school. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact me in the library.

Mrs Knight and I would like to give a special thanks to the library monitors for all their hard work throughout the year.

Kathryn Harris Teacher Librarian

SRE and SEE

Gold coin donation for volunteer Scripture and Ethics teachers

Please support our Scripture and Ethics teachers, who volunteer their time at PPS.

As a thank you for their effort and contribution to our school, all Scripture and Ethics teachers will receive

a small gift as a thank you for their services.

Please bring a gold coin to school which will be collected by your class teacher by Friday 4th December. Your

generosity is appreciated.

Mrs Lucinda Holbrook and Mrs Phillipa Hiley Scripture and Ethics Coordinators

Sports News

PSSA results for weeks 6-7:

PSSA Results Week 6, Term 4

Team Result Score

Snr A Boys Cricket Defeated by Linfield 106 runs - 102 runs

Jnr A Boys Cricket Defeated Lindfield 202 runs -165 runs

Snr B Boys Cricket Defeated by Masada 142 runs 93 runs

Jnr B Boys Cricket Defeated by Masada 156 runs -63 runs

Snr Girls Cricket Defeated by Roseville 1 142 runs - 119 runs

Jnr Girls Cricket Defeated Lindfield 104 runs - 92runs

Girls League Tag Defeated Killara // BYE 9 - 3

Boys League Tag Defeated Masada // Defeated Killara 10 - 7 // 11 - 8

PSSA Results Week 7, Term 4

Team Result Score

Snr A Boys Cricket Defeated St Ives North 132 runs - 101 runs

Jnr A Boys Cricket Defeated St Ives North 150 runs -91 runs

Snr B Boys Cricket Defeated by Gordon West 119 runs 90 runs

Jnr B Boys Cricket Defeated by Gordon West 203 runs -113 runs

Snr Girls Cricket Defeated by Lindfield 1 133 runs - 66 runs

Jnr Girls Cricket Defeated Lindfield East 141 runs - 120 runs

Girls League Tag Defeated Beaumont Road // Defeated Gordon 8 - 4 // 7 - 6

Boys League Tag BYE // Defeated Chatswood 10 - 2

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PPS Leavers

To assist with our numbers for classes next year, would all parents of

children who are

NOT returning to PPS in 2021

Please advise the office as soon as possible.

This refers to all classes K-5 inclusive

Please complete and send to the office.

NAME:

___________________________________________

CLASS:

___________________________________________

INTENDED SCHOOL:

Band News

Performance for Friends and Family

To cap off our extraordinary year we will be continuing the theme for much of the year with the End of Year Concert on Zoom. Join our Band Captains Emily Walker and Sergio Quintal via Zoom on Sunday 6th December 4-5pm via link below. We will celebrate what our extraordinary conductors and kids have achieved this year. Everyone is welcome! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82026640258?pwd=NGVBUzJKakRUS2c1YWN2V3dPcDFFdz09 Meeting ID: 820 2664 0258 Passcode: 970469 Junior Band 2021 The instrument allocations were sent out last week. Please email pymbleband@gmail.com if you have not heard which instrument you have been allocated to play. For each band we have a band parent who helps with communication between the conductor and the committee and sets up a roster for parent helpers. If you are interested in this role, please get in touch via email or call Zannie on 0418 274 291 to chat about the role. PPS Band Program Needs You! The PPS Band Program thrives on a fantastic subcommittee who work with the school and the conductors to ensure our kids get an amazing musical experience. We are after two people to fill the following positions: Instruments Coordinator - admin support for instrument allocations and repairs. No detailed knowledge about instruments required. Support and guidance is provided by the band committee and conductors. Please email pymbleband@gmail.com if you have any queries. Thanks, Zannie and the Band Committee

P & C

The P&C Committee was delighted last week to hear some positive news about a recent grant

application. Earlier this year, the Committee made an application for a Community Building

Partnership grant. These grants are made available via the NSW State Government as a means of

“investing in infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational

outcomes, while promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion”.

The Committee applied for a grant for funding towards the resurfacing and drainage improvements to our school’s netball court and surrounds. Applications have been assessed and we have been awarded $35,000 towards this project. The Committee looks forward to working closely with the school in the new year to take this project to the next level.

P&C Committee

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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.

Lost Property

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, parents are not permitted to access the Lost Property room. The room will be checked

regulary by staff and items with names will be returned to the owner. 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.

Uniform Shop Please find below the opening hours for the Uniform Shop.

• Tuesdays 1.30pm – 4pm

• Thursdays 8.15am – 10.30am

To abide by social distancing regulations, we require any customers that wish to attend the shop for a fitting or to try on more than two garments to book an appointment. Appointments can be made by contacting the shop. Please note: Card payments only (no tap & pay smartphone/device payments available).

Contact details: Phone: (02) 9144 3459 Email: pymblepublic@alinta.com.au

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2nd Hand Uniform Shop

NOW OPEN! The 2nd Hand Uniform shop is back and now taking uniform donations. Please send any donations to the school office. The shop will be open again on Wednesday 2 December 2020 and Thursday 28 January 2021. To align with COVID safety measures customers are strictly limited to their 10 minute appointment. Upon arrival please go directly to the shop where you will need to sign in before purchasing your items. NO CASH, we can only accept card payment. Book your appointment at: https://secondhanduniform.setmore.com/

Thanks and regards,

Lisa

0424 562 820

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PPS Chritian Prayer Group

Throughout this year, the PPS Christian Prayer Group have been continuing to meet to pray for the PPS community. The group meet each Wednesday morning of term at 9am, either locally or online. If you would like to join us, please contact Jackie Tham (jackietham@yahoo.com.au).

Community News

The Landing – Youth Centre

Ist Pymble Scout Group

Bannockburn Oval, Pymble

Cubs (ages 8-10) akela@1stpymblescouts.org.au

Scouts (ages 11-14) scouts@1stpymblescouts.org.au

St Swithuns Anglican Church

Live Family Church – 10am Sundays

For more info contact: 9488 7377 or office@swiz.org.au or www.swiz.org.au

Lifeline Pop-Up Book Shop - Roseville

Thousands of quality pre-loved books in a wide range of categories

Tues – Sat : 10am – 4pm

21 Hill St, Roseville

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MCCARTHY STUDIOS

2020 Classes in the Hall at Pymble School

Friday 3:00 to 4:45pm Kindy/Year 1 - Dance/Singing/Drama Wednesday 3.15 to 5:00pm Years 2/3 - Dance/Singing/Drama 4.00 to 6:15 pm Years 4/5 – Dance/Singing/Drama For further information, please ring Cheryl on 0412 293 230 or email info@mccarthystudios.com.au

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