PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
Wednesday 10 December, 7pm... a date for the diary!
This is the final School Council and P&C meeting for the year and on this occasion we will be officially acknowledging the contribution of the Commonwealth Government ($150 000) to the upgrade of the Canteen, the building of the COLA and the Water Conservation Grant.
This money was provided under the Investing In Our Schools Program and the Commonwealth Minister of Education has provided a speech that will be presented on the night.
Friday 12 December, 3pm to 7pm... another date for the diary!
The energy of the P&C is unbounded as they present the first "End of Year Carnival". Entry is free but wrist bands (tickets) can be pre-purchased now for $25 for unlimited thrill rides, family rides, side shows and much more.
This discounted ticket offer is available until Friday 21 November. Pay at the school Cashier.
We expect this to be a great family event for all the community.
Duke of Edinburgh Scheme
'Thank You' to Mr Taylor and Ms Wallace for taking a group of students on their preliminary Bronze overnight walk last weekend. The walk was a great success and many of the students found the walk a challenge, however the camp site, cooking, friendship and satisfaction overcame the tiredness.
Behaviour Concerns
It is disappointing to report poor behaviour by a number of our students (boys and girls) in our community. On assembly this week I mentioned local businesses who have observed rude behaviour and some minor vandalism to the property of a neighbour. Such events give our whole school a bad name.
I ask parents to monitor where their children are in the evenings and especially this weekend. I understand there is a Halloween event organised by Warringah Council on Friday night and I believe that some parents drop their children there without actually ensuring they actually walk into the event. The school is taking some actions to ensure the school is safe from Friday night.
Mr Peter Gillam - Principal.
YEAR 10 REPORT
Year 10 have now completed their trial School Certificate Exams and have a full understanding of what lies before them in week 6 when they sit for their School Certificate. I urge all parents to actively participate in supporting their students as they get ready for this important exam. For study to be effective students need plenty of sleep, a balanced diet and to drink lots of water.
All students have been given a study guide to help them organise their time more profitably. Please go through this with them and ensure they have established a pattern of revision and study to prepare themselves. It is a good idea to have their Study Timetable in a prominent position (eg. on the fridge) so that the whole family can support the students as they prepare for these exams.
After Exam Program: All parents carers and students should have received a copy of the term 4 dates. If you did not receive this letter please notify the office immediately, as it contains very important information.
Year 11 Camp 2009: Information will be sent home shortly regarding the year 11 camp term 1, 2009. This camp is compulsory for all the students to complete the 25 hour course which is a mandatory component of the year 11 Preliminary Year and must be completed before movement into Year 12. The cost of the camp is $245. A deposit of $100 will be required to be paid prior to graduation during week 8. A letter with more information will be sent in the next few weeks.
Graduation: Please make sure you have noted the time for the graduation which is at 10am on Friday December 5. I look forward to joining with you there and celebrating the completion of the students’ junior schooling.
I wish each and every student the best for their exams and hope they are successful in obtaining their personal best grades.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL
The SRC have returned from Leadership Camp last week full of ideas for the year ahead. Our new Captains - James Moorhouse and Rose Griffiths - ran a well organised programme, and we have started our planning for next year in our weekly meeting on Tuesday. The Multicultural Mini Fete will return, with plans to make it bigger than the highly successful day the SRC coordinated in 2007. We also plan to run another of our fun Trivia Nights and of course the traditional Welcome Back Dance. Many other proposals have been put forward and as decisions are made in regard to in school programmes we will inform the whole school.
This week has seen Callum Bedos, Stephanie Wilkins, Bianca Heys and Hilary Page represent the school at the 2008 Willoughby Youth Forum - 'SCHEDULE ME IN" - A discussion about youth health and wellbeing. Our District SRC representatives will be attending their first forum of the new SRC year on Friday at Warringah Council chambers. The Forest High has an outstanding leadership team for 2009 - willing to give their time freely for the school.
A thank you to Mr Molony and Mrs Stubbs for accompanying us on the Leadership Camp - we appreciate them giving up their sleep time to spend with all of us.
The SRC and Miss Murray
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE
Parents - please note that all Year 10 students will be doing work experience from 17th - 21st November, 2008. All paper work must be in by 3pm sharp on Friday 7th November.
END OF YEAR CARNIVAL - 12TH DECEMBER, 2008 - 3PM - 7PM
FREE ENTRY
Thrill Rides: including Twister, Supper Sizzler, Bungy Jumping.
Family rides: including
Side shows: including Mickey Mouse throw, Pick a Box, Snow Cones, Fairy Floss, Show Bags
And MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!!!!
Professional stall holders, Bags, Jewellery, Clothes, Christmas Decorations, Presents, Coffee
and Fine Food.
Come for some good old fashioned entertainment - Security Patrols in place
Pre Pay $25 for your Wrist band for unlimited Rides NOW and SAVE $$
This offer is up until Friday 21st November ONLY
Pay at the School Cashier or call 9451 5111
Wristbands will be distributed on the day from the ticket booth on the oval
PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL
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Contact Phone: _______________________ Amount $_______________________________
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CANTEEN
NEW Summer Menu is in place.
LIFELINE NORTHERN BEACHES INC.
Lifeline Northern Beaches Inc. is a not for profit organisation best known for the 24 hour telephone counselling service it provides to the community. They need to recruit and train an additional 80 new counsellors every year. If anyone is interested please contact Lifeline on 9949 5522
GRADE CRICKET POWER EDUCATION 20/20 COMPETITION
Cricketers from north of the bridge and the eastern suburbs will converge on North Sydney No 1 and No 2 ovals on Sunday, November 9 for the inaugural Grade Cricket Power Education 20/20 competition. Manly, Mosman and Easts will join host Club North Sydney on the day with each team to play 3 games.
All School children and their parents are invited, free of charge, to be spectators at a game that is changing the way cricket is played throughout the world.
All four clubs have strong teams and the incentives will ensure everyone is primed to do their best. While
Norths have invited local junior clubs to provide Milo Into Cricket teams for kids to experience playing cricket on North Sydney Oval during the half hour breaks between games. Spectators and kids are expected to show off their skills by taking the crowd catches every time a six is hit on the picturesque but small North Sydney Oval. Junior players from North Sydney Junior Cricket Club and Junior Cricket Clinics will be used as boundary riders to get the ball back to the players as quickly as possible to help the action coming thick and fast.
Games will commence at 9.30am at both North Sydney No 1 and No 2. The second game will start at 12.45pm and the third game at 4pm. The North Sydney Bears will play all three games at North Sydney No 1. Admission is free.