Forest HillNewsletter

Public School

“In Friendship We Learn”

A proud member of the Wagga Wagga Community of Public Schools

A WARM WELCOME TO ALL NEW AND RETURNING FAMILIES

Principal: Cameron Williams

Term 1 Week 2, 2019

A strong community at Forest Hill allows us to achieve great goals.

Forest Hill Public School“In Friendship We Learn”

Principal: Cameron WilliamsP (02) 6922 7251F (02) 6922 7858Sturt Hwy, Forest Hill NSW 2651foresthill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.auwww.foresthill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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2019 Term 1 Week 2

Upcoming Events

Wed 13th Feb P&C AGM

Fri 15th Feb Swim School Begins

Wed 20th Feb NRMA Bus Safety Program

Wed 20th Feb Information Nightfor Parents

Wed 27th Feb Swimming Carnival

Tues 5th March School Photos

SCHOOL BANKINGIf you would like your child to commence banking please see Office staff.Hume Bank will commence on Tuesday 12th February.Commonwealth Bank is every Friday.Please ensure that money is dropped to the Front Office at the beginning of the Banking Day as the bank collects early in the day.

SKOOLBAG APPDon’t forget to keep up to date with all the upcoming events and newsletters on the Forest Hill app.To download go to Google Play Store or Apple App Store and download Skoolbag.Make an account and then add in Forest Hill.

P&CP&C would like to welcome eveyone back for 2019 and a warm welcome to our new students, staff and families.We will be holding our annual AGM and first General Meeting of the year next Wednesday 13th February at 6.30pm in the staff room. We welcome all returning members and new faces.

UNIFORMSNew uniforms can be purchased from the Office.Current stocks of shorts and skorts are now $10.There are limited numbers of pre-loved items.Cash payment only.

SWIMMING SCHEMESwim School begins on Friday 15th February.All payments to be finalised by Tueday 12th February otherwise your child’s spot will be allocated to the next student on the waiting list.

NEWSLETTERIf you know of any family that is not receiving our weekly newsletter please tell them to go to the Office and update their email address.

EXCURSION NOTESNO late notes or payments will be accepted. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, or online. Notes can be handed in at the office, via

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Forest Hill Public School

“In Friendship We Learn”

CANTEENThe Canteen is very proud to send home our new revised menu with even more fresh items being made in the canteen.They are made available for the students of Forest Hill to enjoy. Unfortunately due to recent changes to products some items will no longer be available ie party pies.These items no longer are a 3 1/2 star rating as an Occasional Item and a replacement is unavailable at this time. Please note some changes to our daily specials.Coming soon is a Volunteer Request Form - if you are able to assist in the canteen on a monthly rostered basis please return this form to either the canteen or to the front office.Collect a free “Slushie” Card and have it stamped with each Slushie purchased during Feb/March to receive your 7th Slushie free.

Monday Special Please see New Menu.Recess - Pancakes.

Good Manners AwardOwen

BE AWARE OF SNAKESWe occasionally have snakes visit us. We en-deavour to keep everyone safe. If you could assist us with this by reinforcing with your children what to do if they come across one it would be greatly appreciated.

VISITORSAny visitors to the school whether it may be to help in classrooms or just dropping lunches off to your child, must sign in and out at the office.Any students who arrive late or depart early must sign in and out at the office with a parent or carer.

Canteen RosterMonday 4/2 Jenny MutaghWednesday 6/2 Jenny MutaghThursday 7/2 Jenny MutaghFriday 8/2 Jenny Mutagh

Nutrition Snippet

… to ensure your child gets the nutrients they need at school Simply pack something from each of the 5 food groups plus water. Try this great example lunch box: Wholegrain Breads & Cereals: Bread Sushi Vegetables and salads: Corn cob Meat & Alternatives: Baked bean muffin Dairy: Yoghurt tub Fruit: Strawberries Water: Always pack a bottle of water For these recipes and more examples of healthy lunch boxes visit our website.

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Forest Hill Public School

“In Friendship We Learn”

Riverina Wagga Wagga Junior Dance Ensemble

Auditions soon!

This is a new selective dance ensemble that has been developed for talented dance students in years 3-6 from public schools in the Wagga Wagga area. We encourage both male and female students to audition. The ensemble will begin developing a group performance piece to audition for both the Riverina & State Dance Festival and audition to perform in the 2019 Schools Spectacular.

Audition Details

Date: Friday 8 February, 2019

Where: Wagga Wagga High School, Currie Hall

Time: 4-6pm

For more information, collect an information sheet from your front office, or email Kathryn Fisher - Kathryn.fisher2@det.nsw.edu.au

RESPECT - ENJOY - SUCEED  

 LEAGUE -- U6s, U7s, U9 REDS & U15s LEAGUE TAG -- U8LT & U10LT

Roo Juniors still have room in the following age groups.

LEAGUE -- U8s, U9 BLUES, U1Os,                       U11 Blues & U13s, LEAGUE TAG -- U12LT & U16LT

Limited Places in

LEAGUE -- U11 REDS, U12s & U14s LEAGUE TAG -- U14LT

The following AGES have CLOSED

JOIN US   FOR THE 2019  

SEASON

WANT TO BE A

ROO  Contact our registrar for further information pakeough71@gmail.com  or head to our website or  facebook page ( click on either to follow)