The Forestville Flyer

Monday, 24 June, 2019 Term 2 Week 9Address: 7 Melwood Ave, Forestville, 2087 Ph: 9452 5444 Email: forestvill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.forestvill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

DATES TO REMEMBER

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 Tue 20 Aug-

Fri 23 Aug

Year 5 Canberra Excursion

Mon 22 Jul Staff Development Day – no students Tue 27 Aug-

Fri 30 AugYear 6 Canberra Excursion

Tue 23 Jul Term 3 commencesSun 8 Sept Run Forest Run and School Fair

- from 7.30am

Tue 30 JulFestival of Instrumental Music

– Strings Performance

Principal’s Report

NORTHERN BEACHES INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

What a fabulous time all of our band and strings groups had this weekend. The Concert

and Training Bands performed on Friday night and the Intermediate Band and Strings

Groups performed on Sunday. I was thrilled to hear that all performances were of a very

high standard and were not only enjoyed by the audience but that the children really

enjoyed them too. Unfortunately I was unable to attend due to a commitment in Port

Macquarie but was thrilled to get such positive feedback today.

What huge value there is in performing and receiving a mini tutorial and feedback, which

will both improve and enhance students’ future performances. It is also wonderful to have

an audience to share and enjoy the event, which is a celebration of music but is not

competitive. Congratulations to every student in these wonderful programs and all staff

and parents involved.

Principal’s Report

DANCE – Glen Street

Our 3 dance groups will be performing at Glen Street over the next 2 weeks. I would like

to thank all students and parents for their participation in dance and for ensuring

students arrive at their allocated performances on time. It is a wonderful opportunity for

students to truly participate in the theatre of dance in a forum outside their school and I

am really looking forward to seeing all of our students perform.

The performance dance groups are; ‘Ra’, ‘Chim Chimeny’, and ‘Basketball Beats’.

An enormous thank you to Vanessa Price and Nicole Amery, Tess McAllister and Chris

Williamson for their choreography and management of their dance groups and also to

Katy Costa for coordinating all 3 groups. What a great way to finish Term 2.

GROWTH MINDSET

How to Support your child through disappointment.

When parents support children in dealing with disappointment it can lead to the

development of adaptation and resilience, which are both important for children in order

for them to bounce back from difficult experiences throughout life.

Here are some more ways you can help children deal with disappointment:

1. Acknowledge your child’s feelings

Let them know that you understand. It is important to label and validate children’s

feelings. Be mindful of what you are creating excitement about; children will model

your lead. Tell your child that you recognize why they are feeling disappointed and that

it’s OK to express this emotion.

In order for children to develop a positive sense of self, empathy and social skills, they

need to be able to feel, label and talk about all feelings.

2. Share your own disappointments

To encourage children to embrace and express their emotions, it is helpful to share a story

of a time when you also felt disappointments. This validates but also lessens the idea that

they are alone in their feelings.

P & C

SKOOLBAG APP

Please download the Skoolbag App as this is our preferred communication means to our

community. You can use this app to send absentee notes / change of address / medical

notifications etc. You will also receive alerts from the school if any changes occur to

excursions etc.

ENROLMENTS FOR 2020

Enrolments are now open for Kindy 2020. If you have a child ready to start school next year

or know of any neighbours or friends who have a school aged child for 2020, please pick

up an enrolment form from the school office as soon as possible. Our next Kindergarten

tour is on Wednesday, 3 July 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 STICKERS

We are collecting Woolworths Earn and Learn Stickers which enables our school to receive

lots 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 them

in the box in the school office foyer by 25 June. Thankyou.

TERM 2 ACCOUNTS REMINDERS were sent home by email last week. Prompt payment

would be appreciated for those with outstanding school fees.

Year 5 and 6 Please Note – the balance of Canberra will appear on your account but final

payment is not due until 26 July.

RUN FOREST RUN – SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 2019.

Registrations to enter the run are open on www.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 until

Sunday 30 June. We can’t wait to see you on the trail!

Like our Facebook Page for the all latest on our great event:

https://m.facebook.com/forestvillerun/

Thank you for your support

Louisa Wellings

Relieving Principal

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 forestvillepandc@gmail.com 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 be

included in the school newsletter.

• The Co-ordinator is responsible to the P&C Executive. reporting on the activities of the

Canteen, 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.

Thank you.

Andrea Normet (Library Assistant)

Library News

DID YOU KNOW?

Whilst you're completing your Tax Return, you can make a 100% tax-deductible donation

to the P&C?

Any funds go directly to an infrastructure-building account which is used to fund the

renovation and development of the permanent structures at school. Recent projects have

included 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 forestvillepandc@gmail.com.

Mother’s Day BreakfastDance 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 Monday

August 5

Tuesday

August 6

Wednesday

August 7

Thursday

August 8

Friday

August 9

Cast A

KI, KH

1A, 1HM

2B, 2NZ

3I, 3S

4P, 4E

5W, 5A

6C, 6G

Dress

rehearsal

Matinee

Performance

(12.30pm for

1pm start)

Evening

Performance

(6pm for

6.30pm

start)

Evening

Performance

(6pm for

6.30pm start)

Cast B

KF, KS

1Y, 1K

2L, 2M

3C, 3M

4T, 4M

5PB, 5K

6M, 6K

Dress

rehearsal

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

All dance groups have their dress rehearsal at Glen Street Theatre tomorrow morning -

Tuesday 25 June.

Everyone must come to school in costume with hair and make-up done. Please make sure

you are at school by 8.45 am as we will be leaving on the bus soon after the bell at 9am.

Both girls dance groups have their first performance tomorrow night ( Tues 25 June ) at

7.30pm.

Please be ready dressed with hair and make-up done at the theatre at 7pm sharp.

Good Luck to all involved – I’m sure you will all be fantastic!

Vanessa Price

Dance Teacher

Dance NewsBand News

Forestville Band 2019

NORTHERN BEACHES INSTRUMENTAL FESTIVAL

This week our Concert Band, Intermediate Band and Training Band performed at the

Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival where they received great encouragement by the

professional conductor’s feedback. All bands sounded great, it was a testament to our

wonderful Band program we run at Forestville Public School. Well done everyone!

REHEARSALS

If you are not able to attend a rehearsal or performance please let your band coordinator

know asap so they can forward this onto the conductors, this way they know who will be

absent and can plan the rehearsals and performances accordingly.

Rehearsal times are as per below table:

Band Rehearsal Day / Time

Intermediate Band

Monday 7.30-8.45am

Thursday 3.15-4.

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

Future Dates to put in your diary:

Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival – Stage Band - Sunday 30th June,

Harbord Public School, Wyadra Avenue – arrival time 12.20pm for 12.40pm

performance.

Christmas Carols – Friday 6th December

Band Committee fpsbands@gmail.com

Dance NewsBand News

Strings

Term 2

Player of the Week: Hayley S – 2M

Hello Strings Community,

What wonderful performances from the kids this weekend at the

Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival at Pittwater High School. We

received some great feedback as to the standard of their playing. Well

done everyone!

Senior Strings NBIF

Upcoming Dates:

Festival of Instrumental Music (nb that a bus has been organised for the children for both

the rehearsal and performance)

Tues 25 June Rehearsal at Croydon Public School

Tues 30 July Performance at Sydney Opera House

Strings Recital Evening (including solo performances) All Groups at the school hall

tentatively booked for Tuesday 24 September

Term 3 Bookings TBA Rotary Fair, Run Forest Run & Stony Range Spring Fair (Seniors only)

Any questions please contact

Kylie Lake - Strings President

fps.strings@gmail.com ph: 0414 666 711

Junior Strings NBIF

Beginner Strings NBIF

Canteen

Forest Bites canteen is proudly sponsored by McGrath Forestville

Forest Bites Canteen

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

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 help@munchmonitor.com, call 1300 796 190

or visit us in the canteen.

Volunteer Roster Weeks 9 & 10

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

24 June

Claudia S

25 June 26 June 27 June

Rebecca D

Myrna H

28 June

Melissa D

Luci H

1 July

Dolly M

2 July 3 July

Penny F

4 July

Sophie S

Julienne T

5 July

Amanda G

Shirley D

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

Uniform Shop – Open during school term on Thursday 2.30 – 3.30pm

Community News

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 29 July to 29

November, 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 kylielake69@gmail.com

Year 4 Boys Monday afternoon Basketball in Terms 3 & 4

Term 3 Course Guide is available

on http://bit.ly/NBMCT32019

Community News

Community News