HouseUpdate Christmas Charity Drive
What’s On Term 4 Week 6 Thu 22 Nov 7am-5pm
Day
8.30am3.30pm
Yrs 4-6 G.A.T.E.WAYS
9.30am-1pm
Yr 7 Immunisation Clinic
Fri 23 Nov 10.45am12.20pm
Wed 28 Nov 8.30-9am 8.30am12.30pm 9-10.30am
Day Yr 7 (2019) Parent Coffee Morning
8
Yr 7 (2019) Allwell Placement Test Yr 7 (2019) Camp Briefing Yrs 5 & 6 Boys Mosman Shield Cricket
12-4pm
Thu 29 Nov 8.30am3.30pm
Sat 1 Dec 4-9pm
5
Exc.: Yrs 3-6
Term 4 Week 7
Fri 30 Nov 10.45am12.20pm
4
Exc.: Yr 11 Geography
Exc.: Yr 10 P.A.R.T.Y. Program Exc.: Yr 11 E & E Science Exc.: Yrs 3-6 Sport
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PHPA Christmas Twilight Markets
Contacts Student Absences: Please use the Skoolbag app or Log in to the Edumate Portal or email attendance@tphs.nsw.edu.au Get Skoolbag app: Skoolbag General: Phone: 02 9981 4400 Fax: 02 9971 1627
www.pittwaterhouse.com.au
Dear Parents and Guardians, With Christmas right around the corner, the school has just launched its annual charity drive for 2018. Every year the Pittwater House community puts together a collection of gifts and food items for those less fortunate beneath our Christmas Tree, located in the foyer of the Great Hall. We are conscious of the fact that not everyone is lucky enough to enjoy a Christmas, surrounded by gifts and food or even loved ones. We believe that no one should spend their Christmas alone and without the reassurance of knowing that someone truly cares about their wellbeing this holiday season. The Christmas charity drive relies entirely on families bringing in presents or non-perishable food items during the holiday season, for without their continued support, such an event would not be possible. We encourage every student from both the Senior and Junior Schools to contribute to the pool by picking up a small gift or a tin of canned food during their weekly shopping this term. It doesn’t matter how large or expensive your present, every little addition is very much appreciated. We would love to see the foyer bursting with even more gifts and food items this Christmas than last year. The Prefects will be organising a box for each of the form classes, where the students can place their gifts. As an incentive we will be offering a prize to the class that manages to collect the most items for the charity drive. So please, think about placing a gift under the tree this year, because it only takes a small act of generosity to makes someone’s Christmas a whole lot better. Best wishes, Naveen and Lara
HouseUpdate 21 November 2018
School Carols Night The School Carols Night will take place on Friday 7 December at 6pm. All parents and alumni are invited to join the choir and orchestra for this event. If you are interested, please email musictutor@tphs.nsw.edu.au for further details. Mr Jim Abraham, Deputy Co-ordinator of Creative Arts
School Uniform Shop Summer Recess Opening Hours During the Summer Recess, the School Uniform Shop will be open the week of Monday December 17th to Friday December 21st from 8am to 4pm daily. The shop will reopen on January 21st 2019 from 8am-4pm. Bookings are essential. Please call Mrs Tess Spark on: 9972 5721 to make an appointment.
Volunteer Appreciation Morning Tea Dr Hillier and the PHPA would like to invite everyone who has volunteered at School this year to come along to our Volunteer Appreciation Morning Tea. This is a celebration of your contribution and hard work to our school community. The Morning Tea will be held on International Volunteer Day (Wednesday 5 December) at 8:30am at the COLA (Covered Outdoor Learning Area) in the Junior School. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP phpavolunteer@tphs.nsw.edu.au
Clothing Pool Tuesdays from 8am-9:15am and Thursdays from 2pm-3:15pm. Located next to the School Uniform shop the Clothing Pool is run by volunteer parents. Please Note: Purchases cannot be charged to your School account. The Clothing Pool has a 7 day Return / Refund Policy.
Canteen Duty
week commencing 26 November 2018
Canteen Supervisor – Phone 9972 5718 after 8.00am Mon 26 Nov
Volunteer Required
Volunteer Not Required
Denise Taylor
Tue 27 Nov
Volunteer Required
Volunteer Required
Denise Taylor
Wed 28 Nov
Jodie Jenkins
Thu 29 Nov
Gary Giles
Fri 30 Nov
Jeannette Cleworth
Samantha Cheesman
Lucy Dennison
Volunteer Required
Lucy Dennison
Volunteer Not Required
Denise Taylor
CANTEEN SPECIALS FOR WEEKS 7-9 Sub of the Week (Thursday only): Shredded Chicken Sub with Mango Salsa $8 Chef's Salad of the Week: Poached Salmon and Soba Noodle Salad with sesame dressing $6/$8
HouseUpdate 21 November 2018
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