How do I get to pphs?
How do I get to pphs?
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Several buses transport students to and from our school from areas such as Padstow, Revesby, Milperra and Bankstown. For more information about bus services go to Transdev or Trip Planner.
Many students choose to walk or ride a bike or scooter to school each day and some students are dropped off by car. The school can be accessed via entries on: Kennedy Street, Shari Avenue and Stretham Avenue (currently closed due to building works).
what time does school start?
what time does school start?
School starts at 8:45am every day!
what time does school finish?
what time does school finish?
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - school finishes at 3:06pm.
Tuesday and Thursday - school finishes at 2:21pm.
meet your year advisers
meet your year advisers
Spaces and faces you need to know :)
Year Advisor Video.mp4
Mr Harding
Mr Harding
Year Adviser
mr Harding is Located in the Social Science Staffroom in A Block
mr Harding is Located in the Social Science Staffroom in A Block
About Mr Harding:
Favourite Food: KFC
Favourite Country to Visit: Vanuatu
Favourite Game: The Last of Us
Favourite Sport Team/s: Arsenal, Cronulla Sharks
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Happy Gilmore
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, Cricket, Golf
Teaching Subject/s: iThrive & Geography
Mr Sly
Mr Sly
Assistant Year Adviser
mr Sly is Located in the Mathematics Staffroom in C Block
mr Sly is Located in the Mathematics Staffroom in C Block
About Mr Sly:
Favourite Food: Spaghetti
Favourite Country to Visit: Denmark
Favourite Game: 500
Favourite Sport Team/s: St George Illawarra
Favourite Movie/TV Show: The Universe
Hobbies/Interests: Reading
Teaching Subject/s: iThrive, Maths, Science
What subjects will I study in high school?
What subjects will I study in high school?
ithrive
ithrive
In Year 7 iThrive, students use skills from English, Maths, Science, Geography and History to collaboratively redesign a local park, participate in iThriver Survivor challenges, create an anthology of short stories and develop a website to support the wellbeing of peers.
Support
Support
In the Support Unit, Students from Years 7-12 participate in a range of different subjects. Students in the Support Unit have specialist teachers and SLSOs (Teachers Aides) to support them with their learning.
english
english
In Year 7 English, students explore how to build a character, examine texts with Asian perspectives and plan the 'Flying Dragon Film Festival' and how advertisers use visual and language techniques to influence behaviour.
mathematics
mathematics
In Year 7 Maths, students learn about Angles, Integers, Algebra, Equations, Fractions/Decimals/Percentages, and the Number Plane. Students are encouraged to use chrome browser extensions and phone apps such as 'Protractor' for practical application of topics.
science
science
In Year 7 Science students learn how to work and think like a scientist and explore 'Water, Water, Everywhere', 'Being Healthy' and 'Protecting Our Place'.
history
history
In Year 7 History, students investigate the ancient past and explore Ancient Rome. Students develop skills in analysing historical sources.
geography
geography
In Year 7 Geography, students develop their geographical skills and examine 'Place and Liveability' and 'Water in the World'. Students explore the geographical changes that have occured in the world and the role they can play in sustainable living.
pdhpe
pdhpe
In Year 7 PDHPE, students have theory and practical classes and learn about issues relating to their own health and development. Topics include puberty , connectedness, online safety, resilience and respectiful relationships.
Japanese
Japanese
In Year 7 Japanese, students will learn how to recognise the three Japanese alphabets, how to write in hiragana, develop their reading, listening and speaking skills and how to introduce themselves in Japanese! すごい！
Music
Music
In Year 7 Music, students learn the fundamentals of playing instruments. They have the opportunity to perform and compose and apply knowledge from theory lessons.
technology and applied studies
technology and applied studies
In Year 7 TAS, students get creative with Textiles and produce their own pencil case. Students apply knowledge of robotics and coding through OzBots. In Term 4 some classes have been involved in food preparation.
what about sport?
what about sport?
Every Tuesday all students in Years 7-10 attend Sport after period 3. Some students go via bus to a park or venue to compete against other schools in games such as: touch football, netball, soccer, cricket, basketball. Other students stay at school to play sport against our own students or participate in low impact sports such as walking. Sport is finished by 2:15pm and students are dismissed to go home at 2:20pm.
I still have some questions....
I still have some questions....
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