Issue No 5 2018

Forbes Public School

PO Box 807

Lachlan Street

FORBES NSW 2871

Phone: 02 6852 1934

Fax: 02 6852 2534

Email:

forbes-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website:

www.forbes- p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Dafydd Thomas

Principal

ANZAC Day 2

PBL 2

Principal’s Awards 2

Easter Hat Parade 3

P & C News 3

Sporting News 5

Cross Country Results 6

Photos 7 11

May Calendar 12

Assembly Awards 4

Tell them from me Survey

13

5th April 2018

Forbes Public School Newsletter

Inside this issue:

“Maintaining A Tradition of Excellence”

Coming up in Term 2

8th May - Open Kindergarten Classrooms at 9.30am UNSW Digital Technologies Competition

9th May - Mothers Day Stall

10th May - Stage 2 & 3 Leadership Day

11th May - Assembly hosted by 4R

14th—16th May - NAPLAN

25th May - Assembly hosted by 4J

29th May - UNSW Science Competition

1st June - Forbes Public School Athletics Carnival

It was outstanding to see the support from our school community at the recent Easter Hat Parade. The students in K-2 really enjoyed the opportunity to parade and perform in front of such a crowd. Thank you to everyone who came along to make it a special event and also for the tremendous support for the Easter Raffle, with $1234 raised. This will be used to purchase Literacy resource games for students.

Often we have large events, which are supported by significant numbers of our school community, parking in close proximity to Forbes Public. Please ensure for these occasions, parking is utilised along streets (Browne, Lachlan and Riley) close to the school, so we do not inconvenience local businesses or private driveways. It would be greatly appreciated if you could please avoid using the IGA car park when we have school functions.

Students riding or walking to school should use the safest route, particularly as Forbes Public is near the highway and other busy roads. Please ensure you remind your child about this process and if they are using a bike or scooter on the way to school, a helmet must be worn for safety at all times.

A huge thank you for all the help from our community with the recent FPS Cross Country Carnival. It was a great morning seeing the students strive for their best in this running event.

During the holidays our school community will look forward to participating in the ANZAC March on the 25th of April from 10:15am in Cross Street. This is an important event and students participating are asked to please wear their winter school uniform.

Term 2 resumes for students on Tuesday 1st of May. We hope you have a great and safe break over the holidays and look forward to seeing you when the students return next term.

Dafydd Thomas - Principal

Last day of Term 1 is Friday, 13th April. School resumes for students on Tuesday, 1st May

Page 2 Forbes Public School Newsletter

ANZAC DAY MARCH APRIL 25th, 2018

We would like to invite students, to join with school staff, and march on Anzac Day on Wednesday, 25th April, 2018.

Students are required to assemble in Cross Street at 10.00am. The march will proceed down Lachlan Street to the Cenotaph in Victoria Park.

Students will need to be dressed in winter school uniform and are to wear their school hat.

Please note that this is the second week of the school holidays.

We hope to see you all there!

PBL News

Over the past fortnight, our students focused on ‘pick up and bus line expectations’. Students practised ways that we line up in our correct bus or pick up line. We also focused on the students remaining seated and how we describe our parents to the teacher on duty. Eg. “My mum is at the gate wearing a red shirt and a black cap”, rather than “mum is over there”. We encourage the students to be patient while the teacher is dismissing other students.

The focus for next fortnight is ‘assembly expectations’. Teachers and students will be practising how we walk to and from assembly, and how we sit when we are at assembly. A focus will also be around how we stand during the National Anthem.

We look forward to seeing continued safe, respectful and responsible behaviour being displayed around our school and in particular, at assembly as we have another assembly at the end of term.

As our students have continued to show respectful, responsible and safe behaviour, as a whole school we have reached our first positive behaviour acknowledgement day.

This was held on Thursday, 29th March. Students were invited to wear casual clothes to mark this achievement. It was an exciting day and the students behaved beautifully.

Mrs Roylance Communications Officer

Safe, Responsible and Respectful

Student Awards Principal’s Pen or Pencil

KG Mia Wilson

Kailey Moxey Rosie Hurford

KN Paige McCarthy

Naite Drivilas Millie Crowley

Henry Halls Angus Van Der Weiden

Maggie Dooley Liam Kearney-Pallister

Asnika Sutharjan Jaylah Smith

Eddie White 3H

1B Brock Maynard

Calhon Waterson 4J

Grace Fairley Amelia Behan

Hendrix Gunn 5G

Harvey McCleary Nick Zannes

Maddie Payne Jason McCann

Deklen Miller Samuel Motley

Evie Duggan Zac Fraser

Jono Webb 5/6D

2CH Chaise Weaver

Jack White Cohen Stavleu

Snow Hodder Justin Kruger

Ruby Coote Ellie Milton

Indigo Francis K/6F

Laynie McDaniel Noah Gregory

3A K/6M

Brodie Brown Bianca Colvin

Taylor Collits Tom Absalom

Dylan Bray Tylar Diggins

Abbey Fuge Claudia Carstairs

Ethan Underwood Emma Dick

FORBES JUNIOR TENNIS SOCIAL DOUBLES TOURNAMENT

Thursday, 26th April 2018

Inviting all Junior players ages 8 and upwards who have basic tennis and scoring skills. Commencing at 10am sharp and concluding approximately 3pm. $5 entry fee.

Catering is available on the day – sausage sizzle $2 and drinks $2.

All nominations and queries to Peter Clifton on 0403 335 205 by Thursday the 19th April.

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News from the P&C The Forbes Public School P&C has had a busy and successful start to 2018 with our school Market day being held on Saturday, 24th February. We had over 70 stalls in attendance and received lots of positive feedback from both stallholders and the community. A big thank you to all of those involved in both the lead up to this event and on the day, no matter how small your contribution, it is very much appreciated. Our final tally of funds raised is still being calculated so we will keep you posted on this and potential projects this may be put towards in the near future! Please save the date for our next school market day to be held on Saturday, 17th November 2018.

Wednesday, 21st March saw a new executive and committee elected at our annual AGM. Again a big thanks to all who attended and we would like to welcome our new position holders:

President: Shannon Crowley

Vice presidents: Felicity Worland, Adam Currey

Treasurer: Trilby Crowley

Secretary: Karina Watson

Canteen Coordinator: Nicole Livermore

Market Day Organiser: Linda Van Coller; Peta Speer

Public relations officer: Lara Dwyer

School banking coordinator: Heidi Browne

Clothing pool administrator: Wendy Chudleigh

Fundraising coordinator: Heidi Browne

Merit panel members: Bruce Watson, Emma Little, Adam Currey

Unfortunately we had to postpone our School Fete but this will go ahead on a date yet to be confirmed.

If you would like to become involved in our P&C in any way, no matter how small, we would love to hear from you. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (during school term) at 7pm.

Easter Hat Parade and Easter Raffle

An unseasonably warm Autumn day. A jam packed crowd. Fabulous hats and bunny footprints across the school. The school was alive with anticipation and we were primed for our Easter Hat Parade and Easter Raffle.

The infants students paraded with the fantastically creative hats through the primary cola with the whole primary students, staff and many parents in attendance. They all looked awesome!

Students then performed 2 dances and looked amazing in doing so. They had so much energy and looked to be having so much fun. Well done to all of the students and staff who were involved. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to your performance.

There was a very special visit from the Easter Bunny. He was kind enough to help hand out the prizes in our Easter Raffle. With over 60 prizes he was very busy with lots on his paws.

We were very fortunate to raise over $1200.00 that will go towards purchasing new literacy resources for our school.

Thanks to everyone for your generous donations of chocolate, wrapping materials, baskets and bags. Thank you to anyone who purchased tickets for your contribution to our school. Thank you to Mrs Lemon, Mrs Boyton and Mrs Sullivan for their help in putting together the prizes.

Looking for something to do in the School Holidays

Come and join in the fun at a Tennis Coaching Clinic during the 1st week of the school holidays Monday 16th April to Thursday the 19th April. The starting time is 9.00am and the finishing time 3.00pm. The children may choose individual days or even a half-day option, which finishes at 12.30pm.

The main aim is for everyone to have fun in a healthy and safe environment while learning how to play ten-nis. The clinic is open to all children 5yrs to 15yrs with beginners most welcome.

Phone Peter on 6851 1993 or 0403 335 205 before Friday the 13th of April.

Reminder

Year 6 Excursion Deposit Due

If you would like your child to attend the Year 6 Excursion to Canberra in August a deposit of $50 is due tomorrow Friday, 6th April.

This excursion has been designed to supplement units of work being taught in the classroom eg. History of Federation, Politics, Civics etc.

Assembly Awards The following awards were presented at the school assembly held on Friday, 16th February

6R - Ben Crowley - Being a kind and respectful member of 6R Scarlett Francis - Consistent application across all areas 5/6D - Brooke Kelly - Fantastic Spelling results Karl Emery - Working hard in learning his times tables

5G - Zac Fraser - Producing outstanding work

Kye Kennaugh - Trying hard in Maths 3/6C - Evan Walker - Always trying hard in Reading 4R - Jye Bush - Trying his best in all areas Jaylee Hodges - Always displaying beautiful behavior

4J - Faith Paahi - Always displaying PBL values

Marcus Colvin - Working well in all areas

3H - Tara Higgins - Always demonstrating enthusiasm and initiative

Cruz McMahon - Having a cooperative attitude and always doing his best 3A - Mia Wilson - Always trying her best and displaying PBL values Kyren Miller - Always displaying our schools PBL values 2CH - Ruby Coote - Participating well in class Jack White - Excellent effort in all areas

2A - Annabelle Dwyer - Having a positive attitude towards her learning

Logan McMahon - Excellent effort in Maths

1L - Alice Currey - Using expression when reading

Archie Hogben - Contributing to class discussion about water

1B - Calhon Waterson - Using expression when reading

Evie Duggan - Always producing quality work

KG - Ivy Enslow - Working quietly with a great attitude

Leo Legg - Working well in all areas

KN - Maggie Dooley - A positive and enthusiastic attitude

Naite Drivilas - Super work in Reading

K/6F - Zander Carberry - Always displaying beautiful behaviour

TRANSITIONING OF YOUR CHILD FROM YEAR 6 TO YEAR 7 AT FORBES HIGH SCHOOL

Forbes High School would like to introduce the 2019 Year 7 Advisor, Ms Shani Harrigan. Ms Harrigan is looking forward to supporting and guiding our new Year 7 students throughout their time at Forbes High School.

Ms Harrigan is a qualified English and History teacher and is also the schools new Librarian who is currently completing her Masters of Teacher Librarianship. Enrolment forms for Forbes High School have been distributed to local primary schools. For any families who have yet to enrol or require further information please visit the DoE website on https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/enrolment/high-school-enrolment Forbes High School provides high quality education services that support students to achieve their potential, develop strong values, and secure their future.

If you would like to contact Ms Harrigan about your child commencing at Forbes High School in 2019, please feel free to contact her via email on shani.harrigan4@det.nsw.edu.au or through the school on 6852 2666 to arrange a meeting.

Lachlan Rugby League Trials

On Thursday, 22nd March fifteen students from Forbes Public School travelled to Parkes to trial for the under 11's and Opens Lachlan Region Rugby League side to contest the Western Region trials in Dubbo on 9th April.

All students who participated displayed outstanding sportsmanship and played to the best of their abilities.

The successful students were:

Under 11's:

Riley Mylecharane, Matthew Higgins, Jesse Flick, Sam Schrader, Zac Fraser

Opens:

Jonah Little, Sonny Bevan, Justin Kruger

We wish all boys good luck at the next round of competition.

AFL - Paul Kelly Cup

On Wednesday, 14th March 32 students from Forbes Public travelled to Bathurst to represent the school in Australian Rules Football in the Paul Kelly Cup, the largest AFL primary school competition in New South Wales and the ACT.

The girls team played four games throughout the day, against St Philomena’s Primary School (Bathurst), Catherine McAuley Primary School (Orange), Dubbo South Public School and Holy Family (Bathurst). Although they did not come away with a win, the team played very well together, demonstrating team work and sportsmanship and building upon their skills and knowledge of the game with each match.

The boys teams first game was against Cowra PS. The boys started really well, winning 25 – 18. Their second match was against Catherine McAuley Primary. This game was close with the boys narrowly going down. Their third game was against St Philomena's Primary which the boys won by 4 points. In the final game the boys played Dubbo South PS. Unfortunately, they were defeated.

From the day, two teams were picked to play in a possible versus probables scratch match. Six boys were selected to play, Sonny Bevan, Jonah Little, Reece Kollias, Justin Kruger, Evan Walker and Brock Maynard. From these we had four that were selected to go to the next level and trial for the Western Division team in Parkes on the 1st of April.

Well done to all students that played and represented the school in a very respectful and responsible manner.

Tennis Forbes Public vs Parkes Public

On Friday, 23rd March the Forbes Public School Tennis Team competed in their first knock out round against Parkes Public School. This was held at Parkes Town Tennis Courts.

The selected team was Michael Behan, Hugh Chudleigh, Holly Young and Scarlett Francis. It was a fun filled day and all students represented our school outstandingly.

Congratulations to Michael for a well-deserved win in the boys singles, winning 6-1. The boys doubles also came away with a win 6-1. Well done to Holly and Scarlett for their amazing sportsmanship, against tough opponents. Hugh also represented our school with pride, going down 7-5 in a very competitive game. Both the mixed doubles teams were unfortunately defeated but all players improved over the course of the day.

After a fantastic day of tennis Parkes Public School were the overall winners and will progress to the next round. Well done to all team members of the Forbes Public School Tennis Team! You should be very proud of your efforts on the court and the way you represented our school.

Th an k you to Michelle Behan and Lee Young for driving students to the game. Your support is much appreciated.

Mrs Avis Tennis Coordinator

Lachlan Touch Football Trials - Parkes

On Monday, 26th March several students from FPS travelled to Parkes to trial for the Lachlan Touch team.

Both boys and girls tried their best in a very competitive round with 44 boys across the Lachlan district trying out and 35 girls trialling.

We were successful with two students making it through to the Lachlan team that will now travel to Dubbo on 14th May to compete in some games and try out for the Western Team.

Well done to Justin Kruger and Scarlett Francis for making the Lachlan Team and representing FPS. We wish them well in trying out for Western.

Those who tried out were:

Hugh Chudleigh, Justin Kruger, Michael Behan, Stirling Francis, Adelaide Langham, Summer Hurford, Rebecca Withers, Katie Crouch, Isla Worland, Lola Morrison, Jemma Hodder, Andie Hodder, Scarlett Francis, Amelia Hodges

Athletics Carnival The Forbes Public School Annual Athletics Carnival will be held in Term 2, Week 5 on Friday, 1st June 2018 on the school oval. Back up date (due to rain) is Monday, 4th June 2018.

Students turning 8, 9, 10, 11,12 and 13 in 2018 are competing.

Helpers are needed with the running of the carnival. If you are able to help please fill in the note below and return it to your class teacher or phone the school on 6852 1934 and leave a message.

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Athletics Carnival Helper Note

Please return to Classroom Teacher

I am able to help at the 2018 Forbes Public School Athletics Carnival on Friday, 1st June 2018 from 8.45 am until 2.45 pm

Child’s Name ____________________________________ Class___________

My name__________________________________ Phone Number___________________________

I am also available on the back up date of Monday, 4th June, 2018 – Yes / No

Cross Country Carnival Results

Wednesday 4th April, 2018

On Wednesday, 4th April all students in years 3-6 and Year 2 students turning 8 in 2018 competed in the Forbes Public School Annual Cross Country Carnival around Lake Forbes and Halpins Flat.

Juniors (8, 9, 10) ran 2000 metres. Seniors (11, 12, 13) ran 3000 metres.

Results are as follows….

Congratulations on a very successful day and thank you to all the staff, parents, grandparents and caregivers for your help.

Good luck to the above students at the Lachlan Cross Country Trials on Friday, 25th May 2018 at the Forbes Racecourse.

8/9 Years Girls

1st Laura Chudleigh

2nd Audrey Walker

3rd Ellie Pointon

8/9 Years Boys

1st Jackson Beaudin

2nd Snow Hodder

3rd Brock Maynard

10 Years Girls

1st Louie Hodder

2nd Matilda Stitt

3rd Jade McKeown

10 Years Boys

1st Stirling Francis

2nd Seth Butler

3rd Lachlan Kearney-Pallister

11 Years Girls

1st Jemma Hodder

2nd Amelia Hodges

3rd Marley Kollias

11 Years Boys

1st Samuel Motley

2nd Harry Staines

3rd Malaki Paahi

12 Years Girls

1st Andie Hodder

2nd Katie Crouch

3rd Scarlett Francis

12 Years Boys

1st Michael Behan

2nd Hugh Chudleigh

3rd Sonny Bevan

Lives lost on NSW roads. Our goal is zero.

Keeping your children safe when dropping off and picking up at schoolHere are a few things you can do to help keep your children and others safer during drop-off and pick-up times during the school week:

• Make sure your children are fastened in the correct child car seat for their age and size and that it is fitted correctly.

• Stick to the 40km/h speed limit in a school zone and look out for children who may be about.

• Watch for flashing lights on buses. They let you know that there may be children crossing or about to cross the road. A 40km/h limit applies when school bus lights flash.

• Always give way to pedestrians particularly when entering and leaving driveways.

• Always park and turn legally around schools. Manoeuvres such as U-turns and three-point turns are dangerous during busy school drop-off and pick-up times.

• Drop your children off and pick them up on the school side of the road in your school’s designated drop-off and pick-up area. Never call out to them from across the road – they may run to you without checking for traffic.

• It’s safest for children to get out of the car through the Safety Door, away from passing traffic. This is the rear footpath side door of the car.

For more information on keeping our kids safe around schools visit the parents section on safetytown.com.au

Road safety

* Denotes Canteen Worker rostered on for that day or Help Needed Please contact the canteen on 6852 1934 if you can help.

Forbes Public School May 2018

‘Maintaining a Tradition of Excellence’

Term 2 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Week 1 30th April Staff development Day

1 Students return for Term 2

2

3 Western Rugby Union Trials Craft on Thursday 9.30am—10.30am PSSA Netball

4 AFL 9am—11am PSSA Rugby League Knockout v FNPS * Sharon Ashcroft

5 6

Week 2 7 PSSA Netball—9.30am

8 Open Kindergarten Classrooms—9.30am UNSW Digital Technologies Competition

9 Mothers Day Stall

10 Stage 2 & 3 Leadership Day Riding for the Disabled Newsletter

11 Assembly—4R * Sharon Ashcroft

12 13

Week 3 14 NAPLAN

15 NAPLAN

16 NAPLAN

17 Craft on Thursday 9.30am—10.30am

18 * Sharon Ashcroft

19

20

Week 4 21 GRIP Leadership Day—Dubbo

22 Radio Program CWA Junior Public Speaking—Trundle

23 Variety Club Breakfast—7.30am run by the P & C

24 Riding for the Disabled Newsletter

25 Assembly—4J PSSA Lachlan Cross Country—Forbes Racecourse * Sharon Ashcroft

26 27

Week 5 28

29 UNSW Science Competition

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31 Craft on Thursday 9.30am—10.30am

1st June FPS Athletics Carnival * Sharon Ashcroft

CENTRE FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS AND EVALUATION

E cese@det.nsw.edu.au www.cese.nsw.gov.au

Tell Them From Me student survey:

Information and consent form for parents and carers

Dear Parents and Carers

In Term 1 2018, our school is taking part in the Tell Them From Me student survey. The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help them improve. The survey is completed on-line and is run by an independent research company, The Learning Bar, which specialises in school-based surveys.

Staff in schools will not be able to identify individual students from their responses. To ensure confidentiality, participating students will receive a unique username and password. Where fewer than five students respond to a question, the results will be suppressed. The survey typically takes 30 minutes or less to complete and will be administered by the school during normal school hours. Once the surveys are completed by students, reports are prepared and in most cases are available to schools within three business days.

As well as schools getting student feedback, the Department of Education, through the Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (CESE), has access to data from across NSW and is running a research project to look at state-wide patterns of student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices. The research is looking at how these things impact on student outcomes, including academic performance. Individual students will not be identified in any CESE publications, and all information will be handled in accordance with the relevant privacy legislation. Students’ personal information will not be disclosed by the department to any other person or body other than as required by law.

This research will help schools in New South Wales to better understand how to improve student wellbeing and engagement. It will also help teachers and principals discuss what works to improve student outcomes.

Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary. Your child will not take part if either you or your child do not wish. If, during the survey, your child is uncomfortable, he/she can choose to stop the survey at any time. The majority of questions in the survey can be skipped.

If you do not want your child to take part in the survey, please complete the attached form and return it to the school by Monday the 9th of April.

More information about the survey and the research is available in English on the CESE website: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents

Dafydd Thomas Dr Jenny Donovan Principal Executive Director Forbes Public School Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

CENTRE FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS AND EVALUATION

E cese@det.nsw.edu.au www.cese.nsw.gov.au

Tell Them From Me Student Feedback Survey non-consent form

If you do not want your child to participate in the student feedback survey, please sign this form and return it to the school by Monday the 9th of April.

I DO NOT give consent for my child/children to participate in the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey. Name of student 1 Roll class of student 1 ………………………………………………………………… ………………………………. Name of student 2 Roll class of student 2 ………………………………………………………………… ……………………………….. Name of student 3 Roll class of student 3 ………………………………………………………………… ………………………………. Name of student 4 Roll class of student 4 ………………………………………………………………… ……………………………….. Name of parent/carer ………………………………………………………………………...

Signature of parent/carer …………………………………………………………………….

Date …………………...................

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday 19th April   Basketball Stadium    West Wyalong 

Cost…$50.00 per child   Boys & Girls 7 years to 16 years     Time…10am to 4pm 

What to bring…lunch, drinks and snacks, ball if they have one. 

Note…No Basketball experience required to attend. 

Further information….Grant 0428011820 or email rocktherim@hotmail.com 

Please email completed registration form to rocktherim@hotmail.com   

Bank details for payment are –                                                                                                   St George ‐ BSB 112879 ‐ Account 458703023 – reference is child’s name please. 

 

REGISTRATION FORM 

Childs Name__________________________________ Date of Birth____________ 

Parents Name_________________________________ Mobile #______________ 

Email________________________________________  Age_________________       

Any Medical conditions… ___________________________________________________________________ 

Risk Warning: There are risks of injury associated with playing most sports. Risks will arise in the context of the activities of running, catching, throwing, shooting, and guarding opposing players. While we aim to minimise risks, it is not possible to eliminate them all.  

Parent’s signature______________________Date__________________________ 

Registrations close Tuesday 17th April  

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