Forest HillNewsletter

Public School

“In Friendship We Learn”

A proud member of the Wagga Wagga Community of Public Schools

Thanks to the efforts of our Stage 3 students who went to Walanmarra Gundyarri Schools Cultural Day 2019

we have a lovely colourful addition to our wall in the front office.

Principal: Cameron Williams

Term 1 Week 3, 2020

Forest Hill Public School“In Friendship We Learn”

Principal: Cameron WilliamsP (02) 6922 7251F (02) 6922 7858Sturt Hwy, Forest Hill NSW 2651foresthill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.auwww.foresthill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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2020 Term 1 Week 3

Upcoming Events

Wed 12th Feb P&C AGM6.30pm

Fri 14th Feb Swim School Begins

Mon 17th Feb NRMA Bus SafetyKR & K/1B

Mon 17th Feb Assembly - 2M

Tue 18th Feb Parent InformationEvening

Tue 25th Feb REEC Excursion1M & 2M

Wed 26th Feb Swimming CarnivalYrs 3-6

Fri 28th Feb REEC Excursion3G & 4J

Mon 2nd Mar Assembly - 5/6K

Mon 2nd Mar-Fri 5th Mar Book Fair

Tue 3rd Mar School Photos

FHPS STAFF FOR 2020Principal Mr C Williams

KR Miss D RyanK/1B Miss S Brodie (Relieving Assistant Principal)1M Ms R Miller2M Miss K Mobbs (Assistant Principal)2/3T Ms M Turner3G Miss L Gooley4J Mr Z Jackson4/5S Mrs E Serafin5/6K Mrs V Koschel6A Mrs M Armstrong (Assistant Principal)

Release Mrs S Abood Mrs S Hocking

Teacher Librarian Miss B Ruschen

Learning Support Mrs M Dunn Mrs M Saddler

SLSO Mrs F Piltz Mrs C Godwin Ms R Murphy Mr D Hersee DSTA Mrs C Godwin

Administration Mrs M Caskie Miss E Lewis

Canteen Mrs J Murtagh

Grounds Assistant Mr A Archer

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Forest Hill Public School

“In Friendship We Learn”

NEWSLETTERIf you know of any family that is not receiving our weekly newsletter please tell them to go to the Office and update their email address.

VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONThe Voluntary Contribution is $30 per child. This contribution assists in the purchasing of much-needed resources for student learning.

VISITORSAny visitors to the school whether it may be to help in classrooms or just dropping lunches off to your child, must sign in and out at the office.Any students who arrive late or depart early must sign in and out at the office with a parent or carer.

EXCURSION NOTESNO late notes or payments will be accepted. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, or online. Notes can be handed in at the office, via email or phone. NO exception.

SKOOLBAG APPDon’t forget to keep up to date with all the upcoming events and newsletters on the Forest Hill app.

AWARDS 2020To receive an Honour Award a student needs to obtain 3 Assembly awards during 2020.The Citizenship Award has now been replaced with new awards that reflect our school values: Respect, Responsibility, Safety and Personal Best.The Honour Award will have a new look.

BOOK CLUB ORDERSAll orders and money are due in this Friday 14th February.

CANTEENThe canteen gratefully acknowledges the continued generosity of Woolworths Kooringal in 2020 who provide us on a weekly basis with donations of fresh fruit and vegetables. As always these items are used to cook and make fresh food items for students and staff. Our new “Todays Bake” side “O” stand is proving popular with fresh blueberry/strawberry muffins and banana bread being prepared daily using these donated ingredients. “Today’s Bake” itemsare $1.50 each.NB: Chocolate mousse is now 80c each. Could you please amend your current menu.

Monday SpecialPancakes (Recess)Monday Fun Box (please see menu)

Good Manners AwardPippa M

Canteen RosterMonday 17/2 Kylie EckertWednesday 19/2 Jenny MurtaghThursday 20/2 Jenny MurtaghFriday 21/2 Jayde Apps

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P&CP&C would like to welcome eveyone back for 2020 and a warm welcome to our new students, staff and families.Reminder: The AGM is on tonight Wednesday 12th February at 6.30pm in the staff room. All welcome to attend. Please remember our P&C raises much needed funds for resources, equipment and events and relies on volunteers to make this possible.

SCHOOL BANKINGIf you would like your child to commence banking please see Office staff.Hume Bank is collected every Tuesday.Commonwealth Bank is every Friday.Please ensure that bank book or banking is dropped to the Front Office either before or first thing on Banking Day as the bank collects early in the day.

URANQUINTY NETBALL CLUBUranquinty Netball Club will be holding their registration days at the Rules Club in the Boardroom Friday 21st February 5pm till 8pm and Saturday 22nd February 10.30am till 2pm. We are a family based club and we welcome players of all abilities. Cost for the 2020 winter season: Seniors 18yr+ $190, Juniors 11-17yrs $170, Net Set Go 10yr and under $160, Officials and non players $55. Active Kids Voucher can be used for your netball registration in 2020. Further enquiries Laraine Hill 0413362668.

WAGGA MAGPIES FOOTBALL CLUB

The Wagga Magpies JRLFC is looking for boys and girls to join the club for the 2020 league and league tag season. League teams range from U6’s to U15’s and league tag teams start at U8’s through to U16’s.Registration is $130 and includes playing shorts and socks as well as a training jersey. We are an Active Kids registered club. To register with the Magpies in 2020 visit www.playrugbyleague.com/play. Alternatively contact club Registrar Kerryn Fuller on 0427 893 315.

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IT’S ON AGAIN! WAGGA’S MONSTER GARAGE SALESaturday 29 February 2020 8am to 3pm. 156 TARCUTTA ST WAGGA. Thousands of good quality recycled items all at bargain prices. Books, Furniture, Antiques, Clothes, Toys. DIY. Also enjoy BBQ, Coffee shop, Cakes, Plants, live music AND SO MUCH MORE. Come and enjoy our annual combined fundraiser & find something special for everyone.Checkout facebook.com/waggasmonstergaragesale for more information or phone 0409607657