Farewell Mrs Young – Happy retirement!

There once was a lady named Ann

who kept Forest Primary going to plan

Scones, slices and fabulous eats

Bills, invoices and chasing receipts

Now puzzling and travelling cause she can.

Now, Mrs Young the office will never be the same without your smiling face and you will always be a part of our Forest Primary family. Thank you for everything you have given to this school, and we wish you well as you enter the next chapter of your life.

Communication of Learning - Parent Teacher Week 8

This term, we will share our evidence of learning and SARIS ratings with families at a parent/teacher meeting during Week 8. We know that sharing learning progress more regularly supports the development of strong partnerships and helps families feel connected to their child’s learning.

Evidence of learning is defined as a work sample or observation and its associated feedback. The feedback is connected to the success criteria (aligned to the achievement standards or learning plan goals) and includes what’s been achieved and the next step/s in learning.

Evidence of learning is an ongoing and integral part of quality teaching. It may address one or more learning areas.

You will be provided with Mathematics, English and Science Evidences of learning which is a ‘snapshot’ or one piece of evidence that has been collected with feedback provided.

We have decided to share these evidence of learning and SARIS ratings with families who attend parent teacher.  We will post uncollected Evidences of learning and SARIS reports in Week 10.   It is important that you make an appointment to attend parent teacher meetings so that you receive your child’s report and have an opportunity to discuss your child’s education.

CHSSSA – Cross Country

Well done to those who represented our school and Cluster at the Cross Country held in Ulverstone. We are so proud of all of you!

Congratulations to Ari Korpershoek who placed first in his age group. Well done, Ari!

Forest Primary School Information Evening

Please come along and hear from our staff guest speakers and student’s representatives. Please RSVP to the school office as we will be providing a light supper.  We look forward to sharing ‘what happens’ at Forest Primary School with our community.

 Thank you,Megan Hills 

There are lots of things you can do to set your child up for success:
Make sure your child goes to school, every day.
Going to school every day gives your child every chance to learn and grow, and connect with their mates and teachers. It’s where bright futures start and where they’ll benefit the most.
Get them excited for school
If you show a positive attitude and excitement towards school, your child will pick up on that. The most common thing we hear from students, of all ages, is that school is where they can:
» spend time with their friends and teachers
» create new and fun experiences
» find their interests
» learn new things
» open up their options – for whatever future they want (whether that’s their dream job or to travel around the world).
Share these positives with your child. Talk to your child about school. Open up a conversation with your child about what’s happening at school. It will help you to better support their interests and confidence in learning. If you show an interest in school, they’ll know that getting an education is important and valued.
Celebrate the milestones
Big and small! Celebrate milestones such as making it through the first day or week of school. And remember: all milestones look different. If it’s a big achievement for your child, it’s important to recognise it.
Set up a time to talk to your child’s teacher or principal if you’re struggling to get your child to school, help is available. Please talk to us at school about your situation. We’ll support you, in whatever way we can.
Know when to seek help
There is no weakness in admitting you need help. If your child has completely disengaged with school, and not attending at all, there is support to help you. In the first instance, talk to us at school. For more helpful tips, please check out the Anything can happen website.

Kindergarten News: Nursery Rhymes and Sky-Inspired Wonder

This term in Kindergarten, we have been on a magical journey of learning through our Nursery Rhyme and Inquiry focus. Our two featured rhymes — ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ and ‘Hey Diddle Diddle’ — sparked our curiosity and inspired deep thinking as we explored the world above us and what we can see in the sky.

We began by enjoying rhyme-based read-alouds and rich storytelling experiences, including the much-loved book "How to Catch a Star" by Oliver Jeffers. This story captured the children’s imaginations and led us to wonder:

• “What do we see when we look up at the sky?”
• “Why can we see the moon and stars at night but not during the day?”
• “Where do stars go during the day?”
• “How do stars get into the sky?”
• “What are stars made of?”

These questions guided our inquiry and helped the children become little scientists, artists, and storytellers all at once.

Through hands-on learning and investigations, we discovered that stars are made up of dust and gases, and that some stars can be hot while others can be cold. We were fascinated by how stars shine and how far away they are. These discoveries came to life through a range of creative and sensory learning experiences.

As part of our art and literacy connection, the children created their own Starry Night artworks using salt and watercolours. They also explored oral language by sharing their wishes, completing the sentence:

“If I could make one wish, I would wish for…”

Their responses were thoughtful, imaginative, and full of heart.

We also looked at the work of Vincent van Gogh and studied his famous painting The Starry Night. Inspired by his swirling skies and glowing stars, we created our own versions of this masterpiece. We even repurposed old CDs to create colourful, swirling galaxies filled with sparkle and imagination.

A Magical Real-Life Sky Moment

We were incredibly lucky to witness something very special in our skies recently — the amazing Aurora Australis! After noticing the beautiful colours in the sky across Tasmania, we discussed what we saw and how the Aurora made us feel. We then enjoyed the story Aurora: A Tale of the Northern Lights which inspired rich conversations and wonder. Following this, the children created their own Aurora artworks using chalk pastels, blending soft colours to recreate the glowing lights dancing across the night sky.

Creating Our Own Moon

In continuing our sky-inspired inquiry, the children began working together to create their very own moon! Using paper mâché techniques, they collaborated to layer, glue, and shape the surface of their moon. This shared project sparked conversations about the moon’s texture, size, and how it appears in the sky. It has been a wonderful way for the children to connect their creativity with their growing scientific knowledge.

Learning Highlights This Term:

• Oral Language Development: Sharing thoughts and ideas, making predictions, exploring vocabulary through storytelling and discussion.
• Concepts of Print & Literacy: Engaging with nursery rhymes and picture books, developing rhyme awareness and comprehension.
• Art and Design: Exploring colour, line, and texture through process art inspired by The Starry Night, the Aurora, and our own moon and galaxy creations.
• Science Inquiry: Learning about stars and moons — what they’re made of, how they shine, and how we see them in the sky.
• Creative Thinking & Expression: Imagining wishes, creating galaxies, interpreting the night sky in expressive ways.
• Collaborative Learning: Working together to build a moon using paper mâché, developing teamwork, patience, and problem-solving.
• Fine Motor Development: Painting, drawing, gluing, blending pastels, and manipulating paper mâché materials.

This term has been filled with wonder, creativity, and deep curiosity. The children have looked to the sky with awe and imagination, and we are so proud of how they have expressed their learning in so many different ways. We can’t wait to continue exploring their big questions and brilliant ideas.

Kellie, Rhiannon, Kali, Melinda

3/4 Ollington

Term 2 has been full of energy, excitement, and epic learning adventures! With minds switched on and pencils at the ready, we’ve been diving into all sorts of cool stuff—and having a blast along the way!

 Powerful Persuaders in Literacy

Watch out, world—there’s a bunch of budding opinion writers in 3/4 Ollington! We’ve been learning how to use persuasive techniques make our writing POP and persuade the readers. From convincing us why school uniforms should or should not be compulsory, why koalas are or are not the best animal on earth and which football team will win the 2025 AFL Grand final, these kids are passionate and persuasive!

Multiplication strategies and area and perimeter in Maths

We’ve been multiplying like maths magicians! Using arrays, equal groups, repeated addition, and clever strategies, we’re cracking multiplication wide open. On top of that, we’ve been exploring area and perimeter— Designing chocolate boxes to fit out arrays, and measuring out our initials. 

Community Through the Years in HASS

We’ve been digging into the past and future and exploring how our local area has transformed. From photographs to storytelling, the kids have been fascinated by the people, places, and events that shape our world today.

 Matter Matters in Science

Solid, liquid, or gas? We’ve been hands-on with our States of Matter unit, observing how materials change when they’re heated, cooled, squashed or stretched! we've been exploding, melting, and heating materials through exciting experiment. It’s science with a splash of excitement—and a dash of curiosity!

 Social & Emotional Superstars

This term, we’ve been focusing on friendships, big feelings, and how to be kind and confident classmates. Our morning check-ins and class yarning circles are full of empathy, fantastic listening skills and good vibes. 

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Free government funded autism workshop - Burnie

Positive Partnerships are running a FREE government funded autism workshop for parents/carers in Burnie on Tuesday 24th June, 2025.

This workshop is for parents, unpaid carers, grandparents, and kinship carers to learn about autism and ways to strengthen the partnership between home and school. (Please note: your child does not need a formal diagnosis for you to attend).

Dates: Tuesday 24th June, 2025

Time: 9.15am - 3pm

Location:        University of Tasmania- Room 156

4-8 Bass Highway

Burnie, Tasmania, 7320

The workshop will cover the following topics:

• Diversity of autism
• Understanding sensory processing
• Working together.

Free morning tea and lunch will be provided.

For more information and to register, please visit https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/workshop/?eventtemplate=137-1-day-parent-carer-workshop-tas&event=2055