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Forth Primary School

Locality: Forth, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6428 2282

Address: 45 Wilmot Road 7310 Forth, TAS, Australia

Website: education.tas.edu.au/forthprimary

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25.01.2022 This week is National Child Protection Week This years theme - Putting children first - encourages everyone to look at how they can prioritise children in... their lives, ensuring they grow up safe, happy and well. For info on how you can get involved and tips for how we can put children first visit www.napcan.org.au/national-child-protection-week/

25.01.2022 This information will also be in our week 2 newsletter.

24.01.2022 Last week we announced that the Student Assistance Scheme (STAS) was being changed. From next year, families with a Health Care Card (or equivalent) may now be ...eligible for STAS. This will replace the income thresholds that have been used. You can find out more about the changes on our website: http://ow.ly/WPbr50B6Ws2 Or email [email protected] or phone 1800 827 055 if you need more information.

24.01.2022 Important information regarding upcoming school tours and transition for our year 7 inductions for 2021! CLICK THE LINK TO SAVE YOUR SPOT! https://www.trybooking.com/BLKOI

24.01.2022 WIN a FREE full day with Robot Man at your school! (Tassie Schools only) Prize includes: 3 x 90 min Student Workshops (Up to 28 students per session - any age) ...AND 1 x 90 min Teacher Professional Learning (optional) How to enter Share this post with the name of your school in your post. Conditions -Schools can have as many entries as they like, but only one entry per Facebook individual. -Schools must be in Tasmania -Schools will choose date, but Workshops and PL must be on the same day and are subject to availability. -Workshop and PL must be used during Term 3 or 4, 2020. -only Facebook individuals, sharing this entire post, will be entered into the draw. -this competition is open to teachers, staff, parents and students of the nominated school Entries CLOSE Midnight Tuesday 21st July. Winner will be selected RANDOMLY via FACEBOOK LIVE on my Robot Man Facebook page on Wednesday 22nd July at 5 p.m. AEST. This hashtag will allow me to find your shared post, easily: #robotmaniscoolasbro Good luck! You can find me on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/robotmaniscool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robotmaniscool Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobotMa39531729 OR visit my web site: https://www.robotman.com.au Dont forget... when you share this post include the name of your school! I am based in Hobart, but no matter where you are in Tassie... youre not too far away. I love a good road trip.

23.01.2022 Next week is National eSmart Week! To participate, register your school or library and help promote cyber safety, digital literacy and positive online connectio...ns. This years theme is Connecting Safely, looking at all the good work which has come from remote learning, home schooling and lockdown. There will also be free webinars throughout the week for parents, students and teachers. For more info and to register visit www.esmart.org.au/events/national-esmart-week/

23.01.2022 Today is National Grandparent’s day in Australia. Thank you to all our grandparents!

22.01.2022 DELI STALL ITEMS FOR SALE Forth Primary School Association have some Deli Stall items for sale which are left over from our cancelled Fair. These are available for purchase at the school office foyer with items $3, $4 and $5 each. Please pay with cash or direct deposit.... Please sanitise when entering and use personal distancing.

22.01.2022 SATURDAY MORNING NETBALL CANCELLED - the weather has not been our friend this week, see you all next week

22.01.2022 THIS WEEK IS ASTHMA WEEK (1 - 7 SEPTEMBER) - our theme this year is TAKE A BREATHER Spring is the season where the weather warms, flowers begin to bloom and ...theres an overall sense of new beginning in the air. Yet we all know that 2020 has and continues to be, a big year for people with #asthma. So, as we spring into the season, take time this Asthma Week to take a breather. This Asthma Week is about YOU putting your health and wellbeing at the forefront, even for just a few minutes each day. To help you in this journey, each day over Asthma Week we will share with you some ideas and activities that might help you to take a break and help get your asthma well controlled. Weve created a Take a Breather Checklist that you can download and, keep handy! https://bit.ly/3gCGuFd #AsthmaWeek2020

22.01.2022 What if you change just one today? #DoDifferent #GrowingBrains

20.01.2022 Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day. This years theme #EldersOfTomorrow highlights the uniqueness and importance of the know...ledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and listening to children, the potential leaders of the future. https://bit.ly/3ftVsh3 See more

20.01.2022 Science Week TASMANIA 2020 is heading online this year! With a local theme of Science at Home, Tasmania will showcase our science to the rest of Australia, and ...the world, through online events, resources, and citizen science projects. Download your free copy of the Science at Home booklet featuring fun kitchen science, a science-themed beer tasting, the Set it Off Tasmanian sourdough experiment, cross stitching, swing dancing, fun with sustainability, and a big list of videos, resources, and live events you can get involved with. https://inspiringtas.org.au//National-Science-Week-Program See more

20.01.2022 Tomorrow is Walk Safely to School Day Remember, if you cant walk all the way, combine your trip to school with public transport, or park the car a good dis...tance away and walk the rest of the way. #ActiveKids #WalkToSchoolDay https://youtu.be/OwqxFyS93qI

19.01.2022 Wednesday 25 of November is a free fun day organised by our Student leaders. Wear your favourite hat or one that you have decorated! (Great poster Edwin!)

19.01.2022 School term dates and professional learning days have been finalised for 2021 and are available on our website: https://bit.ly/2021TermDates If you'd like a... handy visual, we also have a printable calendar version that you can download and print for the fridge: https://bit.ly/2021TermDatesPDF PLEASE NOTE: The end date for Term 1 has been changed so that school holidays start straight after Easter. This means students are less disrupted and won't return to school between Easter and when the Term 1 holidays were originally planned. #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation #TermDates

18.01.2022 Reminder!!! This Friday is a Professional Learning Day for K-10 schools (in the North of the state only) ahead of your Recreation Day holiday on Monday. Enjoy your long weekend!

15.01.2022 Just a few reminders to make sure we all keep safe and well.

15.01.2022 LiL Playgroup Recommences next week Friday 31st July. If you wish to attend and have not attended before please contact the school with your details and to be allocated a GROUP.

15.01.2022 Today we officially opened our new Kindergarten building. Thank you for attending Josh Willie.

15.01.2022 To all the Dads, Stepdads, Grandads, Pops, Carers and special others we hope you have a great day on Sunday !!!

14.01.2022 Today is Roald Dahl Story Day! Take some time to celebrate his stories together with fans the world over. Tell us your favourite using emojis in the comments b...elow. Well start: We dare you to take the How well do you know Roald Dahl stories quiz! https://www.roalddahl.com//how-well-do-you-know-roald-dahl

14.01.2022 Our annual Book Week dress up parade, hosted by our Student Leaders, is on Wednesday 21st Oct. Students are invited to dress up as their favourite book character or to the 2020 book week theme. Due to current Covid restrictions parents are unable to attend. Photos will be in the newsletter.

14.01.2022 Our Early Childhood educators are a dedicated and professional team at our school - Sonya OToole , Jo Moon, Alicia Page, Gen Andrews and Jackie Johnstone! Thank you ladies for everything you do

14.01.2022 School holidays have started and the weather is....pretty dull. Its a good time to settle into a comfy chair and go for a virtual tour of the Tasmanian Museum ...and Art Gallery. TMAG runs a pre-school program called Eye Spy. Join in the educational fun as the presenters explore the museum at: https://www.facebook.com/tasmuseum/playlist/2619473181658098/ #MuseumFromHome

13.01.2022 TRAFFIC FLOW - Forth Main Road - From 18/9/20 Works will be undertaken on Forth Main Road, impacting on the traffic flow over the Forth Bridge at different times during the day between 7.30am and 4.30pm commencing THIS FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER. Traffic flow on the bridge will be temporarily reduced to a single lane over this time.

12.01.2022 Jeremy Rockliff Minister of Education and Training thank you for your kind words and for unveiling the commemorative plaque at our official Kinder opening.

12.01.2022 This Friday marks the end of the Premiers Reading Challenge for 2020. If you have any completed reading records can they please be given to Mrs Bonney by Friday there are still 3 days to get reading logs completed

11.01.2022 Grade 7 transition to Ulverstone Secondary College information. Grade 7 2021 prospective students and parents, please enjoy a brief introduction to our grade 7 leadership team for next year. We have distributed forms to gain parent contact details especially mobile phone numbers to enable us to send links to future information videos straight to your phone. Information regarding school tours will be announce over the coming weeks. Feel free to contact the school for further information. Grade 7 Team USC 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ommoK4BPbY&feature=youtu.be

10.01.2022 The Student Assistance Scheme (otherwise known as STAS) is changing in 2021. If you are a current concession card holder (Centrelink Health Care Card, Low Inco...me Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession card, or a Department of Veterans Affairs Pensioner Concession Card) you can apply using the form below: https://stasonlinesubmission.education.tas.gov.au/ You will receive a letter confirming the outcome of your application approximately 14 days after it is submitted. If you need access to a hard copy form, please contact your school, email: [email protected] or phone 1800 827 055. Please note: if you are already receiving assistance, you don’t need to apply again.

09.01.2022 Well done to our Cross Country team!

08.01.2022 Today marks the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War Two. Minister for Veterans Affairs the Hon. Guy Barnett MP invites us to take a moment to remeber our ...fellow Tasmanians who provided supplies for the war effort, those that served in our Forces, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lest We Forget. See more

08.01.2022 Grade 3,4,5 & 6 girls remember to wear your sports shoes on Monday!

07.01.2022 Grade 6 students and Student Leaders hosted a respectful Remembrance Day Service for our whole school today. ‘Lest we forget.’

06.01.2022 Normally based in Ulverstone, Tasmania, TastroFest is now online with their 2020 Explorers Edition! Anyone around the world can now enjoy this unique astronomy... festival right from your home computer, smart TV or mobile. Enjoy night sky tours, bedtime stories, astrophotography, behind-the-scenes tours of some of Tasmanias most mysterious spots, and more! There are tons of videos for you to discover. https://www.tastrofest.com #scienceweek #space #tastrofest

06.01.2022 Calling all Young Writers. Our volunteers and staff would like you to keep up your amazing writing over this break. Each fortnight Fay will be providing you wit...h a topic. When your story is done, please email it to us at the Devonport Library - [email protected]. If you are one of our current young writers we can then paste it in your books which are all safely stored here. See more

06.01.2022 Hello everyone, We hope you have had some time to stop and enjoy the wonderful weather! Just a reminder that tomorrow, Monday 20th July, is a Professional Learning Day for staff. Therefore students do not start term 3 until Tuesday 21st. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday.

05.01.2022 It’s World Teachers’ Day A day to celebrate and say thank you to our teachers. Teachers (with support from parents and carers) have ensured education c...ontinues across the country this year, despite the challenges of COVID-19. It’s reinforced the significant role teachers play in the lives of children and students, their families and communities. Take the time to thank your teachers in the comments below #teachersday #thankteachers #brightfuture

05.01.2022 Wishing our Year 11 and 12 students all the best as they start their final exams today. Look after yourselves, stay healthy, and do your best. #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation

04.01.2022 We don't need to tell you how crazy this year has been. You’ll notice that celebrations and activities usually occurring at this time of year will be done diff...erently. Including remembering our COVID-safe behaviours and following Public Health advice. Celebrations and activities will look different from school to school based on its size and the facilities they have available. But please remember the most important thing is keeping each other safe. Whatever your school has planned, please support them as they try to hold these special celebrations safely. #LearnersFirst #TasGovEducation

03.01.2022 The 2020 Review of the Disability Standards for Education questionnaire is now open. Were looking for the views and ideas of current, former and prospective s...tudents with disability, their families and carers, advocates, educators and other members of the public. Go to the Consultation Hub to have your say on the 2020 Review: www.disabilitystandardsreview.education.gov.au

03.01.2022 Forth Primary Staff and students sincerely thank Laureen Steers, Larnie Gale, Deb Walton, Rachael Watt and Colleen Dewar for everything they do in our school and for our students. An amazing group of dedicated semi-professionals working alongside class teachers to assist in improving learning outcomes and helping our students achieve, to be the best they can be!

03.01.2022 The Shorebirds Competition 2020 is now open! All primary students in Years 3 to 6 across Australia are invited to enter. Students can do this from home and win ...great prizes. Enter the competition by learning about threats to shorebirds and their habitats and creating a public awareness poster for a threatened shorebird in Australia. More information: https://www.ansto.gov.au//comp/shorebirds-competition-2020 See more

01.01.2022 Well done team!!