20 August 09
Contact our school
Kauri Place Forest Lake Qld 4078
Ph: (07) 3714 1222
Fax: (07) 3714 1200
OSHC: (07) 3714 1253
Email: the.principal@
forelakess.eq.edu.au
Web: www.forelakess.eq.edu.au
 Prep: Reef Experience
Thursday 20th August
Premier Reading Challenge
Concludes Friday 21st
August
Car Boot Sale and Shop
Local Expo
Saturday 22nd August
9.00am-12.00noon
Year 6 & 7 interschool sport
28th August – 13th November
Payment due Monday 24th
August
Year 4 Walk to The Lake
Tuesday 25th August
4B, 4C and 4D
National Cross Country
Friday 28th – Monday 31st
August
Good luck Lachlan Cook!
Regional Track & Field
Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd
September
Good luck to our
competitors: Lachlan Cook,
Kurt Enkera, Lachlan
Baynes, Aldrinna Tuala,
Mitchell Kuner, Ava Cross,
Tylah Rongo and Balraj
Singh
Year 7 – all camp money is
due
Friday September 4th
School Musical
“Jungle Book” &
Junior Choir Performance
Tuesday September 8 &
Wednesday September 9
7.00pm
Ticket Bookings open 14
August
School Musical 2009
We’re just 3 weeks away from the performance of our 2009 school musical, “The Jungle Book
Kids”. Our cast of 85 year 5-7 students have been busily rehearsing with our staff production
team and are looking forward to their two evening performances on Tuesday Sept 8 and
Wednesday Sept 9. The musical features all the great Disney tunes and characters from the
original movie that we’ve all seen. A special feature will be a guest performance by the Junior Choir
on both nights. Tickets for reserved seats are now on sale at the school office.
Come along and support our school and students and of course enjoy a great night of family
entertainment.
2010 School Planning
In the last newsletter, I requested that families write to me jfara2@eq.edu.au
if they have any factors regarding their child’s 2010 class placement that we should consider
when we undertake the 2010 class placement process early in Term 4 2009. The deadline for
receipt of these requests is Friday Sept 11 2009.
In addition to this request we would be greatly appreciative if all school families could complete
and return a 2010 Enrolment Pro-forma that is being sent home to all families this week . The
information from this identifies families who are leaving (or possibly leaving) Forest Lake State
School in 2010 which is vital in our planning process.
Our school office staff receive constant enrolment requests from families living outside of our
student catchment zone. If you are in contact with prospective new school families please advise
them that a map of our school enrolment boundary is accessible on our school website at the
following link: www.forelakess.eq.edu.au/ourschool_enrolzone.htm
Well Done 3A
Next time you’re in the main foyer of the school office take a look at the great work of Class 3A on
display. It’s truly a credit to the students and their dedicated teacher Ms Janet Clark. Of particular
 interest are photos of their “Raincoat Challenge” design technology task. This particular activity is
indicative of the new approaches to science and technology learning which focus on the use of
concrete materials, construction and application to real life situations. It starts with exploratory
learning in prep and continues through all our year levels. By years 6&7 most student presentation
work is digitally produced. We’ve come a long way from the days of sticking pictures and
information on rolled-out sheets of cardboard!
Active School Travel Program
Our Active School Travel Program goes from strength to strength. As well as our “Walking
Wheeling Wednesday” activity we are presently engaging guest presenters to talk to all year levels
about very important aspects of road, bike, pedestrian and bus safety. This week the RACQ have
been conducting their “Streets Ahead Program” to all classes
(free of charge to us).
With regards
John Faragher
Principal
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. William James
Congratulations to the following students who received an award on assembly:
Year 2: Lachlan Crompton, Tayla Muriwai, Leore Ben Moha, Sean Powell, Lara Skinner, Sophia
Rolley, Maddy Carmichael, Patrick Byrnes and Tamy Samadi.
TALKING TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT DRUGS – TIPS FOR PARENTS.
When it comes to talking about drugs young people will appreciate your advice and look to you for
your views, but they will expect you to be informed, up front and honest, and, if you show you are
listening to them, they are more likely to listen to you.
Here are 10 ways to encourage young people to talk about drugs with you.
Be part of their lives
Make sure that you make time for your children. Take an interest in their interests and establish a
routine for doing things together. Don’t be afraid to ask where your teenagers are going and who
they will be with. Spending time together as a family is important. For example, try to talk and eat
together every day and find other opportunities to enjoy time together as a family.
Listen to them
By showing a willingness to listen will help your children to feel more comfortable about listening to
you. Ask for their input about family decisions to demonstrate that you value their opinions. Try not
to interrupt or react in a way that will stop further discussion. Encourage them to feel comfortable
about telling you their problems.
Be a role model
When it comes to drugs, there is no such thing as “Do as I say, not as I do”. If you take illicit drugs,
you can’t expect your child to take your advice. Don’t underestimate the influence your behaviour
can have on your children, particularly any use of tobacco or misuse of alcohol and medications.
Be honest
It is important to be informed but don’t pretend to know everything. Be prepared to say “I don’t
know but I will try and find out”. Be honest and clear about where you stand so that your children
will find it easier to be honest with you.
Pick your moment
Choose the right time to discuss the topic by looking for natural opportunities as they arise. This
might be watching TV, when talking about someone at school or in response to something that was
similarly difficult to talk about.
Be calm
Being calm and rational is also important and don’t overreact. You should keep the lines of
communication open and don’t ridicule or lecture. Remember that getting angry will just close the
door on further discussion.
Avoid conflict
It is difficult to solve a problem when there is conflict. Try to see their point of view and encourage
them to understand yours. If a confrontation develops, stop the conversation and return to it as
soon as both of you are calmer.
Keep on talking
Once you’ve had a discussion, it’s important to have another. Ensure that you are always willing to
speak to your children about drugs and start early.
Set clear boundaries
Most young people expect and appreciate some ground rules. Allowing them to take part in setting
the rules encourages them to take more responsibility for sticking to them. Once you have rules,
enforce them and ensure young people know of the consequences of breaking them. Find and
agree to ways young people can act should they find themselves in a situation that exposes them
to drugs. For example, let them know that you will always collect them if they need you to, even if it
is late at night. However, make it absolutely clear that you would rather they didn’t put themselves
in a situation where they are likely to be exposed to illicit drugs.
Focus on the positive
Reward your children’s good behaviour and emphasise those things they do well. Encourage them
to feel good about themselves and let them know that they deserve respect.
All good wishes.
Debra Mainwaring-Betts
Guidance Officer & Educational Psychologist
 Some of last term’s helpers have now found paid employment and so the tuckshop is desperately
in need of new helpers as can be seen from the roster below.
If you can offer just 1 – 2 hours any morning to help us through 1st break it would be appreciated.
Pop into the tuckshop any time & see me so we can get you started.
Thank You
Ruth Ross
CAR BOOT SALE/SHOP LOCAL EXPO
This Saturday August 22nd is our Car Boot Sale/Shop Local Expo. We still have places
available at our car boot sale and shop local expo – why not book a site now! It’s only $15 per spot
and you’ll make some handy cash. We have a free Jumping Castle for the kids and plenty of
prizes to give away – it will be a great fun day. There will be plenty of bargains to be had, plus
Bacon & Egg Muffins and much more. Come along and support your school.
Saturday 8am – 12noon. To book a place please email Margie: jandmnightingale@bigpond.com
or phone Felicity Mob: 0409625980. We desperately need more volunteers – are you available to
help? If so please email Margie as above or phone Felicity.
CHOCOLATE DRIVE
We still have $3000 worth of outstanding chocolate money. Thank you to everyone who sold a box
of chocolates and returned their money. If you have not yet done so, please return payment
a.s.a.p.
Monday
24th August
Cindy Martin, Stephanie
Wise
Tuesday
25th August
Lynsay Cumpstay, HELP
PLEASE!!
Wednesday
26th August
HELP PLEASE!!
HELP PLEASE!!
Thursday
27th August
Uo Brown, HELP
PLEASE!!
Friday
28th August
Sylvia Pitcher, Penni
Devenish,
Deb Donderwicz,
Shannon Graham
Monday
31st August
Tracey Blackburn, HELP
PLEASE!!
Tuesday
1st September
Rosie Pene, HELP
PLEASE!!
Wednesday
2nd September
HELP PLEASE!!
HELP PLEASE!!
Thursday
3rd September
Amanda Carlton, HELP
PLEASE!!
Friday
4th September
Sylvia Pitcher, Penni
Devenish, Deb
Donderwicz, Shannon
Graham
 All outstanding chocolate money is due back now. Ensure your child’s name and class are
clearly marked and place in a snaplock bag (these are available at the tuckshop) and place the
money into the lock box at the tuckshop.
LIP BALM DRIVE
We still have lip balm available – there are order forms at the office and tuckshop. They cost $3.50
each or $3.25 each for orders of 4 or more. Help to keep chapped lips at bay and support your
school at the same time. The lip balm contains 30+ sunscreen and is water resistant for 4 hours.
DISCO
Our next P&C Disco will be held Fri Sept 11. Please be on the lookout for helper request forms –
these should get to you next week. We can only hold these events with your support.
The uniform shop is open Monday and Fridays 8.45am to 10.45am.
Large range of 2nd
Hand Items available.
If you cannot make it into the shop you can order by credit card over the phone and I will deliver
the items to your child’s classroom. If you are phoning through an order could you please phone
after 10am, as it is very busy first thing in the morning. (Phone 3714-1256)
Lay-by, EFTPOS and credit card facilities available.
Yvonne
Calling past students and staff of Pallara State School.
Pallara State School, at 282 Ritchie Road Pallara, was officially opened on August 24th 1959, and
to commemorate this momentous occasion the school will be hosting a fun-filled day on August 29
from 11am until 4pm.
There will be class performances from the current students of the school, along with a performance
from the school choir.
Plenty of food will be on offer to tempt the tastebuds, and market stalls to browse through. Along
with all of this there will be rides to keep the children entertained, and demonstrations from wildlife
group, “Geckoes” and Monika’s Dance Studio. Support to date, from local business and community
groups have been greatly appreciated.
Your attendance is welcomed, so please help the school celebrate its 50th Anniversary on August
29, 2009. If you would like to contribute to the celebrations you can also register your interest by
contacting Pallara State School on 3723 6333 or admin@pallarass.eq.edu.au
Free school holiday resilience program
Does your child frequently experience feelings of worry
or sadness? Does your child struggle to manage their
emotions? Does your child have difficulty making
friends?
Would you like your child to learn strategies to cope with
stress and daily challenges, make friends, and to be
happier and more confident?
What: School holiday resilience programs – Professor Paula Barrett’s Fun Friends (4 to 7 year
olds) and FRIENDS for Life (7 to 11 year olds). Small group setting with highly qualified facilitator.
When: Between 21st September and 2nd October, Monday to Friday. Fun Friends: 10:30 -
12:00pm; FRIENDS for Life: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Who: The Pathways to Resilience Trust will deliver the program
Where: Pathways Health and Research Centre, West End, Brisbane (close to South Bank and
Cultural Centre)
Cost: Free of charge for children in families experiencing financial hardship, as well as children
from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds (including indigenous heritage).
 Places strictly limited! Please contact Jasmine for more information on (07) 3844 5844 or
CENTENARY LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE
Jaguars Australian Football Club, Wongaburra Street, Jindalee
(next to Jindalee State School).
One meeting each week: Friday evening (6.00 - 9.00 pm, under lights).
First meeting Friday 4th September
6.00 - 9.00 pm.
Friday 21st and 28th August,
6.00 - 8.00 pm, at the club ground
(Jaguars A.F.C.) or any competition meeting thereafter at the club ground.
One child $125.00; 2 children $115.00 each; 3 children $105.00 each; 4 children or more
or U6 $95.00 each, plus refundable parent participation deposit ($60.00 per family);
Fee includes carnival nomination fees (Regional Relay & Regional Championships).
Uniforms are extra (approx. $35 for compulsory shirt and $25 for girls bike pants).
Louie Todorovski (a/h 3376 0605) or Marlene Worthington
(3279 1444).
Cash or Cheque ONLY.
Website: www.clac.coolrunning.com.au
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