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Phone 9451 5111 Fax 9975 3293 www.theforest-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Leaves Newsletter Term 3 Week 10 2008

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

The 2009 Teacher Education Scholarship Program 

Up to 230 teaching scholarships will be provided under this year’s Teacher Education Scholarship Program. The program aims to attract prospective teachers in specific secondary subject areas and geographic locations and to provide opportunities for Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders to train as teachers.

Scholarships will be awarded to talented teacher education students in the secondary key learning areas of mathematics, science (particularly physics), technological and applied studies and English for appointment to western and south western Sydney and non coastal rural NSW.

Support for up to five years is available under the 2009 Teacher Education Scholarship Program. Students selected for a scholarship receive payment of their HECS fees, a training allowance of up to $1,500 for each year of the scholarship and a guaranteed permanent teaching position in a NSW public school in an agreed location.

The sample information and application packages can be accessed at www.teach.nsw.edu.au/scholarships.

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TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPS

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Few careers offer the excellent starting salary, work and life

balance and job satisfaction that public school teachers enjoy.

Right now, the NSW Department of Education and Training is

offering up to 230 Teacher Education Scholarships to talented

students across the state, wanting to teach science, maths,

English or technology.  At least 60 of the scholarships will be available for talented Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students to train as

secondary teachers in any subject area or as primary teachers.

All successful scholarship applicants receive:

• guaranteed permanent employment as a teacher in a

NSW public school on completion of your studies

• HECS fees paid for the duration of the scholarship

• up to $1500 per year training allowance.

Applications are open from 18 August to 10 October 2008.

Download an info pack today from our website at

www.teach.nsw.edu.au/scholarships.

For further information about the Teacher Education

Scholarships Program, phone the Scholarships

Information Line on 1300 301 435.


Applications for the program close on Friday, 10 October 2008.

For further information regarding this program please contact Ms Leonne Lewis, R/Manager Teacher Recruitment Programs on (02) 9836 9802 or email leonne.lewis@det.nsw.edu.au; or Ms Janine French, Aboriginal Liaison Officer, on (02) 9836 9263 or email janine.french@det.nsw.edu.au.

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A very big 'thank you' to the P&C for their Trivia Night organisation. This fun evening raised $6000 for the school and we are well on the way to refurbishing the two student toilet blocks.  Sponsors were most generous and we will be sure to promote them through LEAVES.

The holidays will see a substantial amount of improvement around the school with the Canteen being 'rebuilt', a large amount of carpeting installed, the redesign of an A Block room for Textile classes and further improvements in the office spaces in B Block.

A ceremony will be confirmed for the "Official Opening" of the new Canteen and COLA later in Term 4.

I cannot commend our Year 12 highly enough for their leadership and maturity... they have set a new standard for end of year behaviour and this will be the standard to reach from now on.

Safe holiday to all,

Mr Peter Gillam - Principal



YEAR 12

It has been a very busy week for year 12.  They have let off a bit of steam from all of their studying. Friday they have a special breakfast followed by a school assembly and later in the day the year 11 verses Year 12 soccer matches. Friday evening the Parents are hosting the thankyou evening at Forestville RSL.

It has been a pleasure working with such a talented and funny group of students.

I remember back to 2003, when they arrived in year 7, so small, so neatly dressed, so quiet and today - big, noisy and a bit wet this week.

I have very high expectations for these students in the Higher School Certificate. They have the potential to do very well. I ask parents to encourage sensible behaviour and ensure that the students are looking after themselves. For study to be effective students need lots of sleep, a balanced diet and to drink lots of water.

I look forward to the Graduation and Formal next term and meeting up in December to hear about the HSC results and the UAI

Good Luck Year 12

Mrs Gourlay



MATHLETICS

Congratulations go to 7A who won the Mathletics challenge and enjoyed their Pizza Lunch.

All classes did very well.

The students who have paid their $5 to continue using Mathletics can continue to do so for the rest of the year. This program will only be successful with consistent use. Parents please encourage some computer time every week particularly before topic tests and the Yearly exams.

Students who have not paid have had their password de-activated. This can be changed if they bring the $5 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 



SYDNEY BUSES - LETTER TO SCHOOL

We have received several reports from Bus Operators regarding students from your school boarding state transit bus services and not having a school bus pass or money for the fare.  The most recent reort being on 15 August 2008 on bus route 754 in the afternoon.

All school students are required to have in their possession a ticket at all times when travelling to and from school.  If a student doesn't have their student pass with them they are required to pay the appropriate fare.

It would be appreciated if you could bring this matter to the attention of your students and advise them of the importance of being in possession of a valid ticket at all times when travelling on State Transit services.

Revenue Protection officers conduct revenue checks on state transit services and if a school student is detected travelling without being in possession of a valid ticket they will be issued with a caution notice and repeat offenders will be issued with a $100 penalty notice.

Your co-operation is very much appreciated.

PR Welzel - Manager Revenue Protection

 



New Careers Newsletter

Please have a look at the new Careers Newsletter on line now http://www.theforest-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/home.html  This is the last newsletter for the term. Year 12 students are encouraged to keep looking next term as I often get last minute information that may assist you.


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