2013 1 to 1 MacBook Roll out,

During week three of term four, there will be opportunities for parents of year 2 children to see the 1 to 1 MacBook program in action in the year 3/4 Neighbourhood. Parents will receive a newsletter in the first week of term four which will detail the session times that are available. We ask that you return the newsletter indicating which session time suits best. Following the sessions there will be an information evening in week four to answer any further questions you may have about the program. A great first step for parents to learn about the program is to read the 1 to 1 computing FAQ which can be found on the school website as this provides a great deal of information about the program.

Kind Regards,

Keith McNeill

ICT coordinator

On behalf of the year 3/4 team

Working Bee

SATURDAY’S WORKING BEE
This Saturday is the second Working Bee for the term (We try to do 2 per term). The idea is alternate Saturdays and Sundays.
Start time is 10AM till 1PM Followed as usual by the yummy Sausage Sizzle!

We had a fantastic turn out for the last Working Bee where we cleaned the grounds, did heaps of planting, and made a great start on the Vegie Garden makeover.

These are the tasks we would like to tackle this time:
- Finish the existing Vegie Plot re build (Max to Co-ordinate)
- Mowing – all areas – now that the grass is growing
- Leaf blowing of both the ovals (we’ll supply the blowers)
- Moving of soil and mulch to breezeway 5/6 N1 and other gardens. This is the mulch that has come off the areas now being laid with granitic sand and garden seating.
- Sand in both the playgrounds
– check to see if needs raking
- “Soft Fall” tan bark in both playgrounds
 – rake to depleted areas – again!
- Brick square planter boxes outside 5-6 N1 rooms
 – fill with mulch and soil and plant with Bromeliads.
- Soil / mulch in old vegie garden to be turned over in readiness for new gardens. Please come along with your gardening gloves, rakes and shovels and let’s see what can be achieved when we all work together. If you need more info, or unsure what to bring, give Will a ring on 0427 311 716 and he can advise! Hope to see you there! Will Richards and The Facilities Sub Committee.

Things get growing with CO2

Junior botanists unite! Healthy plants and food production are directly linked with our personal wellbeing and that of our environment. Connecting these ideas with the concept of achievement, the Year 2 Neighbourhood will be investigating the impact increased levels of CO2 can have on the growth of a young plant. A small CO2 generator (powered by common yeast and dissolved sugar) has been joined up to a mini "greenhouse". Over the coming weeks we will monitor the health and vitality of the two plants to see which develops most.

15 Second Film Festival

Please enjoy our memories.

Talent Quest

For those students that are participating in the Talent Quest, these are the rehearsal times where you will have a chance to show your act. Please make sure that you have prepared your act and bring any required music.

 

Thank you from the Talent Quest team.

 

Friday 7^th @ lunchtime we see Year 3/4 in the gym.

Friday 7^th @ 2.30-3.30 we see Year 2 in the Year 2 Neighbourhood during Year 2’s Got Talent.

Friday 14^th @ lunchtime we see Preps, Year 1 and Year 5/6 in the gym.

Friday 21^st @ lunchtime every age group comes to gym.

FAMILY BOARDGAMES NIGHT

FAMILY BOARDGAMES NIGHT

All families at PHPS are invited to the Family Boardgames night.

When: Friday 7 September 2012: 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm

Where: 5/6 Neighbourhood 1 building.

Come whenever you can- there’s no need to stay for the whole event. Year 5/6 students as well as former PHPS students will be available to teach the games to children and adults. There is no charge for this event. No electronic games please.

Angela Palombo

On behalf of Community Relations Sub-Committee, PHPS School Council

Invitation

We would like to invite parents to come and chat with the children daily at 9am over the next few weeks about their own achievements and what it took to create this.
Any interested parents are asked to see Kevin, Ethan or Rita to select a suitable date.
This week as part of their inquiry the children are sharing their dreams and goals.
Thank you very much to the wonderful parents who are helping to publish the children's thoughts and ideas and to make the learning visible.
We are also listening to songs that inspire us and viewing Australia's achievements. Maggie who inspired everyone with the production of 'Alice in Wonderland' is coming to be interviewed by the year 2 children on Tuesday September 4th.
The children are working towards thinking of what project the neighbourhood can undertake that shows an achievement.
We are excited about many possibilities.