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Forest Lodge Flyer Term 4 Week 4, 2018
PRINCIPAL REPORT Kindergarten 2019
Last week we welcomed new and returning families to the Forest Lodge community at the first Kindergarten transition morning. We had 45 new students participating in a range of activities in KF and KP. We received lots of positive feedback from the families and they were particularly impressed with our year 6 students who helped transition the students in to the room and support them during the morning. Thank you to FLASCA and the P&C for making themselves available and welcoming our 2019 cohort.
Feeling inspired!
Everyday I see amazing things happening at this school. Last week Jamilla Abdi, a year 5 student, demonstrated what an amazing community role model she is through her actions. Recently her Uncle was awarded a NSW Premier’s Prize for Science and Engineering. As part of his reward he was presented with a cheque for $5000 which he gave to Jamilla. Instead of keeping the money, Jamilla donated the $5000 to the school.
What an amazing role model! Thank you Jamilla and your family. We are very proud of you.
Halloween Disco
A big thank you to our school community learning and support group for organising a fantastic open event. I thoroughly enjoyed attending my first Halloween disco and meeting more families. Thank you to Codben and Hayson for sponsoring the evening and their on going support.
Forest Lodge Flyers
Continuing with community partnerships, the Forest Lodge Flyers will again be meeting at Jubilee Park at 6.30am on Friday. If you haven’t been before the running group is for all fitness levels and is designed for families to exercise together. It would great to see you there!
Stephen Reed Principal
IMPORTANT DATES Term 4
Week 4:
Tuesday 6 November: Mini Fete
Week 5:
Swim School Year 2
Wed – Fri: Yr 4-6 camp
Week 6:
Tuesday 20 Nov: K-6 Koori
Kinnections workshops
Thursday 22 Nov: Kindergarten
Orientation 2019
Week 7:
Monday 26 Nov: Student leader
elections & Year 2 band try outs
Wednesday 28 Nov: K-6 Multi-
cultural festival
Week 9:Wednesday 12 Dec:
Recognition day
Week 10:Monday 17 Dec: School
picnic
Wed 19 Dec: Last day
P&C Corner
NEXT P&C MEETING
2019 BUDGET MEETING
Monday 19th November at 7pm
Classroom near Foss St gate
P&C Group Focus – Parents’ Learning Support
Where do I go if my child is struggling to learn?
This is one of the most stressful questions for any parent. I know, because while my eldest child found school unstressful, my youngest struggled. He had trouble early on ‐ struggling to hold his pencil, struggling to copy words from the board.
Eventually he was diagnosed with autism. It helped in a way, but my husband and I still felt very alone. At the end of that year, a few parents in the P&C suggested that we might form a group ‐ a group of parents whose kids were struggling to learn. Some kids might have diagnoses, but plenty wouldn’t. It would be a space where we could come together and share. We could talk about strategies that we were using ‐ in the classroom and outside. We could learn together about these issues, teach each other. And we could talk about how we could help the school support kids like ours ‐ to be partners in their learning.
And beyond this, this group could help the school community build a greater understanding of neurodiversity. Neurodiversity is the recognition that the differences between us not only relate to issues like our gender or race, but they also relate to our brains. And that while conditions like Autism and ADHD create difficulties, they also create extraordinary strengths.
The Learning Support group was formed in February 2017. Today about 16 families are on an email list, and a couple of times a term we meet face to face. We meet at different parents’ homes. Its casual. And every so often, at least once or twice a term, we meet with our principal Stephen to talk through ideas.
If you are interested in this space, or if you have a child who is struggling to learn ‐ you are not alone. Connect with us via the P&C email, come to a meeting. Together we can make a difference for our kids and we can also have greater strength as parents as we share and develop ideas together.
For more on neurodiversity ‐ this is a short explainer video that really helps: https://www.facebook.com/NowThisOpinions/videos/2050535798369867/ Amanda Tattersall
2019 Budget Planning Dear Parents, Carers, members and teachers, Enriching our kid's experience at Forest Lodge Public School is what your P&C undertakes every year. We invite you to share your 2019 idea/project/event proposal with us. Based on the experience that our Principal Stephen Reed has brought to the school, we have a new process this year to improve outcomes. All it takes are 3 steps to turning that great idea into reality. Step ONE: Download the Forest Lodge Public School P&C Project Funding Proposal Form from http://forestlodgeschool.org.au/yourpandc/documents‐forms/ and the 2018 School Plan Report from https://forestlodg‐p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about‐our‐school/school‐planning‐and‐reporting.html Step TWO: Fill out the proposal document, making sure that your idea/project meets the needs of the school and aligns with the School Plan. Please be sure to submit your proposal by 12th November 2018 to either [email protected] or to the Principal. Step THREE: Attend the Annual P&C Budget Planning Meeting on the 19th November. This night will be a social evening where all parents, carers and teachers are invited to review funding applications for the coming year. The meeting will be held at 7pm in the classroom next to the Foss St gate. Key Dates: 12 November ‐ Project Proposal Forms due to be returned 19 November ‐ P&C Annual Budget Planning Meeting 7pm at the school George Grose P&C Vice President
Halloween Disco Wrap‐Up
For the 2nd year Ben Southwell from Cobden & Hayson Annandale sponsored the Halloween Disco. They have been wonderful supporters of the school and donated over $22K this year. They have pledged a donation for next year. An enormous thank you to Dan and his team at FLASCA who really amped up the “Haunted House”. From flying lessons to food trucks we’re up for ideas to make it event bigger and better in 2019 so give us your feedback…. We hope you enjoy the event photos over the page. Scary! The Parents’ Learning Support Group
Halloween Disco!
Sponsored by
Any questions about the FLPS Band program? Send an email to: [email protected]
NSW Police Band visit to our school In Week 1 this term, the school was treated to a wonderful concert by the NSW Police Band.
Then our Stage Band had the fantastic opportunity to participate in a workshop with the Police Band. The workshop was a great experience for the Stage Band, with the police musicians sitting in with the kids and working together to make great music.
The FLPS Stage Band, and the NSW Police musicians working together
Training Band workshop that wasn’t… Sadly the Training Band workshop planned at Rozelle Public School this term was cancelled at very late notice. A real shame for everyone, but unfortunately something that was out of our control.
End of year Flodge Pizza Night! The Music Committee would like to invite all FLPS families to the end of year Flodge Pizza night.
This will be a social evening so there are no bands or performances to organise. Kids are welcome. Ticket prices include pizza and salad, which are generously donated by the Forest Lodge Hotel. Many thanks to the Forest Lodge Hotel for the continued support of the FLPS Music Programme.
When: Wednesday 28th November 2018 from 6pm Where: Forest Lodge Hotel, 117 Arundel Street, Forest Lodge 2037. Tickets: $30 per family (+ booking fee) available at https://www.stickytickets.com.au/78597 Sales close Sunday 25th November 2018 unless sold out prior. Tickets will not be available on the day. We hope you can join us for this popular social evening and support the FLPS Music Programme and the Forest Lodge Hotel. FLPS Annual Music Evening Please put this date in your diary:
Wednesday 6 December 6.30pm
FLPS School Hall for our Annual Music Evening. Bands and ensembles (except Percussion ensemble) will perform, ribbons and awards will be presented, and Christmas carols will feature - to get us all in the festive mood. And the big highlight will be a megaband performance! We look forward to seeing you at this evening to celebrate the end of a fabulous, music-filled year for our students.
Early Stage 1 News - Term 4 2018 Kindergarten classes are looking forward to another busy term! There will be many exciting activities including the Mini Fete run by Stage 3, Kindergarten Drama Workshop – Dinosaurs, Recognition Day, FLODGE Factor Talent Quest and an end of year picnic at Jubilee Park. Sport: Yoga (run by Life Skills Group) has started and will be held on Thursdays (KP and KF). Please ensure that your child is wearing appropriate clothing on this day. The students learn a range of relaxation and yoga positions through games. Students will also be learning AFL skills on Wednesdays up until Week 4. History : Students will investigate different perspectives in history. We hope to invite some grandparents in to share their childhood experiences. Geography We will continue to explore places of significance such as local parks and the school playground with a focus on students creating pictorial maps. Science: (Primary Connections)
- Our science unit this term is On the Move. Students will be provided with hands on shared experiences of things that move in the classroom, in the school grounds and outside the school grounds.
The Home Reading Program continues to operate in Term 4 and we appreciate our dedicated parent helpers. The success of our Home Reading Program relies on parent helpers and we encourage any parents who would be able to volunteer their time between 9am and 10am to contact their classroom teacher to arrange a day. Please continue reading to your child as frequently as possible. It has huge benefits. Reports: Reports will be sent home on Friday of Week 9. We look forward to another productive term! Kind regards Ms Plummer-Knight and Ms Clifford
Stage 1 News (Years 1 and 2) Term 4 2018
Welcome back to school for our fourth and final term of the year. We have a very busy term ahead with Yoga, AFL, recorder lessons, Swim School, Mini-Fete and more. Swim School (Year 2): All Year Two students will be participating in swimming lessons in Weeks five and six. Further information will be sent home soon. Yoga: Yoga will commence on Thursdays/Fridays, weeks one to nine. Shorts or leggings work better than dresses. Children focus on yoga poses as well as mindfulness. Please ensure you have signed the purple note. Recorder Lessons: Students participate in recorder lessons with Ms Ellyard on Wednesdays. Students who own their own recorders need to remember to bring them daily for class practice. Geography/ Science: Our Geography focus has been linked with Science and Technology for Term Four and it is called How Spaces are Organised. This unit focuses on features of places and city planning, and will be integrated with Bee Bot Technology. Sport: On Wednesdays during weeks 1-4 they will do AFL skills workshops as well as weekly class sport. We will also participate in Jump Rope for Heart as a whole school. Homework: Your child would have brought home copies of the Weekly News Topics. Please don’t hesitate to contact your class teacher if you have any questions. The home reading program will continue in Term Four. Please ensure your child reads every day and returns their reader the following day. Parent volunteers to listen to students read in class are always appreciated. Reports: Student reports will be sent home on Friday of Week 9 (14th December). We look forward to another productive term! Kind regards Stage 1 Teachers
Stage 2 News This term Stage 2 students are building on the knowledge, skills and understandings from our Term 3 topics. In Term 3 we built up our knowledge and understanding of the suburb of Glebe and the N.S.W. town of Gulargambone. As part of our historical and geographical studies, we are examining the climate, the population demographics of both areas and the lifestyles of people living in the two locations. We will also be comparing the locations, looking at what has changed and what has stayed the same. This will form part of our focus on persuasive writing, building up our ability to write on a topic using persuasive language and arguments and evidence to support our ideas on topics such as “Glebe has experienced very little change”. Our classes are completing an in-depth study of the Jackie French novel “Walking the Boundaries”, allowing us to look at different times, environments and language as well as respond creatively and critically to a novel. In Mathematics, we are having a detailed focus on:
• the connection between fractions and decimals • addition and subtraction with money and decimals • division and multiplication • measuring time and understanding timetables • types of angles • understanding and interpreting maps and grids
In Science we continuing our unit “Smooth Moves”, looking at various forces including gravity and friction. In Visual Arts, we are challenging the students to create a mural design as part of a fictitious council proposal. After examining the many and varied murals Gulargambone features, students will be asked to design a mural depicting the many and changing faces of Glebe. This will form part of an exhibition and student voted competition later in the term. We are also continuing and completing our “Healthy Nutrition” unit on healthy eating and the importance of drinking water. We have commenced our AFL and Yoga sessions and are enjoying building upon our skills in both sports. Our Year 4 students will soon be heading off to camp and we hope they have a great time. Some selected Year 3 students will soon be going to swim school. We are looking forward to a fantastic Term 4 and hope to see you at different events throughout the term. Ms Dwyer, Mrs Everitt, and Mrs Fergusson
Stage 3 News Term 4
DAYS TO REMEMBER
MINI FETE 6th November
CAMP 14th - 16th November
STUDENT LEADER ELECTIONS
Posters Go up 12th November
Election Day 26th November
YR 6 BIG DAY OUT 10th December
Yr 6 Farewell Dinner and Disco 14th December
ENGLISH This term in English, we will explore the ways in which
texts can have multiple purposes. Stage 3 will learn
about the language features required to inform and
persuade an audience. We are learning about the
conventions and structure of a film review and we will
construct our own film reviews after watching Pixar
short films.
Later in the term, Stage 3 will also work
collaboratively to create advertisements (posters and
radio/tv advertisements), a persuasive speech and a
recipe related to their chosen menu submission to
the Masterchef competition.
PDHPE This term stage 3 are investigating the importance of
healthy attitudes in their physical and mental health.
We are investigating the key questions:
● What contributes to a healthy lifestyle?
● How can I be responsible for maintaining my
own healthy choices?
Years 5 and 6 will be learning the skills of AFL on
Wednesdays in weeks 1-4 and Yoga will be held on
Thursdays throughout the term. We will be focussing
on improving balance, posture and flexibility as well
as increasing concentration and learning relaxation
and mindfulness techniques.
MATHS This term in Maths we will be continuing to learn
about fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as
12 and 24 hour time, 3D objects and position.
HISTORY This term in history students will describe and explain
the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia in
the 20th Century. We will examine Australian human
rights, past and present, including the status and
rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
and children. Stage 3 will explain how Australian
society has changed throughout the 20th Century for
these groups and investigate the significance of the
Mabo Decision and the Stolen Generation.
SCIENCE In science we are continuing to learn about circuits.
Through investigating batteries, light bulbs, switches,
conductors and insulators we will learn about how
circuits and battery operated devices work. Stage 3
students will also design and create a model that
contains a working circuit.
MINI FETE We are underway with the planning and preparations
for the Annual Mini Fete, a highlight of our calendar.
Check out the posters in the school hall windows to
see what is being offered this year. Money raised
goes towards the Year 6 gift to the school and their
special celebrations at the end of the year. We also
donate a percentage to a charity chosen by Stage 3.
Student Leader Elections Student Leader elections for 2018 are coming up.
Year 5 students who wish to be in the running should
be thinking about creating their election speeches
and designing their posters. Posters go up for the
Student Leader elections on Monday 12th November
and the Election Day is the Monday 26th November.
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