The Forestville Flyer

Tuesday, 30 April, 2019 Term 2 Week 1Address: 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

Principal’s Message

Tue 30 April Online applications for OC 2020

open

Fri 24 May Zone X Country

Wed 1 May Syd Nth Dance Auditon Mon 27 May and

Tue 28 May

Band Camp

Tue 7 May Athletics Carnival Tue 4 June Year 3 – Quarantine Station

Thu 9 May Mother’s Day breakfast Thu 6 June K-2 Oz Opera

Mon 13 May P&C Meeting 7pm (staffroom) Fri 7 June Kindy Tour 9.30am

Tue 14 May

– Fri 24 May

NAPLAN online Mon 10 June Queen’s birthday

Tue 14 May Kindy Tour 9.30am Wed 12 June Year 4 – Elizabeth Farm

Wed 22 May Kindy – Taronga Zoo Wed 31 July OC test sitting date

WELCOME BACK

It has been lovely to welcome the children back today, to hear about their holiday adventures and to see

them fresh after a break and ready to learn.

The staff are well rested and energised for the busy term ahead with lots of professional learning relating

to writing, technology and wellbeing.

We welcome a new member of staff to the school and a returning staff member. Mrs Tracy Stevens is

taking over as class teacher for Year 3C and is very excited to be part of the teaching team working with

our wonderful students, and Mrs Erin Burdett is returning to work with Mrs Renee Phegan on 5PB.

This morning we held our annual ANZAC Service which was beautifully conducted by our Year 6 school

leaders. Polly, Sydney, Sienna, Blaise, Hannah, Toby, Lola and Luca did a wonderful job conducting the

service, our trumpeters, Milly and Tessa were terrific and our band, led by Matthew Hurditch added to the

sense of occasion. Our children demonstrated respect and appreciation of the importance of the event

and remembering the contribution of so many to war. Our guests remarked on the beautiful and

attentive behaviour of our students throughout the service. Thank you to parents and grandparents who

attended.

We look forward to a busy yet rewarding term ahead.

GROWTH MINDSET

Yesterday, as part of our professional learning day, we hosted a 3 hour session for schools

across the Warringah Community of Schools on Growth Mindset. This session was run by Cut

Through Coaching’s Chris Harte, whose director is Dan Haesler, an educator and leader in

mindset, engagement and wellbeing. The learning focussed on open ended questioning

strategies and the role of the teacher in developing mindset. It would be worth reviewing some

of Dan’s videos online to gain an understanding of the importance of mindset for learning both

at school and at home.

Out of School Achievements

Super fish!

Well done to Sydney (6C) who competed in State Swimming in the last week of term. He was

impressive making the finals of the freestyle, backstroke and butterfly. His best result was in butterfly,

where he finished 4th, narrowly missing out on Nationals by just one spot. FPS is extremely proud of

you Sydney!

The following poem entitled “Poppies and Nurses” was written by Jack from 6G to commemorate

ANZAC Day and Military Nurses. The poem was shared during the ceremony.

They say the poppies of Flanders Fields,Are red because of the blood that was spilt,From the soldiers that sleep under the Earth,

The grassy land covering them like a Kilt.

Our soldiers that fought in vicious battles,That saved our land at a cost,

We still remember them to this day,Their memories shall never be lost,

Our Nurses played a vital part,Helping, healing, the wounded,

Dressed like Angels with healing hands,They should always be included,

“It’ll be like sport,” they were told, “Come and join the army!”

But when our brave men and women arrived, they found out,

It was the opposite of Harmony.

So soldiers died, mothers cried,Trying to defeat the Threat,

Thankfully it would all end and be over, Lest we forget.

Thank you for your support, Louisa Wellings

Principal

(Relieving)

Opportunity Classes

Thinking of applying for Year 5 entry to an opportunity class in 2020?

Application for Year 5 opportunity class entry in 2020 opens on Tuesday 30 April 2019

and closes on Friday 17 May 2019. Parents must apply online by the due date. You can

access the information here: https://schoolsequella.det.nsw.edu.au/file/49795d1c-b339-

43e9-aa48-02e496d165f1/1/oc-applicpack.pdf

You must apply online at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-

high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5

Mother’s Day Breakfast

SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (SRE) – JEWISH

We have been notified from the Jewish education board that there is a possibility of

them providing us a teacher to run Jewish SRE. There is a minimum number of students required.

If you are interested in your student attending Jewish SRE please email

forestvill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au as soon as possible.

ENROLMENTS FOR 2019

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

Tuesday, 14 May with many others available this year. Please enquire in the school office o visit

our website.

OC TEST

For parents of Year 4 students who wish to apply for Opportunity Class placement in 2020 –

online applications open today, 30 April. The test sitting date is Wednesday 31 July 2019.

STEWART HOUSE

Please return envelopes to the office by Friday 24 May at the latest.

Big congratulations to Lee Norton, who recently competed in the Australasian Scooter

Nationals in Brisbane. He came 10th across Australia and New Zealand! Well done Lee!

Our onsite School Banking program is looking for more volunteers.

This involves helping on a Tuesday morning 8.30am – 9.10am, even just a few weeks per term.

Pop into the canteen on Tuesday morning and chat to Jessie or Nicolette for more details.

If your child would like to participate in school banking, open a CommBank Youth Saver

Account online or in branch and start banking at the canteen on a Tuesday morning before

the bell.

Athletics Carnival

Cross Country Carnival

On the last Tuesday of last term our School

Cross Country event was held at Melwood

Oval. The 11 and 12 year old students ran

3 km while the 8-11's course was 2 km long.

It was a warm day so plenty of toughness

and hydration was needed for those

who pushed themselves hard and did their

absolute best. Thanks to Forest Rugby for

allowing us to use their clubhouse and PA

system and also thanks to the many parents

who supervised the course and were lap

markers. Ribbons and Zone notes will be

given out next Monday at our assembly.

Congratulations to the top 6 finishers in

each event who will progress to the

Warringah Zone event on Friday the 24th of

May at Aquatic Reserve in Frenchs Forest.

Finally, congratulations to Flinders who were

the winning house!!

Chess Coaching Term 2

Professional Chess Coaching at FPS

Chess coaching provided by the Sydney Academy of Chess will start up on Monday mornings in Mr.

Ellis’ classroom (4E) from 8:00am to 8:55am starting on Monday 6th May and finish on Monday 1st

July. This is on top of our regular chess club that is offered Mondays at lunch. Chess is a valuable

activity for children, developing their logical thinking skills, concentration and discipline, as well as

being a source of much enjoyment! This is a great way to combine learning and fun! The classes will

begin with an interactive lecture by an experienced coach. During the second half of the class

children will play games against each other, putting newly learned strategies into practice.

Registration notes can be downloaded from our school website or ask at the school office. Notes

must be returned with payment by Thursday May 2nd. Please see Mr. Ellis if you have any questions.

The program will cost $72 for eight sessions.

Athletics Carnival

Athletics Carnival

Forestville’s Athletics Carnival is Tuesday 7th May 2019. Please ensure your child/children attending

the carnival arrives at school by 8:20am as buses will be leaving at 8:30am.

Students who were successful in the high jump and discus trials at school have been placed on a

list outside 5A and will compete at the carnival. For the other fields events of shot put and long

jump, all students are encouraged to trial in these events on the day.

Thank you to those parents who kindly volunteered to help on the day, it is very much appreciated

as there are many events. You will be contacted this week in preparation for the carnival. A copy of

the program is in this week’s newsletter along with the field events schedule. Please note the

canteen will be open on the day but students will only be permitted to use it at designated times.

Miss Amery and Miss Ingram

We are still seeking a Canteen Co-ordinator to support the excellent service our

Canteen provides to our children.

It isn’t a hugely demanding position and you have the team of the Canteen Treasurer, the

Canteen Assistants and the P&C Executive to support you.

We are currently reviewing all menu items and moving towards healthier and more

nutritious options if this is something you are passionate about.

Please let us know on forestvillepandc@gmail.com if you would like more

information.

Dance News

Naplan 2019

NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy – important skills that each child needs to succeed

in school and life. The NAPLAN tests are designed to help us make sure students are on

track with their literacy and numeracy development. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9

participate in NAPLAN tests for reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling,

grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

Between 14 May and the 24 May Term 2, our school will participate in NAPLAN Online.

Students do not need to be computer experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure

students have computer skills is part of our school curriculum, and our teachers will ensure

your child is familiar with the online format.

To see the types of questions and interactive features of NAPLAN Online, visit the public

demonstration site. http://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site

If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online, please contact your child’s teacher.

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How to support your child during NAPLAN

Information for parents and carers

Watch a video that explains NAPLAN Online

Subscribe to ACARA’s monthly parent newsletter, Parent Update

Sonya Cordaiy and Katy Costa - NAPLAN coordinators2019

Just a reminder that all three dance groups have an audition on Wednesday, 1 May at

Wakehurst Public School at 11am.

We will be going to the audition and back by bus. Please make sure you have returned your

permission note.

All girls need to have their hair neatly gelled back into a high pony. Black leggings and

black singlet/t-shirt must also be worn for the audition.

Thank you

Vanessa Price

Band News

Forestville Band 2019

NSSWE AUTUMN SERIES - FOREST HIGH SCHOOLOur Intermediate and Concert Bands did an awesome job performing at the NSSWEE Autumn

Series at Forest High School late last term. Well done to all involved you played amazingly and

behaved with maturity, you should be very proud of yourselves

INSTRUMENT HANDLING

There have been a few recent instances in Term 1 of students holding/packing away/ dropping

each other’s instruments during rehearsals. As you can guess this does not always end well

especially when students are handling instruments which they are not familiar with.

It would be great if you could remind your child that they should be the only person who handles

their own instruments and that they should not handle or play with other students’ instruments.

We have also had many repairs needed due to instruments being packed and unpacked

incorrectly. It would be a great idea if you could ask your child’s tutor to have a recap on how to

handle and pack/unpack instruments. Thank you.

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.

Strings News

Term 2

Player of the Week: Kyran 2M

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

Rehearsal times are as per below table;

Future Dates to put in your diary;

Band Camp – Monday 27th to Tuesday 28th May, all Bands, Camp Kedron

Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival – Tuesday 18th June – Training Band,

Intermediate Band & Concert Band, Pittwater High School, Pittwater Road

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

Public School, Wyadra Avenue

Band Committee fpsbands@gmail.com

Junior and Beginner Strings performed for the Forestville Preschool last day of term 1. It was a

fabulous performance. A big thank you to parents who set up and packed up after the

performance.

Band News

Uniform Shop

Strings News

Strings News

Senior Strings Performing at Narrabeen Sports High School 10/04/19

Hi everyone;

in an attempt to boost our double bass numbers we are looking to offer an on-going reduced fee

package for any students moving across to double bass. Another benefit would be that Jess

Brown would be your tutor right here at the school! If you have an interest please have a chat

with your conductor, parent representative or myself.

Upcoming Dates:

Sunday 5th May Seniors; Northern Beaches Music Festival at Narrabeen RSL 10am-12pm;

Get your Early bird tickets today!

Saturday 22nd June All Groups; Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival at Pittwater High

School, timeslots tba.

Festival of Instrumental Music

Auditions will be held next week (Vortex)

Tues 25th June Rehearsal at Croydon Public School

Tues 30th July Performance at Sydney Opera House

Any questions please contact

Kylie Lake - STRINGS PRESIDENT

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

Uniform Shop

OR

Online

https://www.picklesschoolwear.com/shop?school=forestville-public-school.

*Please note that if you request online orders to be delivered to school, there is no delivery fee.

Winter is on its way – don’t forget to stock up on winter clothes!

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 NSW 2100

Ph: 02 9905 2711

Canteen

Forest Bites canteen is proudly sponsored by McGrath Forestville

Hi everyone and welcome to Term 2.

For the Kindergarten parents who may be ordering from the Canteen for the first

time, lunch orders can be placed via Munch Monitor (details below) and children

can also purchase recess and snacks (after 1pm) at the counter.

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 fpscanteen@gmail.com if you’d like to

volunteer.

Volunteer Roster Weeks 1 & 2

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

30 April

Need a volunteer

1 May

Need a

volunteer

2 May

Sophie S

Julienne T

3 May

Amanda G

Shirley D

6 May

Dolly M

7 May

Need a volunteer

8 May

Carolyn M

9 May

Dave D

Need 1

volunteer

10 May

Edwina K

Michelle McC

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.

Community News

Community News