From the editor
Leaves NewsletterPRINCIPAL'S REPORT
It is my great pleasure to introduce myself to The Forest High School community. I am honoured at being appointed Principal to the school and I would like to thank the community for the warm welcome I have received. The Forest has an excellent reputation in the community and beyond. A number of people have told me that I am fortunate to be the Principal of a school with such an experienced, committed teaching staff and such motivated, enthusiastic students.
I would first like to thank and acknowledge Principal Peter Gillam and Deputy Principal Shane Molony for meeting with me and ensuring a smooth handover and I deeply appreciate the effort they put into leading the school. The Forest High School is a happy, settled school with an extremely positive school culture.
I have come to The Forest by way of the Central Coast. Prior to my appointment, I held the position of Deputy Principal at Wadalba Community School, a large K- 12 school. Before taking up the position at Wadalba, I worked in a number of Northern Beaches schools including Mosman High School, where I was Head Teacher - Teaching and Learning, Mackellar Girls High School and Beacon Hill Technology High School. Additionally, I worked at the Department's State Office for four years as Curriculum Adviser, Computers in Schools and Senior Project Officer Technology in Learning and Teaching.
My first task will be the development of the school's next three-year plan 2009 - 2011. The Deputy Principals, Shane Molony and our newly appointed Deputy, Jane Dean, and I have already begun to collect feedback from the staff, students, parents and community as to what we do well, where we can improve and how we will achieve our goals. Over the next three years our focus will be on improving the quality of teaching and learning at The Forest. We will be looking closely at maximising the academic, creative, sporting and vocational opportunities we provide for students. Our vision is the development of a strong community of schools offering a diverse, inclusive curriculum which ensures that there is an individual learning pathway for every student.
I am looking forward to meeting all of you in the near future.
Rosemary McDowall
Principal
SPORT
Sport choice notes will be handed out on Monday to Year 8-11 students.
SRC WELCOME BACK DANCE
The Student Representative Council would like to invite all Forest students to the Welcome Back Dance on Wednesday 11th February 2009 at 7pm in the school hall.
Come dressed as your favourite Superhero and join in the fun.
Cost: $8.00 per student
To be purchased from Library or at the door. Soft drinks will be available for purchase at the dance.
A Code of Conduct Agreement will be given to all students next week in Roll Call. This Agreement must be handed in when purchasing the ticket or entry will be refused.
MANLY ALLAMBIE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB
Registration 2009:
Sub-Juniors (Boys & Girls U6-U9)
Juniors (Boys & Girls U10-U16)
Seniors (U18, All Age and Over 35 Mens & Womens)
*Free socks for all Sub-Juniors and Juniors
*Generous Family Discounts on fees
*Discount for Women Players who have children playing with the Club
REGISTRATION DAYS:
Saturday 31 January 10.00am - 3pm
Saturday 7 February 10.00am - 3pm
Allambie Heights School Community Centre, Allambie Road, Allambie Heights
Registrar: Trevor Watson - 9975 5280 or www.manlyallambie.com.au
SYDNEY UNIVERSITY JUNIOR HOCKEY
SYDNEY UNIVERSITY JUNIOR HOCKEY
REGISTERING PLAYERS NOW!
Sydney University Hockey Club Juniors are based on the lower North Shore and participate in the Northern Area winter hockey competition. The Club currently has vacancies in the U/13 and U/15 mixed teams, U/17 boys team and U/18 girls team. The Club trains on Monday each week and our games are on Saturday mornings and Friday nights for all teams except the U/18 girls who play on Sunday mornings. Our coaches are great - they are mostly 1st grade players who are Hockey Scholarship holders from Sydney University.
If you are interested in playing club hockey, we would love you to join Sydney Uni. Older juniors may also play with the senior University teams in the men's and women's competitions.
Registration Day is 2pm to 4pm, Sunday 15 February at the Clubhouse, Primrose Park, Matora Lane, Neutral Bay (enter via Young Street) or email juniorhockey@suhc.asn.au.
COMMUNICATING WITH TEENS COURSE
Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service
Enquiries: Phone 9887 5830
1 Come along and get some great ideas to assist you to:
- Learn how to resolve "issues" between your teenager and yourself and still keep the relationship intact
COURSE VENUE: Chatswood (5 Weeks)
WHEN : Wednesday, 26th August, 2009 (7.00pm - 9.30pm)
COST: $150 per person Concession: $125 per person
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2. WORKSHOP - "DEALING WITH TEEN'S BACK CHAT"
VENUE: CHATSWOOD
WHEN: Wednesday, 19th August, 2009 - 7.00 - 9.30pm
COST: $40 per person
CHILLED ANXIETY GROUP
Chilled Anxiety Management Group
The Northern Beaches Adolescent Service (NBAS) is running an anxiety group for adolescents in Years 10 –12. The group will assist participants to develop strategies to deal with anxiety using a cognitive behavioural approach. The group involves both adolescent & parent sessions. To find out more call the NBAS Intake Worker on 9466 2500.
4 – 6pm Monday afternoons, Term 1, 2009
(Start date: 9th February, 2009)
Queenscliff Community Health Centre
$80 per adolescent
(includes materials & afternoon tea)