Forest Crescent PS

First Aid Focus 2025
2025-09-22
Students participate in learning about first aid, supplemented with a St John’s Ambulance Incursion for the whole school from 15th September to 22nd September
Monday 15/9

8:45am-9:45am-Room 5
9:45am-10:45am-Room 18
11:05am-12:05pm-Room 17
12:05pm-1:05pm-Room 16
1:50pm-2:50pm-Room 15

Tuesday 16/9

8:45am-9:45am-Room 22
9:45am-10:45am-Room 23
11:05am-1:05pm-Room 24
12:05pm-1:05pm-Room 14

Wednesday 17/9

8:45am-9:45am-Room 21
9:45am-10:45am-Room 19
11:05am-12:05pm-Room 20
12:05pm-1:05pm-Room 25
1:50pm-2:50pm-Room 12

Thursday 18/9

8:45am-10:45am-Room 11
9:45am-10:45am-Room 13
11:05am-12:05pm-Room 1 & 2
12:05pm-1:05pm-Room 3 & Room 4

Friday 19/9

8:45am-9:45am-Kindy 1B
9:45am-10:45am-Room 6
11:05am-12:05pm-Room 8
12:05pm-1:05pm-Room 9

Monday 22/9

8:45am-9:45am- Kindy 1A
9:45am-10:45am- Room 2A
11:05am-12:05pm- Room 7

Athletics Jumps & Throws 2025 Schedule
2025-09-23
Students represent their faction in middle-distance running, throws and jumps.
Below is a timetable for Jumps and Throws being held on Tuesday, 23rd September. (The Faction Carnival will be held on Friday, 17th October, where PP- Year 6s compete.)
Download Tuesday 23 September Program
Times are approximations
8:45 to 9:45

Events 1a–4b: Year 1 – 2 150m (A and B Divisions)
Events 5a–12b: Year 3 – 6 200m (A and B Divisions)

9:45

Events 13-16: Year 1 Girls Long Jump, Year 1 Boys Long Jump, Year 2 Girls Long Jump, and Year 2 Boys Long Jump

10:15

Events 17-24: Year 5 Girls Triple Jump, Year 5 Boys Triple Jump, Year 3 Girls Long Jump, Year 3 Boys Long Jump, Year 6 Girls Shotput, Year 6 Boys Shotput, Year 4 Girls Javelin, Year 4 Boys Javelin

10:45 Recess
11:15

Events 25-30: Year 5 Girls Long Jump, Year 5 Boys Long Jump, Year 3 Girls Shotput, Year 3 Boys Shotput, Year 6 Girls Javelin, Year 6 Boys Javelin

11:45

Events 31-38: Year 6 Girls Long Jump, Year 6 Boys Long Jump, Year 4 Girls Long Jump, Year 4 Boys Long Jump, Year 5 Girls Shotput, Year 5 Boys Shotput, Year 3 Girls Javelin, Year 3 Boys Javelin

12:15

Events 39-44: Year 6 Girls Triple Jump, Year 6 Boys Triple Jump, Year 4 Girls Shotput, Year 4 Boys Shotput, Year 5 Girls Javelin, Year 5 Boys Javelin

Lunch
2:00pm

Events 45a – 50b: Year 4-6 400m (A and B Divisions)

2:40pm: Year 6 Tug of War – Spirit Event

Uniform Shop Open
2025-09-25 08:15 - 09:15 (Australia/Perth)
The Uniform Shop offers a comprehensive range of new and second-hand clothing. The Uniform Shop is open from 8:15 am to 9:15 am.
Block 5 (see school map -click on INFORMATION tab)
Please remember the uniform shop is voluntarily run by parents (from the P&C). Order forms can be obtained from the office or downloaded from the school website (Click Here). Completed orders may be paid in the office and distributed to classrooms on a fortnightly basis. Parents can also order online through Flexischool. If you order via Flexischools online by noon on the Wednesday before these dates, your order will be sent to your child’s classroom to be picked up and taken home the following Thursday morning. You do not need to come in and collect online orders. Click on the link for more information about Flexischools online ordering.
SECOND-HAND UNIFORMS
Various items and sizes are available for $2 to $5 each. All proceeds benefit the P&C. Please visit the Uniform Shop when it is open to view items or drop off any uniform donations at the front office.

Athletics Carnival 2025, Lunch & Timetable
2025-10-17
PP-Yr6 Sports Faction Athletics Carnival is scheduled for this Friday, 17th October 2025.
Lunch orders are only available through Flexischools (Sushi, Sausage Rolls & Drinks are the choices). Please select your faction when ordering. Orders close Wednesday at 3pm. The canteen will not be open as the P&C will run a bake sale at the oval. Icecreams will be available from the school canteen at lunchtime.

Kindly, Year 1-2 classrooms, send lunch monitors to collect lunches from the canteen as per usual at 12:20 p.m.
From the senior carnival, faction captains and student councillors from each faction are selected to go to the canteen at 12:25 p.m. to collect pre-ordered lunches and bring them back to faction bays, where teachers will distribute them.

Parents must sign out their Kindy to Year 2 students for lunch (sign-out sheet in Kindy to Year 2 classes), but they must be returned to class by 1pm so that the senior athletics programme can restart promptly.
Message from Mrs Horan
Our school’s Athletics carnival is fast approaching and is to be held this Friday, 17th October 2025. Please read the following messages for the children, and I look forward to having your support on the day.
Messages for children
If you colour your hair, it must be done at home. Please do not bring sprays to school, and also, spike shoes cannot be worn. Please wear your faction shirt. Two water bottles are better than one whenever you come to school for a sporting event.
Please apply sunscreen at home for the juniors and at recess time for the seniors, and reapply at lunchtime. At the time of this message, Friday is going to be 28 degrees!
At the start of the day, the Junior Primary will be coming down to the undercover area and grass area to set up in their factions. This needs to be done as soon as possible, so be ready to come down as soon as the siren goes. I would like to start the first event by 9am.
The senior children are not allowed on the oval during recess time. When the siren goes at the end of recess, go to your class and then come down to this area to line up in your factions, ready for your marching. The carnival for you begins at approximately 11.30am. The march past will start as soon as the carnival for the Junior Primary is completed.
The March past is also an opportunity to score points for your faction, and the staff will be looking at faction shirts, hats, neat lines, cheering, and smiles.
You can eat lunch with your family. For Junior children, your parent or caregiver must pick you up from your classroom. Lunch is at 12:30 pm – 1 pm.
Have fun on the day, show great sportsmanship, and do your best.
Timetables (PDF) are available for download below.
Junior Primary Athletics Schedule (PP-Yr2) Senior/Middle Primary Athletics Schedule (Yr3-Yr6)

FCPS School Photos 2025
2025-10-28, 2025-10-29, 2025-10-30
PROPOSED PHOTOGRAPHY TIMETABLE 2025
Schedule and More Information
Tuesday 28th October (Term 4, Week 3) Times are a guide.

8:15am to 8:45am- Sibling Photos
8:45am-3:00pm- STAFF photos-no badges
9:00am- Year 1 – Room 6
9:20am- Year 1 – Room 7
9:40am- Year 2 – Room 11
10:00am- Year 2 – Room 12
10:20am- Kindy 1A
11:10am- Kindy 2A
11:30am- Year 1 – Room 8
11:50am- Year 1 – Room 9
12:10pm- Year 2 – Room 13
12:30pm- Year 5 – Room 14
12:50pm- Year 5 – Room 15
1:55pm- TAGS ART
2:05pm-TAGS DRAMA (rescheduled to Thursday 30th, 10:45am)
2:15pm- TAGS CHOIR PLEASE BRING YOUR CHOIR UNIFORM, including White Choir Shirts, Black Pants and Shoes. Vests will be handed out on the day. No leavers shirts.
2:40pm- TAGS BAND (Instrumental) School uniform for Year 5 students. Year 6 students can wear their school leavers’ shirt.
3:00pm to 3:15pm – Sibling Photos

Wednesday 29th October (Term 4, Week 3) Times are a guide.

8:15am to 8:45am- Sibling Photos
8:45am-3:00pm- STAFF photos – no badges
9:00am- Preprimary-Room 1
9:20am- Preprimary-Room 2
9:40am- Preprimary-Room 3
10:00am- Preprimary-Room 4
10:20am- Kindy 1B
11:10am- Year 3 – Room 22
11:30am- Year 3 – Room 23
11:50am- Year 3 – Room 24
12:10pm- Year 3 – Room 25
12:30pm- Year 5 – Room 16
1:55pm- Year 4- Room 19
2:15pm- Year 4- Room 20
2:35pm- Year 4- Room 21
3:00pm to 3:15pm – Sibling Photos

Thursday 30th October (Term 4, Week 3) Times are a guide.

8:00am to 8:45am- Sibling Photos
9:00am to 12:40pm- STAFF photos – no badges
8:45am- Year 6 Student Councillors (Leavers Shirts-no badges)
8:50am- Year 6 Faction Captains (Faction Shirts-no badges)
8:55am- Year 6 – Room 5 Class
9:15am- Year 6 Graduation Photo (Leavers Shirts-no badges)
10:00am- Year 6 – Room 17 Class
10:25am- Year 6 – Room 18 Class
10:45am- TAGS DRAMA
11:00am-PACKUP
NO SIBLING PHOTOS

Bandanna Day
2025-10-31 | Forest Crescent Primary School, 83 Forest Crescent, Thornlie, WA, 6108, Australia
Bandanna Day is a special day to support young people aged 15–25 who are living with cancer. Each year, the charity, Canteen raises awareness and funds through the sale of colourful bandannas designed by youth ambassadors and Indigenous artists.
This year, our Year 5 student, Andrew, together with the Student Council, has chosen to lead our school’s Bandanna Day fundraising. Andrew’s sister, Sarah, has shown incredible strength while going through cancer treatment and chemotherapy– inspiring us all to get involved.
On Friday, 31 October, students and staff are invited to wear a bandanna and donate a gold coin. All money raised will go directly to Canteen to support young Australians affected by
cancer.
Let’s show our support and stand together for this important cause.

Dress Up Your Bike Day
2025-10-31 08:15 - 08:45 | Forest Crescent Primary School, 83 Forest Crescent, Thornlie, WA, 6108, Australia
Decorate your bike with prizes for the top five best-dressed bikes.

Keeping Children Safe Online Online Presentation
2025-11-03 18:00 - 19:00
An Educational Workshop and Discussion presentation from CTRL SHIFT (www.ctrlshft.global), funded by the Forest Crescent P&C Association, will be held online on Monday, 3 November, starting at 6pm. Access details for joining the presentation will be provided at a later date.
Here is just some of what we will cover:

Terms & Conditions Explained – Deep dive into the small print so you know what you’re signing up for
Safeguarding Personal Data – Understand the importance of keeping personal information drive in this age of GenAI & other emerging technologies.
Nurturing Respectful Online Relationships – In the age of sexual extortion, sexting & image-based abuse, how do we tackle this
Scams, Hoaxes, Deepfakes & Misinformation – Understanding how to differentiate between fact & fiction in the era of ‘Fake News’
Better Group Chat Management – Strategies to keep group chats enjoyable & drama-free
Say No to Cyberbullying & Yes to Building Online Resilience
How to Share Photos Online with Respect for our Children’s Privacy
Safe & Respectful Online Gaming
Creating a Positive Online Presence
No fear, no guilt – just learning how to raise empowered digital citizens!
PLEASE NOTE THIS PARENT PRESENTATION IS FOR AGES 18+

3P School Photo Shoot
2025-11-25 10:00 - 12:00
3P photographers are creating a portfolio of publicity photos for the school.

Walking Bus
2025-11-28 08:00 - 08:30 | Forest Crescent Primary School, 83 Forest Crescent, Thornlie, WA, 6108, Australia
Following the success of the Walking Bus for National Walk Safely to School Day, Forest Crescent Primary will be organising another Walking Bus experience. More details to follow

Kids4Kids Fun Day
2025-12-05
Teachers bring out their class for your allocated period, during which you can be involved in games to win prizes. They will need their hat and money from home with them. The activities are in the undercover area, the lawn outside the music room and the paved area outside the admin. More information to follow.

2025 Concert Night
2025-12-09 17:45 - 20:00
Students arrive in classrooms at 5:45 p.m., where they get changed and organised. Teachers then bring the classrooms out to the stage area to be seated for the official ceremony, which will start at 6:15 p.m.
Concert Night is a non-smoking and non-alcohol event, so we would appreciate it if you do not smoke or consume alcohol on school grounds out of courtesy to other people.
At the end of the evening’s program, students will return to their classrooms with their teacher. Parents will then be able to collect their children from the classrooms. After tonight’s events, we would appreciate any assistance packing up.

Campion School Book 2026 Pickup
2025-12-11 08:30 - 09:30
If you have ordered your child’s school materials for 2026 through Campion and selected school pick-up, your pre-packaged items will be available for pickup from the undercover area from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 11th.

Whole School Book Awards 2025 Assembly
2025-12-12 08:45 - 09:45
The school comes together for our final formal assembly when teachers present class book awards. The Junior and Senior Primary BeYou Book Awards (awarded by the Gosnells Lion Club) will be presented to recognise a primary student with citizenship qualities within the school community. In addition, the 2026 student councillors and faction captains will be announced.
More information to follow in the newsletter.

Semester Two Reports Home via Connect
2025-12-16
All students will have their Semester Two reports sent out via Connect.

Final School Assembly
2025-12-18 08:45 - 09:45
Whole School Assembly, reintroduce the 2026 Student Councillors and Faction Captains. We hear the whole school song and the Year 6 graduation song

School Development Days 2026-Students Do Not Attend
2026-01-29, 2026-01-30 | Forest Crescent Primary School, 83 Forest Crescent, Thornlie, WA, 6108, Australia
School staff participate in six professional development days for up-skilling on school priorities, data review and planning each year. Students do not attend these days. Two of these days are before the school year starts for students, and one day is after the school year ends for students. A Department term dates calendar can not be provided, as each public school develops its own calendar.

There are six school development days that students do not attend:

Two of these days are before the school year starts for students, and one day is after the school year ends for students.
Each school schedules another three days throughout the year in consultation with its school council/board and school community.
Please view the Forest Crescent Primary Website Calendar or contact your school directly for more information about its specific dates, including school development days.
Students start the school year on Monday, 2nd February and end the school year on Thursday, 17th December 2026.

2026, Term 1, School Starts
2026-02-02 | Forest Crescent Primary School, 83 Forest Crescent, Thornlie, WA, 6108, Australia
All Pre-Primary to Year Six students are back for the start of Term 1, 2026. Kindy classes start according to your Group A & Group B programs. Classes open at 8:30am for students. Pickup at 3pm.

Uniform Shop Open
2026-02-05 08:15 - 09:15, 2026-02-12 08:15 - 09:15, 2026-02-19 08:15 - 09:15, 2026-02-26 08:15 - 09:15, 2026-03-05 08:15 - 09:15, 2026-03-12 08:15 - 09:15, 2026-03-19 08:15 - 09:15
The Uniform Shop offers a comprehensive range of new and second-hand clothing. The Uniform Shop is open from 8:15 am to 9:15 am.
Block 5 (see school map -click on INFORMATION tab)
Please remember the uniform shop is voluntarily run by parents (from the P&C). Order forms can be obtained from the office or downloaded from the school website (Click Here). Completed orders may be paid in the office and distributed to classrooms on a fortnightly basis. Parents can also order online through Flexischool. If you order via Flexischools online by noon on the Wednesday before these dates, your order will be sent to your child’s classroom for pickup and taken home the following Thursday morning. You do not need to come in and collect online orders. Click on the link for more information about Flexischools online ordering.
SECOND-HAND UNIFORMS
Various items and sizes are available for $2 to $5 each. All proceeds benefit the P&C. Please visit the Uniform Shop when it is open to view items or drop off any uniform donations at the front office.

Harmony Day Assembly 2026
2026-03-19 13:50 - 14:45
Harmony Day is on Saturday, 21st March 2026. Australia is proud to be culturally diverse and celebrates Harmony Day every year, where people of all cultures come together and spread the message that ‘everyone belongs’.
This year is the 27th time that Harmony Day will be celebrated across Australia. Harmony Day is a day when we can wear orange or our traditional dress that says, ‘Together we will achieve great things,’ and a day when we all show more than just respect for each other. It is a day for cultural recognition for all people who call Australia home.
Forest Crescent Primary’s Harmony Day Assembly will be held on Thursday, 19th March.
On Thursday, 19th March, students can wear their National Costume or come dressed in orange to symbolise Harmony Day. This is not a Free Dress Day; only a national costume or orange should be worn. All other students are in school uniform as usual.
The canteen has opened on Flexischools for Harmony Day lunches. The canteen will NOT have regular orders available on Thursday, 19 March; only pre-orders will be available. Parents, if you choose to order for yourself, please order under your child’s name. ORDERS NEED TO BE IN BY SUNDAY EVENING, 15/3/2026
Parents are welcome to come and have lunch with their children (signing in at your child’s classroom) from 1.05 – 1.45 pm. Thank you to Mrs Rodricks for coordinating our Harmony Day activities, Ms Britten and Ms Auld for teaching the whole-school song, and Mrs Kimwatan and her helpers in the canteen. The assembly will be held on the grass quadrangle adjacent to the undercover area from 2.00 pm – 2.50 pm. We educate students from many cultures, students with differing abilities, linguistic backgrounds and from various personal circumstances and family combinations

Colour Run 2026
2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Forest Crescent Primary School, 83 Forest Crescent, Thornlie, WA, 6108, Australia
Colour Run
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
As you know, Forest Crescent Primary School is again holding a fun run for the students as our major fundraiser this year.
This event will take place on Friday, March 20th, starting at 1:10 p.m. Parents are welcome to attend and watch.

White shirt = water and colour will be sprayed
Black shirt = NO colour/water purposefully sprayed on child
Please speak with your teacher if you do not want your child to participate.

Any clothes/shoes students wear for the run will be wet/coloured -send a towel/spare clothes as needed for your child. Little ones will be in their wet clothes till the bell, so parents can assist if they wish to have them changed.
Each student will also receive a pair of sunglasses.
Students will be covered in non-toxic, biodegradable colour powder
We look forward to seeing the bright and colourful students on the day of our Colour Fun Run!
Changed lunch with all Pre-primary to Year 6 students participating at different times in the afternoon.
TIMES
Lunchtime
Yr 5/6 – Early lunch from 12:45pm. Students will be supervised while eating lunch from 12:45pm-1:00pm (students can change during this time). Afterwards, the Year 5 & 6 students will be in the undercover area for a movie and activities.
Yrs 3/4 Lunch break for 3 -4 students. Lunch supervision 1.05pm – 1.20 pm. Students can then get changed. Lunch Play 1.20 – 1.40. The lunch siren will go slightly earlier at 1.40pm. Students line up at the entrance to the oval in class groups from 1.40 pm.
Yrs P/ 1 /2 – Lunch break for P / 1/ 2 students. Lunch supervision 1.05pm – 1.20 pm. Lunch Play 1.20 – 1.40. The lunch siren will go slightly earlier at 1.40pm. 1.40pm Back to class – Students can then get changed
Run times are:

Years 5 and 6 – 1:10pm- 1:40pm Run
Years 2, 3 and 4 – 1:45pm- 2:15pm Run
Years PP and 1 – 2:25pm-2:50pm Run

Glasses

Colour glasses will be provided to class teachers before coming down.
There are no headbands this year.
Spare glasses will be available if needed.

Icy Poles

The P&C will provide an icy pole for students after the run.
These are fruit-based and will be given to class teachers to distribute back in class.
Parents will notify teachers if their child needs to opt out.

Oval Access

The oval will be out of bounds after recess to allow for event set-up.
There will be no student access to the oval at lunchtime.

After the Run
Year 5/6

Students will return to the undercover area as they are the first group running.

Year 2/3/4

Classes will gather in a designated area after completing the run.

Student Preparation
Students should:

Bring a towel
Wear a white shirt if they would like colour/water
Wear a black shirt if they prefer not to be sprayed intentionally (although some overspray may still occur)

Students Not Participating
Students who do not wish to participate will have access to giant games in a separate area away from the running track.
