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The Forestville FlyerMonday, 17 June, 2019 Term 2 Week 8
Address: 7 Melwood Ave, Forestville, 2087 Ph: 9452 5444 Email: [email protected]: www.forestvill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wed 19 June Ridiculous Rhyme ShowMon 22 Jul Staff Development Day – no students
Thu 20 JuneKindy Tour - 9.30am
Tue 23 Jul Term 3 commences
Fri 21 JuneArea Cross Country
Tue 30 JulFestival of Instrumental Music – Strings Performance
Mon 24 JuneP & C Meeting 7pm (Staffroom) Wed 31 Jul Kindy Tour – 9.30am
Tue 25 June Festival of Instrumental Music –Strings Rehearsal
Wed 31 Jul OC sitting date
Tue 25 June-Fri 5 Jul
Sydney North Dance Festival Tue 6 Aug –Fri 9 Aug
School Concert
Tue 2 Jul Year 3 Quarantine Station Mon 12 Aug Zone Athletics Carnival
Wed 3 Jul Kindy Tour - 9.30am Mon 12 Aug P & C Meeting 7pm
Fri 5 Jul Last day of Term 2 Sun 8 Sept Run Forest Run and School Fair- from 7.30am
Principal’s Report
CONCERT 2019: 6 – 9 August 2019 – Education Week.
It’s concert season! We are all very excited to again showcase the talent, drama skills, dance,musicianship and performances of our students K-6. We will all be working very hard overthe next 6 weeks with rehearsals to ensure our 2019 performance is one to remember.
There will be two casts who each do 3 performances (one matinee and two evening). Wehave divided the school into these two casts to provide more opportunity for children todemonstrate their skills and talents, and also so there is enough space on stage in order forparents and families to see their child. Due to the logistics of the event and number ofsiblings in the school, we are unable to ensure all students in the same family are in thesame cast.
Teachers will be sending home information about costumes or props in the next few weeks.Please ensure your children are sent to school with any requirements early in order tostreamline costumes.
Principal’s Report
Tickets will go on sale in Week 10. There will be a cost for these as we need to pay for thestaging, lighting and sound, and some props and equipment. It will be an event that yourchildren will always remember, and we do hope that their enthusiasm will be matched byyours. Further information is provided in this newsletter by Katy Costa, the concertcoordinator.
DEMOUNTABLE REMOVAL
Unfortunately the demountable beside 5W is scheduled to be removed on Thursday thisweek. We have tried to hold onto the extra space as our learning support team use it everyday, but it needs urgent repairs and refurbishing in order to have it useable again. We donot have a class for this demountable so the DoE will remove it as part of their workschedule. This means we will have cranes here early on Thursday morning on the Melwoodend of the school. 5W and 5PB will be relocated into other rooms and there will be safetymeasures in place for all students and families entering the Melwood end of the school. Weare very mindful of everyone’s safety in and around the school so please do not use thisarea unless you need to.
The Learning Support program will continue, but will need to use other spaces in the schoolat this point in time. As the clothing shop utilises the large space where the shop is housedfor just 1 hour every week we are currently negotiating the uniform shop requirements inorder to come up with a solution for learning support and uniforms. We will keep ourcommunity posted with any changes that may occur.
PAUL KELLY CUP
Our Forestville AFL teams competed in the annual Paul Kelly Cup competition second roundlast week. Both teams played with great sportsmanship and competed with undyingpassion. The girls’ team made it into the finals on the day but did not progress through tothe Grand Final. I would like to thank Mrs Mackenzie, Mr Williamson and Mr Ellis for theirenthusiasm leading this program, and to our students for the wonderful zest for, andcommitment to, the sport, their team and their school. We are all so proud of yourepresenting Forestville with such an exemplary attitude.
DEBATING
Our two debating teams competed in their 2nd debate against Killarney Heights PS atForestville PS last week, debating the topics ‘That all schoolwork should be done oncomputers’, and ‘Primary schools should never use electronic devices for teaching’. Thestudents were very successful and were awarded the debate for one round and in the otherthe debate was awarded to the other school’s team. The skills students learn while debatingwill follow them into their high school and later years. Thank you to Ms Cavell and MrGuzman for coaching these teams and for working incredibly hard to ensure the studentsare supported and learn debating skills and protocols.
Principal’s Report
GROWTH MINDSET
Could disappointment in children really be healthy for them?
As parents, you hate to see your children disappointed. They are sad, disenchanted, andseem to have the weight of the world on their shoulders. Your heart aches for their pain andyou want to do everything you can to relieve them of that disappointment. But that wouldbe a mistake!
What Is Disappointment?
Disappointment is perhaps the most immediate emotion children experience after aperceived failure or when something goes wrong. Disappointment involves the feelings ofthwarted desire, loss, and discouragement when children fail to fulfil their hopes andexpectations-or those of others. Children are going to feel disappointment when they don'tachieve their goals or believe they have let you or themselves down.
The right attitude toward Disappointment
Disappointment is a normal, though difficult, part of growing up. Your children willinevitably experience disappointment in school, sports, the arts, and in their social lives.How your children learn to respond to disappointment will determine its impact on theirfuture achievement and happiness.
You can teach your children to see stumbling blocks as opportunities to improve and grow.Offering your children a different perspective on their disappointment-"I know it feels badright now, but what can you learn from it?"-gives them tools they can use to avoid orminimise their disappointment in the future, and to turn the obstacles to their advantage byincreasing resilience, motivation, and confidence.
These excerpts are from the link below:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201106/parenting-disappointment-is-good
Thank you for your support
Louisa Wellings
Relieving Principal
P & C
SKOOLBAG APPPlease download the Skoolbag App as this is our preferred communication means to ourcommunity. You can use this app to send absentee notes / change of address / medicalnotifications etc. You will also receive alerts from the school if any changes occur toexcursions etc.
ENROLMENTS FOR 2020Enrolments are now open for Kindy 2020. If you have a child ready to start school next yearor know of any neighbours or friends who have a school aged child for 2020, please pickup an enrolment form from the school office as soon as possible. Our next Kindergartentour is on Thursday, 20 June from 9.30am to 10.30am with many others available this year.Please enquire in the school office or visit our website.
EARN AND LEARN STICKERSWe are collecting Woolworths Earn and Learn Stickers which enables our school to receivelots of great equipment i.e. sports, science, arts, crafts and more.
If you have any stickers you would like to donate please have your children deposit themin the box in the school office foyer by 25 June. Thankyou.
STEWART HOUSE CLOTHING APPEAL 2019We are once again collecting clothing for the Stewart House Appeal. Collection bags havebeen sent home. If you did not receive a bag you are welcome to use any plastic bag thatyou have. Please drop off any bags to the office.Date of collection for pickup is: Friday 21 June 2019
TERM 2 ACCOUNTS REMINDERS will be sent home by email today. Prompt payment would be appreciated.
RUN FOREST RUNWe are very excited to announce that all the wheels are in motion for our annual Fun Runand Fair. INK Sunday 8th of September into the diary and join our school and communityfor this wonderful event. Registrations to enter the run are now open onwww.runforestrun.com.au.We have fabulous new courses that make the most of our gorgeous bushland surrounds.The new 4km Family Walk / Run is ideal for the whole family and is a mix of road and trail.(All details are on the website). There is a special “Early Bird” EOFY family price untilSunday 30th June. We can’t wait to see you on the trail!
We are still seeking someone to come forward as the Canteen Co-ordinator, to support our staff in the excellent service they provide to the school. It is really not a hugely time consuming role and a thorough handover and ongoing support is available. Please contact the P&C [email protected] if you are able to help us.
Canteen Co-ordinator
• The Co-ordinator supervises the Canteen assistants (paid) and the Canteen Treasurer(volunteer).
• The Co-ordinator submits a weekly Canteen newsletter via email to the school office to beincluded in the school newsletter.
• The Co-ordinator is responsible to the P&C Executive. reporting on the activities of theCanteen, including sales twice per term and producing an Annual report at the AGM;
• The Co-ordinator will work with the Canteen Assistants on Menu selection and pricing.• Ensure Workers Compensation Insurance documentation is current and completed by the
due date.
P & C
LIBRARY BOOK COVERING
We have lots of new books which require covering and welcome any parents who would like to give us a hand.
All materials and training will be provided. If you are interested, please come in to the library (preferably on a Thursday) and talk to us.
Thankyou.
Andrea Normet (Library Assistant)
Library News
DID YOU KNOW?
Whilst you're completing your Tax Return, you can make a 100% tax-deductible donationto the P&C?
Any funds go directly to an infrastructure-building account which is used to fund therenovation and development of the permanent structures at school. Recent projects haveincluded the installation of solar panels, the outdoor learning space and the STEAM hub.
Any donations are gratefully received.
We are able to issue receipts for all donations. If you’d like further information please contact [email protected].
Tickets for Sale – Sydney North Dance Festival
2 x tickets are available for the Thursday night concert of the Sydney North Dance Festival at Glen Street Theatre, on 27 June at 7.30 pm – Row G at $30 each. If you are interested please phone Emma Swiney on 0403 982 765.
Mother’s Day BreakfastIMPORTANT DANCE GROUP INFORMATION:A note should go home this week with all the information needed regarding costumes, hair and make-up.Students will also receive their costumes this week.A reminder that all students in Chim Chim Cheree need to buy their own black canvas shoes and all students in Ra need to buy their own footless tan stockings.All excursion notes need to be returned asap.
Rehearsals for this week:RA: Tuesday and Friday lunchChimney: Thursday Lunch
Our dress rehearsal is Tuesday next week and all girls need to come to school in their costume with hair and make-up done.Performances are Tuesday and Wednesday next week.
Any problems or questions please see either Mrs Costa or myself.
Vanessa PriceDance Teacher
Dance News
Dear Parents
As you know our concert is fast approaching us, in week 3 Term 3. Please find all details about which classes are in which cast and performance dates below. Ticket information will be released shortly.
CONCERT MondayAugust 5
TuesdayAugust 6
Wednesday August 7
ThursdayAugust 8
Friday
August 9Cast AKI, KH
1A, 1HM2B, 2ZM
3I, 3S4P, 4E
5W, 5A6C, 6G
Dressrehearsal
Matinee Performance (12.30pm for
1pm start)
Evening Performance
(6pm for 6.30pm start)
Evening Performance
(6pm for 6.30pm start)
Cast BKF, KS1Y, 1K2L, 2M3C, 3M4T, 4M5PB, 5K6M, 6K
Dressrehearsal
Evening Performance
(6pm for 6.30pm start)
Matinee Performance (12.30pm for
1pm start)
Evening Performance
(6pm for 6.30pm start)
Whole School Concert Information – Forestville Movie Festival
Dance NewsBand News
Forestville Band 2019
The band’s next performances are coming up later this week. Sessions for the festivalhave been scheduled, see the list below for performance times of our bands.
Friday 21st June (Day 9)Session 1: 5:00pmForestville Public School Concert Band (Matthew Hurditch)Session 2: 6:40pmForestville Public School Training Band (Lemin Luu)Sunday 23rd June (Day 11)Session 3: 12:20pmForestville Public School Intermediate Band (Christine Young)
REHEARSALSIf you are not able to attend a rehearsal or performance please let your band coordinatorknow asap so they can forward this onto the conductors, this way they know who will beabsent and can plan the rehearsals and performances accordingly.
Rehearsal times are as per below table;
Band Rehearsal Day / Time
Intermediate BandMonday 7.30-8.45amThursday 3.15-4.15pm
Training Band Tuesday 7.30-8.45amConcert Band Tuesday 3.15-4.15pm
Thursday 7.30-8.45amStage Band Wednesday 3.15-4.15pm
Future Dates to put in your diary;
Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival - Pittwater High School, Pittwater RoadTraining Band Friday 21st June 6.40pm-8.00pmIntermediate Band Sunday 23rd June 12.20pm-1.30pmConcert Band Friday 21st June 5.00pm-6.20pmNorthern Beaches Instrumental Festival – Harbord Public School, Wyadra AvenueStage Band Sunday 30th June
Band Committee [email protected]
Dance NewsBand NewsStrings
Term 2
Player of the Week: Jessie F – 1HMHello Strings Community,
Upcoming Dates:
Saturday 22nd June All Groups; Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival at Pittwater High School,
timeslots Beginners 10am-11.30am; Juniors 1.30pm-3.00pm; Seniors 5pm-6.30pm
Festival of Instrumental Music (nb that a bus has been organized for the kids for both the rehearsal and performance)
Tues 25th June Rehearsal at Croydon Public School Tues 30th July Performance at Sydney Opera House
Strings Recital Evening (including solo performances) All Groups at theschool hall tentatively booked for Tuesday 24th SeptemberTerm 3 Bookings TBA Rotary Fair, Run Forest Run & Stony Range Spring Fair(Seniors only)Any questions please contact Kylie Lake - Strings [email protected] ph: 0414 666 711
Uniform Shop
WINTER UNIFORM IS NOW BEING WORN
Please check our uniform mountain outside of uniform shop for lost items including lunch boxes.
Stock up on your winter needs with Pickles.
The Uniform Shop is open during the school term on: Thursday 2.30 - 3.30pm
Uniform items can also be purchased from our supplier's store:
Pickles Schoolwear
Unit 8/ 42-46 Wattle Rd, Brookvale, 2100
Ph: 02 9905 2711
Canteen
Forest Bites canteen is proudly sponsored by McGrath Forestville
Volunteer Roster Weeks 8 & 9
Forest Bites Canteen
VolunteersIf you can’t make your shift, please contact other volunteers from the list (2nd page ofyour roster).
Contact details for the Canteen Managers:Tania Laytham (Monday, Tuesday & Friday) 0414 528 534Kim Egelton (Wednesday, Thursday) 0412 254 310
Order online with Munch Monitorwww.munchmonitor.comSchool ID: Forestville, Password: munch2087
There is an account-keeping fee of $3.65 per parent per account per term, payable via your online account. For assistance, contact [email protected], call 1300 796 190 or visit us in the canteen.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
17 JuneTamara LMel S
18 June 19 JuneKaren S
20 JuneMichelle JPhilippa W
21 JuneSheanagh HVolunteer needed
24 June 25 June 26 June 27 JuneRebecca DMyrna H
28 JuneMelissa DLuci H
Out of School Achievements
Lachie Price, Felix Condon and Luke Bartolo were selected in the North AFL team, playing on the Long Weekend in the JS Sports Representative + Development Carnival.
Community News
Community News
We have a couple of spots available for Year 4 boys to join our team on Monday Afternoons with the Many/Warringah Association. The comp runs for 2 terms from July 29th to November 29th, game start times are between 4 and 7pm and venues (Beacon Hill, Dee Why and Narrabeen).
For further details, please contact Kylie Lake on 0414666711 or [email protected]
Year 4 Boys Monday afternoon Basketball in Terms 3 & 4
Community News
Community News
