Forbes North Public School Newsletter February 26th, 2019 Week 5, Term 1

Phone: 6852 2187 Fax: 6852 1452 Email: forbesnth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: http://www.forbesnth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Parliament Induction

From the Principal….. What a fabulous day we had for our Swimming Carnival last Friday. The weather was perfect and our students were in fine form and strong voice for this exciting event. As a school that prides itself on maximising the opportunities for all students to participate, the sheer enjoyment of the children taking part in events ranging from non-swimmers’ novelties to the gruelling individual medley was testament to the success of the day.

Our Parliament Induction assembly, held yesterday, was once again a highlight of our school calendar. 10 Ministers and 9 Shadow Ministers – including our School Captains and Parliamentary Speaker – took their ‘oath of office’ signing their Code of Conduct and witnessed by their parents, carers and family members, along with the entire staff and student body.

Our “Connect Meets” continue this week with KW and 1O holding their meets today, while 4/5F, 5/6P and 5/6Y will hold theirs on Thursday. We have had an overwhelming response to these meets. It is wonderful to have so many parents/carers engaged in their child’s learning.

Have a great week! Steve McAlister Principal

‘Connect Meets’ Parent Feedback

Tabitha & Matilda Blake with Mrs Kennedy 3/4K - Tabitha said ‘that the meetings are like a little window into the class opening communication lines between parent and teacher’.

Annemarie Goodger, Greg Smith and Jedd Smith- Annemarie said ‘we appreciate the opportunity to meet with the class teacher early in the year with Jedd being involved’.

Rebecca Ball & Charlie Newton with Mrs Janetski 3J– Rebecca said ‘ these meetings are a great idea to meet the teacherand discuss what your childs strengths are at school’

Paul Farrelly, Cami-Lea Beaumont and Pippa Farrelly – ‘We liked our meeting because it highlights areas we can improve on and helps us meet Pippa’s learning goals’.

Tracey and Lola Hughes with Mrs Osborne 1O - Tracey said ‘I really like hearing about how Mrs Osborne is individualising Lola’s learning’.

Swimming Carnival

Last Friday we had our annual swimming carnival and what a day it was! We had so many students try their best and swim their best times. The atmosphere at the pool on the day was incredible with students not only cheering on their house and team mates but all students in all events. The sportsmanship displayed on the day made all staff proud to work with these students. 25 students will now travel to Condobolin on Friday to participate in the Lachlan PSSA swimming carnival. A special mention to Annaliese Green who has broken a Forbes North swimming record for the 12/13 years girls butterfly, the previous record was set in 2012 at a time of 53.69. Annaliese broke the record with a new time of 53.06. Well done!!!

Thank you to Ruby and Freya Dumbrell for the donation of chaff for the chooks and to the Walker family who donated 2 bales of lucerne hay as well. The girls really appreciate it!!

GARDEN NEWS

This year every class in the school have been allocated an area of the school garden to maintain and water. Each class will ready their garden beds, clear weeds, plant with seasonal produce and flowers. They will maintain and harvest their garden for the school kitchen.

The P&C have donated $500 for the garden project! This is such good timing as all garden beds need topping up with soil as over the years soil levels have dropped because of heavy use! The school garden will continue to be a place for science discovery and learning.

Kitchen News

This week, the seniors have been putting together their own wraps using various ingredients. To top off their afternoon snack, each student has enjoyed a wedge of school-grown pear. YUM!

PBL FOCUS – We make good choices.

At Forbes North Public School:

• We respect each other’s decisions. • We keep our hands and feet to ourselves. • We follow classroom and playground rules. • We display good sportsmanship. • We ensure that the games we are playing do not include wrestling, boxing or fighting. They

can go too far and become hurtful. • We take responsibility for our own actions! • We use alternate ways to deal with the situation if we are angry.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Class lessons this week will focus on students making good choices that show they are being safe, respectful and responsible learners.

What will the next celebration be? Tallies

Water Play 1000

Art 822

Zooper Dooper 499

Free Time 227

PBL CELEBRATION - WATER PLAY

The water play celebration has reached its goal of 1000 Dinawans. Water play will be celebrated this Friday afternoon (1st March) after lunch. Students will get changed and then have fun playing games and running around whilst the sprinklers are on. Junior school students will be in the junior play area and senior school students will play on the ovals. Water play will be sport this week. Students are reminded to bring swimmers, sunscreen and towels on Friday. There is no cost for this celebration.

School Bulb Drive Please help our school and the P&C raise money for our garden program by selling as many bulbs as you can to family, friends & neighbours. Order forms will be sent home to each family later this week. Please return orders with money to the school by Friday 22nd March 2019. Bulbs will be available and sent home with students on Monday 8th April 2019

– ready for School Holiday planting. Your efforts are appreciated, thank you, Mrs Nixon and the P&C

P & C EASTER School Fete Update

Our Easter School Fete is on Friday April 5th. We are excited about the stalls and activities already being organised and are happy to announce we will be having a singing talent quest for the children, vintage family games, jumping castle and sumo suits. The favourites will be there - a fabulous BBQ, the mega cake-plant-white elephant stall, fairy floss, donuts, snow cones plus much more. Start practicing your egg and spoon racing skills now!

If you would like to help please let us know - an hour of your time would be greatly appreciated.

Maree Yapp

President Forbes North P & C

FORBES NORTH PS ‐ Term 1 2019 Term 1

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SAT SUN

5

25 February

Parliament Induction

26 February 27 February 28 February 1 March Lachlan PSSA

SWIMMING CARNIVAL ‐ Condobolin Clean Up

Australia Day JNR Cricket clinic

2/3

MAR

6

4 March

5 March

District Soccer Trials AFL Cinic

6 March 7 March

NetWaste visit

8 March K‐6 combined

sport Class of the Week

3J

9/10

M

AR

7

11 March

Netball Gala Day

12 March 13 March 14 March

Western Area Swimming

NetWaste visit

15 March K‐6 combined

sport Class of the Week

3/4K

16/1

7 M

AR

8

18 March

Dads in School Day

19 March Lachlan Soccer

Trials

20 March 21 March

Vision Screening

22 March K‐6 combined

sport Class of the Week

4J 23

/24

MAR

Forbes North will be participating in School Clean Up Day this Friday 1st March.

Rotary Ipomoea Market

Saturday March 9th Lion’s Park

8am -12.30pm Ph: 68514930 to book a stall