HouseUpdate What’s On Term 2 Week 2 Thu 10 May 12-3pm
Day
Term 2 Week 3 Mon 14 May 8.30-9.30
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PHPA Mothers’ Day Lunch
Day Yr 9 Principal / Parent Coffee Morning
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Wed 16 May 8.30-9.30
Yrs 3, 5, 7 & 9 NAPLAN Examinations Yr 8 Principal / Parent Coffee Morning
Year 7 parents have been emailed information relating to the Year 7 and 8 Future Problem Solving Program. Places are limited so students will need to complete the application form and return it via email to Ms Lovell by Monday 14 May. Please email Ms Lovell for further information: janet.lovell@tphs.nsw.edu.au
Exc.: Yr 8 Science Tue 15 May 8.30am – 3.25pm
Year 7 Academic Extension Opportunity
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Term Dates Term 2, 2018
1 May to 29 Jun
Term 3, 2018
24 Jul to 21 Sep
Term 4, 2018
Yrs E-6: 16 Oct to 12 Dec Yrs 7-11: 16 Oct to 13 Dec
Term 1, 2019
30 Jan* to 12 Apr
Term 2, 2019
30 Apr to 28 Jun
Term 3, 2019
23 Jul to 20 Sep
Term 4, 2019
Yrs E-6: 15 Oct to 11 Dec Yrs 7-11: 15 Oct to 12 Dec
*Kindergarten, Year 7 and all new students only. All other students commence the following day.
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
Ms Janet Lovell, Director of Teacher Development, Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator
Year 10 Work Experience 2018 Dates The Year 10 Work Experience Dates for 2018 are: Monday 19 November to Friday 23 November. Mrs Mellissa Murray, Secondary Stage 6 Leader, Careers and Tertiary Advisor, TAFE Co-ordinator
Photo/Film Opt Out Pittwater House is committed to using student images in a safe, dignified and responsible manner. If you DO NOT want images or film of your child/children engaging in School activities to be published to promote Pittwater House School please ensure you complete and submit the Photo/Film Opt Out form on Skoolbag: https://www.pittwaterhouse.com.au/portal/skoolbag. You may opt out at any time. No action from you will be taken as implied consent. Pittwater House Marketing
Edumate and Skoolbag Basic Training Sessions If you are interested in some basic training in Edumate and Skoolbag. Please call School Admin on 9981 4400 or email school.admin@tphs.nsw.edu.au to book a half hour appointment between 7.30am and 3pm.
HouseUpdate 9 May 2018
World Challenge Trivia Night The Staff attending the World Challenge Expedition are hosting a Trivia Night on Friday 1 June from 7-10pm. All money raised will be sent with students to the various communities they will be working with in Myanmar for the purchase of vital resources and supplies. We invite all Pittwater House parents to attend and to bring along their friends. (No minors allowed). There is a maximum table size of 8 people. There will also be a Silent Auction. Buy tickets here: https://www.trybooking.com/379187 We are still in need of items to auction off so please, if parents have an idea or a contact we may use, please email Ms Stephanie Burke at: stephanie.burke@tphs.nsw.edu.au We look forward to seeing Pittwater House families and friends on 1 June 2018 for this exciting event!
Northern Beaches Council Learner Drivers Workshop Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers Workshop You can learn all the simple steps on how to teach a learner driver at a Free two hour workshop. The next workshop will be held on Tuesday 12 June at the Dee Why Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why. Bookings are essential by email roadsafety@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or call 9942 2447 for more information.
Clothing Pool The Clothing Pool is located next to the School Uniform shop and is run by volunteer parents. Please Note: The Clothing Pool will be closed this Thursday 10 May due to the Mothers' Day Lunch. Apologies for any inconvenience. The regular opening times of Tuesdays from 8am-9:15am and Thursdays from 2pm-3:15pm return next week. Please Note: Purchases cannot be charged to your School account. The Clothing Pool has a 7 day Return / Refund Policy.
Canteen Duty
week commencing 14 May
Canteen Supervisor – Phone 9972 5718 after 8.00am Mon 14 May
G10 Volunteer Required
Volunteer Not Required
Denise Taylor
Tue 15 May
Teresa Easter
Alisa Lollback
Denise Taylor
Wed 16 May
Erica Butcher
Erica Butcher
Lucy Dennison
Thu 17 May
Amber Elsworth
Tk Peupion
Lucy Dennison
Fri 18 May
Shane Metzke
HouseUpdate 9 May 2018
Volunteer Not Required
Denise Taylor
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