The Forestville Flyer

Monday, 26 August, 2019 Term 3 Week 6Address: 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 26 Aug Run Forest Run Mufti Day Wed 18 Sep Kindy 2020 Parent Information

Night

Tue 27 Aug-Fri Aug

Year 6 Canberra Excursion Thur 19 Sep School Photos

Tue 27 Aug Primary Proms Rehearsal –

Stg 2 Choir

Fri 20 Sep Speechmakers Finals

Wed 4 Sep Festival of Choral Music

Performance Stg 3 Choir

Tue 24 Sep Strings Recital

Fri 6 Sep Schools Cleanup Day Thu 26 Sep Girls Soccer Gala Day

Sun 8 Sep Run Forest Run and School Fair

- from 7.30am

Tues 15 Oct Sport Photos

Mon 9 Sep Dancesport Gala Evening Fri 25 Oct School Disco

Tue 10 Sep K-2 Sports Day Mon 28 Oct P & C Meeting

Tue 10 Sep Kindy Tour – 9.30am Sat 2 Nov Parents Trivia Night

Mon 16 Sep P & C Meeting – in the school

Library

Mon 25 Nov P & C Meeting (last one for the

year)

Tue 17 Sep Primary Proms Performance Fri 6 Dec Xmas Carols Soiree

Wed 18 Sep School Photos Sat 7 Dec Xmas Tree Sale

Principal’s Report

YEAR 6 OFF TO THE CAPITAL

Year 6 students and staff head off early tomorrow morning for 4 days in Canberra.

Teachers accompanying them will be Ms Costa, Mr Guzman, Mrs Mackenzie, Ms Cavell

and Mr Jones. It is a fabulous learning experience and a busy schedule for Year 6 as

their visit includes Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, Questacon, the

Australian Mint, the National Museum and Art Gallery, the Dinosaur Museum and the

Electoral Commission. They will also visit the Snowy Hydro Centre and have lunch at

Kosciuszko National Park which includes a play in the snow.

These overnight excursions provide a memorable learning experience and also provide a

wonderful life opportunity for the children. It’s a mighty responsibility for the teachers, and

I thank them sincerely for their 24/7 care and commitment, and extend thanks to their

families who make adjustments to manage during the teachers’ absence.

We wish Year 6 a safe journey, lots of memorable moments and a wonderful experience

on their final camp in Primary School.

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Principal’s Report

YEAR 5 RETURNS AFTER A WONDERFUL TIME IN CANBERRA

Our Year 5 students had a terrific time in Canberra last week. Many thanks to Ms

Amery, Mr Williamson, Mrs Phegan, and Mrs Chapman who ensured the safety and

comfort of each child over the four days. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know our

wonderful Year 5 group of students and was so proud of their positive responses to

everything and fabulous attitude and behaviour while on camp. Student reports will be

in next week’s newsletter. Many thanks to the teachers’ families who managed around

their absence. It’s a big commitment from our dedicated staff members, and very much

appreciated by the students.

We were very fortunate in that it snowed for us when we visited Smiggins Holes, but

remained fine for us while we visited the many sites in Canberra. I want to thank our

parent community for preparing your children so well for their visit to Parliament House

and the snow, and for supporting this experience in independence and growth. I will

always look back on the camp with incredible pride in our wonderful students and

school.

RUN FOREST RUN

Just 2 short weeks to go and our students are very excited. Please get involved with

this wonderful community event.

GROWTH MINDSET

Reasons Children Need Problem-Solving Kids

Kids face a variety of problems every day, ranging from academic difficulties to

problems on the sports field. Yet, few of them have a formula for solving those

problems.

Kids who lack problem-solving skills may avoid taking action when faced with a

problem. Rather than put their energy into solving the problem, they may invest their

time in avoiding the issue.

Other kids who lack problem-solving skills spring into action without recognizing their

choices. A child may hit a peer who cuts in front of him in line because he's not sure

what else to do.

Principal’s Report

Or, he may avoid the work in class when he's finding things difficult because he can't

think of any other ways to deal with the issue. These choices may create even bigger

problems in the long run.

Teach Kids How to Evaluate the Problem

Kids who feel overwhelmed or hopeless often won't attempt to address a problem. But,

when you give them a clear formula for solving problems, they'll feel more confident in

their ability to try.

Here are the steps to problem-solving:

1. Identify the problem. Just stating the problem out loud can make a big difference

for kids who are feeling stuck. Help your child state the problem, such as, "You

don't have anyone to play with at recess," or "You aren't sure if you should take the

advanced math class."

2. Develop at least five possible solutions. Brainstorm possible ways to solve the

problem. Emphasize that all the solutions don't necessarily need to be good at

ideas (at least not at this point). Help your child develop solutions if he/she is

struggling to come up with ideas. Even a silly answer or far-fetched idea is a

possible solution. The key is to help him/her see that with a little creativity, they can

find many different potential solutions.

3. Identify the pros and cons of each solution. Help your child identify potential

positive and negative consequences for each potential solution identified.

4. Pick a solution. Once your child has evaluated the possible positive and negative

outcomes, encourage her/him to pick a solution.

5. Test it out. Tell her/him to try a solution and see what happens. If it doesn't work

out, she/he can always try another solution from the list that she developed in step

two.

From: https://www.verywellfamily.com/teach-kids-problem-solving-skills-1095015

Thank you for your support

Louisa Wellings

Relieving Principal

From the Office

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 Tuesday, 10 September from 9.30am to 10.30am. Please enquire in the school

office or visit our website.

INFLUENZA B

We have had several reported cases of Influenza B in the school community. If your child is

suspected of having either of these illnesses, seek medical advice and please keep them

home during the infectious period and while they are still unwell. Please view a fact sheet

on our website for further information.

PSSA – 30 August

School Photographs

This year, school photos are on Wednesday, 18 September and Thursday,

19 September.

These photos include: classes, band, choir and strings groups, family photos, Year 6

prefects, music captains and monitor positions as well as debating teams and SRC

Semesters 1 and 2.

Sport teams and dance and sport captain photos will be in Term 4.

School photo envelopes will be sent home this week. This also includes envelopes for

family photos. Please return your envelopes to the class teacher prior to Thursday,

12 September.

Online payments – parents can order and pay online through the MSP website

(www.msp.com.au). Instructions are included on the back of the envelopes.

Credit and Debit cards from Mastercard and Visa are accepted.

All parent queries to MSP Photography on 9499 6555.

Parliament House

The school and vice captains were lucky to go to State Parliament House where we got

to meet Brad Hazzard. We also learnt about him and what they do at Parliament House.

We had a delicious morning tea where we met many student leaders from other schools.

We went to many rooms and Brad Hazard spoke about each room and what politicians

do in them. Then we asked Brad Hazzard questions and were given a folder which

included a certificate.

This was an amazing experience for all of us and we had so much fun learning about

State Parliament from Brad Hazzard and we will never forget this event.

~Polly and Blaise~

http://www.msp.com.au/

P & C

Run Forest Run – Sunday, 8 September from 7.30am

On Thursday, 26 September we will be entering some teams in the small sided FKFC Girls

Football/Soccer Gala Day.

This week we will have trials for girls in Years 3 and 4 on Thursday, 29 August at lunch on

our oval. Next week on Tuesday, 3 September girls from Years 5 and 6 will trial. Please do

not wear studded boots to the trials, running/sandshoes will be fine.

Forest Killarney Football Club Gala Day

There will now be a PSSA round on 30 August. Our soccer and netball teams will play

against Mimosa at Lionel Watts Oval. Our AFL teams will play there as well, however, we

still do not know who we will be playing.

James Ellis

PSSA Teacher

PSSA

Run Forest Run – Sunday, 8 September from 7.30am

Register here: www.runforestrun.com.au

2km race: Let’s get our 2km registrations up! For kids and accompanying parents.

WALK OR RUN AND YOU’LL HAVE FUN!

4km race: walk/run. For 8 year olds & up.

10km race: For serious runners.

Volunteer Course Marshalls – we desperately need 20 more course marshall volunteers

– please help!

RFR FAIR

Fair stall holders, apply here: Stall Application

Face Painters needed for the fair – give your time to help raise money for our school –

contact Kathryn Fletcher at kathryn@eastern-blue.com

RUN FOREST RUN – RAFFLE

Parents, please return your child’s green “sold” raffle ticket booklet and money to the

school office by this Thursday.

Prize for the student who sells the most raffle tickets – 4 free passes to Luna Park! To

be in the running, come to the school office to take extra raffle ticket booklets home (we

have 300 more booklets to sell – sell to your friends, extended family, friends and

neighbours!)

Online Raffle Ticket Purchase Link: https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=8k878

VOLUNTEERS: please volunteer the next 2 Saturdays to sell raffle tickets at Forestville

Shops, (contact Nicollette Shearer at: nshearer@yahoo.com)

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Dance News

Just a reminder that all dance group costumes need to be returned ASAP.

Please hand in either to Mrs Costa at school or Vanessa Price at after school dance.

Costumes need to be handed in in a bag with your child’s name clearly written on it.

Thank you

Vanessa Price

Zone Athletics Carnival

Clean Up Australia Day

On Friday, 6 September Forestville Public School will be participating in the Schools

Clean Up Day. This day is supported by Clean Up Australia Day and is a simple way

students can work together to take action to clean up, fix up and conserve our prized

Australian environment.

On the day students will need to bring:

a pair of sturdy gardening or rubber gloves

a bucket or ice cream container (we would like to discourage plastic bags)

Students will need to wear:

their normal sport or school uniform their hat and sunscreen

Students will be participating under the supervision of their class teachers for a short

period during the day. Please inform your student’s teacher of any allergies that your

child may have prior to their participation in the event so this can be taken into

consideration.

Regards

Jennifer Fergus

Band News

Forestville Band 2019

CHRISTMAS CAROLS NIGHT – SAVE THE DATE!

Forestville Band will be hosting Forestville Public School’s Community Christmas

Carols Night on Friday, 6 December from 6pm - 8pm. More details to follow soon.

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CONCERT BAND EXTRA REHEARSAL

An extra rehearsal has been called for the Concert Band on Friday, 6 September at

12.50pm. Please make sure all students bring their instruments this day. Thank you.

TEAM APP

We strongly suggest all band families download the TEAM APP and join up – the cost

is free and it is a great way to stay up to date with all news and communications. If you

need help downloading the app please contact Alison on fpsbands@gmail.com

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;

Primary School Festival

Friday, 6 September 6.15pm (arrival time 30-40 minutes prior) – Intermediate Band

Saturday, 7 September 2.00pm (arrival time 30-40 minutes prior) – Training Band

Sunday, 8 September 6.15pm (arrival time 30-40 minutes prior) – Concert Band

Sunday, 15 September 1.00pm NSWEE Spring Festival – Stage Band

Concert Band Performance for Year 2 Students at school – Tuesday, 17 September

2.30pm

Band Soire – Wednesday, 23 October 6.30pm – 8.30pm – All Bands

Christmas Carols – Friday, 6 December

Band Committee fpsbands@gmail.com

Band News

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Strings News

Term 3

Player of the Week: Helena M – 1HM

Hello Strings Community

The second half of the year is always our busiest! Lots of performances and learning

opportunities.

Upcoming Activities

TERM 3

Loretta Fin Workshop 6 September 7.15am at Killarney Heights High School, Senior

Strings optional activity, please advise me if you will be attending. The workshop will be

held in the BAND REHEARSAL SPACE, behind the Killarney Heights High School Hall,

where students will be available to direct kids arriving.

Run Forest Run 8 September 11.30am.

All Groups drop off instruments to the music room at 7.30-8.00am or 10.00-10.30am.

Help with set-up and tuning from 11.15am, performance around 11.30am - Beginners,

Juniors then Seniors.

Don’t forget to sign-up for the run!

Strings Recital Evening (including solo performances)

All Groups at the school hall Tuesday evening 24 September, 6pm. Those doing solos

please send your selected performance choice to Farheen by 30 August, we will organise

practices with the accompanist the week prior.

TERM 4

Strings Camp 13-14 November (nb: Beginners 14 Nov only)

Killarney Community of Schools Seniors only Wed 20 November evening

Christmas Carols All Groups (with band and choir) Friday 6 December

Bookings TBC presentation days performances, information night for 2020

Any questions please contact

Kylie Lake - Strings President

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

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Strings

Uniform Shop

NEW LOCATION OF 2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP ROOM is now beside classroom 2NZ,

located near the Darley Street gates. With school photos coming up, we will be holding a

2nd hand uniform sale on Friday 13 September 2019 from 8.15am to 9.15am - look out for

the sign!

If you have any second hand uniforms to donate, please leave them at the office.

Please note we cannot resell hats.

Anyone who needs to try on sizes: Please contact Bron on 0424 513 527 to arrange a

time.

ORDER ONLINE

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

Please note that if order online to be delivered to the school, there is no delivery fee.

Canteen

Forest Bites Canteen

Volunteer Roster Week 6 & Week 7

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

26 August

Belinda G

27 August 28 August

Amber A

29 August

Jacqueline B

Jenique P

30 August

Michelle G

(from 11.30)

Kirsten J

(from 11.30)

2 September

Dolly M

3 September 4 September 5 September

Julienne T

6 September

Shirley D

The school canteen has now been awarded the certificate and great choices badge for

meeting the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy.

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

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Forest Bites canteen is proudly sponsored by McGrath

Forestville

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Community News

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.

Piano Lessons

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