The Deputy Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, Mr Murat Dizdar came to Forbes North as part of a scheduled visit to look at public education in Forbes. Mr Dizdar arrived right on time and spent the afternoon at Forbes North. This significant visit included seeing 3/4P and Miss Parker in the kitchen and garden, preparing and eating vegetable linguini with produce harvested from our very own garden. The touring party then went to Miss McMillan in 1/2M who were studying Science and the life cycle and botany of troublesome weeds on our farms and properties. In 3/4F, Miss Fliedner led the demonstration of investigating decimal numbers less than 1 and placing them on number lines. Our visitors then enjoyed time in our support unit with K-6J and Miss Jones who were preparingfor Father’s Day, and finally our esteemedguests were astounded by the FNPS Wiradjuri choir performing no less than foursongs

in Wiradjuri Calare and English in an emotional performance at our Yarning circle.

Mr Dizdar completed his visit talking to our entire staff after school and was warmly welcomed, enjoyed afternoon tea, was presented with multiple gifts including a traditional totem design from our Wiradjuri tutor Miss Haines and then they headed back to Parkes to fly and return to Sydney.

Our captains Corby and Will were perfect hosts, and the guests were amazed to see primary students cooking, gardening, doing maths and science lessons, getting excited for Father’ Day and then listening to our choir. 

The official party visiting Forbes North included:
• Mr Murat Dizdar, Deputy SecretarySchool Performance
• Mr Dean White, Executive Director RuralSouth and West
• Mr David Lloyd, Director EducationalLeadership, Cowra Network
• Mr Damien Dooley Human ResourcesBusiness Partner Department of Education
• Miss Evonne Webb Deputy SecretarySocial Media Officer

Our visitors were impressed with Forbes North, its beautiful appearance, the collaboration between teachers, the data collected to inform teaching practice and the improvement focus ongoing for every child at our school. We hope they all return soon to Forbes.

The Deputy Secretary of Education, Mr Murat Dizdar accompanied by Mr Dean White, Executive Director, Rural South and West, and Mr David Lloyd, Director Educational Leadership, Cowra Network, visited Forbes High School as part of a scheduled visit. The dignitaries were joined by members of the Deputy Secretary’s team throughout their stay. 

The official guests were greeted by our student leaders, Benjamin Barnard, Emily Gartner and Rachel Todd who led the school tour. Mr Barry Merritt, Aboriginal Education Officer discussed the significance of the school’s updated mural and his passion for our students was evident in his talk. We toured our school stopping in Advanced Maths where the use of a reflection tool was discussed as a means of ensuring that HSC revision was targeted and specific. The Learning Centre was visited and the many dynamic projects that emanate from this space were explored. Year 7 Wood and Metal Work classes were in action and the students were able to discuss their hands-on approach to learning. Year 11 Biology were busy with an experiment extracting starch from leaves and explained the processes they were undertaking. Year 12 HSC Major Works showcased the exceptional skills of our staff and students. All guests were in admiration of the work of our students and what they accomplished in their HSC course.

Year 11 Hospitality provided a delicious lunch for our guests and allowed for additional guests, Ms Megan Staples, Principal of Forbes Public School and Mrs Natalie Walker, P and C President, were able to attend. The entrée consisted of asparagus topped with a poached egg and Hollandaise sauce, which was followed by main of Cowra lamb loin filled with spinach and pine nuts, dauphinoise potatoes, charred broccolini and lamb sauce. The feedback from the guests was that it was the best meal they had in Forbes and the best food they had ever eaten in a school. 

Congratulations to the staff and students at Forbes High School for a magnificent showcase of our exceptional school.

 

Murat Dizdar, Deputy Secretary, School Performance, NSW DOE and special guests visited Forbes Public Schools on Thursday,1st September.

The visit began with a warm welcome and dinner at the Forbes Inn hosted by the Middle Leaders and Principals from the Forbes Public Schools. The following morning the party went to the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre for breakfast catered for by the Bakehouse. The visitors met with the Forbes Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and an acknowledgement of the Wiradjuri country our guests were visiting. Mr Dizdar spent the rest of the day visiting each of the three schools, beginning with Forbes Public School, before heading to Forbes High School and then ending the day with Forbes North Public School.

 

‘Love Your Leftovers’ is an exciting initiative by NetWaste Councils Forbes, Parkes, Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne and Orange, to help tackle the food waste crisis. 

The aim is to create a ‘Love Your Leftovers’ online recipe book that is inspired by the community for the community. 

The councils are calling on individuals, local schools, community groups and businesses to get involved by sharing their favourite leftovers-inspired recipes, plus any tips and ideas about practical ways to reduce food waste. 

Once completed, the online recipe book will be free to download and will be a valuable tool in helping residents find inspiration and ideas to reduce food waste and transform leftovers into nutritious, delicious dishes. If you have a great recipe idea, or even some practical ideas on reducing food waste, you can submit your recipe or idea by completing the entry form at https://app.box.com/s/idto8g3jejsnjz3r4dn0e5akwwp8sk76 and emailing it to netwaste.loveyourleftovers@envirocom.com.au 

Recipe submissions should focus on using up pantry staples and leftovers. Meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks are welcome! 

Submissions close on Friday, 25th November. For more information go to netwaste. loveyourleftovers@envirocom.com.au 

FOOD WASTE FACTS 

• Food waste costs the Australian economy $36.6 billion annually 

• The average Australian household throws away $2,500 worth of food every year – that’s equivalent to one in five shopping bags 

• The top five most wasted foods in Australia are vegetables, bread, fruit, bagged salad and leftovers 

• When food waste rots in a landfill, it generates harmful greenhouse gas emissions 

For helpful advice, tips and resources for reducing food waste, visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.nsw.gov.au. 

Food waste releases greenhouse gases such as methane and carbon dioxide when it is taken to the tip and buried in landfill. To reduce these nasty gases from polluting the fresh air in Forbes, only buy the food you need to avoid any wastage. If you do have excess food, you can donate it to Havannah House if it is not out-of-date. Otherwise, compost the food in the green lid FOGO bin. 

Textiles cannot be recycled in the yellow lid bin, but there are other ways of ensuring it does not end up in landfill.

Give your linen a new life via the Sheridan recycling program www.sheridan.com.au/the-sheridan-recycling-program. Drop off washed sheets, quilt covers and towels in-store and you will receive a 5% discount off your next purchase. The closest store to Forbes is in Orange. Alternatively, you can donate your linen to op shops.