From the editor
Leaves NewsletterPRINCIPAL'S REPORT
- School Refurbishment
Gas heating has now been installed in our school hall in time for the school musical and well in advance of the Trial HSC. -
External painting of the school is nearing completion. Internal painting of several blocks will commence shortly.
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Landscaping is underway in the area adjacent to the basketball courts and landscaping of the area between D-Block and the hall will be commencing soon.
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Repairs to D-Block roof have commenced.
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The Canteen roof will be replaced in Semester 2.
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Installation of the Interactive White Boards is nearly completed.
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Additionally I have identified a number of minor works projects to be completed as soon as funding is available. I will be discussing these priorities at the next P&C meeting.
I thank the parent community for their support in achieving these initiatives. They will make a tremendous difference to the students and staff.
School Musical
I would like to thank all of the teachers and students who have been involved in the production
of our school musical, Grease. The performances have been excellent and highly entertaining for the audiences. In addition to the performers and musicians, our VET Entertainment students effectively worked behind the scenes to ensure a professional production. I have received many positive comments about the musical from members of the community. Everyone who has contributed is to be congratulated.
School Development Day
Interested parents are invited to attend the School Development Day Monday 19th July. Aboriginal Education will be the focus of the day and teachers from our community of schools will be attending. We have guest speakers from Regional Office presenting. Please let me know if you would like to attend. The day commences at 8:30 am in the school hall.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Year 9 and 10 reports have been issued to students today so that parents will have them
prior to the Years 9 and 10 Parent Teacher Interviews on Tuesday 29th June. We encourage
all parents to attend the evening as it provides valuable information and an opportunity for you to meet your child’s teachers.
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Study tip
Establish a routine – Now’s the time to set aside a particular time each day for study and revision and stick to it. More study tips at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/highschool/studyingtips.php
Term 2 finishes on Friday 2 July. Students return Tuesday 20 July for Term 3.
As the term draws to a close I would like to thank all the staff and the community for their hard work and ongoing support of the school and wish staff and students a happy and safe holiday.
Rosemary McDowall
Principal
MUFTI DAY 29th JUNE FOR MANLY DAM WAR MEMORIAL
On Tuesday 29th June the school is holding a mufti day to help raise funds for the restoration of the Manly Dam ANZAC War Memorial. A BBQ lunch is also planned. The SRC is challenging other schools to rise to the occasion to help support this worthwhile community project. The Manly Dam War Memorial is maintained by a small Trust who have asked for our assistance and we feel it is a project that deserves the support of Forest students.
Please ensure your child has a gold coin donation on Tuesday if they plan on wearing mufti. If they do not wish to support the War Memorial donation drive they are to wear full school uniform.
Thanking you in advance for your support.
Student Representative Council
ENTERTAINMENT BOOK
The Entertainment Book is available for $65.00. The book features many of the area's best restaurants, cafes, hotel accommodation, attractions and activities - all with valuable 25 - 50% off and 2 for 1 offers.
Please contact Deborah Steed on 9451 5111 if you would like to buy one.