From the editor
Leaves NewsletterThe Principal's Report
Our new School Plan 2009 - 2011 is well under way. Staff, students and parents worked together this week to identify what we should be doing and how we can do it. A number of key themes have emerged from that consultation and we will be seeking to address them. The next three years will see a strong focus on improving our communication across the school and the community. We will be building strong partnerships with the Forest Learning Community of Schools and streamlining all our methods of communication.
There are a number of areas in which the community will see change at The Forest. We have identified a need to focus on educational strategies for boys' and girls' education and the use of technology in the classroom. Our staff development in 2009 will be aimed at the development of innovative projects and strategies to enhance classroom teaching and student learning.
Soon we will be surveying our community with a view to developing extension and enrichment programs for our students in 2010. A number of parents have expressed the desire for such programs; however, we want to look at several models before we decide on one for The Forest. We want to ensure that enrichment and extension programs are accessible to a broad number of our students, not a small minority, and we will be implementing a variety of initiatives across the school to achieve this.
I would like to conclude by mentioning that many individuals in our community have been touched by the bushfire tragedy in Victoria. In response our Year 12 students have undertaken several fundraising ventures and will be contributing $1300 in donations to support the victims of the fires. Once again I have been impressed by the maturity and compassion of the students and the strong culture of social responsibility evident across the school community.
Rosemary McDowall - Principal
CAPA SUPPORT GROUP
Our parent and community body that offers vital support for our co-curricular performance programs of Band, Dance and Show Choir is meeting on Monday 2nd March at 7pm in B block (staff common room).
It is also an opportunity to hear what's happening in the curriculum areas of Drama, Dance, Music and the Visual Arts. Hope to see you there!
Laurie Cavill - Head Teacher - CAPA
SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2009
A letter will be sent home with your child in the next few days giving details of the School Council. If you would like to nominate for the School Council please ask your child to collect a nomination form from the office or click on following link and download a form Parent Nomination Form.doc
CAMPUS EDUCATION AUSTRALIA
HOST FAMILIES
Would you like to host an International High School student from USA, Austria, Switzerland, Germany 16-17 yrs ? They will attend a local high school in your area. Students come for 3-6 months on a cultural exchange. (weekly payment made for your hospitality).
Please call Campus Education Australia CEA – Jennifer TODAY
(if you have any neighbours or friends who are interested CEA would like to hear from them)
9451 7071 or 0418 630 414
CANTEEN
URGENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - We have several days where we have NO volunteers & are at risk of limited food for the students or of having to CLOSE.
P&C CAR RAFFLE
We have plenty of car raffle books still available from Mr Molony's office for you to sell.
PANASH DESIGN
Count Wealth Accountants
SPORT ARRANGEMENTS - SESSION 1
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SPORT |
MEETING PLACE (Buses leave at 12.30pm from front of the school |
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Surfing/Experienced |
Bus 1 |
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Surfing/novice at Long Reef Beach |
Bus 2 |
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Tennis - Wakehurst Tennis Centre |
Bus 3 |
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Fitness First |
Bus 4 |
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Mountain Bike Riding |
Meet at gym |
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Power Walking |
Meet at gym |
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Table tennis - school |
PAC |
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Weights |
Weights Room |
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Yoga |
Drama Room |
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Touch football |
Oval |
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Basketball |
Basketball courts |
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Soccer |
Oval |
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Board Games |
A5 |
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Rotational Sports |
School Gym |
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Sport Detention (all students who have not handed in a note MUST report to this room |
D16 |