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The Forestville Flyer
Monday 18 February, 2019 Term 1 Week 4Address: 7 Melwood Ave, Forestville, 2087 Ph: 9452 5444 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.forestvill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
DATES TO REMEMBER
Principal’s Message
Wed 20 Feb Stage 2 (Yrs 3 & 4) - Parent
Information Evening 6 – 7pm
Thur 21 Mar – Fri
29 Mar
Life Education
Mon 18 Feb Stage 3 (Yrs 5 & 6) – Parent
Information Evening 6 – 7pm
Sat 23 Mar State Election – School Hall
Mon 25 Feb P & C Meeting – Staffroom 7.00pm Sun 24 Mar Band Mania
Fri 1 Mar Yr 1 Gibberagong Environment
Centre
Mon 1 April P & C AGM – 7pm
Fri 1 Mar Stewart House Collection Thur 4 April State Band Evening – 6pm
Mon 4 Mar Yr 1 Gibberagong Environment
Centre
Tues 9 April X Country
Mon 4 Mar Zone Swimming Carnival Tues 9 April Kindy 2020 Tour – 9.30am (Admin)
Wed 6 Mar – Fri
9 Mar
Year 6 Basin Camp Thur 11 April X Country wet weather back up
Wed 13 Mar Year 5 Cares Thur 11 April Yr 2 Schoolhouse Museum
Wed 13 Mar Kindy 2020 Tour – 9.30am (Admin) Fri 12 April Last day of Term 1
Thur 14 Mar Year 5 Cares
School Community Charter
Attached to this newsletter is the School Community Charter which highlights the importance
of creating a Collaborative, Respectful School where Communication levels are high between all
stakeholders and there is respect for everyone. It is important that we all adhere to this charter
to ensure we maximise the wellbeing of all. You can access the charter on the link below or
read it as an attachment to this newsletter.
https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-
school/media/documents/school-community-charter.pdf
Safety around our school
Students’ safety and wellbeing is our foremost concern and we all need to be mindful of
practices that may put children in danger. There are a number of considerations relating to our
school setting which need identification as they are potentially hazardous, and our combined
community needs to be vigilant about ensuring every student is kept safe and that safe
practices are in place
I have included information from the Transport, Roads and Maritime Services website.
https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/parking.html
NO STOPPING/NO STANDING
These signs mean that in the area in the direction of the
arrow you must not stop your vehicle at any point on
the road or kerb, unless there is a medical or other
emergency.
Sometimes a no stopping area is indicated by a solid
yellow edge line.
We have a number of these signs around the entrances to our school which most
parents and carers observe, however there are some students being dropped in these
spaces. Please adhere to the road rules as they are created for the safety and benefit of
everyone.
School Car Park – Darley Road.
Our school car parks are very busy and dangerous places during the hours of 7.45 and
5.00pm. We ask all parents and carers to only use the car park outside the hours of
7.45am and 4.00pm. The staff park their cars in a very systematic way between these
hours to maximise the number of cars we can fit in, so if a car is left in an awkward
position when staff are arriving at school, it can become very problematic. We ask our
community to only park on the concrete section and enter the school via the gate
between the Kindergarten rooms as this is safest for the children. The unpaved area
needs to be available for teachers’ vehicles and tradespeople, and for safety reasons
community members and students should not be walking in this area. If you are a
pedestrian please use the main gate near the large painted mural as the access point.
We really appreciate your consideration and cooperation in using these facilities.
Parent representatives – Stage 2 and 3 Parent Information evenings.
As part of our plan to promote good communication across all classes we are asking for
2 parent volunteers for each class. These volunteers will liaise with the classroom teacher
and communicate information to other parents and work in conjunction with the P&C to
promote fundraising and the delivery of improvements in the school. As a shared role
the workload will be lessened and responsibilities divided. We truly appreciate parents
taking this role on board and it’s a great way to get to know the other parents and the
students. Teachers will ask for parent volunteers and also collect parents’ emails to add
to the communication lists during the parent information sessions. There are just two
P&C meetings every term which can be shared also. Your attendance at these would be
greatly appreciated as then you will be able to represent your class’s perspective and
provide valued feedback. It will make Forestville an even more community focused
school.
From the Office
SKOOLBAG APP
Please download the Skoolbag App as this is our preferred means to our community. You
can use this app to send absent notes / change of address etc. You will also receive alerts
from the school if any changes occur to excursions etc.
YEAR 7 IN 2020
An expression of Interest form was sent home last Monday with all Year 6 students
for placement in Year 7, 2020 in NSW Government schools. Please complete the form
and return to the school no later than Monday 18 March, 2019. All information
relating to the expression of interest is on the form. If you have any questions or
concerns please see Katy Costa (Stage 3 AP).
Growth Mindset Parenting
Talk About the Brain
The brain is far more malleable than we once thought. Teaching our kids that they
actually have control over growing their brains through the actions they take is
empowering! Tell your children that when they work hard, that’s the feeling of their
neurons connecting. The dendrites are reaching out to other dendrites, trying to
connect to make a stronger brain. What strengthens those connections is practice,
asking questions, and actively participating in learning. When children learn that their
brains physically change with effort, it leads to increased motivation and achievement.
Show your children the Brain animation clip attached to the link below to explain!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf8FX2sI3gU
Many thanks for your support,
Louisa Wellings
Principal (Relieving)
Student Banking
Get involved in the School Banking program.
Forestville Public School is excited to offer the Commonwealth Bank School Banking
program to all students.
School Banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way for young Australians to learn
about money and develop good savings habits. Children who deposit money into their
Youthsaver account through School Banking earn Dollarmites tokens, which they can
save up and redeem for exciting rewards.
School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives a Regular
Savers Contribution of $5 for every 10 deposits processed per student as well as an
Annual Contribution which is based on the number of students who made at least one
School Banking deposit in the prior year.
Getting involved in School Banking is easy!
All you need to get involved in the School Banking program is a Commonwealth Bank
Youthsaver account. You can open an account for your child in one of two ways:
1. Online
Visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the link to open a Youthsaver
account.
2. In branch
Visit a Commonwealth Bank branch with identification for yourself and your child, like a
driver’s licence and birth certificate.
If your child has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account they can start
banking straight away. They just need to bring their deposit in every week on School
Banking day using their Dollarmites deposit wallet.
STEWART HOUSE CLOTHING APPEAL 2019
We are once again collecting clothing for the Stewart House Appeal. Collection bags
have been sent home to the oldest child in each family. If you did not receive a bag you
are welcome to use any plastic bag that you have. Please drop off any bags to the
office.
Date of collection for pickup is: Friday, 1 March, 2019
HEADLICE
Please be aware we have had multiple reported cases of headlice in the school. Please
check your child regularly and treat if necessary before bringing your child to school.
TERM ACCOUNTS
Term 1 Accounts were sent home via email last week. If you did not receive this
email could you please contact the office to update your details. Prompt
payment would be appreciated
FPS Chess Group
Strings News
Term 1
School Banking day is Tuesday. Each week you need to bring your completed
book/wallet to the School Canteen for processing.
If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2019 School
Banking program information pack from the school office or visit
commbank.com.au/schoolbanking
Player of the Week: Ben Chippendale 2NZ
Final Dance group lists will be up in the hall on Tuesday - please check the lists if you had
a callback.
Rehearsals will start this week so please make sure you know your day. Sports Uniform
can be worn on the day of your rehearsal .
Yr5/6 Group : RA
Tuesday lunch & Friday lunch
Yr3/4 Group: Mary Poppins
Thursday lunch
A note will be sent home shortly with more details regarding the dance groups.
Vanessa Price
Dance News
Upcoming Dates:
Sunday 31st March All Groups; Strings Spectacular Morning Workshop
9.30am-2pm (TBC)
Wednesday 10th April Seniors; Northern Beaches Youth Orchestra 5pm-7pm at Narrabeen
Sports Centre
Friday 12th April Beginners and Juniors; Uniting Preschool Performance 9am-10am
Festival of Instrumental Music
Auditions for 10 positions TBA End of Term 1
Tues 25th June Rehearsal at Croydon Public School
Tues 30th July Performance at Sydney Opera House
Any questions please contact
Kylie Lake - STRINGS CO-ORDINATOR
[email protected] ph: 0414 666 711
Strings
FPS Chess Group
Band News
Forestville Band 2019Band Fees
All band fees will be sent out this coming week, prompt payment would be greatly
appreciated, thank you.
Rehearsal times are as per below table;
Band Rehearsal Day / Time
Intermediate BandMonday 7.30-8.45am
Thursday 3.15-4.15pm
Training Band Tuesday 7.30-8.45am
Concert Band Tuesday 3.15-4.15pm
Thursday 7.30-8.45am
Stage Band Wednesday 3.15-4.15pm
Band members should arrive at 7.30am for morning rehearsals to help set up the hall
for a prompt start at 7.45am.
Expectations of Band Members;
As with participation any group, a certain level of commitment is required so that the
band program is a success. To be in the band you are expected to;
Commit to the band for the full year;
Attend every rehearsal and performance on time;
Listen to the conductor, tutors and volunteers always;
Sit quietly while the conductor is working with different sections of the band;
Take care of your instrument;
Practice the pieces set by your conductor at home;
Follow the protocol above during band performances.
Lastly, we always want you to try your best, ask questions and have fun!
Dates to put in your diary;
Band Mania - Sunday 24th March (notes and information will be sent home soon)
Band Camp – Monday 27th to Tuesday 28th May
Team App;
If you haven’t already joined the Team App please do so to keep up to date with all the
latest band news. If you haven’t received your invitation to join via email please contact
the band committee on [email protected]
Band Committee
Strings
Class Awards – Week 2
1M Eloise fabulous use of similes to describe her not-s-scary monster!
Sunny presenting his work beautifully and neatly
Chelsea a fantastic monster description using similes
1K Felix
his lovely neat work and settled approach; welcome to
Forestville
Olivia her careful, thoughtful and creative artwork of a realistic bee
Elijah
a great start at Forestville, settling in and making new friends.
Welcome!
1A Meiya being a helpful class member and wonderful example to others
Bradley
making responsible choices during learning activities and trying
his best
Dylan B always striving to do his best and help others in need
1Y Peter
adjusting well to life at Forestville and making lots of new
friends
Olive encouraging others and being such a valuable member of 1Y
Camille
your valuable contributions to every lesson. You are a special
member of 1Y
2M Sulley
being a fabulous new addition, not only to 2M but also
Forestville Public School
Romy
being a kind and helpful classmate and a responsible
Forestville student
Aidan
being a wonderful new addition to 2M and Forestville Public
School
2B Evie her keen, enthusiastic and positive attitude everyday
Hugh
increasing confidence and participation in class. Well done
Hugh!
Emily
her enthusiastic approach to all learning activities. Keep up the
great work
3C Molly
her thoughtful ideas and enthusiastic participation in class
discussions
Samuel showing respect and kindness towards his teachers and peers
Max a great start at Forestville Public School
3S Sam
settling in well at FPS and showing enthusiasm in the
classroom
Joe a great start at FPS and demonstrating fabulous work habits
Elizaveta producing a lovely self portrait
4P Emily presenting an effective zedtangle art work.
Isaac being a helpful friend in the classroom.
Neilo encouraging and supporting his peers in the classroom.
5PB Emily an amazing self portrait
Cameron S settling in well to Forestville Public School
Arki taking on extra homework to find out about Japanese bread
6C Archie
coming to school with a positive attitude and settling in
Forestville Public so quickly.
Connor
his genuine interest in maths and eagerness to learn more!
Well done!
Sophia Z
her beautiful manners, demonstrating hard work on a daily
basis.
Canteen
Our first second hand sale of the year, was one of our best!
Thank you for your support.
Many thanks go to Emma and Rita for all your hard work leading up to
and the day of our second hand sale. Watch this space for the next one or
noticeboard outside uniform shop near lost property.
Please check our ever growing pile of lost property for your child’s
clothing, lunchboxes and drink bottles.
Bronwyn Barlin
Uniform Shop Opening Hours
Monday: 8.30am – 9.30am
Thursday: 2.30pm – 3.30pm
www.picklesschoolwear.com (Brookvale showroom)
Uniform Shop
If you haven’t tried our new Emma & Tom’s Life Juices, now’s the time, while they’re
at a special introductory price of $2.00:
Straight Orange Juice
Cloudy Apple Juice
GreenPower Smoothie (banana, passionfruit, plum & greens)
KarmaRama Smoothie (mango, banana, pineapple, passionfruit)
The canteen relies heavily on volunteers – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends
– we’re grateful for any time you can spare! There are also short morning or lunchtime
shifts available so please email us [email protected] if you’d like to volunteer.
Volunteer Roster Weeks 4 & 5
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
18 Feb
Vacant
19 Feb
John E
20 Feb
Karen S
21 Feb
Michelle J
Kris E
22 Feb
Emma S
Vicky S
25 Feb
Belinda G
Jen M
26 Feb
Katie F
Jo D
27 Feb
Vacant
28 Feb
Rebecca D
Myrna H
1 March
Amanda G
Shirley D
Forest Bites canteen is proudly sponsored by McGrath Forestville
Canteen
Order online with Munch Monitor
www.munchmonitor.com
School 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.
Sally Watson
Canteen Coordinator
Volunteers
If you can’t make your shift, please contact other volunteers from the list (2nd page of
your roster).
Contact details for the Canteen Managers:
Tania Laytham (Monday, Tuesday & Friday) 0414 528 534
Kim Egelton (Wednesday, Thursday) 0412 254 310
Strings
FPS Chess Group
Forestville OSHC Centre
Community News
Uniform Shop
SMALL CLASS SIZES & INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY COMBO CLASSES for girls
in Years 2 – 5 on Tuesday afternoons. Learn and
perform both styles during the year.
ACROBATICS CLASSES are on Monday afternoons for
boys and girls. Spaces available in both Yrs 3-4 and Yrs
5-6 classes.
MUSICAL THEATRE YRS 2 - 6
There are still spots in this fun, expressive class on
Monday afternoons. Come and give it a try! New
routines every week and boys are welcome.
Cost is $13 per lesson for 45 minutes.
TINY TOTS / PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES incorporate jazz,
ballet and kinder gym. This is a fun class for your litte
ones (boys and girls). $10 per half hour class.
If you are interested in learning different choreography,
having some fun, learning some new skills or mastering
your tricks in a safe, happy environment, please contact
Sarah at [email protected] for more details.
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