School Counsellor
The school counsellor visits the school 5 days per fortnight and is available to provide counselling support, assess student learning and behaviour, and assist teachers and parents with strategies to address a student's needs in the school setting. Please contact your child's teacher if you would like a referral.
School Values
At Forestville Public School we have a strong set of values. These values are integrated into all aspects of our school and our wider community and are underpinned by the SAGE framework which refers to:
Students
Aim High
Give it a go
Encourage other
School Song
At Forestville we give it a go,
We aim high, cause we all know,
Encouraging each other, together we grow,
At Forestville we give it a go.
We play amongst the tall gum trees,
On the land of the Garigal,
Children in the great outdoors
Underneath the wide blue sky,
Sporting spirit makes us strong
Dance and music fill our souls
Happy faces fill our school
Cause whether we're big or small…..
At Forestville we give it a go,
We aim high, cause we all know,
Encouraging each other, together we grow,
At Forestville we give it a go.
We play in peace and harmony
Stand for loyalty and truth
We care for one another
In this place where we belong
Friends and teachers work together
We're learning everyday
Striving boldly to our future
Together we all say….
At Forestville we give it a go,
We aim high, cause we all know,
Encouraging each other, together we grow,
At Forestville we give it a go.
At Forestville we give it a go,
We aim high, cause we all know,
Encouraging each other, together we grow,
At Forestville we give it a go.
School Bytes
School Bytes is a simple and efficient way of handling permission notes, payments and communications. Families can easily see their accounts, sign notes and pay online through the Parent Portal.
To create your Parent Portal account - visit School Bytes
You can then access your School Bytes account in two ways:
- The School Bytes Parent App
- download via App Store or Google Play
- The School Bytes Parent Portal - click here
Helpful user guides cover everything you need to know about School Bytes and your parent portal.
School Tours
For information on our upcoming school tours please see link: School Tours 2024
Please call the office to make a booking - 9452 5444
Sports Program
All students participate in sport skills lessons provided by specialist staff. This program incorporates gymnastics, athletics skills, fundamental movement skills, games and fitness. Forestville Public School participates in inter-school sport (PSSA) on Fridays for selected students from Years 3 – 6 for Summer and Winter sports. We are a part of the Warringah PSSA competition. Talented swimmers and athletes have the chance to develop further through participation in school, district and zone carnivals, with possible selection into state teams.
Strings
The Strings Program is a valued extra-curricular addition to our school’s music program and offers students the opportunity to learn a stringed instrument (violin, viola, cello or double bass) in a group setting.
Students can join Beginner Strings from Year 1 and move on to Junior Strings, Senior Strings and Chamber Strings as they progress and competency develops.
Students are required to have a weekly private tutor session in addition to rehearsals.
For more information about our Strings Program, including instrument demonstrations and performance videos, please visit our website: fpspandc.com.au/strings
Student Leadership
Student leadership is an important feature of school life. The school provides a range of leadership opportunities for students in areas such as library sport, band, dance, debating, Student Representative Council.
Students elect the student leadership team comprising of two School Captains, two School Vice Captains and four Prefects.
This group of Year 6 students represent the school at formal occasions and assemblies.
2024 Student Leadership Team
Captains
Evie M and Teddy M
Vice Captains
Chelsea M and Jasper M
Prefects
Marley H, Audrey F, Charlie B and Kevin Q.
Student Welfare
The Student Welfare Policy reflects culture, values, policy, procedures and educational programs that develop and promote the intellectual, physical, social, emotional well being of each child. Every teacher has the responsibility for the welfare of all students enrolled at the school. Student Welfare encompasses everything that the school community does to meet the personal and social needs of the students and enhance their well-being. It involves recognising, valuing and developing each student as a total and unique person in the context of society. Features of the policy include:
- Code of Behaviour
- School Rules
- Award System
- Child Protection Program
- Buddies Program
- Student Representative Council
- Peer Support Program
- Sun Smart Policy
- Student Leadership Policy
Sun Safety Program
Our school has a policy "No hat, sit in the shade".
Supervision of Children
Children are supervised at all play times and adequate protection and care are provided. Parents are requested to ensure that their children do not arrive at school before 8.30am and do not return to the school after they are dismissed at 3.00pm.
Term Account Payments
Term Account invoices can be paid via:
- The 'Make a Payment' tab on the homepage of this website.
- The School Bytes App, or
- In person at the school office (EFTPOS/Mastercard or Visa).
Uniforms
When students wear a school uniform, they feel included in our school community.
Students, teachers, parents and carers, as well as members of our local community helped develop our school uniform to make sure it:
- meets the requirements of occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation
- includes items that are affordable, comfortable and made from easy-care and easy-wear fabrics
- is appropriate for the full range of school activities
- is suitable for all body shapes.
Learn more about the NSW Department of Education’s School Uniform Policy.