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Kindergarten 2021 Key Dates
Parent Information Video A link to a parent information video will be posted on the PPS website by
Friday 25th September 2020
Kindergarten Orientation Thursday 5th November 2020 Thursday 19th November 2020 Tuesday 1st December 2020
1:30pm-2:30pm
Due to COVID-19 restrictions these face to face sessions will only take place subject to approval by NSW Dept of Education
Wednesday, 12 August 2020 Term 3, Week 4
Dates to remember 14 August SRC K-2 Badge Ceremony
Principal’s News Education Week Last week we celebrated Education Week 2020 across all NSW public schools. Education Week looked very different this year, however, here at PPS we celebrated all the same. The theme of ‘Learning Together’ for Education Week this year was very apt, given the challenges currently facing our world. Our students learn together at PPS each and every day as they engage in high quality, rich teaching and learning activities. For Education Week every class prepared photos and short video clips showcasing students’ work and class activities. These presentations were shared with parents via online links. Our Year 6 student leaders also prepared a PPS Education Week video which was posted on our school’s website. The presentations are wonderful and highlight the excellent work our students demonstrate in class as well as the dedication shown by our teachers. I’d like to thank our students and teachers for sharing their classrooms with parents ‘virtually’ in the absence of on campus opportunities. If you have not yet viewed your class or grade online presentation and are unsure how to do so, please contact your class parent or teacher. K-2 Novelties Event In week 2 due to the wet weather the scheduled K-2 athletics had to be cancelled and a K-2 novelties carnival was held at school in its place. The children participated in rotational novelty events throughout the day. Some of the events included captain / tunnel ball, egg and spoon races, ball games and bean bag races. The children all had a great time and enjoyed the novelty events. Thank you to Mrs Hiley for coordinating and our K-2 teachers for running this event.
Semester 2 Student Representative Council (SRC) Representatives Our Semester 2 (Terms 3 and 4) SRC representatives have been selected and were officially ‘sworn in’ on Monday. Twice a year each class, Years 1-6 elect two SRC representatives to be part of our PPS Student Representative Council. This is an
important role as the SRC representatives, represent their whole class on the SRC. The SRC discusses issues relating to children at the school and provide suggestions or solutions. I’d like to congratulate our Semester Two SRC representatives on their new role. Thank you to Ms Newell, Ms Longfield and Ms Lazic-Kirk for coordinating our SRC this year. Sports In School Australia (SISA) & Dance 2 Be Fit K-2 This term our K-2 students are participating in a paid sport program run by SISA as well as a dance program run by Dance 2 Be Fit. The sport program is very engaging and consists of gymnastics, ball skills, explosive running and fine and gross motor skills development. The dance program teaches students movement exercises (to music) for fitness as well as basic dance moves. The children look forward to these programs each week. Pedestrian and Road Safety The school continues to teach our students about how to get to and from school safely. Parents and carers are encouraged to reinforce these safety messages at home with their children. Walking, riding a bike / scooter or riding in a car to and from school safely is a priority at PPS. Mostly students and parents come to and from school safely and the majority exhibit safe behaviours at all times. Unfortunately, however, we continue to witness unsafe pedestrian and driver behaviour during drop off and pick up times on a daily basis. Running late for school or work or other engagement is no excuse for unsafe behaviour or the breaking of road rules. No one wants to see a serious accident occur in our school community due to unsafe pedestrian and/or driver
behaviour. Please ensure you set the right example for others and our children when dropping off or picking up your children from school.
Bruno Diodati Principal
Deputy Principal’s News Bicycle and Scooter Safety Guidelines and Agreement It has been pleasing to see our students following the PPS safety guidelines when riding to school. Thank you to the parents who have read and completed the safety agreement with their child. Should your child ride to school, please complete the agreement attached to this newsletter and return it to the school office by this Friday. Covid-19 testing Just a reminder that students exhibiting cold and flu symptoms should remain at home and seek medical advice. If your child is being tested for Covid-19, please notify the school by either email or by completing the form on School Stream. The school is required to report all tests to our Health and Safety Directorate including the date and location of the test. A copy of the test results need to be provided to the school before your child can return to school. We thank you for your cooperation with this. The importance of arriving to school on time The PPS school day commences in classrooms at 8.55am. Playground supervision starts at 8.30am and students are encouraged to arrive at school, ready to start the school day on time. Arriving to school on time is important as it:
• Ensures students do not miss out on important learning activities scheduled early in the day • Helps students learn the importance of punctuality and routine • Gives students time to greet their friends before class • Reduces classroom disruption
Lateness is recorded as a partial absence and must be explained by parents. If your child arrives at school after 8.55am, they are required to be be signed in at the office by a parent.
Nicole Doig Deputy Principal
Sports News
PSSA Round 2 results:
P & C
Pymble Public School Parents and Citizens Association Meetings The next P&C meeting will be held tonight, Wednesday 12th August at 7pm via Zoom. Please click this URL to start or join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86897485746?pwd=enlaYmZhdVUvbUJ0aytlc0h6anJMdz09 Meeting ID: 868 9748 5746 Passcode: 097868 Ben Chambers has stepped down in his role of Vice President & Digital and Communications. We want to thank Ben for his wonderful contribution to both of these roles. We have been very lucky to have him. Due to this, the role of Vice President has become vacant. To express your interest please email Tisa van den Heuvel at [email protected] Note, the vacant role is one of two Vice President roles on the committee. You would be working closely with Tisa van den Heuvel and Penny Lannen during your time. We will also need a new volunteer for the Digital & Communications subcommittee. A brief description of the role is below. If this sounds like you or someone you know we would love to hear from you. Please contact Tisa van den Heuvel at [email protected] The digital communications role is primarily one of sharing the good news of the school and the P&C. With the assistance of the rest of the committee the digital role is mainly to:
• edit and send emails via the mailchimp database • post updates via facebook account • edit webpages for the P&C events • assist in the development of surveys via survey monkey
Round 2 Opposition Score Win/Loss Captain Jnr AFL St Ives North 35 - 8 WIN Marc Snr AFL St Ives North 91 - 25 WIN Julian Snr A Soccer Gordon West 6 - 0 WIN Josh Snr B Soccer Gordon West 2 - 4 LOSS Duncan Snr C Soccer Lindfield 6 - 0 WIN Sergio Snr D Soccer Lindfield 3 - 1 WIN Christian Jnr A Soccer Gordon West 0 - 4 LOSS Tom Jnr B Soccer Gordon West 2 - 0 WIN Arley Jnr C Soccer Lindfield 6 - 0 WIN Paul Jnr D Soccer Lindfield 1 - 4 LOSS Max Snr Purple Netball Killara 8 - 19 LOSS Josie Snr Orange Netball St Ives North 3 - 6 LOSS Charlotte Jnr Purple Netball West Pymble 6 - 4 WIN Emma L Jnr Orange Netball Chatswood 7 - 1 WIN Cadence Snr Girls Soccer East Lindfield 5 - 4 WIN Kirrily Jnr Girls Soccer East Lindfield 8 - 1 WIN Freya
The basic setup of all P&C accounts is complete but there is a role to maintain and:
• manage subscriptions for mailchimp database • manage permissions in the google drive • manage permissions for google email accounts • manage webpages on squarespace • manage digital logins and account permissions
The role can be done remotely. Participation at meetings whilst preferred is not required as much of the text for emails can be provided by the committee.
Upcoming dates for 2020 Term 3 Wednesday September 9, 2020 Term 4 Wednesday October 14, 2020 Wednesday November 11, 2020 Wednesday November 11, 2020 AGM We look forward to welcoming all parents and citizens.
Principals’ Day 2020
As you know, last Friday 7th August was Principals’ Day. On behalf of the school community we want to thank Bruno Diodati for his support and dedication to our school and our children.
Dear Mr Diodati,
Friday 7th August was “Principals’ Day” and on behalf of the school community, I would like to take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge you personally for the incredible contribution you make to our school.
Long before COVID-19 your dedication to students and staff has been noted. Like your teaching staff, your working hours are not 8.55 to 2.55 and I know you are working long after the school bell has rung for the day. There are multiple meetings after hours, often well into the evening and attendance at events on weekends, sometimes at the expense of your own family commitments.
Your caring and compassionate approach to leadership is appreciated. As a parent representative I always feel that our views and concerns are heard and considered, no matter how inconvenient or contrary to school policy they may be. You work tirelessly to ensure that all opinions are heard and valued and given the respect they deserve. In doing so you provide an excellent role-model for our children in compassion and empathy.
In the best of years, the role of Principal is multi-faceted – dealing with all aspects of a school’s life across the administrative, educational, economic, regulatory and emotional spectrums. 2020 has provided us all with challenges we couldn’t have imagined prior. Whilst we are all solving new problems and adjusting to a new normal, the challenges posted in the educational setting have been particularly acute. Your dedication to the health and emotional well-being of both students and staff has shone through as you navigate the twin task of maintaining their education and doing so safely. The Pymble Public School community is fortunate to have had yourself at the helm of our ship during these unprecedented times.
Thank you for the work you do, the care you provide and the positive manner in which you do it; we are very grateful.
Yours sincerely,
P&C Committee 2020
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 In 2020, 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.
Uniform Shop Please find below the opening hours for the Uniform Shop.
• Tuesdays 1.30pm – 4pm • Thursdays 8.15am – 10.30am
2nd Hand Uniform Shop dates for 2020 While we are unable to open the 2nd Hand Uniform Shop at this time we would like to offer parents and carers the option of emailing through their orders and we will organise delivery via their child or contactless collection from my house. Please email [email protected] details of items wanted, phone, child’s name and class and we will contact you back with details of what items are available.
Thanks and regards,
Lisa 0424 462 820
THURSDAY
SUSHI COMBO
(includes a juice cup and snack)
$ 6.00
SUSHI IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THURSDAY
ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY
Wednesday 2.00PM
Community News
The Landing – Youth Centre
Ist Pymble Scout Group Bannockburn Oval, Pymble
Cubs (ages 8-10) [email protected] Scouts (ages 11-14) [email protected]
Annual Fertiliser Drive: Order today!
tinyurl.com/fertiliser2020 Orders close Friday 14 August
St Swithuns Anglican Church Contemporary Church with Kids Program – 9am Sundays For more info contact Paul 9488 7377 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
Ku-Ring-Gai Stealers Baseball Club Boys and girls, all ages and skill levels welcomed.
Saturdays: 2pm-4pm and Sundays: 9am-12pm stealers.com.au
Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club Learn to sail!
2020 registration days: Sunday 30 Aug and 6 Sept: 10am-12pm Jamison Park, Narabeen Lakes
www.narrabeenlakessailingclub.com
AWOL PWD Youth Night For youth aged 14-30 yrs who have a disability
Movie Night: Friday 28 August, 5.30pm-7.30pm at Gordon Youth Centre Popcorn, pizza and bean bags!
Bookings essential: kmc.nsw.gov.au/awolyouthpwd
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 [email protected]