Wednesday 16 December - Last day of Term 4
Wednesday 27 January & Thursday 28 January - Staff development days
Friday 29 January - First day of Term 1 for students
Wednesday 16 December - Last day of Term 4
Wednesday 27 January & Thursday 28 January - Staff development days
Friday 29 January - First day of Term 1 for students
To all our families
Thank you for all your support in what has been a challenging year, and yet one of our most successful for the school. Together we have been able to continue supporting our students with their learning when at home, and transition them successfully back to school for the latter half of the year.
Over this week we have been celebrating the achievements of our students for their academic achievements, following our school values and for attendance. While we were unable to accommodate parents onsite, I hope you enjoy the enduring memory of those moments through the videos compiled by our Community Engagement team.
Farewell to our Year 6 students. We are proud of who you have become over your time here at Punchbowl Public School and we know you will continue to be guided by our values of respect, learning and safety as you begin your high school journey. We look forward to hearing about your achievements in the future when you return for a visit.
I would also like to thank the leadership team made up of the Assistant Principals and Deputy Principals who have supported me at different times through the year as the Relieving Principal. Most recently they have been working diligently on the creation of our new Strategic Directions for the next Strategic Improvement Plan which will guide the school over the next four years. We look forward to sharing this with our community early in 2021 as part our community engagement strategy.
To the wonderful, dedicated teaching staff and our superb SLSOs, have a restful holiday. You have had one of the most challenging years as an educator and I appreciate everything you do to support every individual student in our school. Have a safe holiday and I look forward to seeing you all back again in 2021.
To the administrative staff, the back bone of our school. Thank you for keeping us all on track with the care and attention you give to those everyday tasks we rely on. Have a safe, relaxing holiday.
To all the community, enjoy time with friends and family, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles over this summer break. I look forward to working with you again in the new year.
Donna McGeary
Relieving Principal
Wishing you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a restful and safe holiday break. School resumes for students on Friday 29 January. We look forward to seeing you back again for a wonderful year of teaching and learning at Punchbowl Public School.
The P&C have registered an online fundraiser with Bright Star Kids. Bright Star Kids is a family-owned business that designs and produces top quality personalised products for kids. For every order you place our school will receive up to 20% in commission.
All you need to do is visit their webpage, create an account, place an order and select LINK A FUNDRAISING ACCOUNT in the checkout and enter our school name PUNCHBOWL PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Label it and never lose a thing! Get ready with your labels and personalised products for 2021.
Happy Shopping.
If you have any questions please phone the office on 9750 5055 and leave a message and one of the friendly P&C members will contact you.
Punchbowl Public School P&C Committee
Sun safety remains an important health and safety issue at our school. Our expectation is 'No hat, play in the shade'. Students will be directed to shade if they are not wearing a hat. Please ensure that all students start 2021 with a school hat. These can be purchased from the office or through Saouma's School Uniform shop.
To protect skin and eyes from ultraviolet (UV) damage all staff and students are advised to wear a hat that protects the face, back of the neck, eyes and ears. Broad-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire hats offer the best protection from UV radiation. Baseball or peaked caps and sun visors are not recommended, as these styles do not protect the ears, cheeks or neck.
For best protection during the day we recommend that you:
Our second hand school uniform store will be open every Thursday morning from 9:00-9:45am during Term 1 in 2021.
If you have any good quality uniform items that you would like to donate to the school please bring collect them over the school holidays and bring them to the office in Term 1.
P&C Uniform Committee
Saouma's School Uniforms are the stockists of the Punchbowl Public School uniform. Please find attached an updated price list for 2020/2021. Saouma's are offering 15% off from 30 November to 12 December.
Contact Saouma's for more information.
2/200 The Boulevarde, Punchbowl NSW 2196
T: (02) 9750 3276
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