Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 1

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

It is my great privilege and honour to be Principal of Forbes High School (FHS). It is also a tremendous responsibility to lead a school and challenge the status quo in order to continue a journey of improvement for all members of our community but especially for our children and students. I am looking forward to working alongside students, staff and parents to learn together and achieve our shared goals.

Most recently, I was the Principal at Cobar High School and am very excited to utilise this experience to ensure a leadership transition is as smooth as possible. I take this opportunity to thank sincerely, Mr Jason Nottingham for Relieving as Principal in the last three terms and acknowledge Mr Charles Dwyer for his long-time contribution during his tenure at this school. Under their leadership I have inherited a school that I am very proud to be associated with.

I would also like to acknowledge Ms Toni Edwards, Ms Isabel Cassilles and Ms Pamela McConnell for their role in relieving as Deputy Principal, Head Teacher Science and Head Teacher Secondary Studies for one and five terms respectively. The leadership capacity within our school amongst our executive and classroom teachers is very strong and contributes to the excellent tone of our school. Most recently, I have enjoyed attending our P&C meeting, The Lions Club meeting and engaged in many conversations with staff and students alike to understand important issues as related to our wider community. I have invited our new Director Educational Leadership Mr David Lloyd to our school a couple of times to introduce him to both staff and students as we work together to take our students to the next level.

So, what are my initial impressions of Forbes High School?

Since the beginning of Term 2, I am greeted by enthusiastic, friendly, respectful and dignified students who are proud of their school and community. As a Principal, I enjoy working with young people who are tomorrow’s leaders. Our student’s show leadership in the way they address staff and peers, wear uniform, follow staff directions and come to school prepared for learning.

The staff at FHS are passionate, hard-working and committed to serving our students best. The dialogue between staff and students demonstrates an earnestness to share ideas to ensure FHS is at the forefront of education. Professional learning is valued and staff accept the challenge to embrace opportunities for innovation that breeds success for our students.

Finally, I acknowledge the parent’s and carer’s in our community who have been contacted by me in the last few weeks or have taken the initiative to meet with me recently. I value the team spirit and support you extend our school and work together to advance student outcomes for our children.

As Principal at FHS I look forward to setting our students up to complete their secondary education for the purpose to prepare their transition from school and into work and further study after Year 12. I often say, if you follow school expectations you set yourself up for opportunity, choice and ultimately success.

Forbes High School Newsletter

18 Wyndham Avenue, Forbes NSW 2871 T (02) 68522666 F (02) 68511071 E forbes-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 - Week 3 Friday, May 18, 2018

Page 2

*Youth Week

Page 3

* New Principal

*2018 Executive

Page 4 * ANZAC Day

* Tom’s tour

Page 5

* Science

* PBL

Page 6

* Profiles

Page 7

*Sport

Page 8

*Art

Page 9 *Premiers Sporting

Challenge

Page 10

*Reminders

P&C News

Page 11

*Math

Page 12

*Tertiary Day

*WR Boys group

Page 13 *Wellness Hub

Page 14

*Athletics Carnival

program

Page 15

*What’s On

*Assessment calendar

Page 16

* Community News

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 2

STUDENTS RECOGNISED AT YOUTH AWARDS Congratulations to the following students for being recognised and rewarded at the annual Forbes Youth Week Awards held in the holidays. Kaidyn Haynes and Elise Dukes were presented with Youth Citizenship Awards. Kaidyn is a leader in Forbes High School’s White Ribbon boys group – raising awareness of family and domestic violence - and is working towards being a White Ribbon ambassador. Elise Dukes has been a major part of the Youth Action Team, helping organise and run a lot of events and activities for local young people including during Youth Week. Recipient Paige Stonham was recognised for her volunteer work with Meals and Wheels and the Forbes High Breakfast Club, as well as her commitment to the Youth Wellness Committee. Honours in the Brighter Future Award were shared this year, between William Stamp and Baedon Isbester. Well done everyone. We are so proud of you all!

FHS - News

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 3

WELCOME MS BRISTINA

Forbes High School would like to welcome Ms Bristina to our school. Ms Bristina commenced her teaching career as a mathematics teacher at Campbelltown Performing Art High School in the mid 90’s and has continued with the Department of Education working in metropolitan, rural and remote schools including Kogarah High School, Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus, Balmain Campus and Blackwattle Bay Campus, Eagle Vale High School, Queanbeyan High School, Murrumburrah High School and Cobar High School. Ms Bristina has held positions as a Mathematics Teacher, Head Teacher, Highly Accomplished Teacher and acted as Deputy Principal and Principal on three and four different school sites respectively. Ms Bristina is delighted to be leading Forbes High School and teaching in the classroom again. Ms Bristina stated “the staff and students at Forbes High School and in our local community are impressive and great ambassadors for public education”. The Parent/ Carer Information Night is a great opportunity to come along and meet Ms Bristina and the staff at Forbes High School.

FORBES HIGH SCHOOL EXECUTIVE FOR 2018

Back L-R- Mr Russell Player (Head Teacher Mathematics), Mr

Jason Nottingham (Deputy Principal), Mr Daniel West (Deputy Principal), Mr Tim West (Head Teacher Support Unit), Mrs Debra Slack- Smith (Instructional Leader) & Mr David Lickess (Head

Teacher Technical Applied Science). Front L-R- Ms Toni Edwards (Head Teacher Science), Mr Justin Hoy (Head Teacher PDHPE/CAPA), Ms Safija Bristina (Principal), Mrs Anita Morrison

(School Administration Manager) & Mr Jason McKee (English, History, HSIE & LOTE)

To keep up to date with all the news and activities happening at Forbes High School, like us on Facebook.

FHS - News

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 4

STAFF AND STUDENTS WALK TOGETHER WITH THE COMMUNITY TO COMMEMORATE ANZAC DAY The Forbes annual ANZAC Day commemoration service and march took place during the school holidays. We had a lovely turnout of students and staff come along on the day to honor and remember the sacrifice our soldiers made for our country. Captain’s Chelsea Turner and Mitchell Ashcroft, along with Vice Captain’s Claire Maslin and Konner Ryan did a beautiful job leading the school on the day.

TOM SETS OFF TO TOUR ITALY IN 2019! During Term 1, I attended Lake Burrendong for the Central West Band Camp. After a week of working and practising each day, we played at a final concert, where awards were presented out at the end. I was nominated to apply for the State Wind Band, but was unsuccessful in making it though. I was also invited to tour with the West of the Divide tour group in January 2019. This is a fantastic opportunity for me personally, with the tour travelling to Italy and performing at places such as the Vatican and the Colosseum. Most recently I have been accepted to participate in the State Senior Music Camp to be held in July at the Sydney Academy of Sport at Narrabeen, which I am very excited to be a part of.

- Tom Boyd

FHS - News

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 5

PUTTING SOME COLOUR IN THEIR SCIENCE DAY

Year 7 Science students had a great class on the last day of term with Miss Hall investigating the concept of diffusion using skittles.

YEAR 8 SCIENCE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM PLUCK EXPERIMENT

At the end of term all of Yr. 8 participated and observed the pluck of a sheep, identifying parts and answering questions. Supported by Ms. Edwards some very inquisitive students had the opportunity of inflating lungs!

DONUT DAY A SUCCESS Students were acknowledged for their amazing start to the year and positive attitudes on the last day of Term 1 with a Donut Day provided by the PBL team.

PBL WEEKLY AWARDS- TERM 2 WEEK 1 & 2

Congratulations to the following students Mark Cobb, Oscar Browne, Deacon Weaver, Luke Turner, Tahlia Dellow, Alex Myall, Chelsea Burton, Kirby Maslin, Daniel Radburn and Lily Walsh on receiving recognition during the last two weeks for consistently displaying our school values of being Responsible, Respectful, Honest and Doing your Best during week 1 & 2 this term. Well done everyone!

FHS - News

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 6

STUDENT PROFILE Name: Tyler Beaumont Year: 8 Do you have any nicknames? Ty Do you have any brothers or sisters? 1 brother & 4 sisters Hobbies or interests: Gaming Favourite food: Chicken Curry What do you want to do when you leave school? Go in the Army Best book or movie: Snatch Favourite subject: Music What are three things you can’t do without? Internet, food and a phone.

STAFF PROFILE

Name: Heidi Stewart Position at FHS: PDHPE teacher Where did you go to High School? Forbes

High School How many years working at FHS? 1 Do you have any hobbies or interests? Horse riding Best book or movie: 8 seconds What is your favourite food? Crumbed

cutlets and baked vegetables Best holiday destination? Hawaii What are three things you can’t do without? Happiness, sleep and food

FORBES HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE The school website is constantly being updated with new photos, calendar dates and information.

Visit www.forbes-h.schools.nsw.edu.au to find photos and information about our wonderful school.

FHS - News

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 7

TOM KEMP SHIELD- U16’S MAKE IT TO ROUND 2

Forbes High School students competed in the first round of the Tom Kemp competition against The Henry Lawson High School. Winning 46-nil the team then progressed onto round two. The Forbes High School Tom Kemp Rugby League team then travelled to West Wyalong to contest the 2nd Round of the CHS knockout. The day was overcast and not conducive to fast free flowing rugby league. At half time the score was 18-4 to West Wyalong High School with Forbes High unable to capitalise on several try scoring opportunities. The second half was a tight tussle with again Forbes High School missing vital chances to close the gap. The score remained the same in the second half with neither team able to add to the half time score. Best players for Forbes were Coby Ryan (Captain), Cody Whitby and Ben Molloy.

- Mr West

COMBINED HIGH SCHOOL TOUCH FOOTBALL COMPETITION On Friday 4th May, 17 students travelled to Mudgee with Mr Bainbridge and Miss Stewart to compete in the Combined High School Touch Football competition. The girl’s team played their first round competing against Kandos High School. It was an extremely close game, ending in a tie. This resulted in a drop off. With only 3 players left on each side, Kandos scored a goal and won the game. Result 3-4 Kandos way. This unfortunately eliminated the girls and they played in an eliminated game where the score was a tie. The boys played their first round against Kandos High also, with Forbes coming out the winners by several goals.

The second game the boys played Mudgee High. This was an extremely tough game, and unfortunately Mudgee proved to be too good for Forbes coming out the winners.

- Miss Stewart

WELCOME MRS LARKINGS Forbes High School would like to welcome Mrs Larking’s to the mathematics faculty and our school!

FHS - News

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 8

ART FOR OTHERS- NSW OPERATION ART The current Yr. 8 Art classes have been making artworks of their own subject matter choice, for the NSW Operation Art initiative. Our new Principal, Ms Bristina chose the four students works to represent the school at the Homebush Bay selection centre. The lucky students were Elyas Merritt, Billy-Jo Crisp, Cooper Young and Trent Tyne. These works will now be exhibited with the other 800 or so submitted works from all over the state, to help raise money for children's hospital wards. An audience of over 10,000 will view this exhibition. A selection will be shown at the Art Gallery of NSW and then will tour to Regional Galleries. A final selection will be chosen to hang within the hospitals to cheer up young patients. A lucky few will be chosen to represent Australia internationally in the Australian Embassy's. Ms Bristina, commented on the quality of all the works presented and saying “it was a very hard to choose just four”. I would like to wish the students the best of luck with their entries.

- Mrs Hill

YEAR 9 & 10 GETTING VISUAL WITH ART! We are making life size plastic people in Visual Arts this term. A major part of why we are doing this is that we are learning how to collaborate in group work, and create a sculptural piece that will communicate meaning to our audience. As we are also looking at artists who relate to the environment in our theory work, it made sense that we should address the issue of plastic waste in our school, community and world. Many plastics are not recyclable and this must change. Most plastics take around 500 years to become natural again and in the meantime they damage our wildlife, waterways and aquatic creatures. They also break down into smaller and smaller particles called micro plastics and enter the bloodstream of the creatures we eat. Many of these chemicals then cause cancer. We hope to educate our audience and encourage recycling. If people can try to use the same plastic multiple times rather than just once. Take carry bags for shopping, try not to buy cling wrapped foam tray food and use the mushroom paper bags for your vegies. Maybe the shops will then get the hint too. Saving beautiful Forbes is worth the hassle! -Mrs Hill

FHS - News

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 9

WESTERN OPEN NETBALL On Thursday the 29th of March the open girl’s netball team travelled to Orange to compete in the Western Opens Netball carnival. The girl’s team consisted of Claire Maslin, Mikaylah Dukes, Sophie Cowan, Libby Mylecharane, Janssen Mores, Jess Alcorn and Shanika Harpur. The girls played three games in their pool and were successful in winning two games and just went down in the last game. This sent them into second position in their pool which put them in the finals. The girls put up a good game and only just lost the finals game. A good day was had by all players. The girls would like to thank Mathilda Langham for umpiring on the day and Mrs Price and Mrs Maslin for taking their time to help the girls travel to Orange to compete.

- Claire Maslin Netball Captain

U14’S GET TO THIRD ROUND OF BUCKELY SHIELD Forbes High School Rugby League team have been travelling around the region competing in the Buckley Shield. Getting through rounds one and two successfully the team travelled to Cowra High School to contest the 3rd Round of the Combined High School knockout. The game was played in great spirits by both teams. By half time Cowra were leading 18-12. Both teams had scored three tries but Forbes was unable to convert. The final score was 40-16 with Cowra only getting the upper hand late in the match.

Harry Scott scored three tries, with Matty Duke able to score once as well. Best players for the day were Harry Scott, Ryan Girot, Angus Turner and Blake Bray. The team was a pleasure to take away and a big thank you to Mr Little for coaching the team this year.

- Mr West

PREMIERS SPORTING CHALLENGE Students and staff at Forbes High School will again be participating in the Premiers Sporting Challenge again this year. All NSW Public Schools have been invited to participate in the 10 week physical activity challenge period, which aims to have more students, more active, more often. Physical activity isn’t just about being fit; it’s about building resilience, improving concentration and supporting overall health and wellbeing. If you would like to find out more about the Premiers Sporting Challenge you can visit the website https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/sport/psc or you can contact Mr Bainbridge at school on 68522666.

FHS - News

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 10

OFFICE REMINDERS FHS P&C EASTER RAFFLE WINNERS

Booksellers:

Carissa Garlick Nick Gilchrist

Prize Winners:

Ben Adams Joe Symonds Daniel West

Emma Brown Andrew Little

Hannah Stewart Colleen McConnell

Larry & Rhonda Spencer Nick Gilchrist

Thank you to everyone who supported the raffle

through donations or ticket sales.

P&C NEWS The Forbes High School P&C held its Annual General Meeting last term with the following positions being filled: President: Raewyn Molloy Vice President: Debbie Lockwood-Hodges Vice president: Lanelle Dukes-Rankmore Secretary: Rona Ashcroft Treasurer: Anita Morrison As a past student of Forbes High School, I feel honoured to be able to give back to a school that supported my education throughout the years I attended Forbes High School. The P&C plays an important role in connecting the school and parents and provides a way for parents to be active participants in their child’s learning. I would like to encourage families to become members and invite families to provide any feedback to the P&C by emailing suggestions, ideas or improvements that they would like to see the P&C support in the next coming year. The email address is: forbeshighpc@gmail.com .

Meeting dates are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Forbes Services Memorial Club, commencing at 6pm. Upcoming dates for P&C meetings for 2018 are: Tuesday 12 June Tuesday 14 August Tuesday 11 September Tuesday 13 November Tuesday 11 December- Christmas party Raewyn Molloy (P&C President)

Thank you Forbes High School would like to acknowledge the ongoing support of our student programs from Woolworths Supermarket and Evolution Mining Cowal. Without these partners many programs at Forbes High would not be able to run.

School Contributions Due Date - Reminder

Forbes High School contributions have been

sent out during Term 1. Just a reminder, that

the school fees are due by the end of Term 2,

30th June 2018.

We have a variety of payment options

including;

- log on to Forbes High School website at

www.forbes-h.schools.nsw.edu.au, click on

‘make a payment’

- in person to school office by cheque, cash or

eftpos.

We thank parents for their support regarding payment of school contributions. Contributions are kept to a minimum but are vital to your child’s education.

FHS - News

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 11

TEACHERS SUPPORTING TEACHERS IN ASSESSING ASSESSMENT WORKSHOPS

During Term 1, my role as mEsh Stage 6 Mathematics Virtual Network Coordinator was a busy one. I organised five face-to-face professional learning workshops around the Wagga Wagga Directorate for teachers of Stage 6 Mathematics. I recruited Stuart Palmer (over 20 years’ experience teaching Mathematics) to assist me in presenting these workshops. We visited places such as Narrandera, Parkes, Dubbo, Goulburn and Bateman's Bay. Over these 5 days, we had a total of 117 teachers from both government and non-government schools attend. This was a first! During the workshops, our learning intention was to increase teacher knowledge, skills and understanding of assessment in terms of planning, programming, writing and marking, sharing resources and creating networks. We focused mainly on the new Stage 6 Mathematics Syllabuses and touched on Stages 4 & 5 Mathematics too. We encouraged teachers to present too with samples of assessment tasks they have conducted at their own schools. The feedback we received was very positive as many of these teachers work in rural and remote schools which mean they very rarely have the opportunity to interact face-to-face. It was great seeing so many teachers come together and create networks which, I hope will continue into the future. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Stuart and my experience in presenting has improved, which will benefit my role at Forbes High School, supporting students and other staff. It’s great that I am able to bring back all the learning I have gained to share with staff at our school. Overall, I loved meeting all the wonderful teachers and hearing about all the great work they do.

- Mrs Bottaro-Porter

WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN Our mathematics faculty have enjoyed the resources from Woolworths Earn & Learn program in 2017. Thanks you to everyone that supported our school. Look out for the program in 2018!

FHS - News

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 12

FHS - News

TERTIARY DAY AT FORBES HIGH SCHOOL

Forbes High School hosted the 2018 Tertiary Day. There were 38 stations for students to visit, where they were able to find out information from Universities, TAFE NSW, recruiting, colleges and UAC. Students left with a lot of information to help their future pathways into the careers they desire. The following schools were in attendance on the day; Forbes High School, Red Bend Catholic College, Parkes High School, Parkes Christian School, Tullamore Central School, Trundle Central School, Ungarie Sentral School, Condobolin High School and The Henry Lawson High School.

- Georgie Price ( Careers Advisor)

WHITE RIBBON BOYS STEP UP!

As part of the student’s commitment to supporting White Ribbon, members of the White Ribbon boys group participated in two days of White Ribbon Boy Domestic Family Violence and Peer Skills training workshops under the guidance and support of the schools Youth Worker Ms. Trudi Weyman and Aboriginal Education Officer Barry Merritt last term. The training helped students learn and experience respectful relationships, gender equality and how to challenge attitudes which support violence. The aim is to create real generational change to stop violence against women and children in Australia.

FORBES HIGH SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PARTNERS WELLNESS HUB QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Our dreams can come true- if we have the courage to pursue them."

- Walt Disney

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 13

FHS - News

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 14

FHS - News

Forbes High School

Athletics Carnival – 1/06/2018

Duncan Sharpe Sports Fields Start – 9:10 Finish – 3:10

ROLL MARK WILL BE AS NORMAL IN MUSTER GROUPS IN THE HALL

9.10-9.30 400m for all age groups

Unit One 9.30-10.00 am

1. 12 & 13 years Boys 100m

2. 14 years Boys Discus

3. 15 years Boys High Jump

4. 16 years Boys Free

5. 12 & 13 years Girls 200m

6. 14 years Girls Javelin

7. 15 years Girls Long Jump

8. 16 years Girls Tug-of-war

9. 17+ years Girls and Boys Shot Put

Unit Two 10.05-10.30 am

Unit Three 10.35-11.00 am

Unit Four 11.05-11.30 am

Unit Five 11.35-12.00 pm

Unit Six 12.05-12.30 pm

Unit Seven 12.35-1.00 pm

LUNCH 1.00-1.25 pm (may vary)

Unit Eight 1.30-1.55 pm

Unit Nine 2.00-2.25 pm

RELAYS 2.30-3.00 pm All families are welcome to attend on the day to cheer on their child!

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 15

FHS - News

WHAT’S ON @ FORBES HIGH SCHOOL

ASSESSMENT CALENDAR- Students must seek confirmation of specific days and times assessments are due in each

week from their teacher in relation to individual assessment tasks. This is only a general reminder for students and families.

YEAR GROUP

WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7

YEAR 7 Music –Rotation 1 Science S1 Test History Final Exam Numeracy Maths

English Task 2 LOTE Speaking Task

Tech - Rotation 1 -Prac Vis Arts

YEAR 8 Music –Rotation 1 Science

Vis Arts (Rotation 1) Geog- Topic test PDHPE

English Task 2 LOTE Speaking Task Maths

Tech - Rotation 1 -Prac Vis Arts (Rotation 1)

YEAR 9 LoTE

Ag Tech Maths

Science S1 Test History Final Exam English – Task 2

Food Tech- Theory Ind Tech (T/M/MM) Vis Arts

YEAR 10 LoTE

PDHPE Agriculture

English Drama PaSS Science -exam

Maths Food Tech-Theory Vis Arts

YEAR 11 Business Studies Modern History

Biology Work Studies

English Studies

YEAR 12 Mathematics General 1 Visual Arts

Advanced English Standard English Hospitality Modern History

Business Studies Community and Family Studies Mathematics Extension 1 Modern History Primary Industries

Biology Design and Technology Geography Senior Science

Term 2 - Week 3 “Education for a Better Quality of Life” Page 16

FHS - News

COMMUNITY NEWS

See local group Forbes Town Band perform

alongside the Symphonic Wind Orchestra,

featuring local Central West musicians! This

concert is General Admission. Doors will open

30 minutes prior to the start of the event. Please

bring your ticket to display at the door and gain

entry to the venue.

Where: Forbes Town Hall

Date: Friday 1 June 2018

Time: 7pm

Cost: $20 (Children welcome. Children two years

of age or older must have a ticket - even if the

accompanying adult intends to sit the child on

his/her knees). Tickets available HERE or call

Forbes Shire Council on 68502300.

Concert programs are available for a gold coin

donation.

FORBES FARMERS MARKET

The Forbes Farmers Markets are on again. The

markets aim to promote healthy eating, local

produce & a great social, community

environment. Always a great day!

Location: Victoria Park

Saturday 26 May 2018

Time: 8am-12pm