Thursday 26th September 2019

Our FHS Values are respect, connect and challenge

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Over the past week there has been so many wonderful and exciting cultural activities going on in all classes in preparation for our upcoming Cultural Festival in Term 4. Wishing all families of FHS a safe and happy holiday break. See you all back after the break on Monday 14th October.

Key Competencies

These are part of the New Zealand School Curriculum and as such every school in New Zealand has the responsibility to help students develop these to the best of their ability.

What are the Key Competencies?Key Competencies are the capabilities people have, and need to develop, to live and learn today and in the future.

The competencies are;● Thinking● Relating to Others● Using language, symbols and texts● Managing self● Participating and contributing

These key competencies encompass knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that already strongly align with our school vision and values.

Follow this link to discover why key competencies are important for future employment and well being.

At Forrest Hill School it is part of our Strategic Plan to develop what these competencies look like at our school and how we teach these important attributes throughout the different year levels.

Each week in term 4 we will write a key focus in the newsletter on a Key Competency and include snapshots of how teachers are incorporating important learning around these at different year levels.

It is our aim that our community will have a deeper insight into these key skills so that when reports come home at the end of the term you will gain greater clarity and understanding on how your child is developing their competencies (teacher assessed) and their personal view (child self assessment) against the core indicators under each competency. You can refer to the mid year reports for a direct comparison and progress made.

Nurturing growth for a lifetime of learning

On Wednesday the Year 2 children came to school in traditional cultural dress and made a plate of eats representing their culture for our shared lunch. We had such a wonderful day learning about all the different cultures and traditions in Year 2, and tasting international delicacies. The children got to make traditional New Zealand Lolly Cake to enjoy afterwards a sweet treat! Before taking part in the feast, the children were led in a Karakia by Mrs. Litton, Mrs. Stratton and Miss. Higgins. It was a wonderful day of celebration and we would like to thank our Year 2 parents and caregiver community for helping to make it all possible. Whakawhetai!

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Congratulations to this week’s Yummy Apple Sticker Collectors:

Westlake Reading is on this Friday in the school library, starting promptly at 8am.

We will begin the maths in week one on Tuesday.

你好，Chinese classes Held at Forrest Hill School

Chinese Classes are available on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:15 pm to 5 pm. Classes are held in Forrest Room (old dentist room) with Ms Maggie Fang, a qualified Chinese Language teacher with 13 years' local teaching experience.

For more information please phone Ms Fang: 09 410 9468, 021 145 3188 or email: breezeinnz@hotmail.com

Leanne Guan Room 20, Zeckian Evangelista Room

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The end of year FHS Year 6 Netball Skate Party was held on Sunday 15th October. All the girls had a wonderful time.

We also presented Gaye & Tony (Millie’s grandparents) with a card, trophy & plant for being Forrest Hill School’s #1 Netball Supporters as they supported the girls every week for years.

Football Summer League 8-9 Year OldsIs your child 8 or 9 and interested in playing football this summer? There is an

opportunity to submit a team to play in the Forrest Hill Milford Football Club summer competition. Details as follows.

* Games played on a Tuesday at 4.10 at Becroft Park* 7 aside

* 2x 15 min halves* League runs from 29th October-17 December (full commitment required)

* Cost tbc once no of players confirmed.* Only available to 8-9 year olds girls and boys

Please register your interest by emailing Melanie on melanie272602@gmail.com by 30th September. Please note this will only go ahead if enough players commit and

players picked on a first come first serve basis.

Music Education Centre

Learning an instrument with MEC is a fun and educational way to keep your child busy and their brain active. Learning music Aids cognitive development, Teaches coordination and improves mathematical ability. Also it Relieves stress in a fun and relaxing wayWhy not try something new?We teach piano, guitar, drums and violin at your school. Term one enrolments will be snapped up in an instant, and existing students are always offered the first choice of lesson times, so beat the rush and action that new year’s resolution one term early!0800 89 39 39

www.musiceducation.co.nzEnrolments are now open for Music lessons at School through Music Education Centre!

After School Badminton programme

Harcourts Cooper & Co North Harbour Badminton Centre,47 Bond Crescent, Forrest Hill3.30-5pm on every Tuesdays3.30-5pm on every ThursdaysFrom Oct 15th – Dec 12th 2019. Apollo Badminton Centre,46 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay3.30-5pm on every TuesdaysFrom Oct 15th - Dec 10th 2019 Orewa Badminton Centre,4-5.30pm on every WednesdaysFrom Oct 16th - Dec 11th 2019. Who: 7-17 years oldCost: FREEWhat to Bring: Just bring yourself (we will be providing racquets and shuttles) Also, students will need to fill out an online form, see below:https://forms.gle/noP37QymkV78qhjE6

Wairau Intermediate are currently enrolling for 2020. If you intend

enrolling your child at Wairau Intermediate

School for 2020, please note that enrolments

need to be received by the end of Term 3,

Friday 27 September.

Dates for your diary27th September Whole school assembly

27th September Last day of Term 3 School finishes at 2.50pm 14th October First day of Term 4

18th December Last day of Term 4 School finishes at 12.00pm

First day of school for 2020

The first day for Term 1 2020 will be Monday 3rd February

Have a safe and happy holiday