HouseUpdates

From the Co-ordinator of Counselling and Student Health

Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week 

Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week is a national week that aims to raise awareness of body image concerns and eating disorders. This annual event is acknowledged in the first full week of September (2-8 September). Epic is holding an event for families and an online webinar for young people. Please see the following attached flyer for more information: 

Information on how to encourage a healthy body image can be found through the Butterfly Foundation and SchoolTV. Please view the following links:

• Butterfly Foundation: https://butterfly.org.au/ 
• SchoolTV:  https://pittwaterhouse.schooltv.me/newsletter/body-image   

SchoolTV Update - Health Study Habits

SchoolTV has launched new content on healthy study habits. Academic success is intertwined with the study habits students develop from an early age. Whilst schools strive to develop these habits within the classroom, the role of parents and guardians in reinforcing them at home is equally important. Healthy study habits not only improve a child’s ability to absorb and retain information but also help them to manage stress, maintain focus, and foster a lifelong love for learning. It is essential for students to recognise that good study habits aren't merely about spending extra hours hitting the books. It's more about quality over quantity and having a balanced approach. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes taking breaks, having sufficient sleep, a balanced diet, and consistent physical activity will impact your child's ability to study effectively. 

The content can be viewed via the following link: https://pittwaterhouse.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-healthy-study-habits-au

From the Head of Junior School

Student Procedures – Late Arrivals and Early Departures

All parents are reminded of the following procedures we have in place for students across Kindergarten to Year 6 when arriving late or departing early from School.

Late Arrivals:

• All K to 6 students who arrive late to School must sign in at Reception so that they do not receive the absence SMS and email.

Early Departures:

• All Years K to 6 students must report to Reception to sign out.
• All Years K to 2 students must have a parent pick them up from Reception.
• All Years 3 to 6 students have permission to meet a parent directly at the gate only if there is a note in the instructions on the Early departure form and if a parent calls Reception when they are at the gate so the student can be sent out to meet them. Without a call to Reception students are not permitted to meet elsewhere on campus. If parents are late, students cannot be left waiting without supervision.

Thank you for your support of these important procedures to ensure the safety of all students.

Aspire – Outside School Hours Care

A reminder that Aspire has been handpicked as the Junior School’s new provider for student care outside of regular school hours. 

Aspire offers before school (7am to 8.30am), after school (3pm to 6pm), and holiday care (7am to 6pm) services for all students across Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

Please refer to the documentation linked below for further information about the student supervision offerings being provided by Aspire:

To learn more about Aspire's services, fees, and registration process, please visit their website at: https://www.aspire-oshc.com.au/pittwater-house or contact our Area Manager, Hannah Hornery, on 0484 386 830. 

Junior School HouseNews – Term 3, Week 5

Please access the following link to view the most recent HouseNews article for the Junior School:  HouseNews - HouseNews Issue 13 (naavi.com)

If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me via email: glenn.stephenson@tphs.nsw.edu.au or phone: 9981 4400 and I will endeavour to assist you in any way that I can.

School Uniform Shop - Winter Stock Sale

 20% OFF SALE (two weeks only)

ALL WINTER STOCK (excluding blazers)

Thursday 29 August to Thursday 12 September

Buy a size up for winter 2025

General - Reminders

Click on the following attachments to view Pittwater House Term Dates, Calendar, Canteen Menu and Canteen Term 3 Specials:

Note: For more 'School Information' regarding Form Class Lists, School Directory etc. please log into 'TASS Parent Lounge' and click on the 'Links' drop-down menu to find 'School Information' as well as other 'Links' categories.