Principal Message
As I walk around the school, I notice students engaged in all learning areas. My staff are all hard working and plan meaningful learning experiences that meet ALL of our students needs. Our support staff are exceptional at providing timely feedback to ensure that we are creating adjustments that reflect recommendations. So, a big shoutout to our Forest Family Team.
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 to fuel their bodies!
Why NAPLAN is conducted online
NAPLAN online provides a better assessment and more precise results.
One of the main benefits of NAPLAN online is that it uses tailored (or adaptive) testing. This means that students receive questions better suited to their abilities, so they can show what they know and can do.
Online testing also allows us to provide a wide range of accessibility options to support students with disability to access NAPLAN.
Feedback from students is that they find the online test more engaging. Please note that students in Year 3 complete the Writing Test on paper.
NAPLAN information brochure for parents and carers
The link will take you to the official National Assessment Program (NAP) website.
Please contact the school if you have any further queries.
CONGRATULATIONS – TWILIGHT CHSSSA REPRESENTATIVES
Congratulations to Ari Korpershoek and Ruby Medwin 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 our student leaders at Forest Primary! Now that we are over halfway through Term 1, we can see that many of our programs are running very smoothly thanks to these leaders.
Daily PE runs like a well-oiled machine every morning, SRC have many exciting events planned into Term 2 and the canteen operates at lunchtime and flag monitors are ensuring that our flags are being raised and looked after.
House Captains have been elected and are looking forward to leading our next sporting event (Cross Country) at the end of this term.
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
School Association AGM will be held on Monday 24th at 3:15pm. It would be good to see as many people as possible 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. Our Parents and Friends Annual General Meeting will be held on the 19th of March at 7pm. It would be great to see you all there.
COMMUNICATING WITH FAMILIES
Parent Teacher communication has been happening this term. It has been lovely to see so many of you come into our school and engage in conversations regarding your child’s learning journey at school. Teaching staff have been and will be continuing to make phone calls to discuss how your child has settled into the new school year. This is a good opportunity to discuss any questions, concerns or positive feedback you may have to share with us. We are also in the process of updating students learning plans and asking for feedback.
BUS TRAVEL
Could you please speak to your children about ‘doing the right thing’ when travelling on the school buses. Wells Wagons have a behavioural expectation agreement that ALL students need to adhere to. We need to ensure that ALL of our students are safe on the bus and to ensure that the driver can be attentive to driving without distractions. If you have any bus concerns, can I please encourage you to come and speak with myself or Kimbra Wells at Wells Wagons.
SWIMMING
A reminder that our Swimming Program is coming up on Monday 24th March 2025. Please remember to have bathers, towel and a plastic bag, swimming caps are provided.
Thank you,
Megan Hills.