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NAPLAN
Our school has commenced NAPLAN testing for Year 3s and Year 5s. Students have shown resilience and persistence as they have used their skills and knowledge to answer the questions to the best of their abilities. They have been reminded that this is a one off assessment that is part of a bank of assessments that teachers use to inform their planning. Our students are especially enjoying the fruit and baked goodies by Mrs Young to fuel their bodies!
CONGRATULATIONS – TWILIGHT CHSSSA REPRESENTATIVES
Congratulations to Ari, Brooke, Sienna and Flynn who have been selected to represent CHSSSA at the twilight carnival this evening in Penguin. We wish you all of the very best for your events this evening.
LEADERSHIP
A special shout out to all of our student leaders at Forest Primary! Now that we are halfway through term 1 we can see that many of our programs are running very smoothly thanks to these leaders. Daily PE (Leaders) runs like a well-oiled machine every morning, SRC have many exciting events planned into term 2 and the canteen operates lunchtime and flag monitors are ensuring that our flags are being raised and looked after.
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION AGM
School Association AGM will be held this Monday at 3pm. It would be good to see as many people coming along to support our school. Please feel free to come and speak with myself or call the office on 64583141.
PARENTS & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
Parents and Friends have had a positive start to the year as they are already planning for several exciting fundraising activities. Slimefest will be held on the last day of Term 1 and fundraisisng booklets have been sent home. There will be a cake stall held on Saturday the 23rd of March and please remember to return your Sunrise Bakery Fundraiser forms and money to the office by Monday 18th of March.
In HASS the 3/4 students have been learning about Australian Flags. We have looked at and identified the components of the Australian Flag, Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag. From here we did some more investigation and learnt that each Australian State/Territory has it's own representation of a flag. Each student chose a state or territory that they would like to learn more about and completed an investigation. They found out flag meanings, symbols and colour meanings and created posters to represent their chosen state/territory. The students had a fantastic time using computers to research and found out so much information.
WOW! It's been an exhilarating start to the year for our Year 5 learners, filled with creativity, exploration, and hands-on learning. We're thrilled to share some highlights of our journey through the vibrant worlds of Writing, Reading, Maths HASS, Science, and our adventures outdoors.
Imagination Unleashed in Writing
Our budding authors have been diving deep into the realms of imagination, exploring a variety of imaginative texts. From crafting fantastical stories filled with mythical creatures to penning adventures set in uncharted territories, our students have been using their creativity to weave narratives that transport readers to other worlds. These exercises not only enhance their writing skills but also foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love for storytelling.
Mathematical Marvels with Decimals
In Maths, our students have been immersing themselves in the world of decimals, mastering concepts such as place value and addition. Through real-world scenarios and problem-solving tasks, they've honed their skills in working with decimal numbers, laying a strong foundation for more complex mathematical concepts in the future.
Delving Deeper with Reading
In Reading, the spotlight has been on developing our inferencing skills and enjoying the vibrant world of Readers Theatre. Through inferencing, students have been playing detective, using clues within the text to understand deeper meanings and make connections. Readers Theatre has brought stories to life, allowing students to express themselves dramatically while improving fluency, intonation, and teamwork skills. This immersive approach to reading has made our literary explorations even more engaging and meaningful.
Exploring Colonial Settlement in HASS
Our journey through Humanities and Social Sciences has taken us back in time to the colonial settlement period in Australia. This unit has enabled students to explore the complex histories and interactions between Indigenous Australians and European settlers. Through discussions, project-based learning, and creative assignments, our Year 5 historians have gained insights into the impact of settlement on the land, cultures, and communities.
Adaptation Wonders in Science
The theme of adaptation has fascinated us in Science as we've delved into how plants and animals adapt to their environments. This exploration has not only highlighted the diversity of life on our planet but also underscored the importance of protecting these environments.
Green Thumbs in Action
Embracing the beauty of nature, our class has enthusiastically participated in planting vegetables and taking care of our gardens. This hands-on experience has taught us about the cycles of life, the importance of sustainability, and the joy of growing our own food. It's been a rewarding journey watching our gardens flourish, a testament to the care and dedication our students have invested in these green spaces.
As we look back on the first 6 weeks of term 1, it has been filled with discovery, creativity, and growth, we are proud of what we have accomplished. The experiences shared and lessons learned will undoubtedly serve as a foundation for future learning adventures. Year 5 Ollington
On the 26th of February and the 4th of March, Grade 5 and 6 were lucky to have live lessons with Sasahara Primary School in Itami City, Japan. Sasahara School located in near where I grew up, and Kyoko sensei (Sasahara Primary School) and myself met while I was in Japan during last summer holiday.
It was our first attempt live lessons and we were very nervous, but it didn’t take so long to settle in. Our presentation was “My Town”. Forest students introduced our town and animals what we can see in our area in Japanese. Sasahara Students introduced their School in English. Forest students were surprised to hear that Sasahara has 4 stories school building and 839 students from Grade 1 to 6. Their favourite school meal is Japanese Curry! They will go to visit Peace Park in Hiroshima, on their Year 6 camp. Forest Students were so excited to know that Sasahara students also like Pokémon. Sasahara and Forest, both students had an excellent experience and I heard many positive feedbacks from Sasahara Primary School.
Our next online session will be Grade 3 and 4 with a different school. I am thankful to be able to organise these events and all support I can get from schools. Especially a big thank you to class teachers and Mrs Hills, this couldn’t happen without your understanding and support.
Mrs Mina Howe
This term Kinder have been participating in a gross motor program every Thursday to help build the development of the larger muscle groups of the arms, legs, and torso, which are needed for movements such as kicking, running, batting, and jumping.
Gross motor activities provide the building blocks for developing fundamental movement skills, muscle strength, balance, core strength and sensory-motor skills such as motor planning and proprioception. These skills are essential for quality of movement and the development of fine motor skills as children progress through schooling.
Gross motor activities assist to build self-confidence, self-esteem and a positive wellbeing mindset.
The children have had a lot of fun, working together, singing and dancing, and participating in various activities to music.
Mrs Bransden
What is the School Association Committee?
The School Association Committee (the Committee) is an elected group of School Association members that work together for the benefit of the school. Meetings are held once per term. The Committee manages and conducts the affairs of the School Association and performs administrative and decision-making as a group that represents the School Association.
Being a Committee Member is a commitment that is highly valued and recognised by the school. Being on the Committee is a rewarding role, where parents and community members’ skills and knowledge support the school. This contributes to helping learners succeed. Being part of the Committee also provides an opportunity to be actively involved and engaged in the school. The Committee is also a place of learning, contributing to developing experience and skills for all members. Anyone from the School Association can nominate to be on the Committee.
Why have a School Association?
Research shows that children do better at school when their parents are involved and engaged in their education. Parent and community engagement in school is important, as it:
• creates a collaborative culture within the school
• uses existing community strengths to benefit all learners
• creates collaborative teamwork between staff, parents and the community
• role models good citizenship to learners
• inspires and helps learners to succeed
• helps create better understanding between the local community and school
• fosters a good understanding of the value and benefits of education
• provides adult learning opportunities
• supports opportunities for creative thinking
• creates community support.
Being part of a School Association is one way of being engaged and involved in the school.
Every school day matters
There are lots of things you can do to set your child up for success:
- Make sure your child goes to school, every day
- Going to school every day gives your child every chance to learn and grow, and connect with their mates and teachers.
- It’s where bright futures start and where they’ll benefit the most.
- Get them excited for school - If you show a positive attitude and excitement towards school, your child will pick up on that.
- The most common thing we hear from students, of all ages, is that school is where they can:
» spend time with their friends and teachers
» create new and fun experiences
» find their interests
» learn new things
» open up their options – for whatever future they want (whether that’s their dream job or to travel around the world). - Share these positives with your child.
- Talk to your child about school - Open up a conversation with your child about what’s happening at school. It will help you to better support their interests and
confidence in learning. If you show an interest in school, they’ll know that getting an education is important and valued. - Celebrate the milestones - Big and small! Celebrate milestones such as making it through the first day or week of school. And remember: all milestones look different. If it’s a big achievement for your child, it’s important to recognise it.
- Set up a time to talk to your child’s teacher or principal if you’re struggling to get your child to school, help is available.
Please talk to us at school about your situation. We’ll support you, in whatever way we can. - Know when to seek help - There is no weakness in admitting you need help. If your child has completely disengaged with school, and not attending at all, there is support to help you. In the first instance, talk to us at school.
- For more helpful tips, please check out the Anything can happen website.
Get your Slime on, Forest Primary School is hosting a Slime Spectacular Run 4 Fun!
Our Slime Spectacular Run 4 Fun will be on 12th April.
Students have received a sponsorship book with instructions on setting up their cybersafe, online fundraising profile at www.australianfundraising.com.au. This is an entirely online fundraiser; all cash donations must be converted to online donations to redeem your prizes.
For more information, please contact Lynne van Norden on 0438 365 933.
On Monday’s from 9-10 Forest Primary School will be offering a Motor Skills playgroup for 3-4 year olds.
This will be happening in our hall alongside our LiL program with Fran. Megan Hills and Rhiannon Thorp will be facilitating the program and look forward to seeing you all.
