PNPS Cross Country Event- Cancelled

Unfortunately, the scheduled school Cross Country event for Monday 8th April has been cancelled due to the latest weather forecast. 

Further information regarding a rescheduled date will be provided as soon as possible.

PNPS Anzac Day Memorial Assembly

Anzac day is a special day. 

It is a day we honour all Australians who have served our country in times of war and conflict, in particular the original Anzacs who landed on the shores of Gallipoli over 100 years ago on 25 April 1915.  Since then, 25 April has been known as ‘Anzac Day’. As a nation we take time on this day to remember those who served, and honour the sacrifices they made in our country’s name.

On Tuesday 30th April, Panania North will come together as a school community to hold an Anzac Day Memorial assembly. Students may bring to school a bunch of flowers to be placed at the flagpole during the assembly in remembrance.

Year 5 Opportunity Class Placement for 2025

Opportunity classes are for primary school students who have high academic potential or who are intellectually gifted. 

They provide an environment where students can learn and make friends with classmates of similar ability. This can benefit a student’s academic progress and also their wellbeing.

Opportunity classes are offered in Years 5 and 6, with parents/carers applying in Year 4.

Students who are successfully placed will usually have to leave their current school to enrol in a school with an opportunity class for Years 5 and 6. Opportunity classes are just one of the ways that we cater for our high potential and gifted students.

Testing and assessment

Applications for opportunity class placement are considered on the results of the Opportunity Class Placement Test. Students who wish to be considered for placement are required to sit the Opportunity Class Placement Test on Thursday, 1 August 2024.

How to apply

Parents/carers must apply online between 4 April March up until 20 May 2024 at: https://shsoc.education.nsw.gov.au

News from the Trolls!

This term, the Trolls have been engaging in a diverse array of visual arts activities. We have been exploring various mediums including pastels, watercolours, pencils, and paints, and have experimented with a wide spectrum of colours to bring their artistic visions to life. Visual arts serve as a dynamic and interactive avenue for students to refine their fine motor skills while nurturing their natural creativity. 

The Trolls take great pleasure in crafting their masterpieces and delight in the opportunity to showcase their creations throughout the classroom, creating a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere for all to enjoy. 

Check out our pictures below!

News from the Centaurs

The Centaurs were exploring the attributes of 3D objects last week. They created a variety of 3D objects using match sticks and play dough to represent the faces, edges, vertices and apexs. 

The Centaurs were also able to name and describe these objects using their attributes. 

Awesome job Centaurs!

PNPS Easter Celebrations

On Thursday 28th March Panania North students celebrated Easter with K-2 students displaying their wondefuul Easter hats, Years 3 and 4 parading their creative sandwich boards and Years 5 and 6 displaying their amazing eggshibitions. 

Thank you to all parents, carers and friends for coming and supporting our Easter celebration with us, and for helping to make it a memorable morning.  We hope you all had a great Easter weekend with your families. 

PNPS Sun Safety Policy 

Please help us by ensuring your child brings their hat to school everyday!

RATIONALE 

Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world.

Skin damage, including skin cancer, is the result of cumulative exposure to the sun. Much of the damage occurs during childhood and adolescence. Research suggests that severe sunburn is a contributor to skin cancer and other forms of skin damage such as wrinkles, sunspots, blemishes and premature aging. Most skin damage and skin cancer is therefore preventable.

Panania North Public School can help reduce the incidence of skin cancer and the number of related deaths by encouraging all members of the school community to take effective skin protection measures. 

AIMS 

The aims of the Sun Safety Policy at Panania North Public School are to promote among students, staff and parents: 

• Positive attitudes towards skin protection 

• Lifestyle practices which can reduce the incidence of skin cancer and the number of related deaths 

• Awareness of the need for environmental changes which will reduce the level of exposure to the sun 

• Personal responsibility for and decision-making about skin protection. 

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR SKIN PROTECTION 

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all students attending Panania North Public School are protected throughout the year from the harmful effects of the sun. A particular emphasis on implementation will be placed in Terms 1 and 4. The following strategies will be implemented:

• Students will wear hats whenever they are outside such as before school, during recess, lunch, sport, excursions and sports carnivals. 

• Students who do not have their hats with them will play in shady areas in the playground. A “No Hat- Play in the Shade” strategy will be implemented. 

• Students will be encouraged to apply a SPF 30+ sunscreen.

• Outdoor activities will be held in areas of shade whenever possible. 

• Teachers will endeavour to schedule outdoor activities before 11am and after 2pm where possible. 

• Staff and parents will be encouraged to act as role models by practising skin safe behaviour but it must be remembered that this policy is designed specifically for student protection.

• Incorporate information sessions and programs on skin cancer prevention in PD/H/PE lessons 

• Ensure Sun Safety when students participate in PSSA and other sport programs 

• Inform parents/carers of the Sun Safety Policy 

EVALUATION 

Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Sun Safety Policy through: 

• General observation of skin protective behaviour of school community 

• Random surveys of hat use in playground 

• Evaluate classroom activities involving skin cancer prevention 

• Evaluate school resources 

• Review policy every three years. 

RESOURCES 

Cancer Council NSW- Sun Smart Resources 

http://www.cancercouncil.com.au 

PNPS Minecraft Education Club

The benefits of games like Minecraft are endless for our students and our Minecraft education Club aims to emphasise this! The resources available to students at PNPS allow them to access immersive and interactive learning through various mediums. 

Minecraft instils many of our PNPS Bee learner qualities:

• Students will be tasked with specific creative challenges that promote problem solving Piper and challenging Charlie.

• Students will be asked to complete these challenges individually or in a small team, promoting collaborative Cassie.

• Students will also need to adapt to these challenges to get the best result, promoting adaptable Ava. 

Our first lesson already saw our students experience technical difficulties and internet issues. Students had to be patient with the issue, collaborative by helping each other fix the problem and, solve problems by finding a work around. 

Overall, We think our students will benefit greatly from this new club while also having tonnes of fun!

Please find details on our club below. 

PNPS Eco Warriors

Eco Warriors aims to educate students on how we can be more environmentally friendly and reduce our impact on the planet. Our team of green-fingered friends will be taking care of The Patch where we will grow fresh produce with the intent of making some delicious dishes with our harvest. We will be responsible for researching what to plant in each season, planting it and maintaining the area during the growth. 

In addition to this, Eco Warriors will be learning about the impact of food waste on the environment and will be responsible for managing the school worm farms and compost bins. In the future, we hope for the Eco Warriors to initiate a return and earn system within the school to promote recycling. This club will be a mixture of educational lessons and hands-on experiences. 

If making a difference sounds like something you would be interested in, then come along to the Firefoxes' classroom at recess every Tuesday.

Mr France & Mr Hampton

Voluntary Contributions

2024 teaching and learning resources are fully funded by the school. At Panania North we believe and are committed to ensuring:

• all students have access to the total school curriculum

• no student be denied the opportunity to meet syllabus requirements because of the non-payment of school fees or voluntary school contributions

• no parent feels overstretched in any way to contribute to additional resourcing

• that no student or family suffers discrimination or embarrassment regarding school fees or voluntary school contributions and maintain confidentiality in dealing with these matters.

We would greatly appreciate you continuing to give the voluntary contribution to support us in providing extra resources that will enhance your child’s learning and experience at Panania North PS.

Voluntary school contribution

For single child $40

For family (more than 1 child) $65

PSSA Sport

Results for 29/03/2024

Good Friday

Results for 05/04/2024

All Teams - Wash out