Term 3 Week 10

Wednesday 26 Sep Scripture, Performance Assembly (Jnr band, Weemala Choir, Stg 3 Dance) Mufti-Dress as a farmer Drought Relief donation Thursday 27 Sep Chess 3:30-4:30, Yr 4 Gibberagong Excursion Friday 28 Sep LAST DAY TERM 3, Summer PSSA Back Up, Kindergarten Excursion-Old Schoolhouse, Ball Games Carnival 3-6

Term 4 Week 1

Monday 15 Oct STAFF & STUDENTS RETURN

Wednesday 17 Oct Scripture, Dance Concert Dress Rehearsal Thursday 18 Oct Chess 3:30 - 4:30, Dance Concert Dress Rehearsal Friday 19 Oct Dance Concert

Term 4 Week 2

Tuesday 23 Oct Blow Test Yr2 Hall 1pm-3:15pm Wednesday 24 Oct Scripture, PHPS Cafe in Hall 9:30-11:15, Sculpture by the Sea Excursion Stg 2 and Stg 3 Thursday 25 Oct Police Talk - All stages TBC

Chess 3:30 - 4:30

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Website: www.pennanthil-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Phone: 9484 1134 Fax: 9875 2333

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Principal’s Report

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT: World Vision Fundraiser Last Thursday our SRC asked our students and teachers to ‘Dare to be Different’ raising funds to support our new World Vision child, Gebrehana Tekle and his family. Gebrehana is an 11-year-old boy from Ethiopia. His region in Ethiopia has been deeply affected by recurrent droughts and severe environmental degradation causing food shortages. Lack of resources and poor farming skills make it difficult for people to grow enough food for their families or to increase household incomes. By extending our generosity, we as a school can make a small difference to one child’s life and in turn he can then make a difference in his community. Well done everyone on raising $568.00 for Gebrehana.

AREA ATHLETICS APOLOGIES: In the newsletter last Tuesday, I acknowledged some of the students who represented PHPS and the district at the Sydney North Area Athletics Championships. Unfortunately, a number of students were not included in those recognised. My sincere apologies to those students and families. Congratulations to all of the students Molly A., Finlay A., Aidan H., Christian P., Hunter P., Lola D., Tom W., Matt A., Luke C., Imogen H., Caitlin B., Maya F., Julia K. and Denethi H., on representing our school and district with great sportsmanship. Well done boys and girls.

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SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS Congratulations to the Year 6 students who have been offered placements at academically Selective High Schools in 2019! This is an outstanding result, with these positions highly prized and keenly sought. From Pennant Hills PS 11 students have been offered a place at the Selective High School of their choice. 2 students have been placed on the Reserve List and await a possible placement in the coming months. Well done Jonathan A., Dylan A., Naveka I., Daniel K., Claire K., Rhea K., Liana L., Orlando P., Eshaan S., Tim W., and Alex X. We are so proud of you! Our congratulations also to Grace B. and Denethi H. – our fingers are crossed for you! Congratulations to Alice R., for being selected into the Conservatorium High School, the only specialist music high school. Again, this achievement is significant, as the places were based on the results of examinations attracting hundreds, if not thousands, of students from the government and non-government sectors. We are very proud of our students and the success for which they, their parents and teachers have worked so hard. We wish them every success in their future learning. Of course, many other highly talented students contributed to the success of their classmates by providing challenge and collaboration. While not all of these students are moving on to selective high schools, they will undoubtedly continue to be high achievers in whichever schools they attend. Well done, Year 6 2018!

STAGE 2 OPEN DAY Yesterday our Stage 2 Open Afternoon was an opportunity for our community to understand the learning happening within the school gates at PHPS. All classes have been exploring the different climates, settlement patterns and demographic characteristics of places and then using this information and knowledge to imagine and create knowledge about what it would be like to live in different places. Two classes involved in the My Science project showcased their investigations as the culmination of this wonderfully rich inquiry based learning. They have begun to develop the practical understanding of the skills and qualities used by scientist to solve real world problems. Our aim at PHPS is for all of our students to become knowledge creators and so we provide frequent opportunities and activities for them to practice and refine their critical and creative thinking skills. Thank you to Miss Ashelford, Ms Davis, the PHHS mentors and Macquarie University staff for partnering with us on this journey of learning. Well done students for stepping out of the comfort zone of knowledge consumers and challenging yourselves to be creators of knowledge, where authentic lifelong learning occurs.

STAGE 3 COLONIAL DAY Today our Stage 3 classes brought to life their learning about The Australian Colonies and how the industrial revolution in Britain led to the need for colonies to be established in Australia, significant people of the time, aboriginal perspectives, the goldrush and the Eureka Stockade. The students relished in this experiential learning. It allowed them to observe, review and reflect on what they have heard and read about in the classroom and then critically reflect to consciously link their experiences to this knowledge. Great work Stage 3.

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DROUGHT RELIEF FUNDRAISING – HERMIDALE PS

Hermidale Public School focuses on providing quality learning opportunities for all children. We strive to provide a well-rounded education that values and supports the intellectual, creative, physical and emotional development of each child. We have a commitment to ensure that quality learning and teaching are the central focus of our classroom. Education is an essential part of today's social fabric. At Hermidale PS we acknowledge this and encourage our students to work towards lifelong learning. We recognise the importance of community and are proud to be part of the Hermidale community. We encourage our

students to be positive role models now and in the future and to always 'Reach for the Stars'. Hermidale is a very small bush community approximately 8 hours’ drive from Sydney and 2 hours west of Dubbo in the central west and situated on the Barrier Highway.

A reminder we will be having a ‘Dress as a Farmer’ gold coin donation day tomorrow Wednesday 26 September, to assist Hermidale PS in setting up a Community Café’ at the school, where family and community members can go together, have a cuppa, support each other and strengthen their resolve, during these tough drought times. We invite all of the PHPS community to contribute to this cause. Donations can be made at both offices for the remainder of the term. Our last Performance Assembly, is also scheduled for tomorrow and so this may be an opportunity for families to contribute whilst visiting the school. Thank you in advance for your support. PARENTS AS PARTNERS As in previous years, our school is participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. Running this survey will help our school understand parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s experience at school. These include: communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements. The survey is conducted entirely online at home or on public computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be conducted between 25 September and 19 October. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary; however, your responses are very much appreciated, to ensure the data is reliable. We would love to have a response from every family so that the survey is truly representative of our school community, and I urge you to set aside some time to provide current feedback to the school. Please use the following link to access the survey: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/68v24 More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents

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APPOINTMENTS Schools are busy places and every day is full of activities. Children experience issues in their daily experiences at school and we work with children in building their resilience in being able to deal with the issues they experience. At PHPS we are committed to the learning, and wellbeing of all of our students and so work tirelessly with our parents as partners to ensure this is our mantra for our school. First and foremost with issues is communication. With children we focus on being able to express themselves so they are able to verbalise to their peers, their teacher and parents what it is that is creating the concern. If children are unable to resolve issues within their daily interactions with their peers by expressing their concerns about the issues confronting them in the correct manner then their next point of reference is an adult in the school. This may be the teacher on duty or their class teacher. Dealing with issues on the day is important to allow all surrounding facts to be collected before any opinion or action is taken.

If children report incidents to parents without having informed an adult on the day our school procedure is to touch base with your child's teacher first before making any reactions. There are always two sides to the story and children generally provide their side to their parents.

Parent issues of concern need to be handled with respect and dignity. Again the teacher is the first point of contact with student issues as teachers are their main carer for the day. In dealing with issues it is asked that respect of teachers’ responsibilities to their class and executive staff members’ responsibilities to the entire school, is considered. Teachers need to be contacted for appointments to be made and pre-warned of the issue you wish to discuss to allow investigations and preparations to be made. An appointment with the Assistant Principal can be made for issues of major concern with regard to major student incidents and appointments with the Deputy Principal or the Principal in relation to teacher performance issues of concern. Contacting the school office for such appointments is required prior to arriving at school to avoid disappointment. Office staff members assist by making contact with teaching and executive staff members to make mutually convenient appointments. They are not abreast of all staff and executive members immediate commitments and so appointments are necessary.

EXTRA CURRICULAR STELLAR SUCCESS Congratulations to Tim W. for being selected in the Arts Alive Combined School Band. Students selected perform at the highest level achieving an outstanding level of performance, musicianship and technique. Last Thursday evening, Tim represented PHPS in this and as part of a major stage concert at the Opera House. Well done Tim.

CONGRATULATIONS We would like to congratulate Mrs and Mr Dakin on the safe arrival of Oscar George Maxilian Dakin, on

Friday 21 September, 2018. We hope that Oscar’s coos and happy laughter emanate from every room of their home! We look forward meeting this new bundle of joy soon.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS A reminder that school breaks for the September holidays on Friday 28 September. Students return to school on Monday 15 October. I hope that all of our families are able to spend some quality time together during this vacation time.

Don’t forget every day to remind your children how special they are and how much you love them. Kind regards, Mrs Rhonda Gosman Relieving Principal

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PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS 3-6:

Oliver H., Jacqueline M., Ashley H., Mary B., Skye P., Sam M., Alex K., Cayleigh R., Skye P., Anais G., Mesa H., Sienna N., George G., Cayleigh R., Aditya K., Scarlett A., Maya K., Beatrice G., Lucy B., Eva W., Maggie M., Maya F., George G., Jacinta W.

MERIT AWARD RECIPIENTS

6C – Liana L, Saxon C, Sebastian K, 6F – Isabella M, Orlando P, Alice R, Lucy T, 6M – Alyssa Y, Charlie J, Julia K, Naveka I, Matt A, 5D – Claudia G, Finlay A, Sam B, Henry S, 4B – Oscar H, Danish M, Molly A, 4D – Hayden W, Cooper L, Joel N, Hunter P, Emma S, Archie S, 3A – Eve K, Benji McI, Lennor S, 3G – Lizzie M, James C, Becky L, 3O – Campbell C, Mathew M, Matthew M, Alex B, Isabelle K, LIBRARY – Sairsha D 6C, Freddie F 4M, James G, 6F, Rhea K 6E, COMPUTERS – Callum R 3A, Sally W 4B, Zaia T 5D, Tim W 6C, Blake W-O KG, Parmis N 1C, Angus W 2J, Charles D KC, Alex R 1D, Eddie P 2M, MUSIC – Chit Han W 4B, Liana L 6C, Alma G 3G, 2J – Kate H, Sami Mc, Nekiah T, 2M – Bryan L, Nathan C, Mia H, 2T – Emma C, Lachlan C, Aadya G, 1C – Hamish K, Parmis N, 1D – Jack C, Henry P, 1R – Ryan P, Amelia C, KC – Chloe H, Yumo Z, KD – Willow H, Liam B, KG – Lilly N, Josh F, KR – Hannah M, Eugene L,

MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

Performance Assembly – Wednesday 26 September Parents and carers are invited to join us for our Term 3 Performance Assembly, 2pm in the School Hall. We will be dressing up as a farmer on Wednesday and collecting a gold coin donation. Please join us in our celebrations as we collect money for Hermidale Public School. Junior Band, Weemala Choir and The Stage 3 Dance Group will be performing for us. PHPS 2019 Band Expression of Interest All students interested in joining the band or string program are encouraged to register their expression of interest this week. Students interested in joining the band program will do a blow test with the conductors on Tuesday 23 October so it’s important to register this week. DUE: Thursday 27 September 2019 P&C Band Website - http://www.phpspandc.org.au/band/ Cheltenham Girls OPEN DAY Year 5 2018 open days at Cheltenham Girls’ High School. Each year Cheltenham Girls High School provides the opportunity for Year 5 girls to attend one Open Day to provide information about our curriculum, school culture and enrolment at Cheltenham Girls’ High School. The date for Year 5 Open Day in 2018 is: Wednesday 21 November from 1.30-3.00pm. Information notes have been given to all Year 5 girls. Please RSVP to our school office by the end of Term 3.

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Intention to Apply For Year 7 Entry to a Selective High School In 2020 Selective high schools cater for high achieving academically gifted students who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates at their own academic and social level. These schools help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials at the appropriate level. Applications for selective high school placement are considered mainly on the basis of the Selective High School Placement Test results and school assessment scores. The Selective High School Placement Test will be held on Thursday 14 March 2019. If you would like to have your child considered for Year 7 selective high school entry in 2020, you will need to apply via the internet using a valid email address (not the student’s email address). Detailed instructions on how to apply online will be available from mid-September 2018 at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7 The application website opens at that link on 9 October 2018 and closes on 12 November 2018. You must apply before the closing date. Oliver – Pennant Hill High School A number of our PHPS students are starring in the Pennant Hills High School musical – Oliver. Performances are in early December. There are 2 separate primary school casts who will be doing 3 performances each. The Pennant Hills Primary students are all the in the same cast / performing on following dates:

1. Friday 7 December 7:30pm 2. Friday 14 December 7:30pm 3. Sunday 9 December 11am

I would like to congratulate the following students for their role in Oliver.

Tahlia C Flinn S Charlie W Stella H Oscar H Chloe K

Maya K Sophie M Kirrily S Freya C Anais G Alannah G

Mia H Lily H Hanan G

Jacob H Brooke J Owen M

Amelie S Rhiannon T Eva W Luke C Imogen H George G

Mia H (Artful Dodger), Luke C (Charlie) and Anais G are understudies for Oliver.

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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Grandparents Day 2018 School Dance Concert

Ticket on sale from Friday 24 August

School Bus Travel – effective 15/10/2018

For current Hillsbus school and route services visit www.cdcbus.com.au or call 02 8889 7000.

MORNING BUSES

Route Time Bus Route

626

07:28

EX JAMES HENTY AFTER NEW LINE RD via James Henty, R>Thomas Wilkinson, R>Jenner, L>New Line, L>Purchase, R>Shepherds, L>Kenburn, L>Macquarie, R>Francis Greenway, R>Boundary, L>New Line, L>Victoria, R>Boundary, L>Pennant Hills, L>Railway to Pennant Hills Station

625

07:45

EX PARRAMATTA INTERCHANGE via Route 625 to Pennant Hills Station

3152

08:27

EX THE CRESCENT & PENNANT HILLS RD via L>Britannia, R>Kurrajong L>Cobbadah

into Blackbutt, L>Kurrajong, R>Britannia, R>The Crescent L>Pennant Hills, R>Trebor, R>Weemala to school

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Hornsby Child and Youth Mental Health Service

(CYMHS)

AFTERNOON BUSES

Route Time Bus Route

3527

15:18

TO CHERRYBROOK via Weemala, L>Ramsay, L>Bellamy, R>Laurence to PHHS, return Laurence, R>Bellamy, R>Boundary, L>Cedarwood, R>New Line, R>Boundary, L>Francis Greenway, R>Macquarie, R>Shepherds, L>Purchase, R>Hancock, R>Purchase, R>New Line, L>Hastings, L>Old Northern to Oakhill College

3528

15:21

TO JAMES HENTY DR via Weemala, L>Ramsay, L>Bellamy R>Laurence to Pennant Hills HS turnaround, return Laurence, R>Bellamy, L>Boundary, R>Victoria, R>New Line, R>Boundary, L>Francis Greenway, L>Macquarie, R>Kenburn, R>Shepherds, L>Purchase, L>New Line, R>County, R>Woodgrove, R>David, R>David, James Henty, R>Jenner, R>Thomas Wilkinson, L>James Henty, R>New Line to Dural Bus Depot

625

15:28

EX PENNANT HILLS STATION TO PARRAMATTA via Railway, R>Pennant Hills, R>Cardinal, L>Church, L>Castle Hill, R>Pennant Hills, R>Aiken, L>Oakes, R>Eaton, R>Range, R>Stanton, L>Eaton, L>Oakes, R>Aiken, R>Pennant Hills to Parramatta

Parenting Anxious Children Seminar Seminar for Parents - Term 4, 2018

A seminar for parents of children aged 4-10 yrs discussing:

The nature of anxiety and the different ways it may present in children, risk factors and potential implications for parents and children, as well as identification of practical strategies & resources to assist.

Wednesday 21 November Time: 10am-12pm

The seminar will be run at Hillview Community Health Centre 1334 Pacific Highway Turramurra, entry via Boyd Ave. Please allow enough time for parking and arrive 10 minutes before the registered start time.

Unfortunately we cannot provide childcare facilities and are unable to have infants/children attend with their parents.

The seminar is available to families who live in the Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai local government area.

The cost of the seminar is $10 however there will be no charge for concession card holders.

Registration is essential as groups fill quickly.

To confirm your place please call CYMHS on 9485 6155.

Participants will be asked to complete feedback forms.

The service reserves the right to postpone or cancel seminars in the case of insufficient registrations.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all students and their families a safe and restful holiday. I look forward to seeing you all in Term 4. Kind Regards Mrs Melissa Griffith Relieving Deputy Principal

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DANCE SPECTACULAR

Save the Date

2018 Pennant Hills Public School Dance Spectacular Friday 19 October 7pm Hillsong Convention Centre

Baulkham Hills

BAND NEWS

Enrollments Now enrolling for next year’s Training Band. Anyone interested in joining the band program, please email phpsband@g

mail.com with your queries.

Updates ICB performed beautifully at Concourse in Chatswood last Sunday. It was very impressive to hear them on a big stage. Thanks to Elizabeth for organizing the event. Also thanking Nee and Mel for helping on that day. Upcoming Events Training Band is to perform at the School Assembly this Wednesday from 2:00pm. Parents are welcome to come along and listen. The day will also be a fundraiser for Hermidale Primary School, you may like to donate to the school when you come to watch. Please check our website for more information http://www.phpspandc.org.au/band The Band Committee phpsband@gmail.com

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STRINGS NEWS

The first rehearsal for Term 4 will be a COMBINED rehearsal at 7.45am on Monday 15 October in the Hall. Parent helper in Hall: Rae S The String Ensemble takes enrolments throughout the year for all kids in Years K-6. For more information on learning a string instrument or joining the ensemble, please contact us at the email address below. Have a safe and relaxing holiday break! The PHPS String Ensemble phpsstrings@gmail.com

P&C REPORT

Tomorrow is PIZZA DAY at the canteen! Order yours on Flexischools before 5 pm today. Don’t forget to come dressed as a FARMER! All proceeds from Pizza sales and gold coin donations go to support Hermidale Public School whose families are severely affected by the drought. Uniform Summer/Winter Uniform Transition - To confirm, it is at the parent's discretion for your child to wear either winter or summer uniform for the last two weeks of term.

Bookings are NOW OPEN for the Fathering Camp. DON’T MISS OUT! Please go to:

https://www.trybooking.com/XGML

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P&C Dates for Your Diary

Friday 26 to Saturday 27 October - Fathering Project Kids and Dads’ Camp

Saturday 3 November - Sandpit Family Photo Day. More information coming soon, bookings will be available through Flexischools

Friday 16 November - P&C End of Year Free Family BBQ

Tuesday 4 December 7.30pm - P&C Meeting and Staff Thank You Drinks

Thursday 13 December - Twilight Carols Evening

Next P&C Meeting Please note there will be no P&C meeting in October due to school holidays. The next meeting of the P&C will be on Tuesday 6 November in K-2 School Hall at 7.30pm. We hope you have a fantastic holiday, whether you are travelling or just staying at home and relaxing, the P&C wishes you safe and fun times and will see you in Term 4.

Andrew Passé-de Silva 0410653878 pandcpresident@gmail.com

CANTEEN Canteen Special Day – Tomorrow

Don’t forget Pizza Day is tomorrow. Orders must be placed online through flexischools before 5pm today. No other lunch

orders are available tomorrow. All profits from this day will be donated to Hermidale Public School drought relief. Lolly

bags are also available over the counter at both sites for $1 each with profits from these also going to the drought relief.

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Monthly Special

This is the last week to have butter chicken for lunch. Limited numbers available on Thursday and Friday - order early so

you don’t miss out!

If you have any suggestions for future monthly specials please drop me an email at canteenphps@gmail.com

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 26 September – Karen G, Carol H

Thursday 27 September – Elizabeth G, need one more

Friday 28 September – Narelle M, Tassy

3-6 Site

Wednesday 26 September – Karen G, Peta P, Christine,

Thursday 27 September – Bec C, need one more

Friday 28 September – Jenni M, Alison W, Vicky Q

Thank you for your help.

Carolyn Harriss 0412 502 025 canteenphps@gmail.com

UNIFORM SHOP

Year 6 Shirts 2019 Year 5 parents please note that orders for the 2019 Year 6 shirts are being finalized this week. If anyone is unsure of their child’s size there are samples available to try on in 6C classroom. Year 6 shirt orders are NOT available through Flexischools. Summer Uniforms All students are required to wear summer uniform in Term 4. In readiness for next term, summer stock is currently available for purchase. Orders can be placed for summer uniforms and the items will be delivered to your child’s class, or alternatively you may attend the shop during opening hours. Price List There are just two small price changes that are effective from the beginning of Term 4. A new price list will be available on the school website at the end of this term. Second Hand Uniforms If you have any uniforms in good condition that you no longer require please consider donating them to the Uniform Shop. 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.

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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 to Our School. Alison Parker Uniform Shop Manager phpsuniformshop@gmail.com

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