Pendle Hill Public School News

Dear Parents/Carers,

Our term has been progressing well and students have been showing great progress in their learning.

Last week we observed National Reconciliation Week. The week is a time for us all to learn about shared histories, cultures and achievements and to collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures. Classes participated in activities across the week which helps build children’s knowledge and understanding of our history and supports their understanding of how we can all work together for reconciliation.

This year one of our school plan focus areas is explicit teaching of mathematics through the daily review process. In the daily review teachers lead a quick review of key concepts through the processes of reciting, recalling and applying information. The reviews help children transfer knowledge form short term to long term memory. Daily reviews are delivered at the start of all Mathematics lessons for 15-20 minutes. They contain previously taught content and are usually presented in slides or flash card resources etc. Students use mini whiteboards or books to show their learning and are given immediate feedback. The process is being applied in all classrooms and we are seeing good impact in student remembering and applying information. I have been visiting classrooms to see the daily review and have noticed that it allows all children to participate and respond to embed the information in their memory. The apply phase also means children are using the information in a contextual way rather than just rote learning.

Thank you to all parents who are sending children to school in correct uniform. Correct uniform encourages a sense of belonging to and pride in our school. Correct uniform includes wearing of correct hat, jumper and jacket. Please make sure your child wears the correct uniform every day.

Attending school everyday is very important for children’s learning. When children have frequent absences or a long absence it means the miss out on important learning and may have gaps in what they know. Frequent absences can impact their friendships or can make them unhappy about coming to school when they should. Please make sure your child is at school every day that they can be. If you need to take an overseas trip please organise this during term time or close to school holidays. Extended leave may be marked as an unjustified absence and applications for extended leave must be made before the absence. If you are planning a trip please let the office know beforehand and complete the application prior to leaving.

Gabrielle Buczynski

Principal

Term 2 2025

9.6.25 - Public holiday

10.6.25 - P&C Meeting

25 - 27.6.25 - Canberra Excursion

2.7.25 - Reports home

4.7.25 - Last Day Term 2

Term start dates 2025

• Term 3: Tuesday 22 July
• Term 4: Tuesday 14 October

22.5.25

KA Reia

KD Ishaan

KR Mercy

1H Jackson

1P

2V Kaniyan, Aashriya

2W Yug

3J George

4-6M Ali

3-6X

3-4K Samarbir

3-4L Abhijot

5-6B Eden-Lee

5-6F Thushajiny

5-6N Jaed

Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non indigenous peoples for the benefit of all Australians.

During Reconciliation Week our preschool children were involved in learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and identity (EYLF Outcome 2).

We discussed how we are learning on Darug land and we all joined in with our acknowledgment of country. We read some Dreamtime stories and painted our favourite parts of the story. Children were involved in a sensory finger painting experience using the Aboriginal Art symbols. These symbols are a visual language that communicates information about the cultural life of Indigenous Australians. The symbols are used to tell a story or share information. Children also decorated gum leaves as part of our whole school activities during Reconciliation Week.

Mrs Akamatis

Please head to our school website gallery to see more photos.

3-6X worked together to create our Acknowledgement of Country wreath. We all decorated gum leaves and used nature to make our wreath beautiful. It says the Acknowledgement of Country that we use every day to honour the Darug people.

Marthes Thompson and Francesca Xavier

Canberra Camp

In June students from our school will be undertaking an education tour of Canberra, the national capital. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy.

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $30 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.

We have commenced Peer Support this term. The whole school participates in Peer Support each Wednesday afternoon. 2 Peer Leaders facilitate a group of 8-10 younger students, who work together on several structured activities.

We are working on a module called Keeping Friends; helping explore the concept of friendship, building relationships and developing skills in empathy and critical thinking. The module runs for 8 sessions.

In Week 4, children focused on the importance of support networks and the role of friends. They created a visual representation and were encouraged to identify supportive friends. Encourage your child to identify friends they had who could provide support if the need arose.

In Week 5, the focus was on playing in a friendly manner to maintain friendships and build positive relationships. Children participated in activities to learn about taking turns and consistent game rules, with encouragement to practice these skills with family and friends. Help your child practice these skills by encouraging them to play games with siblings, family, or friends.

In Week 6, children explored how to join groups and accept others into their friendship circles. Activities included practicing respectful ways to say no and coping with rejection. Parents are encouraged to discuss the significance of respectful communication and options available at school for children without playmates during breaks.

On Friday 27th May a group of interested writers attended the Sydney Writer’s Festival at Riverside Theatres. What a fantastic day we had, it was raining outside by inside was warm and exciting. We had the opportunity to listen to 5 different authors, Joel McKerrow (a poet), Terri Libenson (a graphic novelist), Jacqueline Harvey, Jared Thomas and Katrina Nannestad (historian).

So much inspiration, Aarushan and Kenit were very impressed with Joel and encouraged the library to purchase one of his poetry books. Listening to Katrina Nannestad was the icing on a fabulous day. She spoke of how she researches for her novels, so inspiring! Then we got to meet the authors, have them sign our new books or a bookmark, Terri Libenson even drew us a picture on our bookmarks!

we often receive requests from families wishing to take vacations during school term time. While we understand the desire to spend quality time together and explore new places, we would like to highlight the importance of regular school attendance and the potential implications of taking holidays during term.

Impact on Learning:
Regular attendance is crucial for your child's educational progress. Each lesson is designed to build on the previous one, and missing school can create gaps in understanding that may be difficult to bridge later. This is especially true for core subjects where foundational knowledge is essential for future learning.

Social and Emotional Development:
School is not just a place for academic learning; it is also a critical environment for socialisation and personal development. When children miss school, they miss out on important interactions with peers and teachers, which can impact their social skills and emotional well-being.

Curriculum Requirements:
The curriculum is structured to ensure that all students receive a comprehensive education. When students are absent, they may miss important assessments, projects, and group activities that are essential for their overall academic evaluation and development.

Making the Most of School Holidays:
We encourage families to plan vacations during the designated school holidays whenever possible. This allows your child to fully engage with their education while still enjoying family time and travel experiences.

Kindergarten

We are now enrolling for Kindergarten 2026. Children must turn 5 before 31.7.26 to start school next year. If you are intending to start your child at school next year or know of someone who wishes to enrol their child, enrolment forms can be collected at the school office, or click on the link to apply online If your child is currently in our preschool and you are a local area student you need to let the office know you are intending to enrol them at school here.

Ice-blocks are on sale every FRIDAY at lunch time. This is run by the Stage 3. Ice-blocks are $1.

This is the P&C what's app link. Parents, grandparents carers and family members can keep up to date with the P&C meetings and brainstorm ideas for fundraising.

Pendle Hill What's App Link

Mail sent from the Stakeholder Liaison Team, Customers Systems and Operations.

See Information and Flyer Below

SUBWAY HAS ARRIVED!😀

Dear Parents/Carers

The school has partnered with Subway Fresh to deliver healthy lunch options for your child. The menu is attached to this note and has a selection of healthy Subs, wraps, salads and drinks.

Parents are able to order lunch options for their child on

Wednesday and Friday.

Orders can only be made through Spriggy Schools. You will need to download the app and follow the instructions on the attached page. Your child's order will be delivered to our school at lunch time.

Orders will need to be placed by 10am each Wednesday and Friday. No late will be accepted.

Please note that the canteen is not open and does not sell other lunch or snack items.

Children can purchase an ice-block on TUESDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY at lunch time. This is run by the SRC.

Shop online or at the onsite shop in the school grounds.

Shop is open every Wednesday 8.30-9.30 am

Online orders at www.exceluniforms.com.au

Order online for delivery at school

Any enquires can be made direct to Excel Uniforms

Phone 0405 506 383/Email php@exceluniforms.com.au

Please log on to the Internet and register for access to our Parent Portal where you can make payments, see notes and information and submit absences. You need a parent access key to set up an account, the office can provide you with an access key.

You can register here https://pendlehill-p.sentral.com.au/auth/portal?action=register

Once you have logged in and registered with your access key you should see the screen below where you can either make a payment, see notes or submit an absence.

On site before and afterschool care provided by Activity Centres Inc.

Ph. 0403 865 828

Wenty Leagues is delighted to announce its upcoming free community event Emergency Services Day, this event is a unique opportunity for local families and community members to come together in celebration of our everyday heroes. This special event is part of the club’s ongoing Heart of Wenty initiative, focused on supporting and connecting the local community.

The event will be held on Sunday, 15th June from 11am to 2pm in the front car park of Wenty Leagues Club, and promises a fun-filled, educational day for people of all ages.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet first responders from St John Ambulance, NSW Fire and Rescue, the State Emergency Service (SES), NSW Police Force, and NSW Ambulance. These local heroes will be onsite showcasing their vehicles, sharing their knowledge and offering live demonstrations of the critical work they do to keep the community safe.

In addition, Paw Patrol’s Chase and Marshall will make a special appearance with an exciting meet-and-greet and photo opportunities that will sure to be a hit.

Children will be especially delighted with hands-on experiences including the chance to explore emergency vehicles and ask questions directly to first responders. There will also be face painting available for a gold coin donation, with all proceeds supporting Holroyd SES and their vital work in local emergency response and disaster recovery.

Wenty Leagues is thrilled to bring the community together again for a day that celebrates these incredible individuals and organisations.

Emergency Services Day is open to all members of the community and is a meaningful, family-friendly day filled with activities.