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Forbes North Public School Newsletter December 11th, 2018 Week 9, Term 4

Phone: 6852 2187 Fax: 6852 1452 Email: forbesnth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: http://www.forbesnth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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How wonderful it was to see so many friends and family at our Annual Presentation evening at Forbes High School last night. I must say that the roll up of so many supporters caught us by surprise. We had set out 370 seats for our audience (not including students) and still had to do a last minute scramble to accommodate everyone!!!

Thank you to all who attended to support our students last night, and congratulations to all award recipients and to all students who conducted themselves so beautifully.

A huge thank you also to all staff involved in the organisation of this special event, in particular our office staff – Annemarie Goodger, Fay Green and Nicole Constable – for insuring it all ran smoothly, and to our Parliamentary Ministers and Captains for running such a tight show.

Have a great week! Steve McAlister Principal

Thanks to the P & C

As the end of the school year rapidly approaches I would like to acknowledge the support and advice provided by the Forbes North Public School P&C Association over the past 12 months. The outgoing Executive – President Natalie Walker, Vice President Debbie Lockwood, Treasurer Tricia Greenhill, Secretary Sinty Duffy and Office Bearers Louise Allen and Marlene Cuskelly – have worked tirelessly, often sacrificing family time and other commitments, to insure that the community has a voice in driving the school forward and that the best interests of the students are always at the core of any decision making.

While the school and the P&C were not always in agreement, I can confidently state that Forbes North Public School is better for having the input of such passionate parents. I look forward to working with the new P&C

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YEAR 6 FAREWELL

It was a lovely goodbye to our Year 6 class of 2018 last Friday night. The students arrived looking fabulous and ready for a night of celebration. They were presented with their graduation books and certificates followed by some wonderful speeches from our captains, Ayden Flick and Ruby Markwort, who shared some treasured memories from their time at Forbes North Public School. After dinner, the students enjoyed a slideshow, a dance and some cake. It was a brilliant farewell to our very special Year 6 class. Miss Prior

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FNPS P & C Christmas Raffle Results

A huge thank you to all who donated to or purchased tickets in the Christmas Raffle. An amazing amount of $1,192.50 was raised! A special mention must be made of Nat Walker for coordinating the wonderful range of prizes.

The lucky winners are listed below:

1ST PRIZE- 950mm X 1150mm Barrel table – Lucas Brakenridge

2nd PRIZE- TV – Deb Lockwood

3rd PRIZE- Galaxy tablet – Matilda Brakenridge

4th PRIZE- Family Zoo pass Western Plains Zoo – Sue-anne Nixon

5th PRIZE- Photography session Essjay photography – Faith Cowan

6th PRIZE- Questacon Family pass – Zayla Facey

7th PRIZE- Pamper pack – Audrey Mason

8th PRIZE- Christmas hamper- Hayley Hurford

9th PRIZE- Car pack- Karen Knight

We would like to extend a huge thank you to Lucy Pearce for being our photographer on Presentation Night

5/6P decorating some yummy Christmas themed cupcakes and biscuits during their kitchen lesson

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Link-Up 2018 Wrap-Up The 2018 Forbes North Link-Up to School transition program has just flown by once again! The children have enjoyed making new friends both at Link-Up and with the big kids already at school. They have been welcomed to such places as the library, garden, sick bay, kitchen, front office and Principal’s office, just to name a few.

The Kindergarten teachers have spent time getting to know the Link-Up children in their Link-Up space and then the children have visited the teachers in the

Kindergarten rooms to explore the classrooms they will be attending in 2019.

The Link-Up group have also participated in such programs as Healthy Harold, Fun Friends, Food Revolution, Healthy Ears Program and learnt more about their local Wiradjuri Culture.

As the Link-Up teacher for the past 16 years it is with great sadness that I will be leaving the Link-Up program this year. I have thoroughly treasured working at this fabulous school which provides such a respectful, safe, enriching and supportive environment for all students.

However the Link-Up Program will re-commence in Feb 2019 bigger and better than ever so don’t forget to enrol your child/ren who will be eligible to start school in 2020.

FORBES NORTH PS - Term 4 2018 Term 4

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10th December Pyjama Day

Presentation Night 5:30pm

11th December 12th December Christmas Concert

13th December SENIOR Class Party’s

14th December

Junior Class Party’s

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17TH December 18th December 19th December Last day for students

20Th December 21st December

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Class Student of the Week Merit Awards PBL Award

KK Lylaque Bale Lincoln Cook Matilda McClenahan Flyn Collits

KW Avaleigh Duffill Rubi Merritt Nate Markwort Hayden Dunn

1/2A Jakaya Wright Jedd Smith Jonty Rattenbury Jordy Shaw

1/2C Henry Burton Destiny Pout Wade Barter Halle OBrien Flannery

1/2O Charlie Bridge Katie Thomas Lucy Wright Charlie Newton

3/4D Timmy Duke Wyatt Harvey Malarnie Hodge Seumas Ryan

3/4K Belle Hartwig George Finn Josiah Klingner Indianna Graham

3/4M Carelle Sayers Hunter Markwort Nash Pout Ella Gilchrist

4/5F Tyler Hodge Marnie Blake Jesse Byrne Maddie Tomkinson

5/6H Matty Merritt Ashton McLaughlin Logan Mailes Ashton Johnson

5/6P Mackenzee Campbell Callum Ravell Grace Godden Oliver Walker

5/6M Hayden Girdlestone Jayden Knight Gabriella Pearson Kitana Green

Library Imogen Collits

I follow the game rules and display good sportsmanship

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PBL FOCUS - I follow the game rules and display good sportsmanship.

These are the ways we show good sportsmanship at school.

• Agreeing on the rules of the game, before the game is played • Following the rules fairly • Not getting upset when you are out • Making sure that teams are picked fairly • Taking turns • Including and encouraging everyone • Speaking politely to others • Working out ways to sort out disagreements • Report problems to the duty teacher • Following adult directions when given

Intensive Swimming

See over for details about our Christmas Concert and Class Parties

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Please join staff and students to help celebrate the

amazing year we have had! Each class will be performing

a Christmas class item

When – Wednesday 12th December, 2018

Where – The Forbes North School Hall

Junior School- 12:40pm – 1:20pm

Senior School- 2:00pm – 2:45pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

Parents and Carers are invited to bring their lunch to have with the

students under the senior COLA at 1:20

Please note that student lunches can be ordered as normal

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JUNIOR SCHOOL

FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER

WATER PARK FUN

SHARED LUNCH WITH ALL JUNIOR SCHOOL

COST $6 FOR LUNCH

BRING: SUNSCREEN, HAT, SWIMMERS, TOWEL, WATER BOTTLE

DETAILED LETTER WILL BE SENT HOME FRIDAY

SENIOR SCHOOL

THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER

WATER PLAY ACTIVITIES AT SCHOOL

FOLLOWED BY PARTY FOOD & A MOVIE

PLEASE BRING: A PLATE OF PARTY FOOD

SUNSCREEN, HAT, SWIMMERS, TOWEL, WATER BOTTLE

DETAILED LETTER WILL BE SENT HOME FRIDAY

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Havannah House Ministries Inc

Christmas Committee For a number years Havannah House has provided lunch on Christmas Day at the Forbes Town Hall as in every community there are people who spend Christmas alone, for a variety of reason. At Havannah House we believe that no one should spend Christmas alone. As such Havannah House is extending an invitation to Forbes and Parkes Schools/Clubs to partner with us in the following ways:

1. Placing an excerpt in your School/Club Newsletter regarding the Lunch:

Havannah House Christmas Lunch 25th December from 12.00noon

Forbes Town Hall - Harold Street, Forbes A time of good food, great entertainment, fun company,

celebration and laughter. All are welcome. For more information, book transport, or RSVP

please contact Havannah House Office on 02 6852 1366

2. Placing an excerpt in you School/Club Newsletter regarding Volunteering:

Havannah House Christmas Volunteers If you are interested in supporting the Havannah House Christmas Lunch either on Christmas Day or in the

Lead up to Christmas, please contact the Havannah House Office on 02 6852 1366. For your information and safety there will be a Volunteers Orientation afternoon Saturday, 15 December

2018, 2.00pm at Havannah House, including afternoon tea. On behalf of the Christmas Committee and Havannah House Management Team we thank you for your support, not just at Christmas time but throughout the year. If you have any questions Havannah House Office on 02 6852 1366. With thanks and God Bless Lee-Ann Cartwright Havannah House Christmas Committee