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Fortnightly Newsletter of

Pennant Hills High School

Friday 21 June 2019 Term 2 Week 08B

Mr Ross Warren Laurence Street, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Principal P: 9473 5000 F: 9473 5099 Mr Brendan O’Byrne Deputy Principal E: [email protected] Mr Richard Williams W: www.pennanthil-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Deputy Principal (Relieving)

CONGRATULATIONS CAPA FACULTY

ON A SUCCESSFUL MUSIC FESTIVAL


TERM 2, 2019

Week 09A

Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Sunday

24 June 24 June 24 June 25 June 27 June 27 June 28 June 28 June 30 June

SPIRIT WEEK (Monday to Friday) Year 10 Minimum Standards Testing - Reading and Writing (to Friday) Year 9 VALID Trial Testing (Monday to Friday) P&C Meeting 7.30pm Library Year 7 Wellbeing Incursion - Building Positive Relationships Year 12 Chemistry Excursion - Kickstart at Sydney University Sydney North Cross-Country Carnival - Gosford Back-up date Year 9S1 Science and Engineering Challenge Excursion State Senior Music Camp (Sunday to Friday)

Week 10B Wednesday Friday

3 July 5 July

Year 12 Biology Excursion to Museum of Human Diseases LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR TERM 2

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Staff Return Monday 22 July 2019

Students Return Tuesday 23 July 2019

Week 01A

Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Friday Sunday

22 July 22 July 23 July 23 July 24 July 24 July 25 July 26 July 26 July 28 July

STAFF RETURN FOR TERM 3 State Junior Music Camp (Monday to Friday) STUDENTS RETURN FOR TERM 3 P&C Meeting 7.30pm Library Year 9 and 10 Parent Teacher Interviews Year 10 Subject Selection Evening Year 11 Drama Production 7.00pm (Thursday and Friday) 2019/2020 Student Leadership Council Induction NSWCHS Cross-Country Carnival NSW School Band Festival Junior Stage Band - John Morrison Event

Week 02B

Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday

29 July 29 July 30 July 30 July 31 July 31 July 1 August 1 August 2 August

Festival of Instrumental Music - Opera House Acacia Evening Sydney North Athletics Carnival (Monday and Tuesday) HSC Music Practical Rehearsal Festival of Instrumental Music - Opera House Banksia Evening HSC Music Practical Examination Festival of Instrumental Music - Opera House Jacaranda Evening Half Day Photos - Sport and Extra Curricular Festival of Instrumental Music - Opera House Mimosa Evening Student Leadership Council (SLC) Leadership Day

Week 03A Monday Monday Wednesday

5 August 5 August 7 August

Year 12 HSC Trial Examinations (2 weeks ending Friday 16 August) Year 10 Minimum Standards Testing Numeracy (Monday to Friday) Year 10 Visual Arts Archibald Prize Excursion

Week 04B

Monday Monday Wednesday Wednesday

12 August 12 August 14 August 14 August

Year 12 HSC Trial Examinations (Monday to Friday) Year 10 Vaccinations Year 7 Gala Day Big Band Essentially Ellington Excursion

P&C MEETING DATES FOR 2019

Term 2: 25 June Term 3: 23 July (TBC), 27 August, 24 September (TBC)

Term 4: 26 October, 26 November - followed by AGM

7.30pm in the School Library

All parents and caregivers are most welcome to attend these meetings, which provide the wider school community with a forum for discussion as we work together with staff to sustain and further develop the best possible learning environment for our students.

The discussions are complemented by presentations from staff, focusing on various aspects of education and, in particular, what is on offer at Pennant Hills High School.

If any parents or caregivers would like to receive the agenda and minutes of the meetings, please email [email protected] to arrange.


PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE INTO SCHOOL

GROUNDS

In the interests of student safety, parents and caregivers are not permitted to drive onto school

grounds at any time, including before or after school, to drop off or collect students, or to attend meetings

with staff.

The only exceptions to this are when either you or your passenger has a disability or if you are picking up a sick or

injured student.

School staff and drivers of visiting commercial vehicles are reminded that all roads within the school are shared zones with a speed limit of

5kph.

STUDENT SAFETY is up to ALL OF US THANK YOU FOR PLAYING YOUR PART

On a note of celebration, our own Year 11 student Yohan performed for the Principal cohort to great acclaim.

Yohan performed two songs: an original composition Vivid; and a Tom Jones song Never fall in love again. I had a proud Principal moment when many of my colleagues approached me to acknowledge his outstanding performance. Thank you Yohan for representing our school so magnificently.

On another note, congratulations to Yohan on his success through the audition process, to once again be a featured artist in this year’s Schools Spectacular held at Qudos Bank Arena in November. Congratulations Yohan on two fantastic achievements.

Professional Learning at Penno and BYOD During Terms 1 and 2 this year, teachers at Pennant Hills High School have been immersed in professional learning on the topic of Technology. This has included work focused on improving formative assessment strategies, designing and building units of work with a technology focus and embracing the tech savvy students we have here at Penno. All this work will culminate in a BYOD focus for Year 7 next term.

A reminder to all families that we are a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school. I encourage all Year 7 students to have their devices ready for use at the commencement of Term 3 and ask all parents and caregivers to assist with the process. Advice about our BYOD Policy can be found on our website.

Spirit Week Next week is Spirit Week at Pennant Hills High School. Sometimes these events occur each year without much thought for their origins, but our Student Leadership Council (SLC) has put together a video that speaks clearly to the origins of this very important and significant week in our history at Penno. I encourage everyone to view the video on the front page of our website or through this link: https://youtu.be/uuXJmCbr_Os.

I continue to marvel at the contribution our SLC makes to our school and once again celebrate the importance of a student voice and the connection they make with our staff and the wider school community. Enjoy.

Focus On Ability Film Festival Once again our Special Education Unit has produced an outstanding film to enter into the Focus on Ability Film Festival called Penno’s Got Talent. The short film can be viewed through our website or via this link: https://www.focusonability.com.au/foa/films/1849.html

I encourage all families and friends to vote for this entertaining production and support our Special Education Unit as they strive to win this competition for the second year in a row.

Ross Warren, Principal

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Music Festival Wednesday evening saw the culmination of some very hard work by our Music Ensembles and those of our partner primary schools.

We were treated to two fabulous concerts that were interspersed with performances by our Year 12 Music students who are preparing for both their Trial Higher School Certificate (HSC) examination and the HSC Performance examination, scheduled for next term.

As expected, the concerts were outstanding. It was great to be part of the audience and watch potential Pennant Hills High School students from our partner primary school bands, perform with such joy and enthusiasm.

Then to see how those initial talents have developed as our own students took the stage, and the level of skill they have attained was indeed impressive. Our students in our extra curricular ensembles show excellent dedication, commitment and enthusiasm. Their sacrifices were evident in the magnificent performances they delivered.

Congratulations to our local primary school bands from West Pennant Hills Public, Pennant Hills Public School and Thornleigh West Public School. Thank you to their respective conductors: Mr Andrew Hamblin, Mr Dave Odams and Mr David Bell.

Thank you to our own Ensemble Directors: Mr John Buckley, Mr James Loughnan and Ms Rachel Kelly for their hard work and dedication to our students.

Thank you to Ms Janelle Dennis, Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) for her unwavering support of our music program and Mrs Anne Bassett, Music Ensembles Administrator for her preparation and coordination of this huge event. A very special thank you to Mrs Carol Coomber, Music Ensembles Director for her commitment to this and so many other performances, which give our students the very best opportunities for success within our fantastic music program.

Principal’s Conference Last week I had the pleasure of attending the NSW Secondary Principals’ Annual Conference in Manly.

Amongst the many keynote speakers at the conference was our new Education Minister Ms Sarah Mitchell, who showed that she was keen to listen to all stakeholders in the education process. Ms Mitchell also very proudly pointed out that she was a successful graduate of Public Education as an alumni of Gunnedah High School.

On day 1 we heard from Mr Pasi Sahlberg and Mr Adrian Piccoli from the Gonski Institute at UNSW, Ms Jane Caro presented on ‘Anxiety, Expectations and Control’ and Mr Eddie Woo, who had 360 principals in the palm of his hand as he presented how mathematics can ‘Get to the Heart – Teaching for Disposition’.

On day 2 Dr Judy Willis presented ‘How emotion impacts the brain’s successful learning and what to do about it’ and I took my first real sojourn into neuro plasticity. One of her quotes that resonated with me was “Teaching isn’t brain surgery – it’s harder! And I’ve done both”. We also heard from Professor John Fischetti, Head of School at the University of Newcastle, who presented ‘A Different Kind of Teacher for a Different Kind of School’. His ideas were intriguing and I will be pursuing a potential partnership between him and Pennant Hills High School over the coming months.

https://youtu.be/uuXJmCbr_Os


PENNANT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM RULES

As proud students of Pennant Hills High School, we expect that you will wear our uniform correctly and completely. The second-hand uniform shop, open each day at recess and lunch or on major enrolment days, has a limited range of used uniform items for sale. Donations of freshly laundered uniform items in good condition are always welcome.

When purchasing school shoes, please be aware that ONLY black leather lace-up shoes are acceptable. Any other advice from shoe stores is incorrect.

PENNANT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM RULES

ACCEPTABLE school shoes:

ALL these styles are UNACCEPTABLE:

From School Uniforms in NSW Government Schools (2004, updated 2018): Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) the Department of Education (DoE) must ensure that students are not exposed to risks to their health or safety while they are on Departmental premises. At Pennant Hills High School, this means wearing enclosed leather footwear.

General Uniform Rules Summer Uniform – to be worn during Terms 1 and 4 Winter Uniform – to be worn during Terms 2 and 3 Shoes: ONLY BLACK LACE-UP LEATHER shoes in the traditional school style. NOT ballet flats, Mary Jane style shoes, ‘Rabens’, boots, desert boots or jogging shoes (on sport days jogging shoes with all leather uppers are acceptable in practical classes). This is a requirement in the interest of safety. Jumper: Navy with one red stripe and one white stripe around cuffs and V neck. A ‘sloppy joe’ with school emblem may be worn instead. Jacket: Navy all weather jacket with school crest, sold by the school. Blazer: Navy with school crest, sold by the school (band, choir and prefects). Jewellery: Wristwatch and/or one flat ring; One pair of small sleepers or small stud earrings. No other jewellery. These restrictions are in the interest of safety. Hat/Cap: Navy with school emblem (sold by school) can be worn in PE also. Scarf: School scarf, sold by the school. Other: Special items of uniform purchased by previous Year 12 groups as commemorative wear are NOT acceptable uniform for students of other Year groups. Leggings may NOT be worn at any time. Long-sleeved undershirts are not to be worn under short-sleeved shirts. Hoodies and/or beanies are not to be worn.

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BOYS UNIFORM

JUNIOR Shirt: White school shirt with school crest on the pocket. Short sleeves (summer), Long sleeves (winter). ONLY plain white T-shirts may be worn under school shirt (must be short sleeved if worn with short sleeved school shirt). Shorts: ONLY grey polycotton. NOT designer shorts, elasticised, ‘Yakka’, ‘Rugger’ or ‘King Gee’ brands or cord drawn. Trousers: ONLY mid-grey (college grey) worsted. NOT designer trousers. Socks: Short grey, with bands of school colours on top; not short anklets. School tie: Junior navy with red and white stripes (worn in Winter - Terms 2 and 3). PE/Sport: Red PHHS polo shirt, navy PHHS shorts or navy PHHS track pants, navy PHHS sloppy joe, white sports socks (not short anklets), sports shoes eg cross trainers or runners.

SENIOR Shirt: White school shirt with school crest on pocket. Short sleeves (summer), Long sleeves (winter). ONLY plain white T-shirts may be worn under school shirt (must be short-sleeved if worn with short-sleeve school shirt). Shorts: ONLY navy blue polycotton. NOT designer shorts, elasticised, ‘Yakka’, ‘Rugger’ or ‘King Gee’ brand or cord drawn. Trousers: ONLY mid-grey (college grey) worsted. NOT designer trousers. Socks: White; no logos, stripes or other design; not short anklets. School tie: Pale blue with school crest (worn Terms 1,2,3 and 4). PE/Sport: Red PHHS polo shirt, navy PHHS shorts or navy PHHS track pants, navy PHHS sloppy joe, white sports socks (not short anklets), sports shoes eg cross trainers or runners.

GIRLS UNIFORM

JUNIOR Dress: Summer: Blue patterned polycotton dress with dropped waist, pleated skirt, Peter Pan collar with white trim, short sleeves with white trim. Winter: Navy serge tunic, white blouse (white with peaked collar). Plain white T-shirt or skivvy may be worn under white shirt in winter only. Shorts: In accordance with the DoE’s School Uniform Policy the option of shorts will be available in 2019. A shirt to accompany the shorts will also be available in 2019. Socks: ONLY short white socks (no anklets). Tights: Black stockings are only to be worn with winter uniform. Slacks: ONLY Plain navy (option for winter). No designer or King Gee brands. Blouses must remain tucked in. Hat: School cap, sold by the school. PE/Sport: Red PHHS polo shirt, navy PHHS shorts or navy PHHS track pants, navy PHHS sloppy joe, white sports socks (not short anklets), sports shoes eg cross trainers or runners. Leggings may NOT be worn. Hair ribbons / headbands: ONLY in school colours (navy, sky blue, red or white). Make-up: No make-up, no nail polish.

SENIOR Dress: Summer: Pale blue A-line dress with white and navy collar and tie. Winter: Navy/red check serge tunic, pale blue blouse. Plain white T-shirt or skivvy may be worn under winter shirt only. Socks: ONLY short white socks (no anklets). Tights: Black stockings are only to be worn with winter uniform. Shorts: In accordance with the DoE’s School Uniform Policy the option of shorts will be available in 2019. A shirt to accompany the shorts will also be available in 2019. Slacks: ONLY plain navy (option for winter). No designer or ‘King Gee’ brands. Blouses must remain tucked in. Hat: School cap, sold by the school. PE/Sport: Red PHHS polo shirt, navy PHHS shorts or navy PHHS track pants, navy PHHS sloppy joe, white sports socks (not short anklets), sports shoes eg cross trainers or runners. Leggings may NOT be worn. Hair ribbons / headbands: ONLY in school colours (navy, sky blue, red or white). Make-up: No make-up, no nail polish.


HEROES OR VILLAINS? HEROES!

Writing success and publication continues to be a reward for the students of Pennant Hills High School.

Year 9 students Maisie and Claire, having entered a writing competition run by Better Read Than Dead, a bookshop located in Newtown, achieved success. Their stories were included in the anthology Heroes and Villains which was launched at the bookshop last Saturday.

Maisie’s story, Little Boy Murder, is a classic and brief whodunit. Claire’s story, The Silencer, tackles the dark themes of domestic violence and remorse.

A copy of the anthology will be housed in our school library later this year, so keep any eye out for these talented young writers! Congratulations girls on an outstanding achievement.

David Leys, Head Teacher English (Relieving)

SCHOOL STUDENT WELLBEING TEAM 2019 Year Group Year Adviser

7 Mr Lali Gill 8 Miss Ashleigh Greer 9 Mrs Amy Austin

10 Ms Elizabeth Ford 11 Miss Tess Graves-Browne 12 Mrs Kylie Blarasin

Head Teacher Student Wellbeing - Mrs Belinda Campbell

School Counsellors

Mrs Louisa Holm - Years 7, 9 and 11 (Monday, Thursday and Friday)

Mr Tim Fulton - Years 8, 10 and 12 (Tuesday and Wednesday)

Mr Rand Singh - Support Unit (Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 every Term)

Deputy Principal - Mr Brendan O’Byrne (Years 8, 10 and 12)

Deputy Principal - Mr Richard Williams (Relieving) (Years 7, 9 and 11)


COMING UP AT PENNO...


The refurbishment… Puzzling…

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE LIBRARY? LOTS...

Class visits…

Need something to read over the holidays?

If you like historical fiction, why not try books by Morris Gleitzman or Jackie French?

Magic? Witches and warlocks? Try the Shades of Magic series or the Mistborn series.

Time travel? Try books by Eoin Colfer, Belinda Murrell or Maggie Stiefvater.

Happy reading.

Merise Feneley Teacher Librarian

SOCIALLY STRINGS ENSEMBLE

CONGRATULATIONS

SCHOOL BLAZERS WANTED

We currently have several parents seeking to purchase second-hand blazers for their children who are members of our school bands.

Do you have a school blazer that your child no longer needs?

Our Music Ensembles Administrator Mrs Anne Bassett, would be happy to put you in touch with parents wishing to purchase a blazer.

Please contact Anne if you are able to help.

[email protected]


BYOD and PDHPE

During PDHPE lessons students’ BYOD devices will be kept secure in the PE storeroom.

Students must bring their devices to the storeroom at the start of the lesson.

Valmé Kruger,, Head Teacher PDHPE (Relieving)

CATCHING UP WITH SCIENCE

Out and About... Year 11 Agriculture students travelled 85km southwest of Sydney to visit a beef cattle farm at the Camden Environmental Educational Centre.

Students observed different breeds of beef cattle and participated in soil testing, sustainable farming, cattle herding and muscle and fat scoring. They even managed to get their hands dirty mustering cattle and determining the market specification of individual cattle. Students visited state of the art cattle yard designed by Professor Temple Grandin, who is a renowned animal scientist.

Overall the day was an eye opening experience for the agricultural students who observed how soil, pasture management and animal production can all be tied up into a profitable beef cattle enterprise.

Year 11 Chemistry students visited Australia’s only nuclear reactor, ANSTO at Lucas Heights. The reactor at ANSTO is an internationally renowned research and production facility. Students were able to see the reactor up close and find out about the importance of nuclear technologies.

Year 12 Physics have spent a day at Sydney University as a part of their Depth Study work. At the university, students were able to get their hands on some cool pieces of physics tech and observe recreations of ground breaking experiments that changed the understanding of key scientific ideas.

The Science Faculty has been very busy out and about with several excursions still to come: Year 11 Biology is attending Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre, Year 12 Biology is attending the Museum of Human Diseases and Year 12 Chemistry will be attending Sydney University. All excursions provide our students with valuable educational experiences that enhance their classroom learning.

STEM Challenge This week, 9S1 were given the opportunity to attend a Science and Engineering Challenge. This event is always well received by students as it showcases their problem-solving skills and demonstrates real-world applications of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) beyond their classroom experiences. The competition is held over a number of heats and winning schools are given further opportunities to compete against other winning schools. More information about their experiences will follow in another edition of Jumbunna. Best of luck to our team!

VALID Trial Testing Year 9 and 10 Science classes have been given the opportunity to participate in a trialling event for VALID. The trial will test potential exam items for VALID Science 8 for use in 2020 and beyond. These trials help ensure the quality and relevance of the data schools receive about what students know and can do in science. They also contribute valuable feedback to the organisers of VALID to ensure that future assessments are high in quality and rigour.

Year 10 have completed their trials over the past 2 weeks, and Year 9 will do their trial in their Science class during Weeks 8 and 9 of this term. Thank you Year 9 and 10 for your participation in this valuable project.

Melodie Frida, Head Teacher Science


WOOLWORTH’S EARN & LEARN

Pennant Hills High School Special Education Unit is collecting Woolworth’s Earn & Learn stickers again!

Last year we were able to receive some great items thanks to your support.

Please bring in any Woolworths Earn & Learn stickers and put them in the boxes located in Student Reception.

Thank you for your support.

SPORTS SHORTS…

Knockout Sport Last Friday the U15s Boys and Girls Soccer teams versed Killara High School (KHS) in a double header match for Round 3.

Despite the best efforts from our students KHS proved too tough in both matches knocking our school out of the competition. Congratulations to both teams for making it this far and for representing the school with such wonderful school spirit.

And the Winner Is... Congratulations to Bellamy for being the Champion House after the 3 carnivals.

Spirit Week Basketball Challenge Next Wednesday there will be a Year 11 versus Year 12 basketball game at lunch. Could any students wishing to participate in the game please see me in the PDHPE staffroom to sign up.

Damien Schmitt, Sport Coordinator (Relieving)

Student Spotlights

Year 12 - Liam Liam leaves people speechless. He gives 100% of himself wherever he goes always with a smile on his face. He has a very powerful aura filled with kindness, happiness and generosity. His

musical talents are impressive as are his sporting abilities. He is 10 feet tall and all heart - a friendly giant and someone you are proud to call a friend.

Year 10 - Abbey If you have never watched or been to an ice hockey game then you are missing a treat. It is one of the fastest, and arguably one of the toughest, games in the world! Abbey Shepherd has been selected to play in the NSW Bombers as part of the Australian Women’s Tier 2 Show Case Series. The first round of this series has been played already with NSW sitting atop the ladder. The second round is scheduled to be played in July in Adelaide. Congratulations to Abbey and good luck for Round 2!

Jessie and Clyde, Sport Captains


‘PENNO’ PRAYER MEETING

Mums, Dads and Grandparents, come and join us as we pray for Penno staff and students. 1st and 3rd Friday of each month during term from 9.00am to 9.45am. Please meet at Public Reception. Enquiries: Kate Colley on 0432 840 441

COMMUNITY NOTICES AND CONTACTS COMING EVENTS

Pennant Hills High School Class of ‘94 Reunion: At Rag n Famish Hotel, North Sydney on Saturday 9 November 2019 from 4.00pm - 8.00pm. Information contact Brett Taylor on 0425 322 771.

Pennant Hills High School Class of ‘79 40 Year Reunion: On Saturday 19 October at Pennant Hills Bowling Club from 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Contact Kay Moultrie (Chapman) on 0404 121 751 or email [email protected]

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Rotary Youth Exchange: the opportunity of a lifetime for young Australians currently in Year 9 or 10. Expand your horizons with a year on Rotary Exchange. Discover a different culture - www.rotaryyouthexchange.net.au

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange: Information sessions www.scce.com.au or 1800 500 051.

LATTITUDE AUSTRALIA Volunteering and gap year placements for U/25s - www.lattitude.org.au or (03) 9826 6266

Student Exchange Australia NZ www.studentexchange.org.au or 9997 0700.

World Education Program Australia (WEP) www.wep.org.au or 1300 884 733 or on Facebook (wepaustralia)

Australian Institute of International Understanding (AIIU) www.aiiu.om.au or 1800 174 407 - program costs apply.

Lions Youth Exchange Program for 17-21 year olds - www.lionsclubs.org.au/ye

STS Student Exchange www.sts-education.com.au or 1800 263 964

AFS Intercultural Programs Australia www.afs.org.au or 1800 023 982 RECREATION AND SPORTING GROUPS Oakhill Drive Netball Club Players Wanted: Junior players U7/8/12’s and Senior players U15/16—17/18—21’s. Please contact the registrar Leanne Scowen at [email protected] or 0412 561 114.

Northern District Hockey Association: Contact [email protected]. U5 - U9 ‘Minkey’. U11, U13, U15 Mixed Junior Comp and U17. Play on a world class artificial turf facility at Pennant Hills Park.

West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Football Club: www.wphcfc.net.au

Rugby Connect - Trytons: is a Rugby Union program developed for boys and girls with special needs between the ages of 5-17 years. The season is run by Sydney Junior Rugby with the assistance of the Australian Rugby Union and NSW Rugby. Contact Matt Kellahan [email protected] or phone 9323 3407.

Hills Hawks Softball: All ages 4-adult welcome - www.hillshawks.softball.org.au or phone Hazel - 0414 474 461

Pennant Hills District Cricket Club: (15 years and over) pennanthillscricket.com.au Registration enquiries: [email protected] or SMS 0450 226 158.

North Sydney Girls Cricket Association: www.nsgca.nsw.cricket.com.au/

Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Rugby League Club: www.pennostags.com. All ages.

Beecroft Cherrybrook Junior Rugby Union Club: www.beecroftjuniors.com.au or phone Nicola 0402 677 180.

Cherrybrook Table Tennis Club: 0412 520 854 - Enjoy social and competition table tennis.

Sydney Zodiacs Youth Dragon Boat Club: www.dbnsw.org.au or [email protected] or 0410 655 764

Epping RSL Golden Kangaroos Marching Band: www.gks.org.au or 9868 3289

Northern Sydney Youth Orchestra: for young musicians. Not-for-profit organisation. http://www.nsyo.org.au Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Strings Orchestra. Weekly rehearsals at Beecroft on Wednesdays.

2nd/3rd Pennant Hills Scout Group: 0408 121 690 (Greg Smithson) - Tuesdays (7-11) and Wednesdays (10-15).

Pennant Hills Girl Guides: Mondays - Guides (10-14) 5.30-7.30pm; Senior Guides (14-18) 7.00-9.00pm. 0438 284 592 (Fiona)

Hornsby District Athletics (children aged 4 - 17): Saturday mornings at Pennant Hills Park www.hdlac.org.au

Cherrybrook Athletics Club (children aged 5 - 16): Friday nights 5.45pm - 8.00pm www.cherrybrookathletics.org.au

Taiko Drumming (a blend of choreography, drumming, movement and music for everyone): www.taikoz.com

St Agatha’s Youth Group: for students from Years 7 to 9 - www.stagatha.org.au or 0409 847 208 (Laura)

West Pennant Hills Netball: www.westpennanthills.netball.asn.au/ or http://www.facebook.com/WPHNC ‘Netta’ 7 - 9 years; Junior 10 - 15 years; Senior 16 years and above.

Thornleigh Softball: All games played at Galston. Contact Sharon - 0407 442 402. www.thornleighsports.org.au/softball

Cherrybrook United Netball Club: Games played at Pennant Hills Park. Modified ‘Net Set Go’ (5 - 9) Friday evenings; Juniors (10 - 15) Saturday mornings; Seniors (16 - open) Saturday afternoons. Phone Keryn on 0412 693 224

Castle Hill BMX Club: Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle Hill. Facebook: facebook.com/castlehillbmx President: Michael 0404 093 303. Email: [email protected]

Hornsby Junior Touch Footy: All games played at Foxglove Oval, Mt Colah. Girls 9s–17s; Boys 9s–15s. Information/Registration: hornsby.mytouchfooty.com

North Rocks Softball: Teeball, Modball, Softball - school terms only - 5 years to adults - social and competitive. Information/Registration: northrockssoftball.org.au or phone: 0406 852 851.

Asquith Netball: All skill levels welcome. Information Linda Wilton 0403 214 410 or [email protected]

Pennant Hills Netball Club: pennanthillsnc.nsw.netball.com.au

West Pennant Hills Scout Group: Contact Kevin 0408 257 498 for Cubs (Mon), Scouts (Thurs), Venturers (Mon)


DISCLAIMER Advertisements in this newsletter are included as a community service or a source of revenue to offset newsletter production costs. They should not in any way be seen as an endorsement or recommendation by the school.

COMMUNITY NOTICES AND CONTACTS HELPERS NEEDED Foster families needed: Department of Family and Community Services - 8303 7644 Carers can be singles, couples, with or without children, and from any cultural background.

Foster carers needed: Key Assets NSW, a dynamic not-for-profit foster care provider - 8336 5700 Providing high quality and innovative family placements for children and young people with varying needs.

Volunteer with Easy Care Gardening: www.easycaregardening.org.au or 9983 1644 (Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai)

Bilingual Volunteers Needed: City of Sydney Meals on Wheels - For more information, phone 8512 4230.

Lifeline Telephone Volunteers needed: It’s never too late to make a difference … or to learn new skills. Join a team of volunteers on the crisis support line based at Gordon. Training is comprehensive and ongoing support is provided for all volunteer counsellors. More information: 9498 8805 or [email protected]

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT Free adult Literacy and Numeracy classes - Meadowbank TAFE: 9942 3572. Reading, writing and speaking.

Free English courses for adult migrants - www.ames.edu.au: Classes at Hornsby, Chatswood and Eastwood.

English Classes - Wednesday evenings from 7.00pm - 9.00pm during school terms. Cost $3.00 per week. West Pennant Hills Community Church, 41 - 43 Eaton Road, West Pennant Hills. Information and to register: 9872 4200.

The Kids Are All Right Website for parents of Australian teenagers. Go to www.thekidsareallright.com.au.

Tertiary Scholarships for children and grandchildren of Ex-Service Men and Women: Students selected on merit. Information and applications: www.avcat.org.au or phone 9213 7999 or 1800 620 361 (voicemail)

Jack’s Youth Café at Hornsby (run by Fusion Sydney North): 5 Jersey Street Hornsby (a short walk from the station). After school activities for students in a safe environment, Tuesdays - Fridays 3.00pm - 6.00pm. Phone: 9477 1110.

Ability Options: a FREE service helping people with a disability into the job that ’s right for them. More information: abilityoptions.org.au or contact Caroline Krix on 8811 1717 or [email protected]

Ability Links: supporting people with a disability, their families and carers to achieve their goals in life. For more information phone 8830 0768 or email [email protected]

Foster Care Association NSW: Advocacy, support and information for foster carers. www.fcansw.org.au or 4987 1847

Healthy Kids FREE Parent e-zine: important nutrition information and great recipes: www.healthy-kids.com.au

Enrol to Vote: If you are an Australian citizen who is 18 years of age or older, you must vote at all elections. Check if you’re enrolled at www.votensw.info, enrol to vote at www.aec.gov.au or phone 1300 135 736

Uniting Care Northmead: 8839 5107 - Workshops and counselling for parents. Phone for more information.

TOUGHLOVE: 1300 856 830 - Parents helping parents to deal with problems of unacceptable adolescent behaviour.

Parenting Education for Mums, Dad and Carers: www.nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au/caparenting Information and education provided by NSW Health - Northern Sydney Central Coast.

Centacare Broken Bay: 9488 2523 - Advice and support for parents.

Depression Support Group: 1300 794 991. Hornsby RSL - first Sunday of each month. Run by Association of Relative and Friends of the Mentally Ill.

Parent Line: www.parentline.org.au or 1300 1300 52 - Free professional service 24 hours every day.

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 - Free confidential service 24 hours every day.

Mission Australia: 9480 2500 - Free case management and counselling support for young people and families.

Single With Children: www.singlewithchildren.com.au or 1300 300 496 Non-profit social group providing exciting activities for single parents and their children.

Sydney Single Parents: www.SydneySingleParents.org.au or 9634 7502 (Hills) or 9411 1858 (Northside)

Hills Family Centre: 8805 7288 - Workshops and courses for parents and families.

Wesley Mission Family/Youth Services (the Hills): www.wesleymission.org.au/centres/wesleydalmar/ or 8805 7288

Community Life Church Cherrybrook Life Centre: 9651 3534 - Counselling and parenting courses available.

Newcomers Club: www.sydneynewcomers.com.au - Social club for women, offering support and friendship.

NSW Health Free Dental Clinic for 12-25 year olds: 9687 2544 - High Street Youth Health Service, Harris Park.

Rotary Club of Thornleigh Farm Markets: Third Sunday of every month - 8.00am - 12.00noon - Phyllis St, Thornleigh

Christ Evangelical Centre of Australia Chinese Language School: 0410 613 814 (Jenny)

Cybersmart website: www.cybersmart.gov.au - Part of the Australian Government’s cybersafety program.

The Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register: www.vifamilynetwork.org.au The Register collects and uses data to improve services for children and to research eye disease and disorders of vision.

Bedford College Play Sessions for children (0 - 5 years) and their parents/carers: Fridays 9.30am - 11.30am at 2 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills. Small fee includes morning tea for children and their carers. Bookings: 1300 174 174

CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay: counselling, parenting and support groups. 9488 2400 or [email protected]

Our Space - Integrated Youth Service Hub, Eastwood: bringing together a variety of services committed to improving the wellbeing of young people aged 11–18 years. Information: www.ourspace.org.au or 9874 7458.

St Vincent de Paul Society: Interest free loans to low income families for essential household items. Phone 9477 5010


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