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REMINDER FOR THOSE STUDENTS USING STATE GOVERNMENT BUS PASSES IN 2013 1. All Students using public school buses who are moving from Year 2 to Year 3 in 2013 will need to complete a Blue Bus Pass Application Form as they must now meet eligibility criteria. 2. All Students using public school buses who are moving from Year 6 to Year 7 in 2013 will need to complete a Blue Bus Pass Application Form as their eligibility criteria changes even if they are still at the same school and on the same campus. 3. Any student using public school buses who has changed address or will be changing address before return to school should complete a new blue application form showing the new address for a pass to be processed. 4. ALL BLUE APPLICATON FORMS are to have students CLASS YEAR circled and clearly marked 2013. 5. BLUE APPLICATION FORMS will be available from your class teacher or Reception. SCHOOL SHOP NEWS Christmas School Holiday Hours Opening Hours: 8.00am – 12.30pm and 1.00pm – 4.00pm December 2012: Thursday 13 December – Friday 14 December Monday 17 December – Wednesday 19 December January 2013: Tuesday 22 January – Friday 25 January Monday 28 January Uniform fittings are by Appointment Only. Please call Mrs Tess Spark on 9972 5721. Uniform Shop Reminders The School’s website http://www.pittwaterhouse.com.au/our-school/our-facilities/uniform-shop.aspx has a list of all uniform items needed for all Year groups. Years 1-6 do not need a Blazer until Winter of Term 2. Only the Clothing Pool accepts second hand uniforms. DEBATING 2013 Debating will commence very early in Term 1 next year with various workshops taking place as early as 18 February. The HICES competition Round 1 will be on 28 February and coaching will begin in Week 2. If you would like to be involved in debating next year you are required to express your interest to Mrs Sellies via email juliette.sellies@tphs.nsw.edu.au or in person as registration of teams for the HICES competition needs to be finalised before the Christmas holiday period. FROM THE CREATIVE ARTS FACULTY School Spectacular On Monday 26 November a combined vocal group made up from the Cantabile Singers, Chamber Choir and Senior Choir joined together to sing some Christmas songs at Warringah Mall as part of their School Spectacular. This was followed by the Big Band playing several toe-tapping pieces. It was a very successful event and members of the audience remarked on the high standard. Christmas Carol Service The Christmas Carol Service will be held on Friday 7 December in the Hall. All parents and alumni are invited to join the choir and orchestra for this. For further details please email Mr Abraham at: jim.abraham@tphs.nsw.edu.au HouseNews Issue 2012 / 21 Page 4 of 14
FROM THE CHAPLAIN Salvation Army Christmas Appeal As the term draws to a close and the Season of Christmas is approaching at a frightening pace may I remind everyone here about the Class Hampers and the Christmas tree in the Hall. We support the Salvation Army with both of these appeals each year. Please place your gifts of unwrapped games, books toys etc. under the tree for collection after the School Carol Service. Another method is to purchase gift cards and pin those to the tree for help in the local areas of need. Gifts of non-perishable food are also collected in the form rooms and these hampers are also given to the Salvation Army to help them to supply food to those in need at Christmas time. Last year we passed on a cheque for $325.00 which was collected following the School Carol Service I hope to be able to repeat this generous donation from the school family which shows a tangible way in which we are mindful of those who are in need. Alumni News We held a very well attended and happy evening recently with the Alumni Christmas Party held in the Hall. Cathy Player, the president welcomed the gathering and our special guests. Dr Hillier as our host for the evening, spoke and welcomed everyone to the event. Mr Rex Morgan, the Founder and Patron of the Alumni Association was also welcomed and he spoke wishing the Association well. The Paella was served and proved to be a great success, enjoyed by everyone. We now look forward to many more events and thank the committee for the tremendous amount of work which went into the evening. VACATION CARE – BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER Camp Australia is again running Vacation Care. Details of the Pittwater House Holiday Programs for December and January can be found at Reception or by clicking on the following links: December 2012 Programs: Thursday 13 - Friday 14 and Monday 17 - Friday 21 http://www.campaustralia.com.au/parents/holiday-programs/program.aspx?hpId=1248& January 2013 Programs: Monday 14 – Friday 18 and Monday 21 – Friday 25 http://www.campaustralia.com.au/parents/holiday-programs/program.aspx?hpId=1561& PITTWATER HOUSE PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC Reminder: The Pittwater House Physiotherapy Clinic is located in the Health Centre. To make an appointment call Andrew directly on: 0414 408 055. Openings Hours Monday – Friday: Saturday: 3:30pm – 6:30pm (last appointment time 6:00pm) 8:00am – 1:00 pm (Appointments also available for the Mona Vale Clinic) Junior School and ECC News FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL The final round of the Public Speaking Competition took place last week with the student representatives from Year 3 to Year 6 contesting the championship. Fine presentations were delivered to the audience from Campbell Jones (P3), Megan Shaw (J4), Caprice Pethybridge (J5) and Tamsyn Navra (J6). Campbell and Caprice were the announced winners for their respective stages and received their awards from Mr Strange who adjudicated a very difficult competition. HouseNews Issue 2012 / 21 Page 5 of 14
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