Dear Parents/Carers,

We started Term 2 with the Cross Country Run for Years 3-6. It was great to see some parent visitors on site for the run and to enjoy watching the runners on such a beautiful day. Hopefully eased restrictions will continue and allow us to plan more activities across the term with parent involvement.

This week you will receive a Term 1 report which details some of the learning students have covered in English and mathematics during Term 1. This report is intended as a brief touch base to let you know what your child has been learning and details some of their next steps for learning for Term 2. The semester 1 report at the end of this term will give a good overview of student learning. Please take up the opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher this week to discuss their learning. The interviews may be conducted in person or zoom.

Parents often ask what they can do to support their child’s learning and one simple step everyone can do very easily is to ensure their child attends school every day that they are well. Students should also attend for the whole day, this means they arrive before the morning bell each morning to make the most out of their learning. Please make it a priority to get your child to school before the bell each morning so that they make the most out of every school day.

We have been working with the P&C and Department of Education to prepare the tender for the uniform shop. It is quite a process and hopefully will be concluded by the end of term.

Regards,​

 Students should be at school unless:

• they have a medical certificate which states that they are unable to return to school due to an ongoing medical condition and the expected timeframe
• they are currently unwell. 

Please Note: Students absent for 3 days or more require a Dr's Certificate when they return to school.

Please find below updated school bus advice for Hillsbus services commencing 10th May 2021.

• Route 2570 will have a path change after Jordan Street.

As parent access to the school grounds is still restricted , orders and payment must be placed in an envelope  and handed to staff at morning or afternoon pick up. These orders will be filled and sent home with children. Please use the attached order form, clearly indicating the students name/class and size required (size range is - 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16).

Unfortunately, orders will not be filled unless accompanied with the correct cash payment, as we are not yet able to accept electronic payments. Orders CANNOT be made through the school website. Should you have any questions, please contact us through our P&C Facebook page - Pendle Hill Public School P&C association.

Unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions children are currently not able to bring lolly bags or other items to share with their classmates on their birthday.

On Monday, 26th April 2021 we held an ANZAC Service to commemorate ANZAC Day.

Classes  prepared flowers to present at the assembly for Anzac Day.

Our Cross Country carnival was held on Wednesday 21st April 2021.

It was a successful day and students enjoyed themselves.

The winning houses

1st place: Wentworth = 25 points

2nd place: Blaxland = 20 points

3rd place: Lawson = 15 points​

Congratulations to the students who have progressed through to Zone.

Zone Cross Country will be held on Friday 30th April, 2021.

Good Luck to all students. GO PHPS.

Children used collage materials to make a poppy to commemorate ANZAC Day.

We looked at photos and discussed the ​significance of ANZAC Day. 

Pendle Hill Public School Preschool

Studiosity is a 24/7 online study and homework help service, available to all students in primary and high schools. There are two ways students can get help:

●       Connect Live: Students can ask a question and be quickly connected to a qualified Subject Specialist  via live chat, for help with English, Maths, Biology, Physics,Chemistry, Business Studies, and more.

●       Writing Feedback: Students can upload any essay or written draft and receive detailed feedback from a real writing specialist, that helps them think about and improve their own work.

How to get started

Head to the Library website, all you need is your Library member number and password. http://parra.city/studiosity1 

If students are not a library member, they can join for free. They will require a parent/guardian to fill out a registration form and they can start using the library immediately. http://parra.city/join 

Please forward this email to your teaching and support staff to make them aware of this great resource for their students. 

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please find attached a poster for your noticeboards, intranet, and newsletter. 

Issue 3 Catalogues have been distributed to Classes.

Closing Date for Issue 3 is 10th May 2021

Please remember any payments must be made online through the Scholastic LOOP app.

https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Register.aspx

POSS BOXES

Each class has a box to collect their Penny Possum tickets for following our school expectations: Helpful, Safe, Respectful Learners.  When the box is filled with tickets the class choose a reward that they suggested earlier in the term.

Many classes are close to achieving their reward, so keep on going Pendle Hill!

Congratulations! You have worked hard as a team to fill your Penny Possum box. We look forward to hearing about your class reward. 

Have you changed your Phone Numbers or Address? If so please complete the slip below and return to the office. Only changed details need to be included. (One slip per family is fine.)

Our preferred method of payment is online. You can do this easily by clicking the button below.You can do this easily by clicking the button below.

School attendance

All students should be at school unless:

• They have a medical certificate which states that they are unable to return to school due to an ongoing medical condition

• They are currently unwell.

Students who have a medical certificate to stay at home will be supported to learn from home in line with regular procedures if they are

able to. These regular procedures are different to what was offered during the learning from home period. If you require work to be provided

to your child whilst they are at home due to an underlying health condition, you should contact the school for assistance.

Please note, students who live with a family member in one of the categories identified as being at increased risk by the AHPPC, should

attend school unless a medical practitioner advises otherwise in writing.

If your child is unwell, do not send them to school. If they are unwell at school you or your nominated emergency contact will need to collect them immediately. Please make sure your contact details are up to date.

If a student is absent without a medical reason for more than three days, this will be recorded as an unauthorised absence and followed up by

the school.

Students absent for 3 days or more require a Dr's Certificate when they return to school.

If you need any support to get your child back to school, please contact your school.

Remember, the school needs to be notified of any absences. You can do this by:

1. Skoolbag - this is the best way to contact the school 

2. Writing a note

3. Speaking to your child's teacher

4. Calling the school