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Forbes North Public School Newsletter August 7th, 2018 Week 3, Term 3

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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From the Principal….. Education Week is a time for everyone in our school – and of you who support our school – to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the impact of public education. At Forbes North we are incredibly proud of the teaching and learning opportunities we provide for all our students, and we are constantly seeking to improve the way we do things so that all our kids have opportunities to excel.

Our Kitchen and Garden programs, Link-Up to School Transition program, Choir and Dance, and our Wiradjuri Language and Culture programs are greatly valued by students, staff and families and are also highly regarded by others in the educational community. These programs operate in conjunction with the key learning in literacy, numeracy, the sciences, history, geography, personal development and the creative and performing arts. We are also excited to be exploring ‘futures learning’ with a greater focus on information technology and coding as we equip students for a rapidly changing future.

I do hope that many of you had the opportunity to share in the excitement of learning in our various learning spaces today. If you did not remember, our doors are open and a simple request is all it takes to share the magic!

Steve McAlister Principal

Touch Football On Friday 3rd August the Forbes North boys and girls touch teams played in their knockout touch games in Forbes. The Girls played against Parkes Public who were the stronger team on the days. Our boys played against Middleton. It was a very exciting game with lots of tries scored by both teams. The full time score was 9-9 so the end result was decided by a golden point. The Forbes North boys scored first resulting in them winning the game. The boys will go on to play Bletchington Public school in Orange sometime next week. Stay tuned boys!!

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Wiradjuri Choir

The Wiradjuri Choir will have 2 performances this term. Our first one will be on 3rd September at Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre’s NAIDOC starting at 11am. The second performance will be at the Town NAIDOC on 12th September

4/5F Last term we were reading a book called 'Wonder.' It’s about a 10 year old boy August Pullman, all Auggie wants to be is ordinary but ordinary kids don't make other kids run away screaming. Auggie was born with facial impairments and he gets bullied at school. Our assembly item focused on what we can do to accept others, what we could do to be a good friend and how we can make a difference. We designed an Art project showcasing all the things important to us and our school and we used this in our assembly item. Our assembly item was about anti-bullying and kindness inspiring kindness.

'Don't try to blend in when you were born to stand out' From Phoebe Walker and Sophie Nash (4/5F)

Senior Sport 3-6 This term for sport, students will be learning the rules of a variety of sports. These sports include baseball, soccer, hockey, tennis, netball, touch football and cricket. Mr Doyle will be teaching the students about tennis, this will involve a class going to the tennis courts near the Forbes Pre-school. Students will leave at lunchtime and return approximately 2:55pm on Friday afternoon. Please ensure that your child has signed the general permission note to attend these tennis lessons. Thank you.

Term 3 Senior Sport Timetable

Week 3 – 3/4D & 3/4K Week 6 – 5/6M Week 4 – 3/4M Week 7 – 5/6P Week 5 – 5/6H Week 8 – 4/5F

Mrs Fliedner

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The Father’s Day stall will be held on Thursday 30th August in the Link up room. We will have a variety of gifts available for Dad, Grandpa or someone special from $1.00 - $8.00 and gift-wrapping from $1.00. Students will come and shop with their class throughout the day.

Debating Last Thursday, Faith Cowan, Lauren House, Annaliese Green and Tom Greenhill travelled to Nashdale Public School to debate "Primary students should study ore movies and television shows instead of just studying books". We were the affirmative team. The team spoke very well but unfortunately were not able to convince the adjudicator this was the case. We have one debate left in the round against Cowra Public.

5/6H Assembly Item

Due to the Lachlan District Athletics carnival being held on Friday, the 5/6H assembly item will now be presented in week 4 (not week 3) as previously stated.

District Athletics Please ensure all permission notes and payments are received for the District Athletics by Thursday to ensure your child's place in the team. Students should be at the Forbes North bus shelter by 7:45am Friday, to ensure we arrive in time for the information session. Students will return to school by 4:30pm. A canteen is available on the day and students have been given a list of food available. Parents are welcome to attend and may take their child home at the conclusion of their event, once they have been signed out by a teacher. Good luck to all competitors.

Book Club

The latest edition of Book Club is now available. Orders due by Friday 10th August.

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Tea Towel Orders We have received lots of positive feedback about the recent tea towel fundraiser we ran for the FNPS canteen. Every child attending FNPS and staff in term 1, have a hand drawn selfie on there. They look amazing. Please feel free to ask to look at one. We have a small window of opportunity to place another order if any of our families would like to order more for gifts etc. or if they totally missed out and would like to get one now. We have to order at least 50 before we can place one. We would love to hear from everyone interested. Please message Deb on 0478 004403 for all enquires. Deb & Courtney

Reading Downtown Day

Reading Downtown Day is on Friday 24th August (Week 5). The theme is 'Find Your Treasure' and all students in years K-6 are welcome to dress up on the day. Students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 will be catching the bus to Victoria Park to participate in activities from 9.30am and will return to school at

1pm. K-2 students need to pack their recess to take with them. Students in years 3-6 will be walking to Forbes Learning Ladder, Goodstart or Bright Beginnings to participate in activities from 10am and will return to school at 11.30am. There will be a whole school parade from 2pm under the COLA. Parents are more than welcome to attend activities at Victoria Park as well as the parade in the afternoon.

Thank you, Dell Welsh

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Class Student of the Week Merit Awards PBL Award

KK Ruby Dumbrell Ashtyn-Trae Wright Matilda McClenahan Lola Hughes

KW Zara Paradowski Harper O’Malley Rubi Merritt Arabella Myers

1/2A Sam Nicholson Rylah McLachlan Jackson Dukes Benji Hodges

1/2C Max Cook Naomi Klingner

Matillda-Jane Yavion

Wade Barter

1/2O Oliver Emmett Lucia Bilsborough Lucy Wright Elijah Griffiths

3/4D Matilda Brakenridge Zaine Fishwick Timmy Duke Alan Merritt

3/4K Indianna Graham Lacey Osborne Paige McCarthy Tahlia O’Malley

3/4M Carelle Sayers Hunter Markwort Jaydrien Mores Alana Rogers

4/5F Sophie Nash Katana Mahoney Phili Klingner Annabelle Cross

5/6H Connor Goodall Lily Sutton Tristan McKinnon Harlee-Rose O’Leary

5/6P Hallie Nicholson Oliver Walker Melody Osborne Tia Gorman-Barnes

5/6M Isaac Barnard Charlotte Cross Malakai Fisher Angus Webb

Library Hunter Bilsborough

I am safe, respectful and responsible in the toilets.

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This week, congratulations are in order for the students who have consistently followed the PBL rules! Teachers have

noticed fair behaviour on the playground, working together with construction equipment and enthusiastic participation in

structured games. Well done, everyone! Keep up the good work, you are getting close to another reward.

We were: This week, it looked like this at FNPS:

Safe

• Kept hands and feet to yourself. • In the right place at the right time. • Stayed in bounds. • Moved safely to class lines when bell sounds. • Reported problems to the duty teacher. • Lined up outside the classroom, sitting on the ground, with legs crossed-

keeping hands and feet to self • Used sporting and play equipment in a safe manner.

Respectful

• Followed classroom and playground rules • Aware of personal space • Followed instructions from all adults at all times • Kept hands by side in your own space • Kept feet on ground in your own space • Used kind words or no words • Hats stayed on heads • Played fairly

Responsible

• Moved promptly to class lines when bell rings • Played games according to the rules • Showed good sportsmanship • In the right place at the right time • Taking responsibility for your actions • Having fun together!

We are safe, respectful and responsible at Forbes North Public School.

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PLAYGROUP @ Forbes Nth PS: Playgroup is on at Forbes North PS every Wednesday from 10am in the Brekky room.

A fun music group for parents or care-givers to enjoy with their young children. Children are introduced to music, creativity & their preciousness to God! Two identical sessions! When 9am and 10.30 am Monday during school terms. Each session followed by morning tea and craft. Cost: $2 per child (under 1 is free) Where: 7 Atlee St, Forbes. (Baptist church building) For more information search “Mainly music Forbes’ on Facebook.

Forbes District Soccer

Forbes District Soccer has resumed as per usual Under 5s 9am, Under 6 and 9s 10am, and Under 7s

and 11s 11am. Tess Hodges will be in place for ball skills and assistance. We have 5 weeks to

complete the season and finish off with a great bbq presentation day on 1 September

FORBES NORTH PS ‐ Term 3 2018 Term 3

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6 August NSW Education Week

7 August NSW Education Week Book Fair Open Classrooms

8 August NSW Education Week Combined Church Services Yr 6-7 Transition (FHS)

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10 August NSW Education Week Lachlan PSSA Athletics

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13 August 14 August 15 August ICAS Mathematics

16 August 17 August Class of the Week 5/6M & 5/6H

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20 August 21 August 22 August Yr 6-7 Transition (FHS)

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