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The Year 11 students are off on their marathon 7 terms of work preparing themselves for the requirements of an HSC study routine and the necessary mindset and study schedule to allow for all their courses require. These seven terms of study are a marathon run at sprint pace; being aware of what is required and how to support your HSC student is important as we work in team with you all. Thus, the presentation from Mr Walmsley and Mrs Murray on Monday evening set the scene so well of what will be required for all our students and the support we need from parents in backing our expectations and study requirements.

We are very much into the pace and style of our academic year. Students will have seen all their teachers by now, will have knowledge of subject expectations, assessments, and homework schedules. Whilst the Information Evenings will have addressed many issues, I encourage you to contact key personnel if you are in doubt or should your son or daughter be unsure or concerned about any aspect of their schooling. Details of these Staff members are easily accessed online from our School Directory found on the School Portal here.

At the AGM of the PHPA held last Friday, we were able to reflect on the great support from this small and supremely hard-working Committee. 2020 was such a challenge for the PHPA to find its place when virtually all the events synonymous with its being were cancelled. Headed up by Kate Parsons, these wonderful parents have only the future success for Pittwater House students at heart. So, my sincere thanks to Kate, to the Treasurer Asia Punter, Shannon Harcourt heading up Volunteers and Petrina Rousel heading up the Network structure for their work. We welcomed Sheridan Milward as the new Co President with Kate Parsons, Sam Beard as Treasurer, Nicole Hallet as Secretary and Caroline Trotman as a member.

All students who will turn 13 years of age, or older, in 2021 are eligible to join the Cadet Unit. All uniform components are free of charge but must be returned to the Unit at the end of a student’s time in the Unit. Enrolment forms are available at Reception. Enrolment is closing at the end of this month.

Capt.(AAC) McClean
Officer Commanding

From the Co-ordinator of Performing Arts

2021 has started, as always, with a great interest in the Performing Arts. It is exciting to see the numbers of new students taking up the performing arts opportunities. All ensembles are up and running so please come along and get involved. The ensemble schedule is available through Skoolbag in the Performing Arts group.

Junior and Senior Company dance groups will begin in Week 4, and students who were successful with the audition process have been notified. It is expected these students will attend their respective open Dance Troupe classes in addition to the Company classes.

We would like to welcome Ms Amaris Leong to the Music team. Ms Leong has been part of the Pittwater House family for many years working with the Year 3/4 instrumental music program, and this year she will be working with Junior School Music students in their classroom music lessons.

Registration for 2021 Ensemble Membership

The ensembles’ structure has changed in 2021 to allow for greater inclusion and engagement throughout the entire school. If you require any further information, please email performingarts@tphs.nsw.edu.au

We welcome current ensemble members and new members to join our 2021 Instrumental and Dance ensembles, and hope 2021 proceeds with fewer interruptions caused by Covid than last year. Access the Ensemble Registration form here.

Private Music Tuition

We have a group of private tutors who are experienced teachers and achieve great results.  If you are interested in having Private Music Lessons at Pittwater House during the school day please fill in the Private Music Tuition form here. If you have any questions, please email us at: performingarts@tphs.nsw.edu.au. 

Enrichment Opportunities

We are looking for students to perform in our Senior School Assemblies. If your child is interested in performing please email your child’s interest to performingarts@tphs.nsw.edu.au  

Welcome back to a new year in the Pittwater House library! We have many wonderful things happening throughout the year and great opportunities to develop student literacy and experience a world of reading!

See below a few images snapped over the first few days of the new year – showcasing the varied activities of the senior students in the library.

Pittwater House is committed to using student images in a safe, dignified and responsible manner. If you Do Not want images or film of your child/children engaging in School activities to be published to promote Pittwater House School please ensure you complete and submit the Photo/Film Opt Out form on Skoolbag. You may opt out at any time. No action from you will be taken as implied consent.

Barangaroo and Millers Point Fieldwork

The Year 12 Geography class finally got to conduct some fieldwork after missing out last year due to COVID 19 restrictions. The students visited Barangaroo and Millers Point as part of their study of urban dynamics. Barangaroo is an excellent example of an urban renewal project. It is 22 hectares in size and will have 11 hectares of open space when complete. It will house 1800 people and provide employment for 23000 people. South Barangaroo is open for business and demonstrates many environmentally sustainable measures such as being carbon neutral and water positive, whilst Central Barangaroo is still being developed. Millers Point is an example of urban renewal through gentrification. It is an interesting suburb with old workers cottages which have been restored. The class had a great day visiting these beautiful harbour suburbs. 

On the 4th of February, the following students have shown hard work and participation when giving up their lunch to work on the Sustainability Garden: Yarra (C8), Nicolas (G9), Brandon, Rory and Ethan (G10) and Chloe, Paris and Anfisa (C12).

The progress achieved is highly impressive as the student garden had of course not been tended to over the summer holidays and was overgrown with weeds to the extent that the soil and wood pieces could not be seen. We were able to clear the garden fully and prepare it for new soil.

In the coming weeks, the Sustainability group will be able to start planting crops, which will help the School Canteen with gathering fresh food for the Pittwater House community.

Also, a massive thank you to Ms Lamplough and Mr Hine who are making this possible.

It is literally a 'grass roots' student project...

Anfisa (C12)

Temporary Closure

The School Uniform Shop will be closed from Monday 15th to Tuesday 23rd February and will resume regular hours from Wednesday 24th February.

Buying Uniforms from Buy Swap Sell

Please be aware when buying uniform items from Buy Swap Sell as some items on the site are no longer part of the Pittwater House uniform.

In Stock Now

• Library bags
• Boys short socks (all sizes available)

Made-to-Measure Blazers

For Made-to-Measure blazers for Term 2 please contact Mrs Spark at: school.shop@tphs.nsw.edu.au  or on: 9972 5721 by Tuesday 23 February. I will then, organise  a date for our Tailor to come to the school to take measurements of the students wanting this service.  

Reminders

• Junior School Students must have written permission from a parent or carer before purchasing uniform items.
• Please label all uniform items.

New Items at the Canteen

• Hashbrowns - $1.50 each
• Chicken Wings - 4 for $5.00
• Smoothies (berry flavour) - $4.00 each
• Iced Coffee (add Hazelnut (nut free) or Caramel)
• Latte Hazelnut (nut free) or Caramel 

Cool Specials

• Paddle Pops (Strawberry, Chocolate or Banana) - $1.00 each
• Lemonade Icy Twist - $1.00 each

The PHPA Clothing Pool (Second Hand Uniform Shop) will continue with appointments only, for the foreseeable future.

Please email: phpaclothingpool@tphs.nsw.edu.au to organise and a Volunteer Parent will meet you at the Clothing Pool on Tuesdays between 8.00am to 9.15am or on Thursdays between 2.00pm to 3.15pm. Parents with an appointment will need to go directly to and from the Clothing Pool without visiting other parts of the School. All visitors will be requested to use the hand sanitiser provided before entering the Clothing Pool.