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1N and KM Assembly Items
During our past two K-2 assemblies, 1N and KM have presented their class assembly items. 1N performed an exciting and most entertaining news skit. The children’s speaking and acting skills were outstanding. I was very impressed with the children’s acting skills and ability to remember their lines at such a young age. It was a brilliant performance, congratulations 1N. I’d like to thank Miss Newel for preparing her students so beautifully for their item. Last Friday KM performed their assembly item at the K-2 Assembly. The children recited 'Green Eggs and Ham' by Dr Seuss, one of my all time favourites and performed a beautiful dance! Although I missed the performance, several teachers have commented on how entertaining the
children's retelling was and how impressive the children were in remembering their lines. The children also had a great time performing their dance. Congratulations KM on a magnificent assembly item. Thank you to Miss McMunnigall for all her hard work in preparing her students for their assembly item.
Wednesday, 28 August 2019 Term 3, Week 6
DATES TO REMEMBER 30 August Father’s Day Breakfast 2 September Year 4 excursion – Botany Bay 3 September Year 3 excursion – Botany Bay 5 September Year 2 excursion – 2M & 2J Gibberagong 6 September KP Assembly 9 September Brain Race Primary 11 September Kindergarten Information Night 6-7pm 12 September Year 2 excursion – 2W & 2B Gibberagong 12 September Public Speaking at Parliament House 13 September KC Assembly
TERM DATES 2019 Term 3 Tuesday 23 July – Friday 27 September Term 4 Monday 14 October – Friday 18 December
Kindergarten 2020 TAKING ENROLMENTS NOW
PPS Spring Trivia Night Saturday 21 September 2019
Zone Athletics Carnival Last Wednesday 36 students from Years 2-6 competed at our PSSA Zone Athletics Carnival at the Narrabeen Sport and Recreation Centre. Our students participated with great enthusiasm and competed well across all events on the day. All students represented our school with pride and showed excellent sportsmanship. I'd like to congratulate all students who attended this carnival of their achievements. I'd like to thank Miss Jones and Mrs Murphy for attending the carnival and Mrs McIntosh for volunteering to be the PPS parent representative. Thank you also to Mrs Holbrook, Mrs Lee-Joe, Miss Hann and Mrs Hiley for coordinating the students for this event.
Year 6 Canberra / Snow Trip Last week our Year 6 students attended their Canberra / Snow trip. The students visited Questacon, the National Science Museum in Canberra and participated in a 3 day ski program in Thredbo. The children all skied, including those who had not skied before. Despite some children unfortunately falling ill during the camp, the students all had a great experience. The children showed great resilience and cooperation during the trip and enjoyed the activities. The students assisted one another with their ski gear on and off the snow as well as comforted other students who were feeling unwell. I was extremely proud of all our Year 6 students and especially impressed with those students who continued to have a positive attitude despite being sick. It was a pleasure to take our Year 6 students on this overnight excursion. I’d like to thank and acknowledge the tremendous care, dedication and sensitivity our Year 6 teachers demonstrated towards and showed all children during the camp. In particular, the exceptional care shown to the children who become very unwell during the camp. Father’s Day Breakfast, Friday 30 September at 7am This Friday morning our P&C and PPS are hosting our annual Father’s Day Breakfast. Details about this event can be found on the P&C website at: I look forward to seeing as many dad’s as possible this Friday morning at the breakfast. Dads, don’t forget your crazy tie! Jump Rope for Heart (JRFH) ‘Jump Off’ – Friday 30 August This Friday PPS is hosting our JRFH ‘Jump Off’. All children are participating in the jump off and it is also a ‘mufti’ day (casual clothes). Children are encouraged to sign up online for the JRFH Jump Off in order to contribute to our school fundraising for The Heart Foundation. Woolworth’s Earn and Learn Tokens Last term, Pymble PS donated the earn and learn stickers our school community collected to one of our City Country Alliance partner schools, Gol Gol PS. Gol Gol PS was very appreciative of our donation of stickers. Combined with the earn and learn stickers they collected, our donation enabled the school to purchase more Dash Bots which the students use in class as part of their coding program. The principal, Glen Walker asked me to pass on his thanks to the PPS school community. Gastroenteritis Information Last Friday a note and fact sheet regarding gastroenteritis virus was sent home to parents. As the note details, there have been cases of gastroenteritis within our student population. If your child shows symptoms as per the fact sheet, please seek medical assistance and keep your child home from school for 48 hours from the last symptoms. The gastroenteritis fact sheet is attached for your information. Bruno Diodati Principal
Deputy Principals’ News
Book Week celebrations have been underway at PPS, providing many opportunities for students to enjoy books and engage in quality literature from a range of authors. Kindergarten students had a fun day of learning last Tuesday, listening to books, completing engaging activities and finished the day showing off their fabulous costumes with a Book Parade in the school hall. This week students from K-6 will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop led by author and illustrator Christina Booth. Christina is an award-winning author of seven, and illustrator of over twenty books. She has been awarded a CBCA Honour Book Award for her book, Kip, and has won numerous notable Book Awards and the Environment Award for Children’s Literature for her story, Welcome Home.
Staff at PPS advocate the importance of reading and sharing a love of books both at home and at school. Students are encouraged to read, or be read to each night as part of their daily routine. Students can access home readers from their class teacher or borrow books to read from our extensive and well-resourced school library.
Each year, students are involved in the mandatory subject Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). The Department of Education recognises that: “This subject prepares and supports students to lead, and contribute to, healthy, safe and meaningful lives which promote respect, responsibility, enjoyment, inclusion and social justice for self and others.
The school’s PDHPE program covers a wide range of education matter, including relationships, drug use, human sexuality, child protection, fundamental movement skill development, safety and physical activity. Some of the content of the program deals with sensitive issues. The school recognises this by teaching about these issues within the context of a developmentally appropriate program.” For more information on PDHPE go to https://syllabus.nesa.nsw.edu.au/pdhpe/.
Nicole Doig Deputy Principal
Library News Last week we completed our reading of the books by Christina Booth who is in the school this week. On Monday, half the school went to sessions where Christina shared her drawing and writing experiences and the stories behind the stories she has produced. The younger children had fun with sheep, while the older children were learning to draw a thylacine (the now extinct Tasmanian tiger). The rest of the school will enjoy their time with Christina on Thursday.
Even though last week was Book Week, the week that the Children’s Book Council of Australia sets aside as a week to celebrate the best of Australian children’s literature, we are now starting our overview of this year’s shortlisted and notable books. While we won’t be able to read all of them the children will read a variety from the varying categories, and they have access to them in the library. Kathryn Harris Teacher Librarian
Debating Pymble Public School offers many extra-curricular activities to enhance the learning opportunities of its students. Debating is one of these initiatives.
This year Miss Jones and I have had the pleasure of coaching 2 debating teams comprising of Year 6 students that have participated in the inter-school Premier’s Debating Challenge. The PPS Convincers and PPS Persuaders demonstrated incredible growth in their debating skills over the course of the semester. Congratulations debaters on a fantastic effort and on placing well in the competition.
Our amazing debaters were; Emily A, Shania K, Scarlett J, Oliver M, Emelia M, William P, Georgie P, Freya W and Taya W. They will be receiving certificates to acknowledge their hard work and commitment shortly.
Sally Lorimer and Gemma Jones Debating Coordinators
Instrumental Program
PPS Instrumental Program News
• The Band program is looking for an Assistant Instruments co-ordinator to help Lisa Ting with the maintenance and allocation of instruments for the band program. This role will help with the end of year collection of instruments, allocation for 2020 and ongoing management of the instruments. You don’t need to know anything about instruments, you just need to have some time to help out. Please get in touch with Zannie Abbott 0418 274 291 or [email protected]
• Semester 2 invoices will be sent out shortly for those who are paying Program Fees in two parts. Please pay them promptly
• If you are leaving the program can you please email [email protected] with confirmation of your child’s leaving date so we can ensure our records are up to date
Zannie Abbott 0418 274 291 [email protected]
School Tour Date
Monday 16 September 2-2.30pm
skipping through the term! Jump Rope for Heart is well underway and it’s great to see so many children out in the playground skipping with smiles on their faces. Pymble Public School has already raised $7364.72 so far. It’s not long until our Jump Off Day on 30/8/19 so keep on practicing those tricks! And don’t forget to share your online fundraising page with friends and family to raise money for a great cause! Still need to sign up online? It’s easy just follow this link and enter your details. www.jumprope.org.au/parents Here’s our school leader board, congratulations to our top fundraisers! Keep up the skipping and thanks again for the hard work!
PSSA Match Reports Term 3 Week5
AFL Senior Captain: Eddie Who we played: St Ives North White Win/ Loss: loss Score: 71-20
How the team played: We played with lots of enthusiasm. Our marking was superb.
2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Freddie, Logan, Max
AFL Junior Captain: Mar Who we played: St Ives North White Win/ Loss: Win Score: 24-8
How the team played: We were excited about beating this team for the first time.
2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Nate and Fergus took some outstanding marks. Luy and Ruby were very involved in the game.
Girls Soccer Senior Captain: Mrs Ryan Who we played: Gordon West Win/ Loss: win Score: 1-0
How the team played: In their final game this season, the girls played a friendly match against Gordon West. This team was by far Pymble’s most challenging opponent. The girls played very well and due to the Year 6 girls being away on camp, the Junior Girls stepped up and filled the gaps.
Congratulations Senior Girls for an incredible season. They are the 2019 Senior Girls Soccer Champions and were undefeated.
Girls Soccer Junior Captain: Mrs Ryan Who we played: St Ives Win/ Loss: win Score: 2-1
How the team played: In their final game Pymble played a friendly match against St Ives. The girls had a great game, calling for the ball and defending.
Congratulations Junior Girls for an exciting season. Each girls’ confidence and skill set has increased this season. The Junior Girls are also the 2019 Champions and remained undefeated.
Boys Soccer Senior A Captain: Aboud Who we played: Lindfield LV Win/ Loss: Win Score: 4 - !
How the team played: This was year 6’s final game and they played outstanding football. Working as a team they created numerous scoring opportunities and their defence was solid. All players gave their best and the team has remained undefeated throughout the season - WELL DONE!!
2-3 players who were outstanding this week: They were all outstanding !!
Boys Soccer Senior B Captain: Josh, Will Who we played: Beaumont Rd Win/ Loss: Win Score: 5-1
How the team played: We had good teamwork and passed the ball a lot.
2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Josh, Max, Will
Boys Soccer
Junior A Captain: Revaan Who we played: Lindfield LV Win/ Loss: Win Score: 4 - 0
How the team played: The team played well. We passed well. It was a great game.
2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Leo, Luke & Nicky
Boys Soccer Junior B Captain: Chris Who we played: Lindfield LV Win/ Loss: Win Score: 11 - 0
How the team played: We played very well but we need to work on communicating and passing.
2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Tom, Charlie & Ahaan
Boys Soccer Junior C Captain: Daniel Who we played: St Ives Park Win/ Loss: Loss Score: 5-0
How the team played: There wasn’t much passing from us.
2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Sean, Daniel, Nicholas
Boys Soccer Junior D Captain: Cheston Who we played: St Ives Park Win/ Loss: Win Score: 5-0
How the team played: Fantastic, all the players did well even the goalie.
2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Hamish, Avi, Matt L
Netball Senior Blue - Week 4 Captain: Chloe Who we played: St Ives North Win/ Loss: Win Score: 16-7
How the team played: The team really well and we haven’t lost one game! Our shooting and intercepts are fabulous, but we should still keep working on the accuracy of our passes. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Georgia did well in shooting from long distances. Sherissa did an amazing job breaking. Alexandra did some amazing passes. Netball Senior Yellow- Week 4 Captain: Cerys Who we played: St Ives Park Win/ Loss: Win Score: 13-3
How the team played: The team played very well. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Josie and Anais were playing really great together. They were excellent as the two shooters. Keira’s defence was really good. Netball Junior Blue Captain: Alicia Who we played: Lindfield 2 Win/ Loss: Win Score: 2-7
How the team played: The whole team played really well. We had a great last game of the season.
2-3 players who were outstanding this week: The whole team for a fabulous season.
Netball Junior Yellow Captain: Siyara
Who we played: Lindfield 3 Win/ Loss: Win Score: 0-13
How the team played: Our team played really well. We made lots of intercepts and goals. In the future we can work on our defence. 2-3 players who were outstanding this week: Sasha played really well , she shot lots of great goals. Emily was great at getting free and her passes were good too.
Student Skiing report Northern States Snow Championships Hugh B represented Pymble Public School last week at the inter schools Northern States Championship at Perisher Ski Resort. “States” competitors are the top athletes from NSW, ACT and Qld and are competing against each other for the top spots to represent themselves and their schools in the National Championships held at Mt Buller in 2 weeks time. In the moguls competition which incorporates bumps and jumps there was 48 competitors vying for the top 15 spots. On Hugh’s 2nd run he had an impressive turning style topped by an impressive “send it” jump where he completed a 180 twist landing backwards to gain 11th place! “Send it” is an Aussie Ski Term sponsored by Australia post where the competitors try to "send it" to get the biggest air! The next day, Hugh completed in the Alpine States Championship GS slalom course. The course is a set of gates that competitors must turn between while going as fast as they can down to the finish line. The competition was stiff with 68 competitors vying for the top 15 spots. Hugh pushed his hardest and placed 13th in his first run and 10th in his 2nd run to place 14th overall. As a result Hugh B will be representing Pymble Public at Nationals to compete against the best in the country! This is an outstanding achievement and we wish Hugh all the best at Nationals.
Uniform Shop Prices - Effective 1 September 2019
St Swithun’s Anglican Church Invitation
Community News
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 TERM 3 Friday 20 September 8.30am
Prayer Group
Christian Prayer Group will meet every Friday morning at 9.00am
If you have any enquiries, please contact Jackie Tham ([email protected])
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 [email protected]
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.
