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Pendle Hill Public School Newsletter

TERM 1 WEEK 7, 2023

A Message from the Principal

Dear parents/carers,

It has been a wonderful start to a year of normal activities and to be able to invite parents into the school for various events. As yet we have not had cases of COVID in the school community reported to us but please let us know if your child has COVID. This allows us to monitor the incidence in the school community and respond to any increase of cases, if necessary. 

Last week we held our leaders induction. Our 2023 received their leadership badges, Our student leaders this year are listed in the item below, congratulations to all of our student leaders who will do a wonderful job in their various roles. 

Thank you to everyone who is supporting the wearing of correct school uniform. We have seen a big improvement in the numbers of students wearing correct school uniform and we appreciate your support of this.

regards

Gabrielle Buczynski

Congratulations 2023 Student Leaders

School Captains    Thomas Arsic and Vrishti Shah

School Vice Captains  Aarna Iyer and Keshav Madaan

                                        Wentworth                  Lawson                 Blaxland

Sports Captains    Helena & Aryan           Foram & Jassvin    Ivy & Yassvwiin 

Sports Vice Captains Cameron & Nadia      Dilara & Meek     Yash & Pranjal 


SRC Members Poasa, AliEden-Lee, Banee, Makhilini, Aarushan, Muse, Vidya, Dhanika, Divya, Tanishka & Kahaan 

SRC Leaders    Thomas, Vrishti, Aarna & Keshav.

Library monitors  Neil, Abhijot, Akshitha, Harsh, Oliver, NoahVanujan,  Yuvraj,  Jessie, Ranveer, Beverly, Leon, Thanushka, Janani, Safir & Keshika                               

School Leaders

What's On!

Check out our Diary Dates

Calendar

Term 1 2023

9.2.23-2.3.23 Gymnastics Stage 2/3

9.3.23 Zone Swimming Carnival

13.3.23 Holi and Harmony Day

15.3.23-27.3.23 NAPLAN

27.3.23 & 30.3.23 STEPS Vision Screening

5.4.23 School Cross Counrty

31.3.23 Photos for Early Intervention and Preschool

3.4.23 School Photo Day




Classroom and Preschool News

Preschool News

Preschool have been practicing their fundamental movement skills as part of our Munch &Move program. They used their balancing skills and jumping skills as they walked along the beam and jumped over the hurdles. The children are learning to keep their feet together and knees bent as they jump.

Margaret Akamatis

Pendle Hill Public School Preschool

Gymnastics Program

PSSA Gala Day

Library News

Library Bags

Just a reminder that when your child has their library day, they need a library bag.

The uniform shop has a very sturdy library bag for sale, this type of bag is preferred. No plastic shopping bags or the green grocery bags. The library bag needs to protect the book as it travels.

Book Club

    DUE 23RD MARCH 2023

Message Board

Important Messages and Upcoming Events

Why Is Attendance at School Important?

Regular attendance at school is important for students at our school to reach their full potential. 

We want to do all we can to be sure your child achieves their potential and enjoys being in school. One way we can help make this happen is to be sure your child attends school each day unless they are sick, have COVID symptoms or are absent for a justified reason.

Protecting the wellbeing of our students through the reporting and monitoring of student absences is the responsibility of both parents/carers and schools. Notifying the school either before or on the day that your child is away helps us keep accurate student attendance records to support you and your child.

We know that school is the best place to learn and regular attendance means students can stay on top of their schoolwork and get the most out of their learning. If you are having trouble getting your child to school every day or on time, please talk to our school staff so we can work together, because every day counts. 

Missing a day here or there may not seem like much but absences add up and can impact your child’s learning more than you think. When your child misses one day a week over a year, that’s 40 days of school, 8 weeks of lessons and 2.5 years over their school life lost. 

Office News

Messages, reminders and information from the school office

Attendance and Absences via the Skoolbag App

Parents of children from Kindergarten to Year 6 must ensure their children attend school every day.  On occasion, your child may need to be absent from school. Justified reasons for student absences may include:-

  • being sick or having an infectious disease
  • having an unavoidable medical appointment
  • being required to attend a recognised religious holiday
  • exceptional or urgent family circumstances eg: attending a funeral

Parents must provide an explanation for absences to the school as soon as possible. Absentee notes can be sent through the Skoolbag App to explain your child's absence.


Instructions to make a payment

Click on this link to make an online payment via our School Website.

https://pendlehill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/payment.html

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Have Your Contact Details Changed?

Have you changed your Phone Numbers or Address? If so please access the form in the school bag app under the Eforms tab (Click on the school crest to find the eforms  tab) or click on this link:-https://console.skoolbag.com.au/console/form/list

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop is now OPEN on Wednesdays between 8.30-9.30am.  Online Order at www.exceluniforms.com.au 

or

Complete an order form and  submit it by email (php@exceluniforms.com.au) or text msg (0405 506 383).

Access the order form in the school bag app under the Uniform Shop tab (Click on the school crest to find the Uniform Shop tab)

Further Information on uniforms can be found on our Website via this link:- https://pendlehill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/uniforms.html#   

OOSH details

Contact the Pendle Hill Activity Centres Inc for before and after school care on the school site  details. Ph 0403 865 828 email: phac@activitycentres.com.au

How to install Skoolbag

Are you having trouble with Skoolbag or you would like to download it another device? Check out these easy, step by step instructions.

https://www.moqproducts.com.au/skoolbag/installation-instructions/

Community News

Council Events

Here is an update on upcoming programs and events:

Cumberland’s Biggest Playgroup

Cumberland’s Biggest Playgroup is back for 2023! To help celebrate Paint Cumberland REaD’s annual Community Reading Week Council is hosting Cumberland’s Biggest Playgroup on Wednesday 22nd March 10am-2pm at Central Gardens Nature Reserve for children 0-5 years and their families. Flyer attached

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Primary School Aqua Allies Program
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Sydney Water Programs

Sydney Water offers an Early Learning Toilet Training Program for early childhood services and an Aqua Allies program for primary school aged children that aim to teach children about the key water usage messages. More details on the flyers attached. Please pass the details on to your organisations.

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Wentworthville Toy Library Talks

Wentworthville Toy Library will host some talks for parents after Storytime on using play for childhood development and preparing children for school. Check out the flyer attached for talk topics, dates and times.

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Cumberland Local Heritage Awards and Rebate Program

Entries are now open for the Local Heritage Awards and Rebates Program and will close on Friday 14th April 2023. Check out the flyer attached which has all the details about these initiatives and how to register.

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Healthy Life

Cool Kids enrol for 2023

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